Armed man seeks President after circus wreck at Ebensburg
A muscular man named James Stricklin, from Cumberland Maryland, visited the White House seeking the President after being arrested with a 44 caliber pistol. He is held for mental observation, claiming persecution. A Frank A Robbins circus train wreck near Ebensburg Pennsylvania derailed on a low bridge, freeing several wild animals and injuring several workers.
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Taft
White House
Washington, D. C
Executive
James Stricklin
Cumberland
Stricklin
Arkansas
Frank A. Robbins
Ebensburg
Cambria & Cresson
Pennsv Cgnna
Altoona
Rabies Destroys Cattle as Richmond Board Orders Euthanized
Three head of milch cows in Richmond Indiana were killed by order of the City Health Board because of rabies. In a few weeks eleven cows have been killed for the same reason. Three dogs have also been killed and the township has paid over 600 dollars in damages to dairy men. Dr T Henry Davis city health officer notes numerous rabies cases reported from several points in the state this spring.
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Richmond
Ind
City Health Board
T. Henry Davis
State Board of Health
Gas Merger Creates Two Million Dollar Northern Indiana Utility
Chas H Geist of Philadelphia completes merger uniting South Bend and Mishawaka Gas with Plymouth Lighting and the Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company. The consolidation brings ten gas and electric plants under one control in Hammond Whiting East Chicago Indiana Harbor Chesterton Porter and Michigan City with a $2,000,000 value and South Bend as syndicate headquarters.
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Indiana
Chas. H. Geist
Philadelphia
Geist
South Bend
Mishawaka
Ind
Tragedy in Birmingham Man Takes Own Life
The body of J. W. Boathouse was found on the front steps of a Birmingham boarding house. A pistol lay in his right hand and a note requested his wife be notified at 947 East 130th Street Cleveland Ohio.
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J. W. Boathouse
Birmingham
Ala
East 130Th Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Prisoner Walter Nicewander Fatally Hurt at Jeffersonville Reformatory
Walter C Nicewander of Muncie a prisoner at the State Reformatory in Jeffersonville Ind was fatally hurt when he fell from a third floor gallery in his cell housing at the institution
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Walter C. Nicewander
Muncie
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Ind
Tennessee Congressman III Ill in Jonesboro
A dispatch from Jonesboro Tennessee reports Congressman W P Brown low in dangerously ill with little hope for recovery. The note places Brown in the First Tennessee district under grave illness.
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Tennessee
III
Jonesboro
Tenn
W. P. Brownlow
Rail Bill Passed To Senate And House With Compromises
Conference report on the administration railroad bill described as satisfactory to the Senate and laid before the House. The measure would create a five judge commerce court, extend railroad regulation to telegraph and cable firms, and empower the ICC to set rates and investigate stock and bond issues. Provisions on pooling and full government control were largely dropped.
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Senate
Washington
Elkins
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
House
Commerce Court
Supreme Court
Commission
Unites States
Hughes
Colorado
Heyburn
Idaho
Randell
Texas
Committee of the Judiciary
Parker
New Sersey
Eluvirman
Mando Ts So Deing
Sttel Ao
Mi Rate Dell
Ag Privileged
Certian
Heike Convicted in Sugar Refining Case in New York
Charles R. Heike secretary of the American Sugar Refining Company was found guilty on one count of conspiracy to defraud customs due on sugar. Ernest W. Gerbracht former Williamsburg refinery superintendent was convicted on all six counts. James F. Bendernagel former refinery cashier awaits retrial after acquittal on seven to five. Three minor employees pleaded guilty.
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Charles R. Heike
American Sugar Refining Company
New York
Ernest W. Gerbracht
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
James F. Bendernagel
Jry
Heike
Federal
Gerbracht
Bendernagel
Harry W. Walker
Jean M. Voelker
James F. Halligan
Checkers
Conservation bill authorizes land withdrawals and irrigation funding
The Senate passed a Taft backed House bill providing 30 million dollars for irrigation projects and other amendments. It rejected Beveridge's amendment to withdraw Alaska coal lands and Gore's proposal to bring Philippine friar lands under general land laws.
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House
Senate
Taft
Beveridge
Alaska
Gore
Philippines
San Francisco Bars Jeffries Johnson Fight
The governor bans the Jeffries versus Johnson heavyweight bout in San Francisco citing pressure for Panama-Pacific Exposition legislation. San Francisco's sporting leaders and fighters face disappointment as the event is unlikely to occur there, with Utah and Nevada as remaining options. Mayor Pat McCarthy in Chicago claims the fight will be staged elsewhere per his ultimatum.
