Tragic Collision Kills Nine In Austrian Aerial Disaster
Vienna reports a Parseval dirigible and Farman biplane clash during army maneuvers. Nine people died, including Lieut Hofstetter and Lieut Flatz, as the burning airship and wrecked aircraft plunged 1500 feet. The bride of a victim arrived at the scene as officials mourned.
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Archduke Charles Francis Joseph
Ministry of War
Lieut. Hofstetter
Lieut. Flatz
Vienna
Austria
Snco
Koert- Ying
Johann Hauswirth
Ernsat Hofstetter
Bruer
Haldinger
Jladima
Weber
Hingmeer Kamrherer
Flatscha
Hosta
Hauswirth
Koenigsberg
Warne
Hofstetter
Flatz
Cobb Arrested After Fistfight At Butcher Shop
Detroit June 20 Tyrus Raymond Cobb star center fielder of the Detroit American League club was arrested after a fight at W L Carpenter’s butcher shop on Hamilton Boulevard. He broke his right thumb in the scuffle with Harold Harding and faced investigation at Bethune Avenue station. Cobb said the incident followed an insult to his wife and that a purchased fish may have sparked the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Detroit American League Baseball Club
W. L. Carpenter
Hamilton Boulevard
Harold Harding
Carpenter
Harding
Cobb
Bethune Avenue
103 Dead in Mine at Hillcrest Collieries
June 20 Alberta report confirms 94 of 107 miners recovered after a massive explosion at Mine No 60 Hillcrest Collieries Ltd near Le th bridge. Rescue work continued as officials predicted remaining bodies likely deeper in the mine. A government inquest is underway and 200 coffins have been ordered from Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alberta
Hillcrest Collieries, Ltd
Tthe
Winnipeg
Little
Want Wilkinson Back in Tennessee Britons Offer Gold Lure
A report cites discussion of bringing back Wilkinson to Tennessee with British gold as bait. It mentions a proposed international bankers alliance and notes prior investigations by Scotland Yard.
Brilliant Play Marks British Onslaught for Polo Cup
A vivid description of a polo match highlights a brilliant British offensive as contenders vie for the Polo Cup, showcasing skill, strategy, and dramatic moments on the field.
Letters to Wilson Show Business Good Despite Depression
The New York Times reports President Wilson released letters supporting his view that the depression was easing nationwide. The letters followed a White House visit by Representative Reilly of Connecticut who cited clock industry cases and argued the Underwood tariff reduced import penalties compared with before.
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Spedal
New York Times
Washington
Redfield
Wilson
White House
Reilly
Connecticut
Tarff
PC. Lowry
Federal Sugar Refining Company of New York
Mr. Lowry
Tumulty
Congressman Reilly
Harvard Crew in Henley Eight Shipping to England
The article notes L S Chanler Jr and the Harvard second eight heading to England to row in the Henley regatta after a late reshuffle. It cites family reaction to coach Jim Wray and mentions extended preparations and concerns over stroke timing. It also discusses tariff policy and various business letters, but centers on Harvard crew and Henley Plans.
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L. S. Chanter, Jr
Harvard
Tenes Bers
England
Jim Wray
Chanler
Cambridge
Wray
Yale
L. S. Chanler
New London
Chaniler
Lund
Biggest liner yet takes the water
Special to The New York Times Chattanooga reports directors and stockholders of the Central Tennessee Development Company move to indict its chief promoter Col. George Wilkinson for fraudulent use of the mails. Records and private correspondence will be turned over to federal authorities as creditors seek back salaries in the thousands. Wilkinson’s schemes promised mountain prosperity and rapid wealth, with lands and hotels eyed for vast development before investigations and extradition questions arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Spring City
Tenn
Central Tennessee Development Company
Chattanooga
George Wilkinson
United States
Wilkinson
J. R. Thompson
Knoxville
D. M. Rhea
H. 8. Milne
Birmingham
W. J. Arnold
Dayton, Tenn
Wallingford
Tennessee
Philadelphia
Hooper
Rhea County
al Derade
Rhea Springs
Rhea
Read House
Chattanoora
Ife
Los Angeles
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Fort Smith
Ark
Knoxville Ice Company
Rothschidn
International Fiunkers
Alliance of London
Conmipany
Shinbone
Delaware
Thiladelphia
Vicw
Prank
Elizabeth Grant Sues for Support from Jesse R. Grant
Elizabeth Grant wife of Jesse R. Grant sues in Supreme Court seeking a share of the Grant estate income. She claims the $5,400 annual income from Julia Dent Grant trust funds should provide support for her and their two children, naming Jesse, the children, and United States Trust Company as defendants.
