Wall Street figure Lamar admits impersonating congressmen
David Lamar a Wall Street operator testified before the senate lobby committee that he impersonated Representatives Palmer and Riordan in telephone talks with financiers including Lewis Cass Ledyard and Edward Lauterbach. He linked the episode to a forged Union Pacific ledger error of 82 million dollars and described blackmail claims and high level ties to Sage Keene Lovett and others.
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Washington
David Lamar
Wall Street
Russell Sage
James R. Keene
Senate Lobby Committee
Palmer and
Riordan
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Paul D. Cravath
Robert S. Lovett
Edward Lauterbach
New York
Lamar
Lauterbach
Union Pacific
Foraker
McKiney
Sage
Keene
Kuhn, Loeb and Company
Jacob Schaff
Fee
Lovett
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railway and — Company
Consolidated Teamside
Union Paecific
Palmer
Lewis Cass
Seth
Overman
Lannie
California Carnivals' Association Formed in San Diego
The June week saw the creation in San Diego of the California Carnivals Association with delegates from each annual California festival. The group aims to hold a carnival every week and promote 1915 expositions. M. F. Tetpey of Fresno chairs, Douglas White of Los Angeles is secretary.
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San Diego
Calif
Patenent
California
Carnivals’ Association
M. F. Tétpey
Fresno
Douglas White
Los Angeles
Italian quake stirs Messina residents forcing many from homes
A brief earthquake hit Messina Italy this morning causing alarm and prompting many residents to abandon streets and fields as tremors rattled the area. Authorities reported minor damages and ongoing aftershock checks.
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Messina
Italy
Otera
Veterans Departing After Gettysburg Reunions Enduring Heat
Troops from both blue and gray melt away at Gettysburg on July 2 as the invasion tide reverses. General Liggitt reports over six thousand veterans already gone with more than ten thousand to depart by night. Military day is led by Colonel Andrew Cowan ville with speakers General John R. Brooke Perr and Sergeant John C. Scarbo. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address is read by Bar Bulkley of Washington, D C.
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Gettysburg
Liggitt
Andrew Cowanville
John R. Brooke Perr
John
Nebraska Senator Withdraws From Caucus Over Tobacco Tax Amendment
Washington July 2 Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska failed to attach a graduated tax on tobacco production to the tariff bill. The Democratic senate caucus voted 23 to 18 against the amendment, and a spirited scene followed.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate
Rebels Score First Victory in Juarez Campaign
El Paso July 2 report says rebels won the opening skirmish against Juarez forces. They captured Guadaloupe forty miles east of Juarez. Federals retreat toward Juarez. casualty figures are not known.
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el Paso
Juarez
Guadaloupe
Wheat Market Tightens as September Wheat Closes Higher
Chicago July 2 September wheat closed at 90 34 percent. The report notes slight gains amid steady trading and market fluctuation as the summer grain season progresses.
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Chicago
Indians Still sore over sun dance ban at Tendoy farm
Fort Hall tribesmen drifting back to teepees after orders to stop sun dances at Tendoy Indian farm near Inkom. Hundreds plan Fourth of July events including races and sports, with many traveling to Blackfoot, Lava Springs, Bancroft, and others attending local fairs and picnics.
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Fort Hall
Tendoy Farm
Tendoy
Inkom
Pocatello
Gate City
Blackfoot
Lava Springs
Bancroft
Mink
Gibson Jack
City
Work May Start Soon on Enlargement of the Shops
Rumors say that the Short Line in Pocatello will begin enlarging the shops this summer. The budget shows a heavy contingent fund likely to fund a new shop complex across from the transfer tables and remodel of the old building into a dedicated machine shop. The plan would double employment and payroll, making Pocatello a busy railroad center.
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Pocatello
the Tribune
Wade
Rey
Intermountain
Salt Lake
Mineet
Tribune
Manry Weydner
Pocatello Urges Upgrade to Rail Shop Facilities
Community voices stress the railroad company cannot sustain its current shop facilities much longer. they argue the town of Pocatello needs the payroll and an upgraded depot is less critical than improved shop capacity. Action centers on securing funds or investment to support ongoing rail employment and infrastructure.
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Pocatello
Marquis of Northampton settles breach suit for 250000
In London, the marquis of Northampton known as Earl Compton agreed to pay 250000 dollars and all costs to actress Daisy Markham born Violet Moss to settle a breach of promise case. The settlement was announced as the high court session opened.
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Violet Moss
Daisy Markham
London
Marquis of Northampton
Earl Compton
High Court of Justice
Moose Leaders Hold Conference
Senet July 2 Navy day opened the three day Progressive conference drawing thousands. Admiral Badger led the Navy contingent alongside other officers. Prominent Progressives included Beveridge Strauss Pinchot Smith Governor Jass of New Hampshire and other figures.
