Washington Goes Dry in Historic Sunday Prohibition
Washington bans all alcohol on an absolutely dry Sunday under a new excise law. Hotels, clubs, and restaurants must serve only soft drinks. champagne and sherry are taboo after midnight. Officials warn violators will face strict penalties, while guests and club members lose private service options. St Rose's School outing noted for Great Falls tomorrow with departures from Giosetoun and Loveloyk.
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Washington
United States
Burgundy
Abe
Manger
Thomas
Copartnership
District of Columbia
St. Rose’s
St. Rose’s Terminal School
Great Falls
Loveloyk
Capron
Emi
Andi George Ward
Walle
Acting President Of U S Cabinet Remains In Town
Secretary of Labor Wilson was the sole cabinet member staying in the city while the President and Vice President were away. Officials were stationed across the Eastern States, with many in New Jersey and Virginia. Clerks labored through the morning and enjoyed their first regular half holiday in the afternoon, continuing Saturdays through July August and September.
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Bryan
Rappahannock
Treasury
McAdoo
New Jersey
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N. J
Navy
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Raleigh
Burleson
Cape May
McReynolds
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Lane
Old Point Comfort
Houston
Matthas Vineyard
Massachusetts
Redfield
Blue Ridge Summit
Binding Vote Omission Shocks Senate Caucus
Democratic senators debated a binding rule on tariff voting, with opposition from Walsh and Chamberlain. The caucus adjourned without action, but absentees were urged to return as the plan to bind senators may be reconsidered tomorrow.
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Simmons
Streseth
House
Blackburn
Bwanson
Senate
Walsh
Jon Wool
Thornton
Louisiana
Newlands
Chamberlain
Oregon
Iea
Ucity
House Lobby Clash Over Broad Inquiry In Long Debate
In a lengthy session Representative Levy opposed a separate lobby investigation, claiming past probes harmed public sentiment and cost the nation billions in stock losses. Despite strong calls for inquiry, the House adjourned with a vote deferred to Wednesday and amendments widening scope accepted.
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Levy
New York
House
Money Trust
Dirigible Lost Rudder Over Hudson During Display Flight
Airship piloted by Frank Goodale loses its rudder two thousand feet above the Hudson River. With control gone the craft drifts east toward the sea. Search continues at sunset as the balloon is last seen rising over Long Island. No trace found after three hours. Goodale sought to release gas to descend during an exhibition flight for a New Jersey amusement company.
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New York
Frank Goodale
Hudson River
Brooklyn
Lonng Island
Goodale
Bag Goode
New Jersey
Train Wreck in Tunnel Delays Traffic Near New Albany
Southern Railway train derailed in a mile-long tunnel near New Albany Indiana. Passengers were partially overcome by locomotive gases and escaped through windows toward the tunnel entrance. The Louisville to St Louis service was due at 6:34 pm and five hours of tunnel traffic delay were reported.
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Southern Railway
New Albany
Ind
Louisville
St. Louis
Trafic
Japanese Celebrate Fourth of July in Newcastle Cal
In Newcastle California the Fourth of July was organized by Japanese residents after Americans left town for visits. They built a platform in a field, decorated it with American flags and Japanese lanterns, hosted day and night fireworks, and offered free refreshments. A Japanese emcee introduced several American speakers.
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Newcastle
Cal
Postoffice Raid Fugitives Escape Into Nassau Woods
A running battle on Long Island ends with three robbers escaping into dense woods after seizing an Adams Express wagon and exchanging fire with Constable Murray and posse. Wounded fugitive ferried by companions as hundreds help guard roads, rail lines, and crossings from Seaford to Freeport.
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Yesgmen
Seaford
Long Island
Freeport
Thomas Murray
Andy
Nassau County
Charles Leaker
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Seaman
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Murray
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Bellmore
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Merrick
Roosevelt
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Lynbrook
Oceanside
East Rockaway
Jamaica
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Newton
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Robbers Break Into Safe Then Flee By Wagon
Waring spotted the robbers at work as they drilled a safe door. The thieves heard the call of police from Waring across the street and fled with two stamps. They forced express driver William Post from his wagon, leapt aboard, and rode off toward Freeport after driving the horse hard away from the post office area.
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Waring
Adams Express Company
Freeport
Murray
Seaford
Mulford Newton
Harry Chilton
Bellmore
William Post
Express Company
Post
Ellen Terry Denies Rumor of Matrimonial Trouble
London report states Miss Ellen Terry and her husband James Carew deny separation rumors. Telegram reads Absurd common report. They wed in Pittsburgh by a justice of the peace in March 187? and sailed to England later. Carew, 41, was Terry’s leading man on an American tour.
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London
Ellen Terry
James Carew
Ellen
Pittsburgh
Miss Terry
England
Mr. Carew
George Frederick Watts
Charles Wardell
Charlton to sail for Italy in murder extradition case
Porter Charlton will depart for Italy next week to face charges for the murder of his wife Mrs. Mary Scott Castle Charlton. The U S Supreme Court mandate directs surrender, sent to the Federal district court in Trenton, with consular officials in New York coordinating. The crime occurred in 1910 during a honeymoon trip when the wife’s body was disposed of in Lake Como, Italy. Charlton was arrested on returning to Hoboken after fleeing abroad and fought extradition for three years.
