Five Seamen Die In French Cruiser Explosion
Five of 453 seamen injured aboard the French armored cruiser Jules Michelet near Hereres died in Toulon naval hospital. Official inquiry cites two explosions from a six inch gun as causes with sparks and draft blamed. Admiral Bertrand Sourrier oversaw attempts to resupply fire. Two more died today amid reports of defective gun elevation and charge issues.
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Toulon
France
Jules Michelet
Hereres
Bertrand Sourrier
Mediterranean
Belle Fourche Bankers Meet Draw 250 Delegates
Belle Fourche South Dakota June 23 The Bankers convention drew about 250 delegates with officers from major cities and the American Bankers Association secretary Fred Farnsworth in attendance Mayor Saults gave a welcome and B M Cummins of Pierre gave the response The program included a address by John Chav of Chicago and H H Stoner of Highmore The session featured talks on bankers relations with farmers and adjourned to a social evening with Belle Fourche residents hosting delegates
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Belle Fourche
8. D
Bankers’ Convention
Chicago
St. Paul
Bfinfeapolis
Sioux City
Omaha
Fred Farnsworth
American Bankers’ Association
New York
Saults
B. 4. Cummins
Pierre
BM. Brown
Aberdsen
John Chav
WNL
H. H. Staner
Highmore
Gerweon Bunker
Phick Hills
Belle
Bradstreet Wheat Supply Shows U S Decrease
Bradstreet reports wheat supplies declining across major regions. United States east of the Rockies down 16,000 bushels, west up 8,000, overall U S and Canada down 3,000,000. Afloat for Europe down 4,200,600, total American and European supply down 7,000,000. Smaller losses noted in Manitoba and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
United States
Rockies
Canada
Europe
T.S
Ceart
Manitoba
Cleveland
Michigan University Turns Out Big Class
The University of Michigan marked its sixty eighth commencement and seventy fifth founding anniversary in Ann Arbor. Professor Jeremiah Whipple Jenks of Cornell gave the address as nearly 1,000 seniors received diplomas and honorary degrees. Henry B. Carpart of Pasadena earned a Doctor of Laws. Henry Sewall of Denver earned a Doctor of Science.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Jeremiah Whipple Jenks
Cornel
Michigan
Henry 8. Sewall
Denver
Coin
Henry &. Carpart
Pasadena
Cal
Ex Senator Higgins Dies at 80 in New York
Former U S Senator Anthony Higgins of Delaware died at his brother’s home 27 Washington Square New York after a long illness. He was over 80 and the first Republican senator elected from Delaware.
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Wilmington
Dela
United States
Anthony Higgins
Delaware
Washington Squire
New York
Bank of England reserve changes shown in weekly statement
The Bank of England weekly statement reports a total reserve drop of 1,059,000 pounds with circulation up 631,000 pounds bullion down 5,228 pounds and other securities up 1, notes reserve down 1, government securities unchanged. The reserve to liability ratio stands at 19.00 percent this week and 19.00 percent the prior week.
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London
Jame
Bank of England
Striking Seamen Worry France Over Shipping Losses
Paris reports the French government alarmed by a widespread seamen strike disrupting shipping. Arbitration was proposed to ship owners, who balked at higher wages, causing continued industry losses amid uncertain crisis.
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France
Paris
Ceenaert Time Company
Steamer Grand Manan Sinks Dredge After Collision
In Calais Maine the steamer Grand Manan carrying 600 excursionists struck a dredge in the St Croix river at low tide. The second engineer James Carr of East Boston was crushed to death. No other injuries reported as passengers were moved to another steamer. Misread signals are blamed.
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Calais
Lfe
Grand Manan
St. Croix
James Carr
Boston
Giant airship Victoria Luise launches long sea flight
Hamburg reports the airship Victoria Luise began a 10 hour ocean voyage at 6 15 am with 12 passengers. The craft flew over the North Sea reaching Helgoland, then returned to Hamburg by 3 15 pm, signaling long range capability.
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Hamburg
Meppen
North Sea
England
London
Bristol
Emden
Helgoland
Supple ments under debate spark countywide talk
In San Francisco women urged reform at a county meeting, criticizing sensational divorce and crime coverage as unsuitable. Mrs Moore pressed for fewer sensational items, arguing some news is no longer news and women deserve freer access to peaceful topics.
