Stokes Testimony Prolonged in Attempted Murder Case
New York July 7 court continued examination in the case charging an attempt to murder W. E. D. Stokes by Miss Lillian Graham and Miss Ethel Conrad. Stokes described letters found after the shooting and Miss Conrad’s account of a troubled visits. The proceeding aims to gauge grand jury referral readiness while defense pressed on the letters and Stokes accused sympathies.
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Associated Press
New York
W. E. D. Stokes
Stokes
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
Miss Conrad
Miss Graham
John Singleton
California
Ian
Stokey
Conrad
Louisville
Bluefields
Venezuela
Belgium
Amse
Seizied
Toseph Cummins
Ansonia
Gleaven
Varnae
Steamer Santa Rosa Goes Ashore Near Point Arguello
Reports from Surf and Point Arguello say the Santa Rosa grounded near the coast at low tide with passengers aboard. Two lumber steamers stand by as salvage plans unfold. officials expect the vessel to be floated at high tide with no current danger to passengers.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Santa Rusa
San Diego
Point Arguello
Santa Barbara
Surf
Santa Rosa
Farsi
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Santa Itosa
Santa Barbara County
Standard OU Company
Point Argueilo
Parque Coast Steamship Company
Light House
Centralian
Helen P. Drew
Delays in release of stored goods raised in New York
Ti Levett of New York, counsel for importers in the cutlery valuations inquiry, told the House Expenditures Committee that unreasonable delays in releasing goods from port storage cause major trouble. He cited waits after appraisal and two months for clearance in some cases.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New York
House Committee On
Treasury Department
Ti. Levett
Levett
Exposition Commission Proposed for Panama-Pacific Fair
A three member United States commission with salaries of 7500 each was proposed in the senate today to prepare and operate the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco in 1915. Opposed as premature the move was tied to the urgent deficiency appropriation bill, but assurances were given that the commission would be provided in the near future.
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Ity Assocaien Prem
Washington, D.C
United States
San Francisco
Senate
Heyburn
Idaho
Russian Premier Stolypin Ill With Serious Illness
A St Petersburg cable dispatch reports Russian premier Stolypin is seriously ill, causing concern. He is described as a key diplomat whose death at this juncture could alter the future of the Muscovite empire.
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St. Vetersburg
Stolypin
Harape
Americans Triumph in Polo as English Golf Remains Elite
The article lauds the American polo team and Captain Itarry Payne Whitney for their victories over the British. It notes Americans dominate on land and sea but lag in golf, attributing this to work commitments and lack of aristocratic breeding. It contrasts English focus on golf with American working life and hints at future supremacy only if wealth and class produce gentlemen.
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Itarry Payne Whitney
Redcoats
England
Lise
Cote No Kigiing
Harpar
Beaumont Wins Race at Vincennes in 1.06 Mile Flight
Lieutenant Conneau known as Andre Beaumont won the 1.06 mile international circuit aviation race at Vincennes, adding to his Paris to Rome victory for the French navy. Garros finished second and Vidart third. nine of fifty starters reached Calais to Paris final leg amid injuries and fatalities.
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Associated Press
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Conneau
Andre Beaumont
Vincennes
Rome
Garros
Vidart
Amiens
Kimmerling
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Hisma
Calais
Issy-Les-Moullineaux
Madrid
Bertaux
Monis
M. Lepine
Beaumont
Roland Garros
Vincennes Wood
Triumph Vidardt
Gibert
Gilbert
Renaux
Kim Merling
Gar- Tos
Ilartz
Berlin
Kirtland
Washington
Army Aviation Field
College Park
Berwyn
Toverdale
Wiwardsville
Capitol
Sandeg
Washington Barracks
Milling
Italians Surrounded After Fatal Sheriff Shooting
A Wisconsin special reports two Italians who escaped Eagle River officers after fatally shooting Sheriff Radcliffe and wounding Deputy Hanson are trapped in woods near Ackley. Farmers spotted them at dawn and two posses chase. Radcliffe remains alive but gravely injured. Hanson is seriously wounded but not fatally. The pair were sought for burglary when captured.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Uly T
Wisconsin
Nhinelander Ve
Eagle Hiver
Sherif John Radcliffe
John Hanson
Ackley
Redcliffe
Stanson
Wisconsin Welcomes Deaf Education Convention
Delavan Wisconsin hosts the American Instructors of the Deaf convention. Secretary Duncan McGregor outlines Wisconsin’s progress in advanced segregation and practical education. Georgia Superintendent N O Connor reviews southern work. The session continues tomorrow in Delavan.
