Mediation Efforts Continue Amid Mexico Crisis
Washington reports no reply yet to the Niagara Falls peace invitation as Carranza envoys arrive. Secretary Daniels defends sale of battleships Mississippi and Idaho to Greece despite Turkish protest. Mediation aims to form a provisional Mexican government, with Carranza Villa and others coordinating informal talks.
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Washington, D. C
Niagara Falls
Carranza
Washington
Daniels
Turkey
Mississippi
Idaho
Greece
House Committee
Senate
Mexico
United States
Huerta
General Villa
Noan
Argentina
Wilson
Bryan
México
Fernando Iglesias Caldero
Alfredo Breceda
Leopoldo Hurtado Espinosa
Villa
Mexico City
Mediaton
Supreme Court Upholds Interstate Rates in Panama Canal Case
The Supreme Court sustains the Interstate Commerce Commission orders on shipments to interior points. Railroads may face recovery of about $10 million charged under old rates during the intermountain rate dispute, to be decided in a separate commission action.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Interstate Commerce
May Whitewash Southern Judge
A House Judiciary subcommittee reported on charges against Emery Speer, federal judge for the Southern District of Georgia, saying it cannot recommend acquittal or impeachment. The majority found some actions perilous but urged no further proceedings. the full committee will decide before adjournment.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Emery Speer
Southern District of Georgia
Volstad
Federal garrison prepares to evacuate Guaymas
El Paso reports that the federal garrison is ready to evacuate Guaymas. Information came via Ygnacio Bonillas, Carranza minister of communication, who stopped in El Paso en route to Saltillo after assessing Sonora state dissensions for Carranza.
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el Paso
Guaymas
Ygnacio Bonillas
Carranza
Bonillas
Saltillo
Sonora
Mexico's political scene shifts with cautious support
Reports to Admiral Howard indicate the constitutionalists gain ground along the Pacific coast. Manzanillo loses railroad access while Mazatlan and Guaymas remain under besieged federals forced to import supplies.
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Cientificos
Huertistas
Mexico
Admiral Howard
Mexican Pacific Coast
Manzanillo
Mazatlan
Guaymas
Mayor Was Saloon Man May Be Copperfield’s Downfall
Baker Oregon June 23 Henry M Stewart deposed mayor of Copperfield shot by an unknown assailant is hospitalized Sheriff Rand leads a posse in the mountains between Copperfield and Homestead seeking Edward Fisher believed to be the shooter. A dozen suspects arrested. Stewart was a saloon owner and opposed another faction of saloonkeepers during Copperfield troubles.
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Baker
Ore
Henry M Stewart
Copperfield
Rand
Here
Homestead
Edward Fisher
Stewart
Pleasure boats collide near Cuxhaven catastrophe narrowly avoided
Hamburg June 23. The steamer Koenig in Louise and the steamer Cobra collided today causing damage to both vessels though passengers were landed safely. A large crowd viewing the Regatta at Cuxhaven was aboard with a near catastrophe as the Cobra’s passengers were thrown to the deck of the Louise.
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Hamburg
Koenig
Louise
Cuxhaven
Carranza Declines U S Meeting With Huerta Agents
New Orleans June 23 Carranza refuses US invitation to send representatives to a Washington meeting with Huerta's agents to choose a provisional Mexican president. Alfred Breceda Carranza’s private secretary notes the latest commission will proceed.
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New Orleans
Cup Defenders Start Trial Race In Rye
The American cup defenders Defiance Vanitie and Resolute began a trial race this afternoon in Rye New York. The yachts will sail a thirty mile course as part of the defense preparations.
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Rye
N. Y
Defiance
Vanitie
Resolute
South Carolina Firemen Convene For Three Day Tournament
Florence S C June 23 delegates from leading cities and towns in the state gather for the annual convention and tournament of the South Carolina Firemen association. Prize races contests and business sessions feature speakers Chief James McFall Roanoke Va A M Schoen Atlanta and Louis Behrens Charleston or similar officials.
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South Carolina Firemen
Florence
S. C
South Carolina Firemen’s Association
James McFall
Roanoke
A. M. Schoen
Atlanta
Louis Behrens
Charleston
Grace Patton on murder charge in Wichita case
Grace E. Patton was arraigned for trial on a charge of murdering her husband J. A. Patton, a Wichita grocer, who was shot in his home on December 10, 1912, drawing considerable interest in the case.
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Wichita
Kas
Grace E. Patton
J. A. Patton
Lifespan Advances Highlighted by AMA President
Dr. Victor C. Waugh, new president of the American Medical Association, told the Atlantic City gathering that the average life span has risen about fifteen years in the past century. He urged federal and state protection of scientific research to extend healthy life and cited preventable diseases, murders, and sweatshops as factors pulling civilization backward.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Victor C. Waugh
American Medical Association
America
Eagles Pledge Warm Montana Welcome for State Convention
Helena hosts the Fraternal Order of Eagles for its annual state convention with hundreds arriving from across Montana. Governor Stewart aids the program, which spans four days and features a street parade night pageant banquet band concerts receptions and a grand ball.
