Robbed by a Band of 12 Railway Bandits
Philadelphia Erie mall robbery ends in gunfire as 12 bandits hijack a Philadelphia Erie train. Conductor Rooney injured, Carl Anderson hurled from a embankment, William Hart shot in the leg, Abe Carey and Bleck wounded, mail and express cars looted, train wreck narrowly averted, posse in pursuit near Erie, July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Penn
Philadelphia-Erie
Rooney
Carl Anderson
William Hart
Bleck
Abe Carey
Shonts to face divorce suit amid Paris visit
Theodore Shonts of New York a friend of Morfan and head of the Interborough-Metropolitan Street Railway will be sued for divorce by his wife Mrs Shonts who has begun proceedings for legal separation while staying with her daughter Duchess De Chaulnes in Paris. The couple's marital differences remain undiscussed with no firm details released. a 1908 alienation suit against Shonts is cited as a past incident.
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Paris
Theodore Shonts
New York
Morfan
Interborough-Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Shant
Archibald
New Yorkaw
Shonts
Paria
Frederick Hirsh
U S Buys Land From Solons Amid Whispered Deals
Washington July 1 Congressman Steson of Mississippi today introduced a resolution in the house to investigate whispered charges that certain congressmen own land near the Union Station and are arranging to sell it to the government. The plan calls for a five member committee to probe land ownership along the route between Union Station and the Capitol as provided by a sundry bill from years ago. The property is being bought piecemeal at about 500000 dollars annually. The commission handling purchases includes Vice President Sherman the speaker of the house and the superintendent of the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Steson
Mississippi
House
Janis
Sherman
Capitol
Vancouver and Spokane Tie in Morning Game
Vancouver and Spokane played a morning game ending in a tie. Spokane scored 110 to Vancouver 110 and the article notes a close contest with neither side securing a win. The report mentions Vancouver and Spokane as the teams and cites the tied score from the match.
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Vancouver
Spokane
Changes in Postal Service Roll Out Across United States
Washington reports major postal changes nationwide today. Postal savings banks open in several cities including New York and San Francisco with more to follow. Postmaster salaries rise across states by 100 to 900 yearly. clerks and carriers receive promotions. New rail car rules ban wooden core poling between steel cars. All mail cars to have steel frame. A fast freight mail system debuts to move periodicals from New York, Boston, and other publishing centers, aiming to cut costs versus traditional second class carriage.
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Washington
Uncle Sim
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Cleveland
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Aston
Springfield
Miss
Augusta
Philadelphia
Chicago
American Birdman Wins Coupe Internationale
East Church Isle of Stepney England July 1 Aviator Weyman the American won the Coupe Internationale the world’s grand German event. He flew 94 miles in 71 minutes 86 15 seconds heading at 75 miles per hour. The race marked the third internation cup ahead of Curtis and White. Weymann was the sole American entrant facing leading flyers of the world.
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East Church
Isle of Stepney
Eng
Aviator Weyman
Tading
Glenn Curtis
Rheims
France
Grahoam White
Clermont Park
New York
Weymann
Washington reorganizes U.S. Army into three departments
The army will be reorganized on a war basis into three departments instead of nine, shifting executive power and directing most work to the field. The Columbia includes Alaska and Yellowstone Park with Vancouver Barracks as HQ. the West under General Arthur Murray covers California and the Colombian Department. the East under General Fred B. Grant includes the Gulf. The Philippine department remains unchanged. A notable savings is anticipated from the reorganization.
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Washington
United States Army
Department of the
Vancouver Barracks
San Francisco
Arthur Murray
Department of California
Department of the Columbian
Department of the East
Fred B. Grant
Department of the Gulf
Philippine
War Department
Sew Law Cuts 15000 Jobs In Feather Industry
New York July That 15000 girls will be thrown out of employment and 419000000 industry destroyed by the shield for bird protection which goes into effect today, to the declamation of business men. Under the act only the plumage of ostriches and chickens can be used in the feather industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Three Injured In Dynamite Train Collision Near LA
Three men were injured when southbound freight train 642 collided with a push car loaded with dynamite near Los Angeles. The explosion derailed the engine and five cars. two victims were likely fatally hurt, including dynamite handler August Hoffman who was uncapping a cartridge on the track. Fireman Raymond Fegan suffered a fractured thigh and is expected to recover. The engineer was badly hurt.
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Carl Amlerson
California Tunnel
Cours
Los Angeles
Tunnel
Southern Profile Railway
August Hoffman
Union Hardwire and Metal Company
Raymond Fegan
Hanson malt bill bans sale of malt products
Provisions in St. Paul Minnesota take effect today prohibiting sale of malt. The Hanson malt bill targets malt squares and prohibits the sale of malt in certain uses, with implications for local merchants and brewers amid July 1 enforcement.
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St. Paul
Minn
Hanson
Canada and U S Open Columbia River Navigation
Washington July 2. A report from the War Department seeks a two million dollar estimate to survey the Columbia River. A Canadian proposal asks the United States to open the river within Canadian territory with the condition that Canada receive a share of works completed. Oregon figures are referenced in the discussions of surveys and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Express Firms and Officials to Be Probed by ICC
Washington July 2 The Interstate Commerce Commission on its own motion ordered investigations into the major express companies rates and activities following a petition filed a year ago by leading commercial bodies of several cities. Officials are also expected to be investigated.
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Washington
Interstate Commeter Commission
Weston Strawberry Day and Horse Show Observed
Ideal weather boosts attendance for Weston Ore first annual Strawberry Day and Horse Show. Visitors sample mountain strawberries, view exhibits of cereals and produce, and enjoy a morning program by local band, with addresses by CC W Avery and S F Wilton. Afternoon features a horse show with judges from Helix Milton and Walla Walla, followed by a baseball game and street sports.