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Senet
Serry
E Island
Navy
Naval Training Station
Badger
Atlantic Fleet
Nator Beveridge
Oscar Strauss
Gifford Pinchot
Herbert Knox Smith
Governor Jass
New Hampshire
McLoughlin Advances To Challenge Wilding In Wimbledon Final
Wimbledon July 2 Maurice McLoughlin of San Francisco, United States champion, defeated Stanley Doust of Australia in the all England singles final in straight sets to earn the right to challenge A. F. Wilding of New Zealand, the title holder. The match will be played here Friday.
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Wimbledon
Maurice
McLoughlin
San Francisco
United States
Stanley N. Doust
A. F. Wilding
New Zealand
Doust
Woman Found Murdered On Blood Spattered Platform
In Chicago on a blood splattered store platform a well dressed unidentified woman, about 35, is found dead with her jugular slit. A knife lies nearby. Police note robbery was not the motive as jewels remain on the victim and the struggle appears desperate. A night watchman is informed by a teamster.
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Chicago
Ills
Hope Not Abandoned Plan for Auto Access to Yellowstone
President Theodore Turner of the Idaho State Automobile Association keeps hope alive for a trial opening of Yellowstone to motor vehicles. Mayor Turner may join Professor Miller, who will pass through Pocatello en route to Yellowstone, for a Fort Yellowstone conference with Colonel Brett on park troop issues. Colonel Bixby則 doubts an opening this year and sees 1916 as the soonest possibility. Representative Smith predicts major management changes to benefit visitors.
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Yellowstone Park
Theodore Turner
Idaho State Automobile Association
Turner
Congressman Smith
Professor Miller
Secretary of the Interior
Unite States
Pocatello
Yellowstone
Smith
Park
Fort Yellowstone
Brett
Bixby
United States Army
French
Stolen Jewelry Found in Valise
New York July 2 More than 98000 dollars worth of jewelry stolen from the Udall and Ballou Fifth avenue firm was found in a valise at the Pennsylvania railroad station. The bag contained a blue diamond of great value. The theft occurred last Friday night during a fire alarm at the shop. No arrests were made but William Beck, a repair clerk, escaped from the building after being brought to the police station for questioning.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Udall & Ballou
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Beck
Italian King and Queen Tour Germany Before Kiel Meeting
The king and queen of Italy arrived in Berlin and traveled toward Kiel to meet the German emperor and empress tomorrow. The German imperial chancellor and foreign minister left Berlin to join the royal gathering at Kiel.
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Berlin
Italy
Germany
Kiel
Six Year Old Killed by Train at Onyx Station
Clinton D. Sheen aged 6 was struck and killed by the westbound No 17 at Onyx station. His father, a Western Union foreman, was nearby and injured while attempting a rescue. The accident occurred at 6 15 and the boy, seated on a speeder, was hurled from the track as the er train smashed the speeder. The body was taken to Walker's undertaking and will be shipped to Salt Lake for interment after a coroner's inquest.
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Clinton D. Sheen
Onyx
Western Union
Steely
Walker
Pocatello
Salt Lake
McKinley Follows McNab Lead in Resignation
Benjamin L. McKinley acting U.S. attorney in San Francisco resigned pending Senate confirmation of Haydens nomination to succeed John L. McNab. He said he wished to return to private practice. The Republican is a cousin of the late President McKinley. His departure marks the third resignation after McNab said he could not stay. Clayton Herrington, a department investigator who backed McNab, was dismissed last night.
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San Francisco
Cal
Benjamin L. McKinley
United States
Wilson
Thomas E. Hayden
John L. McNab
McKinley
McNabb
Clayton Herrington
McNab
World’s Christian Citizenship conference reports sections
The World’s Christian Citizenship conference met in Portland sections to receive committee reports. The prison reform conference, presided by Governor West of Oregon, presented a report of the prison reform commission.
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Portland
Ore
West
Oregon
Prison Reform Commission
Cincinnati Ice Plants Seized for Public Distribution
The Cincinnati board of health ordered health officers to seize and run all city ice plants and use every means to distribute ice to the public. Meyer Hunt informed the board that a public emergency existed.
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Cincinnati
Board of Health
Meyer Hunt
Negro Arrested for Bringing Liquor Into Dry Territory
Walter Martin held to bail of 1000 while driver Edwards released on 500 after Deputy Crane detained the pair for transporting whiskey from Falls into dry territory. Both faced trial under charges of defying wet and dry law provisions.
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Beau Chauffeur
Walter Martin
Crane
Falls
Edwards
J. Mc Knowles
Edwan
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Gebuns
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MOOSE
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Royal Junket
Clinton Sheen
M’kinley
M’nab
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