King Alexander Lived in State of Terror
Vienna reports reveal King Alexander faced nightly palace searches for bombs as conspirators feared his divorce plans and a marriage to Princess Exenia of Montenegro. Queen Draga prepared to flee. a $10,000 sum was found in the king’s desk amid upheaval and suspicions across Belgrade.
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Vienna
Alexander
Draga
Exenia
Montenegro
Austrian Foreign Office
Peter
Mirko
King Alexander’s marriage sparks royal crisis in Servia
King Alexander loses public support due to his marriage to Queen Draga and rumors of an heir. A coup d etat was planned for June 11 to proclaim her brother Nikodem heir. M Genzhics backs Prince Peter as an honorable protector of Servia.
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Alexander
Draga
Nikodem
M. Genzhics
Peter
Servia
Liner Norwegian Grounds at Codroy Likely Total Wreck
The Allan liner Norwegian, Captain White, sailing from Montreal to Glasgow with cargo and cattle, went ashore at Codroy Newfoundland on June 13. Crew are jettisoning cargo and cattle to lighten the ship as a likely total wreck looms.
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ST. John, N. F
White
Montreal
Glasgow
Codroy
Collapse of Venezuelan Revolution Confirmed
On Curacao June 13 the collapse of the Venezuelan revolution is confirmed as General Malos issues a manifesto announcing the end of the uprising.
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Willems
Island
Curacoa
General Malos
Meals Scarce as Unions Extend Crackdown in Chicago
Chicago June 13. Cooks and Waiters Union plans renewed pressure on restaurants cafes and cafeterias after strikes crippled hotel service. Hotels face meals shortages as outside help rises and owners warn workers who stayed away will be fired. Arbitration demand looms with businesses already packing lunches to avoid disrupted service.
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Chicago
Cooks and Waiters Union
O'Keefe and Britt Fight To A Draw
In Butte, Montana, Jimmy Britt of San Francisco and Jack O'Keefe of Chicago battled for the white lightweight world title before about 10,000 spectators in blustery rain and wind. The bout, at 133 pounds, ended without a decision after a spirited exchange as officials and ringside backers watched intently.
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Britt
O’keefe
Mother's week toy shop and shoe specials for children
A newspaper ad highlights Boys' Russian sailor suits for ages 2 to 5 in brown wash with anchor embroidery, priced at 2.50. Shoe bargains for boys and girls include a 1.50 shoe in sizes 10 to 13 and a 75 percent canvas oxford in sizes 8 to 11, all offered as Mother’s Week specials along with balbriggan underwear in multiple sizes.
Britt and O Keefe Fight Ends In Draw After Twenty Rounds
The contest features steady exchanges with O Keefe delivering jabs and lefts while Britt counters with rights to the body and head. The fighters trade blows through rounds, staying even until the nineteenth, with the twentieth ending in a draw despite bets favoring Britt.
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Britt
O’keefe
Five Die In Fire In New York Tenement
Five people perished early today in a blaze at 347 East One Hundred Fifteenth Street. Police suspect incendiary origin with halls slicked with oil and bundles soaked in flame accelerant found on site. Firefighters faced intense flames as residents escaped and three Decicco children were found dead on the third floor. Cipriano died at a hospital after being rescued unconscious. investigators note prior attempts to rescue others and repeated incendiary fires in the district.
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New York
East One Hundredth and
Fifteenth Street
Io Ie
Theresa Dechceo
Camillo Decieco
Alfred Decieco
Francis Stamano
Guiseppe Cipriano
Lillo Decicco
Decicco
Cipriano
Stefano
More Miners Called Out at Randsburg Cal
In Randsburg California on June 13, all workers on Consolidated Mining and Milling properties were called out. The St Elmo mines closed and manager Ericson went East. Baltic miners joined the strike, unmarried men left town for prospecting or return to other towns, and Yellow Aster mules were sent to pasture. The firm warns of permanent closure unless wages revert to old scale. A $100,000 mortgage to Paul Morgan of Chicago was paid May 26. Business is at a standstill with no credit. the camp is dead.
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Randsburg
Cal
California
Consolidated Mining and Milling Company
St. Elmo
Ericson
Baltic
Stringer
Yellow Aster Company
Paul Morgan
Chicago
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Sigmund Hart
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Seattle
Portland
Northwest
Aurelia Herrera
Kid Broad
Howard Opie
Butte
Duncan McDonald
Jim Corbett
Herrera
Poth
Sig Hart
Jack Daly
Abe Pollock
Wilie Britt
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Weather Forecast
J. A. Hughes
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