Dade Freight Rates Reduced Across Transcontinental Lines
Washington June 29 Inter state commerce commission ordered reductions averaging 26 percent in transcontinental railroad freight rates based on complaints from Spokane Portland and Salt Lake The Missouri river to coast territory saw the largest cuts Railroads filed petitions for a rehearing to stay the commission action until October when the court will hear the case in the supreme court
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Portland
Spokane
Salt Lake
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
United States Supreme Court
Aged Blind Woman Vanishes Near Sunnyside Swamp
Agnes Thomas a 70 year old nearly blind wife of James Thomas disappeared from Sunnyside near Vinelaw New Jersey. He reported she could not be found after returning from painting greenery for Philadelphia theatres. Neighbors and two sleuths joined in a fruitless search through cedar swamp as fears she wandered into deep woods and became lost.
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Vinelaw
N. J
Agnes Thomas
James Thomas
Sunnyside
Here
Thomas
Philadelphia
Buncalcw
GInL REFUSES TO GIVE KISS IS SET ADRIFT
Baltimore Maryland Miss Mary Donaldson Boo n a pursuing young woman seeks 5000 damages from James Walsh for cruel treatment during a row boat outing to Miters Island. Walsh allegedly demanded intimacy, warned of overturning the boat, then took the oars and cast her adrift. No details on her subsequent fate or Walsh’s return are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginl
Baltimore
Mary Donald
Boon
James Walsh
Walsh
Donaldson
King
Miter’s Island
Holmes Pleads Guilty In Crop Report Leak Case
Edward Holmes former statistician for the department of agriculture pleaded guilty to leaking government crop report information. Brokers who received the advance data made tens of thousands in profits. The maximum penalty cited is a five thousand dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward 8. Holmes
Department of Agriculture
Buried Under Clay in La Grande Brickyard
Ta Grinde June 29 Charles StetInger a well known young man of this city was buried under tons of clay in a brickyard where he worked The bank caved in and scores of workmen are frantically trying to reach his body It is believed the man is dead.
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Charles Stet- Inger
Earthquake Shocks Reported at St Trnatius College
Two quake shocks were recorded by the schemograph at St Trnatius College Mereland Ohio early this morning. The disturbance appeared to be about 000 miles away and caused noticeable tremors on campus.
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Mereland
Schemograph
St Trnatius College
Zeppelin plans new airship after wreck
Berlin June 29 Count Zeppelin said he would construct another dirigible half the size of the Deutschland wrecked yesterday in a high wind. He insisted no other ship could have ascended in the storm and his faith in commercial aviation remains unshaken. No one was hurt.
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Berlin
Count Zeppelin
Yeaterday
Trio Goers a Sailing and Pails to Return
An official inquiry follows the drowning of Midshipmen Joseph Bowyer Sherman Nason and Grigoby Thomas after a sailing trip on the Severn river. Bodies recovered today. boat found anchored downstream with clothing along the bank. Bowyer married the superintendent of the naval academy’s daughter in law. Nason hailed from Newport R. I. and Thomas from Union Point, Ia.
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Annipolis
Joseph Bowyer
Sherman Nason
Diel Grigoby Thomas
Severn River
Bowser
Naval Academy
Nason
Newport, R
Thomas
Union Point
FIGHTERS FIGHT OVER OFFICIAL REFEREE SELECTION
Tom Flanigan and Sam Berger negotiate an auxiliary referee for the Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries bout. Disputes center on Gleason’s neutrality with Jeffries, with Nelson of Toronto proposed as alternate. Rickard to name the official referee while Johnson’s camp resists Gleason and favors Welg or Graney as potential choices. June 29 Reno.
