Railroad Criticizes New Haven for Diversions and Waste
The Interstate Commerce Commission faulted the New York New Haven and Hartford for outside management and trolley holdings. It argued the railroad wasted funds and could have earned a dividend in 1912. No order was issued, but rules were urged restricting interstate railroads from non railroad investments without federal approval.
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Washington
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
New England Railways
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Soldier of Fortune Conspiracy Case Reported in Tucson
Reuben Hopkins a former United States deputy sheriff is accused by the U S government of conspiring with a French aviator and a Sonora state conspirator in a scheme involving a Maisson aeroplane. The tale emerges as a dramatic federal case unfolding in Tucson on July 9.
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Tuscon
Aris
Reuben Hopkins
United States
Sevine
Sonora
Seale
Oeam
Ice
Maisson
Lightweight pugilist Bud Anderson progresses after appendix operation
Los Angeles July 9 The condition of Bud Anderson of Medford Oregon the lightweight pugilist who underwent an appendectomy last night improved satisfactorily today after surgery.
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Los Angeles
Bud Anderson
Medford
Oregon
Audemaris Takes Long Aeroplane Flight From Johannisthal
Swiss aviator Edmund Audemaris departed Johannisthal early this morning bound for Paris in an airplane flight.
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Johannisthal
Germany
Edmund Audemaris
Paris
City tightens rules for claims against Poktalia city
Pocatello imposes new procedures requiring all claims against the city to be sworn to and officially approved by a city officer before registration. City Clerk Jackson will not register bills after 5 PM on meeting nights and only bills from the preceding month will be accepted.
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Jackson
Pocatello
Turner
Europe Faces Turmoil as Bulgaria Moves Toward Peace Talks
A Cologne Gazette correspondent reports Europe will soon see major upheavals involving Austria Hungary and Russia. Bulgaria signals readiness to negotiate while King Ferdinand may face punishment for defying Russian wishes, suggesting intensified political and military tensions across the continent.
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Clogne
Germany
Nobod
Europe
Austria
le Cologne Gazette
Bulgaria
Ferdinand of
Bul
Russia
Mayor Urges Water Rule Adherence in Pocatello
City notice dated July 9 1913 urges residents to follow mains water rules due to reservoir levels dropping about six feet in seventy two hours The mayor expects temporary rules from the public utilities commission within forty eight hours to prevent water shortages for the city
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Pocatello
Pocatello Water Company
Public Utilities Commission
Ekite Pocal Bank
Bulgaria open to peace talks as armies suffer heavy losses
Vienna July 9 Bulgarian government reportedly sent a circular to European powers signaling willingness to negotiate peace. Bulgarian and Serbian commanders in chief are said to be negotiating an armistice amid huge casualties and a cholera outbreak threatens to spread among troops.
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Vienna
Strike tensions rise as unions prepare wage vote
In New York on July 9 a meeting of Committee of One Thousand affiliates from the Brotherhood and Railway Trainmen and Conductors discussed a wage dispute with forty five eastern railroads. Main committee refused a 20 percent raise prompting stalled negotiations and Erie Railroad withdrawal over affordability concerns. In Rigby Idaho a daylight bank robbery nets 3800 as a guard and a child witness aid a later pursuit. Belmont of the club reportedly insured his horse for 150000 ahead of a race.
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New York
Brotherhood
Order of
Eastern
Erie Railroad
Rigby
Idaho
State Bank of
Frank Ellsworth
Clarence Hart
Ellsworth
Banks Were Mismanaged at First Second National
Acting Comptroller Kane warned Firet National was in deep water before it merged with the Second National. Secretary McAdoo plans to ask the attorney general to probe alleged irregularities in the closing of the First Second National Bank of Pittsburg and to determine if bank act violations occurred.
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Kane
Firet National
Second National
Washington
McAdoo
McReynolds
First Second National Bank of
Pittsburg
Treasury Department
Great Rush to the Park on Regular and Excursion Trains
A crowded railway scene reports three hundred sixty passengers aboard a regular eleven car train and a special seven car excursion. The article highlights large crowds seeking park access and notes the heavy turnout for the event.
Greeks Capture Seres as Bulgarians Lose Balkan Front
Belgrade reported on July 9 that the Greek army seized the town of Seres about 45 miles northeast of Saloniki from Bulgarian forces. Greek naval units were said to be bombarding Kavala on the Aegean coast, a seaport now controlled by Bulgaria.
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Belgrade
Seres
Saloniki
Kavala
Aegean
Brush Fires Rage Near Frisco Mount Ta- Might
San Francisco July 9 two thousand soldiers sailors and naval units were detailed today to combat the spreading fires along the brush covered slopes of Mount Tamalpais. Reserve sailors and 176 apprentices from the Yerks Reena training station joined the effort. No lives were lost and Mill Valley along with other foothill towns are believed safe.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mount Ta
Mill Valley
Baby of the Mountains
Havana Police Chief Dead After Gunfight Raid
General Aramano Riva, Havana police chief, died from wounds from a pistol fight at the Prado following a raid on a gambling club. General Ernest Albert, Senator Morelos, and Representative Arias are under arrest awaiting trial in connection with the crime.
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Havana
Cuba
Aramano Riva
Cuban i
Prado
Ernest Albert
Morelos
Arias
Tariff Bill Progress Delays Senate Schedule
Washington July 9 The senate finance sub committee continued today examining tariff bill schedules with a report to the senate hoped for by late Thursday.
