Morris Opens Wisconsin Senate Campaign in Racine
Leutenant Governor Tom Morris starts his bid for the United States Senate with a fiery Racine address urging Wisconsin ideas in Washington. He defends progressive Republicans, calls for labor and farm exemptions from Sherman law, and cites cost of living as a top issue needing expert study.
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Washington
Tom Morris
Racine
Wis
Tom Moris
United States Senate
Morris
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Mediation Moves Toward End of Mexican Turmoil
Washington signals time is needed to resolve Mexican problem as US mediators accept in principle counter propositions for a peace protocol. Carranza's reply may reach Niagara Falls. United States favors naming pro-Rebel leaders to head provisional government. Armistice urged. Chermont and Noon advance protocol talks.
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United States
Bryan
John Lind
Minnesota
Carranza
Niagara Falls
Antilla
Tampico
Badger
Army
Ont
Washington Administration
Niagara
Mexico
Noon
E. I. Chermont
Chermont
Coal strike talks stall as conciliation panel stalls
Washington June 19 The conciliation commissioners appointed by Secretary Wilson to settle the West Virginia coal strike failed to break a deadlock today with both operators and miners present.
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Washington
Wilson
West Virginia
Clergyman detained after incoherent letters to officials
Benjamin G. Elliott, 71, a retired clergyman, is under police observation in St. Louis after writing incoherent letters to President Wilson, Secretary Bryan, and Solicitor Folk. Police classify the messages as a possible threat and have placed him in protective custody.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Bryan
Benjamin G. Elliott
Two Get Licenses For La Crosse Couples
Walter Young and Sophia Kostecki of La Crosse secured a permit to wed at the court house today. John E. Jensen of Warrens purchased a license to marry Valborg Neilson of La Crosse.
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Walter Young
Sophia Kostecki
la Crosse
Court House
John E. Jensen
Warrens
Valborg Neilson
Not Even Warm Says Weather Man This Noon
The weather man reports it is not at all warm with no heat in sight. Noon temperature 81 degrees, year high 89 below average for the month, and rain plus dampness make the heat more oppressive than usual.
Floral Auto Parade Planned For Homecoming Week
A La Crosse committee of ten prominent women announced plans for a floral automobile parade as part of homecoming week. More than 100 decorated cars will participate on July 2, with efforts underway to recruit local owners. A letter from Major General A Mackenzie notes his regret at missing the event, sending warm wishes from Washington.
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Board of Trade
A. Mackenzie
United States
Mackenzie
Potosi
Washington, D. C
Wis
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Old Town
Pinchot Demands Perkins Leave the Moose Party
Amos Pinchot calls for George W. Perkins resignation as leader of the Progressive movement saying Perkins has used the party to shield private monopoly and undermine labor rights. He notes Perkins sits with steel and International Harvester influence and accuses him of pro trust propaganda. The letter, dated May 23, targets Roosevelts and the national committee, with no reply from Perkins.
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George W. Perkins
National Progressive Committee
Theodore
Pinchot
Progressive Party
Perkins
Steel Corporation
International Harvester Company
Per
Seven Die in Gotham Tenement Fire Tragedy
A seven alarm blaze in a Gotham slum tenement leaves seven dead and twelve more hospitalised in critical condition. Fire officials report extensive injuries and say several others may be victims of the blaze, which devastated the crowded building.
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Tenement Fire Traps Five Perished In Essex Street blaze
A blaze at 90 Essex Street in New York City killed five people and seriously injured a dozen others. Firefighters battled flames that cut off exits, prompting tenant escapes via windows. Rescue diver Fireman John Gillen saved a child, while spontaneous combustion in a locked room was suspected as the blaze’s cause.
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Essex Street
Gouveneur Hospital
Celia Shapiro
Tennants
John Gillen
Benjamin Levine
Gillen
Huge crop will boom business says Reynolds
Iowa yield will be huge and bankers forecast rapid movement of funds to move the bumper crop. Reynolds, Chicago bank leader, says prosperity will follow as harvest begins and railcars and elevators come to life. Des Moines reports show Iowa crops set for a record with top percentages in corn oats and wheat, amid drought relief and favorable rains.
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Chicago
United Press Today
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Iowa
Des Moines
Chappell
Weather and Crop Service
Hei K
Wells
Iowa Grain Dealers’ Association
Weather Summary for La Crosse and Midwest Regions
Temperatures yesterday high 87 low 64 with no precipitation. Forecast through 8 p m Thursday calls for fair conditions in La Crosse Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with little temperature change and no rainfall in the past 24 hours. River bulletin notes La Crosse flood stage 129.3 feet down 0.3. Pr du Chien 7.7 feet down 0.6. river expected to fall at La Crosse and rise in the upper section.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
St. Louis
United States
Pr. du Chien
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