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Associated Press
Delavan
Wis
Wisconsin
Duncan McGregor
McGovern
McGregor
C. P. Cary
Delavanii
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Largest opium seizure at San Francisco port on Iberia
Smuggling bust at San Francisco uncovers 583 five fuel tins of opium hidden in a coal bunker aboard the Pacific Mail steamship Iberia, arriving from the Orient. Officers valued the contraband at about 22 500 dollars and removed 500 tons of coal for access.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Customs House
Pacific Mail
Iberia
Orient
Oshkosh Stores Adjust Hours to Meet New Law
Oshkosh stores employing women clerks rearrange schedules to comply with a state law limiting women’s work to ten hours daily and fifty five hours weekly. Several merchants announce specific changes including earlier openings, meal breaks, and Saturday hours to stay within the limit while maintaining operations.
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Oshkosh
Ono
Focal
S. Hermann Company
Northwestern
Heymann
Plummer
J. ¥. Hull
Ecleatica
J. H W. Bauland
Newman
Luther Davies
Joseph H. Kits
Gustave Koester
Baum & Callin
Qre
H. Hatch
A. C. Gallagher
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Joca Exchange
Sik
Deys
Worl
Jennie Chase
Jocal
Postal Telegraph Company
British offer to Egypt succession sparks major reshuffle
Lord Kitchener, newly titled viscount Haglands leading general, offered the succession to Sir Eldon Goret, British agent and consul general in Egypt. The government views Kitchener as the era's greatest organizer and seeks expert brain treatment analysis amid Egyptian affairs.
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Lord Kitchener
Visecount
Haglands
Kitchener
Matleig
Egypt
McNamara Murder Case Argued In Los Angeles Court
Los Angeles July court session packed as defense contends extradition of John J McNamara from Indiana for dynamiting makes murder trial illegal. Prosecution argues murder trial valid regardless of extradition basis and charges.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
McNameara Brothers
John J. McNamwara
Indiana
Ilegal
Charge Provokes Attack In Cincinnati Courthouse
July 7 In Cincinnati Judge Willian Jackson allegedly attacked by Prosecutor Avery after a dispute over Cox perjury indictments and exceptions in chambers. The confrontation escalated when Avery accused the judge of fabricating exceptions to influence the case.
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Vay Assarlledt Press
Cincinnat
Willian Jackson
George Fh
Corumian Avery
Avery
Jurge Dickson
Cox
Juriot
Avery Frauily
Commission Form of Government Advocated in Senate
The commission form of government was urged by Senator Owen of Oklahoma in a Senate speech, argued to restore integrity and efficiency, end corruption and commercial influence, and expand direct democracy via initiative, referendum, and recall. He cited urban corruption as a driver for reform and noted cities adopting forms of this system recently, with a plan where citizens nominate mayors and commissioners, elect a five-member council with broad powers. The report also notes a street car strike in Mexico City being resolved.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Owen
Oklahoma
Senate
United States
Betu Secon Farty
Afty
Owens
Wes Moines
Estineris
Gift Council
Associates Press
Mexico City
Tien de
End of Mexican Strike Restores Wages Accord
The company withdraws the original three cent per hour wage offer and crews return to work this afternoon. The strike ends with acceptance of a revised wage arrangement and resumption of duties by workers.
Grand Republic Bumps Obstruction Off Norton's Point
The steamer Grand Republic, sister ship to the ill fated Gernsbergl Slocum, collided with a hidden obstruction near Norton's point while en route to Rockaway Beach. About 1,500 passengers, many women and children, stirred excitement but were quickly quieted.
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Associated Press
New York
Grand Republic
Gensbergl Slocum
Rockaway Beach
Norton's Point
Taft Leaves Washington After White House Departure
President Taft leaves Washington with Secretary Hillen and Major Butt at 2 oclock in Allangie. The brief item notes his departure from the capital with accompanying officials.
