Archduke Francia Ferdinand and Duchess of Hobsaberg Arrive in Mourning
Bodies arrive amid rain and flag drapings from Sarajevo. Guards of honor march along the riverfront while citizens gather with candles as the coffins are loaded onto the royal yacht Delmar and then transferred to the battleship Viribus Unitis for conveyance.
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Cep
Rene Metrokitch
Herzegovija
Francia Ferdinand
Duchess of Hobsaberg
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Halt Maat
Collins
Delmar
Guard of Honor
Bomiet
Viribux
Elk Park to Welcome Noxon’s Hippodrome Shows
Amusement lovers learn Elk Park management has secured Noxon’s Hippodrome Shows to start tomorrow morning with five big acts, ten concessions, and two rides. They will ride into the city tonight for the carnival week. The motorcycle race planned for Wednesday night is canceled due to the carnival booking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Park
Noxon
Baltimore mother chokes two children to death
In Northeast Baltimore on June 30 Mrs Marla Finck allegedly choked to death her two children Carroll age 5 and John age 4 months. Police report the mother, said to be demented over religion, claimed she was commanded by God to kill her children. The remaining four children were away from home at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haltimore
Marla Finck
Carroll
John
Dementea
Mediation in Mexico Convenes After Brief Recess
Niagara Falls June 20 after a conference Ambassador Da Gama of Brazil and Ministers Naon and Suarez announced the mediators would recess tomorrow for informal talks between Constitutionalists and Huerta representatives. They read Carranza noted need for time to consult his generals. No reconvening time set, likely two weeks.
Signatures at Amalgamated Union Rally Disturbances Ahead
National headquarters of the Amalgamated Association of Tron, Sheet and Tin workers announced retaliatory actions toward the current working scale. The association plans to hold a Western Bar event in Chicago on the public measure, signaling ongoing labor disputes and potential changes to the old wage scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Voces Fittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Tron, Sheet and Tinae
Chicago
Death of Dyfant in Poplar Street Home
James, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Modispaceh of 118 Poplar St, died this morning after a brief illness. Funeral held at the home this afternoon with burial in Brewingham. G B Green of Weeling officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Harvey Modispaceh
Biringweam
Troops Take Control of Strike District in Turtle Creek Valley
Dawn patrols by mounted troopers reclaimed the strike district as four troopers cleared routes to the electric plant held by deputy sheriffs. Pickets gathered at plant entrances while strikers awaited word on return to work. Guards remained at works with strict street presence. a single arrest occurred when a man crossed bounds. Pennsylvania Station guards reduced at daybreak.
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Oo Adeoraren Pone
Pittsburg
Sterate Constabulary
Turtle Creek Valley
Adams
Pennsylvania Station
Many Saloon Closures Ahead as Prohibition Looms
Charleston reports indicate saloonkeepers expect the prohibitory amendment to pass tonight. Brews and distilleries have shut down or sold stock as plants prepare for new manufacturing uses. Charles Whittington was beaten to death near a Charleston saloon. two attackers arrested as cities brace for police deployment through midnight.
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Charleston
Charles Whittington
Maloon
Star route est in Washington for Esty to Cordova
A star route from Esty to Cordova in Greenbrier county is ordered. Proposals for carrying mails on this new route, six days a week, will be requested from August 1 next to June 30, 1917. George Midthoath and Mrs Edward Mareint of Alton, Tilara guests at Mrs W C Triplett Jr’s home.
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Washington, D. C
Esty
Cordova
Greenbrier County
Congrexaman Avin
George Middauth
Edward Mareint
Alton
Tilara
W. C.triplett, Jr
Truth or Error of Homeopathy at Atlantic City Convention
The American Institute of Homeopathy held its annual convention in Atlantic City where Dr. DeWitt G. Wilcox of Boston urged the American Medical Association to join in a joint inquiry into homeopathy. He warned of militant homeopathy if rejected and noted growth in the West and abroad while stressing that Methol is not a medicine and criticizing commercial trends in medicine. The article continues on page three.
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Atlantic City
American Institute of Homeopathy
American Medical Association
DeWitt G. Wilcox
Boston
Hohnemann
Bia Meneal Contaraen
American Institute
The
American Medical, Association
Wilcox
England
Russia
Germany
South America
General Baron defeats Zacatecas forces in tolls of battle
June reports railroad men' s dispatches say General Baron led a federal garrison to victory at Zacatecas, reaching Angus Cal with fourteen men. Baron is wounded and General Olen is reportedly dead. A Baron's son, a major, was killed. About 249 federals left Zacatecas in a panicked exodus. total escaped federals estimated under 500. the convoy comprised around 16,090 men and about 6,000 were taken prisoner.
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Car Inveciitee
Jane Torrfon
General Baron
Zacatecas
Angus Cal
Baron
Olen
Villa
Death of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Lays Heavy Toll
Vienna reports the death of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess of Hohenberg. The orphaned children...
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Ory
Pmmem
Vienna
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Duchess of
Suffragists Press Wilson in White House Protest
On June 20 1920 women marching from the White House presented a petition to President Wilson urging a clear stand on voting rights. The delegation led by Mrs Beekin and Mrs Door invoked the Mondale Briatore push for a constitutional amendment and included a framed suffrage resolution from the Chicago convention.
