Roosevelt Welcome Sparks City Crowd in New York
Lower New York brims with throngs awaiting Teddy Roosevelt’s return after a 452 day voyage covering nearly 90 000 miles. Offers pour in for prestige posts including a New York paper editorship while Hamilton plans to fly out to greet the steamer. Roosevelt’s world tour featured honors from European monarchs, universities, and armies, and included travels across Africa and Europe ending with the famed reception in New York.
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Teddy
Roosevelt
C. W. Post
National Trades Workers Association
Hamilton
Kaisers
Ambrose Channel
Roosevelts
Mombasa
Nile
Alexandria
Naples
Europe
Southampton
Colonel Roosevelt
Hamburg
Baby flies aloft on fatster's machine near Towngo
Leonard Abergausty aged 4 becomes the youngest aeronaut in America when he climbs onto the lower plane of an airman’s machine in Towngo New Jersey. The pilot, at 200 feet, spun away in fear as the baby peered at him. The craft dived toward the ground and the child fell about thirty feet, landing in bushes with only minor scratches.
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Towngo
N. J
Leonard Abergausty
America
La Grande Banker Granted Short Freedom Before Prison
J W Seriber the La Grande banker was granted temporary freedom until July 10 to prepare for his sentence and arrange his affairs. Judge Bean allowed the extension after Seriber and attorney declined an appeal and sought time to stabilize business. Receiver Walter Nieder of the Furners and Traders bank tendered resignation as the bank’s affairs near completion.
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Portland
People Victorious in Fight Against Orientals
Everett Washington June 17 Superior Judge Black refused the United States Lumber Company's injunction to stop Darrington residents from driving Japanese workers from town. About thirty Japanese employees were involved and the judge ruled no emergency existed as locals claim victory in their effort to remove oriental labor.
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Wash
Black
United States Lumber Company
Darrington
Caid
Roosevelt’s Return Blues Taft Absent From Welcome
Washington witnesses a parade of officials leaving for New York as Colonel Roosevelt returns, with Secretary Wilson and other leaders among the exodus. President Taft plans to speak in Pennsylvania and remains absent from the welcoming events.
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Washington
New York
Roosevelt
Wilson
Meyer
Taft
Villa Nova
Cantion
Money for vote not a bribe says Breckemeyer
Chicago June 17 State Representative Reckemeyer testified in a bribery trial saying he did not view the money paid to vote for Lorimer as a bribe He said he would vote for anyone to defeat Hopkins Rep Link followed him to the stand in Browne bribery case.
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Chicago
Lorimer
Reckemeyer
Browne
Hopkins
Link
Charlton Perceived Departing Verona Steamer Routes
Police report Charlton boarded the Winer Verona and left at Palmers Sicily, returned to Italy, and then sailed to Africa or Turkey. Circulars about him have been sent to those countries. Relatives request exhumation and cremation of Mrs. Charlton and shipment of ashes to San Francisco.
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Como
Charlton
Verona
Palmers
Sicily
Italy
Turkey
Reno Looms for Jeffries Johnson Fight in Nevada
W L Cirney, representing promoters, orders training camps for Jeffries and Johnson near Reno. Jeffries may train at Moh Springs and Johnson at Laughton’s Hot Springs as Reno aims to host the bout. Attorney General Stoddard says Nevada law would allow staging with a $1000 license if contestants are properly licensed.
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Nevada
Bulk Arena
al Reno
Gillet
Goldfield
Reno
W. L. Cirney
Jeffries
Mow Springs
Johnson
Laughton
Stoddard
Governor Says No California Fight Will Be Held
San Francisco on June 17 Governor Lettendid declared the fight will not be held in California. He called the action a powerful stance and claimed outsiders were doubtful about coming to San Francisco to participate in the scrap.
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Llettenid
California
Goldfield Chooses Site for Star Field Fight
The Chamber of Commerce pledged a sale of Star £20 seats. St Soden, June 17, named as the site selection for the upcoming fight at the field.
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Soden
Chamber of Comimberee
Star
Fieldfield
Reno Poised for Major Fight at Poohable Place
June 17 reports say Reno is favored to host the anticipated bout. Public optimism centers on an official announcement soon and preparations to reassure boxing fans that the fight will occur.
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Reno
Rocheniennga
Jolson Trains On in San Prancisco Battle Prep
Tohaasen maintains training, running and tossing medicine ball as preparations for a tough battle. Mrs. Fdlth Tucker and daughter Margaret of Kent, Washington, visit the city, staying with Mrs. Mark Pattin.
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Jolson
San Prancisco
Tohaasen
Fdlth Tucker
Ating Margaret
Kent
Wash
City
Mere Tucker
Mark Pattin
Roy Etter and John Thorne Engage In Holdman County Event
Roy Etter and John Thorne, residents of Holdman County, participate in a local event described as a good citizen effort in a public square setting. The brief item notes their presence and the community context.
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Roy Etter
John Thorne
Holdman Country
Senate Debates New Mexico Arizona Statehood Bill
Washington says senate action on the New Mexico and Arizona statehood bill lasted over two hours with Beveridge Nelson Hughes Smoot delivering speeches in support. The senate adopted the house substitute by party vote 42 to 19, and the measure pending conference with the house.
