Hawley Men In Saddle in Idaho Platform Debates
Boise July 1 Republicans plan to report platform today while Democrats push for decisive action on initiative and referendum. The convention sees a hard fight over the saloon question with both parties aiming to submit a constitutional amendment to voters.
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Boise
Thb
George A. Day
John Hart
Menan
Southeast
D. W. Davis
American Falls
Walter Hanson
Shoshone County
Clearwater
Custer
Lemhi
Minidoka
Ada
Canyon
Democratic Organization
A. M. Bowen
Twin Falls County
George E. Hill
Jefferson County
Hawley
John F. Nugent
Robert H. Elder
Arthur M. Bowen
Twit. Falls
Frank L. Moore
Ravenel Macbeth
Gipson
C. C. Broxon
Ada County
Broxon
Progressive Party
Adams
Cassia
Tdaho
Latah
Lewis
Oneida
Scullers Take-On Trail Heats at Royal Regatta
Immense crowds including many Americans gather in Henley on July 1 for the opening of the royal regatta. The program centers on diamond sculls heats with several American entrants and foreign entries for the grand challenge cup such as Harvard second crew, Boston Union Boat club, and Winnipeg Rowing club.
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Henley
Eng
Harvard
Boston Union Boat Club
Winnipeg Rowing Club
Colonel Slams Administration Faces in New Critique
A column criticizes the administration, focusing on President Roosevelt and an unnamed ally, declaring strong displeasure with policy directions and leadership style amid ongoing debate.
Navy's dry edict: officers liable for liquor on ships
Washington July 1 Secretary Daniels new order banning intoxicants from the navy takes effect today. Any officer found with liquor on a ship or naval station will be guilty of misconduct. Commanding officers are held responsible to enforce the prohibition.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Roosevelt Advised Rest Before More Speeches
Dr. Holbrook Curtis, throat specialist, told Roosevelt he must rest six weeks and then evaluate further speeches. The exchange included a remark about future political possibilities and preserved Roosevelt’s uncertain response about candidacy.
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New York
Holbrook Curtis
Roosevelt
Viners Entombed by Bad Fire Near Williamson West Virginia
Rescue teams dug a shaft into a coal mine near Williamson West Virginia on July 1 to reach five men entombed after a mine fire last night. Dense smoke hindered efforts but workers hoped they could reach the trapped men before further deterioration.
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Williamson
W. Va
Here
Estenhed
Marconi Hopes Ocean Telephony By Year’s End
London July 1 report states Mr Marconi plans to telephone Cranavon Wales to New York within the year. A company official testi fied before the royal commission on imperial communications and Marconi expects wireless speed to rise to three hundred words a minute.
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London
Marconi
Cranavon
Wales
New York
Royal Commission On Imperial Communications
Senator killed with followers near Dominican frontier
Washington July 1 Senator Evalmar Theodore ee, a revolutionary leader, and fifty of his followers were killed in a battle near the Dominican frontier. Captain Eberlee of the cruiser Washington reports the information from members of the Haitian cabinet.
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Washington, D. C
Davilmar Theodore Ee
Eberlee
Washington
Albanian Government Forces Defeated by Musselmen Tribesmen
Near Durazzo Albania on July 1 government troops loyal to Prince William were defeated by insurgent Musselmen tribesmen. Authorities fear the rebels may be preparing an attack on the capital.
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Durazzo
Albania
Prince William
Lassan Peak Erupts Over Region After Day of Quiet
Red Bluff California reports a major eruption as Lassan Peak spews a mile high plume. Black steam shoots skyward and ash falls as far as thirteen miles from the crater in a dramatic volcanic display.
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Red Bluff
Cal
West Virginia Becomes Dry State as Shops Cease Alcohol Sales
Wheeling notices mark July 1 as the day West Virginia enforces its dry law ending alcohol sales. The transition affects six buildings listed for rent as the state joins Prohibition era restrictions nationwide.
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West Virginia
Putting Steam Roller on the Law Makers
Washington diplomats report that Democrats plan to push President Wilsons anti trust program into law. A White House conference discussed trade commission bills and railroad security while noting no agreement on the Mexican situation and the need for lawmakers to stay in Washington.
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Washington
D. C
Sen
White House
Congress
Tion
Washington, D. C
Ares Bryan
Wilson
Big Leagues Scrapping Hard for First Place
New York and Philadelphia moved up in the week end standings while the leaders slid. Giants split a six game Boston series and Detroit slumped as Washington and Philadelphia contested near the top in the American League. Tinker's Chicago and Indianapolis challenged for the top with Kansas City and St Louis close behind in the Federal scene.
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New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburg
Reds
St. Louis
Cardinals
Pirates
Giants
Boston
Boold
Surance
Ihey
Detroit
Washington
Athletics
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Hoosiers
Tinker
Buffalo
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Pwlahel
Santa FE
Cincinnati
Nis Ereereer
Ererere
Cleveland Eerene
Philadelphia Enforces 1721 Firework License Law
Philadelphia authorities invoke a law dating to 1721 to regulate fireworks for the Fourth of July. Police are instructed to enforce the license requirement issued by the governor, aiming to ensure a safe and orderly celebration.
