Ulster Volunteers Parade Puts Belfast in Fretful Stand
Ulster Rifemen march under Lieut Gen Sir George Richardson with fixed bayonets as authorities fear a large scale clash. Nationalists and Orangemen clash in Omagh as tensions rise ahead of July 12 Boyne anniversary with police outnumbered and troops deployed to curb violence.
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Belfast
Ireland
Ulster Volunteers
George Richardson
Ulster
Omagh
Battle of the Boyne
North Ireland
William
Heir Loses Life After Debts Haunt Estate Troubles
New York reports William Young a 45 year old heir despondent over his father’s tied up estate. Harassed by debts he could not meet, he ended his life at his boarding house after months of despair.
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New York
William Young
Young
Ulster Riflemen Busy in Belfast Report
Ulster volunteers in Belfast and surrounding areas are reported as active with Ulster authorities coordinating riflemen and training efforts amid ongoing security concerns. The article notes heightened preparations and regional deployments by Ulster forces.
Jack Johnson Cash Attachment Authorized by Court
Paris reports a court authorized attachment against the boxer Jack Johnson on claims by two creditors for 3500 and 11120 dollars, respectively. The creditors allege the sums come from the purse won by Johnson.
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Jack Johnson
Paris
Jack" John
Pen
Johnson
Three-Year Crime School Vacation in Chicago
The only and original correspondence school of crime plans a three year hiatus as founder Daniel McNeil and professor G F Pattee serve time in Leavenworth penitentiary.
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Chicago
Correspondence School of Crime
Daniel McNeil
G. F. Pattee
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Brown for Georgia Senator Announces Candidacy
Josh M. Brown, twice governor of Georgia, has formally announced his candidacy for the United States senate to succeed Senator Hoke Smith. Senator Smith's term expires March 3, 1916.
Customs Revenue Increase Reported for Chicago Year
Chicago customs receipts rose by five hundred thousand dollars compared with the prior year, according to a report released by Ja G. Ames, collector of customs for Chicago. The increase reflects improved revenue performance under current fiscal conditions.
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Chicago
Ja G. Ames
Freak pig shows at Foyil near Claremore Oklahoma
An odd event in Oklahoma features a pig with four legs on display near Claremore in the Foyil area. The report notes it as a freak pig sighting attracting local interest and curiosity from residents.
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Gereare
Oklahoma
Foyil
Claremore
Bubonic plague danger averted in river city
Health officials report no new bubonic plague cases after strict quarantine in the infected district. W W Wilkinson improves after contracting the disease as 27 residents of the Volunteers of America Industrial Home remain isolated. Four blocks surrounding the area are guarded and amusements closed while shipments continue in rat proof boxes.
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New Orleans
W. W. Wilkinson
Charles Lunden
the Volunteers of America
Wilkinson
Lunden
Volunteers of America
St Louis Rats Targeted After Bubonic Plague Alert
Police begin house to house and business surveys along the riverfront to count rats and identify control methods after Dr G A Jordan reports bubonic plague cases in New Orleans. Missouri health officials urge river towns to join the rodent crusade and tests on river rats will confirm disease presence.
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St. Louis
G. A. Jordan
New Orleans
J. A. B. Adcock
Missouri Board of Health
Missouri
Express Company Retires in St Louis After Seven Years
After seven years of uninterrupted service begun seven years before the civil war the United States Express company ceased operations as a common carrier July 1. Contracts with railroads have been transferred to Wells Fargo American and Adams Express companies.
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Express Company
St. Louis
United States Express Company
Wells Fargo
The
American
Adams Express
New York Public Schools Close For 10 Weeks Amid Pupils Out
The New York public schools close for ten weeks causing 678,419 pupils to leave books behind. Among them 21,961 are graduates. This year 870 more elementary pupils completed their courses than in 1918.
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New York
Huerta's Troops Deserting Reported in Mexico City
Refugees from the interior predict revolt and bloodshed as federal troops desert in Mexico City, signaling downfall or flight of Gen Huerta amid chaos in the capital.
