Olympic Games Open Amid Grand Ceremony
Stockholm July 6 The opening of the Olympic Games featured a grand ceremony with Sweden hosting 10,000 spectators, royal dignitaries, national anthems, and a parade of delegations led by flag bearers. United States contingents drew strong cheers as athletes marched before King Gustave V and Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf.
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Sweden
Norway
Denmark
United States
Japan
International Committee
Gustave Adolph
Wang
Oskar Clemens Aehfeldt
Robert de Courcy
Laffan
London
Gustave V. Rose
Ovice
Jis Redentmare
States
Fanes
Ralph Rone c
Oz Athletic Club
Ban Francine
M. J. ScGrath
Bapea P. Gilles
New York Athletic Cla
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Maree Olymple Committee
Col. Robert
Trewt
James Selim
Duluth Man Dies After Heart Trouble
Duluth Minnesota reports the death of William A. Wilcentin a 72 year old former city attorney and prominent civic member. He served with the Eighty eighth Indiana regiment and took part in Sherman’s march. Born in Ohio in Otto January 5, the obituary notes his long public service and family ties to local government.
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Minne
Wil' Aen
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Trowdle
Michael Cook
Post
Indiana
Salwatenes
Sherman
Ohio
Otto
Wilson to Speak on High Cost of Living
Governor Wilson will address the high cost of living and tariff issues, outlining campaign themes and acceptance remarks. The notification ceremony plans include a hill lawn gathering, with officials from Maryland and national Democrats present, as Roosevelt supporters prep for a third party movement.
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Neenah Slayer Pardoned After Three Rehab Hearings
Northwestern Madison Wis July 6 A council suspends punishment for a slayer named Mathews who was intoxicated when the fatal wound occurred. Leavens reports the man must remain under supervision and show progress every three months. Solomon died from injuries after struggling to seize a weapon during the assault.
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Debate on Lorimer Resumed in Senate
Senate debate on Lorimer resumes with reference to political conditions in Windia and Deneen's position amid Stevenson candidacy. Senator Dillingham presents testimony on Lorimer and Illinois politics, noting Lorimer pressuring Deneen to run as Speaker Wirtleff’s stance questioned. Democratic members voted for Lorimer to avoid Hopkins reflection.
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Elks Debate Future Home at Grand Lodge Session
Portland reports on Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks as delegates debate relocation of the national home. Western cities push to shift the home from Bedford Virginia to a western state, with discussions at the grand lodge assembly in progress.
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Ore
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Grand Lodge
Vate
Ion of the. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elke
Bedford
Giorada Springs
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Lake City
Utah
Bubonic Plague Case Confirmed in Havana Hospital
A special board of physicians investigating a suspected bubonic plague case at Kas Animas hospital announced that bacteriological tests conclusively show plague. The finding suggests others may exist and strict precautions were ordered.
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Havana
Kas Animas Hospital
Warships From China Sail Toward Pacific Ports
A terse dispatch reports armored cruisers California and South Dakota of the Pacific fleet begin their area patrol today. They will visit Honolulu then San Diego, bound with the cruiser Colorado. The ships, manned by Chinese crews, reflect ongoing tensions amid a rebellion in the region.
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California
Bouth Danota
Pacific
Fomolulu
San Diego
Cal
Camorra Trials Near Verdict In Viterbo Court
Presiding judge in the Viterbo Camorra trial continued his summing up today after a two year hearing. He reviewed testimony on the killings of Gennaro Cuccolo and Mario Cuovotu in June 1906 and detailed the events of Enrico Alfano during the Night of Erricone as he faced questions from the jury.
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Gennaro Cuccolo
Mario Cuovotu
Erricon
Enrico Alfano
Amelia
Erricone
Mexican Rebels Reduced Remnant Near Juarez Capital Moves
Mexican rebel forces in El Paso region estimated at 3 500 remain, due to desertions over food and money, as federal troops gain. General Pasqual Aragon expected at Juarez to press plans, while Orozco orders columns of 60 to 150 men. Reinforcements march from Casas Grandes toward Sonora, with Campa leading about 1 000 toward Bavispe. Federal Sanjines strengthens Colonia Morelos near border as El Chico area regains rail and telegraph links within days.
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Colonia-Morelos
Bunora State Line
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Elorcaaita
Chihuhua
Chiluahua
State fair board meets and appoints members
Madison July 6 Ira M J Shryst Hudson was elected a member of the state livestock sanitary board by the state board of agriculture. A contract was closed with the Curtiss company car lights by Lingolf Beachy and another major during three days at the next late fair. Funds were appropriated to assist the horticultural society and for advertising. The state banks report shows a main of deposits and rising total resources. A. Torge will not seek the Republican nomination for secretary of state. The state board of public affairs plans a July 20 meeting to review the budget and northern Wisconsin issues. State Treasurer Dahl reported inheritance tax receipts for the quarter ending June 30. The Political Equality League of Wisconsin filed expenses totaling $7,629.64 since June 1.
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Archbold Impeachment Indictment Approved by House Committee
Washington July 6 final draft of the impeachment indictment against Judge Robert W Archbald of the Commerce Court was approved today by the house judiciary committee. Chairman Clayton will present it to the house on Monday and request immediate consideration with a list of seven managers to conduct the trial before the senate. Judiciary members expect adoption after a brief debate.
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Washington, D. GC
Robert W. Archbald
House Committee
Clayton
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Heat Extremes Fatal in La Crosse Wisconsin
John Spirka a car repairer for St Paul road company died after entering an ice house to cool off during a heat wave. The rapid temperature change caused a fatal shock and he was moved to a hospital for treatment before succumbing.
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la Crosse
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John Spirka
St. Paul Road
Olympic Liner Placed Aground Off Ellis Island
The White Star liner Olympic bound for Europe struck a shoal near Ellis Island and was pulled free after tug assistance. The ship sustained no damage and continued on its voyage to Europe.
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New York
Olympic
Ellis
Europe
Ice Magnate Recovered After Attack
Ice magnate Charles Mere, once attacked and badly injured, has fully recovered. The noted ice and fruit dealer, previously sealed on Thursday, is reported in good health and back in business.
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Asecetatea Prees
Charles Mere
Critics attack high school courses in national report
The Education Association denounces U S high school offerings as general, inadequate and too focused on college prep. Oklahoma and Wisconsin officials defend the system while proposing four year programs with vocational study. Cary and Brandenburg cite disputes over math arts and languages as causes of disagreement.
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General Manager Named for North Western Bell in Milwaukee
Milwaukee July 6 The Bell Telephone Company announces a new general manager in Milwaukee named Beymour who will oversee operations. The central organization formed last year standardizes methods across Michigan Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana to boost efficiency and handle growing business. The new plan places an executive in charge locally rather than department heads reporting to Chicago specialists, maintaining personnel and structure. B F Sunny remains president and Alonag Burt is vice president in charge of operations.
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Bryan Hanged in Effigy at Colonial Beach
News dispatch from Washington reports a Bryan effigy hanged at Colonial Beach a summer resort. A single disappointed man is blamed for the act after the Baltimore convention outcome. Residents cut down the effigy and threw it into the Potomac river.
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Washington, D. C
William
J. Bryan
Colonial Beach
Peat ‘Bete
Baltimore
Puteuac River
Explosion in Sulphur Mill Shakes Brooklyn Frontier
Three men possibly mortally injured and twelve others burned as a huge emery wheel overheated and exploded in the basement of the National Sulphur Works in Brooklyn. The blast sparked a fire, triggering panic in surrounding tenements and drawing emergency crews.
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