Resignation of United States Judge Hanford
Batth Wash July 2 United States district Judge Cornelus J Hanford resigns amid a House Judiciary subcommittee probe into his conduct The judge cites long strain and plans to practice law while expressing gratitude for supporters and hinting at continuing public service Hanford hearing may conclude soon with possible consideration of documentary evidence and cases involving Alaska operators and other defendants in the ongoing inquiry
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Batth
Wash
United States
Histrict
Cornelus J. Flanferd
Thouse Judiciery Committee
Munford
Hunford
Gomthus
Rmaiyself
Hanford
Los Angeles
Wad
House Judiciary Committee
Danteed Eewes
Charles Jr Munday
Alaska
Warrants Out for Members of House
A chaotic telegraph style report states that warrants were issued by Maine authorities for arrest of several house members. The articles allege daring actions and forged documents. Suspects are to be brought before the bar or the house as the Senate contemplates a suspension of business.
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Washington
Srrest
Maine
Daring
Hia Aastalanta
House
Blilu
Amulet Stolen Linked to Hartzell Case in Chicago Court
A Chicago theft case connects a gold amulet from the Haskell museum at the University of Chicago to John Co. Hartzell. Fingerprints from the amulet case are used as evidence while Eryptology professors testify on its antiquity and value.
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Chicago
Cook County
Two Navy Men Drown In German Naval Incident
Hoenigsberg Germany July 22 Two officers of the German battleship Thuringen were drowned when a small boat capsized while returning officers to the vessel from shore. Eight other officers were rescued unconscious and revived. Another pinnace with blue jackets was wrecked but all aboard were saved.
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Hoenigsberg
Germany
Thuringen
Kurisches Hall
Chinese To Send Aid To The Baby Republic
Los Angeles Chinese held a mass meeting unveiling a fund drive to raise 340 million dollars to aid the Chinese republic. Thirty five thousand dollars was pledged on July 22 with more expected as similar gatherings are planned nationwide. Most contributors pledged their entire incomes for one month.
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Los Angeles
Cal
China
Cummins May Push His Wool Duty Revision Plan
Washington reports Senator Cummins has been urged by several Democrats to renew efforts to revise wool duties. He consents if the party drops their bill and backs his measure or a compromise with La Follette is possible. The excise bill and a sugar duties reduction bill are expected to pass.
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Washington
Cummins
Cummings
la Fol‘Jette
Rebels Torn Mexican Railways In Invasion News
Juarry Mexico July 22 General Oroxeo orders final steps for invasion of Sonora. Castenada arrives from Madera to command 800 men along the Northwestern railroad. Rebels strip rail from Juarez to Casas Grandes to move safely, while federal forces push near Chihuahua. Gomez gains brief hearing in San Antonio on neutrality violations.
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Oroxeo
Sonore
Colfonso Castenada
Madera
tLomurrow
dJuares
Casas Crandes
Castenada
Ugas’ Sien
Mtndera
Bachinda
Sauz
Catgeo
Matablo
San Antonio
Chuhuahua City
Hajos Hag
Sonora
Puerta
Chihuahua
Committee Reports Kenyon Dry Bill in Senate Action
Washington July 22 a key step toward liquor prohibition in dry areas occurred as the Senate judiciary committee ordered a favorable report on the Kenyon bill amended by Sanders. Lawyers split and the bill awaits constitutional review with the court challenging the legality of certain provisions. Supporters pressed for Senate consideration amid letters urging action and broad abstinence from liquor.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bekator Cummins
Kenyer
Demeter Sanders
Tennessee
Judiciary
Kenyon
Cumming
Senate
Moran Disqualified in Bout With White
In Los Angeles on July 23 Moran of England was disqualified for elbow fouls in a 26 round bout with Jack White of Chicago. Referee Charles Cyton awarded the decision to White after Moran repeatedly fouled. Promoter Tom McCarey said Moran’s career with Vernon Athletic Club is over.
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Los Angeles
Qwen Moran
England
Charles Cyton
Jack White
Chicago
Moran
White
Loran
Tom McCarey
Vernon Athletic Club
Vernon Arena
Byron
Arbitration panel resumes session on eastern railroad wages
The arbitration commission for 652 railroads east of Chicago reopened at Manhattan Beach New York. With the engineers' case wrapped up the railroads began presenting evidence to show wage and working conditions meet business needs.
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New York
Arbitration Commission
Chicago
Manhattan Beach
Mob Demolishes Lucan Sanatorium Under Local Fury
A nearly completed sanitarium at Lucan near Dublin, backed by Lady Aberdeen and the Women's National Health Association, was destroyed by a mob. The crowd tore off the roof and then toppled the walls, leaving only debris.
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Dublin
Lucan
Lady Aberdeen
Women’s National Health Association
Governor Wilson Undecided on Resigning During Campaign
Friends say Governor Wilson will not resign during the presidential campaign. The statement comes from Stogirt New Jersey on July 22 and asks notes not be used.
