Republican Leaders Frustrated by Speaker Cannon's Stance
Washington July 20. Republicans condemn Speaker Cannon for staunchly resisting calls to withdraw and for signaling he may seek the party caucus nomination if Republicans hold the majority. Opponents urged restraint to avoid emb arassment. Cannon cites old guard resolve and vows to press ahead with the insurgent fight.
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Washington
Cannon
Regur
Uncle Joe
Emporia
House of Represeniiies
Sherman
Boutell
Crane
Congress
Relivangs
Party
Ls Wag
Pears
Prominent York Dentist Charged After Marriage in Detroit
Dr Keeler once a noted New York dentist faced charges in Detroit related to a large cash settlement after a marriage. The case involves alleged witching and Brookisn activities with a wife.
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Lelrolt
Brookisn
He Keeler
York
Detroit
Glowing tributes for dry farmers at congress opening
AWyoming opening of the First State Pro Parming congress features Governor Brooks welcome and praise for dry farmers who cultivate arid lands. R Parson discusses tree growing by dry farming. Frank Mondell lauds pioneers and dry farming as open to crop cultivation in the West. program notes ongoing on page 5.
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Congress
John T. Burtis
International Dry Farming Congress
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Dakotta
Dr. Cooke
J. Ross Carpenter
B. B. Brooks
Marie Buchanan
Susan Cahill
R. Parson
Parker, Cole
Frank Mondell
Great West
West
Negro Girl Involved In Tragic Well Snakes Incident
In New Orleans on July 20 a white infant died after being lowered into a well by Lucinda Richardson, an 11 year old girl from Jefferson Parish. Authorities searched the area as the child’s swollen corpse was recovered from two feet of water amid venomous snakes. The neighborly dispute between the families escalated with warnings and tensions before the girl’s arrest was ordered.
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New Orleans
Lucinda Richardson
Jefferson Parish
New Oridina
Louiva Parr
Megroes
Pare
Seido
Nicerasin
Bourg
Black preacher’s alleged cult leads to killings and pellagra
Three young white women, two dead and one near collapse, were detained by police in Washington. They are said to be followers of Rev. Jonah Samuel Sturdevant, a Black preacher jailed in Baltimore for bigamy. Gertrude Monson, newly arrived Norwegian immigrant, lies in Georgetown Hospital with pellagra. Authorities link her illness to fasting and religious rites intended to force the preacher's release.
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Washington
Jonah Samuel Sturidevant
Baltimore
Gertrude Monson
Georgetown
Pellagra
Monson
Alicg Johnstone
Mother Wiliams
Wiliams
Gertrude M
Ila
Olga Branton
Norway
Sturdevant
Nicaragua Tensions Lead Marines to Cape Gracias
Washington reports that Edwin F. Trimmer, U S consul at Cape Gracias Nicaragua, fears an attack and the cruiser Tacoma with forty five sailors and two officers may proceed to protect American interests. Bluefields source notes an article from Madrid's La Nacion claiming threats against North Americans and a warning to President Taft.
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Washington
Edwin F. Trimmer
United States
Cape Gracias
Nicaragua
Tacoma
Moffat
Bluefields
la Nacion
Madrid
Mr. Taft
Ice cream cones tainted by borax investigation spreads
Washington reports ice cream cones allegedly stiffened with borax pose stomach risks for children. Manufacturers reveal hundreds of cases prepared for shipment. sacharine under investigation and benzoate of soda deemed harmless in small amounts. Prosecution targets borax only. If removed, cones may become limp.
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Washington
Stanist
Papke Accepts Fight Offer. Ketchel Bout Eyed for Cheyenne
Denver reports Billy Papke has accepted a promoter's offer for a bout with Stanley Ketchel. Ketchel has indicated acceptance, and if he declines Papke will claim the middleweight title by forfeiture. An attempt is planned to staging the clash at Cheyenne during Frontier Days.
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Denver
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchel
Kettchel
Cheyenne
Ketchel
Papke
Girl Struggles With Burglar and Is Shot
Miss Katie Tomara, 20, was seriously wounded in Chicago after confronting a burglar in her bedroom. She attempted to seize him and flee to raise the alarm as he fired two shots, one hitting her right shoulder. the intruder escaped.
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Chicago
Katie Tomara
Young Husband Sues Old Stepfather For Alienation
Boston court actions reveal a tangle in the Phillips family of Swamp Scott. Harry F. Phillips sues Eben B. Phillips claiming theft of his wife’s affection and seeks damages and divorce filings amid counter claims by Mrs Eben B. Phillips. The case centers on marriage connections, social ties, and alleged rivalries within a wealthy circle.
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Boston
Swamp Scott
Harry F. Phillips
Salem
Eben B. Philips
Eben B. Phillips
Amos B. Phillips
Phillips
Lena Fischer Phiilips
Waymond
Comedle
Heen B. Phillips
Harry
Wepfather
Federation of Miners Seek Six Hour Day
The Western Federation of Miners reports seek for a six hour workday in Arizona Montana and Nevada due to extreme heat with miners in Nevada enduring 120 degree conditions. The committee cites pros in Colorado New Mexico Utah and dire scenes in Kansas Missouri Arkansas especially Joplin where 18 000 workers are employed. They urge one extra day’s pay for a union fund and a defense fund noting 200 000 miners unorganized. A formal charge is lodged against J P Madigan of White Falls Montana for deputy sheriff service during the Great Northern strike.
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Denver
Arizona
Montana
Nevada
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Joplin
California
Alaska
J. P. Madigan
White Falla
Mont
Great Northern
John Powers
Butte Union
W. E. Bradley
Arizonia
Chinatown Raid Ends in Fatal Police Shootout in San Francisco
In a Chinatown raid on an alleged gambling house last night Wong Dick was fatally shot. Police were knocked down and beaten as more than 200 Chinese were arrested and many clubbed. A melee erupted as officers entered. disguise aided entry for a gambler, followed by a gunfire incident and arrests.
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Chinatown
Wong Dick
Chapten
J. EF. Holmes
Wan
Jas. McRachern
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