Roosevelt Breaks Silence in Favor of Direct Primaries
Theodore Roosevelt resumes public remarks after returning from Europe with a telegram urging enactment of Cobb direct primary legislation with amendments. He cites support from Republicans and independents, states he spoke with Governor Hughes, and asks New York lawmakers to pass the bill. Griscom released the message and noted amendments. the bill awaits committee action.
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Senate
Roosevelt Message Delays Albany Vote On Nomination
Comes Like Bomb in Albany N Y June 40 Theodore Roosevelt's message endorsing Cobb direct nominations shocks opposition. Albany debates likely effects amid an adverse judiciary committee report. Assembly leaders planned a vote today but Roosevelt's message unsettles plans after adjournment.
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Queen Elixa beth of Troumaninia near death
Bucharest June 70 Queen Elixa beth of Troumaninia is dying today after relapse. She hid appendicite and physicians entertain little hope.
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Elixabeth of
Troumaninia
Stop Night Work Paris Decree Bans Overtime For Seamstresses
The Shimetese and minister of Inher issue a decree prohibiting night work for seamstresses and related workers. It aims to curb abuses from long hours in Paris fashion houses, where workers have been kept until late at night during busy seasons, with some enduring four hour shifts.
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Inher
France
Purehoe
Gerizon
Waltham Watch Plant Closes Until July 25
Boston June 20 The Waltham Watch Company plant shuts down today due to overproduction and will reopen July 25 Affecting 1500 employees The factory has closed five times since December and many workers face financial hardship due to idle periods.
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Boston
Waltham Watch Company
Patten to Retire From Wheat Market Again
Chicago reports Patten, the wheat king, will retire for the fifteenth time. Five operators, including H. J. Patten, the youngest brother, will succeed him in the business. Upon Patten's retirement, street operators begin to vie for another corner.
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Patten
H. J. Patten
Convict No F268 Escapes From Lale Stockade
Walla Walla residents recount the escape of Convict No F268 from the Lale stockade after months on road work. Samuel Hill cites a letter suggesting coercion or death as motive, notes high regard for convict labor, and contrasts costs to North Bank building expenses.
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Lale Stockade
Samuel Hill
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Aimp
Samuel Hn
Hilsaya
Nonvicke
Pebrugarmwe
Lyle Enmy
North Bank
Hill
Anid
Colonel Williams Retires to Army War College
Col. Jon R. Williams of the Coast Artillery retires today on his own application. He will continue in service but at the Army War College.
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Washington
Jon R. Willams
Coast Artillery
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Army War College
Benefit Game for Powers’ Widow in Philadelphia
A baseball game to aid the widow of "Mike" Powers will be played today in Philadelphia with many star players from the American league scheduled to participate. The event aims to raise funds for the widow as donations and support from clubs and fans are anticipated.
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Philadelphia
Mike” Powers
Umatilla Convict Brutal Deed With Escaped Pair
Umatilla county reports an escaped pair abducted a rancher, beat Henry Starr into unconsciousness, kidnapped children, and stole a buggy with a posse in pursuit. Brenan and Wormesdorff, two convicts who escaped Saturday, were blamed as they fled toward Albany. Starr, living near Buena Vista, was assaulted when asking questions and left by the road. Local farmers vow pursuit.
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Henry Starr
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Sthalsen
Albany
Harry Brennan
John Wormesdorff
Brenan
Umatilla County
Multnomah County
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Buens Vista
Curtis conducts air war tests over Hammonds Port
Hammonds Port June 30 A test to determine airship value in war is being conducted by Curtis the aviator over Inke Keuka iodey He will continue experiments to week end A target the size of a dock plain of modern battleship will be used Curtis aims to drop balls the size of bombs on various points while speeding whoyey to use certain whether he consit then
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Epworth League Delegations Converge on Lewiston Convention
Maine Epworth League delegates from all local branches gathered in Lewiston on June 30 for the state general convention. The event brings numerous representatives to discuss league activities and plans.
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Epworth League
Lewiston
TAL AND TAFT MEET AGAIN IN POLITICS CRISIS
Crowds gather at the Executive Mansion as Colonel Roosevelt and President Taft are reported to meet. Roosevelt withholds endorsement of Taft's nets and may press federal restraint on Hughes policies and primary laws as New York politics loom. Taft remains unperturbed by the potential rupture and aims to keep party unity.
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Lodge Roosevelt Plan Beve ty Meeting With Taft
Senator Lodge announced that he and Colonel Roosevelt would meet the president this afternoon at Bevery for a conference. Roosevelt is expected to spend the evening here after the meeting.
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Senator Patterson severs Denver Times in sale to Newel Husled
In Denver on June 20 the Denver Evening Times will pass from former U.S. Senator T. My. Patterson to Jared Newel Husled, a Colorado capitalist. Hugh ONeill CeOPie will edit the Rocky Mountain News oriented Times with Wallace Thats as businesshead, replacing the old management and machines. Patterson says the sale marks a victory for the people over interests and pledges cleaner, more economical, efficient city administration.
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Jeffries Fight Sparks Betting Amid Referee Shakeup
Rumors fly over Jeffries versus Johnson with Charlie White named emergency referee and Tex Rickard predicting he may not be on the bout line. Betting moves to 10 to 7 in Jeffries’ favor as crowds gather and security measures are announced for the ring area.