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James J. Jeffries
J: Son
San Francisco
Ashington
California
Theovernor
Utah
Nevada
Goffrnor
Jeffries-Johnson
Gillett
Pat McCarthy
Depot
Chicago
Fire blast at Hansell-Elcock plant causes huge losses in Chicago
An explosion at the Hansell-Elcock architectural iron works on 23d Place and Butler Street Chicago caused an estimated $300000 loss to the iron concern and $25000 damage to the C Selig Cooperage plant behind it. Police will investigate a rumor that sympathizers sparked the blast amid recent iron worker labor troubles. Birth rate in France falls with 1909 births at 77000 versus 792000 the prior year. France’s population rise since 1851 stands at 3 million while Germany’s has increased by 6 million.
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Hansell-Elcock Company
France
The
Republic
Ger
Fire claims 35 at Herald building in Montreal
A blaze in the Herald building destroys the Montreal site. Thirty five people are believed dead, mainly bindery workers and linotype staff, crushed by a collapsing tank and machinery as fire raged through upper floors. Editorial staff escaped unharmed. Crowds watched helplessly.
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Herald
Montreal
Que
Shones
Standings of the clubs in major leagues
National League leaders show Chicago St Louis and New York with records around .30 to .29 wins strong. American League lists New York Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Detroit Chicago and Boston amid mixed results. American Association shows Minneapolis, Columbus, St Paul, and Louisville vying with varying win totals as the season unfolds.
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National League
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
American League
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
American Association
W. Kl
W. Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Kansas City
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
3St
Wireless Officials Held in Stock Manipulation Case
United Wireless Telegraph Company officers in New York face charges of unloading worthless securities amid claims of a manipulated price. Christopher C. Wilson and Samuel Bogart were released on bail. William W. Tompkins was arrested at his Mahopac Falls farm. A July 12 hearing is scheduled before a Federal commissioner.
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In & State
Ke“han
United Wireless Telegraph Company
New York
Christopher C. Wilson
Samuel
Bogart
William W. Tompkins
Wireless Company
Mayer
Wilson
Tompkins
Mahopac Falls
N. Y
Fruit crop looks good in New England and Pacific coast
A government crop report shows New England and Pacific coast states expect large apple harvests while central states like Ohio and Missouri face severe yields due to frost. Peach prospects rise in Georgia and Delaware, with overall mixed regional outcomes. The House rules committee schedules one day for forest reserve and anti-option cotton futures bills, signaling likely votes this session.
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New England
Pacific Coast
Central States
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Ohio
Missouri
Georgia
Delaware
House Rules Committee
House
Sheriff Shot and Killed in Massachusetts Man Hunt
Sheriff Haskins of Charlemont Massachusetts was killed while trying to arrest Silas Phelps on an assault charge. An armed posse searched the woods all day for Phelps after the shooting.
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Sherif
Man
Silas Phelps
Haskins
Charlemont
Mass
Phelps
Brief News Items From Various Local and National Figures
Overlook Military Academy at Nore walk Conn. was destroyed by fire. More than 10,000 men in Boston trades secured wage increases after threats to strike. Greek colony members in Manchester New Hampshire subscribed 20000 toward a Greek battleship fund to christen The New Generation. Mrs Mary S Cutler of Andover sued claiming Isaac C Wyman was of unsound mind when bequest left Princeton millions. Justice Harlan marked his 77th birthday anniversary. Lightning hit bayonets of a St Petersburg patrol at Krasnoye Selo killing one and fatally injuring another. Vice President Sherman sits as director of Frisbie Stansfield Knitting Co of Camden incorporated in Albany with capital 2500000. Company linked to mills in Utica Cambridge Oswego.
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Overlook
Norewalk
Conn
Boston
Spiros Matsoukas
Manchester
N. H
Mary S. Cutler
Andover
Mass
Isaac C. Wyman
Salem
Princeton
Wyman
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
St. Petersburg
Krasnoye-Selo
James S. Sherman
Frisbie & Stansfield Knitting Company
Camden
Albany
N. Y
Utica
Cambridge
Oswesh
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Bernard
Buck Manufacturing Company
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Porto Rico
American Sugar
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Johnson
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