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Rickwel
Wis
Promier
Tom Flanigan
Nay
Gleason
Deft
Berger
Praineis Nelson
Toronto
Jeff
Reno
Jack Johnson
Sam Berger
Jim Jeffries
Rickard
Flanigan
Johnson
Terger
Welgh
Addy Graney
Borger
Gleaven
Franel Neldan
Torento
Canada
Jeffries
Cloudburst causes deaths and heavy damage in Kentucky counties
Saylersville Ky June 29 Seven bodies recovered from homes as cloudburst hits Magoffin Floyd and Knott counties Along Middle Creek towns suffer greatest damage with thirty houses and several bridges wrecked Crops and property suffer heavy loss Missing families include William Conley and John Wireman Authorities expect more casualties as search continues downstream with reports of additional deaths and extensive property damage across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayersville
Magertin
Floyd and Knott Countios
Middle Creek
William Conley
John Wireman
Cor Corpnes
Saylereville
Magoffin County
Three Die in Baltimore Trestle Collision
In Baltimore on June 20 a locomotive struck a trestle crew, killing three men and mortally wounding three others while three more were seriously injured. The workers were far out on the trestle with no chance to escape.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
CSN
Robbery Aboard Ship Delays Sailing
Victoria June 29. The Australian liner Miriama was held from nine oclock last night to noon today by authorities over the disappearance of valuables from passengers. No arrests were made though officials admitted a hand of crooks was aboard the vessel, some known. The steamer left after the delay of a day. She came from Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Miriama
Crooka
Mall
Syvisney
Central figure at Harvard commencement
Boston June 29 Colonel loose-Welt is the central figure at Harvard commencement exercises for the largest class in the institution's history. He is cheered wherever he goes as he greets old friends and distinguished guests among many prominent attendees.
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Boston
Jury Discharged After 121 Hours in Browne Case
After 121 hours the Browne bribery trial jury was discharged as they could not agree. The panel sided with four jurors for acquittal and two for conviction on the Lori Mora election matter. States Attorney Wereman pledged to seek retrial at once.
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Broowne Juty
Bleht
Lee Oneill Browne
Lorimora
Dr. Cronin
Gaid
Browne
Wereman
Asaid
Rumors Stir Over Jeffirtow Doth and Cartett Contests
Alweming Report from Moank Sprnge on June 24 notes fan rumors about Jeffrtow Doth and Cartett, suggesting a minor indigestion incident and a right elbow inflammation. Porter, the consulting physician, plans to lance a sore area this afternoon while bets circulate on Jere Wont’s chances to win the indoor contest.
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Alweming
Moank
Jeffrien
Jeffirtow
Cartett
Tr Porter
Bettie
Jere
Slaughter Reported in Tadla District Action
Couriers report a large assault in the Tadla district on June 29. French forces and allies pursued attackers in a swift operation near Tangier and Shomeco, with casualties and motives still unclear.
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Tangier
Shomeco
Tadla
Hicks June 24 Jack Johnson stunt day on moving pictures
A report notes Hicks on June 24 with Jack Johnson performing rope and other stunts for moving pictures. Efforts aim to keep Johnson in a pleasant frame of mind while a game with Dikselul had him as umpire. Afterward he will only shadow box and wind work will be past.
War in city stirs fans as arena work completes
Crowds flood the city amid talk of a looming game. Rumors swirl about a rugged atmosphere and betting activity. Construction on the Tel arena wraps up while train services adjust. Local figures Wil Hegin and Pridings are noted in a disrupted report.
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MM Oerewded
Tel
Speek
Wil Hegin
Vermont Republicans Gather in Montpelier for Convention
Montpelier hotels fill with Polonio in anticipation of the Republican state convention to be called to order tomorrow. Candidates expected include governor, lieutenant governor, state treasurer, secretary of state, auditor, and attorney general. A state committee will also be elected.
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Vermont
Montpelier
Repub
Ofclack
Leuten
Henzenerdl
Jeffries Match Draws Immense Attention in City Harbor
A shipment from Australia arrived at the harbor aboard the Pueblo steamship bound for San Francisco. Local observers say the event centers on the Jeffries Johnson bout, with little else of consequence expected.
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Victor
Dune
Australia
Pueblo
San Pranelseo
Jeffries
Immigration Milestones Reported For Fiscal Year End
In Washington on June 25 officials forecast the total immigrants landing in the United States during the fiscal year ending tomorrow will approach fourteen million, with anticipated slowdowns as the year closes. The report notes progress toward the million immigrant mark and cites uncertainties in final counts.