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Spechi
Weston
Ore
Jy L
Ileal
Westen
Pendleton
Ollock
Inter
Weaston
Main Street
John Walker
Helix
Rjimtveon
Walla Walla
Mack Couthburn
Milton
Wes- Lin Mountain Aml
Pea Ridge
Whith
Browicho Tueting
Onil Riolepss
Better Service Meacham Granted Better Service
The improvement comes from the temperation facilities and offers of the Commercial Association Fund, with rail officials approving a plan after a Wednesday conference. Superintendent J. Batlins of the division at W. K. N. SOM Victoria wired the agent to begin work tomorrow. Meacham will be a flag station for train No. 18, previously a tag station for trunk lines, with expanded duties to shuttle to and from the desert resort.
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Raiload
J. Batlins
Inogen Divinium
Moran Faces Fire as July Fourth Bout Promises Fireworks
In San Francisco on July 1 Moran reacts to Wolgast's boasts about their upcoming July 4 title clash. Moran says he has the punch and has defeated men Wolgast could barely stand up to, staking his claim as the stronger boxer while the heated talk continues.
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Moran
San Francisco
Wolgast
Wolfret
Sheriff hunts robbers near Cow Creek canyon chase
Klondale Sheriff Quine continues the hunt for robbers believed connected to the Shasta and Oregon Express robberies. He has just returned from pursuing the Shesta gang and indicates the posse is near Cow Creek canyon with the Bhasta Limited suspects. The June 16 pursuit left the location undisclosed.
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Klondale
Shasta
Oregon Express
Che Sime
Glenilate
Sherif Quine
Oregen Express
Jaurty
Quine
Shesta Rabbers
Cow Creek Canyon
Bhasta Limited
Brimndman Flies Over Broadway Into New York Sky
New York July 1 Ariator Harry Atwood broke American records for passenger carrying on a cross country flight with Bilward Pleat. They departed from New London Conn. and landed on Governors Island after circling above skyline rooftops and the Long Island Sound. The flight lasted two hours and 66 minutes covering about 135 miles.
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New York
Harry Atwood
Bussenger
New London
Conn
Bilward
Hixteenth Street
Manhattan
Long Island Sound
Governors Island
Atwood
Broadway
Protests Rise Over Cayuse Fourth Celebration
Christian Indians on the Cayuse reservation protest the annual Fourth of July observance, calling it a disgrace for drunken revels and gambling. They appeal to Major E L Swartalander to halt Poker Jim’s planned two week celebration. Campmeeting at Tatullla reports strong turnout with 200 campers and 208.50 raised for a Fourth of July dinner, amid leadership by Rev J N Cornelison and Father Cataldo.
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Poker Jim
Cayuse
J. N. Cornelizon
Tutullla Mission
Father Cataldo
E.L. Swartalander
Swartslander
Weston
J. N. Cornelison
Hissory
Tatullla
Phillip Jones
Charles van Pelt
Parsons Motauinic
John Crow
Trust Report Public: United Steel Corporation Exposed
Washington dispatch summarizes the Bureau of Corporations report on the United Steel Trust. Over ten years the trust paid about 12 percent dividends on invested capital while much property remained undeveloped. The report notes 75 percent control of lake ores and rail reach from mine to lake, with no recommendations issued.
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Truat Ls
Washington
Bureau of Corporations
United Steel Corporation
Taft
Herbert Knox Smith
Smith
Steel Corporation
Yale
Asiatic Cholera Appears in Auburn New York
Auburn July 1 Asiatic cholera has appeared here. Tomaso Rirardi an Italian immigrant who arrived three weeks ago died today in a lodging house after a few days illness. Police surrounded the house and Rirardi's effects were burned. State board of health notified and his sons exposed placed under quarantine.
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Auburn
Tomaso Rirardi
Tomasso
State Board of Health
Earthquake Shocks Hit California Cities This Afternoon
Two heavy earthquake shocks struck California cities including San Francisco Sacramento and San Jose causing plaster to fall from ceilings and widespread alarm. Damages and exact epicenter were not confirmed in the reports from this afternoon.
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California
San Francisco
Hwoklom
Sacraamento
San Princisen
Milich
Fio
Goddess of Liberty Named for Fourth of July Celebration
The article describes Goddess of Liberty to preside at the Fourth of July events with sister goddesses and a central figure to stand in for patriotism. It notes a parade, decorations, and a program of duties by Pendleton merchants and listed store owners agreeing to participate in the celebration. Includes names of stores such as Alexander Department Store and The Wonder Store and mentions preparations with a Golden Rule Store and others.
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Vluwe
Alexander Department Store
Peeples Warehouse
Wonder Store
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Climbef
Cara
BE Mack
Treakedd
F&f Nomis
de Ndite
Mrs. Shonts
NEW York Street Railway
Muin
U.S
U. S
Sew Law
Canada
U. S. Way Open
Columbia
Express
Umatilla County
Brimndman
Pist TiMis
Reverend Corneilson
Pather Cataldo Object
Cayuse Pestiva
Portland
Fouil
Solomon Milt Lorm
Wronte
TRUST
Auburn, New York
Aer
Claire Raley
Whal
John Haley Jehaw
Tilberty
Pendleton Auto Company
Iis
Sam He
H. H. Wessel
Bosten
W. Clit & Co
Taylor Hardware Co
LaDow & Patersom Tord Hrathers
Ralph Fulsom
Workingmen'’s Clothing Co
Wohlenfors
F. E. T Avengond, & Co
A. Bebaefer
Aux
Beart
Reval M. Sewtelle
William E. Hanscom
Standard Grocery Company
W. EB. Waters
Stora
Gray Brothers, Cleerce
Stark John Ss. Paker
Golden Rule
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