Repeal canal tolls bill passes Senate amid heated clash
Senate vote 60 to 35 approved repeal of Panamanian toll exemption sending the measure back to the House. Bitter exchanges erupted between Senators Vardaman and West with Crowds and Sergeant at Arms interrupting a near confrontation. Borah warned future generations will condemn those who forced passage and urged long term sea power and commerce strategy.
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Girl tells wild tale to police after cafe encounter
In Indianapolis a young woman, Dora Jolly later identified as Mary Lawler, claimed she was lured by a cafe acquaintance to a camp near Hammond's Grove where she was kept in a stupor for two weeks. She escaped after a rainstorm and was found unconscious, then revived in police headquarters.
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Attempted bombing of Westminster coronation chair shocks Parliament
A blast at Westminster Abbey aimed at the coronation chair, linked to the stone of destiny, was attributed to militant suffragettes. Police secured the site as Reginald McKenna spoke in the House of Commons, with lawmakers rushing to Parliament Square to assess the damage.
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Lehmann and Blewett Awarded LL.D at Washburn University
Frederick W. Lehmann and Ben Blewett were awarded honorary LL.D degrees at Washington University commencement on the main campus. Acting Chancellor Frederick A. Hall cited Lehmann as a distinguished public speaker and interpreter of the law, noting his joint U S delegation role with Justice Lamar at the Niagara Falls mediation conference. Blewett, superintendent of public education in St. Louis, is connected to the event. Lehmann's aged Cincinnati mother is mentioned.
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Ben Blewett
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Willis petitions sweep Ohio counties for governor bid
About 40 000 signatures are on petitions filed with county election clerks for Republican candidate Frank B Willis as governor. Some 60 000 more names arrived late at two headquarters. Willis spokesman El Hott says petitions cover every county with an average thirty names per petition, and none paid for collecting signatures. Willis spoke in Carey and Upper Sandusky and will travel across the state in ten days.
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New light on Catherine Winters case in New Castle
A letter from Ivan C. Whisler, half brother of Dr Winters first wife, suggests Catherine Winters may have died accidentally and that her parents conceal this fact. The note shifts focus away from kidnapping or murder theories as Mayor Watkins and police pursue a new leads crew.
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Ivan C. Whisler
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Aills Rival Who Kisses His Bride
Camden New Jersey June 11 Enrico Di Gregori kisses his wife goodbye then finds his bride in the arms of Ben Derilli. Derilli is found dead with gunshot wounds as police arrive. Mrs Di Gregori mourns and says she loved Derilli. husband remains missing and the killer is at large.
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Thaw Granted Permit to Travel for Estate Testimony
Harry K Thaw may travel from New Hampshire to Pittsburgh to testify in his father's estate matter and withdraw his bail application to the US Supreme Court In exchange the state agrees to temporary withdrawal of the bail petition Both sides will travel to Washington to argue the request
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Thaw Bail Motion Cited by Former Gov Stone
In Pittsburg on June 11 former Governor W A Stone said he is acting on Harry Thaws directions to seek release on bail. He expressed uncertainty about a move to bring Thaw here in U S Marshal custody and indicated he would not accept other outcomes.
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Bad Man Shotting at Neon Leaves Survivors and Fatality
Eight of eleven shooting victims in the Neon incident survived past dawn, with Victor Stamper needing mercy for a fatherless child and grim prognosis for one Taylor boy and Mation Hall. Howard Wright Bernard Collins Grant Hogg Ira Ingram Magistrate James M. Wright and Martin Davis were expected to recover. William Day’s body was buried nearby by friends.
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William Day
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Victor Stamper
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Mation Hall
Howard Wright
Bernard Collins
Grant Hogg
Ira Ingram
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Martin Davis
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Japanese restaurant owner overcomes brick thrower in St Louis
Mrs D Inukai, a small Japanese woman, defended her husband's restaurant at 910 Market St when a 200 pound man demanded a free lunch. He hurled a brick through the window. she responded with a jiu jitsu hold and a head strike until two detectives arrived to arrest him.
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Fire Hose for Nude Passengers Placed on Trains
Hammond authorities plan to use fire hose on nude Pullman passengers in berths during hot nights. East and Southbound trains from Chicago bring travelers to downtown Hammond where crowds crowd local streets after theater and shop hours. Reports say seltzer bottles were ineffective and a woman on an Erie train slept with lights on as bystanders watched.
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Young Girl Helps Foil Robbers in Lower East Side
William Patterson of Philadelphia Social Service Commission was dragged into a hallway by two footpads who robbed him. A young girl and a passing policeman intervened after she struck one assailant with the officer's billy. Patterson was taken to a hospital.
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Suffragists Expect Endorsement At Women’s Biennial
At the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting 1716 delegates vote eligibility and Illinois with 297 delegates figure prominently. Suffragists push for endorsement of suffrage with a six member resolutions committee showing four in favor and a potential minority report to force floor debate. Illinois delegates press for equal rights for both men and women as routine reports on membership are adopted.
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Frank White
Valley City
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Mediation Halted by Carranzist Exclusion
Mrs Edith Wilson notes the mediation failed as Carranzist factions were excluded from talks. The remark underscores how participant scope influenced the process and potential outcomes.
Swain Withdraws from Senate Bid Whitacre Files Late
Primary activity in Columbus sees Charles L. Swain withdraw from the Democratic race for the U S Senate while John J. Whitacre overcomes a late filing muddle to enter the gubernatorial contest. Franklin County Democratic leader James Ross poised to become State Democratic Committee chair as petitions extend to midnight tomorrow for all August primary nominations.
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James Ross
Franklin County
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Swain
General Assembly
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Examination graft being investigated in West Virginia
Charleston, June 11. M P Shawkey state superintendent opened an inquiry into charges that examination questions used in 85 West Virginia towns for teacher certification were sold to applicants. Arrestees include several men and women. three women were summoned before Kanawha County grand jury. Investigation covers the state printing plant where questions were printed. Possessing questions before examination carries a severe penalty under the school code.
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Charleston
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M. P. Shawkey
West Virginia
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Son of Roosevelt Weds Miss Willard in Madrid
Kermit Roosevelt son of Theodore Roosevelt marries Belle Wyatt Willard daughter of ambassador Willard in a chapel ceremony at the British Embassy Madrid officiated by Dr Samuel Watson. Attendants include Elizabeth Willard and Princess of Thurn and Taxis. They plan a brief honeymoon in southern Spain.
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Madrid
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Theodore Roosevelt
Belle Wyatt Willard
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Samuel Watson
Spain
Mighty Congress Opens At Albert Hall With War Dance
General Bramwell Booth and Mrs. Booth greet 2000 World’s Congress delegates from overseas at Albert Hall. Delegates march in native costume saluting the Booths, a Zulu war dance adds spectacle. Booth reads messages from King George and the U S president. Eva Booth leads 700 American delegates appointed as chief in the United States.
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