Insurgent Garfiield Urges Recall Defense in Cleveland Speech
James Garfield former Secretary of the Interior spoke to the Progressive Republican Organization in Cleveland outlining the insurgent platform for the fall campaign. He urged recall regulation of corporations and warned against the Democratic party tied to special interests while praising insurgent leaders who align with the people. He argued the recall is a direct check on unfaithful officials and cautioned against reactionaries aligned with special interests.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James R.garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Progressive Republican Organization of
Republican Party
Garfield
Democrath Party
Progressive’ Democrata
Democracy
Congress
Rec
Alaska
Caffeld
Lalasez Fatre
Legdera
J M Barrie to wed again in royal circle
London July 11 reports circulate that J M Barrie the author and playwright will marry the Hon Dorothy Brett elder daughter of Lord Esher. The match would pair the 80 year old writer with a 27 year old heiress amid Bohemian society rumors and long standing ties to the Brett family. Dorothy Brett has American lineage through her mother and writing interests though no produced plays are noted.
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London
J M. Barre
Dorothy Kbugenie Brett
Lord Esher
Brett
Bartle
Mary Ansell
Lord Csher
Zena Dare
Bretts
Barrie
Chvorce
Lord Kaher
Dorothy Brett
Miss Brett
Flor
Baron On der Meyer
England
Josiah Bates
Boston
Baring
Court allows wife to sue for alienation of husband
Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals reverses prior precedents and upholds a 1906 act granting a married woman the right to sue for the alienation of her husband's affection in a suit for $10,000. Mrs Myra Sims sues in Westfield over alleged relatives who induced her husband to desert after their marriage. Defendants include Winfield Scott Sims and Josephine Sims with John W Northrop and his wife.
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Jersey
Washington Post
Trenton
Supreme Court
Court of Errors and Appeals
Myran Sims
Ernest L. Sims
Westfield
Sermon in Darkness Draws Crowd in Newcastle
In Newcastle Pennsylvania on July 11 the Rev. Rk N Merrill of the Matoningtown Methodist Episcopal Church announced he would preach in the dark due to heat. The church was crowded and more than three quarters of the congregation consisted of young people.
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Newcastle
Rk. N Merrill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Matoningtown
Marathon chase ends with arrest after shooting scare
Bicycle officer Dennis J. Cullinan observed a Black man fleeing an alley along D Street Northwest. John Carpenter pursued with a loaded six shooter. The pistol was knocked from Carpenter’s hand and he was arrested. The pursued man identified as Sleeping Simmons explained the quarrel grew from a craps game. Carpenter received five months in District Jail.
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Honda
Simmons
Dennis J. Cullinan
D Street
Sixth
Seventh
John Carpenter
Carpenter
Fire destroys abattoir and plants at Columbia Cotton Oil
A blaze yesterday morning destroyed the abattoir electric power house and boiler house of the Columbia Cotton Oil and Provision Corporation at Relee near Arlington June on Alexandria county Virginia. Damage estimated at 200000 with half covered by insurance. A new six story oil and by products building valued at 500000 stood nearby and uninsulated. flames were fanned by a breeze. Explosion preceded the fire. three engine companies aided, keeping flames from the cottonseed oil store. The plant will be rebuilt promptly. directors are prominent city businessmen.
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Columbia Cotton Oil and Provision Corporation
Relee
Arlington
Juneon
Alexandria County
Dela
Convicts Handled Without Chains at Occoquan
Commissioner Rudolph received a report from Supt. W. H. Whittaker of the Occoquan District work house describing a new method for prisoner handling. Fifty inmates were escorted to Occoquan with no handcuffs or shackles, watched by 200 armed guards, and delivered without incident. The reform aims to reward good behavior with blue uniforms and a humane system encouraging work and cooperation.
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Rudolph
Board of Commissioners
W. H. Whittaker
Occoquan
Whittaker
Penal Institution
Union Station
Policeman Secures Clemeny for Derelict Prisoner
Bicycle Policeman Thomas F. Walsh appealed to Judge Pugh for Dixon who was jailed for pushing a cart and blocking highways. After Dixon’s arrest Saturday night and fifteen days in the workhouse, the judge granted release on personal bonds due to Walsh’s plea about the heat and punishment.
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Bluecoat
Lewis Dixon
Thomas F. Walsh
Dixon
Walsh
Pugh
Judge Pugh
Cape Girardeau Sinks After Striking Snag on Mississippi
The river steamer Cape Girardeau struck a snag on the Mississippi River near Turkey Island and sank to the bottom with ninety passengers aboard. All were safely ashore after pilots John Stout and John Street steered the prow toward shore and passengers crossed a gangplank. The vessel sank shortly after the evacuation, with one side submerged. Initiation at Oriental Council Royal Arcanum.
