Freight Crash Kills and Injures. Latrobe Area Tragedy
At Wilpen near Ligonier Pennsylvania a freight train crashed into an overloaded passenger coach carrying Fourth of July travelers. Twenty or more killed and thirty injured, with several in critical condition. Victims include Harry Dillon and baby, Frank McConnaughley, Louise Rhoddy, Elizabeth Rhoddy, John M. Ankney, and others. Rescue teams used a hospital and field aid. rail officials planned investigations from Pittsburgh. The accident devastated Wilpen and surrounding communities as workers and relatives learned of the deaths and injuries.
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Latrobe
Wilpes
Ligonier Valley Railway
Wihipen
Ligonier
Harry Dillon and
Baby
Wipen
William Campbell
Wiipen
Prank McConnaughley
George Byers
Louise T. Rhoddy
McCance
Elizabeth Rhoddy
Spister
John M. Ankney
Matthew Niepont
Pitts- Apurgh
Mary Hoddy
Frankee
Seatcy
Soyure
Wilpern
Pietsen
GE. Toinon
C. A. Hamil
Walter Serena
McKeesport
Elevins Dank
McConnaughey
Senth
Smith P. Betty
Bis Areman
John Atkeny
Bou
Thanlip
Father
Mathews
Lowe Children
Wis
Duti- Tap
Wiece
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Ligonier Road
Pittsbursh
Pitsburai
Federated Women’s Clubs Reject Suffrage Demand
At the national convention the Federated Women's Clubs of America refused to declare for woman suffrage. The platform did adopt a statement against imposing any legal disability on woman that is not imposed on man.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Pennybacker
William Frelmuth
New York
Indiana Federation
Co. H. P. Winsey
Valparaiso
Ing
Rot
Washington
B.C
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Indianapolis
Name
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Almita
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Jacksonville
Elle Flags Young
St. Joseph
New Orleans
York
Federation
Alice Henry
Hlineis
Ted
The
Federated Women’s Clubs of America
Prize fighter killed in Yonkers bout clash
George Newson aged 18 of Yonkers died in St Josephs hospital after being knocked out in a boxing match at the Getty Athletic Club. He suffered a fractured skull in the second round of a bout that would have been four rounds against Jimmy Dragin. In Chicago seven died or were prostrated and bitten by dogs, while in Indianapolis the Indiana constitution drafted by Governor Marshall was ruled unconstitutional by the state Supreme Court, which said amendments must be submitted to the people.
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Yonkers
N. J
George Newson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Getty Athletic Gab
Newson
Jimmy Dragin
Chicago
Indianapolis
Indiana
Thomas F. Marshall
Indiana Supreme Cent
Congressman George Malhy Dies in New York Hotel
New York July 6 congressman George Jr Malhy of the Twenty sixth district was found dead in a room at the Murray FA hotel. The coroner jury ruled heart trouble and hardening of the arteries caused the death.
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New York
George Jr. Malhy
Twenty-sixth
New York State
Murray FA
Lobeck for Governor Endorsed by Prohibition Party in Minnesota
Alexandria candidate El Lobeck has been endorsed as the national candidate of the Prohibition Party at a meeting in Minneapolis on July 6. The endorsement signals support for Lobeck’s gubernatorial bid and reflects the party’s platform within the state.
Habits of Hanford Investigation Headlines Subcommittee Clash
Statue Washington July witnesses subpoenaed testifying against Judge Hanford to be heard later as House Judiciary sub committee debates materiality of evidence. Higgins of Connecticut clashes with colleagues over evidence admissibility and Hanford counsel rebuttal. In other items, Dare Devil Hunter killed in Los Angeles racing crash and National Political League meet in Philadelphia with eight states represented. A Boston surface car explosion spooks 90 passengers amid dynamite threat rumors.
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Hanford
House Judiciary
Graham
Higgins
Connecticut
Cleveland
Rob Hunter
Dare Devil
Laina Park
Philadelphia
National Political League
Boston
Accused Bites Lips Until Blood Flows in Murder Trial
Viterbo July 6 The presiding judge in the Camerra trial continued summing up testimony on the two year murder case of Genarro Guoceelo and Maria Guoceelo. The defendant Erticone Alfano allegedly bit repeatedly causing bleeding as the flight to America was discussed.