Promotions for Army Officers Ordered by President
Washington June 27 President Pult sent to Congress nominations for Brig Gen Wlow Wirther Spoon to major general and Col Clarence R Edwards chief of the bureau of insular affairs to major general Coll George FL Chase detailed inspector general and Col ELJ Bleclerng of the first cavalry to brigadier general Also Charlton nominated to beister of the land office in Burange Calo
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Washington
Pult
Congress
Wlow. Wirther Spoon
Department of the Sulf
Clarence R. Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
George FL Chase
EL J. BleClerng
First Cavalry
Tarr
Senate
Guores P. Charlton
Beister
Land Office of
Burange
Calo
Young Colt Webs Wedding at St Pauls Knight's Bridge
London June 2 Roswell of Calouel Col married to Miss Dadlhy Chapman of Winnie at St Pauls church Knight's Bridge.
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Young Colt
London
Roswell
Calouel
Dadlhy Ys
Chapman
Winnie
St Pauls Church
Knight's Bridge
Society's Leaders Turn Flower Girls in London
Ten thousand women led by prominent society figures and duchesses wore white and sold flowers in London on Alexandra Day to raise funds for metropolitan hospitals and convalescent homes in Queen Alexandra's name. Artificial wild roses were crafted by blind workers, with prices two cents for a bouquet and twenty five cents for a bunch amid lively competition for prime selling spots.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Arguments in Trust Case to Begin Today
In Cleveland Ohio on June 27 the government suit to dissolve the Great Lakes Towing Company as an alleged trust was set for hearings in federal court. Testimony has spanned two years across ports on the Great Lakes where the company operates. Each side is allotted three days for argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Great Rakes Towing Company
Preat Lakes
Damaging Letter At Issue In Sherman Antitrust Probe
Chicago witnesses testify in the Hasler investigation that a 1910 circular letter by the Watleh Case company pressured traders to handle Keystone Products exclusively. They allege the letter demanded exclusivity and followed up with representatives to enforce compliance.
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Miner Hasler
Watleh
Lehman Resigns as Solicitor General Amid Speculation
Washington June 27 Frederick H Lehmann solicitor general resigns and asks the president. His successor is reportedly chosen with William Bullitt among names under consideration. Lehmann opposed by Attorney General Wickersham and plans include possible political activity.
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Washington
Frederick H. Lehmann
United States
Tatt
Aly. Lehmann
Supreme Court
Lehmann
Wickersham
Feneral
Lehorian
Si Louis
Taft
Cloud W. Bowers
Br. Lehmann
Mr. Bowers
Steel Corporation
National City Company
New York
William Akershall Bullitt
Couisville
Bullitt
Rebel Scouts Taken by Mexican Federals
Ortiz in Mex June 27 report says Gen Pasqual Orozco’s rebels near Chihuahua faced federal forces. Ortiz notes federal vanguards captured several rebel scouts while the army presses the river and completes a bridge job at the Guile River.
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eaeTel Huerta
Ortiz
Mex
Pasqual Orogzeo
Luerti
Chihuahua
Tinerta
Gritz
Die Oritz
Americans Exchange Bullets With Rebels in Cuba
From Sant 5 to 27, Captain Gulick reports United States Marines at Zebra guard a trench outpost near Caney. A bombardment from insurgents caused no damage and no injuries were recorded as small arms fire continued with limited casualties.
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Sant
Cuba
Jime
Gulick
United States
Zebra
Wobre
Attitude of China Puzzle Bankers and Loan Talk
International factions led by the United States Britain France Germany Russia and Japan await government instructions on Chinas proposed loan of 2000000000 dollars. The article notes China seeks about six million advance monthly until October, with a liquidation loan of 220900900 in that period.
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United States
Greas
Britail
France
Germany
Russia
Japan
China
Yankton City Assessor Dies in Street
An official in Yankton, identified as the city assessor, collapsed and died in the street, with early reports noting a sudden medical event. Local authorities began investigations into the death as the community mourns the sudden loss of a public official.
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Yankton
Famous Artist Alma-Tademi Dies in Wiesbaden
Sir Laurens Alma-Tadema, the renowned English painter, died last night in Wiesbaden Germany after a lingering illness. The artist, long linked to the Stamens region, had been a major figure in 19th century art.
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Bies
Wiesbader
Germany
Laurens Alma-Tademi
Stamens
Trent
Strike vote secret pending negotiations
In St Louis Missouri on June 24, negotiations with the Federation and players continued to secure terms. Railroads will conduct negotiations with the general manager as part of broader talks on settlement and possible action.
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St. Loui
Chis Mgi
Chichen
Cairo
Darrow’s Attorneys Press Fight Over Transcript Evidence
Los Angeles June 27 three rulings by Judge Hutton failed to dampen the defense in Clarence Darrow’s bribery trial. Attorneys seek the sound-transcript of conversations between Darrow and Harrington overheard by a sound reproducer. The prosecution plans to introduce the transcript later. the defense argues it is primary evidence and not rebuttal. The cross examination yesterday probed Harrington’s ties to detectives and a man named Be who worked for WY Tyurus.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hutton
Clarence &. Darrow
Darrow
John R. Harrington
Harrington
Rogers
Tyurus
McNamara
Bitter attack ma be on premier Asquith
London reports intense bitterness over the hunger strike by imprisoned agitators and a violent exchange in the house of commons. Georges Lansbury denounced the premier and government as oppressive, while others demanded strong action.
