Mediation talks in Mexico reach fragile agreement on transfer of authority
Reports from Saltillo and Niagara Falls say mediators and Mexican and American delegates reached a substantial accord on transferring authority in Mexico City. Carranza supporters promise a full reply, while Huerta cautions and Carranza agents vow continued action. Army movements and shipments to the constitutionalists raise concerns of a possible clash near the capital as US officials monitor a tense situation.
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Carranza
Mexico City
Carransza
Presban
Huerta
Washington
Seatirom
Carransa
Mad
United States
Zacatecas
Antilla
Tampico
Villa
Funston
Vera Crus
War Department
State
A Crook Needed To Remove Greek
Special Agent Woods of the Union Pacific faced a unique challenge at Laramie when a tramp hid in the blind baggage area. The engine had to be uncoupled to free him after the train stopped on a curve, the man claiming he climbed aboard as the train stood on the curve and could not exit on the straight yard track.
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Woods
Union Pacific
Laramie
M. Woods
Yacht Josephine Burns At Bayou St John
The $50,000 yacht Josephine owned by Theodor Grunewald burned to the water's edge while moored in Bayou St. John New Orleans early today. The vessel was among the area’s finest pleasure crafts.
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New Orleans
Josephine
Theodor Grunewald
Bayou St. John
Cattle Carload Fed in Laramie Yards for Market
A carload of cattle from Topeka Kansas to Gooding Idaho was fed in Laramie yards last night as preparations for market progress.
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Laramie
Topeka
Kan
Gooding
Idaho
Hotel Men Depart for Their Homes After Tour
Members of the Rocky Mountain Hotel Men's Association complete a three day tour of northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. They left Cheyenne at 6:15 AM and planned to reach Greeley for a noon informal banquet before continuing to Loveland and returning home via the Colorado and Southern. Local host manager Hynds of the Plains hosted them and the trip included a lengthy auto tour of Cheyenne Fort Russell and surrounding areas.
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Rocky Mountain Hotel Men's Association
Colorado
Wyoming
Greeley
Loveland
Colorado & Southern
Hynds
Plains
Cheyenne
Fort Russell
The Tipping Evil Causes Discussion
A San Francisco hearing on tipping evils featured President John Eshleman of the state railroad commission and Richmond Dean of the Pullman company. Eshleman demanded the company end tipping practices and pay workers decent wages while Dean argued tipping is inherent human nature and serves better service.
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San Francisco
John Eshleman
State Railroad Commission
Richmond Dean
Eshleman
Youth 48 Fugitive With $30,000 Gems
Joseph Fischler, son of Mrs. Herman Fischler widow of a Philadelphia newspaper proprietor, is a fugitive charged with burglary in San Francisco. He allegedly stole $30,000 in unmounted diamonds from a jewelry store where he worked, and later spent the night joyriding with a woman companion and visiting cafes.
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Ban Francisco
Joseph Fischler
Herman Fischler
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Brig. Gen. William Birkhimer Dies at 83
Brig. Gen. William Birkhimer U S A retired died at his Washington home June 11 from long standing illnesses. He was born in 1840 and will be buried with honors at Arlington National Cemetery Friday.
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Washington
William ©. Birkhimer
Honore
Arington National Cemetery
Heat Wave Toll Rises Across Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh reports sixteen deaths from heat prostration and four from drowning as a brutal heat wave grips the region. A cooler night offered temporary relief but temperatures again rose toward noon with 90 plus expected. The Weather Bureau pins the nationwide heat on an extensive hot spell from the Rockies to the Atlantic, with many major cities near the 100 degree mark.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Comfort
Great Lakes
St. Louis
Springfield
Cairo
Louisville
Evansville
Terre Haute
Ind
Muskogee
Okla
Senate votes to repeal canal tolls exemption
Washington June 11 The Senate approved repeal of the Panama canal tolls exemption for American coastwise shipping by 60 to 6. The measure goes to the House which is expected to accept the Simmons Morris amendment preserving U S rights under the Hay Pauncefote treaty.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States
Smugglers of Opium Active Along Border
Opium smuggling is rising along the California Mexico border with daily reports to the treasury department. Smokers use automobiles to dodge inspectors, concentrating activity at Tia Juana Calexico and Campo as key entry points.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Mexico
United States
California
Tia Juana
Calexico
Campo
Balloons Begin Northwest to East Race From Portland
Four balloons sailed from Portland in the first national balloon race from the northwest. Each craft carried a pilot, a passenger and provisions for a week along with carrier pigeons for communication. All crossed the eastern horizon before nightfall and showed hope of long flights into the interior.