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Viterbo
Taly
Camerra
Genarro Guoceelo
Maria Guoceelo
Flo
Ertcone
Erico Alfano
America
Erticone
Rebel Forces Shift Westward as Orozco Plans New Push
From Sant Mexico to Juarez, Gen. Pasqual Orozco orders the bulk of the rebel army west toward Sonora and Pacific ports seeking Japanese ammunition. About 3,508 rebels remain, with desertions rising amid tool and money shortages and federal gains. Meanwhile 9,400 federal troops move to block crossings as 1,000 rebels march toward Sonora from Casas Grandes.
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EL Paso
Sex
Ually B
Pasqual Orozco
Juarez
Fuerril Wirtare
Sonora
Emilio Camps
Casas Grandes
Bavispe
Corner on Trouble Ends by Death in Kentucky
Judy Hancock County, Kentucky reports Mrs. Nancy Newman died at an advanced age. She was the last of 13 siblings in Abs county tracing back to Captain James Sierrett the county’s first sheriff. The family endured a sequence of tragedies from the loss of children to accidents and violence.
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Dawksville
Judy
Hancock Coutby
Nancy Newman
Dutm Sierett
Abs. Newman
Mobile
Adit
Deutha
Womnu
Lee
Senator Lorimer to Close Debate on Senate Seat Controversy
Washington July debate opens in the Lorimer senatorial election case with Senator Myers of Montana to attack and Lorimer to close defense by an extemporaneous speech. About 71 senators expected to speak before a July 6 vote amid a long saga of allegations and countercharges.
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Washington
Lorimer
Senate
Myers
Montana
Charles A. White
Illinois
Dillingham
Andings
Lonmer
Shudler
Sllinois House
Democrats
T Lorimer
Deneen
Stevenson
Rae
Chamber
Royalty Patronizes Henley Water Carnival Again
King George and Queen Mary visited Henley regatta joining Princess Mary as England’s waterside crowds cheered the British aquatic championships. The royal barge, lavishly adorned, carried the royal party along the course amid bright weather and a festive river scene.
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Henley-on-Thames
Eng
Henley Regatta
England
Ang
Princess Mary
London
Henleys
George
Queen Mary
William III
Mary
Greenwich
West Nister
Armored Gunboat Under Construction in Pittsburgh
An all steel armored gunboat, the first built in Pittsburgh, is being constructed likely for the United States and Nicaraguan company. The vessel measures 126 feet long with a 26 foot beam and seven guns, including four Maxims and a six pounder. secrecy surrounds the project with owners unnamed Pittsburgh millionaires declining to disclose details or purposes.
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Pittsburgh
United States & Nicaraguan Company
Central American Republic
Zelaya
Belgium
Danner
United States
Texas Woman Heads Federation Nomination Wins Presidency
Mrs Percy V Pennypacker of Austin Texas won the presidency of the General Federation of Women's clubs in San Francisco topping Mrs Philip Carpenter of New York by a clear margin. The ticket also elected includes Lo Blainkenders Philadelphia Second Vice President Mrs Samuel Sneath Ohio Recording Secretary Mrs Harry J Sheefe Nebraska Corresponding Secretary Gene Bellis North Carolina and several auditors from states including Utah Indiana Washington DC and Michigan.
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San Francisco
Percy V. Pennypacker
Austin
Texas
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Uie Federation
Bmrs
Fennypucker
Philip Carpenter
New York
Lo Blainkenders
Philadelphia
Airs
Samuel &. Sneath
Ohio
Nebraska
Gene Bellis
North Carolina
EU- Trenguier
John Threadgill
Oboe
Mrrs
Charles H. McAlahon
Utah
Wilian E. Andrews
Washington
D. C
Frances D. Everett
Elks Fight Over Banished Goat Initiation Traditions
Elks from smaller lodges urge reestablishing the goat as an initiation functionary during the grand lodge session in Portland. The move fails amid broader talks about a new national home and regional campaigns to select a western location replacing Ledford, Virginia.
