Derby Day Turmoil as Suffragette Forces Disqualification
Epsom Derby news recounts Emily Davison colliding with King George's horse Anmer at Tottenham Corner. Craganour wins first, then is disqualified for bumping, Aboyeur awarded the prize at 100 to 1 as King and Queen look on. Jones the king's jockey injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
Anmer
Tottenham Corner
C. Bower Ismay
Craganour
A. D. Cunliffe
Emily Wilding
Davison
Tottenham
Agedir
Agadir
Bark
Miss Davison
E Davison
Ww. S.P
Jones
Ammet
Hoorse
Ontalder
Aboyeur
Jockey Club
Craganai
Fortune Hangs On Drug Test Of Painter Death
Baltimore June 4 A Johns Hopkins chemist conducts viral organ exams on E Painter of Jacksonville Fla to determine cause of death The Jacksonville coroner requested the test and the result may decide about 1 173 000 life Insurance payment Painter fell overboard on the St Johns River two weeks ago and investigators seek whether drowning or poison caused death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Painter
Altimore
E . Painter
Jacksonville
Fla
Johns Hopkins Hospital
J. Painter
St. Johns River
Painter
Horse Throws H G Davis In Virginia Ride
Former Senator Henry Gassaway Davis fell from his horse at Elkins in June during a routine ride as a dog fight started nearby. He was taken to Graceland, his summer home, and his physician said he would be confined to his room for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Elkins
W. Va
Henry Gassaway Davis
Davis
Graceland
Mr. Davis Las F
Border City Falls to Constitutionalists in Mexican Civil Conflict
Matamoros, a key border port, surrendered to the constitutionalists after hours of fighting as federal defenders ran low on ammunition. The fall followed a fierce assault by Col. Castro's 250 men, with about 90 dead overall and several prisoners. Five women fought with Blanco's forces, and fires destroyed the Bull Ring plus twelve other targets. An armed guard was placed at the U S consulate in Piedras Negras, while Mexico City sent 1,000 federal troops by gunboat to attempt recapture of Matamoros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Market Plaza
Col. Castro
Castro
Maj
Ramos
Huerta
Pakcon
Blanco
U. S
Eagle Pass
Piedras Negras
United States
Luther Ellsworth
Carranza
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
War Department
Woman Fined Ten Dollars for Slit Skirt Suit
Special to The Milwaukee Journal Elizabeth Geiger faced a ten dollar fine over a skirt deemed too tight and short for attire at a public bath. The court found the garment indecent, noting exposure and improper material, with Judge Page presiding and indicating apparel violations as grounds for punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Japan Notes Diplomatic Stance on California Land Law
Japan protests California anti arden land law in a long rejoinder delivered by Ambassador Chinda to Secretary Bryan. The note argues against discrimination under international law and the 1911 treaty, inviting further talks without issuing an ultimatum. Officials plan private discussion before any public detailing of communications.
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Japan
United States
California
Bryan
Chinda
State Department
Tyoelock
de Agé
Arizona
America
Wedding Joke Ends in Bride's Death in Ohio
Edith Trimmer Hood, 18, died from a brain bleed after leaping from a farm wagon to flee serenaders at her wedding. Three weeks earlier, she and groom Mr Hood were lifted into a wagon where she tripped on straw and fell, later collapsing at her mother's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ohio
Edith Trimmer Hood
Hood
Ex Premier Briand Narrowly Survives Auto Crash
Former Prime Minister Aristide Briand escaped serious injury today after his automobile was struck by another car and crashed into a tree. Briand’s shoulder was dislodged and he suffered severe cuts to the face and hands from broken glass as the car was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirrerx
Franer
Aristide Briand
Iast & Tree
Briand
Shoulidier
President hints on four year terms for revenue collectors
President Wilson told Senator Bradley internal revenue collectors who have not served four years need not expect to complete a four year term if Democratic candidates with strong backing win. He proposed Owensboro appointee Joshua Griffith while supporting incumbent Lawson Reno to finish another year. Griffith’s name was to reach the Senate for confirmation with James’s prior recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bradley
Kentucky
Wilson
Bradley
Joshua Griffith
Owensboro
Internal Revenue
Lawson Reno
McKinley
Cleveland
Griffith
Senate
Ollie M. James
Becker Asks a New Trial for Murder Convict in Sing Sing
Charles Becker, the police lieutenant condemned for Herman Rosenthal's murder, seeks a new trial in Supreme Court on four grounds including new evidence and juror conduct. Becker's attorney filed 24 affidavits claiming Schepps was an accomplice of Rose. the court did not rule and the district attorney opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing Death House
New York
Charles Becker
Leutenant
Herman Rosenthal
Sing Sing
Supreme Court
Sam H. Haas
Justice Goff
Becker
Joseph A. Shay
Sam Schepps
Cuba
Schepps
Jack Rose
Frank A. Moss
Johnson gets a year for Mann act violation
Chicago June 4 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion was sentenced to one year and one day in Joliet State Penitentiary and fined 1000 for Mann act violation. He gained two weeks to prepare a writ of error and bond of 30000 remained. The sentence followed a Washington order delaying federal prison transfer due to Leavenworth crowd.