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Huerta
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
One Man Killed in Collision at Semple Station
One man was killed and a score of persons injured, several probably fatally, in a head on collision between a passenger car and a work train at Semple Station twelve miles north of Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Semple Station
Villa Orders Four Hundred Dollar Bathtub
Chicago report states General Villa ordered a bathtub of the best quality. The ship purchase cost 3400 with shipping charges totaling 125 dollars. The selling firm disclosed the transaction and total expense.
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Villa
Chicago
Mount Lassen Eruptive Activity Warnings Issued
Mount Lassen in California is smoking densely and an eruption is expected momentarily. Forest rangers warn tourists to stay away from the mountain as authorities monitor the situation.
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Mount Lassen
Redding
Cal
Fire wipes out Wolschlag mine at South Bartonville
A large fire destroyed the upper works of the Wolschlag mine located at South Bartonville, Peoria County. Estimated damage runs to $100,000 with the loss affecting the mine’s operations and equipment. Local fire crews battled the blaze through the night, minimizing injuries.
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Ilinole
Peoria
Wolschlag
South Bartonville
British Urge Mexico Exit As Huerta's Hold Fades
British minister Sir Lionel Carden warns all British subjects to leave Mexico City due to fuel shortages and rising danger. Foreigners predict a federal uprising within 10 days as Huerta clings to power until the July 5 election. many Britons have already departed for Vera Cruz.
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City
Mexico
Lionel Carden
Sir Lionel
Huerta
Gen. Huerta
Vera Cruz
Troops Restore Quiet in Turtle Creek and East Pittsburg
Pennsylvania state constabulary troopers under Capt. L. G. Adams took command to curb disorder after strikes in Turtle Creek and East Pittsburg. Adams conferred with strike leaders and borough officials and outlined proposed actions to maintain order.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania State Constabulary
Turtle Creek
East Pittsburg
L. G. Adams
Helra To Get Back Salaries Across Union Officers
Washington law directed repayment of 165000 in salary claims to 173 United States Army officers who joined the Confederacy before April 18 1861. The house approved the Lodge senate resolution by unanimous vote.
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Helra
Washington
House
Lodge
Senate
United States Army
Snake halts Paradise mine work in Du Quoin
A large snake crawled into a water pipe from the mine pond at Paradise mine in Du Quoin stopping operations and leaving nearly 400 men idle for a day.
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du Quoin
Ili
Paradise Mine
Suffragettes Forfeit Bail Over Royal Carriage Incident
London report says two suffragettes who toppled the king’s hat and threw literature into a royal carriage failed to appear in court and forfeited their bail. Authorities noted the incident amid ongoing Equal Rights protests involving the king and queen.
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Ball
London
King George
Jin
Equal Rights
New York Declares Quarantine Over Plague Advice
New York health officer at the port declares quarantine against New Orleans upon receiving bubonic plague advisories. Similar action is taken regarding Santiago, Cuba.
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New York
Port O'Connell
New Orleans
Bantiago
Cuba
Berlin aviator sets 21 hours 49 minute nonstop flight
Man known as Herr Landmann claims a nonstop flight lasting 21 hours 49 minutes. The record allegedly marks the world’s longest uninterrupted journey, with Berlin cited as a key backdrop for the claim.
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Berlin
Herr Landmann
Mide
Ennatitutes
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Shot in Sarajevo
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were killed in Sarajevo as their carriage was attacked after a bomb exploded nearby. A Servian student fired two shots, hitting the archduke in the head and the duchess in the abdomen, leading to their deaths within minutes. Police protected the assassins, and the throne heir’s death prompts fears for Emperor Francis Joseph.