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Washington
Married and Red but Attended College at Harvard
Boston June 29 Among the rah idh boys old and young at Harvard's commencement Daniel W Field of Brockton, a 45 year old millionaire and president of seven corporations, enters Harvard as the richest and oldest student. He made his fortune before college as a Brockton shoe manufacturer employing thousands. He quit school at fifteen to learn the trade and now leads multiple firms while married.
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Boston
Harvard University
Daniel W. Field
Brockton
Harvard
Harvard School of Business
Field
Seave
Madagascar Beryl Arrives in America Sparkling Pink Stone
New York reports a pink Madagascar beryl now in Maiden Lane jewelers and praised as unique in color and luster among semi precious stones. The Madagascar green beryl also appears in New York with small consignments, noting a contrast with American beryls in quality.
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New York
Maiden Lane
United States
New York City
Taft to Visit Italian Accident Victim in Beverly
Boston reports President Taft, en route to Beverly, plans to visit the Italian man injured when Robert ran him down. Doctors say the skull fracture is serious but the patient is believed to recover.
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Boston
Taft
Beverly
Robert
Thistwalla
Judge Bean Hands Down 3 Civil Decisions
Judge Bean issued three civil rulings in the vircult court. Cunha won a water right dispute for 750 inches from Umatilla river. Andrews Allen Ditch case awarded 500 inches during low water. Loney Knight vs Scot upheld three mining claims on the Columbia river, favoring the plaintiffs on mineral vs agricultural value.
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Vircult
Bean
Frank Donnely
W H. Daughtrey
Joseph Cunha
Umatilla
Hminy Taylor Place
Hunrietta Milling Company
Cunha
Miters
Fred Andrews
Allen Ditch Company Etc
Frank Donnelly
W. #. Doughtrey
Henrietta Mill Company
Pineer
Loney, Knight Et al
Scot
Columbia River
Dominion women delegates rally at Mallfax meeting
Forty Dominion women’s organizations chaired by Nathana Connell of the Women of Canada sent delegates to Mallfax on June 20 to participate in the annual gathering and discuss national matters.
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Mallfax
N.S
Dominion
Malifax
Annol McEring
Nathana! Connell
Women of Canada
Stanfield Queen Contest Nears Finale in Banfield
Special Correspondence from Banfield Ore June 29 reports Josey ose leading the Stanfield Queen contest as votes pour in with each dollar contributing to a vote tally. Four days remain before the event moves to Stanfield, while contestants race to rally support and secure the honor for the committee. District tallies include Pendleton-Josey Ross 106 votes Ethel Beliz 0 Pearly Rankin 0 Ina Cherry 60 Ida Cherry 2 Eva Dunning 96 Balth Bell 6 Della Nell 6 Vinettia-Tiva Brownell 44 Hermiston-Miew Todd 85 Miss Woleter 16 Mrs J Stewart 10.
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Banfield
Ore
Josey Ose
Stanfield
Portland
Binuty
Pendleton
Josey Ross
Ethel Beliz
Pearly Rankin
Ina Cherry
Ida Cherry
Samuell
Eva Dunning
Balth Bell
Della Nell
Vinettia
Tiva Brownell
Hermiston
Miew Todd
Miss Woleter
Mra J. Stewart
Smial Trains Enroute to Reno For Jeffries Johnson Fight
Two speech traimed trains left for Reno carrying fighters and support teams from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago and Detroit. They will transport fans and hotel staff during the stay for the Jeffries Johnson bout.
