Armenian Sinks. 20 Americans Feared Lost At Sea
The Dominion freight liner Armenian, flying British colors and carrying mules from Newport News to England, was torpedoed off Cornwall by German submarine U-38. Twenty nine lives lost, 20 confirmed Americans aboard, with ten injured. President Wilson awaits full official data before deciding next steps.
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Washington
Dominion
Newport News
England
Cornwall
State Department
Armstrong, Jr
Bristol
Lusithaia
Cornish, N. H
Wilson
Car Men to Get Wage Increase in Worcester
Worcester workers win a 3 cent hourly raise after a conference between Worcester and Springfield railway company representatives and the street railway men's union. The compromise ends a dispute over pay and sets a new wage scale for car men.
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Worcester
Mass
Worcester and
Springfield
Street Railway Men’s Union
Prosecutor Guilty of Malfeasance in Cape May County
Cape May Courthouse New Jersey prosecutor Matthew Jefferson was found guilty by a jury of malfeasance in office for allegedly collecting fines from malefactors. The verdict raises questions about enforcement integrity and accountability in Cape May County.
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Cape May
N. J
Matthew Jefferson
Cape May County
Bondsmen of Huerta Held in El Paso
Frank and Ike Alderete bondsmen for Gen Huerta and Gen Orozco were arrested with Marcelo Caraveo in El Paso charged with conspiring to mount a military expedition against a friendly power.
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el Paso
Tex
Frank
Ike Alderete
Victoriano Huerta
Pascual Orozco
Marcelo Caraveo
Archbishop Roche Consecrated Young Newfoundland Archbishop
St John's Newfoundland reports Most Rev Edward Patrick Roche aged 42 is consecrated archbishop of the Newfoundland diocese. He is described as the youngest archbishop in the region.
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St. John's
N. F
Edward Patrick Roche
Newfoundland
Poincare In Trenches During Frontline Visit
President Poincare spent Sunday and Monday in the first line trenches at Paris speaking with officers and men. He watched several batteries in action and conferred with troops on duty.
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Poincare
Paris
Fish Estate Divided Among Three Children
The $1,000,000 estate of Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, who died weeks ago, is divided among her three children under the terms of her will filed for probate at Carmel New York.
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Fish
New York
Stuyvesant
Carmel
N. Y
London War Smoke Threatens City Factories
In London the smoke and air pollution worsens as factories struggle with shortages and idle stokers. The context suggests wartime disruption causing productivity issues and unsafe working conditions amid ongoing conflict.
Bryan May Run Admin Next Year Contests Wilson Renomination
Washington reports that William J Bryan plans to oppose President Wilson based on the Baltimore platform one term plank. Wilson managers prepare for a factional fight likely rivaling Roosevelt Taft tensions. Bryan aims to act on principle with support in Nebraska patronage and state department retention. The Democratic national committee, led by Fred B Lynch, is said to be in his favor.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Baltimore
Pacific Coast
Bryan
Cornish, N. H
State Department
Nebraska
Democratic National Committee
Fred B. Lynch
Minnesota
National Committee
War on alcohol blamed for future European ruin
Denver reports Charles Gilbert Davis, Chicago physician and scientist, argues the great world war stems from generations of alcoholism. He predicts postwar Europe will endure decades of mental and physical damage, with radium replacing alcohol as the antidote and regeneration beginning after the era of alcoholism.
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Denver
Colorado
Europe
Charles Gilbert Davis
Chicago
Liquor Elections In Utah See Dry County Results
Special liquor elections were held in nine towns and one county in Utah. Seven towns and the county are now dry, reflecting a broad shift in local alcohol policies. The outcome details the spread of temperance measures across Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Cotton to Reach Sweden in Monthly Ships
England agrees with Sweden’s Spinners Association to allow ten thousand bales of American cotton to reach Sweden monthly. Washington reports the pact aims to boost trade and supply Swedish mills with staple fiber.
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Sweden
Washington
England
Agsgociation
Aviator Will Spare Rome Prompted by Papal Request
Paris report says Emperor Franz Jones pledged to postpone dropping bombs on Rome after a letter from the pope urging protection. The exchange centers on averting bombardment and safeguarding the ancient city.
