Twenty-One Die As Train Wreck Kills Narrowly Near Ligonier
Latrobe Pennsylvania July 6 twenty two people killed and thirty plus injured when a heavy freight crashed into a passenger train near Ligonier. Victims include engineer Frank McConnaughy and fireman George Byers. Names of the dead and many victims reported with few injuries known.
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Latrobe
Ligonier
Ligonier Valley
Harry Dillon
Wilpen
Frank McConnaughey
George Byers
Smith Beatty
John Ankeny
Louise Rhoddy
John Overton
Frank
Elizabeth Rhoddy
Samuel
Ligonier Railroad
Miss Mathews
J. BR. Johnson
Charles Kuhn
El Paso Attack Feared On American Light Plant
A telegram from El Paso warns General Orozco plans artillery fire on the electric light plant serving El Paso and Juarez, prompting Texas Governor Colquitt to move militia to the border and seek to avoid cutting U S light and power from Juarez.
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Washington
Fel Paso
Orozco
el Paso
Juarez
Paso
United States
Colquitt
Texas
Drought Ravages Jamaica Crops and Livestock
Kingston Jamaica July 6 The prolonged drought brings widespread hardship with crops damaged including bananas by about 60 percent and cattle dying in some areas. Relief funds are distributed to aid the destitute as rain is urgently needed to prevent further impact on the island's prosperity.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Harrisburg Athlete Drowns Trying Saline River Crossing
Harrisburg on July 6 reports the drowning of Berry, a nineteen year old athlete, while attempting to swim across the Saline river ten miles south of the city. He and several companions had gone to the river to spend the Fourth in a quiet outing.
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Harrisburg
Harris
Berry
Saline River
Senate weighs Lorimer seat as July 6 votes loom
Washington July 6 The Senate moves toward a vote on the Lorimer seat with Senator Meyers and Senator Dillingham set to speak. The chamber may declare the vacancy or affirm Lorimer’s seat before the close of the legislative day, likely delaying final action until Wednesday. Vice President Sherman is away on vacation.
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Washington
Senate
Lorimer
Henry L. Meyers
Montana
Dillingham
Myers
Sherman
Bacon
Rogers III trial halted by illness of defense counsel
In Los Angeles Earl Rogers, chief defense counsel, fell ill causing a second temporary halt in the Clarence S. Darrow jury bri bing trial. Attorneys requested an adjournment to Monday and Judge Hutton granted it, with jurors sent home under guard until the trial resumes.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence S. Darrow
Earl Rogers
Hutton
Indiana Measure Is Hit
Indiana Supreme Court upholds Judge Remster in Marion Circuit ruling declaring the 1911 law to submit a new state constitution to voters unconstitutional. The measure had been approved by Governor Marshall and referred for the November general election.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Remster
Marion Circuit Court
Indiana
Marshall
Ad Wolgast Nets Over Forty Thousand From Rivers Bout
In Los Angeles on July 6, Ad Wolgast the lightweight champion secured his 50 percent share of Thursday's gross receipts plus winnings from bets, leaving him more than forty thousand dollars richer than before his match with Joe Rivers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Cummins Resists Joining Roosevelts Bull Moose Party
Washington July 6 Senator Albert B Cummins of Iowa says he will not join Roosevelt’s new bull moose movement and remains hopeful for reform within the Republican party He hints he might back Wilson or advise anti Taft voters to consider the fraud question and rebuke Taft with their ballots.
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Washington
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Roosevelt
Colone Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Cummins
Heye
Cummins Refusal to Co operate Ties to Roosevelt Nomination Deterioration
The article notes Cummins' refusal to cooperate with Roosevelt, inspired largely by the colonel's abrupt rejection to back him for nomination when his chances appeared finished. The portrayal links personal stance to party convention dynamics and the shifting support landscape.
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Cummins
Roosevelt
Heat Wave in Chicago Kills Seven
Seven people died and 21 were prostrated as Chicago endured a brutal heat wave. The toll rose in dense districts where residents, including women and children, sought shade outside their homes to escape the scorching temperatures.
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Chicago
The
Mercury
Waseda University Graduation Addresses Eliott Okuma
Five hundred eighty three students graduated at Waseda university in Tokyo. President Okuma delivered an address and Dr. Charles W. Eliot former Harvard president spoke as guest speaker.
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Tokyo
Japan
Waseda University
Okuma
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Wife shoots clerk in hotel room killing him
Dallas July 6. W A Laduque a hotel clerk was killed by his wife while he talked on a telephone. She approached from behind fired five shots and was arrested after refusing to talk.