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Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Bosnia
Duchess
Archduke
Vienna
Austria
Francis Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Sarajevo
Boos Waldeck
Merizzi
Francis Joseph
Cabrinovic
Ducheys
Huria
Dla
Archduke Francis Verdidand
Sophie Chofox
Ohenberg
Snes
Wilson Predicts Business Boom After Trust Legislation
President Wilson told Virginia editors at the White House that completing the administration program by passing anti trust bills will unleash a business boom never seen in U S history. He urged completing the program promptly to avoid months of agitation and economic danger.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Wilson
New York
Virginia
White House
Illinois Summer School opens for athletic coaches in Champaign
The University of Illinois launched a summer session for athletic coaches in Champaign with about 60 registrants. Notables include former Mint State, Burren, illinois record holder in shot put and hammer, Drake former hurdler Nevine and Fullerton from last fall’s football squad. Galesburg figures J Frank Hanly and Oliver W Stewart vow a national liquor fight beginning next September 4 in Peoria, arguing Peoria’s ruinous distillery scene warrants action for the nation’s sake.
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Champaign
University Ofllinois
Mint
Burren
Illinois
Drake
Nevine
Fullerton
Galesburg
J. Frank
Hanly
Indiana
Oliver
W. Stewart
Chicago
Peoria
Hanley Party
Plea for Evelyn Arthur See at Joliet Prison
Evelyn Arthur See, famed originator of Absolute Life, remains a convict at the Illinois State Penitentiary Joliet where he began serving a sentence for abduction in 1913. Frederick Burnham, former Chicago corporation counsel, urged for See’s pardon before parole authorities as See’s supporters, including his father J. J. Lee and Mona Reese, presented their case at the penitentiary.
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Evelyn Arthur See
Joliet
Frederick Burnham
Chiago Corporation
Lee
J. J. Lee
A. J. Shirley
Mona Reese
Mildred Bridges
Tatster
Lucile Bridges
Bee
Arrest Alleged Real Estate Man Nabbed in Chicago Raid
Daniel Murphy posing as a real estate broker was arrested after a police raid on his fashionable apartment. Authorities recovered property valued at over six thousand dollars believed stolen, including a 1500 dollar ancient tapestry. A 500 year old Persian rug valued at 1000 dollars and items from Marshall Mold & Co were also seized along with cut glass and fine statuary.
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Chicago
Daniél Murphy
Marshall Mold & Co
Worker killed and companion burned near Diversey parkway station
Peter Fergona and Patrick Gillespie, track workers for the Northwestern elevated road, were struck by a Wilson Avenue express routed over the focal track for repairs. Fergona was killed while Gillespie was severely burned and taken to Chicago Union Hospital where doctors feared his condition could prove fatal.
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LY Express
Chicago
Peter Fergona
Marick Gillespie
Northwestern
Diversey Parks Way
Wilson Avenue
Fergana
Gillespie
Thesc
Chicago Union Hospital
Governors lead Illinois veterans to Kenesaw battlefield dedication
Governor Duane and prominent Illinois men will head a Civil War veterans delegation leaving for Marietta Georgia. On Saturday a state erected monument on the Kenesaw mountain battlefield will be dedicated with Sarah Fadely eleven, granddaughter of WA Payton of Danville, unveiling the shaft.
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Duane
Chicago
Marietta
Ga. i
Tiinois
Kenesaw Mountain
Sarah Fadely
WA. Payton
Danville
Governor Dunne Goes to Picnic in Central Park
Governor Dunne and Springfield party arrive from Griggsville for the good roads picnic in Jacksonville Central Park. He speaks briefly before a large crowd on the good roads question. Five Springfield automobiles join about thirty Jackson ville businessmen at the event.
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Dunne
Jacksonville
Springfield
Griggsville
Good Roads
Central Park
Springfields
Cara
Jackson, Ville
Death Ends Beach Trip in Springfield
Circuit Judge Robert B. Shirley died of heart disease after a reported attack at the Carlinville interurban station where he was about to take a nine career city hall court hold. Governor Dunne will appoint a successor.
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Springfeld
Robert B. Shirley
Carlinville
Tal Hold
Dunne
Will
Point
Bachelor Found Dead in Rome Landmark Case
A man identified as forty five year old Daniel Murphy of Fremont, with associates A Dachsler, was found dead in Rome city area. Police report suggests natural causes due to heart disease. Local authorities are investigating a possible lead linked to the deceased’s known associates.
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Femont
Daniel Murphy
A. Dachsler
Rome
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