Paris storm sinks streets killing and trapping people
A violent thunderstorm in Paris floods streets and breaches sewers and gas mains. Fourteen dead and six missing as a window of collapse swallows a taxicab and traps workers near Le Printemps and Saint Philippe du Roule. Firefighters and troops combat fires and rescue efforts amid widespread subsidence.
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Associated Press
Paris
Place Saint Philippe du Roule
Rue la Boétie
Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Sackville-West dies by own action in Paris
Paris reports Ernest Henri Jean Baptiste Sackville-West son of Pepita the dancer and claimant to the Sackville peerage killed himself after his wife died of cancer in Paris. He had been living in Boulevard St. Chues with money troubles and was distraught at his wife’s death. Sister Amelia Sackville-West discusses his troubled life and a friend’s letter noting his suicide after learning of his wife’s death.
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New York Times
Paris
Ernest Henri Jean Baptiste Sackville-West
Pepita
Sackville
Sackville-West
London
Amelia Sackille-West
Monte Carlo
Denounce Fair Boycott Moves in Wilmington Church Rally
The Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Preachers Association denounces the boycott of the Panama Exposition by St Peter's Cathedral parish and Catholics over Nathan of Rome's Italy post. It calls on American Catholics to ignore the decree as un-American and unpatriotic. Copies were sent to Nathan, President Wilson, and expo officers.
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New York Times
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Preachers’ Association
St Peter's Cathedral
San Francisco Exposition
Nathan
Rome
Italy
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Catholic Church
Boyecott
Panama
National Court of the Guardians of Liberty
Wilson
Columbia Coach Rescues Two Italians From Hudson
James Bruce Rice, Columbia crews coach, saved two Italian rowers from drowning in the Hudson near the West Shore above Highland. With his coaching launch broken, Rice jumped into a working boat and reached swimmers as one gripped the other by the neck. He and helpers brought them ashore and treated one for two hours with first aid.
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New York Times
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
James Cruce
Columbia
Hudson
Highland
Rice
Path
Turkish Reply Pending Amid Balkan Tensions and Greek Request
London reports Turkey has not replied to Greece demanding end of Greek persecution and reparations. Powers seek diplomacy to avert war though Balkan deadlock remains. Athens fears inevitable conflict as fighting is reported near Smyrna with civilian casualties in Menemen. Dewey Claret Punch ad appears.
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London
Turkey
Balkans
Athens
United States
Constantinople
Menemen
Phocaea
Smyrna
Wilson in Council Pushes Trust Plan to Early Vote
President Wilson pushes for fast passage of anti trust measures after a White House meeting with Senate leaders. He reports Republican cooperation and aims to have Judiciary Committee report the bill within ten days, with a railways security bill to follow. The president says depression is largely psychological and cites letters urging adjournment as part of a concerted campaign.
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New York Times
Washington
Wilson
White Trouse LP
Tpresidernt
Senate
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Kern
Indiana
Clarke
Arkansas
Smith
Georgia
Chamberlain
Oregon
Thomas
Colorado
Owen
Oklahoma
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eaid
White House
Pictorial Review
W. BP. Ahnelt
Marshall
McReynolds
Clark
Simmons Hardware Company
St. Louis
RE. C. Simmons
Federal Reserve Board
Simmons
Charles 3. T Hamftin
Boston
Mr. Simmons
Pictorial Review Company
Underwood
Taft on the Anti Trust Act and Labor Unions
Mr Taft discusses how the Anti Trust Act applies to labor union conspiracies to injure interstate trade through secondary boycotts. This topic appears in next Sunday's Times.
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Mr. Taft
TIMES
Progressives oppose fusion and Whitman bid for Governor
The Progressive County Committee at Terrace Garden yesterday declared against fusion or endorsement of any non loyal Progressive, explicitly opposing Charles S. Whitman for Governor. Leaders argued a split would endanger the party while urging unity to wrest control from Tammany, amid cheers for Roosevelt.