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Smial
Chicago
Jeffries-Johnson
Phili-delphia
Pittsburg
Detroit
Fane
Reno
Arizona to Hold September Constitutional Convention Election
June 20 Phoenix reports an election to select delegates for a constitutional convention to frame the Arizona state constitution will be held September 92. A proclamation has been issued by Governor Sinan.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Sinan
Pennsylvania Educators Open Fifty Fourth Association Gathering
In Harrisburg June 29 a five topic program begins the fifty fourth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Educational Association here. The event opens with educators from across the state gathering to discuss key topics in education and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Educators
Rne
Pennsyl- With State Educational Association
Ohio Racing Circuit opens season across Ohio venues
The Ohio Racing Circuit begins its season in Cleveland and moves through Ramiston Dayton Xenia Springfield Lima and Findlay with August 5 events at Findlay highlighting the schedule. The circuit features adult racing as the season unfolds across multiple cities this summer.
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Ohio
Clevelamnd
Ramiston
Dayton
Xenia
Springfield
Lima
Findlay
Man Learns to Support Self and Others
A reflective line notes the challenge of a man learning to support himself while bearing the responsibility for many others. It emphasizes extended duty and the burden of supporting a family or group beyond oneself.
Grand Jury Indicts Four and Dismisses One in Local Case
The grand jury returned four indictments and dismissed one case. Andrew Jackson Gebhart pleaded guilty to larceny by embezzlement and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Pred Oilingham faced an indecent exposure charge, pleaded guilty, and paid a $100 fine. The panel included John R. Adams as foreman and seven jurors.
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Andrew Jackson
Gebhart
Balleo
Bean
Madeline Perry
William Hodgen
Totshomi
Tadlan
Pred Oilingham
Brand
Finn
Rein
John R. Adams
Foreman
Louis Hoedgen
Pred Beller
Walter Biney
Sam Jenkins
Charles Rhinehart
Carl =. McNaught
Women’s Role Questioned in Hungarian Election Coverage
In Vienna reports underscore limited comfort for feminists as observers say women workers aided candidates yet were urged to stay home on election days. Defeated candidates claim Magyar women should attend church while men vote, framing gender roles in political life.
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Vienna
Zetz
Rattlea
Taft Arrives at His Summer Capital in Beverly
President Taft reached Beverly this forenoon and was greeted at the depot by his family. He traveled by auto to his Burgesa Point home, while citizens welcomed him informally at his request.
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Beverly
Taft
Burgesa Point
Drydock Dewey Afloat After Sinking Study
Manila June 24 the drydock Dewey is afloat again after weeks submerged a special board began an investigation to determine why it sank and prevent recurrence
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Dewey
Manila
Hyde DRAWS A LIFE TEAM DEFENSE FILES APPEAL WITH SUPREME COURT
Kansas City June 29 Hyde sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Latshaw after conviction for murdering Colonel Thomas Swope with strychnine to gain possession of the Swope fortune His attorneys failed to obtain a new trial and have filed a Supreme Court appeal The court described a plotted motive of avarice to seize the deceased's vast fortune by removing obstacles while noting the defendant's wife awaits the birth of a child
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Latshaw
Hyde
Kansas City
Thomas Swope
Swope
Supreme Court
Archives of Corruption and Intrigue Yield 360 Reports to Constantinople
The Young Turks captured Yildiz and seized Abdul Hamid era archives detailing widespread spy activity and official corruption. About 200 cases are stored at the war office with half examined, showing how deputies, ambassadors, ministers, and others fed treachery through secret service work. The archives threaten to unsettle the new government with revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Yildiz
Abdul Hamid
War Office
Secret Service
Iit
Yiidiz
Pan American Bank Planned by Twelve Nations
Washington reports say a Pan American bank to be run jointly by about a dozen American republics will be organized soon. Secretary Knox has focused on the project amid statements that diplomatic representatives from most concerned republics favor cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PAN American Bank
Washington
Knnox
Witt Demand Fix tradition in Rome on Charlton extradition
In Rome on June 29 the foreign affairs minister announced the demand for the extradition of Porter Charlton from the United States to stand trial for his wife's murder.
Double tragedy at Liand Hotel in Chicago
Chicago June 29 A man named William Thompson shot and killed a woman registered as his wife at the Liand Hotel and then died by suicide. He left a note asking for their burial together and lamenting a broken heart and failed attempts to mend the relationship.
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Chicago
Liand
Min
William Thompson
Wamon
Wil
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Joseph Cowha
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