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Paris
Franz. Jones
Rome
Governor Dunne to Cut State Spending and Sign Chicago Park Bill
Governor Dunne plans substantial vetoes to reduce a record 44.5 million dollar appropriation total, including cuts to new offices and salaries. He is expected to sign the Chicago park consolidation bill while resisting corporate fee breaks, and southern Illinois lawmakers push for 135 thousand dollars for the Southern Illinois Normal School in Springfield.
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Chicago Park
Southern State Normal School
Springfield
Dunne
Attorney General's Department
Union Station Company
Union Station
Chicago
State Utilities Commission
Democratic
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois Normal School
Changes In Institution Clerks In State Administered Schools
Springfield reports a series of clerk changes by the state board of administration. Newton Davis moves from Jacksonville state hospital to St. Charles school for boys as chief clerk. Ge A Dailey departs St. Charles to lead the industrial home for the blind in Chicago. C T Hobbit leaves Lincoln state school to join Jacksonville hospital. T T Pratt shifts from the industrial home for the blind to the Lincoln state school and colony.
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Springfield
State Board of Administration
Newton Davis
Jacksonville State Hospital
St. Charles School For
Ge. A. Dailey
St. Charles School
Industrial Home For the
Chicago
C. T. Hobbit
Lincoln State School
Jacksonville Hospital
T. T. Pratt
Lincoln State School and Colony
Plans for State Building Site in Springfield Discussed
Springfield leaders gathered at the Sangamo club to discuss a bill passed by the general assembly for buying land south of the state capitol for new state buildings. Springfield would donate 100000 and the state 125000. A commission to purchase the site and erect the building would be created. The governor’s approval seemed likely.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Thomas Rees
Sangamo Club
DeWitt Smith
Catfish Catch Shocks Salt Creek Anglers
Smith of Clinton lands a 19 pound three foot catfish in Salt Creek after a long battle. The largest hooked catfish in the Illinois River region in many years, the catch drew praise from Bari Keeney and others.
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Keeney
Salt Creek
Bari
Smith
Clinton
Illinois
Absalom and David Drama Lessons for July Fourth
Lesson text outlines the David and Absalom narrative from 2 Samuel 18, highlighting the consequences of sin, parental roles, and loyalty. It traces acts of flight, battle at Mount Ephraim, Absalom’s defeat, his death, and David’s deep grief, with references to related biblical passages and moral teachings.
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Joab
Uriah
David
Absalom
Jerusalem
Absalom the Beautiful
Ten Tribes
Israel
Mount Ephraim
Mahanaim
Jacob
God
Hushal
R. V
Ahimaaz
Soldiers of fortune cross borders in history’s wars
Harper’s Weekly notes that many famous soldiers and leaders served under foreign flags across eras. Hudson, Columbus, Kosciuszko, Pulaski, Lafayette, Garibaldi, and O’Higgins illustrate how global mobility shaped nations. War has become highly organized, reducing the space for such adventurers.
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Henry Hudson
Christopher Columbus
Spain
Kosciusko
Pulaski
Gordon
China
Europe
Russia
America
Baron Steuben
Lafayette
Garibaldi
Republic of
Rio Grande
Uruguay
Serbia
Bulgaria
Rusaiata
O’higgins
Chile
Annapolis
Morocco
Kaid McLean
Soldier of Fortune
Harper's Weekly
Old-Fashioned Idea From a Judge
A regional judge quips that the best feminist movement was a sensible woman knitting at home, arguing the past held stronger, traditional roles while dismissing modern movements as ineffective. The exchange features Joshua Oldatock and his grandniece in a humorous, old-time voice.
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Joshua Oldatock
Proof of a Convincing Speaker Links to Deception
The debate over Smith centers on his ability to persuade and his alleged influence over his spouse. Commentators note his talent for rhetoric and question the ethics of manipulating a partner through words.
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Allies
United States
London
Samokier
BAYAN
Aviatora
B. O. Sellers
Sunday School College of
Moody Bible Institute
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