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Progressive County Committee
Terrace Garden
Progressives
Progressive Party
Chicago
Syracuse
Charles S. Whitman
William Grant Brown
Fifteenth Assembly
Henry Tod
Twelfth Assembly
John J. O'Connell
Highteenth
Mr. O'Connell
Robert Levis
Mr. Whitman
Gov. Glynn
Col. Roosevelt
Progressie Party
Barnes
Fifteenth
Brown
Whitman
Roosevelt
Small Nations Seek Union to Preserve Neutral War Powers
A New York Times correspondent reports Holland Switzerland Denmark and Sweden are negotiating a union of small European nations to maintain neutrality and pool military and naval forces. Norway and Belgium may join while Ireland considers five dreadnoughts though debates over submarines influence plans. Admiral Sir Percy Scott criticizes dreadnoughts and predicts submarines will shape future sea warfare.
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New York
Berlin
New York Times
Holland
Switzerland
Denmark
Sweden
Europe
Norway
Belgium
Ireland
Percy Scott
Bravery in Gas Hold Tragedy on San Valerie
At Point Breeze six English crewmen died after plunging into a gas filled hold on the oil ship San Valerie to stop a bow leak. Elliott led the descent and was first to perish. Keith survived the final ascent but died soon after. Rescue efforts by Standard Oil and a fireman failed.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Point Breeze
Tuxpan
Mexico
Elliott
Keith
Standard Oil Company
Rumor of Amateur Skipper for Vanitie Circulates
The Boston built bronze sloop Vanitie may switch to an amateur helm following the Landy Hook series and Resolute success. Charles Francis Adams II of Boston is cited as a leading candidate, with other yachts like Lipton’s and Defiance staying under amateur or professional guidance.
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Alexander Smith Cochran
Vanitie
Resolute
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Shamreeck TV
Nor
Tater
W. P. Burton
England
Defiance
George M. Pynchon
Syndicate
Vanitle
Gunnan
Adams
Man Lies In Chest After 2000 Mile Train Ride
A traveler identified as Thomas Joanides of Princeton Kentucky was found collapse in Kansas City after riding 2000 miles in a Pullman sleeper from Los Angeles. He said he had eaten only a sandwich since departure and that his wife and infant were dying. He gave his watch to a porter to ride as a stowaway due to lack of money.
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Kansas City
Los Angeles
Thomas Joanides
Princeton
Joanides
Army Surgeon on Trial at Oswego Court Martial
Capt Edward W. Miller, two years surgeon in charge at Fort Ontario, faces court martial on neglect of duty and secret-keeping charges. He allegedly was absent from sick roll and did not obey orders. a defense cites a recent operation and nerve issues after treatment at Syracuse Good Shepherd hospital. The case could imply further dismissal if proven. Adirondack and 1000 Island Books Free travel ad follows.
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New York Times
Oswego
N. Y
Edward W. Miller
Fort Ontario
William H. Bartsch
Miller
Hospital of the Good Shepherd
Syracuse
Great Bear Spring Water Price Listing
A catalog note lists Great Bear Spring Water at per case for six glass-stoppered bottles.
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Great Bear
Income Tax Dodgers Targeted by Treasury Action
Treasury efforts to curb income tax dodging intensify as McAdoo pushes higher data demands on corporations. Circular Letter No. 1 requires nine-item disclosures on stock, dividends, and paid personnel to enforce at source taxation and close gaps before July 1.
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New York Times
Washington
Tréasury
Minkitirs Avery
Department
Haus
Treasury
Cemet Internal Revenue
Osborne
Treasury Department
The
Revenue Office
Eacn
Internal Revenue
Washington, D.C
Furtioh
Yor
Carmpieny
Prinipal
Agaereguie Wie
Mnet
Paldoos Epertitedt
Comisacens of
Collector of
United States
Dexah
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington, D
Lsts
Collector of Internal Revenue
W. H. Osborn
Amddente
Wireless marvel to guide Royal George across Atlantic
Canadian Northern liner Royal George will sail from Avonmouth to Montreal fitted with Marconi Belloni Tosi apparatus. It can locate position within fifty miles of a fixed wireless station without a compass or sextant and steer toward a wireless distress signal source if detected.
