War News Boosts Wheat Prices Across Chicago Board
Pessimistic reports of a European conflict sent Chicago wheat futures surging. July rose to around 94 cents, September near 94, December about 99, and May near 1.02 dollars as frantic trading followed war dispatches. Prices retreated slightly in the afternoon but stayed well above the previous day’s close.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
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Bern Euch
Europe
Hrake
Ita'ly
Thanes
Agree On Home Rule Bill in London Urged by Syndicate
A syndicate news concern says it reliably informed that an agreement on amending home rule has been reached but no details were released. The story notes international stakes and calls for quick settlement of external differences as Austria and Hervia tensions threaten Europe.
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London
International Chais
Strike of 1800 miners averted in Scranton coalfield
In Scranton 1800 miners of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company avoided a strike after the general committee referred their demands to district headquarters under the anthracite agreement. A subcommittee was formed to study grievances and officials signaled willingness to meet with district officers.
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Scranton
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Uraty
Unos
Woman races for Congress in Goodend Kansas
Ava Morley Marnhy of Goodend runs as the Progressive candidate for Congress in her district on a platform of irrigation better transportation echoing and equal rights for women. She challenges a congressman famed for avoiding definite stances on popular propositions.
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Congress
Kansas
Ava Morley Marnhy
Criminal insane escape from Michigan state asylum
Three patients fled the state asylum for the criminal insane in Otila Michigan while moving from sleeping quarters to the day ward. They descended a fire escape. Notable escapees include Melvin Conklin a murderer from Jackson prison and Walter Rubiman who shot two Detroit policemen. Portugal to Aid England treaty obligation noted in Lisbon papers.
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Otila
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State Asylum
Crimnal Ieane
Melvin Conklin
Jackson
Walter Rubiman
Detroit
James Gonll Scolded for Neglecting Washing Sparks Altercation
James Gonll was scolded by his wife for neglecting to wash. He then struck her due to lacking soap and no money left by Mrs Gonll. She later had their baby arrested.
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Pitteburt
James Gonll
James
Senator Gore confronts Moore in street clash over party loyalties
A street argument between United States Senator Thomas F Gore and farmer Thomas Moore escalated when Gore struck Moore in the head with a walking stick. The dispute arose from political affiliations. Moore, a Socialist, accused Gore of party betrayal while Gore claimed alignment with the Democratic and Populist positions. A crowd separated the pair as Ellie Gore defended his brother.
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Moore
Ellis Gore
Altos
Ellie Gore
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Democratic Party
St. Louis
William Jennings Bryan
Ellie Gorn
Moore la
Spencer Dies on Gallows in Wheaton Tl
Henry Spencer, labeled the tango murderer, was executed by hanging in Wheaton Tl after being found guilty of murdering Mrs Mildred Allison Retroat. The trap released at 10:22, and he died two minutes later before a crowd of 159. He proclaimed his innocence to onlookers.
Train Kills Two Autoists in Butler Pa
A train near Butler Pennsylvania struck a large touring car carrying four occupants, killing three instantly and the fourth shortly after. Victims were Vance McKee 20 Huliar driver George Oliver 59 Miss Viola Oliver 75 and Miss May Oliver 17 all of Darters town. Viola Oliver survived briefly but died 40 minutes after the crash. Nearby New Haven Connecticut a jury found Mrs Bessie J Wakefield guilty of murder in the second degree carrying life imprisonment. Philadelphia saw ten million dollars in gold shipped from the mint to the New York subtreasury by parcel post marking a continuation of gold shipments by express.
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New Haven, Conn
Bessie J Wakefield
Philadelphia
New York
Parcel Post
Lereto
Express
Washington Quiet On Neutrality Proclamation Awaited
Secretary Hrgan awaited developments in European politics before declaring U S neutrality amid ominous rumblings.
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Washington, D
Hrgan
United States
AGREED PEACE TERMS FOR MEXICO REPORTED
Washington reports a basis for peace in Mexico. Carbajal Castellot relayed advices from Mexico City stating Villar and Allande, Carbajal delegates, have been instructed to implement the agreed peace framework. The plan envisions a peaceful transfer to the constitutionalists with amnesty for most but immunity for those directly responsible for Madero's overthrow.
