Man With Revolver Targets Taft at White House Door
James Stricklen a 44 year old Cumberland Maryland miner armed with a .38 caliber revolver attempted to reach President Taft at the White House. He was stopped by guards, arrested by Detective Sergeant Dalrymple and held for sanity examination. He claimed Taft advertised for him in West Virginia papers and said he sought troops to protect him. He had a prior stint in an asylum.
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James Stricklen
Maryland
White House
Taft
Washington, D.C
Miner
Cumberland
Stricklen
Dalrymple
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Nevada ready for Jeffries Johnson bout as city bets surge
Nevada residents expect a record crowd for the Jeffries Johnson fight with rooms filling fast and merchants pledging bonuses if needed. Promoter Hester rushed to San Francisco to finalize transfer arrangements, while Tex Rickard coordinates with associates on prospects and guarantees.
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Jones
Tex Rickard
Hester
San Francisco
Battie
Governor cites lack of state interference in fight decision
Gov. Hil arrival explains he would not have interfered in the Jeffries Johnson fight if local officials would enforce the law. He notes letters from church interests and Mrs. Gillett had no bearing on his action and says he acted only when state officials could not allow a violation of duty.
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Prancisco
Cal
Jeffries Johnson
Gillett
General B Ready for War and Fights
June 16 report from Gereni U.S Webb and his camp discuss plans around Jeffries Johnson Kaufman Langford bout. Webb signals caution and seeks court orders to prevent fights while aiming to avoid arrests of principals. The outcome hinges on attorney general actions and potential sparring exhibition.
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Prancieco
Gereni U
Webb
Exposition Fight Shapes San Francisco Site Debate
A garbled note discusses San Francisco and New Orleans in a dispute over a Pan American exposition site. It mentions June Gillett and Cal looking to influence the choice, with lines about capital and opposition affecting the plan.
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Cal
June Gillett
San
Orleans
America
Condh
Francisco
the & Opinion
Controversial Prize Fight Plans Stir White Opposition
The article describes White opposing a planned brutal $8 prize fight at Hiots arena. He sought police intervention and court action to halt the event, claiming widespread support against the plan and noting telegrams from callers nationwide. White warned authorities and threatened legal steps if fighters proceeded.
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Hiot
Ee White
Fickert
Prin- White
Eura
Mio
Arena rush under two days for Langford Kaufman bout
Promoter Bist orders crews to finish the Langford Kaufman arena and the Jeffries Johnson fight arena within two days. Workers are rushed to complete both venues at key corners in the city.
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Eighth
Howard
Louit
Bist
McCarthy Denies San Francisco Running Claim
Omaha dispatch reports Mayor P. H. McCarthy of San Francisco denying an interview in which he supposedly said he was running the city and not taking orders from the governor. He calls the article a fake and vows to state his position on arrival, criticizing press misrepresentation and naming Phelan and Spreckels as hurting San Francisco’s moral standing.
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United Presse
Omaha
Neb
P. H. McCarthy
San Francisco
California Courta
Gillett
Phelan
Spreckels
Fickert Skips Langford Kaufman Fight to Judge Legality
San Francisco district attorney Fickert announced he would not attend the Langford Kaufman bout to determine legality, saying witnessing a fight is the only way to decide legality, and he plans to attend the Johnson Jeffries fight to ensure law observance.
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San Francisco
Fickert
United Press
Clearing balances by city reported today
Portland and Spokane run totals noted with clearings balances. Portland shows 2 061 156 00 with 150 803 00 today while Spokane lists 815 850 00 with 67 125 00 today.
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Portland
Fall Night and Friday Warmer with Light West Winds
A forecast notes cooler conditions tonight with a warming trend by Friday. Light west to easterly winds are expected, bringing milder temperatures and calm weather ahead of the weekend.
