Resignation Of McNab To Be Accepted By President
San Francisco reports detail McNab’s defiance in federal court as he refuses Washington orders to delay white slavery prosecutions. Cabinet members remain reticent as Wilson is expected to accept the resignation and name a successor or special prosecutor. McNab vows further charges, signaling broader clashes over Diggs Caminetti and Western Fuel cases and corruption accusations in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bean
Portland
McNab
Washington
Robert Bruce
Sydney Smith
Wilson
McRernolds
Ttme
Bryan
WashPicton
McReynolds
Diggs
Kalin
United Press
Caminetti
United States
Department of Justice
Sacramento
Caminett
Washhurst
Archduchess Becomes Red Cross Sister in Vienna
Vienna July 24 reports Archduchess Isabella, recently divorced from Prince George of Bavaria, has joined the Red Cross as a sister. She renounces society life, citing disappointment in love and the weariness of its triviality as the motive for dedicating her life to the sick. The archduchess remains very wealthy.
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Vienna
Isabella
Prince George of
Bavaria
Red Cross
American engineers to tour German industrial centers
In Leipzig on June 24 the 200 American engineers of the American Society of Engineers prepared to depart for Dresden after a four day stay. They toured major Leipzig industries, were hosted by Verein Deutscher Ingenieure, and heard Dr W F M Goss of the University of Illinois speak. The party will visit Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Heidelberg and Munich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Dresden
Berlin
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Frankfurt
Heidleberg
Munich
Underwood Wary of Tariff Talk in White House Visit
Representative Oscar Underwood author of the tariff bill grew tired of tariff talk as he waited for the president in the White House. He was cornered by a visitor who pressed tariff views for fifteen minutes, then Underwood fled to avoid further discussion. He left without meeting the president, delaying his business to avoid talking tariffs.
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Washington
Oscar Underwood
Underwood
White House
Tumulty
US Second to France in World Catholic Giving
Rome paper reports the Society for the Propagation of the Faith recorded total world offerings of 1.6 million dollars for the year with the United States as the second-largest contributor and France first. The New York Diocese led all dioceses with gifts exceeding 154 thousand dollars.
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Rome
Society For the Propagation of the Faith of the Catholic Church
United States
France
New York
Pelky Acquitted of Manslaughter in McCarty Death
Calgary June 24 Arthur Pelky the pugilist was acquitted of manslaughter charged after Luther McCarty died in the first round of a ten round bout at Burns arena on May 24. A large crowd cheered as Pelky left the box amid warm congratulations.
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Calgary
Arthur Pelky
Luther McCarty
Burns Arena
McCarty
Pelky
Johnson seeks change of Joliet sentence on appeal
Chicago reports that Jack Johnson's lawyers urged Judge Carpenter to move his one year Joliet penitentiary term and $1000 fine to Leavenworth to avoid unpleasant notoriety near Chicago. They also filed an appeal while Judge Carpenter reduced bail from $30,000 to $15,000 pending a ruling.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
United States
Carpenter
Joliet
Leavenworth
Johnson
Germans Leave Cedar Point After Skat Congress
About 1200 German visitors who joined the sixteenth annual Skat Congress of America at Cedar Point, Ohio, departed today for their homes across numerous states. The group had participated in the events and activities surrounding the congress before dispersing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Point
Ohio
Tragic Freight Yard Death Near Baker City
A man, likely a laborer working near Judd Rogers’ place, was killed attempting to board eastbound freight No. 24 in the Baker yard. He was found mangled, with limbs severed, after the train pulled away. Identity uncertain. locals said Wise or Sam, Jack or Slim. Coroner to pursue inquest tomorrow.
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Judd Rogers Place
Branch Hospital
Mahoney
Hutchison
Main
Baker Morgue
O.woh. & N. Guide
Boise Capital News
East Oregonian
Judd Rogers
Sam
Jack
Slim
Garfield
Rogers
Railroad offers city park lease near depot
The city has not ruled on a railroad offer to lease and park a ground block near the depot for 15 years with maintenance obligations. A fall concession option and potential revenue of 800 to 1200 are cited to cover improvements. A ladies club backing the plan visited city hall but no quorum allowed discussion.
