Haitian Port Turmoil Evans Naval Action Ordered
United States officials warned of growing unrest in Haiti as revolutionists seized Gonáives and Hinche. The cruiser Des Moines and gunboat Petrel were ordered to Haiti. Petrel to Cape Haytien and Gonáives, Des Moines to Hayti to secure American interests amid port attacks. President Simon reportedly sought safe passage to Cap-Haïtien or Port-au-Prince.
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Washington
Jay
State Department
M Larnissim
Des Moines
Petre
Furnies
Hinche
Missadé
Gonaives
Mr. Furniss
Simon
Port “Iletre
Cape Haytien
Port Au Prince
Petrel
Guantanamo
Gon
Les Moines
Cape Haytion
Most Powerful Gun To Be Placed In New Battleship Turrets
Washington reports a gun to be mounted in New York type battleships will fire projectiles out of sight with a muzzle velocity near 1,000 feet per second and a range of fourteen to fifteen miles. Trials prove it the most powerful naval weapon, demanding careful target practice due to the long, unseen reach.
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Washington
New York
Proving Grounds
Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Weather Outlook With Showers
Local showers in Indiana and Illinois with cooler spells ahead. Wisconsin predicts showers today and overcast skies with moderate temperatures tomorrow. Light to moderate variable winds across the trio.
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Indiana
Wisconsin
Editorial Association Convention Opens in Detroit
Editors from across the United States and Canada gather in Detroit for the National Editorial association convention. A key question is whether to expand membership to include business advertising and circulation managers. Kalamazoo Grand Circuit Races held on July 18 feature straight-heat events with strong results.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
National Editorial Association
Kalamazoo
Hearing Adjourns in New York Taft Matter
Hearing on Secqudeewss small matter before the admission appointed by President Taft adjourned to August 1 to permit the post office department to prepare evidence. Robinson WI July 1 Lyric theater destroyed by fire Vernon Stock company lost years of history.
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New York
Taft
Port Office Department
Nobinsan Theater
Robinson, WI
Lyric Theater
Vernon Stock Company
Priest Died as Pauper Identified in Burial Plot
In Pensacola Florida on July 19 a man buried in Memhis Tennessee potter's field was identified as Father Hugh O'Brien administrator of the Little Rock diocese under Bishop Morrison. O'Brien, a Pensacola native, was exhumed and brought home.
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Pensacola
Fla
Memhis, Tenn
Hugh O'Brien
Little Rock
Morrison
Father O'Brien
Train bandit shot after Pullman holdup in Belle Plaine
A bandit attempting to rob a east bound Northwestern passenger car on No 8 was shot and wounded during the incident. He gave the name William Morris claiming Plainfield as home and was taken to a local hospital. John W Gates condition unchanged in Paris.
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Belle Plaine
Northwestern
William Morris
Plainfield
Lorimer Inquiry Makes Progress in Corruption Probe
The Senate committee investigating Lorimer election corruption hears new witnesses. Isaac Baker testifies his employer Edward Hines moved funds for Lorimer’s 1909 victory and a $100000 fund was discussed at the Union League club. Baker’s story closely mirrors Hines testimony, prompting questions of familiarity and possible reading.
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Washington
Sly
Senate
Wiliam Lorimer Es Cehator
Minois
Lorners
Charles McGowan
Regina
Bob Johnson
Chi
Uko
Aimberman
William M Burgess
Duluth
CF Wiche
Edward Hines Lanneher Company
Virginia
Minn
Lorimer
Wiehe
Isaac Baker
Chicago
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Ed Ward Hines
Donald M. Frame
Union League Club
Herman H. Meittier
Edward Hines
Fay
Javimer
Eigar
Frame
Hines
Heitler
Baker
Clarence $. Pink
International Harvester Company
Funk
Harvester Company
Draher
Kern
Daily Dit and Health Hints by Dr. T
The hints present long standing investigations into diet and health with natural remedies and gradual changes. Diet is fundamental and should be understood, as reduction of food items can aid nutrition, while whole wheat bread with butter is a complete food when available.
Shift in Wiley Case Forces Secretary to Take Sides
Washington July 19 a sudden shift in the Wiley case places Secretary Wilson under pressure to declare a position. Dr Harvey W Wiley head of the Bureau of Chemistry faces charges over a $1600 salary and alleged improper acts. President Taft has told Agriculture Secretary Wilson to handle the matter with reconciliation while Wilson has not yet committed to a side. Wiley is viewed as a challenging subordinate similar to Pinchot and may be forced to answer for his role in the dispute.
