Bleriot Crosses English Channel in Monoplane
Dover reports a white winged monoplane crossed the channel in under half an hour with Louis Blériot aboard, returning to land amid celebrations. He wore a single flying garment and saved his life with a belt after a burned foot in a prior overland attempt. reactions in London applauded the historic feat as crowds mobbed him at Victoria station.
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Dover
Dlatant
Louis Blorlot
Witn
Bleriot
Les Baraques
Calita
London
Laula Blerlot
Victoria Station
M. Clerlot
Wyndham
English Channel
Aeroplane Club
M. Bleriot
England
Cloar Quarters
West Point Cadets Still Haze Says Board Of Inquiry
New York July 28 The army board investigating hazing at the United States Military Academy has handed its report to Colonel Hugh L Scott. The report states hazing still exists at West Point. The board does not make punishment recommendations for cadets found guilty. The inquiry follows an injury to Cadet Sutton of Oregon, brother of a marine officer whose death at Annapolis is under navy department review.
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New York
Board of Army
United States Military Academy
Hugh L. Scott
West Point
Sibley
Commandant ‘of Cadets
Sutton
Oregon
United States Marine
Annapolie
Navy Department
Baker Loses Arm in Bread Mixer Accident
Des Moines July 28 Henry Brier a baker was severely injured when his arm was caught in a bread mixer this morning requiring amputation.
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Des Moines
Henry Brier
Bubonic Plague Rise Reported In Amoy China
Reports from Amoy China show 135 bubonic and 35 cholera deaths in the two weeks ending Saturday. Interior districts show decline while coastal areas rise. Kangbe village, population 800, reports eight deaths in one month. Hero Spato June 3. King Alfonso presided at the keel laying of the new Spanish navy battleship.
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Asay
China
Bubonia Ie
Kangbe
Hero Spato
Alfonac
Chicago police inspector indicted in graft probe in West Side
Chicago July 27 A Chicago Police Inspector Edward C McGann was indicted on 10 counts of malfeasance in office and bribe accepting in a graft case tied to protection money from West Side illegal venues. Detective Jeremiah Griffin and four others named as defendants possible $150 000 total collected with $9 000 monthly shown by witnesses.
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Chicago
Polici
Edward C. McGann
West Side
Tenderloin
McCann
Barrant
Jeremiah Griffin
Griffin
Healdes McCann
Louis Frank
Leves
Michael Heitler
Mike
Morris Shatz
Mr. Sanchez
Police Department
Huge Bust of J. J. Hill Headed to Minnesota Dedication
A 1700 pound bronze bust of railroad magnate James J. Hill, molded by Finn H W Frolich, shipped from Roman Bronze Works to Seattle for August 3 dedication on Minnesota Day. The statue sits atop a 16 foot granite pedestal and cost over 8000 dollars. Governor Johnson and Minnesota notables will attend the unveiling.
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New York
James J. Hill
Ral
Roman
Greene Sb
Williamsburg
Seattle
Wash
Minnesota
Finn HW. Frolich
Johnson
Mississippi Valley Transportation Company Formed for Deep Waterways
In Washington plans are discussed for a 310000000 river transport venture by Anancial Interests. St Louis lawyers Sager and Babler are courting congressmen to back the project. William K. Kavanaugh of St Louis would head the company as president and GM with Chicago St Paul St Louis and New Orleans as operating points to connect lakes to the Gulf.
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Washington
Arthur N. Sager
J. L. Babler
St. Louis
Mississippi
William K. Kavanaugh
Gulf Deep Waterways Association
Mississippi Valley Transportation Company
Chicago
St. Paul
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
C Q D Hero Fights Moving Pictures
John R. Binns, wireless operator, gains Supreme Court order against Vitagraph to show cause why it should not be enjoined from film portraying him sending the C Q D message that aided the steamer Republic. He seeks $25,000 damages and declines stage or screen offers, saying his fame comes from a noble adventure.
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New York
John R. Binns
Supreme Court
Bischort
Vitagraph Company, of America
Republic
Binns
Nas
Fatal Auto Accident Near Hammond Indiana
Chicago report details a collision between a car and a passenger train on the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville line near Munster Indiana five miles south of Hammond. Richard Flagg aged 18 of Allendale Michigan was killed and Harris Eberhardt aged 16, son of E G Eberhardt a Mishawaka woolen company executive, was most seriously injured. Two other occupants were seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville
Munster
Ind
Mila
Hammona
Richard Flagg
Allisdale
Mich
Harris Eberhardt
E. G. Eberhardt
Mishawhaka
Taft Sees Moving Pictures of Himself at Theater
President Taft attended a special film showing in Washington to view moving pictures made during his May trip to Petersburg Virginia. He watched footage of his Petersburg address the first time he had seen himself in action. Accompanied by Captain Butts his military aide.
