Americans Lead In Olympic Games Opening Ovation Amid Rain
The London opening of the Olympic Games drew a huge crowd including royalty as the American team of 90 received an ovation. In the 1500 meter heats J Sullivan led the New York club with 4 minutes 7 3 4 seconds, while Melville Sheppard and others posted strong times. England’s stars did not yield, with H A Wilson among expected contenders, despite the rain-lashed start.
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United States
England
London
Shepherds Bush
Duke and Duchess of
Sparta
Crown Prince
Princess
Sweden
Duke of
Argyle
Duke
Duchess of
Can
J. Sullivan
Trish-American Athletic Club
New York
Lightboy
Chicago Athletic Club
Chicago
St. Louis
J. P. Halatead
New York Athletic Club
Butterfield
Batterby
Lastores
Hungary
Goodwin
Foster
M. F. Hallows
Laugh
Italy
Relily
H. A. Wilson
Thaw Remains in Jail as Hearing Pushed to September
In White Plains on July 13 Harry Thaw was denied a jury hearing on his mental condition and remains in jail at the Poughkeepsie facility until the third Monday in September, as Justice Mille adjourned the case. Thaw expresses optimism about his liberty while enjoying the jail’s comforts.
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White Plains
N. Y
Harry Thaw
Poukhkeopsia
Mattowan
Mille
Thaw
Moyer Declines Reelection at Western Federation Convention
Charles H. Moyer declares he will not seek reelection as president at the Western Federation of Miners convention in Denver. William D. Haywood, former secretary, is expected to be elected president.
Girl Runs Away to Work Dining Cars Dressed as Boy
Melwood Kemmaster a 17 year old San Francisco girl left home amid unhappy relations and sought work on railroad dining cars in male attire. She was arrested in Omaha for vagrancy and, after admitting she posed as a boy, was advised to return home. She had planned to escape for months and hoped for stability if a suitable husband appeared. She was later dismissed from the payroll and the train, then penitently agreed to go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melwood Kemmaster
San Francisco
Omaha
Melwood
Elks Convention Opens in Dallas with Tener Address
Nearly all delegates attend the B P O Elks annual convention in Dallas Texas as John K Tener grand exalted ruler delivers a principal address. The day lays groundwork for the main business with a Mexican dinner planned for 40000 at session’s end.
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Dallas
Texas
Elks
John K. Tener
Charleroi
Brutal murder of Hazel Drew shocks Troy community
The body of Hazel Drew, 19, Troy, was found floating in Teal pond ten miles from the city. She had been missing since July 4, with skull crushed and signs of brutal maltreatment. Police seek occupants of a mysterious four passenger auto seen near the pond at the Fourth, two men and two women on that night, later two men and one woman on return.
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Hazel Drew
Troy
N. Y
Teal Pond
Grace Brown
Chester Gillette
Big Boose Lake
Gillette
Hazel
Moyer Declines Reelection At Miner Union Convention
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners will not seek reelection at the Denver convention this week. William D. Haywood is expected as a potential candidate to succeed him. The gathering is anticipated to be smaller and less significant than last year’s event, the largest in the federation’s 1804–era history.
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Moyer
Denver
Col
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Union
William D. Haywood
Federation
Slayer of Hobo Goes Free in Washington Shooting
F. 2 Blake, a Northern Pacific brakeman who shot hobo Charles Rice at Toppenish Washington, and was wounded, has been discharged from custody and will not be prosecuted. He remains in North Yakima hospital and is expected to recover.
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Hobo
Blake
Northern Pacific
Charles Rice
Toppenish
Wash
North Yakima
Hermiston Irrigated District Seeks High Class Crops
Hermiston Herald editor C. B. Baker foresees the Hermiston Irrigated district becoming a producer of high value crops. With 320 acres under government project, pela nuts, almonds, walnuts, Tokay grapes, Bing cherries and other fruits are tested. Baker notes light irrigation and seepage can sustain many crops, calling the project one of the west’s finest irrigation ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston
C. BE. Baker
Hermiston Herald
Italy
Baker
Persian capital terror as revolution looms
Teheran July 13 news says Zell-Es-Sultan, uncle of Mohammed Ali Mirza, marches on the capital with revolutionists. Authorities fear the shah will not restore the constitution and that revolution may spread across the empire aided by Russia. Life threats against Mirza are posted daily on blank walls throughout Teheran.