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Helena
Mont
Order of Eagles
Montana
8. V. Stewart
Ohio Christian Endeavorers Meet in Steubenville
Delegates representing 2500 local societies of the Christian Endeavor union in Ohio gathered in Steubenville for the twenty-ninth annual convention. The event runs through the week with daily sessions on church and missionary work. Speakers include Dr. J Campbell White, Bishop William M Bell, and Dr. Ira Landrith.
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Steubenville
Christian Endeavor Union
Ohio
J. Campbell White
New York
William M. Bell
Los Angeles
Ira Landrith
Nashville
Prohibition Party Holds Connecticut State Convention
Delegates from across Connecticut gathered in New Britain for the opening of the Prohibition party state convention. The gathering plans to adopt a platform and nominate candidates for United States senator and state offices to be decided in the November election.
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New Britain
Conn
Connecticut
Prohibition Party
United States
Belgian steamer Gothland runs aground near Bishop Rock
Lands End England June 23 The Belgian steamer Gothland traveling from Montreal to Rotterdam ran ashore on rocks two miles north of Bishop Rock Seilly Island today.
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Lands’ End
England
Gothland
Montreal
Rotterdam
Bishop Rock
Seilly Island
Wanamaker Urges Recognition of Labor Unions
Philadelphia June 23 John Wanamaker telling the U S commission on industrial relations that it is insane not to recognize labor organizations He says labor suffered from poor leadership butForesees better leadership He cites prejudice and misunderstanding as the missing link between capital and labor and argues unions should be unhindered from political parties He also faults John D Rockefeller Jr for pressuring Wilson over Colorado troops.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Wanamaker
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Wilson
Colorado
Private Sick of the Campaign
Washington dispatch reports Private Heinrichs Thobe missing since June 20 after leaving an outpost with a rifle and ammunition He had recently been in hospital for mental observation and warned of fleeing to the United States A search is underway
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Washington, D. C
July Wheat Closes Higher in Chicago Market
Chicago July wheat futures, traded on June 23, closed at 9 7 7 8 cents per bushel, signaling firm demand as harvest near. The modest gain reflected cautious trader sentiment amid weather and supply forecasts.
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Chicago
Ill
Fourth of July celebration promises grand Idaho falls pageant
Readied for a big Fourth of July in Idaho, with a sunrise salute, 10 a.m. parade, $300 court house lawn prize, $300 fireworks by Japanese, and a full day of events. Activities include brass band, veterans groups, Boy Scouts, floats, flags, games, moving pictures, contests, dances, and fireworks from the viaduct. Excursion rates on the O. S. L. railroad.
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Idaho
Court House Lawn
U. & Recruiting
Boy Scouts
Fire Department
America
Brady
Brady Park
Viaduct
McNichols & Wright Hall
L. D
Eagle Hall
L. Railroad
Butte Organizes Independent Miners Union Amid Tensions
In Butte Montana a new Miners Union formed with about 4000 attending at Holland rink. Leader Mackie McDonald claimed 93 percent of local miners would join the independent union, while old union conservatives plan meetings and a new election of officers. President Meyer faces scrutiny over the old regime as supporters move to the new body.
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Butte
Holland Rink
Butte Mine Workers’ Union
Western Federation of Miners
Meyer
Temorary
Union Will Stand Despite Local Miners Meeting
Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, said the federation and the Butte Miners' Union will remain active. He insisted the mass meeting’s actions did not withdraw or alter the federation's position. The response came after an independent local was organized at an afternoon meeting.
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Western Federation of Miners
Butte Miners’ Union
Charles H. Moyer
Search continues for more bodies in Hillcrest mine disaster
Hillcrest Alta June 23. Rescue teams press on for remaining victims among 195 killed in the Hillcrest coal mine. Relief efforts for widows and orphans are being organized to meet their immediate needs.
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Hillcrest
Alta
Filipino Held by Officers After Walk Collapse Fatality
Mexico City reports a Filipino servant to Captain Rush of the battleship Florida turned over to Mexican authorities. He was arrested near Vera Cruz, released as a spy, and will be handed to American officials in Vera Cruz. New York notes a sidewalk and superstructure collapse over the New Brooklyn subway burying over twenty workers, with one dead and six injured.
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Mexico City
Mex
New York
Brooklyn
Baseball Not Classified as an Olympic Sport in 1916
Paris reports baseball is among Olympic sports under Berlin 1916 plans. Six nations must compete for international status, and the games would span three weeks instead of two months.
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Paris
Berlin
Minimum wage set for women workers in Washington
In Olympia on June 23 a conference of employers, employees and citizens unanimously recommended the state industrial commission establish a weekly minimum of 0 for women and girls in laundries and dye works. They rejected an 8.50 minimum and four members favored more than 9 but supported 9 for unanimity.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
State Industrial Commission
Unsettled Washington Weather Forecast June 23
Washington D C June 23 unsettled weather with probable showers in western parts and far east. Local radar and forecasts indicate intermittent rain across the region. Strong winds and cooler temperatures expected in exposed areas.
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Washington, D. C
Part
Far East
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