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St. Louis
Cape Girardeau
Turkey Island
Here
John Stout
John Street
The Important Problem of Laxative Use Promoted
A promoter extols a healthful laxative regimen using Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The ad claims lasting benefits, gentle cleansing, and physician approval, urging purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. at A EET.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Cool Wave Promises Cooler Weather After Warm Spell
Weather Bureau forecasts an early evening arrival with a cooling trend. Maximum temperatures are not expected to exceed 865 degrees, while seven persons reportedly collapsed during the heat wave before relief arrives. Cooler conditions are anticipated today.
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Weather Bureau
Heat wave prompts early dismissal at District building
A Washington heat wave caused a drop in temperature and a few heavy showers, but the day remained taxing for many. District commissioners ordered clerks dismissed at 3 PM to relieve heat, after which several prostrations were reported citywide and at hospitals.
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Washington
Amacostia
Virginia
Maryland
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue
Answers Husband's Charge in Marriage Annulment Suit
Mrs. William T. Jones answered a suit to annul her marriage to William Jones. She says she married Jones on February 1899 after a long absence of her first husband and alleges she had learned of no prior marriage. Her counsel is Michael M. Deyle.
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Wiliam T. Jones
Jones
Shalleges
Fuller estate to be divided among heirs of Supreme Court chief
Melville W Fuller former chief justice of the US Supreme Court dies leaving an estate near $1,000,000. The will filed in Washington and in Chicago sets equal shares for his children and their direct heirs. Trustees are S. Gregory and Merchants Loan and Trust Co. The estate includes $360,000 in real estate and is to be held in trust during the lives of the children.
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Chicago
Melville W. Fuller
Supreme Court of the United States
Gregory
Merchants Loan and Trust Company
Washington
Minnis Dupreé
Mrs. Fiske
Annie Ruszell
Lot Smith Russell
Columbia
Bunday
Thomas Raceward
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
Julia Dean
Barrymore
Paul McAllister
Col. Brinthorpe
Towzer
Davy
Lively
Jacky
Guardians
Frank Shannon
Walter Wilson
Arthur Ritchie
Everett Butterfield
Columbia Company
Hmelle Melville
Naresby
Florence Huntington
Frederick Forrester
Stanley James
Recount Favoring Dalzell in Pittsburgh Primary
County commissioners granted Dr. R J Black a recount of the June 4 thirtieth district primary ballots against Congressman John Darnell. Eight boxes had been opened before a court injunction halted action. The recount began midday with Dalzell and Black watchers present and was expected to finish tomorrow as the board adjusted Darell s tally from 20 to 197.
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Pittsburg
R. J. Black
Black
John Darnell
da Zell
Darell
Ollie James Sees Democratic Victory Forecast in Kentucky
New York July 11 Ollie James Kentucky congressman returns from Washington to predict a Democratic year and a heavily Democratic future in the 1911 Congress. He warns of a vigorous graft-hunting campaign against Republican policies, tariff favors, and extravagant expenditures. He cites cost comparisons to Adams era and criticizes Aldrich and Willson over state finances and governance.
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Washington Post
New York
Ollie James
Congress
Kentucky
Washington
James
John Quincy Adams
Senatar Aldrich
Eelin & Mess
Republican Party
Gov. Willson
Three Killed In New York Central Wreck Near Hudson
Three trainmen died and six Pullman cars were derailed when northbound Central No. wrecked near Newton Hook. Engineer J Tyndall fireman FR Holes and baggageman F Ray killed. many passengers shaken but not seriously hurt.
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New York
New York Central
Northern and Western Express
Newton Hook
Hudson
J. ‘Tyndall
FR. Holes
F. Ray
New York City
Newark Elevates Acting Mayor After Lynchings
J N Ankele becomes mayor of Newark Ohio after Gov Harmon suspends Mayor Atherton and removes Police Chiefs Zergeibel and Bell. He installs Hindel as chief and Swank as captain and orders full enforcement of laws. Det Etherington lynching follows. arrests include Vance Moore and Levi Valentine. Atherton says he will defend himself.
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Newark
Ohio
J. N. Ankele
Herbert Atherton
Harmon
Zergeibel
Robert Bell
Carl Etherington
Charles Hindel
Charles Swank
Vance” Moore
Zanesville
Wiliam Howard
Moore
Levi Valentine
Atherton
Gov. Harmon
Ankele
T Will
Carrington Wins Return to Major Rank After Long Battle
Frank de A Carrington, once condemned by civil and military courts for alleged embezzlement, is restored to major on the retired list. The War Department issued an order appointing him, after a three-decade fight that included a Supreme Court reversal and a 1910 act in Congress. He regains equality with fellow officers and clearance of the stigma.