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Eror
Joliet
Washington
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Carpenter
Uberty
United States
Liberty
State Penitentiary
Federal
Leavenworth
Kans
Jollet
Neerne
Bridewell
Belle Schreiber
Pittsburgh
Wilson Names Envoy Positions In Early Nominations
President Wilson plans to send a Senate slate of diplomatic appointments including Walter H. Page as Ambassador to Great Britain George W Guthrie as Ambassador to Japan and Thaddeus A Thompson as Minister to Colombia. Additional nominees Brenton McMill Pleasant A Stovall Col Thomas J Burch and William Gorham Rice are mentioned for posts in Peru Switzerland Belgium Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senate
Walter H. Page
Great Britain
George W. Guthrie
Japan
Thaddeus A. Thompson
Columbl
Brenton McMill
Tennessee
Peru
Pleasant A. Stovall
Georgia
Switzerland
Thomas J. Burch
New Jersey
Belgium
William Gorham Rice
Albany
N. Y
Netherfe
Bolt Shocks Two Girls at Kohlsaat Home
Lightning ripped brass fixtures from Kohlsaat Stockbridge home in Lenox Mass. The bolt struck near Miss Amy Kohlsaat and her sister Edith, igniting woodwork and causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Both women were shaken but escaped with severe shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohlsaat
Lenox
Mass
Washington Post
Amy
New York
Stockbridge
Kohlsatt
Edith
Court grants $15,000 yearly alimony to Mrs Bishop
In New York Justice Goff ordered alimony of 15000 a year and a 10000 counsel fee in the Bishop divorce. Muriel, the 11 year old, chose to live with her father James Cunningham Bishop, meeting him at the courthouse after an emotional scene. The two elder daughters, Mary and Augusta, will reside with their father. Abigail and Nathalie stay with Mrs Bishop at 22 East 5th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel
Bishop
New York
Abigail Hancock Bishop
James Cunningham Bishop
Byich
Justice Goff
I Mnother
Astor Hotel
Leila Gaines Gwathmey
Mary
Augusta
Criminal Courts
James W. Osborne
Meuriet
Mrs. Bishop
Abigail
Nathalie
East Sear Fifth Street
Mr. Bishop
Belmont Hotel
Woman state game warden named in Alabama
Mrs Norma Gibboney a prominent social figure in Mobile New York and Philadelphia is named the states first woman game warden Gov Emmet O Neill announced the appointment She is an expert shot and hunter with a country estate rich in game Her duties include patrolling for poachers and fish law violators across the county and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Gibboney
Alabama
Washington
Mobile
Ala
Norma
Frederic Giboney
South
New York
Philadelphia
Emmet O'Neill
Gibboney
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Hungarian Cabinet Resigns Amid Pandemonium at Parliament
In Buda Pest on June 4 the Hungarian premier Ladislaus von Lukacs and his cabinet resigned after riotous scenes. Police and guards locked parliament entrances as infantry cavalry and machine guns protected deputies. A melee ensued with guards pushing back opposition members. Count Khuen von Hedervary was struck, drawing cries of murder. Lukacs announced the resignation. jubilation followed as order briefly broke and the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geroc
Buda Pest
Chamber of Deputies
Ladislaus von Lukacs
Count Tisza
von Lukacs
Geroe
Khuen von Hedervary
Julius Justh
Lukacs
Hurls Herself Before King's Raver Mystery
Fragmented today’s issue index shows a jumble of names and items. Key entries include a reported incident with a woman harming herself, references to political figures, a port siege by Mexican rebels, and various society and sport notes.