Have No Son Oats Father One Sues
Charles E Parker a Seattle dentist died April 7 1909 at Richmond Beach declaring I am childless Carleton Parker a 21 year old testifies to prove he is the son and that the father was insane at the time of the will The elder Parker left land valued at 7000 at Richmond Beach and life insurance of 3000 to Minnie Parker wife with one dollar to Carleton Parker He lived with Parker and passed as his son since 1894 he enlisted
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Charles 8. Parker
Seattle
Richmond Beach
Carleton Parker
Lindsay
Parker
Minnie Parker
Copper Jailer Fired Over Love and Arrests in Beattie
Patrolman J. G. Gleason was dismissed after arresting his fiancée Mrs. Jessie Lawrence following a quarrel. The Port land affair began six months earlier as they planned marriage. Gleason had written fervent letters, sent money, and hid his police status from her.
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J. G. Gleason
Wappenstein
Gleason
Jessie Lawrence
Mrs. Lawrence
Portland
Beattie
No Concession Standoff At Perry Hotel Meeting
J. W. Godwin of the fruit and vegetable commission dealers says no concession will be made by the hotel men during tonight’s Perry hotel conference. A delegation from produce interests will attend while hotel leaders expect arbitration only. Godwin adds there will be no retreat on cartage charges or prompt payment rules, and hotellers may pursue legal action if talks fail.
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Perry Hotel
J. W. Godwin
J. W. Godwin Co
Fruit and Vegetable Commission
Western Av
H. E B. Kennedy
Godwin
Girl Bound by Acid Attack Found on Porch
Oakland, June 16. Mary Delgado, 17, bound and gagged, with feet and limbs burned by acid, was found on her home porch at daybreak. She cannot speak and is recovering from anaesthetic. The assailant and motive remain a mystery as details are pieced together. Frank Delgado discovered her. sister slept through the attack.
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United Prew
Oakland
Cal
Mary Delgado
Wes
Frank Delgado
Gas Leak Forces 30 from Bed At Alllintoe Apartments
A main gas pipe in the Alllintoe Apartments at 1424 Boyston Ave broke early this morning. Thirty residents awoke to gas odor and fled as fear of asphyxiation spread. owner C. H. Doelker and gas workers struggled to locate and stop the leak for hours.
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Andrew Barnes
Alllintoe Apartments
Boyston Av
Parner
C. H. Doelker
Poindexter Faces Primary Pressure While Serving Nation
The piece argues senator Miles Poindexter carries a heavy duty burden as he remains in Washington while rivals campaign nationwide. It notes his record and reputation aid his bid, cites a favorable Kansas leader endorsement, and urges voters to hear all sides before deciding, with Poindexter continuing to serve his constituency from the capitol.
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Miles Poindexter
Congressman Poindexter
Washington
Mr. Poindexter
Poindexter
Victor Murdock
Kansas Leader
Thousands Lose Lives In Historic Asia Minor Flood
From Constantinople to Europe reports describe a devastating flood in Hassankolich Asia Minor where about 400 residents drowned and the town was inundated. Other flood scenes across Europe include 150 in the Ahr valley 80 in the Neva valley and widespread inundation around Zurich and Moravia valley with many people marooned on roofs.
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Constantinople
Hassankolich
Asia Minor
Switzerland
Berlin
Ammer
Oberammergau
Ahr
Belgrade
Moravia
Peter
Spokane Merchant to Wed vaudeville Star Pearl Hunt
Miss Pearl Hunt of Brooklyn, a young vaudeville star, will marry W W Dreyfoos, a Spokane merchant, in September after a romance sparked when she performed at the Orpheum theatre last July. Dreyfoos, a prominent local merchant, has followed her acts closely on the Orpheum circuit.
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United Press
Spokane
Miss Hunt
Orpheum Theatre
Dreyfoos
Orpheum
No Jail Breaks Noted During Sheriff Hodge’s Tenure
The King county jail under Sheriff Hodge shows no jail breaks or attacks in two years. He abolished inmate-food exploitation and reports no weapons or saws found in cells. Previously, a jail physician was shot and a jailer nearly died during escapes while bars were sawed and dynamite used.
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Hodge
King County
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