Salt Lake City Picnic Boat Capsizes Killing Sixteen
A party of sixteen on Diah Lake near Geneva perished when their sailboat capsized in a sudden gust. Ten survived by clinging to the overturned craft after more than two hours in the water. six drowned including Frank Brown age 23 Vern Brown 21 Helen Brown 19 Edward Holmes Benjamin Raymond and Sherwood Raymond age 5. Captain Edwin Brown owned the boat and was among those rescued as signals drew help after two hours.
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Salt Lake City
Diah Lake
Frank Brown
Vern Brown
Helen Brown
Edward B. Holmes
Benjamin W Raymond
Gary urges steel firms to avoid wage cuts
Judge Hilbert H. Gary chairman of the United States Steel Corp appeals to steel and iron manufacturers at the Metropolitan Club urging resistence to wage reductions unless absolutely necessary. He stresses workers have significant stakes and implores no wage cuts beyond necessity despite current conditions.
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Gary
New York
Steel and Iron Manufacturers of America
Hilbert H. Gary
United States Steal Corporation
May Lose Coal Claims in Seattle
George M. Stewart former postmaster Richard M. Arms former superintendent of the municipal electric plant and seventy or so Seattle residents claimants of land in the Mackey coal group have been notified by the United land office to show cause within sixty days why their claims should not be cancelled for failure to comply with federal statutes requiring a coal lead locator to file an application for patent within two years after date of location. No criminal charges are made in the proceedings.
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Seattle
Gleorge M. Stewart
Richard M. Arms
Elestele
Mackey Coal Group
Jusenu Iand
Governor Wilson returns to Trenton after national tour
After a day of political conferences, Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey departed Sur 682 to resume duties in Trenton following a tour of the west and south. He received visitors from across the country including representatives and private authorities.
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Weenington
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Sur
Trenton
W. 5
Grubstake Prospectors Sought by Colorado Chamber Panel
The erobatake committee of the chamber of commerce invites in person or mail applications from prospectors willing to stake their claims in the state of Colorado. Applicants should present plans and qualifications as the committee prepares to consider them.
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Erobatake
The
Chamber of Commerce
Peraon
Hr Inner
State of
Colorado
Fire destroys Vancouver plant of Pottisad Railway
A boiler room blaze gutted the Vancouver power plant of the Pottisad Railway Light and Power Company early Sunday, causing extensive damage and losses estimated around 55 069 dollars with 88 000 dollars noted in insurance. The fire disrupted service from the plant and affected the company’s electrical supply system.
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Ferre
Vancouver
Pottisad Railway
Unclear OCR fragment prompts cautious record
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Taft and Wickersham Firm Against Sherman Act Changes
President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham vow to block any amendments to the Sherman anti trust law. They cite Supreme Court rulings as backing enforcement and plan to apply the act strictly against all violators. The tobacco decision is cited as clarifying the circuit court remand not to aid the American Tobacco Company.
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Washington
Taft
Wickersham
Juére
Sunley
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of New York
American Tobacco Company
Americans Invade Guatemala Mining Deal Report
Cablegram from ex Lieutenant Governor Spriggs in Guatemala City alleges President Cabrera grants vast concessions to the Guatemala Mining and Development company. J A Sarecky notes the deal gives American and French bankers control of mineral wealth and franchise rights with a 10 percent net profit share for the government.
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New York
J. A. Sarecky
A. 2. Sprises
Montana
United States
W .A. Clark
Spriggs
Guatermala City
Cabrera
Guatemala Mining and Development Company
Whch
Tris
Saracky
Republic of Guatemala
Executed Revolutionary Leader Reo Lopez Shot at Agua Prieta
Reports state Reo Lopez, ex insurrecto commander, was executed while being moved to serve an eight year sentence. Conflicting guards accounts claim either an escape attempt or a plea for execution. Allegations claim Lopez confessed to receiving $4060 for surrender of Agua Prieta to federals.
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Sherged
Mata
Farienas
Metios— “Nog
Lape
Lopez
Losurrerte
Huying
Agua Prieta
Woman-Driven Resignation Tap Shocks Mexican Capital
Maria Ocampo, a 35 year old Gaxsaca Indian servant in Mme Porfirio Diaz's service, testifies that Severa Diaz guided the president to resign and sent the message to the chamber of deputies on May 25. She also claims Madame Diaz forced Diaz to flee the city at 4 AM to avoid assassination, and the president ultimately capitulated under her influence.