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Mabe
Asquith
London
England
House of Commons
Georges Lansbury
Asuaila
Prder
Army Extens ive Maneuvers Planned Next Month
Washington June 27 President Pars asked Congress for $1 28 million for war department use in joint maneuvers of the regular army and the national guard next month Also seeking $167 000 for urgent war department receipts The maneuvers begin July 5 at Manassas Virginia and will be larger than any prior effort with units from Colorado Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Wisconsin and others under Fort Leavenworth and Fort Iikan Involved locations span Virginia Arkansas Texas Iowa Illinois Missouri and more across July to August 1909.
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Washington
Pars
Manassas
Caunire
Bite
Pole Mountain
Wro
Colorado
Nebraska
Alexandria
Ark Sparta
South Dakota
North Dakowa
Wisconsin
Fort Leavenwort
Th Ikan
Anda
Hilinois
Nevada
Missouri
Fort Leavenworth
Iowa
New York Striking Waiters Vote to Return to Work
In New York on June 24 strikers of the International Dow workers union debated and voted to return to work at leading hotels. Delegates reported favorable conditions for resuming employment without concessions. The move includes demands for recognition of the union with no concessions from hotel proprietors.
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New York
International Dowl Workers’ Union
Miul
Paulding Sets Navy Destroyer Speed Record
The Paulding, commanded by Lieut. H. R. Device, completed annual speed tests reporting an average 32.7 knots over two four knots runs. It tops the destroyer record after last year’s 31.5 knots, marking a historic fast time for the old burner built vessel.
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Bennert
R. FE
Dune
Paulding
Paulling
H. R. Device
British troops deployed to guard China frontier amid Canton unrest
British troops are dispatched from Hong Kong to guard the frontier near Canton where trains are halted and locomotives tampered with. Manchu movement leaders are reportedly based in Macao and Hong Kong, with authorities noting instability and mobilization in the region.
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China
Hong Kong
Canton
Macao
Monty
Follower of Zelaya Slain by Assassins in Nicaragua
Col Jose Santos Ramirez former director general of telegraphs and telephones under Zelaya was assassinated in San Juan Del Sur. He had earlier been imprisoned in Managua on charges of delaying messages to hide political turmoil and the 1909 presidential appointment. Reports of revolutionary plots and plans to hand fortifications to Mena’s enemies accompany the dispatch.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Jose Santos Ramirez
Zelaya
Madrid
Managua
Ramirez
Ramirex
Vigun
Mena
Congress
Suffragets Stage Attack During Royal Welsh Tour
In Cardiff suffragists breached police lines as King George and Queen Mary toured South Wales. A woman lunged at cabinet minister SirHL McKenna and shouted for the queen to help suffragists. The assailant was restrained and jailed.
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George
Mary
Cardiff
Wales
King George
Queen Mary
South Wales
McKenna
Tandiff
Helen Crags
Shmultan
Bir
McWenna
Cat on trial over stolen chicks cements case in Ohio court
In Columbus Ohio June 27 a case against Robert Righter and Edward Hubbard ages 14 and 11 centers on a hen coup theft. court records describe a cat that allegedly ate evidence and slept under a house as the boys blamed it for the missing fluffy chicks. The judge ordered more evidence and the cat to be produced in court with the case continued.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dunce Black
Robert Righter
Edward Hubbard
Callen
Tom
Yau
Bollot Wins French Auto Event in Dieppe
Dieppe France June reports Bollot winning a French auto event. The record notes the pace of the race over a long distance with minutes seconds and speeds around 68 miles per hour. The fragmentary text is unclear on exact route and official standings.
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Dieppe
France
Visible wheat supply tightens on North American markets
New York reports a smaller visible supply of wheat with a June 15 update showing 40,000 bushels in bond and 31,000 in hand, a decline from prior levels. Corn and oats also shift. barley and river supplies change, while Canada sees a 38,000 bushel drop to 1,338,000.
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New York
Canada
Campaign to Reduce Saloon Licenses Stirring City
Yankton South Dakota June 26. City commissioners will revoke saloon licenses Thursday night. Debate rages as residents and business leaders argue for tighter licenses or more restrictive terms for a town of about 4 000. The issue has sparked intense agitation between factions and is a major point of contention at the council meeting.