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Wilson
Stogirt
N. G
New Jersey
Veteran operator Ransom Phelps cremated after mortality
St Paul news note reports Ransom Phelps a veteran telegraph operator who sent the first surrender message from Lee to Grant was cremated at Forest Cemetery. Phelps died Saturday at Crooked Lake Minnesota.
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St. Paul
Minn
Ransom Phelps
Lee
Grant
Forest Cemetery
Phelps
Crooked Lake
Ee el
Thugs Rehearsed Plan For Urges In Murders
Reported city crime details outline a planned killing involving gunmen, Webber, Rosenthal, and a poker excursion. Prosecutors cite statements from Jack Sullivan and Sim. Paul, with six men in custody and police probing corruption tied to the case and possible grand jury testimony.
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Hosenthel
Samia Fuul Association
Iosenthel
Yves Bow
Bose
Rosenthal
Brand
Theutenant Decker
Trecker
Whitman
Recker
Walving
Polles
Waldo
Charlex A. Becker
Yarang
Compniadionge
Becker
Emperor Matsuhito Shows Continued Improvement in Tokyo
Tokyo July 23 The emperor of Japan Matsuhito improved again today as court physicians reported at 4 PM temperature 101.0 degrees Fahrenheit pulse 88 respiration 26 and digestion good with improved conditions. Earlier 2:30 PM bulletin noted temperature 98.19, pulse 72 and respiration 24 with other symptoms improving.
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Tokio
Emperor Matsuhito
Japan
New Turkish cabinet named by sultan
Constantinople July 23 The sultan refused to dissolve the chamber as demanded by Tewhk Pasha now grand vizier. He appointed Chesi Mouhk tar Pasha grand vizier and formed a cabinet with Wazim Pasha war minister Hussein Hilma justice Eflima Pasha foreign affairs Ferid Pasha interior Zia Pasha finance Jemailed in sheik ul Islam The new vizier is noted for leading Turkish resistance in 1887 against Russia.
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Constantinople
Tewhk- Pasha
London
Chesi Mouhktar Pasha
Tewak
Mouhktar Pasha
Wazim Pasha
Hussein Hilma
Eflima Pasha
Ferid Pasha
Zia Pasha
Jemailed
Sheik Wl Islam
Russia
Sanegerfest to Open in Duluth Tonight
Duluth Minnesota hosts the annual Sanegerfest of the western division of Swedish singers of America with a grand concert at a local theater. About 500 are expected in attendance with delegates arriving from New York and San Francisco.
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Duluth
Minn
Swedish Singers of America
United States
New York
San Francisco
Swimmer Jabez Wolffe Begins English Channel Attempt
Boulogne July 23 Jabez Wolffe the noted amateur swimmer started another cross channel attempt entering the water near Cape Grisnez at 4 15 and by 5 o'clock was seven miles north of that point on the French coast. A brisk breeze then raised choppy seas as several other swimmers joined him.
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Boulogne
Frenzied witnesses heard before train wreck in Illinois
Witnesses described frantic cries heard before a Burlington and Quincy collision near Woestero Suringa last week. A farmer saw the cries and summoned help as the train derailed killing one person in the crash. The inquest was billed to continue at La Grange town road today.
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Tatar Hoffman
Criva
Julia Willcox
Burlington & Quincy
Woestero Suringa
Todsay
Ecer- Bon
Lave
la Grange
Irs
Witcox Tiandiil
Cwuo
Woof. Utes
Afra
Witcox
Bira
St. Kent
Cumulins Proposes Canal Toll Scheme Amid War Debates
Washington reports that Cumulins will propose a plan to resolve the Erebolle Question. The plan argues for the right of free tolls for American shipping in international waters, while offering a two year horizon for concessions and a forum for view exchange with nations including Usua and Huklendt.
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Washington
Henatur
Wil
Hirstain
Huklendt
Usua
Gil
Cumulus
Army Mimic Warfare Scheduled Between Camp McCoy and Camp Douglas
Camp McCoy and Camp Douglas prepare for a large scale mimic warfare drill to start Tuesday morning. Nearly 4 000 troops on each side, including infantry cavalry and artillery, will clash over a 14 000 acre government reserve lasting seven to ten days. Commanders include Coronel O Connor Fort Des Moines and Col R N Getty leading the McCoy force, with Col Orlando Holway LaCrosse directing the Wisconsin units opposing.
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Wia
United States
IfcCay
Douglas
Birh
McCoy
Coronel O'Connor
U. S. Cavalry
Fort
United States Ambulance Company
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Wisconsin Artillery
Milwanee
Court bans rooster crowing in Chicago district dispute
In Des Plainea district court Judge Dicker ruled against Michael Martin who kept a rooster 10 hens and 100 chickens. Neighborhood neighbor William A Hall testified the birds crow and cackle at night disturbing the peace. Martin was arraigned on charges filed by Hall.