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Mexico City
Maria Ocampo
Gaxsaca
Mme
Porfiro Diaz
Nins Yerry
Severa Diaz
Chamber of Deputies
Madame Diaz
Diaz
Taft Labels Opposition to Reciprocity as Lumber Trust Threat
President Taft spoke to the Western Economists society in Chicago on Saturday night. He said the main opposition to the Canadian reciprocity agreement came from the lumber trust and U.S. paper manufacturers. He outlined methods used by opponents and warned farmers against special interests.
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Chicago
Taft
Western Economise Society
Lumber Trust
Heneer
Hdresident
United States Senate
Chicago leaders form group to reform currency system
Prominent Chicago businessmen met at the Union League club and adopted articles of incorporation for a national currency reform organization. The documents will be sent to Springfield to seek approval from the secretary of state at the next regular session of Congress.
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Chicago
Figel
Union Leegus Club
Springyfield
Saldierag Comelt Many Capredationa
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Juarez
Mexico
Maurresio
Beraad
Peabde
McNAMARA Delaney Sage Labor Leader Linked to Utah Hotel Dynamite Plot
John Delaney confessed in Muskogee Oklahoma to a Salt Lake City reporter that Delaney aided in a December dynamiting attempt aimed at the Utah hotel steel work. He said he was directed by John McNamara, secretary treasurer of the Iron Workers Association, now awaiting trial in Los Angeles.
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Salt Lake City
Muskogee
Oklo
Harry Hagan
John Delaney
Utah Hotel
John J. McNanisra
Association of Bridge and Iron Workers of America
Jsf
Los Angeles
Auglia Alarmed At Petersbourg Reading Warning
A Petersbourg reading warns that a Chinese threat in Manchuria could trigger a crisis. The report claims 6,660 trained troops are billeted near Harblit with additional border forces and rural guards redeployed along the Chinese eastern railroad.
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Petersbourg
Novos Vromva
Manchuria
Harblit
Tegulara
Davidson County Grand Jury Indicts Goodpasture Over Bribe Offer
The Davidson county grand jury returned an indictment charging EL and Goodpasture of Gvorton county with offering to bribe Representative J. S. McDoneld, a Republican, by proposing a $1500 payment.
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Naéhrlnie
Davidson County
EL &, Goodpasture
Gvorton County
J. 5. McDoneld
Bod Angsles Harbor Identity Shocks Officials
A body found floating in Ben Pedra harbor on Extny day has been identified as Se, Ceddigex. Investigators warn of involvement in a gold brick operation tied to Minzenyo p oy and chirga, signaling a concealed network.
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Bod Angsles
Cal
Ben Pedra Harbor
Ceddigex
Minzenyo P Oy
Chirga
Hill to retire from business
James J. Hill announces plans to retire from active business life. He cites stepping back as the first move toward rest, noting his vast interests and a $600 million mortgage on the Great Northern as a key factor shaping his transition. He rejects talk of a railroad consolidation and insists he does not intend to die with his boots on.
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Minneapolis
James J. Hill
Northwest
Gow
Great Northern Railroad
Mill
Ile
Jill
Aliya Cone Mortgage Extension Aims to Fund Road Growth
A statement describes mortgage extension and improvements as a foundation to support national growth. The speaker hints at withdrawing, stating uncertainty about the exact timing while stressing the mortgage will enable the road system to keep pace with development.
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Ag Aliya Cone
Anit Sa
Ao Foundation
Gary on Witness Stand in Steel Trust Inquiry
Esper H Gary, chairman of United States Steel, testified as the second witness in the House steel trust investigation. He denied planning to form a global steel cartel and claimed to be willing to disclose all facts while standing on the record.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Esper
H Gary
Steel Trust” Investigation Committee
House
Explosion at fortress in Managua tied to political plot
An explosion at La Lons db Tlacepe GM fortress overlooking Managua on Wednesday killed or wounded about 120 soldiers. Officials say it was a political plot linked to liberal supporters of former President Astra da. President Amelfo Diaz and several government associates were unhurt or escaped injury.
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Managua
Nicaragua
la Lons
Managia
Astrada
Amelfo Diaz
Plav
Bie Dumeters
Pleas Guilty to Save France Trial Shocks Federal Court
The federal court heard an unusual trial Thursday involving Marry HeReh accused of sending blackmail letters demanding money from merchants in Savy. Mrs. Marle Smith claimed she did not write the letters and that her relative Bane forged them, leading to Mrs. Smith’s arrest while Bane faced legal action.
