Morgan shot by Cornell instructor at Glen Cove estate
J Pierpont Morgan was shot twice when Frank Holt, a Cornell German instructor, burst into Morgan's East Island mansion at Glen Cove during breakfast. Holt later confessed to placing the dynamite that wrecked part of the Senate wing of the Capitol. Mrs Morgan narrowly escaped injury while Morgan wrestled Holt and bystanders subdued him.
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Waishngton Post
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. P. Morgan & Co
Frank Holt
Cornell
Morgan
East Island
Glen Cove
Long Island
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Mr. Morgan
Banker's Assassin Admits Double Crime and Suspects
Glen Cove New York July 3 former Cornell instructor Frank Holt confessed to attempting to assassinate J P Morgan at his summer home. He also claimed responsibility for the bomb set in the United States Capitol last night and implicated possible ties to other bomb outrages including a Carnegie residence device. Authorities describe Holt as an explosives expert and plan further questioning.
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New York
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National Capitol
Long Island
United States Secret Service
Charles Edward Munroe
Bureau of Mines
Munroe
Confession Ties Midnight Capitol Explosion to Morgan Shooting
Police trace a link between the Washington capitol explosion and the Glen Cove Morgan shooting after Frank Holt confesses in New York to both crimes. Officials note similarities between Holt's interview and a Washington writer's letter, prompting further investigation into a possible connection.
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U boat torpedoes six ships off Selly Islands bold
German submarines attacked multiple British vessels in a single day. The Craigard, Bodnoqnat, Latchmore, Renfrew, Gadsby, and Richmond were sunk or damaged off the Selly Islands and nearby waters. British crews were rescued or landed at Plymouth or Moville as ships went down.
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England
Stock market drops on Morgan shooting news
New York July 8 the stock market opened quiet and irregular with gold down sharply after news of Mr Morgan being shot reached Wall Street. Standard stocks fell about a point with heavy selling. United States Steel slid to 59 from about 60 1 2 and large blocks of 1000 shares traded. Reading Railroad slipped to 146 1 2 from 147 1 2 while Union Pacific declined. Prices recovered about a half point once it was learned Morgan was not seriously injured.
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New York
Morgan
President's Guard Increased Amid Wilson Visit
Windsor Virginia July 3 The corps of nine Secret Service men guarding President Wilson here took extra precautions after Washington reports of a bomb wrecking part of the Senate chamber. Chief Joseph Murphy will ride in the President's automobile at all times and three guards will be in constant attendance. No unauthorised person will be admitted to the Harisken den House entrance.
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Senate
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Hariskenden House
Holt's Tale of Flight Ties Explosion to Capitol Visit
Commissioner Wood says Holt confessed to placing a dynamite charge in the Capitol reception room after arriving in Washington Friday. Holt then boarded a midnight New York train from Union Station, claiming he stayed at a near Capitol boarding house and left clues for police to identify his lodging. Detectives are canvassing boarding houses near the Capitol and Mineola jail photos are being circulated to locate Holt.
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Hoit
CAPTURE OF 194,521 MEN REPORTED BY CENTRAL ALLIES
London reports that Austro Hungarian armies captured 194,521 officers and men in June with vast munition supplies, according to the latest official communication from Berlin and Vienna. Also mentions upcoming cheap homeseekers excursions to Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Florida by Seaboard Air Line Ry with monthly first and third Tuesday trains in 1915.
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Florida
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Fronts Roar as Austro German Drive Advances in Galicia
London July 3 Russian forces retreat along the Gnija Lipa while Austro German units press across Galicia and Zlotá Lipa amid heavy fighting. In the Argonne the crown prince commands French losses as Germans yield Hilgen ridge. Italians advance slowly on the Isonzo Tolmino reportedly captured, Turks claim Dardanelles defense holds against Anglo French attacks.
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Dardanelles
Russia to Issue 5 Per Cent Treasury Notes
The Official Journal publishes an imperial edict authorizing two issues of treasury obligations worth 250 million dollars each. The 5 percent short-term notes will be denominated from 50 dollars upward and run for six months starting immediately. The plan aims to attract both foreign and Russian investors with a popular, easy-to-hold loan.
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Today
Cabinet shakeup reshapes Goremkyn ministry in Russia
London July 3. The Times correspondent reports the Goremkyn ministry will be reorganized to work harmoniously with the Duma. Justice minister J G Chtcheglovitori retires. V C Sabler resigns as procurator general of the Holy Synod. M Khvostoff and Alexander Samarin named as successors. Pierre L Bark to remain finance minister. Krivoshevi likely to keep premiership, preserving ministry strength.
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Pierre L Bark
M Krivoshevi
Agrculture
Prince Vassilchikoff
Yase M Krivoshevi
German Submarine U-30 Believed Sunk Off Ems
A news agency dispatch reports a German submarine, likely U 30, sunk near the mouth of the River Ems. Divers later found the crew alive but could not raise the craft, leaving the men reportedly to their fate. ships remained at the site for salvage attempts.
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Guns Pounding Allies Open Way for Big Verdun Drive
London reports fresh heavy field guns reaching the Germans in the west and a continuous bombardment of Allied positions from Alsace to Verdun. Paris dispatches say Prussian crown prince forces paused at Le Four de Paris, while critics foresee a phalanx attack on Verdun with Krupp siege guns awaiting at Essen. Berlin admits loss of Hilgen ridge in the Vosges.
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Berlin
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Consular Action in Trieste Protects Foreign Property
The American consul at Trieste acts with local authorities to shield Italian property and other foreigners following unrest. Protection arrangements cover private homes of wealthy Italians and aim to deter looting of art and valuables amid the disturbance.
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Switzerland
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Austria
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Trieste
Huerta Arrested Again and Jailed in El Paso
Gen Victoriano Huerta was rearrested in El Paso by Department of Justice agents and placed in jail to prevent a bid to flee like Pascual Orozco. Officials weighed moving him away from the border as a new federal case and political tensions swirl around his fate and potential extradition requests from Carranza and Villa.
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