Heat Gause of Untold Suffering in Chicago Heat Wave
A Chicago heat wave on June 10 drives temperatures to near 100F with 93F in the morning and 95F by noon. One death and several prostrations are reported as officials warn of a possible record 100F. Nationwide, cities like Keokuk and Omaha set seasonal highs amid a sizzling belt from the Midwest to the Northeast.
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Keokuk
Omaha
Ilinois
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Missouri
Kansas
First Function of State at Windsor for Coronation
London, June 10. The first state function for King George V’s coronation took place at Windsor Castle. The Prince of Wales was invested with the Order of the Garter in the throne room as King George and Queen Mary, with knights of the order, watched in ceremonial robes and full insignia. The king buckled the blue velvet garter on the left leg of the youthful knight.
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Extra Police On Guard In Cleveland Strike Zone
Cleveland Ohio June 1 fear of repetition of disturbances after clashes between striking garment workers and police last night left a striker shot a patrolman stabbed and mobs wounded. Authorities doubled patrols with 199 extra officers detailed to picketed districts as union officials condemn yesterday’s violations and urge calm today.
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Lost Millions by Leni ence in Sugar Frauds
Washington June 10 Henry A Wise United States district attorney for New York admitted to a House committee that the government failed to seize and confiscate millions of dollars worth of sugar in sugar fraud cases. Chairman Beal noted that women and others who defrauded the government forfeit their imports and called it a misfortune that sugar importers were not treated the same.
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Henry A. Wise
United States
New York
House Committee On Expenditures
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Weather forecast for Rock Island area tonight and tomorrow
The outlook shows generally fair weather with possible thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight and cooler temperatures. Early morning 78 degrees, yesterday 98, last night low 77. No precipitation, wind 7 mph, humidity 83 percent at 7 pm and 59 percent at 1 am. Moonset 3 52 am, Sun 7 26, Moon 3 52 am, declination 23 degrees north.
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Illinois Fish Bill Signed By Governor Deneen Despite Vetoes
Springfield June 10 Governor Deneen signed the fish bill recasting state laws on fish protection and licensing nonresident anglers. The measure creates district wardens, defines lawful fishing gear, and sets licensing and fee schedules for commercial operators and nonresidents. He also signed related bills funding Joliet Penitentiary improvements and monuments while vetoing ten other measures including probate, police pension, and park use bills. In Torreon, Mexico, 14 miners were killed in riots amid a strike.
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Georgia
Dunning Asylum
Torreon
Mexico
Matehuala
War Near in Chihuahua Feared as U S Troops Cease Patrol
Juarez, Mexico June 10. A Chihuahua telegram reports an inexplicable situation as federal troops refuse to surrender the city and will not permit insurgents to enter with arms, heightening fears of a massacre and a border cease patrol by U S troops.
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Juarez
Mexico
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Indemnity Demanded to Aid Chinese Victims
The call demands government action to aid destitute families of victims, punish the guilty, and enforce constitutional protections for Chinese lives and property. A total indemnity of six million dollars is sought, with one million for property damage and the remainder for loss of lives.
Four New Bills and Bribery Indictments in Ohio
Columbus June 10 three members of the general assembly and an attache were indicted on bribery charges by the grand jury. The body adjourned for an indefinite period but its investigation of legislative bribery is not completed and will not be resumed.
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Mrs Nation Is No More After Hatchet Crusade Death
Carrie E Nation aged 66, famed for her hatchet crusade for prohibition, died at 7 p m in Leavenworth Kansas at Evergreen sanitarium, due to paresis.
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Leavenworth
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Carrie E. Nation
Evergreen Santarium
Carrie Nation Hatchet Wielder Dies in Kansas
Carrie Nation the Kansas temperance activist who smashed saloons in Kansas towns and inspired a temperance wave died in Leavenworth. Her body was moved to Kansas City Kansas for funeral services and burial in Richmond Missouri.
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Insurrectos threaten Mexico City as patrols end on border
Reports from Brownsville and Mexico City describe insurrectos pressuring to take possession of the capital amid fears of a massacre. Troop patrols along the border have ceased, with substations abandoned, while Mexico seeks a $6,000,000 indemnity for the Torreon Chinese slaughter and demands an apology for insult to the flag. Indictments in the Ohio legislature also surface.
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Shang Hai Sun
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Wanamaker Increases Life Insurance To 4.5 Million
Philadelphia on June 10 reports Rodman Wanamaker added 1 million dollars to his life coverage. He now holds 4.5 million dollars of life insurance with an annual premium around 125000 dollars.
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Rodman Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Rod@man Wanamaker
Wall Street Farmers Leading Fight On Reciprocity
Special correspondence from Washington reports that Wall Street farmers, mainly lumber and paper trust investors, fund anti reciprocity campaigns. Allen & Graham admitted acting as lobbyists for the National Grange and steering anti reciprocity literature from near Wall Street. Associations for lumber, paper, and wool trusts pledged to finance the crusade, with clients including whisky and oil interests led by John D. Rockefeller. The treasury notes the monetary commission spent over 207 thousand dollars abroad and on staff, prompting continued coverage.
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Aviators Fall to Death in Germany Altitude Attempt
Herr Schendel, who set a German altitude record of 6,594 feet in an airplane, and his mechanic Voss were killed when their aircraft crashed at Johannisthal on June 10 while attempting to break the world record with a passenger.
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Bankers Meet Nov 21 24 Date Fixed by New Orleans Clearing House
The annual convention of the American Bankers association will be held in New Orleans from November 21 to 24. The date was set by the local clearing house committee and approved by General Secretary Farnsworth. Montana farmers oppose Canadian reciprocity. Clyde Park Commercial Club, largely farmers, passed resolutions condemning it.
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Livingston
Mont
Clyde Park Commercial Club
Taft Sees July 16 Vote On Root Amendment
President Taft telegraphed the Boston Chamber of Commerce confirming opposition to the Root amendment yet saying its adoption does not violate the treaty with Canada. Senator Smoot predicts a July 16 or 17 vote, cautions the amendment may not pass, and says it would not derail the pact while potentially perfecting it. He expects Congress to adjourn around July 27.
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Graham Traded From Boston To Chicago Cubs
Chicago announces a six player deal sending Graham Good Collins and Curtis from Boston to the Cubs in exchange for Kling Weaver Griffin and Kaiser. The move shifts the Boston roster and boosts Chicago in the National League race.
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Chicago National League Baseball Club
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Kaiser
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Curtis
Boston
Kiel Kieler Yacht Trials Pick German-American Contestants
Eleven German Sonderklasse boats including Prince Adalbert's Jack II started the first trial race to select the trio for the German-American contest during Kiel week. The course ran six miles from Kiel harbor.
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Kiel
Germany
Prince Adalbert
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Germany denies rejection of Hill successor
Berlin June 10 the foreign office denied the report that Washington’s proposal for a successor to Ambassador Hill had been rejected at Berlin No name has been presented yet From Auto Into River Mitchell 8 D June 10 while Dr Loughead and James Clark of Letcher 8 D were driving along the Jim River last night the earth gave way the automobile was thrown into the river and both were drowned
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Ambassador Hill
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Foreign Office
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Loughead
James Clark
Letcher
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Waiters Can't Serve Drinks in Iowa Now
Des Moines reports the Iowa supreme court ruled against allowing waiters to bring liquor to patrons as a violation of the law. In Chicago, Arthur Atherton a 24 year old man who stands over five feet yet weighs 38 pounds married Blanche Burkley a 19 year old of 130 pounds by Judge Newcomer.
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Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
Chicago
Newcomer
Arthur Atherton
Blanche Burkley
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