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Dallas
W. A. Laduque
Speaker Clark Welcomes Wilson Telegram Support
Washington July 6 Speaker Clark received a telegram from Governor Wilson praising his conduct and offering aid in the election. The message expresses warm regard and readiness to work on the party ticket and rewards. The speaker plans to stump this fall for the Democratic ticket. Governor Wilson also telegraphed Oscar W Underwood praising his leadership and requesting acceptance of strong support.
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Washington
Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Oscar W. Underwood
Congress
Wealthy Detroit merchant J L Hudson dies in England
A London cable reports the death of J. L. Hudson, Detroit's wealthiest merchant and noted philanthropist. He owned the largest department store in Michigan and led civic projects, with prominent outlets in Cleveland, Buffalo, and Sandusky.
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Detroit
London
Worthing
England
J. L. Hudson
Michigan
Cleveland
Buffalo
Sandusky
Senate approves largest naval appropriation and grants citizen to Eugene Prince
The Senate passed a naval appropriation bill totaling about 153 million dollars the largest in naval history. It adds two first class battleships and eight submarines while striking a defense council amendment. The chamber also granted American citizenship to Eugene Prince the son of American parents born in Russia. A presidential primary bill was introduced in the House by Representative Morris setting an effective date after twenty states adopt it.
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Washington
Senate
Naval Establishment
House
Navy Department
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Council of National Defense
Baltimore
Johnston
Alabama
Eugene Prince
Russia
Morris
Nebraska
Town greets W. J. Bryan in Lincoln welcome crowds
Lincoln July 6 The home folks gathered at the station as W J Bryan arrived. Local and state officials led by Governor Aldrich were on the reception committee, with citizens filling streets and a brass band escorting Bryan through the business district.
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Lincoln, Neb
W J. Bryan
Aldrich
Lincoln
Army Aviators Killed Over Salisbury Plain
Salisbury Plain England July 6 Captain E RB Loraine and Sergeant Major Wilson of the army flying corps were killed while on a routine early morning flight over the encampment. Their plane at 400 feet lost balance and crashed onto the roadway. Wilson died instantly. Loraine died shortly after, unconscious when recovered.
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Salisbury Plain
England
Loraine
Wilson
Army Flying Corps
Hooper Named Acting President at Tufts College
Dr. William Leslie Hooper a longtime Tufts College faculty member has been chosen as acting president. Hooper an electrical engineer with 30 years of service in Medford Massachusetts is noted as a well known figure in the field.
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W. L. Hooper
Tufts
Medford
Mass
William Leslie Hooper
Tufts College
Opening of Stockholm Olympics Boosts American Confidence
King and crown prince attend the solemn opening as the American amateur team, led by stars like Sullivan and Rose, express strong belief in winning. Ralph Rose aims to break his world shot record amid praise from Swedish observers and a grand stadium setting in hot Stockholm. Howard Gould and party arrive as the city overflows with international spectators.
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Stockholm
Clemens Abyfeldt
Messie
Sullivan
Halpin
Murphy
London
Rose
Ralph Rose
Perau
Howard Gould
Gould
Finland
Smillivan
Mrs Decker Suffrage Worker Undergoes Operation
Mrs Platt Decker of Colorado a noted suffrage worker and club woman was operated on in San Francisco for an intestinal obstruction causing acute inflammation since Monday. Dr Thomas W Huntington said the operation was serious but entirely successful.
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San Francisco
Platt Decker
Colorado
Clu
Thomas W. Huntington
Famous Lawyer to Wed On July Sixth
Henry Charlie Charpiot son of a Denver pioneer lawyer who has earned international reputation for handling the famous camel case as a member of Char & Valois of Paris. In 1903 he will be married on July 34 to Miss Edith Baker of Chicago.
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Beaver
Henry Charlie Charpiot
Denver
Camel
Char & Valois
Paris
Edith Baker
Chicago
Camorrists Trial Nears Verdict After Long Proceedings
In Viterbo Italy on July 6 the Camorrists trial heads toward closing arguments by the president as a verdict is expected tonight after a lengthy 634 day session.
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Viterbo
Italy
Appleton man dies after eating torpedoes for candy
Hoffman dies in Appleton Wisconsin after consuming torpedoes wrapped in white paper meant as candy. A miswrapped torpedo exploded, badly injuring him. Authorities note the incident involved accidental ingestion and self harm with explosive candy.
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Appleton
Wis
Hoffman
Cummins Stays Out of Third in Washington
Schwarter, Iowa candidate for central nomination at Chicago, told friends he decided not to join the new movement led by Theodore Roosevelt.
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Cummins
Washington
Schwartermins
Iowa
Chicago
New P
Theodorevelt
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