President Penna of Brazil dies suddenly in office
Washington reports the death of Dr Alfonso Morerola Penna president of Brazil at 7:80 this morning. He was elected by universal suffrage in 1904 and served until 1910. The late leader chaired the senate, governed the Bank of the Republic, and oversaw a $50 million naval loan and a treaty with Argentina. Marshal Hermes Fonseca was named as a successor candidate.
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Brazil
Rio de Janiero
Penna
Minas Geraes
Sao Paulo
Dr. Penna
Dom Pedro
Bank of the Republic
Senate
Nilo Pecanha
Argentina
Rio de Janeiro
Hermes Fonseca
Corporal shoots superior officer at Fort Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa June 16 Captain John C Raymond commanding Troop B second United States Cavalry shot in the neck and paralyzed by Corporal Lisle Crabtree after a leave dispute He died after injuring First Sergeant Washburn and Corporal Such Crabtree also shot himself Captain Raymond is 38 and from a prominent Pennsylvania military family.
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Johnny Raymond
Second Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Crabtree
Mercy Hospital
Raymond
Lisle Crabtree
John C. Raymond
Second
United States Cavalry
James H. Washburn
Elijah Such
Captain Raymond
Department of the Army
Washburn
Charles W. Raymond
Engineers
New York
Robert Raymond
East
Pennsylvania
Rains Check Forest Fires in Northern Aroostook
After days of anxiety copious rains fell during the night in the fire scourged district of northern Aroostook county checking the forest fires that had raged for days.
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Houston
Aroostook County
Griscom Presents Letter of Recall to King Victor
Romé June 16. Lloyd Griscom the retiring American ambassador to Italy was received in farewell audience by King Victor Emmanuel and presented his letter of recall. His majesty expressed appreciation for Griscoms service especially after the Messing earthquake and voiced regret at the ambassador’s departure.
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Romé
Lloyd Griscom
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
Mr. Griscom
Messing
Bryan's Son to Wed Miss Berger in June Ceremony
William Jennings Bryan Jr. and Helen Berger will marry on June 24 at the Colorado summer home of Mr. Berger in Grand Take. The couple will reside in Tucson, Arizona, where Bryan has extensive interests, with Helen described as active outdoorsy and well educated.
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Wis
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Helen Berger
Alexander Berger
Northwest
Colorado
Berger
Grand Take
Tucson
Ariz
Bryan
Miss Berger
Mr. Bryan
Smith Surrenders to Prison Warden
Chicago June 16 Former Judge Abner Smith ends his long bid to avoid prison as he surrenders to Joliet penitentiary Warden Murphy. Convicted for banking law violations tied to the Bank of America he fought appeals and sought clemency before the pardon board and governor. The reprieve expired and the sheriff awaits transporting him tomorrow.
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Chicago
Abner Smith
Straasheim
Murphy
Joliet
Smith
Circuit Court
Bank of America
Smith Fought the Case Through the Appellate and Supreme Courts
Pardon Board
Supreme Court
Quits Navy for Army Over Marriage Plan
Washington June 16 William G Koenig Rush Tex first class midshipman read navy order that midshipmen may not marry until after two years cruise He planned to marry Eugenia McCoy Baltimore after graduation He went to Washington and passed exam to join Coast Artillery as second lieutenant A wedding will follow in Baltimore The navy loses a promising officer and the family faces a upheaval
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William G. Koenig
Rush
Tex
Annapolis
Secretary of the Navy
Koenig
Eugenia McCoy
Baltimore
Coast Artillery
Navy
Army
Fort Riley Guards Block Liquor Shipment
In Junction City Kansas soldiers at Fort Riley attempted to obtain liquor but Col Ward refused, ordering the car sent back to Kansas City. He cited strict dry laws and said liquor in mill store quarters disrupts discipline despite soldiers placing orders with a local agent.
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Kan
Fort Riley
Ward
Kansas City
Legis
Kanena
Lquor
Jews Plan Land Development in Palestine
New York June 18 The annual convention of the Federation of American Dean Scientists continued with a parade through crowded streets of a ghetto district. Delegates attended a reception at Clinton Hall as talks covered financial aspects of repopulating Palestine with Hebrew farmers. A committee was formed to consider Simon Gorsmal of St Louis plan for organizing land development companies in Palestine.