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Powter
Cole
Marry
Savy
Catte
Marle Smith
Onray
Bane
Two Sets of Officers and Legal Proceedings
Sogin Usths reports a duplicate set of city officers including Mayor HW Anderson taking office Thursday. The same issue notes the firing offers to Mills Selembus Ohio and a jury verdict in the case of George B Nyx Sydloted for soliciting 606 dollars from a printer Reachor.
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Sogin
Usths
Peste
HW. Anderson
Bnd
Selembus
Ohio
Heneesentstius
George B. Nyx
AtAte Printm Reachor
Odie
May Probe Lumber Trust Opens Before Grand Jury
A new United States probe into a lumber trust begins with a special grand jury in Chicago. Henry Sellen, Harry Munger, and George Pope testified as Oliver Pagan arrives to study evidence. The case alleges a conspiracy to restrain trade among lumber firms and associations.
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Chicare
United States
Hern
Shock Kills Two Men at Provo Murdock Power Plant
Salt Lake City reports three workers injured while moving a transformer at the Murdock power plant southeast of Provo. Arthur Dixon of Provo and William Blood of Midway died from the electrocution. M V Hardley of Salt Lake City survived with severe, non fatal burns. Dizon, Flood, and Bardley were assisting. Bardley received the fatal shock as current passed through the uninsulated wire into the equipment and workers.
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Salt Lake City
Arthur Dixon
Provo
William Blood
Midway
Yerra
Murdock
M V Hardley
Salt Lake Ciy
Scvere Burns
Dizon
Flood
Bardley
Univu
Yardley
Tio Tellow
Sever Duris
Telephone Companies Unite in Utah Bell Purchase
Salt Lake City report says H Vance Lanse president of Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone bought out Utah Independent Telephone and Spa con it. The Bell Company will control Utah state telephone business with rates expected to rise due to increased investment.
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Salt Lake City
H. Vance Lanse
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Auc
Bell Company
H. Vance Lane
Utah
Lane
Rocky Mountain Bell
Taft Rebukes Cavalry Colonel for Jewish Bias
President Taft reprimands Colonel Joseph Garrard of Fort Mayer for disapproving Private Frank Bloom’s promotion due to Bloom’s Jewish heritage. Garrard’s endorsement labeled Jews as undesirable social associates and Taft orders a War Department investigation. The War Department notes many Jews have served as officers.
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Washington
Taft
Joseph Garrard
Fort Mayer
Frank Biloom
Garrard
Teds
War Department
Women to Hunt Lions in African Jungle Trip
Mrs. Carroll and her daughter Geerethy depart Newport with no retinue for a lion hunting expedition in the African Jungle. The trip follows Mrs. Carroll’s desire to test her marksmanship since a previous Rootsvelt journey.
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Newport
Republicans Elect Mayor of Portland Fortland Ore A G Rushtizht
Regular Republican A G Rushtizht chosen mayor of Portand in the municipal election. Independent Republican opponent Josep Simon defeated by about four likely votes, according to partial results.
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Portland
Fortland
Ore
A. G. Rushtizht
Schosen
Portand
Josep Simon
Stago Steamship Reported Ashore Off Yokohama Point
The British steamer Stago from New York March 18 was reported ashore off Yokohama. Hugo carries 40 in cargo and 0 passengers, with 4 full cargo of bridge material noted.
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Yokohama
Stago
New York
Furnaces of Carnegie Steel and others restarted
A number of furnaces at Carnegie Steel and the Foust and Lausain Steels, previously idle under commission, were put into operation yesterday.
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Pitabure
Carnegia
Cominany
Foust and Lausain Steels Company
Baan Sons
Yugsdzy
Idaho News Roundup From Twin Falls to Shoshone Falls
Idaho state items report Sunday postal closures at Twin Falls, a Caldwell widow buying 1769 in money orders to herself, irrigation water abundance, and new Idaho Falls warehouses with 300 car capacity. Other notes cover road work, a Devils Ladder accident with injuries, a whisky arrest, and impending Chautauqua activity in Bolsa.
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Swin Falls County Sunday School Association
Murtungh
Idaho
Caldwell
Coeur Alene
Thorsay
Don Ho Bark
Idaho Falls Register
Welser
Biisa
Bifea-Rupert
Thomas Price
Slackfoot
Blackfoot
Fo Estelis
Shoshone Falls
Boise Statcemen
Eammett Fruit Growere
W. Tyler
Butte
Montana
Tx Rapiadly
Board of Airectors
Hauk
Butse
James C. Borland
South Noles
Borland
Manes
B.C. Jones
Filizabeth Jones
Caldwet
Teias
Yalte
Nerea
Bolsa
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Nemes
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MAY
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Killa
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Utah Independent Company
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Magon
Plander
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