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Associated Press
Weshington
D. C
Tan
Hillen
Major Butt
Oreck
Allangie
Chicago Bowling Tournament Award Seen Next Year
Chicago is expected to receive the bowling tournament award at an executive committee meeting to be held here in Mecron. The announcement was made today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mecron
Spain Not Dishonored Says U S Engineer Chief
Madrid July 7 All papers print statement by General William H. Uhdbv chief of engineers United States Army that he believes the destruction of the battleship Indiana Harbor was caused by an internal explosion rather than an external force The Associated Press notes the US ships will be shown to have retained honor despite the incident though Spain had to concede positions to American forces
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Madrid
William HE
Uhdbv
Ehief
United States Army
Imdiavanak Harbor
A.B. O.e Jo
Gamble Visits Chicago With Lorimer Inquiry Team
Senator Gamble of South Dakota arrived in Chicago to confer with committee attorneys John W. Marble and Jenna J. Kedaly. The committee planned sessions here within two weeks and expected new witnesses to be called, with Senator Lorimer possibly testifying in this city.
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Associated Dress
Chicago
Senator Gamble
South Dakota
Lorimer Senttorial Investigating Committee
John W. Marble
Jenna J. Kedaly
Writ of Error for Dietz Granted by State Supreme Court
Special to Tt Jom reports that Justice John Winslow granted a writ of error in the Dietz case from Wannun. Attny McKenns, counsel for Dieta, will promptly prepare the bill of exceptions for submission at the court's January term.
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du Tar
John Dietz
Cumecon
Mannaw
Wannun
Johm Winslow
State Supreme Court
Adtatney McKenns
Cmmsel
Dieta
Milk Wagon Fatality Near Milwaukee Aged 15
Orval Johnson, a fifteen year old boy living near Milwaukee, was killed when a heavily laden milk wagon struck a loose bridge plank and toppled him. He died after being hospitalized. The incident occurred near the city limits as the wagon passed over the malfunctioning bridge.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Aptelal
Eay Claire
Orval Johnson
Water in reservoir tainted by decomposed body found
Martins Ferry and Bridgeport residents reported foul water taste from the local reservoir. The tank was cleaned last night and the decomposed body of a man was discovered inside. Investigators suspect foreign workers in the coal mines used the reservoir, prompting officials to review water safety measures.
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Associatal Press
Martins Ferry
Bridgeport
Heat Wave Lifts from Major Cities With Widespread Relief
Relief from the extreme heat reaches most large U.S. cities as the Downtrodden region from northern Virginia to southeastern Pennsylvania cools, with New York Boston Chicago and Philadelphia reporting lower temperatures and ongoing deaths and prostrations in several areas.
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
Manhattan
Atlantic
Kamena
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
New Jerey
District of Columbia
Weather Bureau
New Wayhiad
New York
Lake
Ohio
Mississippi
Plains
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Tom
Boston
Chitado
Thomas Welsh
Welg
Tle
Kansas
Kansas City
Nebraska
St Joseph
O Nnaha
Oston
Mass
Jacob Seerar
Roxbury
Akron
Philadelphia
Fallieres Back in Paris After Holland Visit
President Fallieres and a French delegation, including Foreign Minister De Selves, returned to Paris from a trip to Holland. The party was welcomed at the station by cabinet members. Jules Cambon, ambassador to Germany, postponed his departure to Bertin to confer with Premier Faure and De Selves on the Moroccan situation.
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Paris
Faltsires
de Selves
Holland
Jules Cambon
Germany
Bertin
Lauliux Aml M. de Selves
King and Queen to Ireland on Royal Visit
King George and Queen Mary with the prince of Wales and Princess Mary left London today for Ireland where they will arrive tomorrow. The royal party will continue to Wales on Wednesday.
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Associated Press
London
George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Princess Mary
Ireland
Wales
Weather forecast note with scattered terms
Fragmentary weather notice mentions showers and warmer temperatures with stray words about sun days, forecast sections, and day length. Contains unreadable fragments and likely OCR garble rather than a clear forecast or location.
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