Three aviators killed as Vincennes race begins in Europe
Paris dispatch reports a tragic start to the Vincennes to London stage of the European air race. Capt Princetau perished when his aeroplane ignited after a motor explosion near Chateau-Thierry, while Lendron and Martin died in the crash and fire. Injured aviator M Gaubert lies gravely hurt four miles from Villars-Coterets as others suffer lesser wrecks in the severe wind and flames.
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Chateau-Thierry
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Paris
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Lendron
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Balle
V Loridan
Charleville
Oscar Morison
Cagny
VW Morin
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G Rand
Orlok
Maurice Tabuteau
Pierre Ledrine
Mo Bathist
Emile Frain
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Monsgon Antone
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Cele
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Dynamite in Mayors Safe Case At Cass Lake
An attempted safe robbery at the Post Office in Cass Lake yesterday ended with dynamite charges found in the mayor Dr Dumas's possession. Detectives allege the mayor is linked to a criminal gang, with a hardware merchant's affidavit confirming fifteen sticks of dynamite. Former Judge Marshall, Spooner, declares defense of Mayor Dumas possible, promising a later explanation of all charges.
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Fragmentary Sums of a Fogbound Transit Report
A muddled OCR fragment references near icebergs, fog, a liner, nautical activity, and a race on a Thursday morning. It mentions New York, June, waves, the Anchor liner, and various scattered terms like Glassen yan and Was Ingr, with no clear events or outcomes available.
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Edo
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Sam Kee
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First Spouse Returns After Forty Years to Duel Hearts
The first wife, believed dead, reunites with her husband as he had two other spouses. She travels the country seeking him, while he also searched for her after their separation. A pension office aided the reunion, but she discovers he has married again already. The second wife remains in contention as legal tensions unfold. Meanwhile a saber duel in Madrid leaves one nobleman wounded in the elbow.
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Anna Cathane
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California
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Two Women Die in Fire Aboard Governor Andrew
Boston June 18 Asleep in their cabin Harriet Kelley stewardess and Lizzie McNeil assistant were burned to death when fire destroyed the passenger steamer Governor Andrew at Gave's wharf early today. Five deckhands were badly burned while caught in their berths. The blaze, believed to have started in the engine room, spread rapidly after an explosion, leaving no chance for rescue.
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Local boy dies after electric shock at Lemoyne plant
A two year old, Lee toe Tole, was killed when an electric battery unit at United Electric Company in Lemoyne shocked him. The child was hurled into a bucket of sulphuric acid and body recovered an hour later. The exact cause of death remains undetermined as investigators review whether the electric current caused the accident.
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Diner's suit ends in tragedy as Millers witness death
A Philadelphia woman identified as Miss Oswald shot herself near the Miller home in Mount Vernon New York. She left a letter reproaching Oliver John Miller for breaking a marriage vow, then killed herself at the Miller residence after an encounter with Dr H L Baer. The coroner and police described the events and the family statements.
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Mabel McKinley
Gun backs Deacon plea as pistol erupts during church court
In Savannah Georgia on a June day a church trial over card playing erupted when Deacon Joseph Staakis jr drew a revolver. He then forced the audience to listen as officers and jurors grappled for the weapon. Panic followed as two bystanders restrained him and a woman attacked with a knife. He was taken to the police station while relatives and passengers on a Baltimore and Ohio train were noted in brief.
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Gambling in Census Bureau Prompts Dismissals and Suspensions
Secretary Nagel announced the dismissal of James R Duke and demotions and suspensions without pay for several census bureau employees after an investigation found gambling conducted during working hours. Acting Director Roland P Faulkner led the inquiry, with reports of poker and other games played in the building and after hours, involving multiple staffers and even some women, all amid concern over official conduct and public business.