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Elizabeth Grant
Jesse R. Grant
President Grant
Supreme Court
United States Trust Company
Julia Dent Grant
Gen. Grant
Grant
Nee Grant Cotun
Chapman Grant
Jesse Grant
Gother
Yexter
Coast to Coast Phone Links New York to San Francisco
In Nevada the last AT and T pole was raised completing the direct New York to San Francisco telephone circuit. The ceremony drew company officials and Bell system officers from Salt Lake City and San Francisco. The first call will cost 18 dollars per minute. George J. McCain of Denver noted the cooperation of regional crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Denver
Nevada
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York
Sanrancisco
Bell System
George J. McCain
Colorado Telephone Company
Salt Lake City
San Francsco
G W Fullerton
Hell Telephonte Company
Hneman
Wilson and Kaiser Exchange Wireless Greetings on Station Opening
The White House released wireless messages between President Wilson and Kaiser Wilhelm dated June 19 1914 confirming greetings and congratulations on the opening of the Tuckerton new station and its aim to strengthen relations. The German Emperor’s reply from Ilvese Station dated June 1 1914 commends the opening of wireless links and mutual friendship between Germany and the United States.
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New York Times
Washington
White House
Wilson
Kaiser Wilhelm
Tuckerton
Lelvewe
Iers
The
William If
Turkerton
United States
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Filvese
Utd
Eilvese
America
Ito
William
Italian Consul probes Waterbury fraud tied to King exemption
Italian Consul Michael Riceio arrived in Waterbury to investigate a conspiracy defrauding Italians nationwide. Frank Sandula, arrested, admitted working for wealthy New York Italians who solicit $20 for a paper signed by the King of Italy exempting the holder from military service. Sandula kept 10 percent, about $40, sending funds to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Michaele Riceio
New Haven
Frank Sandula
Sandula
New York
Italy
Saudia
Shot at Paris philanthropist Henri de Rothschild
Dr. Henri de Rothschild, a wealthy philanthropist and head of a preventive charity, was wounded in the leg by a former creamery owner outside a boulevard café after attending an Opera performance. The assailant claimed ruin caused by de Rothschild’s philanthropy. The wound is reported as not serious.
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M. de Rothschild
Nat
Tenri de Rothschild
Alee Ip
Drouivatie Wuther
Charles Des Fontaines
Legion of Moner
State sues Rothschilds to recover taxes on Park Row mortgages
New York State files a Supreme Court action against the Park Row Realty Company and Rothschild heirs to compel payment of 20,055 dollars in taxes alleged on mortgages totaling 4,005,700 dollars. The complaint notes 2007 mortgages secured by Rothschilds to finance Park Row Realty, which holds the Park Row Building, with a 30 cent tax per 100 dollars and a declared mortgage value of 4,066,700 dollars resulting in 20,333 dollars in tax.
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New York
Supreme Court
Park Row Realty Company
Lord Rothschild
London
Alfred de Rothschild
Leopold de Rothschild
Paria
Baron Rothschild
Leopold Rothschild
August Belmont & Co
Park Row
Geyser-like Disturbance Not Eruption At Mount Lassen
Stanford chemist W. E. Burke, employed by the Smelter Waste Commission, reports atmospheric conditions near Mount Lassen show no air contamination. He states the volcano is not eruptive and that geyser or hot mud lake phenomena are causing disturbances in the crater.