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Rasia
Mohammed Ali Mirza
Teheran
Persia
Zell-Es-Sultan
Rusala
Shah
Mirza
Stoetersburg
Yakutsk
Siberia
Kemoff
Kemoffs
TAKE REBELS TO EL PASO
Thirty two revolutionists arrive under guard from Casas Grandes with Judge Lira and four bodyguards. Reports say some are sentenced to salt mines while others may be shot at Chihuahua. Prisoners were moved by train and hidden to avoid a crowd as troops reinforce Juarez and Casas Grandes where rebel activity is high.
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el Paso
Texas
Casas Grandes
Lira
Chihuahua
Jautrez
Juarez
Millionaire Archbold Urges Frugal Living Amid Panic
New York July 13. John D Archbold head of Standard Oil calls for economy and personal expense cuts. He notes his wealth allowed building several college structures recently. A study of the Millionaire panic finds eight representative families with $400,000 fortunes planning expenses cuts starting in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Co
Sailor Sought After Fight Leads to Drowning
San Francisco July 1 detectives search for an unknown sailor from the cruiser West Virginia after a fight with a marine. The sailor swam to safety while the marine drowned. investigators suspect the sailor may be a deserter in hiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Clty
West Virginia
Lincoln Ovation for Kern as Bryan Quips on White House
In Lincoln on July 13 Kern received an ovation from citizens while Bryan greeted him with a quip about the vice presidency. The pair walked arm in arm to the lawn and sat as rain drove them indoors. Kern mocked Bryan's offer to share the White House as a joke.
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Lincoln
Ned
Kern
Bryan
White House
Evidence of murder rocks San Francisco case
In San Francisco a 13 year old boy has died and Augustine Delmonte is suspected. Police say a strong chain of circumstantial evidence is forming about his possible involvement. Delmonte admits trouble with the Buchinoff boy on the day of the death. The body was found in a refuse bin after police note the site was closed at 5 pm ruling out accidental burial. Delmonte’s lawyers advise silence.
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San Francisco
Siay
Augustine Delmonte
John Buchinoff
Delmonte
Buchinoff
Delmontes
Wedding to Settle Feud Between Yuan and Chang Families
Hong Kong reports the imperial astronomical board meets urgently to arrange a propitious wedding between the son of Yuan Chi-Pai and the daughter of Chang Chi-Tung. The empress hopes the union will unite the rival progressive and conservative parties. Both principals are enemies, yet the alliance is seen as a means to end the long feud.
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Hong Kong
Imperial Astronomical Board
Yuan Chi-Pai
Chang Chi-Tung
Young Yuan
Miss Chang
Taft Days Spent In Study Preparing Cincinnati Acceptance
in Hot Springs Virginia on July 13 Taft spent the day in study and dictation for his Cincinnati acceptance speech He plans to outline the histories of the two parties and spend the week preparing it It is understood Bryan will be censured as a demagogue
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Hot Springs
Taft
Cincinnati
Bryan
Vancouver boycott threat over anti-opium law
Vancouver July 13 local Chinese members of the 18 guilds threaten a boycott of Canadian goods similar to actions against the United States and Japan if Ottawa’s anti-opium legislation passes. The largest opium factories this side of China are in British Columbia.
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Vancouver
B. C
United States
Japan
Ottawa
China
British Columbia
Drowning at Eneglieh Bay Claims Three Lives
In Eneglieh bay Vancouver on July 13 three persons drowned when children wading in shallow water went beyond their depth. A medical man who tried to rescue them also drowned. Two little girls died and two others were resuscitated after great difficulty.
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Vancouver
B. C
Eneglieh Bay
Mystic Shrine Imperial council opens with sign of crescent
In St Paul Minnesota on July 13 the sign of the scimitar and crescent appears in every window as Mystic Shrine nobles gather for the Imperial council opening tomorrow morning.
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St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Mystic Shrine
Imperial Council
New Japanese Government Reorganizes Cabinet
Tokio July 13 Acting under an imperial order Marquis Katsura today proceeded to reorganize the cabinet after resignation. It is expected the new government will soon be in working order.