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Ux Aald
Jona
Slevehter
A. V. Beekin
Bloomfeld
N. J
Wilson
Bia Po
Union of New
Uils
Congress
Wiley
Door
Mondall-Briatow
Chicago
Federn Serecuak
Elin
Patitions
Hobson
Nanihar
Bolding Wat
Saale
Court Frustrates Effort to Block Gas Line Project
The county court battles the City Water and Sewage Board over laying a four inch gas line from gas wells to the pumping station along Weston road. An injunction halts work, then board officials push to complete the line to save costs. The dispute mentions a franchise and alleged court-city connections, with a plan to lay the line under county roads while avoiding conflict with the court. The board seeks approval to run the line 2,500 feet to the pumping station, assuming the franchise permits.
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John B. Strother
Lee Maxwell
Manber
City Water and Sewerage Board
Ite
Charlan C. Fittre
Mgontn
E Ure
Strother
Maxwell
John J. Sturm
Maxwall
Water Board
Home Gas Company
W. Guy Terrick
County Court
Harrizon County
Weston Road
Mont
Clarkaburg Water Works and Sewerege Board
Willian Hf. Cowls
G. Highland
Clarksburg
Anid
Mayor Proclaims Against A Parade In Public Order Move
Mayoral order reads against any parade tonight to celebrate the closing of the saloon under prohibition law. Police instructed to stop any processions and to punish offenders. City officials warn the public to stay away from demonstrations this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Cole
War Against Rats Now Being Waged in New Orleans
State and city health authorities announce a citywide rat extermination campaign to prevent bubonic plague spread. Two plague cases tied to an industrial home in New Orleans prompt a four block control zone, concrete barrier, poison and traps, and strict screening to curb further infection. No new cases reported.
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New Orleans
South
Voluntaara of America
New Orleana
Wells Fargo to Take Over US Express Co Tonight
Grafton June 30 Travelers along the Baltimore and Ohio route will see a change as Wells Fargo Express Co takes over the United States Express Company. The mid night transition will mark the replacement of the former red, white and blue sign with the Wells Fargo emblem.
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Wells-Fargo Express CO
U.s.express CO
Grafton
Baltimore and Ohigines
United States Express Company
Wollé-Farko Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Opinion Divided on Rate Question Debate in Progress
New York June 3 Roosevelt leaves for Pittsburgh to speak at the Progressive league of Pennsylvania closing session. He voices health concerns about his voice and tests his resolve for the campaign. Washington June 30 delayed decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission on a five percent freight rate increase fuels speculation of discord. observers foresee a mid July announcement. The main issue remains whether railroads require more revenue and how to obtain it, with debate over eliminating free services to large industries and adjusting charges. The commission has signaled it will address revenue needs and rate fairness while delaying final action.
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Atoet Red Patan
New York
Washington
Intératate Commerce Commlanion
Raton
Tne
Tha Commilanion
Zapata Renews Split with Carranza in Decree
In Mexico City Zapata issues a decree denouncing Carranza and rejecting the Plan of Ayala, pledging no further operations west to Sonora and asserting plans to oppose Carranza indefinitely. In Washington, Solicitor General and Mrs. John W. Davis depart for Boston to sail for Europe aboard the Carmania, awaiting July and part of August abroad.
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Mexico City
Huiliano Zapata
Carranza
Ayala
Zapath Tas
Mexico
Sonora
Carransa
Washington
John W. Davis
Boston
Carmania
Europe
Fire destroys barn at Worthington model farm
A midnight blaze at the James I Michael firm Worthington destroyed the cow barn and caused several thousand dollars in damage. Insurance coverage is noted. Other buildings on the model farm were saved.
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James, I. Michael
Worthington
Ballou Murder Case Focuses on Possible Witnesses
Stamford, June 20. Police pursue a theory that Waldo R. Ballou, a political leader, was murdered. A woman connected to Ballou, Mrs. Halen M. Angle, may hold crucial knowledge, though not directly tied to the death. Coroner to hold inquest Friday as investigators search the Angle apartment for evidence including marks on the bed and other traces. The inquiry aims to identify the assailant and establish motive.
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Stamford
Conn
Waldo R. Ballou
Halen M. Angle
Biliou
Stein
Mt Liberty
Coroa
Angle
Ftani
Ana Se Ballou
Sotaeset
Elaine
Angie
Speakeasies Recalled As Prohibition Enters Clarksburg
A 1900s-era mood piece recalls Clarksbury’s saloons and license battles as prohibition tightened. The piece notes licenses granted or denied in 1898 and 1868, warns of bootlegging and saloon closures after midnight, and reflects local tension over enforcing dry laws.
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West Virginia
Alene
Giaaven
Pete
Clarksburg
Sslvany J Burg
Anton
Skearles
Poxess
Hta Ettyel
Retell Vquoraot
Bg Lyons
Mra
Ross
Antile Dell
Virgtting Janpinr
Tps Aks
William Burke
Lew chaHer
Blan
Ciath Sau
Chola
Sislmiem
Clarkaburs
Virginie
Iisis
Huerta Triumphs In Narrow Puerto Mexico Clash
Huerta secured a hard won victory over Puerto Mexico, as preparations began for his own upcoming day on short notice, signaling a pivotal moment in military or political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto
Mexico
Congressmember Sutherland visits Holliday's Grove site
In Washington D C Congressman Illem Ol Sutherland visits Holliday's Grove amid a discussion of 100 historic volumes and a call to expand the library with extant volumes. The event signals ongoing debates over historical preservation and public access.
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Washington, D. Gu
Sutherland Teder
Holliday
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Dyfant
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Avstanee
Adogevelt
Pitan
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Hera
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