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New York
Feneration
Amer Dean
Stresta
Dla Dvicta
Clinton Hall
Simon Gorsmal
St. Louis
Palestine
Hearst to stock 450000 acres in Campeche Mexico
William Randolph Hearst plans a vast stock ranch in Campeche Mexico covering four hundred fifty thousand acres. The project includes imported Holstein and Durhams cattle, dwellings warehouses and a narrow gauge railroad. The land belongs to Hearst and his mother, granted to his father Senator Hearst.
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Campeche
William Randolph Hearst
Durham
Hearst
Chihuahua
F. W. Smith
Mr. Hearst
United States
Colecory
Drummer Boy of Mission Ridge General Kountz Dies
Toledo June 16 General John Kountz former national commander of the G A R died today widely known as the Drummer Boy of Mission Ridge. He earned the title at 15 when he seized a musket to join the action at Missionary Ridge. He later, with General Rosecrans, secured a papal decision freeing the G A R from questions as a secret society.
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Toledo
Ohio
John
Kountz
Mission Ridge
Missionary Ridge
Rosecrans
Kouitz
The
Question
Senator Dietrich Will Wed Daughter's Chum
Hastings Neb June 16 Mrs William Shaw Stewart of Philadelphia announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Margaretta Shaw Stewart to senior Senator C H Dietrich. Miss Stewart and the senator's daughter now Mrs Herbert Knox Smith were Bryn Mawr classmates. Since graduation Miss Stewart has been active in charity and literary work in Philadelphia.
Russian Strike Ties Up St Petersburg Street Cars
A general strike by electrical and streetcar workers in St Petersburg begins today over pay and shift changes. Employers oppose both demands. Though economic, the action has political overtones as social democrats test strength. Cabmen exploit the disruption with double fares. No disorders reported.
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St. Petersburg
Sori! Democrats
Tennis Cabinet to Tell Big Secrets
Washington dispatch reports the Roosevelt tennis cabinet plans one final bid for public notice before disbanding. James Garfield and Gifford Pinchot head to West Mentor Ohio where they prepare a volume titled Roosevelt's Administration. Rumor places other members ready to reveal inside details of the seven years under the late president.
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Roosevelt
White House
James Rudolph Garfield
Washington
Twain warns girls at St Timothy's on three no-nos
Baltimore June 16 Mark Twain spoke to the girl graduates of St Timothy's school following Edward F Martin of New York. He advised what not to do and warned against excess in smoking and drinking and against marrying too soon. The remarks mixed humor with caution as he commented on personal habits and life choices.
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Baltimore
Mark Twain
St. Timothy's School
Edward F. Martin
New York
Twain
Martin
Exeras
Garest
Aeronautica
Une
Europe
Death of Boston Unitarian leader Dr Edward Hale
In Boston, a large Unitarian gathering at South Congregational Church honored Dr Edward Everett Hale with tributes as St John’s Park Street Church heard eulogies from diverse clergy. Flags flew at half mast and the funeral proceeded privately at Forest Hill cemetery.
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Mass
South Congregational Church
Edward Everett Hale
Unitarian
Hale
Park Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Taft Praises Wright Brothers As Aerial Pioneers
President Taft presented medals to Wilbur and Orville Wright, praising their flying machine and predicting its future role in air travel. Katherine Wright accompanied her brothers. Taft lauded their modesty and hailed the achievement as a landmark in American aviation.
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D.C
Orden
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Teft
Misa Katherine Wright
Taft
Miss Wright
Wright Brothers
America
St Louis Balloon Winner After All
New York city aeronauts win as University City of St Louis with John Berry and John McCullough aboard takes the distance prize. New York second in distance. longest flight 35 hours 10 minutes. Landings reported near Corinth Mississippi and Fort Payne Alabama later verified. University City flight measured under 367 miles to New York’s 856 miles.
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New York
St. Louis
John Berry
John McCullough
Aero Club of America
Corinth
Miss
Fort Payne
Mrs Sage’s Charity Outpaces Sage Fortune
New York June 14 In under three years Mrs Russell Sage has spent more than 26 million dollars for public causes and the benefit of mankind Her generosity is highlighted by a 60 year effort to amass 65 million while she now gives away about 25 thousand dollars daily potentially exhausting the fortune within five years The comparison to Russell Sage underscores her rapid giving against his accumulation.
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New York
Russell Sage
Preferred husband to college diploma
Minneapolis June 14 Miss Leona Woolsey who was to receive a University of Minnesota degree wed John Muir, a law college student, yesterday. The couple from Fort Dodge Indiana and Hampton Iowa, joined at N Dawson’s home in Minneapolis. Witnesses were university students as the groom celebrated with a cigar store stand treat. They left for Chicago after the ceremony.