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Washington, D. C
Campanga
Carajal
Mexico
Josef Castellot
Carbajal Castellot
Beerstury Bryne
Mexico City
Gen Villar
Jiethen Allande
Carbajal
Carranza
Cantellot
Heatnalde Cepeda
Carvajal
Verranta
Madero T
Duels Expected After Paris Slaying Trial
In Paris Mme Hee rinste Callia is cleared of killing Gaston Calmetto editor of the Figaro. Three duels are believed certain to follow from the trial with Joseph Caillaue likely to duel Maitre Chenu, the Calmetic heirs’ counsel, and Caillane involved in a bitter clash. Henry Herpstein is expected to send a challenge to Caillanx.
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Mme
Heerinste Callia
Gaston Calmetto
the Figaro
Parte
Joseph Caillaue
Maitre Chenu
Henry Herpstein
Caillanx
Strips Flyer for Repairs at Curtiss Plane Plant
The transatlantic flyer America lies in Curtiss plant’s main shop stripped of wings rudder tail and engines. Curtiss and his mechanics dismantle the craft and plan two weeks before attempting to refit it, promising a nearly new airframe when it returns to the water.
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Curtiss
Hammondeport
America
Curtiss Plant
Mechanica
Marshall's Body Found Off Belford at Sea
New York reports a body found at sea by a fisherman in a motor boat is believed to be Elliott Marshall, who disappeared from his office last Thursday. The shirt bears the initials FM and a pair of gold cuff buttons match. Walter Hampton, head of the search committee, left for Belford to aid identification.
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New York
Elliott Marshall
Belford
Walter Hampton
Marshall
Pastor Seeks New Trial In Prison Term Case
West Plains Missouri two years the penitentiary sentence given to New Lawrence History a Methodist minister Howell County circuit court for the killing of Olin T McConnel a waxotype operator in this city June 4 Attorneys for planners filed motion for a new trial and if not granted an appeal will be taken to the supreme court.
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New Lawrence Histery
Howell County
Olin T. McConne
Beasen
Eupreme
Reed bill foes appear before house committee
Washington observer C Preedeot Mackey of the Kansas Naturals Co testified against the Reed bill seeking to make oil and gas pipelines common carriers.
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Washington
Preedeot Mackey
The
Kansas Naturals Co
House
Germans Take One Fortified French Town In Invasion
London press reports a rumor of Emperor Francis Joseph's alleged assassination. The era describes German forces seizing the fortified town of Longwy near the Belgian border as part of a broader invasion of France. Naval and aerial battles are noted, with belligerents shifting positions toward Paris while neutral nations brace for further actions.
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Czar
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Kaieer
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Nimer
Streesburg
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Belgiua
Long
Prince Imperial
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Itaeia
Airka
Nations in Europe War Tangle Rumors and Neutrality Question
Amid rumored fighting across Europe Germany and France pursue war actions while avoiding a formal declaration. British observers note mutual protests of peace and blame avoidance for initiating conflict. Reports allege German and French frontier clashes and violations of neutrality with claims of aerial and ground engagements causing casualties.
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Cartain
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Mar
Luterburg
Deleum
Battle Fleets Massing Along Coast of China
Reports describe a growing naval buildup along the China coast with Japanese and German ships active in Asian waters. The Japanese naval force around Hong Kong and nearby waters signals possible readiness for action as war tensions rise amid a Germany shipyard trial voyage.
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China
Tokio
Hong Kong
Germans in Tajan warn of naval risk in war
Fragmentary note describes Germans in Tajan subject to service being mobilized. Mentions transport of freight to meet routes and neutral shipping, with efforts to secure vessels and insurance amid wartime disruption.
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Tajan
Seeet Tapa
Silvrin
Rison
Abamir
Americans in Paris Aid Needy Tourists After War Stress
Americans in Paris organize aid for travelers and displaced locals, dispatching relief at multiple points. Volunteers from American forces assist visiting and homebound tourists, with consular and local support coordinating meals shelter and cash aid to those in need.
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Paris
Germans Seize Steamer England Mobilizes Fleet
Fragmented report describes German forces seizing the Saxon steamer near a Norfolk seaport, with Britain mobilizing naval power and warnings of potential actions in Ireland. The text references a proclaimed authority and British responses amid tense alliances and early wartime moves.
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