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Sacramento
Cal
W. E. Burke
Stanford University
Smelter Waste Commission
Mount Lassen
Colorado Guardsmen Resign Over Truce Order Sparks Withdrawals
Denver June 2 resignations loom as 35 Colorado National Guard officers protest Gov. Ammons truce and Ludlow Forbes delays. Major L W Kennedy and Capt J H Brooks have left after the Walsenburg attack death of Major Lester. Other officers including Adjt. Gen John Chase and Capt Philip S Van Dine signal plans to quit. Mediation talks continue between coal operators and miners as U S mediators seek a settlement stance.
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New York Times
Denver
Col
Gov. Ammons
Walsenburg
Lester
Colorado National Guard
Ludlow
Forbes
L. W. Kennedy
J. H. Brooks
Adjt
Chen
John Chase
Philip S. van Dine
Ttesdarwood
Townesend
Frank 2. Hayes
Unites’ Mine Workers of America
WK. Fairter
Wilson
Banker Hopkins Arrested After Night Court Dispute
Charles R. Hopkins a 27 year old banker from Plandome Noueco Country was stopped on Browsway at Forty first Street as patrolman Smith ordered him to court on Monday for a smoking car. An argument led to Hopkins being arrested for disorderly conduct and for allowing his automobile to smoke. He was taken to Night Court after an incident at West Forty seventh Street where a collision near playing children was narrowly avoided. Dominick Locorobert 55 of 51 West Forty seventh Street was grazed. Hopkins accompanied by a woman from Newport went to West Morty seventh Street Station. Patrolman Smith arrested him for both offenses and the ride to the police station followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles KR. Hopkins
Plandome
Noueco Country
Smith
Rendme
Hlopkion
T. Barthat
Tonnmeana
Newport
West Morty Seventh Street
Smoith
Blopkins
West Forty-seventh Street
Hopekins
Dominick Locororbert
Sid West Forty-seventh Street
Hing
Hopkins
Wilson Averts Peace Failure in Mexican Mediation
Niagara Falls reports the mediation movement quickening as Washington presses Carranza to concede to Villa in a bid to end the Mexican deadlock. Dr Naon returned optimistic after talks with Wilson and Urquhart, while Carranza and Villa remain divided over concessions and a neutral provisional government.
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Washington
Gens
Carranza
Villa
Luis Cabrera
Carrange
Theberit c
Chee Plepeca
Wadington
Mexico
United States
Cartanga
Wilson
Hrgan
Wees
Carranza and Villa
Cute
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Albany
Mr. Taft
Jamen Hansker Keviens
Book Review
Rule of the People
Mr. Hetti
Phyllis Bottome
J. J. Bell
Cuddy Yarborough
LL. Sieberrad
J. B. Buckrose
League of the Leopard
Harold Rindloss
Kent
Herbert Warrison
Clark's Bield
Robert
Herrick
Latin America
Bret Harte
the Psychical
Queres
Wada News of Books
Ical
Owen
Department of Commerce
Meadows
Ulineis
St Paul
Minn
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Latin-American Chamber of Commerce of
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Johnson N. Collinden
Mr. Camden
Middle West
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Imperator
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Ftramburg
Hannah von Bismarck
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Senate of
Albert Ballin
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German Mercantile Marine
Harry Hi. Morgan
Uemarek
Inna Roser
Berlin
Paer- Lumerie
DR. H. DE Rothschild
Paris
Henri de Roth
Schild
Colorado Guardsmen
Charlies R. Hopkins
Ea Wireless
Mneapolis
Dr. Noon
Administration
Gen. Angeles
Visional President
Niagara Falls, Ont
Niagara Falls
Washington Government
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Ate
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Chie
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