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Jersey City
NM. J
New York
Charlton
Lake Coma
Italy
Hoboken
Voting on Railroad Strike Opens Next Week
New York July 5 Another wage dispute stage looms as Eastern railroads and their conductors and trainmen near a strike vote thought to be decisive. The men expect an overwhelming yes, but the result will be publicly announced only after the managers are informed. A conference to fix terms is planned for late next week. President Garretson says railroad and worker reps will meet Tuesday to arrange the formal committee meeting.
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Henry
Levy
Money Trust
House
Mann
New York
Eastern Railroads
Garretson
Conductors’ Organization
Gen. Liggett
Battlefeld
Cal
Andrew Cowen
Louisville
Gettysburg
Washington
Congress
Noted Yegg Shot Down After Kirkwood Post Office Raid
James W. Johnson known as Portland Ned and other aliases, trapped in Kirkwood Georgia post office after blowing a safe, fought a posse of constables and citizens, was shot likely fatally. Johnson, a famed yeggman with a long crime record, claimed Philadelphia as his origin. The incident follows a history of prior parole and convictions.
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Kirkwood
J. W. Johnson
Johnson
Philadelphia
Columbia
D. C
James W. Johnson
Yeggman
Edward Murphy
Edward Howard
Edward Smith
George Howard
Portland
Ned
South Carolina
Enoree
Cole L. Blease
Jonhnaga
oMcs
Rand Strike Ends In Bloodshed As Martial Law Applies
Johannesburg report details a violent Rand strike that shut down gold mines, with over 100 killed or wounded as troops fired on rioters. Negotiations led by Gen Louis Botha and Sir George A Farrar produced terms calling off the strike, return to work, and guarantees against victimization.
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George A. Farrar
Gen. Smith
Johannesburg
Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
Hast Rand
Smith
A Poliee
Rand Club
Union Club
Beating Denied by Gates byway of Washington Post item
Charles G Gates son of John W Gates arrived in New York to deny rumors his father in law beat him over wine purchases in Minneapolis. He claimed wealth about 40 million dollars and said he gave away 1 million in tips last year as he pursues a new high in 1913.
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Washington Post
New York
Minneapolis
Charles G. Gates
John W. Gates
Mr. Gates
Gates
Boy Captures Mad Dog in Broad Street Chase
Atlanta reports 17 year old J A Laharie hero after he chased and tackled a rabid bulldog that charged children, pursuing the animal into a residence and turning the dangerous situation. His quick action saved the children and ended the immediate threat.
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Anima
Atlanta
J A. Laharie
Lanatte
Robber Hides In Spring After Milwaukee Bank Heist
A Milwaukee suburb bank robbery ended with the gunman fleeing and hiding neck deep in a spring for two hours. He surrendered to a sheriff after authorities closed in. Loot included about 400 in gold and 40 in cash taken during the noon incident. The suspect, self named Perrimeard, claimed Saint Louis origins and age not specified.
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Portland
Harvard Professor Dinner Held in Paris for Lowell
The Harvard Club of Paris hosted a dinner honoring Dr. Abbott Lawrence Lowell, president of Harvard University, with notable attendees including American Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, Justice James W. Gerard, Prof. Henri Bergson, Charles Bayer, and Alfred Crossel from the Sorbonne faculty.
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Harvard Club of Paris
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
The
Sorbonne
Myron T. Herrick
James W. Gerard
Germany
Henri Bergson
University of Paris
Charles Bayer
France
Alfred Crossel
Wilson in Seclusion Says He Intends to Loaf
President Wilson arrives at Cornish New Hampshire for a quiet summer stay at Harlakenden House. He sees no one aside from family, bans interviews with reporters, and plans to loaf while missing any official duties. Jessie Wilson and fiance Sayre join briefly, while other family members are away. A fatal train accident near Bridgeport involved the President's line.
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Harlakemden House
Jessie Wilson
Francis Bowes Sayre
Pennsylvania
Willomstown
Mass
Garfield
Eafoams College
Sayre
Margaret Wilson
Madison
Wic
Joseph E. Davies
Cary Grayson
Washington
Bridgeport
Conn
James Meltner
St. Vincent's Hospital
Three to Try Caminetti Special Prosecutors Named
Western Fees and Digest Caminetti cases drive sensational resignation ofUnited States Attorney McNab. Special prosecutors Sullivan Roche and Hayden named by McReynolds as assistants to the Attorney General. President Wilson has sent Harden's nomination to Senate for U S attorney. Shown amid ongoing reforms and political maneuvering.
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Roche
Hayden
McReynolds
San Francisen
Ccas
McNat
vAttornes Gress
Benjamin McKinlex
Bond
Gineral
Reynolds Matthew T Sullivan Thom
J Roche
Thomas E Haytey
Torney
Mr Sullivan
Wwlsur
Senate
United States
Gettysburg Blue and Gray Camp Closes After Peace Reunion
Gettysburg Pa July 5 veterans from both sides gathered to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the battle. The camp will officially close tomorrow as Union and Confederate veterans plan a nationwide blue and gray organization to meet annually. A $500 gift from Western Maryland Railway supports state police libraries, while a ninth death among aged visitors is recorded.
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Gettysburg
Union of the
Pennsylvania
Witzgerald
Western Maryland Railway
Maj. Groome
North Carolina
H. H. Hodges
Union Hill
N. C
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