Efforts Rise to Avert General Strike in West Virginia Mines
West Virginia mine owners defend their role in the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek unrest while denying responsibility for violence. They blame miners and say guards were imported only after millions in damages occurred. Miners in the New River district plan a vote on striking as a Senate investigation continues.
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Charleston
Senate
West Virginia
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
New River District
Martine
New Jersey
C. C. Watts
Watts
Jersey
Swanson
Quinn Morton
Holly Grove
Morton
Martin
Hallycreek
Thomas Nelson Page Named Ambassador to Italy
President Wilson sent nominations to the Senate naming Thomas Nelson Page as ambassador to Italy and Andrew King as collector of customs in Montana. The announcement highlights Page’s diplomatic post and King’s customs role in the western state.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Andrew King
Montana
Glendale bank robber sought in June chase through woods
In Glendale Oregon on June 17 a suspect identified as Kay Diamond robbed the Glendale state bank and fled. A pursuit followed from the bank toward the woods where authorities believe the getaway may be lost.
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Glendale
Ore
Hilla
Kay Diamond
Carnegie funds aid for German Peace Society
At Kaiser's Jubilee in Berlin on June 17 Andrew Carnegie donated 25000 dollars to the German Peace Society to support better understanding between Britain and Germany.
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Kaiser
Peace Society
Germany
England
Berlin
Andrew Carnegie
German Peace Society
Britain
California Jack Brown Attempted Suicide After Divorce Drift
In Walla Walla on June 17 California Jack Brown tried to shoot himself near 12th and Main around 4 pm. He lost four teeth and suffered a throat wound, taken to the city jail then countered by county authorities, with three teeth and the bullet seized by police. His wife had filed for divorce and sought protection, and Brown’s act followed the suit. A bystander noted the revolver and a shot, leading to Brown’s collapse and rescue by patrols. The incident centers on the divorce issue and alleged intent to harm his wife.
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Walla Walla
California
Jack” Brown
12Th and
Main
Brown
Jane
Frank Berry
West Main
Doyle
Buck
Nat Hart
Plans to organize Umatilla County stockmen
M R Yates of the Cattle and Horse Raisers Association of Oregon is delegated to organize stockmen across Umatilla Grant Harney Malheur Wheeler Crook and Union counties. He will travel through Grant county Vale and parts of eastern Oregon to curb cattle rustling. The group will station inspectors at key shipping points and offer a $1000 reward for information leading to arrests, excluding members. The effort aims to enlist all growers and form county chapters linked to a statewide body.
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M. R. Yates
Catteman
Vale
Snys
Yates
Oregon
Portland
Portland Commission
Cattle Growers’ Association
J. A. Fee
Senator Sherman Wins Uinela Seat from Cullom
Sherman, a Springfield resident and Republican progressive born November 8 1858 in Miami county Ohio, rises from lieutenant governor to United States senator. He served as president of the state senate and state board of administration overseeing public charities, and was elected to the U S Senate on March 26 1913 for a term ending March 3 1915.
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Sherman of
Uinela
United States Senate
Earthquake kills 98 in Tirnova disaster
Official reports from the government City 98 say 98 people were killed and 200 injured when a powerful earthquake destroyed the town of Tirnova in Sofia on June 17. The catastrophe prompted emergency responses and calls for aid.
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Sofia
Tirnova
Wilson Cabinet Completes Currency Bill and Japan Reply
President Wilson and his cabinet finished the currency bill and a reply to Japan’s second note on the California land law after a final conference. Treasury Secretary McAdoo reviewed the currency bill separately. Bryan plans to present the American reply to Ambassador Chinda this afternoon.
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Washington
Wilson
California
McAdoo
Bryan
Chinda
Troops Ordered to Manila from San Francisco
Three batteries of artillery and the headquarters band received orders to move from Vancouver barracks to Manila to relieve forces sent to Hawaii. They will sail July 6 for Frisco. Gune and horses aboard the transport Dix will depart June 26.
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San Francisco
Vancouver Barracks
Manila
Hawaii
Frisco
Gune
Dix
Sent
Open Alm Concerts Begin in Minneapolis
Minneapolis opens its public concert series with patriotic airs as trained school choirs perform and thousands join in singing. The event kicks off in the City Beautiful marked by choruses and community participation.
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Minneapolis
Minn
the City Beautiful
Friedmann Sails Back Home Today
New York reports Dr. Friedmann returned to Germany today after a brief stay in America. He disputed claims about a tuberculosis cure, saying his treatments were understated and that medical circles would recognize their value. He thanked locals for courtesy and noted he leaves his work in good hands and not yet finished.
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New York
America
Friedmann
Germany
Taft
Senate
Roosevelt Sulzer To Speak For Primaries Rally
Albany N Y June 17 Theodore Roosevelt and Governor Sulzer will headline a rally advocating direct primaries across New York state this evening.
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Albany
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Sulzer
New York State
Phelps Succeeds Himself on Pendleton School Board
Judge Gilbert W. Phelps was elected to the Pendleton school board to succeed himself with a near unanimous vote of 26 to 1 at the courthouse polls. He had been appointed after Dr. J. Smith’s resignation, and no opposition arose as the chosen successor proved generally accepted.
