Deadly storms sweep coast and inland with wide damage
News wires report a powerful electrical storm from Norfolk to New England with downed lines and many deaths. Across the nation storms wreck boats near Norfolk and Newport News, kill several in Allentown and Philadelphia, with 75 dead statewide and half a million in damages. Washington and Baltimore lose direct wires as Old Dominion sees widespread disruption.
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Norfolk
New England
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia Peninsula
Allentown
Penn
Phila
Washington
Baltimore
James River
Newport News
Dangerous Rome to Turin leg in Paris Turin air race
Rome reports aviator Frey pressed on with the perilous 200 mile Rome to Turin segment of the Paris to Turin race despite the Appennines crossing and team doubts. A prize of 100000 dollars awaits the overall winner though there was talk of abandoning the final leg.
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Paris
Turin
Rome
Frey
West Point 1911 Graduates Receive Diplomas
The 1911 cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point received their diplomas this morning from Major General Leonard Wood, U S A chief of staff. Officers, members of Congress, and other notable military and civic figures attended the ceremony on the platform.
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West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
Leonard Wood
Army
Congress
German Ambassador Delivers Address at Chicago Graduation
German ambassador Count Johann Rernsdorff spoke at the University of Chicago 79th commencement in Chicago on June 13. About 200 degrees were conferred as he addressed the foundation of the German Empire.
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Chicago
Johann Rernsdorff
United States
University of Chicago
Borah Happy Over Direct Election Resolution Passage
Senator Borah of Idaho expresses pleasure that the direct election resolution passed. He notes he would have preferred the judiciary committee version but believes state legislatures will ratify the measure if it reaches them.
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Borah
Washington
Idaho
Judiciary Committee
Police Chiefs Convene in Rochester for 18th Annual Meet
The International Association of Chiefs of Police opened its 18th annual convention in Rochester New York chaired by Major Richard Sylvester of Washington DC. About 200 chiefs of police from metropolitan areas Canada and other cities attended alongside foreign delegates.
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Rochester
N. Y
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Richard Sylvester
Washington, D. C
Chiefs of Police
Canada
Sey
United States
Southern Newspaper Publishers converge in Louisville
Publishers from Virginia to Texas gather in Louisville for the ninth annual convention of the Southern Newspaper Publishers association. The two day program covers a wide range of topics with addresses by several nationally prominent speakers.
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Louisville
Virginia
Texas
Misouri
Florida
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Woodmen of the World Convening in Rochester
The Sov ereign camp of Woodmen of the World meets in Rochester today for a biennial session with hundreds of delegates. The convention may last ten days to two weeks. Proposals include a Texas tuberculosis sanitarium for members and building an 18 story national headquarters in Omaha.
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Rochester
N. Y
Woodmen of the World
America
Texas
Omaha
Maine Wreck to be Raised and Sunk If Congress Allows
The Maine wreck, long buried in Havana harbor mud, will be raised, stripped of valuables, and sunk in deep water in the Gulf of Mexico unless Congress orders a different disposition. A cofferdam is nearly complete and pumping will expose more of the hull for full examination once salvage is cleared.
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Gulf of Mexico
Congress
Havana Harbor
Board of Engineers
Maine
Secretary of War
Trial of Absolute Life Cult Leader Proceeds
Judge overrules defense motion and orders immediate trial of Evelyn Arthur Lee founder of the Absolute Life cult. Witnesses include Mildred Bridges 17 and Mona Rees 24 high priestesses who refused to testify. State to reveal revolting practices of the religion.
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Chicago
Honore
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Mildred Bridges
Mona Rees
See
Sees
Anna Arthur Wins Board Bill Suit Against Spencer Company
Jury awards Anna Arthur eleven dollars in a logging camp board bill dispute against H. D. Spencer and Company of Elgin. Today circuit court hears J M Bass against Grande Ronde Cash Company over a hay account dispute.
Young Women's Christian Association Conference Opens in Eureka Springs
The annual summer conference of the YWCA in the southwest opened in Eureka Springs Arkansas today and runs through June 23. Several hundred young women from city student and other branches attend as speakers include Dr W Irving Carroll of Texarkana and R E Vingon of the Austin Theological Seminary with other educators and divines.