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Washington
Scion of Rich Family Kills Self in Prison
Alfred Wortman, 45, who claimed wealth from Portland, Ore, hanged himself in county jail where he was confined on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Wortman was reportedly wanted in New York on related accusations.
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Self
Philadelphia
Alfred Wortman
Portland
Ore
Falan
Wortman
New York
White Slaves Traffic Case Tied to Panama
Helen Spencer 36 was arrested in New York for luring young women to the canal zone under false pretenses. She pleaded not guilty at arraignment with $5,000 bail. A canal zone police letter cites efforts to curb U S traffic inviting actresses to Panama and recounts three chorus girls saved by a steamer captain.
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New York
Helen Spencer
Panama
Canal Zone
Thomas F. Browne
Department of Civil
Canal Core
M.C. Steckie
Panama Y. M. Gla
United States
C. W. Barber
Bingham
Barber
Ste Bey
Tagus
Uncle Sam Skeptical About Flying Machines
Washington July 27 There is a sharp difference of opinion in and out of the army on the practicality of Wright or any heavier-than-air aircraft for military use. Laymen lost enthusiasm due to delays in starting flights and its effects linger despite later performances.
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Washington
Wright
Confess
Senators and the danger of meeting women alone
A 19th century Washington account describes senators avoided private meetings with women, citing risks of blackmail against rich public officials. A secretary explains the practice, noting many senators require a third party present for any private discussion with women.
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Washington
Senate
Luke
Spokane Curfew Law Sets Teens Home by Hours
Spokane announces a new curfew effective yesterday. Children under 16 may not frequent streets or public parks after 8 30 p m from April 1 to October 1 and after 8 p m in fall and winter. Ages 16 to 18 must be under parent or guardian supervision after 9 30 p m from October 1 to April 1.
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Spokane
Wash
Wife kills Doctor in Portland home
A prominent physician Dr A M Collins was shot and killed by his wife Joapy at Captain J A Sladen's residence in Portland Oregon. Jealousy is cited as the motive. The scene involved imminent summer occupancy at the Sladen house. The report notes the incident as a serious crime and notes local names.
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Portland
Orn
Pr. A. McOllins
Joapy
J. A. Sladen
New Premier of London Declares Tragic Student Death
The London premier announced July 1 the fatal killing of a Triad of egoe at the Jonge Coleg scene. Lieutenant cole William Hutt presides as Curzon oak fou Cawas Lalonca Waa Ukr receives death sentence. The crowd recalls the tragic recital at the Imperial institute amid silence. The premier vows future power and justice as the case unfolds.
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London
Tuly
Jonge Colegahot
Cole William Hutt
Curzon Oak
Imparial Institute
Deleoner
Ene Dock Tistaning
Rich Chicago Woman Shot by Own Daughter
Chicago July 26 A wealthy widow Mrs Gertrude Hinkley living at 441 Ellis Ave was shot in the neck by her daughter Mrs Mary Mayfield who is under arrest for attempted murder. Mrs Hinkley says the shooting was linked to a failed investment in Mexican mining stock and a coercive demand for 3500 more dollars.
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Ghicago
Gertrude Hinkley
Ellis Ave
Hunt
Renounces Birthright for American Girl
Lisbon July 26 Prince Miguel of Braganza renounces his rights to the Portuguese throne to wed Misa Anita Stewart daughter of Mrs James Henry Smith of New York The wedding engagement was announced July 9 A lump sum of more than 1 000 000 is expected for the bridegroom The prince will assume his fortune after the ceremony likely in October Lexington reports a split between Birley Tobacco and American Society of Equity as Cantril supporters walk out ending talks for now
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Lisbon
Prince Miguel
Braganza
Michael
Portugal
Misa Anita Stewart
James Henry Smith
New York
Miss Stewart
Nephew of Speaker In Auto Accident
Danville July 26 a motor car owned by Richard Cannon nephew of Speaker Cannon of the House of Representatives dashed over an embankment while running at high speed near Crawfordville Ind. John Moone a brewer of the city was trapped under the car and is seriously injured likely to die. Cannon was bruised.