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Chicago
Dicker
Des Plainea
Michael Martin
William A. Hall
Martin
Minneapolis Line From Dominion to the Gulf
Articles of incorporation filed for the Minneapolis St Louis and Canadian railway to build a line from Dominion to the Gulf. Headquarters planned at Watertown South Dakota with offices in Minneapolis New York City and capital of 7 million dollars. Incorporators include CC Scott W G Blrd G W Severs W W Cole and G W Case.
Refugees in Madrid Refuse Return to Portugal
Hundreds flee Portugal arriving in Madrid including army officers and journalists who say they will seek asylum in America Germany or Japan if needed but will not return while monarchy is not restored.
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Madrid
Portugal
America
Germany
Japan
Moan Marchy
National Packing is dissolved new asset distribution announced
Chicago July 24 a formal statement shows how assets of National Packing Company are divided among Swift interests Armour interests and other units. Distribution details include transfer of control to Swift allies and consolidation of subsidiary plants while legal scrutiny by federal officials continues.
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Chicago
Nationa Pecking Company
United States
Juanes
Wilkerson
Cuumsel
Ure Puchers
Thnt
Nuthunk
Felers
Quttusel
National Packing Company
GEL Trainmond Company
Swift
Orinha Packing Company
St. Louis
United Dressed
New York
Theeeda Conntrol
Swift and Company
J. Ogden Armour
Foltfowley
Fowler VY Acting Company
Anglo-American Provisions Company
Na- Monat Packing Company
Tte
Ig Company
Wehend
Ts Uediet
Wilkersih
National Car Line Company
Cary “Sp
Wan
Wis
Trust dissolution not urged by House steel inquiry
Washington July 22 chairman Stanley of the House steel trust investigation denied reports that the committee would seek dissolution of United States Steel Corporation. He said such rumors were designed to affect the New York stock market and outlined plans to open corporate records to Congress and amend the commerce department act to widen investigations.
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Stanley
House Steel Trust
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Office
Commissioner of Corporations
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau
Herbert Knox Smith
Corporations
Stanley Committee
Troop Withdrawals to El Paso After Juarez Threat
Washington dispatch reports all troops sent to El Paso to counter Mexican rebel advances toward Juarez will be withdrawn except a cavalry segment. The force remaining includes one infantry battalion two field artillery battalions and one cavalry regiment.
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Washington
el Paso
Juarez
Barkness Held for Murder in Hotel Shooting
New York July 23 George R Bark ness a wealthy real estate dealer from Seacliff Long Island was arrested today charged with shooting and killing Mrs Florence Hopp of Lewisburg Pa at a hotel where they were guests early today Mrs Hopp about 30 had been with Bark ness for several days and leaves an only son in Lewisburg.
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New York
George R. Barkness
Seacliff
Long Island
Florence Hopp
Lewisburg
Hopp
Svho
Frankness
Death of the Mikaqo Awaited By Subjects
Emperor Matsuhito’s condition deteriorated to critical status with ministers summoned. Bulletins describe internal trouble since July, acute nephritis, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Crown prince Yoshihito confined by illness, nobles gather as doctors monitor the ailing monarch in the palace.
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Toliows
Mormline
Wremda
Firstuajenty
Yoshihitu
Proposes Cure for High Cost of Living
Representative Lindbergh of Minnesota introduces a house resolution to create a permanent committee on industrial relations to study new economic aspects for all legislation. He asserts the business of the country rests on a false basis and calls for action to prevent a future collapse.
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Washington
Lindbergh
Minnesota
House To Fame
Money Trust
Deny Revolution Rumor From Lisbon and Oporto
Madrid reports that a dispatch from Orense claims a revolution broke out in Lisbon and Oporto, later denied by Senor Barossa the interior minister as unfounded. The message circulated via Veria near the Portuguese border.
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Madrid
the Universe
Orense
Spain
Lisbon
Oporto
Portugal
Veria
Senor Barossa
River bill passes Senate with 83 million appropriation
The river and harbors appropriation bill totaling about 83 million dollars including 4 million for Mississippi river improvement was finally passed by the Senate after adopting the conference report.
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Washington
Senate
Cold pipes freeze at Boston clothing store drinking fountains
In Boston on July 22 a clothing store with three drinking fountains faced a sudden freeze as salt mixed with ice froze the water pipes. A plumber was summoned to thaw the system after the cold snap surprised shoppers despite hot weather complaints.
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Boston
Mystic Goes to Jail in Fort Worth Frauds
Gorham Tufts Jr an Oriental mystic and cult leader was sentenced to three years in San Quentin after being convicted of fraudulently obtaining more than 100000 dollars from his wife the former Mrs Roe of Fort Worth Texas He pleaded for probation but was sentenced today by a Los Angeles court.
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Los Angzeses
Cal
Gorham Tufts, Jr
Roe
Fort Worth
Tex
San Quentin
Tufts
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