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Arizona
Senate
Sentor Beveridge
Eraser
Nelson
Hughes
Smoot
Democrats
Washington
New Mexico
Heveridge
Territories
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Frayvier
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Congress
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Carter
Borah
Bornh
Teo
Valley
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Smoot Eaid
Hamilton
Michigan
House Committee On Territories
Curtain 3 O Dawn On Sturgis Ditch Affair
The long stalled Sturgis ditch project north of Pendleton ends as the right of way reverts to the government. Once funded by the Umatilla Irrigation company, the plan to divert Umatilla River water across the reservation and through multiple canals to irrigate thousands of acres faltered after Samuel Sturgis’s death and tight finances. Some backers and observers see government action as likely to reclaim the land for future reclamation projects.
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Umatilla County
Pendleton
Hendley
Umatilla
Samuel Sturgis
Mr. Sturgis
Rothschild
C. 8. Jackson
J. R. Dickson
Wirt Minor
A. J. Adams
Jesse Falling
W. F. Moethek
Charles
Senator Borah Hails 30 Million Irrigation Bill Passed
Washington June 16 Senator Borah, a longtime advocate of irrigation, applauded a Senate vote 67 to 3 approving a 30 million dollar amendment to the conservation bill. He predicted swift House approval and noted Taft’s assurance leaders expect the 30.6 million amendment to pass, linking it with the withdrawal bill.
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Senmite
Washington
Borah
Congress
House
Senate
Taft
Langford Kaufman bout to be held amid militia dispute
In Sacramento Governor Gert ordered two militia companies to San Francisco on Saturday to prevent the Langford Kaufman fight. Louis Blot insisted the bout would occur, threatening an injunction. Attorney General Webb said the militia could be called to stop the event if needed, noting the governor can deploy forces to preserve peace.
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Sacramento
Gert
Lauck
San Francisco
California
Louis Blot
Blot
Webb
Execution at San Quentin for Los Angeles murder
Ernest Wirth was executed at San Quentin for murdering his wife in Los Angeles. After the trap sprung his neck split and blood spurted from the jugular. physicians said prior suicides weakened his muscles. Warden Howle hoped this would end capital punishment and pressed for a law banning it.
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San Quentin
Ernest Wirth
Los Angeles
Wirth
Howle
Strada Sends Agent With Letter to Taft
New Orleans June 17 Consul General Susman for Nicaragua test today for Washington bearing a letter to President Taft from Estrada. The message seeks to influence an appeal by Madrid asking the United States to act as arbitrator in the dispute.
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New Orleans
Susman
Washington
Taft
Fstrada
Madris
United States
Traveling Men Conven tion in Waron and PD June 17
Commercial travelers report Northwest trade conditions improving over previous years with solid prospects for continued business growth and prosperity as the Traveling Men's Convention proceeds in Waron and PD, lasting through Sunday.
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Waron, & PD
Stip
South Dakota
Northwest
Wreck Near Arlington Kills Four, Wires Down Delays Traffic
A freight wreck on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation main line west of Arlington killed four men, including engineer and fireman, with two hoboes fatally injured. A boulder rolled on the track, sending the westbound train into the Columbia River. Wires down hindered details. traffic was halted for hours while eastbound trains were delayed.
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Arlington
Columbia River
Portland
Arelington
Preas
Pendleton
Spokane
Bryan to remain president of Washington Agricultural College
Pullman Wash June 17 President Bryan will stay head of Washington Agricultural College. He announced today he had resigned but regents did not accept it. Bryan and his wife will undertake an extended trip to Europe to regain health and return sometime next fall.
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Pullman, Wash
Bryan
Washington Agricultural College
Europe
Royalty Enters Port Without Ostentation
San Francisco reports the Gaekwar of Barann arrives with Maharani and Princess Inde¢raraka in plain attire and a modest retinue, rejecting royal display.
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San Francisco
Prince Albert
the Gaekwar of
Barann
Maharani
Inde¢raraka
Will Knox Resign to Run for Pennsylvanias Governor
Washington June 17 reports a well authenticated rumor that Secretary of State Know will resign to become a candidate for governor of Pennsylvania. He just returned from Philadelphia where he discussed the campaign and potential nomination. Senator Penrose urged him to run and a decision is due before next Wednesday.
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Washington
Know
Pennsylvannia
Philadelphia
Penrose
Peary Arrives From Europe Refuses to Produce Suit
Commander Robert Peary landed in New York aboard the Mauretania and declined to testify regarding a lawsuit filed by Rudolph Francke. Francke, Dr Cook's representative, accuses Peary of stealing furs in the Arctic and charging an exorbitant price for a return to civilization.
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New York
Robert Peary
Mauretania
Europe
Ruolph Francke
Cook
Peary
Arctic
Forest Fire Rages Toward Movarb Town
June 17 dispatch reports a line of fire fighters advancing to halt a forest blaze near Ofo in the Baccacht mountains. The fire has burned for days, threatening Movarb, which was reportedly wiped out last night as residents flee toward the Yaqui river amid terror.
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Naco Ag
Hattline
Ofo
Baccacht
Movarb
Yaqui
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