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King
Hival
Hans
Pacific
Dick Johnson
Tumut
Couch
Tines Tat Tobacco Trust
Beqrr
Ac Wilson
Dohn Bar Chivman
Sigtrid Geverny
Dashouse
Milano
Wilson -Lebby
Horner Stirs School Board
Haid
Maniac Tries to Rule Ship In Wild Deck Siege
On the Oruba voyage from Southampton with stops at the Azores and West Indies a passenger named John Cunningham of Southampton seized the deck with two long knives and a revolver in each hand. He fired at crew and passengers until subdued by Dr. Morton and First Officer Greene who crawled along the deck. Cunningham was captured, chased into the rigging, and put ashore at Colin to await return to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oruba
Southampton
Azores
West Indies
John Cunningham
Dr. Morton
Greene
Colin
England
Fat Woman to Jail in Dray Defies Officers in Curtains
In Farrell Pennsylvania a 507 pound woman known as Big Annie resisted arrest for disorderly conduct. Constable George Bird and Officer Fisher summoned a drag to escort her. They entered the home, she retreated upstairs, and as they pursued she disrobed. The officers tore down lace curtains to subdue her and carried her to jail.
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Washington
Farrell
Julie
George Bird
Big Annie
Bird
Ang
En Deshabille
Fisher
Chas
Big Fish Drowns Boy Off Lake Erie
In Cleveland on June 4 Hush E Walker aged 11 was dragged from his rowboat by a large fish and entangled in his fishing line. He drowned several hundred yards offshore while others nearby could not reach him with bathers. His body was recovered later with the line wound around his legs. The fish got away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Cleveland
Ohio
Hush E. Walker
Lake Erie
Walker
Whitten shoots intruder after finding Miller with wife
In Williamson West Virginia J R Whitten a coal operator shot William Miller twice wounding his hands after Miller tried to draw a pistol in Whittens home. Whitten and his wife were arrested as a misdemeanor charge was sworn out and a hearing set for Monday.
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J. R. Whitten
William Miller
Whitten
Washington Post
Williamson
W. Va
Kitten
Miller
Slatter
Plans for $300,000 Argentine legation home
Buenos Aires reports the government will seek congressional approval for a $300,000 appropriation to buy a house in Washington to serve as Argentina's legation residence. The move aims to establish a permanent diplomatic home in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Congress
Sam
Buenos Aires
Washington
Miss Agnes Hart Wilson Speaks For Union Label Movement
Miss Agnes Hart Wilson, daughter of the Secretary of Labor, urged at the National Woman's Trade Union League convention that a movement be started to bring out the garment makers label on women's clothing. She opposed boycotts but pressed for publicizing union-made garments and listed the social conditions in Washington where women and children faced long hours and poor pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Agnes Hart Wilson
Wilson
National Woman's Trade Union League
Miss Wilson
Washington
Subterfuge Miscarriage of Justice in Tobacco Trust Case
Attorney General McReynolds denounces the dissolution decree against the tobacco trust as a subterfuge and miscarriage of justice while weighing steps to curb evils. He considers a sliding scale tobacco tax to pressure big factories and may reopen or probe the decree and Standard Oil findings, with reports to Congress and ongoing cabinet discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McReynolds
Tobacco Trust
Congress
Mamita
Deeree
Joseph J. Davies
White House
Aicicynoias
Supreme Court
Jis
Wilson
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Pral
Decrer
Department of Justice
United States Court
Secier
Wickersham
Charles B. Mortison
Oliver F. Pazan
Ecaurt
Crimtececdinzs
Miss Bessie Yoakum Weds in New York Event
Miss Bessie Yoakum marries in New York with prominent figures noted. The ceremony at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian drew attention from the Yoakum family and associated guests. Report mentions Paulding Bourne, Miss Troutse, Miss Henrietta, Marjorie Bourne, and Lee Roy Miler Moss among attendees or referenced names.
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New York
Yoakum Seeara Akum
Francisca Syster
Fifth Avenue
Fyran
Mer
Biss Yoakuns
Twce
Yoakums Attera
Paulding Bourne
Miss Troutsey
Miss Henrietta
Marjorie Bourne
Lee Roy Miler Moss
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Urls Herself
King's Racer
Derby
Epsom
George
Haghlye
Fortune
H. G. Davis
Federala
Border City
Moore
Ambassador Chinda
Roejoinder
Bryan and
Department
Tokyo
Ei-Ichi Shibusawa
Bankers’ Association
Buei Nakano
Chamber of Commerce
Nakano
M. Briand
McKins
Lane
Columbia Theater
Stovall
McMiltes
Bolt
Woman State Game Warden
Harpers Ferry
Chas and
Winchester
Tyne
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Union Station
Hedervary
Maniag
Ship
Fat Woman
Big Fish
Bessie Yoakum
Francis R. Larkin
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