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Washington
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
James R Duke
Ehuef Electrician
Roland P Faulkner
Aisf
Washington Post
Faulkner
Tingleader
Acting director admits playing poker and undercovers gambling
The acting director Faulkner admits playing poker and notes other guilty parties. He says stake games used cups with major league team names drawn from a hat and that bets ranged from cents to dollars per player. He cites undercover workers as stool pigeons and promises firm action while withholding details. The investigation began in June with testifying witnesses and outcomes sent to Secretary Nagel. Employees were informed of punishment on Friday.
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Daily Record
Faulkner
Poker Faulkner
Nagel
Maine Relics Unearthed As Bayonets Rust From Galvanic Action
In Havana Harbor the Maine remains yield relics including a brass affected range finder a hollow metal mast and a rusted pistol bayonet assembly discovered on the spar deck and officers quarters. Investigators attribute bayonet corrosion to galvanic action between steel and brass in seawater. A preserved bronze sword hilt and an intact electric bulb amid the wreck add to the surprising finds. Relics were shipped to New York aboard the Bayamo for Governors Island display.
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Havana
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Naval Service
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Ali
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Asiatic Exclusion League Pushes US Labor Ban
In San Francisco on June 18 the Asiatic Exclusion League urged Congress to pass a bill barring Asiatic laborers from entering the United States. The group seeks to influence the Senate on Gen Samuel W Backus's immigration post and directed a telegram to Congressman Baker to push amending immigration laws.
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Congress
United States
Asiatic Exclusin League
Washington
United States Senate
Samuel W Backus
Baker
O A Tretmee
League
Taft Silver Wedding Celebration Ahead at White House
The White House prepares for Taft and Mrs Taft to host a mass silver wedding anniversary reception tonight starting at 9. Weather fears loom as showers possible. Family members and notable guests gather, with 4000 invitations issued and telegrams arriving from czarist Russia and the Turkish sultan, while Miss Helen Taft poised to assume hosting duties during the grand event.
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Mehmed V
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Rosevelt
Nation’s aviators hired amid bustling city pages
In today’s issue a chaotic index lists multiple items including three aviators hired, a diner scene, a girl’s alleged gambling in Census area, Maine relief news, Taft family updates, a wedding gift span, and a stray reference to a London-bound Flack. It notes society notices, a budding romance, and a few legal entries.
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Panama Fair Officers Quit After Exposition Unrest
Special to The Wassizeton reports resignations of Panama California Exposition officials including President 18 Grant Jr Vice President John D Spreckels Director William Clayton and Director Joseph W Sefton Jr after a heated conference. Both factions blame each other for the crisis and Stockton stockholders are urged to wake up to the situation as drastic action is deemed necessary.
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San Diego
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John D Spreckels
William Clayton
Joseph W. Sefton Ji
James E Wadham
Thieves Raid at New York Synagogue During Funeral Fight
At a Jewish temple on East 118th Street ten pickpockets rushed the mourners at noon, stealing over $1,000 as three men were captured after a fifteen minute battle with plainclothes officers inside. Seven others fled with knives and revolvers, forcing panic among the crowd.
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Washington
Louis Berman
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Polcemen Curtaine
Brenner
Think Castro in New York Special to The Washington Fre
A late June dispatch reaches New York secret service agents noting Venezuelyan and Latin American circles discuss Fidel Castro. The report, though fragmentary, hints at movements affecting regional politics and potential influence in Caracas.
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Think Castro
New York
Washington Free New York
Venezuela
Garacas
Fitzsimmons Badly Cut in Auto Bicycle Accident
Champion of the ring Fitzsimmons sustained severe bruises and cuts after a motor vehicle bicycle collision near here today the incident details note injuries but no fatalities.
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Patagia
Rebert Botemmons
Taft Seen As Stronger In West Virginia For renomination
West Virginia Republicans express Tafts strengthened standing with prominent figures from the Panhandle to McDowell county. Former Senator Scott, editor Rasch, and others praise his handling of Mexican policy, arbitration, trusts prosecutions, pardons, and judiciary appointments, foreseeing a solid delegation plus business enthusiasm supporting a Taft renomination next year.
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Nathan B Scott
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McDowell County
Jim Hughes
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