Five Die in Stamford Yard Rear End Collision
A rear end collision between the second and first sections of the New York New Haven Hartford Boston express in Stamford yards kills five and injures more than a dozen. Engineer Doherty survives. several named victims include Dr G Howe Martford Frank Canfield and J Kelly. The crash followed an electric system fault and signal noncompliance near the yard changeover.
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Boston Express
Porlor
Stamford
Doherty
Springfield
Mase
Skylark
R. G. Marland
New York
Sten
Boston
P. J. Doherty
Newtravel
Signa
G. Howe Martford
Frank Canfield
Springfeld
DD J. Kelly
Winthrop
Historic North Carolina snowstorm hits Mitchell County
A shiftless weather brief reports unprecedented snowfall in Jum and surrounding areas of Mitchell County North Carolina with three inches of snow and extremely cold conditions causing crop damage and widespread disruption.
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Nortol
Virginia
Ean Mitchell County
North Carolina
Jum
Dr J D Parr Pleads Guilty in U S Court
Dr J D Parr of Marietta Ohio entered a plea of guilty in a United States court in Washington County. The case centers on charges stemming from alleged criminal activity in the area. Proceedings concluded with Parr admitting culpability as part of a negotiated settlement.
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J. D. Parr
Marietta, O
Washington County
Franks of Congressmen Probed Over Mail Privilege Abuse
The Palmer hearing reveals that the Government Printing Office and Post Office aided campaign activity for sugar interests. Witnesses describe widespread use of free postage and large circulation of pro or con pamphlets. Beet sugar lobby funds and assessments are cited as fueling publicity and propaganda since 1902.
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Government Printing Office
Post
Franks
Smoot
Curt
Lodge
Truman Palmer
Sukat
Congress
Fe Seid
Venton
Curtis
Malby
Pickett
Martin Hat
Palper Tald
Novermier
Tariff Reform Fight Rages Over Administrative Features
Washington reports on Senate Finance debate as free sugar and wool face shifts and the Payne Aldrich law's administrative features are scrutinized. Democratic leaders push to bring the tariff bill to the Senate after July fourth while guiding subcommittees through complex changes. Palmer criticizes the plan to preserve protection and warns it could endanger the industry.
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Senate
Fyuieton
Hoke Smith
Ssonter Taghesanie
Williams
Willams
Fiance
Secare Committee
Fanes
Payne Aldrich
Tiderwood
Poancrese
Cortinent
Ane
Mr. Palmer
Tragic Biplane Crash Claims Lima Aviator and Partner
A biplane crash near Lima claims the life of aviator Drew, age unknown, and his partner, an Allied pilot, as the machine fails midair during a test flight. Both men died instantly. authorities note the wreck and crash investigation begins. Relatives are notified as the scene is documented.
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Lima
Jaate
Jim Fray
Drea
Flood Response For Meat Shortage At Girls' Home
A report on meat spending at the girls’ home notes 32 years spent on meat over a period and reveals costs for staff at the institution. The investigation by the board of administration targets procurement, the cottage plan, and differences with the Yaytoe hospital payroll.
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Davey
Uae
Yaytoe Hospital
Board of Administration
Ohio Representative Franci Leaves for Papama Canal Visit
Representative William HH Franci of Ohio embarks a three week tour to the Papama canal. Action by the Ohio armors board approves construction of new armories at Ottawa and Warren at a cost of 20000 dollars each.
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William HH. Franci
Ohio
Papama Canal
Ohio Armors Board
Ottawa
Warren
Postmasters Issued July 1 C D Parcel Post Rules
Washington June instructions issued for catching parcel post packages. Regulations take effect July 1 with charges collected from addresses on and after that date, provided the amount on a single parcel does not exceed 16 percent.
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Parcel Post
Washington
I Parcel Post
Manila Clears Moros Stronghold in Coastal Campaign
Brigadier General commanding forces reports capture of rebel fortifications near Manila after fierce fighting. Moros entrenched in a mountain stronghold remain, but Pershing’s success promises swift storming of the remaining fortifications within a day.
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Manila
Danag
Pershing
WtUle
Hunger striker to lead Davison funeral parade group
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, freed on license from Holloway, plans to head a hunger strike group in the funeral procession for Miss Emily Wilding Davison tomorrow, as she recovers.
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Iindow
Emmeline Pankhurst
Holloway
Emily Wilding Davison
Japanese Swarm In Crisis Report Denied by Minister
Tokyo reports deny alleged Japanese swarm as crisis grows amid tension between federal and state governments. The tale notes fear and possible restrictions while foreign minister comments sparingly on the incident.
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Tokyo
Lance Muller
California
President Urged to Visit Panama Canal in Fall
The article reports Colonel Goethal urging the President to visit the Panama Canal in the fall. It notes his suggestion to postpone major decisions until after his visit and to consider a change in remanent policy, aligning with steps Taft might have taken and possibly Wilson.
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Panama Canal
Goethale
Panama
Goethal
Gee Thale
Taft
Wilson
Referendum Aims On Ohio Workmen's Compensation Act
In Columbus on June 13, petitions filed with the Secretary of State seek a referendum on the Green workmen's compensation act. The Ohio Equity Association lists 77,284 voters, while Cleveland’s Charlies S. Gongwer also filed for an initiative to enact a new compulsory system with 37,190 signatures. Combined, 114,954 voters signed one of the petitions.
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Columbus
Secretary of State
Cgi
Secretar Charlies S. Gongwer
Cleveland
Ohio Equity Association of Cleveland
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