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Royal George
Avonmouth
Montreal
Pfane
Wireless to the Kaiser Test Clears Milves Station
President Wilson plans to send Marconi telegrams to Kaiser Wilhelm during his visit to the Milves German wireless station. The message will travel via the Tuckerton, New Jersey relay and test a direct line between transmitter and receiver. A prior test occurred January 27 when the Kaiser sent a message to Wilson, marking the station's first public demonstration.
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Newyn & Pree
Washington
Wilson
Marcongram
Milves
Tuckerton
N. J
Fe Bie
Vresident
Gore
Kaiser
Captain E. E. West Dies Likely By Suicide
Capt Ernest E West 47 a Naval Academy graduate of 1888 served in the Spanish War and Philippines. He was recently dismissed from the Marine Corps after a custody suit over his son. He was found in a Chattanooga hotel with a probable self inflicted head wound. A note mentions his dismissal and asks for data to be kept on file.
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Atlanta
Ernest IE
Feyrmert
Marine Corps
Ciaus
Chattanooga
Clan
Capt. West
Naval Academy
Philippines
Cuban ex-police chief fires on partner in Havana
Col. Charles Aguirre former Havana police chief and Cuban minister to Turkey shot Generose Canal an automobile dealer after a business quarrel. Five shots were fired with one hitting Canal in the abdomen. the wound is feared fatal. The dispute over business caused the shooting.
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New York Times
Havana
Charles Aguirre
Tern
Generose Canal
Cuba to Pardon Dueling Millionaire
The Cuban Cabinet announced a pardon for 4ni bal Mesa the young Cuban-American millionaire who was sentenced to eight years and one day on the Isle of Pines for a duel in which Rudolph Warren was killed. The decision was disclosed in Havana on June 15.
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Havana
4Ni Bal Mesa
Isle of Pines
Rudolph Warren
Surgeons Reverse Blood Flow in Virginia Patient
In Richmond on June 1 surgeons performed a rare operation on a railroad man named Luck. They opened the thigh and reversed arterial and venous blood flow to treat gangrene, turning the leg’s bleed into the veins. The patient’s lower limb shows signs of recovery.
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Richmond
Tpan
Luck
Prospect
Five Burned On Launch In Merrick Creek Fire
Five men suffered severe burns when a fishing launch tank exploded after kerosene incorrectly filled the oil line. The boat caught fire near Creatsouth Bay after a lantern light sparked kerosene spray. The injured include Robert Smith Henry Wick Frederick Jaeger and Alfredsmith.
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New York Times
Merrickgl
Taldwin
Merrick Creek
Creatsouth Bay
Merrick
Baldwin
Robert Smith
Woodhaven Hose Company
Henry Wick
Frederick Jaeger
Alfredsmith
Green Sthrifpf Scotec Bottles Demand Nonrefillable Vessel
Andrew Usher and Company faced a request from Edvepurs for a nonrefillable bottle variant of their whisky blend. The dispute centers on bottle design and branding across the supplier network.
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Andrew Usher
Carranza Rejects Mediation Note in Niagara Talks
The Niagara Falls peace talks between American and Mexican delegates faltered as Carranza rejects mediators conditions and sends three representatives to attend conferences. The mediators warn they may withdraw if no agreement on the provisional president is reached.
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New York
Niagara Fales
Ont
Mexico
Wilson
Tilerts
Revolutionary Party
Carranza
Megdiators
Washington Post
Seslor R. Zubaran Capmany
Constitutionalist
United States
Mediae Turk
Niagara Falls
Mexican Republic
Careruta
Sefllor Zubaran
Rafael Zubaran
Huerta
Antil
Mosrs
Peenando Iglesias Calderon
Luis Cabrera
Iones Vasconcelos
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Seine
Polee
Interior
Choisy le Roi
H. J. Dewey & Sons Co
Fulton St
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Bull Moose
League For Defense
Sir Percy Scott
London Times
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E. W. Miller
Adirondack
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