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Portland
Ore
Elks
Grand Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Ledford
Coloride Springs
Colu
Salt Lake City
Utah
Month of Horrors Opens with July Tragedies Across Cities
The month starts with a Regina Saskatchewan disaster where a tornado leveled the city killing upward of 50 and causing millions in damage. Air accidents follow including aviator Harriet Quimby and passenger Willard shot. Akron Vaniman balloon explosion kills all aboard. two English aviators die. Rail catastrophes hit Corning New York with 41 dead and Latrobe Pennsylvania with 21 dead. Tulsa Oklahoma reports five killed in a July 4 trolley crash.
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Regina
Sask
Aviatrice
Harriet Quimby
We Aa
Bis
Corning
N. Y
Latrobe
Tulsa Okla
National Educators Gather at Chicago for 11th Annual Meeting
Delegates from across the country begin the 11th annual National Education Association gathering in Chicago at the Congress Hotel. David Farns of Normal University will present the high school prep report, with rural schools progress by Z. F. Fairchild and educational progress discussion by J. A. Shwarn.
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Chicago
Cusgress Hotel
National
Aan GiLof
David Ferms
State Normal University 2
Normal
ZZ. FE. Fairchild
Public Instruction
Tooeka
Kan
J. A. Shwawan
Columbus
Onia
Charles Fi.reyes
New York City
National Education Association
Auditorium Theater
Trial of Darrow Halted Again by Illness
In Los Angeles on July 6 the Clarence S Darrow trial for alleged jury bribery paused for the second time due to illness of juror foreman. Defense asked adjournment to Monday and Judge Hurton granted it, with jurors kept in custody of deputies pending the next session.
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Clarence 5S
Darrow
Nodayers
Ilness
Furt Rog
Turtie Defense
Menlay
Hurton
Qurur
BR. Wiliams
Gighe Goa
Baditts Artil Lin Mes Uie Tien
Firefighters killed and injured in Garnett blaze
Terrible Garnett fire claims multiple lives and leaves several responders hurt. The blaze damaged the J C Moa Garnett ice and electric works and other structures, with furniture and electric effects destroyed. Olympic rifle shooter Captain Hird from Iowa reported notable scores in a separate competition.
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Kas
J.C. Moa
Garnett Ice
Faetric
Nant
Sweden
F. Stocrimh A
Hird
Iowa
United States
Ries
Concord Banker and Early Pioneer Dies
Tames Paul aged 87, president of the Concord State Bank and a pioneer, died last night after a lingering illness. Born in Ireland, he immigrated as a child and first landed in Boston before moving west to Iowa. He is remembered as a leading financial figure in the region.
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Gancora
Neb
Tames Paul
Concord State Bank
Paul
Ireland
United States
Boston
Lows
Schatz sentenced for lese majeste in Saargemünd
In Saargemünd Germany on July 6 a manufacturer named Schatz received four months in prison for lese majeste. He organized a local Alsace Lorraine branch of a French society and attached a bust of Emperor William to the wall making derogatory remarks about the emperor. Prosecutions for lese majeste have increased in recent years.
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Saargenmnd
Germany
Schatz
Alsace- Loraine
Herr Schatz
William
Eight Wreck Victims Still Not Identified
In Corning Nova Scotia July 6 more victims of the Delaware Lackawanna Wester wreck near here were identified today. Names include John Kennedy Harrisbr and J Jules Sampson of New Jersey. Eight bodies remain to be identified.
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Corning
Delaware
Lackawanna & Wostert
John Kennedy
Comorrists Grow Humble as Hearing Nears End
In Viterbo Camorra defendants Tur Tearkyiva Vere bow to the court and await verdict. The judge asks jurors to identify crime role players including executors and accomplices. Floods near Salamanca displace residents, destroying much of the town southeast of Guanajuato.
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Viterbo
Liniy
Camorra
Marsial Concedo
Marin
Criminal Association
Idee
Mexico
Salamanca
Teventy
Guanajuato
Cloudburst devastates lands. Canton Bull River rises
July 5 report from the pail lands region describes a terrific cloudburst sweeping Western Dakota. The Canton Bull River reportedly climbed 15 feet in minutes. many cattle drowned, farmers and families saved only by boats. Initial reports indicated heavy property loss and casualties, with further details awaited.
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New England
Pail Lands
Canton Bull River
Bach
Firet
Dubuque Three-I League Charter Put Up For Sale
Dubuque Iowa July 6 The Dubuque Three-Eye league franchise is placed on the market by owners Clarence Rowland and Forrest Plass due to poor attendance. They offer 32500 to finance the club for the rest of the season or a chance to purchase the franchise at a set price. If neither option is accepted, baseball in Dubuque may end.