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Gilbert W. Phélps
Pendleton School Board
Hhuvelf
Loank Thompson
Ourt House
Judge Phelps
Ehoo
Dr. J. Smith
Storm Leaves Towns Shattered. Two Dead, Many Injured
A violent electrical storm swept northeast Ohio early this morning causing two deaths in Toledo and Marion, four injuries elsewhere, massive property damage, and widespread crop ruin. Andrew Metzger and a Toledo woman were killed, while a Marion man perished and others were hurt. Livestock losses were reported across Wyandotte County as fruit crops failed regionwide.
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Cleveland
Oho
Whcn
Andrew Metzger
Toledo
Marion
Wyandotte
Eight Miners Drown In Rotherham Flood
In Rotherham England on June 17 flood waters from a broken water main flooded a colliery trapping workers. Eight miners died and many others narrowly escaped as the shaft filled with water.
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Rotherham
England
King and Court Attend Royal Fashion at Derby Race
London June 17 The Coventry stakes of 5000 dollars were won at the Astor Derby by Col McCalmont's Tetrarch Clark's Courageous second and L Newman's St Col third. The king and court were in attendance. The race drew fashion and nobility to the mecca of style.
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London
Col. McCalmont
Tetrarch Clark
Courageous
L. Newman
St. Col
King
Court
Ancient Wire Tapping Snaps Up German Doctor in SF
In San Francisco on June 17, Dr. Theodore Goldschmidt of Germany was nabbed by a long running wire tapping scam for $1750. He reported the loss to police but did not recover the money though he vows to seek restitution. He had joined with the Tijuana gang in the episode.
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San Francisco
Theodore Goldschmidt
Germany
Man Dies Trying to Save Suicide Victim in Car Crash
Sacramento June 17 A Stockton man G E Pierce died while attempting to save Vero Brennan a telephone operator who drank poison at a dance. Brennan was fatally injured and others in the touring car party were badly hurt when the vehicle ran into a ditch after the dispute.
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Sacramento
Vero Brennan
G. E. Pierce
Stockton
Miss Brennan
Wales Women to Vote Under Welsh Home Rule Measure
London hints at Welsh home rule bill allowing women voters in a single chamber Welsh parliament. The plan mirrors Irish and Scottish proposals, with eighty imperial MPs and twenty three Welsh MPs. Women would vote under same conditions as men, with roughly one representative per 30,000 inhabitants.
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Rawliale
London
Wales
House of Commons
Welah
Prisons Probed Over Black Plague at McNeil Island
June 17 report that R V Ladow, superintendent of federal prisons, is investigating charges that the black plague is rampant at McNeil Island and that prisoners lack protection. The claims appear in a letter from a con Viet 2146 smuggled out by former prisoner Robert Bacon.
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Sotthe
R. V. Ladow
Federal Prisons
McNeil's Island
Robert Bacon
Women on Trial Seven Suffragettes Face Sentences
London reports seven suffragettes detained in a raid on headquarters received varied prison terms. Annie Kenney and fellow militants were sentenced. Kenney acting as her own counsel denounced government actions, threatening a hunger strike if needed.
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Allsewer
London
Annie Kenney
Captain Isaacs Called by Death in Helix
Captain Isaacs a longtime Umatilla county resident and former Helix postmaster died this morning at his home in Helix from recurrent paralysis. Funeral set for tomorrow in Helix. Survived by several sons and daughters and two brothers. He was active in Masonic circles and once lived with a son in the city before returning to Helix. There are men who make a specialty of telling the truth to the highest bidder.
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Captain Isaacs
Helix
Umatilla County
Bowerman Granted Divorce in Heppner Case
Mrs. Jay Bowerman has been granted a divorce from Jay Bowerman former senate president and acting governor. Judge G. A. Phelps issued the decree after testimony supporting desertion allegations. The Bowermans are well known in Pendleton and Heppner context.
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Jay Powerman
Senate
Heppner
G. AV
Phelps
Bowerman
Pendleton
No Funds Available Ends La Grande Baseball Effort
La Grande Oregon June 17 There is no baseball game this afternoon and likely no more organized games this year as Pat Foley announces the Western Tri State League club is through discouraged by deficits and nil credit. The team traveled constantly paying players hotel and travel expenses and home crowds failed to sustain finances. fans contributed 5600 but funds dwindled. The team has not disbanded but may arrange three more road series with Pendleton Baker and Boise. disbanding would forfeit a 500 league guarantee.
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la Grande
Ore
Pat Foley
Much &F
Totel
Boise
North Yakima
Yakima
Walla Walla
Foley
Pendleton
Baker
Los Angeles Quake Shocks City. No Damage Reported
A moderate earthquake disrupted Los Angeles on June 17 with tremors felt across the city. Residents in the business district fled their homes in a panic, but no damage was reported.
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Los Angeles
Detective Brown to sue Burns for McNamaras reward
Los Angeles on June 17 detective Samuel Brown formerly head of the district attorney detective bureau said he would institute proceedings against Burns to recover one half of the reward offered for the capture of the McNamaras.
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Los Angeles
Samuel Brown
District Attorney's Detective Bureauu
Burns
McNamaras
Hints of a Sensation in Money Trust Probe Delays Currency Measure
Washington June 17 Representative Henry of Texas hints at sensational developments in the money trust probe and asks for delay in currency legislation until the Pujo committee finishes. He says 50 witnesses are ready to testify and asserts proof to expose alleged Wall Street deals and hidden transactions by bankers and the comptroller.
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Washington
Money Trust
Henry
Texas
Pujo
Wilson
Money Trust Committee
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From & Wetern Tri-State League
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