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Yankton
Thangaloe
Werg
Qdirys
Boston Traveler Sold to Herald in Combined Publication
Boston Evening Traveler, one of the state’s oldest papers, is sold to the Boston Herald. After July 1 the Traveler and the Evening Herald will publish together as a single combined newspaper from the Herald plant. The Traveler, established in 1925, was long published by Roland Worthington.
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Boston
Boston Evening Traveler
Boston Hermidd
J. W. Farley
The
Herald
Traveler
Evening Herald
Roland Worthington
Travlar
Bryan Defeated by Parker for Democratic Chair at Convention
At the Democratic convention in Convention Hall on June 25 William Jennings Bryan lost to Alton B Parker by 806 to 579 for the temporary chairmanship. O Gorman received four votes. The vote followed a stormy session with progressives nominating Kern for the temporary chair. Parker's election was later made unanimous on Lake Lea's motion.
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William Jennings Bryan
Alton Parker
O'Gorman
Lake Lea
Tennessee
Parker
Kern
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bix
Brren
National Committee
Fudee Alton IB. Parker
New York
Brin
Brean
Wern
Vote on temporary chairman in Democratic meeting
In the Democratic National Convention group the vote on the temporary chairman was taken at 2 40 p m local time. The scene showed supporters allied with Parker and Bryan representing the bosses and progressive elements respectively.
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Democratic National Peomittee
Parker
Bryan
Liberia pays debt in New Liberian 5 per cents
Hamburg reports United States consul general Robert P. Skinner arranged with German creditors to settle Liberia debt. Creditors accepted New Liberian 5 per cent bonds at roughly issue rate, enabling the financial reorganization’s success. An 1839 note references wagons drawn through Tambon streets.
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Liberia
Hamburg
Germany
Robert P. Skinner
United States
Attell Refused Use Of Coffroth Arena
San Francisco June 33 Abel Attell former featherweight champion Harlem Tomar Murphy and their managers seek a 20 round title bout ring site. Daly City trustees voted 3 to 2 to refuse Coffroth Arena permit after a newspaper report alleged interference in Attell’s favor.
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San Francisco
Abel Attel
Harlem Tomar” Murphy
Sames Coffroth
Daly City
San Franciso
Carfroth
Een Murphy
Attell
Commission Denies Discrimination in Grain Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that grain and grain product rates from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and northern Iowa through Duluth Superior and Milwaukee to Atlantic seaboard points are not discriminatory compared to Chicago. It held transportation conditions in the region are similar and that distances determine rates, with adjustments to Duluth Superior via Minneapolis and related routes.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Duluth, Superior
Milwaukee
Atlantic Seaboard
Chicago
Minnesot
Duluth-Superior
Chicaro
Jawa
Wilmar Te
Inchadja
Yankton
Minneapolis
Omaha
Milwauhker
Dululth-Superior
Clark
Sunericer Commercial Club
Great Northern
Salwaukkee
Collmeres
Chicaso
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Bduolath
Crale
Sir Piuron
S&s. Derby
Dulath
Superior
Hoolhern
River death toll grows as bodies found in flood
Fragmentary text reports rising river death toll with limited details on numbers or identities. No clear locations or organizations are identified. remaining readable items mention casualties and responses but lack coherent facts.
Omaha Dealers Win Grain Fight in Chicago Trade Row
June 26 report from Mailizos details a clash at the Chicago grain market where Omaha dealers secured a win amid a heated dispute. The piece notes a large crowd and tensions surrounding price and delivery terms as traders from several firms gathered for the session.
Desertion Report Confuses Route Across Camp
Fragmentary dispatch notes two hundred soldiers deserting en route. Some men were returned from Sparta to Camp Tan Mareh after a chaotic retreat. Additional details reference Dubuque and Fort Snel l with unclear dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Randall
Fort Snell
Sparta
Tan Mareh
Sodary
Fand
National Guard Camp Likely Canceled Without Federal Funds
A June report from Pes Moines states the Iowa National Guard camp and related events may be called off this year due to expected gaps in federal funding. The adjutant general notes units await congress approved appropriations. State troops rely heavily on federal support for activities.
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Pes Moimes
Insurgents Plan to Hold Juarez City
General Sanginez arrives in El Paso to confer with the Mexican Consul as rebel forces near Juarez fortify the city. Reports say the insurrectos may resist capture with strengthened artillery and troops in a tense stand at Juarez.
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City OF
Juarez
el Paso
Tex
Sanginez
Sonora
Limentea
Saccharine rulings modified by board
The pure food board modified saccharine rulings to allow its use in medical feeds when the label states the ingredient. The order bars broad interpretation to permit saccharine in foods not strictly medicinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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