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Minn
University of Minnesota
Leona Woolsey
John 8
Mutr
Law College
W. H. Jordan
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Muir
Twain Accused Of Pirate Copying In Book Controversy
New York reports publishers accuse S. L. Clemens Mark Twain of incorporating large excerpts from George M. Greenwood's The Shakespearan Problem Restated without credit. Greenwood’s London publishers demand altered plates and proper attribution before English circulation. American sales not blocked.
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S. L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
George M. Greenwood
M. P
London
Mr. Greenwood
Twain
England
Norwegian Novelist Bjornson Improves After Illness
Christiania June 14 Bjornatjorne Bjornson the Norwegian novelist under medical care at Laurvil shows improvement after a paralytic seizure on June 8 The mind and speech remain unaffected and the condition is described as not serious yet the illness has prompted careful monitoring by physicians and reporters.
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Christiania
Bjornatjorne Bjornson
Laurvil
American Rags Cannot Be Hauled Down in Court Ruling
New Jersey case upholds a poor man’s right to hang out clothes on a front-yard clothesline despite wealthier neighbors’ objections. Indictment for nuisance quashed. Justices Minturn and colleagues affirm exhibition of garments and signs as lawful. Also reports Manila Bay hero Caldwell resigns from Navy due to ill health.
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Isla
Grand
Alligor
Supreme Court
Justice Mintura
Vaid Alliger
Manila Bay
Guggenheim Divorce Hearing Set For October 14
Chicago June 14 hearing on the alleged fraud in Grace B Guggenheim and Wm B Guggenheim's divorce filed eight years ago in the city will occur October 14 before Judge Honore. Delay blamed on summer absence of counsel. Sharon Pa James P Whitla father of Will Whitla and Frank Buhl uncle of the kidnapped boy said they do not seek reimbursement.
Hot Springs Gambling Raid In Arkansas Exposes Reform Push
In Hot Springs Arkansas on June 14 Coroner J H Randolph led a raid on Kentucky clubrooms. Deputized reform activists and six citizens seized the operation. Proprietor William Shannon J H Poyser and 14 others were arrested. Separate dispatch notes John W Gates left for Europe aboard the Lusitania delivering a tariff revision admonition to legislators. The rapid action was taken to address ongoing reform concerns.
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Ark
Kentucky
J. H. Randolph
Reform Movement
Olds
Willam Shannon
J. H. Poyser
New York
John W. Gates
Europe
Dickinson Giess Advice to Gadets
Dickinson Giess sends a formal missive urging cadets at West Point to honor duty, restraint, and moral courage. The Secretary of War appeals to young officers to uphold national trust, protect peace, and avoid rash actions amid volatile times.
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Dickinson Giess
Gadets
Woman Doctor Is Black Hand's Victim in Chicago
Chicago, December 14 details a Black Hand plot against Dr. Joannie Beardsley, a practicing physician. She was attacked in her home by a masked man after receiving threatening letters demanding $600. The weapon appeared to be a rag or rope, and two detectives accompanied her during rounds. The assailant fled after slamming the kitchen door. Beardsley was uninjured but shocked. Police describe uncertainty about the attacker. Two unsigned letters warned of death if funds were not placed. Investigations expand to Ohio with letters found in Marion and elsewhere. a jail interview relates to the Petrosino case in New York.
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Chicago
Joannie Bearsley
Erica Tum
Beardsley
Paul
Center Avenue
Columbus
Pontotos
Marion
Ohio
Colegio Vicenrrlo
Petrosino
New York
Maybselle Corey in heroic role at last
Maybselle Corey wife of William Core y president of United States Steel was injured in an automobile crash near Chateau Mepis. Both she and Mr Corey were at home and then driven to Paris for lunch with German ambassador Prince von Hadelin. The party were trapped when the car struck a tree and overturned. Mrs Corey freed herself and helped others as rescuers arrived. Mr Corey suffered chest pains and injuries. M Godifleau was crushed and the chauffeur pinned.
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Maysbelle Corey
Palaiseauy
France
Williamn
M. Godifeau
Tornado Report Scatters Four Deaths West Of Fort Worth
Reports from Leaders eighteen miles west of Fort Worth say a tornado today killed four people. Rescue and weather crews rushed to the scene as damage was assessed and authorities prepared further inquiries.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Here
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