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T. FP. O'Brien
Wilson Daughters Won’t Visit Pacific Coast This Summer
Pasadena June 24. President Wilsons daughters will not come to the Pacific coast this summer according to information received by Dr Snnard manager of the Hotel Maryland. A letter from Isabella L Hagner social secretary of the White House responds to an invitation from Linard for the Misses Wilson to make their headquarters in goingalow at the hotel.
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Pasadena
Cal
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Sjnnard
Maryland
Isabella L. Hagner
White House
Linrard
Woman's work will be to prevent fires
New York June 24 Mrs Sarah W H Christopher began work as fire prevention adviser to the Cotton Garment Manufacturers association after the Triangle Shirtwaist fire that killed 150. She will teach 15,000 operatives in 150 factories how to act in danger. Other safety steps are being taken in New York factories.
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New York
Sarah W. H. Christopher
Cotton Garment Manufacturers' Association
Chamberlain Protests Against Holding Up Alaska Railroad Measure
Washington June 24 The Alaska government railroad bill faced delays as Overman NC objected causing the measure to be balked Cham berlain of Oregon protested the delay but his protest was overruled and the bill moved to the calendar foot.
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Chamberlain
Alaska Railroad
Washington
Senate
Overman
North Carolina
Oregon
Teams scramble to secure men from La Grande
Western Tri State clubs seek the best homeless players after La Grande and Baker disband. Pendleton and North Yakima grab La Grande stars Homer Jamieson, Karl King, and Bert Fuchner joins Phil Nadeau and Peterson. Daweson, Byrnes, Dougherty released. King to catch, Jamieson strong outfielder. Jamieson and King hailed, injuries cited for others. Release saves expenses. Bak er manager Harrod reported as signed uncertain.
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la Grande
Baker
Pendleton
North Yakima
Engle
Braves
McKune
la Grandes Star Battery
Homer Jamieson
Karl King
Yakima
Bert Fuchner
Phil Nadeau
Hart
Peterson
Dawson
Gatcher
Jimmie Byrnes
Joe Dougherty
Jensen
Conroy
BD Reid
Bade Haas
Harrod
Jamieson
King
Dawson Byrnes
Dougherty
Byrnes
Berger
Loft Garden
Librarians Gather for ALA Convention Address by George McAneny
June 24 Humes Falls N J George McAneny president of Manhattan Borough spoke at the ALA thirty fifth annual convention about the role of legislative libraries for lawmakers. The meeting continues seven days with many librarians professors and public school officials in attendance.
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Humes Falls
American Library Association
George McAneny
Manhattan
Servia Prepares To Attack Bulgaria In Balkans Crisis
Vienna reports from Belgrade indicate Servia plans an immediate attack on Bulgaria amid a Balkan crisis. Sofia confirms Bulgaria rejected Russia’s meeting proposal and Servia is said to be taking steps to repel a threatened invasion as Russia’s mediation is accepted by Servia.
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Servia
Bulgaria
Vienna
Russia
St. Petersburg
Balkan States
35 Americans to Graduate Abroad at La Salle College
Rome June 24 Five Americans are included in this year s graduating class of the college of missionaries of La Salle They are Thomas J Conlon Fitchburg Mass Charles Kirby Clinton Mass Walter J Greene Brooklyn Joseph C Bordreau Spencer Mass and Alpheric L Chartier Danielson Conn The orders of the priest hood already have been conferred upon them.
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Rome
College of Missionaries of la Salle
Thomas J. Conlon
Fitchburg
Mass
Charles Kirby
Clinton
Walter J. Greene
Brooklyn
Joseph C. Bordreau
Spencer
Alpheric L. Chartier
Danielson
Conn
President signs sundry civil bill with labor exemption
President Wilson signed the sundry civil appropriation bill in Washington on June 24, vetoing failed due to a labor union and farmer organizations exemption from anti trust law enforcement. He called the exemption unjust but noted DOJ could use other funds. The bill totals 116 million in appropriations and passed in identical form after Taft’s veto previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Department of Justice
Taft
Ferch
House
Congress
Welcome for President Stempfel at Denver Olympiad
A twelve gun salute at the Colorado state house marked the official welcome of President Theodore Stempfel and other NAC officers. They attended the thirty-first Olympiad opening tomorrow with turnfests involving thousands of visiting turners from across America. Early events featured calisthenics and flag drills by 8000 Denver school children at Lake Side Stadium.