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Eureka Springs
Ark
Young Women’s Christian Associations of the Southwest
W. Irving Carroll
Texarka
R. E. Vingon
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Austin
Kel loge asserts no improper use of firm’s collections
Frank Kel loge testifies before the Stanley Steel trust inquiry that his firm David Kel lorg and Severance acted as counsel for Duluth Tron range and for subsidiaries of United States Steel. He says he has long served government cases since 1907 and that his firm handled only proper business.
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Steel Trust Investigation Committee
Senate
David Kellorg
Severance
Duluth Tron Range
Duluth Mesaba & Northern Railroad
Duluth, Alesaba and Northern Railroad
United States Steel Corporation
Trust
Canadian Foresters Convene in Toronto Convention Attended by 600
The annual convention of the High Court of the Canadian Order of Foresters opened in Toronto Ontario with about 600 delegates from local branches across the country attending the session.
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Ont
High Court of the Canadian Order of Foresters
Order
City Commission Nominees Named for First Meeting
Mayor A L Richmi announced the eleven men chosen for the commission government committee. Members listed include Fred J. Holmes W H Bohnenkimy Wm Miller Jerry Foley John Caller T J Scroggins F J Meyers S N Bolton J H Pesre Mae Wood and David Bay. They are to meet at the mayor’s call to discuss the new structure.
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A.L. Richmi
Fred J. Holmes
W. H. Bohnenkimy
Wm. Miller
Jerry Foley
John Caller
T. J. Scroggins
F. J. Meyers
N. Bolton
J. H. Pesre
Mae Wood
David Bay
La Grande Forms Committee Approving Commission Government
Mayor A L Richardson has selected an 11 member committee to study and advise on a possible commission form of government for La Grande. The group aims to include level headed business leaders and prominent taxpayers and may recommend changes or retention of the current system. Deliberations are to be careful and ongoing in the coming days.
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la Grande
A. L. Richardson
la Grart4
Baker Joins Red Sox Seen Practicing June First
Gale Sturdivant at Peoples warehouse received the Boston Globe dated June 2 from Harry Mc Ewen. The paper features Tracy Baker of Pendleton seen practicing with the Boston Red Sox for the first time June 1, shown in a striking action photo.
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Gale Sturdivant
Peoples’ Warehouse
Boston Globe
Harry McEwen
Tracy Baker
Pmston Red Sox
Pendleton
Opening of the Knights Templar Conclave in Saginaw
Visitors from across Michigan gathered for the opening of the 55th annual Knights Templar Conclave in Saginaw. The grand commandery session followed a morning parade of visiting knights and will run through Friday.
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Michigan Templars
Saginaw
Mich
Knights Templar of
Michigan
Senate Debates Four Reports On Reciprocity Bill
Washington June 13 The senate opens debate on the reciprocity bill with four reports expected from the ways and means committee chaired by Penrose. La Follette McCumber and Willis present minority positions while Williams outlines the democratic view. Debate to last at least a month with amendments aimed at reducing living costs by over 200 million dollars annually.
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de Aed
Senate
Lance
Penrose Préstis
Houg
la Folette
McCumber
Willame
la Pollette
Farners
Williams
Yew
Posl Dts
la Follette
Anti Treat Law Being Tossed In Courts
Tacoma case before Superior Judge Chapman tests Tacoma’s anti treat ordinance. Geo Kessel, a saloonman fined 50 dollars for violation, appeals. Saloon men say the ordinance means bust. either side’s loss leads to appeal to the state supreme court.
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Tacoma
Chapman
Geo. Kessel
Supreme Court
Bombs Create Panic in Chicago Two Explosions
Two dynamite blasts rocked Chicago as a large crowd gathered after the first explosion at Ignasia Lottisanto’s saloon. A second blast followed at Sam Remilas’ nearby saloon within moments. Authorities suspect Black Hand involvement amid recent extortion demands of 500 dollars on saloonkeepers.
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Chicago
Ignasia Lottisanto
Sam Remilas
WVU Commencement Address Delivered By University of Chicago Professor
The West Virginia University in Morgantown held its annual commencement on June 13. Professor George B. Foster of the University of Chicago delivered the address to the graduating class.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
George B. Foster
University of Chicago
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