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Tokio
Japan
Katsura
Not extraditable bigamy case alters custody
John Everett Young was arrested in Victoria British Columbia at Seattle police request on a bigamy charge but cannot be extradited as the offense is not extraditable. Mary Alice Young alleged wife No 2, in police custody, will be released.
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John Everett Young
Victoria
B. C
Seattle
Mary Alice Young
Young
England After Adams Prosecution Sparks International Affair
Rumors claim Britain funds prosecution of Steve Adams in the Arthur Collings murder case. England donates thousands for the Pinkertons aiding the Collins investigation while Sam Miguel County covers trial costs if Adams is convicted. The British government seeks severe punishment to avoid escaping justice.
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Tima
Grand
Junction
Steve Adame
Arthur Colling
Colling
Brough
America
England
Pinkertons
Collins
Sam Miguel
Adams
Arthur Colins
Government Sale At Umatilla Dam Ends Early
The government sale of horses and machinery at the Umatilla irrigation project dam was called off after four horses sold. About 40 work horses were listed and two teams were sold before the sale was halted. A crowd from Spokane Seattle Portland and other northwest cities watched hoping for bargains.
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Umatilla Irrigation Project
Spokane
Seattle
Portland
Northwest
WF Guion Dies at Walla Walla Newspaper Man 45
William F. Guion longtime newspaper man and business manager of the Morning Tribune died in Walla Walla from diabetes after months of illness. native of Indiana about 45, survived by wife and a son, both at Walla Walla. He had worked at Omaha Bee Spokesman Review Statesman and Pendleton Tribune before joining the Tribune. Interment likely in a Walla Walla cemetery.
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Indiana
William F. Guion
Morning Tribune
Walla Walla
St. Anthony's Hospital
Guion
Omaha Bee
Middle West
Spokesman- Review
Spokane
The
Tribune
Two Workers Die In Pasadena Well Rope Collapse
In north Pasadena at Rubie Water company well a rope supporting a small cage broke. Two workmen were hurled 200 feet to the bottom and killed. The dead are C. A. Ridenour and Rudolph Batona. They were backing up the wall during the operation.
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Pasadena
Cal
Rubie Water Company
C. A. Ridenour
Rudolph Batona
Watts Sues Stone for Damages Over Libel Claim
Homer J Watts former Athena Schools principal and law practitioner files in circuit court seeking 4600 with 1600 for alleged libel plus 3000 for aggravation. He claims Jerry Stone published a slanderous story in 1907 accusing him of disobedience profanity and insult to pupils damaged his employment prospects and reputation.
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Jerry Stone
Homer J. Watts
Athena
Stone
Watte
Watts
Athena Schools
Athema
Officials Home After Garfield Tour In Oregon and Idaho
General Passenger Agent William McMurray and J H ONeill concluded a tour with Secretary Garfield, traveling in Oregon Idaho on private car 61 to Portland. They accompanied the Garfield party to Boise City, enjoyed the Boise Payette irrigation drive, and praised Umatilla county and Pendleton hospitality.
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William McMurray
J. H. O'Neill
Garfield
Oregon
Idaho
Portland
Boise City
Boise-Payette
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Umatilla
Hospital fire wipes out Cle Elum facility report
The Evelyn Cle Elum hospital located just west of Cle Elum Washington was burned to the ground Thursday afternoon. All inmates were removed safely. The hospital was owned by the miners' beneficial association and valued at seven to eight thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn-Cle Elum Hospital
Cle Elum, Wash
Boy 12 Paralyzed After Horse Accident
John Cranston, age 12, son of North Yakima railroad worker, was thrown from a horse Monday evening and stepped on, crushing his stomach. He is not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cranston
North Yakima
Sunset Magazine publicity visit to county for booklet
A. J. Wells of Sunset Magazine is in the city to collect data for a county publicity booklet and a six page story. He plans to stay about a week gathering material and will be shown around by J. B. Gwinn and confer with Major Lee Moorhouse on using Indine views for the project.
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A. J. Wells
The
Sunset Magazine
Publicity Bureau
Sunset
Wells
J. B. Gwinn
Publicity Bureau Committee
Lee Moorhouse
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Empress of China
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Britain
Homer
Wats
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