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Denver
Colo
State House
Theodore Stempfel
North American Gymnastic Union
America
Lakeside Stadium
Suicide at Vienn War Office by Liebel Officer
Vienna June 24 report a second death by own action linked to the war office Lieutenant Liebel who had five years service shot himself after a departmental conference. Earlier May 26 Colonel Alfred Redl, chief of the general staff of the eighth army corps, died by own action in Vienna while on personal business in Prague. Redl had been betraying Austrian military secrets to Russia. No cause yet assigned for Liebel’s death.
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Vienna
War Department
Liebel
War Office
Eighth Army Corps
Alfred Redl
Prague
Redl
Aviator Drowns After 1000 Foot Atlantic Drop
London June 4 An aviator named Fairbairns drowned off Shoebury after his Brooklands flight. He tested a new 350 horsepower enclosed monoplane with a glass conning tower and projected a trans Atlantic crossing. A nearby cruising friend could not reach him before he sank.
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London
Fairbairns
Shoeburynere
Brooklands
Fairbbairns
Steamer Becomes Upset on Mississippi Near New Madrid
Nine men are unaccounted for and undoubtedly drowned after the survey steamer Beaver capsized on the Mississippi near New Madrid Missouri. A diver was hired to inspect the wreck as efforts to recover bodies continue. the steamer lies at a depth of 18 feet.
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Washington
War Department
Beaver
Mississippi River
New Madrid
President Ricker Orders Strike as Shorter Hours Demand
President Ricker heads to Ohio City to take charge as eleven thousand garment workers in Cincinnati and Covington plan a strike for shorter hours. International Secretary Larger has led several thousand workers who walked out Saturday to return to work, while the strike continues under Ricker's orders.
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Ricker
Ohio City
Cincinnati
Covington
International Workers’ Union
International Secretary
Lake
Police officers named as receiving protection money in bunco case
San Francisco June 24 Officers Tom Curtiss and Frank McConnell, ex members of the police bunco squad, were cited by witness Mike Gallo in the MacPhee and Taylor conspiracy trial as having received money for protection. He said he personally paid it to them.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tom Curtiss
Frank McConnell
Police
Mike Gallo
Bancoist
MacPhee
Taylor
Young desperadoes land in hospital after jail escape attempt
Oakland reports four youths led by Harold Kribbs, 14, including Larry Frost Lafayette White and Godfrey Reed, in hospital after a jail fight. Authorities tie their alleged crimes to burglaries and attempted jail breaking with possible manslaughter. Kribbs was shot in the back and Reed lost an ear fragment during the clash in the jail. They broke from cells, damaged the constable’s desk, and seized a revolver while planning to ambush the entering officer. Kribbs’s wound is serious but not fatal.
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Oakland
Harold Kribbs
Larry Frost
Lafayette White
Godfrey Reed
Niles
Kribbs
Reed
Heyos
Town Struck by Cyclone Damages Estevan
Estevan Saskatchewan reports a cyclone causing extensive damage to buildings and plate glass windows. Bleachers at the ball grounds were torn by wind after spectators departed. A carpenter named Joe Lagerte was struck by lightning and killed at Regina. Damage totals about 20006 dollars.
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Estevan
Sask
Joe Lagerte
Regina
Attack on Washington Court Sends Courtroom into Panic
In Washington on June 34, 18 year old Ray M Stewart fired three shots in a bid to gun down the court. Judge Wendell P Stafford dived for safety as chaos erupted with people fleeing tables chairs and windows. Stewart had just failed on probation after an attempted highway robbery, and witnesses restrained him as officers and prosecutors intervened.
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Washington
Ray M. Stewart
Wendell P. Stafford
Justice Stafford
Stewart
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