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War Department
Frank de A. Carrington
Maj. Carrington
Insular Court
Philippine Islands
Corps of Faithful Friends
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Cartington
Nichself
Congress
Maj
Carrington
Cers
New Troops at Gettysburg Practice Camp Report
New Pennsylvania and New Jersey national guardsmen began a strenuous week at a Gettysburg camp. Pennsylvania units include Third brigade regiments, Philadelphia cavalry, and Battery B Pittsburgh. New Jersey forces total 1600, with infantry regiments and Battery B. Maryland and Virginia troops recently completed instruction nearby. Chattanooga dispatch notes Chickamauga park training for Georgia troops and additional regiments arriving with North Carolina and South Carolina units expected soon.
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Gelivebure
Mearly
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pennaylvania
C. B. Dougherty
Wilkes-Barre
South Carolina Infantry
Stolen Stash From Navy Ship Franklin Report
Navy Department details a safe robbery aboard the U S Franklin at Norfolk Virginia. About $6033.61 of government funds and 0 20 of private funds were taken while Assistant Paymaster James C Hilton’s accounts were reported in order. A board of inquiry remains to file its findings.
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U. S
Franklin
Norfolk
Navy Department
John R. Martin
Pay Corps
Martin
James C. Hilton
Board of Inquiry
Army Orders Move Officers and Staff to New Posts
Leaves of absence issued for officers in multiple corps including Fifth Artillery and Coast Artillery. promotions and retirements noted for Frank de L Carrington and others. Assignments relocate officers to Fort Slocum Fort Riley Atascadero and California posts. naval postings list duties in San Francisco and Washington. Movements of vessels include Birmingham Salem Patapsco Celtic and other ships to Norfolk New York and New Orleans.
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Roy B Stayer
Fifth Field Artillery
Didy
William D. Davis
Augustan Norton
const _artHiery corps
Lisutt
Richard Donovah
Const Arfillery Corps
Jason KV. Austin
Coast Artillery Corps
John McA. Palmer
Fifteenth Infantry
Frank de L. Carrington
First Infantry
U. SA
George H McMaster
Eighth Infantry
Fort Slocum
Adjutant General of the Army
Firat
Thomas Busty
Fourteenth Royalry
Fort Riley
Kane
Matthew A Cross
Cocet Artillery Corps
Edwin P. Wolfé
Army
Percy M. Ashburn
Department of California
Camp of Instruction
Atascadato
Cal
H. Knowlés
Navy
Birmingham
Salem
Proxtocs
Town
Patapsco
Norfolk
Celtic
Navy Yard
New York
Batlel
Provincetown
Teste
Patapato
Washington
Tompkinsville
Navy Yarn
Franie
New Orleans
Prominent Transit Official Dies Boarding Train
Philadelphia July 11 F H Lincoln former general manager of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company was instantly killed while attempting to board a Washington train at West Philadelphia station. Lincoln helped organize the Pay-within Car Company and was vice president of the Electric Service Supplies Company in this city.
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Philadelphia
F. H. Lincoln
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
West Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lincoln
Electric Service Supplies Company
Sleepwalker on Car Killed in Colorado
A sleeping Trinidad resident wandered from a Pullman car near Rameyville on the Colorado and Southern line and was found dead by a search party. He was en route to Colorado Springs when the tragedy occurred.
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Trinidad
Colo
Wiley
Mineral Wells
Texas
Rameyville
Colorado Springs
Belasco Hosts Greet Players in Midsummer Night Dream
The Ben Greet Players staged Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream at the Belasco roof amid sparse scenery, with Bottom by Greet, Puck by George Vivian, and strong turns from Violet Vivian, Ruth Vivian, and a robust supporting cast. The show drew an excellent Washington audience despite threatening skies and marks the farewell appearance of Mr. Great for the season.
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Belasco
Ben Greet
Akies
Avon
Mr. Greet
George Vivian
Puck
Vivien
Viviah
Violet Vilian
Oberon
Ruth Vivien
Titania
Ruth Vivian
Shot Husband as Burglar Warns Women to Fire
Pittsburg July 11 Mrs J T Burns says she shot her husband in the arm at their home on McPherson boulevard mistaking him for a burglar. She urges women to answer promptly when their husbands call and to know how to handle a gun. The husband is hospitalized and should recover in days if blood poisoning does not set in.
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Pittsburg
J. T. Burns
COWS BEGUILED BY MUSIC AT DAIRY FARM
Detroit reports from Marquette say J. M. Longyear’s Ivy Lake dairy herd uses a phonograph during milking to ease monotony. Cows reportedly relax under music and butter production records are claimed during official tests.
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Detroit
Mich
Marquette
J. M. Longyear
Ivy Lake
Music Box
Texas Population Figures Show Amarillo Boom in Ten Years
Amarillo Texas shows a dramatic population rise from 1 442 in 1900 to 9 957 in 1910 per the thirteenth census released by Director Durand. Big increases also reported for three Texas counties as of 1910 with figures highlighted by the census data.
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Amarillo City
Tex
Durand
Texas
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