President orders Sherman antitrust crackdown on New Haven line
President directs Attorney General McReynolds to indict directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad in a historic antitrust case and to seek dissolution of its vast system. The move follows directors refusal to voluntarily dissolve and clash with Massachusetts legislation, signaling the government’s readiness to pursue both criminal and civil actions.
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McReynolds
United States
Mr. McReynolds
Jay
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
New England
Tralley Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Massachusetts
Attorne
New York, New Haven and Martin Railroad Company
van Puraus
New York
Flarte and Stailroad
Mwahmach
Woodrow Wilso
American envoy in row knocks off harbormaster hat
A U S diplomat in Christiania allegedly abused the harbormaster and knocked his hat off aboard the Pauline. The incident, linked to arrangements for vessels of the German emperor and other racers, sparks calls for recall of Franklin M. Gunther. Eyewitnesses report heated language and a guest intervened to calm the diplomat.
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Norway
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Famela
Maudrey
Gunther
Dog Reveals Bronx Daughter's Secret Marriage
In New York on July 2, a dog named Gyp exposed 20 year old Henrietta Feigenbaum's secret marriage to Max Brenner, a Bronx merchant. The revelation occurred when the dog dropped a diamond ring and a gold ring inscribed To Henrietta From Max March 1914 in Henrietta's handbag. Parents Herman and Mrs. Feigenbaum witnessed the discovery and gave consent at a belated wedding supper.
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New York
Gyp
Destiny
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Bronx
Mr. Feigenbaum
Hearietta
Parachute Test Fatal for Mme Cayat de Castella
In Brussels on July 21 Mme Cayat de Castella died after a parachute failed during a test from a biplane at Aviator Champel. Thousands of spectators including her husband watched as she dropped from about 1000 feet after a new parachute failed to deploy. she had prior successes with an automatic detachable parachute.
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Mme. Cayat de Castela
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Mme. Cayat de Castella
U S May Invade Haiti Urged to Act by Europe
Cape Haitien July 1 Fighting continues between the government army under President Zamor and rebels at Limonade and Quartier Morin since 9 am. Diplomatic dispatches say European powers press for action as marines at Guantanamo may move toward Haiti. Haitian Minister Menos urged no intervention while State Dept officials refused to confirm plans. The cacao crop valued at 5 million dollars faces loss. Sullivan, American Minister to the Dominican Republic, conferred with the Secretary of State amid rumors of resignation.
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Orestes Zamor
Limonade
Quartier Morin
Tonlent
United States
Balti
Brent
Island Republic
Revoluton
Guantanamo
Dominican Republic
Department of State
Vera Cras
Menos
Haiti
United State
Hall
Halti
State Department
Sullivan
James M. Sullivan
Lightning Kills Nine Cows on Hampton Township Farm
George L Ryerson narrowly escaped death when a lightning bolt struck as he left the barn. Nine cows were killed and the rest panicked. Farmhand Lester Decker witnessed the shock as storm tracked across the field.
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Newton
George L. Ryerson
Hampton Township
Lghtning
Ryerson
Lester Decker
King's Conference on Ireland Warns War Peril Looms in Long Siege
London July 2 Eight party leaders met at Buckingham Palace to seek a settlement of the home rule deadlock. The king urged patience and compromise while stressing the danger of civil conflict and the need for a prompt, peaceful solution. If an agreement is reached, the House of Commons, led by Asquith, may reject it, and Ulster's exclusion is a feared outcome.
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Orangemen
Ireland
London
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Buckingham Palace
Alog
Job Hedmond
John Ditlon
Yberal
Edward Carson
James Craig
Asquith
Ulster
Isld
Jail Girl Garbed as Eve Draws local panic in Pa towns
Special to The Washington Pet from Dunbar Pennsylvania July 21 Mabel Wallace described as a pretty sir dressed as a nature nymph was arrested near Juniata by Constable William Roland and sent to Lessenring after a hearing before Squire Graham. Rumors say Rainey coke interests demanded her capture amid claims of attracting men, threatening male depopulation in nearby towns.
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Dunbar
Mabel Wallace
Juniata
William Roland
Lessenring
Squire Graham
Rainey Coke
Fear attack on capital Caillaux hits foes court in uproar
The Caillaux trial dominates proceedings as Joseph Caillaux defends his wife amid questions of treason and political influence. He denounces critics, asserts his honesty, and recalls personal life from marriage to the Thy Joe letters, while the court weighs the charges. British and German ministers in Mexico City warn nationals of potential town attacks as tensions rise.
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Poincare
Mexico
Mexico City
Paris
Joseph Caillaux
Gaston Calmette
Calmette
M. Caillaux
Caillaux
France
M. Cailiaux
France After Villa a Barrier to Recognition
France presses Washington to curb Villa and Carranza clash over the murder and imprisonment of French priests in Mexico. French envoy Clausse cites evidence linking Villa to killings after Zacatecas. Diplomatic notes urge U S action to secure arrest and punishment, warning further outrages threaten recognition of the constitutionalists and U S policy.
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Zacatecas
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Monterey
Saltillo
Aer
Gunman hired to kill linked to levee district case
State's Attorney says a hospitalised suspect under surveillance is the East Side gunman who fired the first shot in the Chicago levee district attack that killed a detective and wounded three. New captain Max Nootbaar vows a 30 day purge as pay rolls of county and city departments are scanned for possible spies of the vice ring guiding forces.
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New York
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Stanley J. Birne
Max Nootbaar
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Gray
Hayne
Ingray
Montana
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Passman
Mr. Hayne
Dannenberg
St Anthony's Hospital
Defends Nude in Art From Bathing Suit and Skirt
Darius Cobb, a Boston artist, argues nude art at the Boston museum is less improper for schoolchildren than bathing suits or lifted skirts at muddy crossings. He says the purest men and women approve nude paintings and statues and he has not warned his children away.
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Boston
Darius Cobb
Boston Art Museum
Massachusetts
Nave
Traveling salesman fined under Mississippi tipping law
A Jackson hotel porter was tipped 16 cents by traveling salesman A N Sinclair who was fined 6 for the act. Sinclair is said to be the first person arrested under the state anti tipping statute now nearly two years old. The porter was also fined 6 for accepting the tip and Sinclair’s fine was later remitted.
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Jackson
Misa
A. N. Sinclair
Sinclair
Dane
Entrance of Billard Into Kansas Gubernatorial Race
Sullivan Leading in Illinois contest for Democratic nomination for senator. Progressives in Nevada return to old party may defeat Newlands.
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Kansas
Sullivan
Ilinois
Nevada
Newlands
Progressive
Political struggle shapes midwest as reforms face delay
The midwest political scene shows tensions over antitrust action and patronage. Sullivan vies for the Senate while Lawrence Stringer draws opposition support. J B Bittard enters Kansas governor race, threatening Hodges reelection amid dwindling Progressive strength in Nevada. Washington Post reports on improving business mood in Chicago as farmers gain via crops and rain, yet distrust of national policy persists.
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