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Philadelphia
Planned Assassination Plot Targeting Archduke and Duchess
Reports from Agram and Vienna detail a far reaching conspiracy to kill Archduke Ferdinand and Duchess Hohenberg. Bombs were planted under the archduke’s lunch table and in the duchess’s room chimney, with a woman arrested holding seven bombs.
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Vienna
Archduke Ferdinand
Duchess Hohenberg
City Hall
Wanamaker Flying Boat Reaches 60 MPH Test Speed
Hammondsport July 1 The Rodman Wanamaker trans Atlantic flying boat America logged sixty miles per hour during a measured course test. Motors ran at twelve hundred RPM to offset a shortage of three pounds of lead, the test aimed to offset the imbalance.
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Hammondsport
Rodman Wanamaker
America
Butte Stores Placed Under Receivers Amid national Failures
District court named receivers for Copper City Dry Goods of Anaconda and Hennessy and M J Connell firms of Butte in line with nationwide actions tied to the John Claflin and company collapse in New York.
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Butte
Mont
Copper City Dry Goods Company
Anaconda
Hennessy and
M. J. Connell
District Court
John Claflin and Company of
New York
Frisco Man Named Ambassador to Russia by Wilson
George T. Maree Jr of San Francisco has been officially chosen as ambassador to Russia. President Wilson plans to send the nomination to the Senate today in Washington D C on July 1.
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Washington, D. C
George T. Maree, Jr
San Francisco
Russia
Wilson
Senate
British Subjects Leaving Mexico Train To Vera Cruz
Sir Lionel Carden reports a special train with British refugees will depart Mexico City today for Vera Cruz under guidance from the British minister in Mexico.
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Mexico
Washington, D. C
Lionel Carden
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
July Wheat Closes Higher at Chicago Market
In Chicago on July 1, July wheat futures closed at 7 8 1. Market activity focused on near term supply concerns and bids from buyers. Traders watched weather patterns and global export prospects for direction.
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Chicago
Santa Fe Railroad Raises Weekly Hours at San Bernardino Shop
In San Bernardino California on July 1 the Santa Fe railroad shop announced the termination of its retrenchment policy and disclosed that working hours for about one thousand men across all shop departments will rise from forty to fifty five hours weekly.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Santa Fe Railroad
Huerta Declares Mexico Will Die With Him Before Resigning
Niagara Falls July 1 Plans for a mediation recess were rebuffed by U S suggestions that delays could hinder mediation. Huerta reportedly told friends in a Mexico City cafe that before he resigns the people of Mexico will die with him. The Niagara Falls mediators plan to stay a few more days as delegates await a formal conference.
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Mexico
Niagara Falls
United States
Huerta
J. Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Federal Troops Ambushed Nearly 90 Killed in Calif Ambush
A detachment of three hundred federal troops arrived from Guaymas was ambushed by constitutionalists near Lapaz Lower California. Ninety soldiers were killed according to authoritative reports received.
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Lapaz
Lower
Calif
Guaymas
Jack Johnson Fails to Sign for Langford Bout in October
London July 1 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion failed to keep his appointment to sign articles for the October bout with Sam Langford.
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Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
London
Divorce measure ruled constitutional in Nevada
Carson City July 1 The supreme court today held constitutional the state divorce law requiring one year's residence from distance applicants. The ruling confirms the residency requirement as valid under state law.
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Carson City
Nev
Supreme Court
Change in the Money Order System Introduced
The post office department announces a new money order rule allowing cashing at any money order post office within thirty days of issue, regardless of the office drawn on. Previously the recipient had to cash at the issuing office, which pushed travelers to use express company orders cashed at any company office.
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D.C
Washington, D. C
Post Office
American Institute of Instruction Opens Convention in Cambridge
The American Institute of Instruction, oldest U S educational body, opens its annual convention in Cambridge Massachusetts. Noted figures from Harvard and the United States Bureau of Education address the attendees as teachers from across the country participate.
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American Institute OF Instruction
Cambridge
Mass
American Institute of Ion
Arts University
Otten
Albert
Art of
Harvard
Arthur W
United States Bureau of
Dominion Day Dinner in London Attended by Notables
Sir Thomas Skinner presided at the Dominion Day dinner in London. Prince Alexander of Teck, Lewis Court, and Geo. H. Perley attended, with Alexander soon to become Canada’s governor general and Perley serving as temporary Canadian high commissioner.
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London
Thomas Skinner
Prince Alexander of
Teck
Canada
Lewis Court
Coloniel
Geo. H. Perley
Lord Strathcona
Meiji University Baseball Team Tours the United States
A Meiji University baseball team from Japan arrives in Seattle to begin a country-wide tour. The schedule includes appearances and exhibition games coordinated with local organizers in multiple cities.
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Seattle
Wash
Meiji University of Japan
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