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Portland
Italian Striker Killed as Riots Erupt in Rome
In Rome the general strike sparked clashes between police and demonstrators. A striker was killed and another wounded during the riot as authorities attempted to restore order. Beleaguered crowds blocked streets and engaged in confrontations after the Monday protest call.
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Rome
Pratt Withdraws From Governor Race in Republican Field
BASIN Wyoming June 11 It is learned Pratt withdrew from the gubernatorial nomination in the Republican field. He did so under a promise of Big Horn county backing for a Senate seat in 1916. Pratt's withdrawal followed Ridgely's persistent candidacy and Gates bid for treasurer. The state ticket will now feature two candidates for state offices.
Clagdon Named U.S. Attorney for Wyoming
L Rigdon appointed district attorney for Wyoming state named as U S attorney after Senate confirmation without opposition. Rigdon had acted since Ridgley’s removal around May 1 and has led the office with D J Howell named as his assistant.
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Washington
L. Rigdon
Drst
Wyo
Senate
Rigdon
Ridgley
D. J. Howell
Fusion Favor in Utah and Maine Conventions
Salt Lake City and Kennebunk reports say both Democratic and Progressive state conventions adopted fusion resolutions. John W. Coombs, Philadelphia American League pitcher, nominated for state senator at York County Progressive convention. his home is Kennebunk.
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Salt Lake
Jack Coombs
Kennebunk
John W. Coombs
York County
Coombs
Bulldog Attack Leaves State Vet Badly Bitten
Dr B F Davis state veterinarian was bitten on the left leg by a bulldog at a livery barn. The wounds required medical attention. The dog, previously not known to be vicious, was confined and will be kept to determine rabies.
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B. F Davis
Weather bulletin for Noton looks ahead to fair Friday
Weather notes from Noton indicate generally fair conditions for Friday and Saturday with mild temperatures and light winds. No precipitation expected.
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Noton
Prank Biman of Pipe Bluffs Visited City Guests
From Pine Bluffs Prank Biman of Pipe Bluffs is in the city as a guest of friends. He will stay until after the Irwin show on the west Monday.
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Pine Bluffs
Bride of Week Charged With Robbery in Cheyenne
Mrs Spillane a newlywed residing in Cheyenne is jailed on a charge of stealing a diamond ear ring valued at 225 dollars two checks and 40 dollars in money from a west end resident. She returned voluntarily to Cheyenne after learning of the charge in Denver and faces a preliminary hearing with evidence described as circumstantial.
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Mra. Spillane
West End
Spillane
West District
Cheyenne
Denver
King Kelly to Face Kid Parks in Wednesday Bout
Local boxing circles hype a 10 round match between King Kelly and Kid Parks next Wednesday night at Gid ney Nedd. Kelly, returning after a layoff, trains in good form and is seen as the favorite by onlookers traveling to Sidney with a fan contingent.
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King Kelly
Kid” Parks
Gidney
Nedd
Kelly
Honolulu Collector Removed by Wilson
Washington June 11 news reports President Wilson, on Secretary McAdoo’s recommendation, removed F R Stackable as Honolulu collector of customs after 14 years in office. Deputy Raymar Sharp named to act. Stackable declined to resign.
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Washington
McAdoo
Wilson
Honolulu
Wives Prepare for Gettle Touch at Chicago Rally
Three thousand women cheered American men as the General Federation of Women's Clubs met in Chicago. State President Mrs Percy V Pennypacker urged appreciation of husbands and the blessing of men, as suffrage advocates remained hopeful despite setbacks.
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Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Mre
Percy V. Pennypacker
Unrest in Balaing Porsh War Reported by London Times
London Times reports renewed unrest in Balaing Porsh War with renewed fighting between Qireece and allies. The Balkans are described as acute with several states clearing newly acquired territories of undesirables and Bulgarians cited as principal sufferers.
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London
Qireece
Times
Balkans
Clemente
Acting Adjutant General to Fill in During Hart’s Absence
Lieutenant Colonel George M. Sliney of Thermopolis is expected to arrive to act as adjutant general during General W. K. Hart’s illness and absence. General Hart slowly improves but remains unable to resume office duties for some time.
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George M. Sliney
Thermopolis
W. K. Hart
Tartfa
Clerk Locked in Vault as $2500 in Jewelry Is Taken
In El Paso Texas Bernard Mack a pawnshop clerk entered a safety vault to fetch a jewel. Two unidentified men requested the article and the vault doors closed leaving the clerk prisoner for nearly an hour. About $2500 in jewelry disappeared with the supposed customers.
