White House Cautious On Mexican Talks Amid Violence Accusations
In Washington leaders acknowledge a real possibility of failure in Mexican negotiations as Huerta delegates accuse the United States of abetting fraud and violence at the election. Officials prepare a memorandum while the U S insists Constitutionalists be included to prevent further bloodshed.
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Washington
D. C
White House
Huerta
Niagara Falls
United States
Frederick W. Lehman
Lamar
Band of Mercy Agents Face Proof Challenges in Cruelty Cases
Charles H. Relce acts as local agent for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The piece notes difficulty securing witnesses in small communities, hindering prosecution on hearsay. It discusses bands of mercy operating in hundreds of towns and cities and references tensions with the Civic League and Philadelphia society links.
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Charles H. Relce
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
The
Sentinel
Civic League
Band-of-Mercy
Reice
Philadelphia Society
Weimer to Play Saturday Afternoon for Bloomsburg Berwick Game
Coach Weimer of Bloomsburg State Normal will take a leading role as Bloomsburg hosts Berwick at Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon in a key regional game.
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Jack Weimer
Weimer
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Athletic Park
Czar and family nearly killed in attempted assassination
A derailment styled event near Kassatin reportedly killed two and injured 28 in an anarchist attack on Czar Nicholas II and his family. Reports from London and Berlin describe a dynamite blast and a near-miss as the royal trains traveled toward Kishineff, with police sweeping the area for suspects.
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Berlin
Germany
Czar
Russia
Kassatin
Berliner-Gazette
Alexander
Alix of Hesse
Moscow
London
England
Nicholas
Tschudnow
St. Petersburg
Kishineff
Tschidnow
Sunbury Blue Law Not Enforced After Study
Efforts to enforce Sunbury blue laws were dropped after a finding that closing certain shops would force many town outlets to shut. The Men's Personal Workers' League initiated the move and failed. Had candy stores soda shops ice cream parlors and cigar dealers closed, garages drug stores livery stables and hotel cigar stands would also have to close. Since then no closing actions have continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Royal procession watches Ascot Gold Cup race
King George and Queen Mary attended the Ascot Gold Cup, a prestigious European trophy worth 2500 dollars with 17500 dollars in specie, amid heightened security after last year’s suffragette disruption. Elizabeth Hummell and Mrs Savidge were noted town shoppers, and Hester Keller visited friends in town.
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Ascot
Eng
King George
Queen Mary
Windsor Castle
Europe
Belmont
Elizabeth Hummell
Savidge
Espy
Etruria Crashes With British Collier Copswood
In a night fog off Cowes England the Hamburg liner Etruria collided with the British collier Copswood. The Copswood, moving at half speed, could not maneuver in time and reported the impact. The Etruria sustained only minor damage.
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Etruria
Cowes
England
Copswood
Dancing at Columbia Park showcases modern steps
The Columbia Park dancing class featured S. Berman and sister from Milton performing the Tango and Maxixe for a representative young crowd. The event demonstrated proper execution of modern steps without vulgarity while Castle Waltz origins were noted.
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Columbia Park
S. Berman
Milton
Vernon Castle
IRS Clarifies Real Estate Loss Deductions For Individuals
Washington reports Commissioner W H Os born issues guidance on income tax deductions for losses from selling real estate by individuals. Losses are deductible only if tied to a trade or regular business as defined by the law, not from incidental acts. The ruling emphasizes careful interpretation of the term business and its livelihood connection. (Continued on page five)
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Washington
Internal Revenue
W. H. Osborn
Lee L. Robinson
Bloomsburg
Highway Department
Young
Dauphin County
State Highway Department
Arthurs S. Clay
C. B. Ent
Post Office Appointments Delayed by Representative Lesher
Washington June 18 Representative John V Lesher resumes duties in Washington causing delays in visiting district posting sites. Bloomsburg awaits several applicants as he plans to review and select appointments, likely extending the delay by a week or more.
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Washington
John V. Lesher
Bloomsburg
Lesher
Lee L. Robinson
Fire at Kingston docks blamed on suffragettes in Glasgow
A June 18 fire at Kingston docks in Glasgow caused an estimated 500000 dollars in losses. Two vessels adjacent to the docks were burned before they could be towed to safety, with origin under investigation though suspected to be started by suffragettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glascow
Scotland
Kingston
Arms and Ammunition Landed in Ireland
Special to The Sentinel reports rifles and ammunition from America landed in large quantities along the Connemara coast within 24 hours. The Royal Irish Constabulary began a strict search in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Tullimore
Ireland
America
Ulster
Royal Irish Constabulary
Improvements surround Bombay butcher shop on West Main
Extensive work surrounds the Bombay butcher shop on West Main as crews upgrade the area. A cement curb is being laid in front of the residence of John Morris on West Street as part of the improvements.
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Bombay
West Main Street
John Morris
West Street
Market Report Shows Fresh Veggies And Cherries
The second market day features rhubarb ten cents a bunch and beets at the same price. Cauliflower fifteen cents a head, lettuce radishes onions five cents per item, home grown peas fifteen cents a quart, and sweetheart cherries nine to ten cents a basket. Market ends by eight thirty as deliveries begin through the streets.
Villa declares advance on Zacatecas from Torreon
El Paso reports General Villa plans a northern Mexican campaign to seize government offices north of Torreon and move to Zacatecas with his army. He seeks to place trusted locals in government roles and begin the attack by Sunday under his supreme command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Villa
Torreon
Carranza
Zacatecas
Social gathering at Miss Mary Bakers West Street home
A delightful party was held at the home of Miss Mary Baker of West Street last evening. Games were played and refreshments served. Attendees included Miss Elsie Hagenbuch, Elsie Berger, Hazle Kreamer, Araline Jones, Lela Drake and Mary Baker, with Messrs Roundel Kelter, Lee Diehl, Harold Jones, Earl Hartman, Warner Purse and Robert Hartman.
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Mary Baker
West Street
Elsie Hagenbuch
Elsie Barger
Hazle Kreamer
Aroline Jones
Lela Drake
Roundel Kelter
Lee Diehl
Haroldy Jones
Earl Hartman
Warner Purse
Robert Hartman
Curb Work Begins on Mainz Street by Espicopa Church
A new curb is being laid along the Mainz street side of the Espicopa church as part of ongoing sidewalk improvements. The project signals renewed efforts to enhance pedestrian safety and street appearance in the area.
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Mainz Street
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Maraga
Cruelty Society
Bands of Mercy
Bandmaster
Tias Narrow Escape
T. L. Gunton
Market Street
Fourth
Mr. Gunton
George E. Elwell
Milton K. Yorks
Berliner—Gazette
Hester Keller
Light Street
Harvey Garrison
Plank
W. Chamberlain
A. Bruce Hartman
Housenick & Co
John Leopard
Portland
Ore
Plains
Oregon Pioneers Association
Territory
Oregon
A. F. Long
Weatherly
Shamokin
Rebecca Cleaver
Catawissa
Amber
Viola Eveland
Ralph Kerchner
Northern
Mexico
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