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New York
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Jett
Langford's Manager Ousted in Odd Camp Tale
A scrambled report describes Rick Trainike Camp, June and Jock Johnson in a chaotic scene at a filming camp. The narrative mentions jumping rope, shadow boxing, and an encounter with Joe Woolen while Langford's manager is ousted. The text is garbled with unclear names and actions.
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Rick
Jock Johnson
Turer
Hmetiight
Joe Woolen
San Leangeford
Hada
Jane
Deave
Joleen
Romaditten
Antigone Performance At Tres Theater University Event
Trainee Greek Drianin from San Francisco joins a university audience including Vaerverd and the University of Chicago students to witness a Sophocles Antigone at Tres theater.
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Marcare Et Anglia
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Tres
University of Ewnforn
Vaerverd
University of Chicaco
Mugene Writ Creaners Preserve Royal Ann Cherry Crop
In Mugene Oregon the Fugene Writ Creaners announced a new barrel plan to guard the Royal Ann cherry crop. Each barrel holds about 200 pounds and the operation will involve roughly 9 tons of cherries to be processed or stored for protection.
County Division Committee Report Tuesday Night
At the Commercial club monthly gathering a report from the county division committee will be presented. The committee chaired by Cal. J. WH Raley includes G. M. Rice WL Ts Thompson Moyer FE J Murphy J J Dickson Leon Cohen RR Alexander HE W McComis and B B Aldrich. A report was prepared and will be submitted to the club. citizens from Athena Weston Helix Adams Echo Stanfield Tillmisston Umatilla Pilot Rock and nearby areas are invited to attend and aid the effort.
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City Hemmed in by Fire Cordon Near Fort Francis
Levelies Ontario June 30 Fort FrancisDevlin inhabitants are trapped by a ring of forest fires. Frantic calls for help arrived as the town faced destruction. Women and children fled while men fought to save the settlement. Firefighters broke through the cordon to bring men back.
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Progressive Republicans Hold Alaska Convention for Delegate
Juneau June 30 progressive Republicans nominate an Alaskan congressional delegate while regulars back Edward Orr for delegate to succeed Wickersham. The conventions adopt a home rule plank with timing, oppose Alaska conservation as misapplied, and laud President Taft in resolutions.
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Taft
Postal Service Faces Quarterly Deficit Despite Record Profit
Savings in Washington report that the postal service for the quarter ending today will show a deficit of over $10 million from a carried over deficit of $17,480,100. Postmaster General Hitchcock notes the December quarter earned a $2,115,000 profit, the largest in the department's history, while overall receipts decline.
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Roswell Declares Dry In New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico, ends its status as a wet town as prohibition takes effect at midnight. Voters backed the dry side in a close victory, making Roswell the first city in the state to go dry as the new law begins.
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Bible barred from Illinois public schools decision
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that teaching the Bible in public schools cannot be allowed. It held that teaching all creeds is impossible without favoring one, so removing religious texts avoids violating educational and religious liberty. Chicago schools had already prohibited Bible use locally.
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Telephone rates not justifiable in Pendleton
City council special investigating committee found that District Manager Van Houtre failed to justify rate increases for four party line service and unanimously adopted a recommendation to invite applications from other companies for franchises. The panel, P Strain J Dyer and L Shar on, spent weeks probing conditions in Pendleton and elsewhere. The meeting also reviewed salary lists and a resolution regarding a $3000 bequest from Mrs. Thompson for cemetery beautification, and the sidewalk petition on Calvin Street was disallowed.
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Fiewree
Wstriot
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Sarah Fige-Thompeon
Harvard Freshmen Triumph Over Yale In Two-Mmile Freshman Eight
New London Conn June 30 Harvard scored two clean victories over Yale on the Thames in the freshman eight and the varsity four. The freshmen led from kickoff and finished in 13 57 over two miles while Yale 14 19. The varsity four ended with Yale men collapsing at the finish as Harvard surged ahead. The varsity eight race is slated for this afternoon.
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Third Fatal Explosion at Dupont Powder Works
A massive blast at the Dupont powder works in Tacoma today wrecked part of the plant. Three men James Smith Thomas Hinke and George Strous were killed in the explosion, the third fatal blast in four months with two prior worker deaths each time.
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Dupont Powder Works
James Smith
Thomas Hinke
George Strous
Charlton Wil to be tried for murder in Europe
Report from New York dated June 30 states Charl ton will be tried for murder whether he goes to Italy or not. If he crosses to Europe he may face arrest and extradition issues. It is believed he will not be extradited.
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New York
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Europe
Adeline Genee Weds Frank Tritt In Royal Ceremony
The dancer Adeline Genee marries Frank Tritt, the Duke of Newcastle’s solicitor, at All Saints church with the duke giving her away and Queen Alexandra said to have worn a diamond brooch. Genee’s past rise from country girl to stage star is noted, including earlier roles and society connections.
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Cenoo
Thombon Family Returns from Mexico to Resume Life
Kay Bo Thombon, wife and daughter, have returned from Mexico after a few weeks away. They arrived last night and plan to reside permanently, checking in at the Hotel Pendleton in Echo.
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Kay Bo Thombon
Amore
Pendleton
Echo
Philadelphia June 40 Fire Aboard Airship Averts Panic
In a Philadelphia incident the crew of the tter Gre elan battled a fire during a race when passengers panicked. The captain's wife calmed crowds by volunteering to pilot the plane until the danger subsided. The vessel returned to port after a near catastrophe as nine smoke overcome firemen were treated.
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