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Dubuaque
Dubuque
Clarence Rowland
Forrest Plass
Gnnie
Yankee Marine slain in Panama brawl during Fourth of July
Panama July 3 report confirms a serious clash between Panama city police and U S Marines during Fourth of July celebrations. TD W Davis was killed. two Marines, six soldiers from the Tenth Infantry, and two American civilians were wounded. Wounded men are in Ancona hospital.
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Panama
United Buites
TD. W. Davis
Tenth Infantry Regiment
Ancona
Panga Po
Secretary MacVeagh under fire in treasury row
Washington reports a congressional probe looming into Franklin MacVeagh’s treasury tenure after Assistant Secretary A Pratt Andrew resigned. Andrew criticizes mismanagement and delays, alleging fear and indecision from MacVeagh, urging Taft to review the department’s leadership.
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MacVeagh
Treasury Department
Tong
A. Pratt Andrew
Andrew
James Cox
Ohio
Mc MacVeagh
Yam a Yama Girl to Wed Richard H. Davis
New York reports authoritatively that Bessia Coy known from Yama Yama will marry Richard Harding Davis, former war correspondent. Davis confirmed the couple will marry on July 8 in a forthcoming ceremony.
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Yama Yama
Richard H. Davis
New York
Bessia Coy
Amateur Press Men Hold Convention Seeks Exchange of Papers
Boston delegates from the National Amateur Press Association convened with nearly all sections represented. The group plans to exchange amateur papers and magazines among members. President Walter Brahm of Milwaukee welcomed the attendees, and Edward H. Cols of Boston was expected to be elected.
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Boston
Otr
Dimiblic Zion
Walter & Brahm
Miwaukee
Edward H. Cols
Bomeavtl
Wilson Is After Poisoning Squad
Washington reports vigorous enforcement of the pure food and drug act over the last quarter. More than 500 cases were referred to the attorney general for prosecution, with penalties imposed including fines and jail terms. Thousands of consignments were condemned for contamination or misbranding, including sardines found partly decomposed and other adulterated goods offered for import.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Bureau of Chemistry
United States
Striking dockers clash with police in France riot
Riots began with striking seamen and dock laborers injuring police with missiles from windows. Strikers regrouped at the docks after earlier clashes, facing infantry and police as barricades were erected. Windows at two main police stations were broken as military reinforcements arrived from Fouen.
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France
Infantry
Lavergiers Tinta
Ting
Fouen
Bear Carnival on Chicago Exchange
Bear activity dominated Chicago grain pits with rice wheat and corn falling along with sharp speculative moves. Prices slipped to new lows as traders assessed harvest prospects and demand, triggering widespread selling and jitters across futures contracts in a unsettled trading session.
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Chicago
Favorites Win in Grand Circuit Races
Lansing, July 5. Four excellent events highlighted yesterday's Grand Circuit meet. Geta Seal led pacing with a 2:06 heat the fastest ever. Queer Worthy won the 2:24 trot, while Gold Seal failed to repeat in the 2:06 pace. Anvil captured the 2:03 trot and Mollie Darling took the 2:03 pace, with Fanny Staunton facing trouble in heat one.
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Lansing
Mich
Geta Seal
Wee
Somie
Queer Worthy
Ile Im Zill
Lord Guyton
Ooward Todd
Serends Price
Gold Seal
Jin Logan
California
Anvil
Geers Up
Mollie Darling
Earl Thacker
Fanny Staunton
Taft Frees Neal From Fine for Postoffice Robbery
President Taft granted clemency in the case of George A. Neal, convicted in Des Moines federal court for a postoffice robbery. Neal was sentenced to five years and a $110 fine plus costs. the remission ends the fine and costs, effective October 7.
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Nyton
Taft
Cleorge A. Neal
Des Reines
Neal
Larimer Senate Seat Contested as Final Debate Looms
Washington July 5 The Larimer junior senator seat dispute nears its end with Senator Meyers of Montana set to speak. The Senate plans a final vote on July 8 after 28 speeches are delivered, including one by Senator Lorimer.
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Washington
Meyers
Montans
Larimer
Senate
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