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Washington
Harvey W.ileyv
Bureau of Chemistry
L Busby
Columbia University
Taft
Wilson
Wiley
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Pinchot
Tait
Won
Vatter
Basius
Recognition Is Miners Demand in Anthracite Region
National Vice President Frank J. Hayes says the Mine Workers union will push for union recognition and better working conditions in the anthracite region next spring when the agreement expires. He notes the need to press operators for direct talks and stronger trade agreements. Hayes plans to address delegates and remain at the convention through Friday.
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Wilkerbarve Pa
Mine Workers’ Union
Anthrace
Frank J. Hayes
Indianapolis
Ccme
Ware
Hayes
Emperor of Austria Seeks Pace With Great Powers
Emperor of Austria aims to keep pace with other large nations as global tensions and alliances shape the balance of power. Experts note it reflects imperial strategy amid rising competition and naval or military buildup.
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Emperor of Austria
DORRISVILLE FIRE DESTROYS MULTIPLE STORES AND STOCK
A blaze near Dorrisville destroyed Stanley Litvanovich and Charles Krisknol general stores along with twelve other buildings and stables. Total losses approached 39 900 dollars. Harrisburg fire department assisted but water scarcity limited efforts.
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Harrisburg
Dorrisville
Stanley Litvanovich
Charles Krisknol
Ceie
Harrisburg Fire Department
Youthful murderers linked to ranchman death inquiry
Grand Junction ColoradoJuly 19 Coroner s jury holds Nan Osborne seventeen Gladys Thompson seventeen Len Baker fourteen Virgil Wilson seventeen for alleged involvement in the drowning death of Clark Wolfkill a Westty ranchman found on a river bank near Chilton Witnesses say the group lived in a tent near the ranch and Wolfkill had recent money dealings with the women and boys before his body was found
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Grand Junction
Colo
Nan Osborne
Gladys Thompson
Len Baker
Ffteen
Virgil Wilson
Clark J. Waltkill
Chilton
Wolfkit
Wollskill
Wolf
Pettit Left 25000 Estate in Will
The will of James Pettit late president of Peavey Grain Cootypes, filed in probate court, leaves about 25 000 to Sadie Preset Pettit widow of the broker. The will names Mrs Pettit as legatee and executrix and provides Wham Pres cot Petit to receive the estate if Mrs Pettit dies.
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James Pettit
Peavey Grain
Gecording
Sadie Preset Petiit
Tao Lake Michigan
Wightand Park
Gran Company
Ae Legatee and Executrix
Prescot
Mre Pettit
France asks Spain for explanation of Moroccan arrest
Paris reports France asks Spain to explain the arrest of M Bois set, the French consular agent at Abcavour, Morocco, by a Spanish patrol. The incident is confirmed in official advices and Geoffroy, the French ambassador in Madrid, will return to his post. The press urges an apology for what is described as repeated insults by Spain.
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Paris
France
Spain
M. Boisset
Ab Cavour
Morocco
Geoffroy
Madrid
Indictment in Store Case Involves Two Women
New York July 1 Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad indicted on three counts stemming from the June 6 shooting of W B D Stoles at their apartment. Grand jury charges them with attempted murder in the first degree and assault in the first degree.
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New York
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. B.D. Stoles
Militia to Learn Sea Ways Amid New York Harbor Drills
July 19 article describes naval militia training to defend New York City. Officers plan to teach coast troops sea tactics aboard battleships, with rear Admiral Hugo Otterhaus leading combined forces under Navy Secretary George von L Meyer. The exercise aims to blend land and sea crews and foster cooperation between sailors and volunteers.
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United States
Atlantic
New York
Hugo Ogtérhaus
George von L. Meyer
Gallor
Women in Suffrage Fast Aims to Aid California Vote
New York women announce a suffrage fast to start August 15 lasting seven days. Several thousand will deny themselves usual needs and use saved money to support votes for suffrage, hoping to influence California’s decision on women voting.
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New York
California
Reichsrath Opens as Emperor Promises Army Reform
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph opened the Reichsrat with a throne speech read in a strong voice despite recent illness. He stressed immediate army reorganization to keep pace with rapid military development and noted the need to create new financial resources.
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Vienna
Francis Joseph
Reichsrath
Death by drowning after ferry jump on Mackinac straits
Robert Inglis, en route to a Marquette penitentiary for a forty year term, jumped from a car ferry between Mackinaw City and St Ignace. He refused a life preserver and drowned. Earlier he was sentenced in Grand Rapids for killing his wife about six weeks prior.
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St. Ignace
Mich
Robert Inglis
Marquette Prison
Mackinaw City
St. Lenace
Grand Rapids
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