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Danville
Richard Cannon
Speaker Cannon
House of Ntalives
Crawfordville
Ind
Cannon
John Moone
Mayfield Denies Maternal Shooting Claim in Mexico Mine Case
Chicago July 26 Agnes Mayfield wife of a Mapim mining promoter under arrest in a case tied to her mother Gertrude Hinkley. Mayfield rejects the allegation she shot her mother and suggests mental illness or suicide in play. She cites letters from her aunt warning of maternal risk if mining land is not yielded. Mayfield notes her quarrel began after marriage to Dr. Mayfield and says she came to Chicago to offer stock.
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Chicago
Agnes. Mayfield
Durango
Mexico
Gertrude A. Hinkley
Cornelius Shea Is Sentenced To Prison In New York
Former Chicago labor leader Cornelius Shea was found guilty of attempting to murder Alice Walsh and sentenced to not less than five nor more than 26 years in state prison. Judge Fouter condemned brutal methods used to control labor and praised Shea’s acts as attempts to aid organized labor. Separately robbers dynamited a railroad safe at Mineral, near Pittsburg, stealing about $500.
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New York
Cornelius Shea
Chicago
Alice Walsh
International Brotherhood of Teamstern
Fouter
Beliave
Organized Labor
States” Prison
Epee
Pittsburg
Kan
Missouri, Kanine & Texas Railway
Mineral
Des Moline Man Survives Suicide Attempt In Cell
Des Moines July 26. James Smith jailed for 16 days for a crime tried to hang himself with suspenders. The restraints stretched, causing a fall on the steel floor that knocked out two teeth and ended his dramatic bid. He had served 14 days of the sentence. The article notes a remark about praising a woman's virtue by reacting to another's actions.
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Des Moline
Jamen Smith
Himacif
Simith
Duluth Cloudburst Destroys Homes and Halts City
Severe July rains in Duluth Minnesota cause floods on Ninth Avenue East and surrounding suburbs. Dozens of houses wash away along creeks as families evacuate to higher ground. Police and volunteers search for missing children while hotels and streets fill with water and stranded residents seek safety.
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Duluth
Minn
Peonyeo
Theas
Artfall
Superior Etrest
Duuth
Body in Trunk Found at Lodging House
A mutilated body, believed Armenian, was found in a trunk at 148 Liberty Street lodging house. The corpse bore a head wound and wore clothing. It carried a bank bearing the name Minas K Morian. Room 148 was rented eight weeks ago by Frank Jones. The discovery was made by Mrs Beagle Rollins and her husband.
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Lynn
Maas
Liberty St
Minas K. Morian
Frank Jones
Beagle Rollins
Knox to Open New Treaty Talks With Foreign Powers
Secretary of State Knox will start negotiations with several governments on new treaties including naturalization with Turkey after Ambassador Straus arrives in Constantinople. Japan seeks revisions and hopes to end the existing treaty in 1915, but the United States will not discuss until then.
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Washington
Knox
Constatinople
Straus
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Japan
United States
Chicago Crusade Indicts 165 In Protected Vice Probe
In Chicago on July 26 Attorney Wayman announced a crusade against protected vice leading to 165 indictments by the grand jury. Resort keepers gambled in the West Side Levee district and blind pig operators in the suburbs face charges. Police were summoned to testify on conditions uncovered.
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Chicago
Wayman
Grand Jury
West Wide Levee
Tragedy strikes Australian parliament speaker and deputy
Melbourne reports a fatal incident during a Commonwealth Parliament session. Speaker Sir Frederick Holder collapsed and died shortly after being seized by illness at 6 o'clock this morning. The House adjourned immediately. Brae, the deputy speaker, died soon after.
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Melbourne
Frederick Holder
House of Representatives
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Blerfot
Orville Wright
LE Have
Board OF Inquiry
Indigt
J. J. Hill
Moving Pictures
Hammond
Taft
Himself
Acreas
Young Princess
Berlin
David J. Hill
Konenigsburg
Prussia
Alexander Eckhardt
Roger Whinfield
Fond du Lac
Wis
Rusia
Koenigaburg
Uncle Sam
Kensington Town Hall
Wilhelmina
Nether
Andian
Col. Wyle
Lexington
Birley Tobacco Society
American Society of Equity
Orly
Cantril
Hinkley
Mayfield
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