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EL Paso
Tex
Bernard Mack
Mack
Siamese Prince to Tour United States with Retinue
Siamese commissioner Prince Rajani of Siam will tour the United States with his royal retinue after a dinner in San Francisco honoring Professor James Howard Gore, official at the Panama Pacific Exposition.
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San Francisco
James Howard Gore
Prince Rajani of Siam
United States
Union Pacific Tonnage Breaks All Records Here
Union Pacific freight haul in the fifth and sixth districts shatters records with over 100 additional tons in recent months, nearing 1,600 tons on a train over a quarter mile long. A sixth district fireman notes higher pay due to heavy business, and the division has 21 powered service crews with potential further engine power expansion if the rush continues.
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Union Pacific
Fifth
Sixth
Sixth District
Powen
Resolute Wins Sixth Cup Race At Sandy Hook
The Resolute defeated the Vanitie on corrected time by 1 minute 16 seconds after leading most of the race in the sixth cup class contest. The Vanitie finished 1 minute 67 seconds behind, while the Defiance did not race, suffering a fall in spins. Yachts race again tomorrow then rest eleven days for overhauls and alterations.
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Sandy Hook
Resolute
Wammerstein’s Son William Hammerstein Dead at 40
William Hammerstein son of Oscar Hammerstein and longtime manager of Hammerstein’s Victoria theatre in New York died in the city last night from Bright’s disease. He was 40 and had devised the first theatrical roof garden on Broadway.
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New York
William Hammerstein
Oscar Hammerstein
Supressario
Hammerstein
Victoria Theatre
Bright
Thaw Granted Permission to Testify in Pittsburgh
New York June 11 counsel for Harry K Thaw and William Traverse Jerome announced that Thaw who is in New Hampshire is to go to Pittsburgh to testify in the matter of his father's estate.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
William Traverse Jerome
Arena of New York
Thaw
New Hampshire
Pittsburg
Hie
Bomb Attack Interrupts Westminster Abbey Speech
Militant suffragettes detonated a bomb in Westminster Abbey as Secretary McKenna spoke in the House of Commons nearby. The blast near the coronation chair caused a brief disruption. a woman's hat, guide book, and bag were found at the site.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Home Affair
McKenna
House of Commons
Four Balloons Set for Portland Festival Race
Four balloons are slated to start today in the national balloon race under Aero Club of America auspices as part of Portland's annual race festival. The event aims for a new distance record with northwesterly winds aiding the craft. The lineup includes Kansas City II, Uncle Sam, Springfield, and Million Population Club, each piloted by noted flyers from Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield.
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Portland
Ore
Aero Club of America
Kansas City II
John Watts
Kansas City
Uncle Sam
H. D
H. D., Honeywell of St. Louis
Springfield
Roy Donaldson
Springfiel
Million Population Club
John Barry
St. Louis
Griffin to Defend Western Title at Tennis in Chicago
Clarence J. Griffin western tennis champion plans to defend his Western title in Chicago next month. He will also pursue the national clay court doubles crown with partner Ella Fotrell after John R. Strachan’s retirement, pairing in Cincinnati clay events.
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San Francisco
Cal
Clarence J. Griffin
Chicago
Griffin
John R. Strachan
Ella Fottrell
Cincinnati
Al McCoy Seeks Revenge Bout With Billy Murray
Al McCoy of Brooklyn aims to overturn a previous decision by meeting Billy Murray of California at Stadium A. C. tonight. McCoy predicts a stoppage within ten rounds.
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AL McCoy
Billy Murray
New York
Brooklyn
California
Stadium A. C
McCoy
Murray
Wyoming University Graduation Marks Largest Class
The twenty fourth annual commencement of the University of Wyoming graduated its largest class. Two students received master of arts degrees and Dr Clyde Augustin Duniway was reelected president.
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Laramir
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Clyde Augustin DuniWay
Simpson Reviews Rock Creek Farm Lands Near Rock River
A. T. Simpson surveyed Rock Creek Conservation Co irrigated lands around Rock River. He noted the firm owns a 460 acre alfalfa field unmatched anywhere and was guided by Dr. Bishop, Rock Creek’s farm manager.
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Laramie
Wye
Dalton, Gu, Janelle and L umphrey face second death sentence
A 1-year-old Confederate veteran and three named defendants were sentenced to death for the alleged murder of neighbor Joseph Pritchett. The court issued the sentence today, marking a second death verdict within months in this homicide case.
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Utah
Bride OF Week
Sidney
Nebraska
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