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Washington
Senate
Dismissal of Bannock Reservation Liquor Cases in Idaho
Six-year federal case slate ends as Judge Dietrich dismisses charges of liquor sales to Indians on the Bannock reservation at Pocatello. Also dropped were a federal liquor sale case, a white slavery case against Joseph Carroll, and a contempt charge against Alice Wingard. several defendants listed include Edward White Charles Spreckles William Frew John Baker Joe Warren and John Beekman.
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Ater
Bannock
Pocatello
Dietrich
United States
Klmgenfelter
Joseph Carroll
Alice Wingard
Bannock County
Edward White
Charles Spreckles
William Frew
John M. Baker
Joe Warren
John E. Beekman
Aiken
Carroll
First National Bank merger criticized by comptroller
Acting Comptroller Thomas P. Kane says the First National Bank should have been cleaned up or closed at its merger with the Second National months ago. He notes the First National’s capital was badly impaired at that time and that Lawrence O. Murray approved the merger.
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Washington
Thomas P. Kane
Pittsburg
First Second National Bank
First National
Second National
Lawrence O. Murray
Kane
Pittsburg Bank of Savings Opens Amid Run Resumption
Pittsburg on July 9 reports the Pittsburg Bank of Savings began operations with a renewed run continuing from Monday after the First Second National closure. The flow of customers was lighter than in previous days.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Bank of Savings
First Second National
McCombs in France Recuperating After Appendectomy
Paris July 8 William F McCombs chairman of the Democratic national committee underwent an appendectomy yesterday. Doctors report his condition most satisfactory but say his delicate constitution will require several weeks of complete rest before he can move about.
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Paris
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Copper Short Stocks Decline in June Says Association
New York July 9 a statement from the Copper Producers association shows June stock on hand fell by 14 569 619 pounds from May, reflecting a sizable monthly decrease in supply.
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New York
Copper Producers’ Association
Record Smashed as 360 Passengers Disembark at Yellowstone
Short Line Railroad unloads 360 passengers at Yellowstone station near the park entrance, setting a new yearly high after a 356 passenger tally the previous morning. A separate park train from Pocatello, 11 cars, carried 182 passengers, with a second section inspected by S J Gaidy.
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Short Line Railroad Company
Yellowstone Station
Yellowstone Park
Park
Plain Pocatello
S.J. Gaidy
Lobby Inquiry Report Names Key Witnesses and Fees
The Washington inquiry notes a July session where Senatorial lobby activity was detailed in Siena. Alexander and Baldwin of New York are cited as representatives, receiving thirty dollars a day. Other witnesses include A. S. Smith of Tennille Georgia H. H. Mobley of Prairie Grove Arkansas and William Whitman of Boston former president of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers.
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Washington
A.D
Cleveland
Senate
Siena
Alexander and
Baldwin
New York
Smith
Tennille
Farmers’ Union
H. H. Mobley
Prairie Grove
Ark
Willian Whitman
Boston
National Association of Wool Manufactures
Illinois Storm Causes Massive Property and Crop Damage
Elgin Illinois reports no new deaths from yesterday's storm but rural districts indicate damage totals in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to property and crops.
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Elgin
Illl
Wheat Market Steady as Chicago Close at 92
Chicago July 9 Wheat futures closed at 92 as December delivery held steady. Trading seen cautious amid steady demand and current supply outlook.
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T. Chicago
Six Soldiers Killed in Manila Rail Accident
Washington reports six soldiers of the 95th Coast Artillery Company killed when a flat car derailed and overturned in Manila yesterday.
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Washington
Manila
95Th Company of
Coast Artillery
Rivers Faces Court Over Milkman Jaw Breaker Charge
A.Bull y. Ventura Calif July 8 Joe Rivers the southern California light weight who was knocked out by Champion Willie Ritchie on July 4 must appear in justice court to answer a charge of breaking the jaw of W H Smith a milkman who weeks ago disputed Rivers right to the road while the pugilist was driving a motor car.
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Ventura
Calif
Joe Rivers
Willie Ritchie
W. H. Smith
Rivers
Robbery at Rigby Bank On Horseback
A bank in Rigby is robbed on horseback with a posse in pursuit. Authorities describe the incident as a bold rural robbery and continue tracking the suspects. Eyewitness accounts and surveillance notes are being reviewed by local police. Unknown whether money was recovered.
Mi Ci Sura Ree Seey Night Reach Event
Readable fragments indicate an event aimed for tonight barring accident with participants or attendees unspecified. No clear names locations or organizations are present in the readable text.
San Francisco theatre owner testifies in motion picture case
New York July 9 O J Chapman proprietor of a theatre film service company testified in the government suit against the motion picture trust. He said his business was ruined by the Motion Picture Patents Company, a defendant in the case.
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New York
O. J. Chapman
San Francisco
Motion Picture Trust
Motion Picture Patents Company
Puddles on Poca Streets Prompt Drainage Plan
City Engineer W. A. Samms asked the council to authorize a remedy for poor drainage on East Center Street and the West Center business district. The issue stems from a disputed paving contract and grades set by a prior council, with the Highway and Light committee asked to study possible fixes.
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Pocatello
East Center Street
First
Seventh Avenue
West Center Street
W. A. Samms
Highway and Light Committee
Havenor
Turner
Havener
Samms
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Palmer
Austria-Hngary
Theodore Turner
Fire and Water Committee
Pocatello Vey Council
George Williams
M. A. Hendricks
W. R. Blalock
Col. Pope
Horse Live Insurances
Belmont
Club
Tracery
Frisco
Traci
Pocatelo
Illinois
Rigby Bank
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