Governor Hughes Seeks Legal Reforms To Curtail Conventions
Gov Charles E Hughes in his first message to New York’s legislature urges court power to recount votes, strip attorney general from election suits, regulate party conventions, and curb minority rule. He supports a new ballot, limits on campaign expenditures, and judicial review of conventions and committees to protect political rights.
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McClellan Fights Tammany Over Leadership in New York
Mayor McClellan asserts control over Tammany Hall and rejects backing any single candidate, vowing to support efficient government. Voorhis protests the board of elections ruling as president, amid a broader look at state and federal government affairs across Colorado, New Hampshire, Maine, and Washington.
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Assistant cashier Miss Irwin postpones war eve duties
The fragmentary report notes Miss Irwin, assistant cashier at the Mc May Bank, delaying her wartime departure to remain with her employers until financial accounts are settled. She had been slated to start for Paso Lex market today with M. C Canton, but the plan was postponed.
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Senate poised to order inquiry into Brownsville incident
In Washington on June 3 officials signaled a near certainty that an immediate investigation will be ordered into the discharge of the Twenty-fifth Infantry negro troops over their alleged role in the Brownsville shooting. Senator Workman backs the measure, while Senator Lodge may not oppose, and opposition is not expected to stall passage when Congress reconvenes.
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France Denies Balkan Conspiracy While Noting Developments
Paris reports no advice of Servian conspirators overthrowing King Peter, but notes Balkan developments may follow a signed contract between Servian government and Le Cresot factory for sixty new flola gas batteries. Austrian-Sunatchin authorities reportedly delayed financing.
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Balkans
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Amir of Afghanistan Arrives at Frontier Post for Visit
Hamidullah Khan with a large retinue reaches a frontier post en route to India. Representatives of the Viceroy and the Earl of Minto, along with British troops, meet the amir and escort him onward.
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Saudikhana
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Afganistan
Hamib Dullah Khan
Ms Frontier Post
Tadia
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Minto
Trains Collision Kills Dozens In Topeka Runaway Fire
In Topeka Kansas a wreck on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific lines killed about thirty Mexican laborers and two white men. Fifty five injured. The crash happened on a sharp curve near Volland as trains 29 and 20 collided, sparks igniting a fierce blaze that trapped passengers. Rescue efforts began within hours as surgeons and volunteers aided the injured. John Lynes, a 19 year old telegraph operator, is held for investigation for failing to stop No. 20.
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Train Disaster Kills Many in Smoking Car Fire
A train wreck on a grade led to a fire in a smoking car where thirty seven Mexicans perished as doors jammed and seats pinned victims. Officials report many more injured including internal wounds, burns, and broken bones with a list of the worst cases released by Rock Island officials.
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Colored Woodmen of America in Farm City lodge claim
In Favaia New Jersey area records show only two Black members ever joined Modern Woodmen of America in Camp 258 of Farmer City in 1888. Jarston Tinsley is noted as the sole remaining Black member after Willingy Botten’s death two years earlier. Officials reported to Tinsley that he is the only Black member in the lodge.
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Farmer City
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Tinsley
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America
Faithful Dog Guards Dying Man After Suicide In Olivet
In Olivet Michigan Conant aged 63 was found dead on the floor beside a quantity of green Tirta poison. A faithful dog had stayed by the door through Saturday night and Sunday afternoon prompting neighbors to investigate. Conant, once a heavy drinker who recently abstained, apparently harmed himself in a struggle with alcohol.
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AFFAIR IN KENTUCKY KILLS THREE IN KNOTT COUNTY
Reports emerging from Pine Top indicate a violent confrontation when Stone Hanks Thomas and others were killed amid a drunken brawl. Details are scarce due to inaccessibility of the Pine Top area and ongoing investigations.
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Knott County
Hartisop Stone
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Walter Thomas
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Stone
Hanks Thomas
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Thomas
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Hadka
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Blood Remedy
The ad claims Hoods Sarsaparilla cures humors eruptions boils pimples and other skin and rheumatic troubles. It promotes its liquid form and Sarontabs chocolate tablets as the best blood medicine with a 100 dose promise.
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Woman shoots at judge in circuit court
Rosa Weil and her sister Clara Weil entered the St Louis courthouse and Rosa fired a pistol at Judge J. McDonald. A bystander grabbed the revolver. the judge remained seated. Rosa and Clara Weil, litigants in an inheritance dispute, say they could not obtain justice and planned the attack as a remedy. Both are held on assault charges.
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Tiise Well
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Glend in North Carolina seeks grand jury indictment
Governor Glenn heads to Greensboro to face grand jury over charges by Blackburn in a wide ranging letter. Blackburn alleges conspiracy involving books, funding, and political influence in the Eighth district with Hackett as a central actor. Hackett denies the charges while Glenn vows action either impeachment or jail for Blackburn.
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E Spencer Blackburn
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State Text Book Commission
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North Carolina
Associated Press
Dr Drake Kills Housekeeper Then Ends Life in Despair
In Little Sioux county AL Drake aged 50 shot and killed his housekeeper Mrs Lucy Way 35 and then killed himself. Despondency given as motive. The tragedy occurred at their residence in Sioux City Js.
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H. AL Drake
Little Sioux County
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Drake
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