Plan to Dissolve Union Pacific Under Sherman Law
Government negotiates dissolution of the Union Pacific merger with Southern Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio stock swaps. plan aims to exchange stocks, disfranchise remaining holdings, and sell voting certificates to prevent UP control, with court review due by July 1 and possible delays for further objections. railroad lawyers arrive in St Paul for the Monday hearing as Attorney General McReynolds pursues antitrust action.
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Indian Girl's Fatal Leap From Rock of Legend
Special to The Washington Post Meeker Cole June 2. Zanalda niece of Chief Whispering Pine of the Ute reservation leaps to death from Death Rock, a famed stone monument. She loved Ek Tooth who deserted her for another girl, leaving her heartbroken and driven to suicide. Concentno found the body and carried her back to camp.
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SCOUTS AMALGAMATION IN NEW HAVEN CLOGS C LAMBAKE
Theodore Roosevelt could not speak at a Momaguin clambake near New Haven Connecticut but sent a letter applauded by attendees. He states the Progressive party stands like Lincoln era Republicans and rejects alliance with traditional party bosses and business privilege.
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Mrs Wilson arrives in Harlakendon with 41 trunks and five autos
Mrs Woodrow Wilson and daughter Vicanor travel from Washington to Cornish New Hampshire for a hush arrival welcomed by hundreds of local women. The party proceeds to Harlakendon where a reception for President Wilson is planned after settling in. Secret service restricts reporters at gates.
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Wealthy Chicago promoter dies in Missouri River
George Townsend brother of Representative Edward Townsend of New Jersey reportedly threw himself into the Missouri River at Kansas City after leaving a hotel. Hat coat and a note in Townsend handwriting were found on the river bank. Police planned a formal search as friends and family mourned.
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Ten Drown as Raft Lines In Kis-Kimini river tragedy
Ten people are believed drowned when a ferry raft carrying about 65 passengers capsized on the Kis-Kiminietas River near Leechburg Pennsylvania around 11 PM. Five bodies have been recovered, among the missing are two negroes several foreigners and two Americans. Authorities say weight shift at the forward end caused the raft to tip and plunge. A large rescue effort is dragging the river for additional victims.
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Utica Clergyman Drowns Saving Child in Mokelumne River
Rev. W. A. McKune a Baptist clergyman from Utica New York visiting California lost his life today in Mokelumne River while attempting to rescue a drowning child.
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Man Ends 30 Day Fast In Washington Hospital
Luther Bedford of New York City reportedly set a 30 day fast record ending with a meal of four toast slices two boiled eggs bread bananas and raspberries. Goal was to cure rheumatic pains and indigestion. he traveled from New York to Philadelphia Baltimore before arriving at Bellevue Hospital and then Washington Hospital.
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Fall season rail schedule and limited stopovers
The notice describes a rail timetable with departures from Union Station Washington on July 4 and 18 August dates, and September into October. It mentions Niagara Falls and return routes via Baltimore and Ohio, with tickets valid for return within 25 days, modern coaches and Pullman cars, meals in the dining car north of Philadelphia, and cheap side trips from the fall schedule.
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Pilladelphia
Hundred Thousand In Gems Stolen From Fifth Avenue Store
New York reports a jewel theft at Udall and Ballou on Fifth Avenue. Fire damage preceded the break in and a female employee doubts the safe was locked. Police suspect intrusion during the blaze. Fingerprints were collected. no traces on display cases.
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Udall & Ballou
Woman Would Rival Weston in Walking Trip
Middletown New York June 23 Mrs Miranda Chester of this city plans a walking trip to Minneapolis with the aim of shortening the time rivaling Weston. She will be joined by her two sons Charles 13 and Henry 14 and a large family dog. Sold fare $12.99 for round Baltimore to Pfittxhurch and return June 30 to July 2 with return validity until July five through trains daily details from agents.
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Four Drowned from Canoe on Merrimac River
Manchester New Hampshire June 23 Four millhands from Manchester drowned when a canoe upset on the Merrimac River while en route to a camp. Two others survived including Robert Dorris and Henry McKeon Jr. None of the swimmers could reach the others.
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Henry McKehon, Jr
Robert Dorris
Henry McKeon, Jr
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Family Killed in Auto on California Rail Line
A California tragedy on the Peninsula Electra Railroad between Palo Alto and San Jose left six dead from one family across three generations. Colonel Robert Powell and his wife Elizabeth, ages 84 and 73, their son John Powell and his wife Sallie, ages 36 and 32, and two children Ethel Powell aged 12 and John Robert Powell aged 10 months died when their car was struck by the trolley car.
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Escapes in 95 foot fall from church cross
Benjamin Jordan, a boy about years old, fell from the top of the cross on St Mary’s Church in Holwardeville. He landed uninjured but sustained a bruise on his side after striking a cornice. He bounded into a marble line and knocked through the niches before physicians examined him.
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Double Tragedy in Payton Ends in Murder Suicide
Samuel Heck 63 shot his wife in Payton Ohio this morning then killed himself. He had been deranged for days after a flood and a recent major operation. The couple were respected locals, described as affectionate before the tragedy.
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Heat caused wreck injuring 25 near Peru
A Chesapeake and Ohio fast passenger train derailed near Fulton sixty miles northwest of Peru Indiana when rails spread in intense heat. No deaths reported though 25 were injured. A special train transported victims to Peru Hospital where doctors expected full recovery.
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Salisbury Girl Florence Wainwright Death Inquest Fails
Salisbury Md June 23 Gov Gains borough aid sought to clear up the death of Florence Wainwright bookkeeper at Home Gas Company found dead June 20. State's Attorney Bell said the coroner's jury will likely disagree or find death due to an illegal operation by unknown persons. Critics accuse the inquest of secrecy and poor handling. Witnesses last night tied the death to a bungled operation and noted pills labeled Quinine found at the desk.
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Star Chamber
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Murder at Peak Farm Leaves Family Dead in Fire
A coroner's jury near Columbia reports John D. Jacobs his wife and four children were murdered and the home burned to conceal the crime. Ellie 23 and three sons ages 18 14 and 10 were slain in bed except Leslie 18 found beside a fireplace with a shotgun. A ax and a gun lay near victims as skulls were crushed and blood noted beneath bodies. No arrests yet.
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Five Hurt as Auto Collides at Linden and Lanvale Streets
A Baltimore crash tonight injures five, with three possibly fatal. Henry Ward, his wife, Bertie, and their 22 month old daughter Emma Ward suffer head injuries, shock, and probable fatal harm. Mrs McGee has internal injuries. Isaac Ward, from Virginia, has chest concussion. The Ward car was struck from the rear as it crossed the tracks. the baby was thrown twenty feet. Reduced rail fares for travel south announced.
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Lanvale Street
Franklin Square Hospital
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Old Soldiers Pour Into Pennsylvania Town for Gettysburg Parade
Former Confederate veterans arrive as heat and tents fill fields near Gettysburg. President Wilson will attend the fiftieth anniversary of the battle on July Fourth after a White House- Palmer push, with brief remarks planned. Brig. Gen. Hunter Liggett to command regular troops at the reunion with units from the Fifteenth Infantry and Cavalry and Third Field Artillery to participate.
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A. Mitchell Palmer
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New Hampshire
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Gettysburg Retunion
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Third Field Artillery
Big Camp Opens for Veterans Tonight in Gettysburg
Veterans pour into Gettysburg for the battle anniversary event with hundreds arriving from Washington state and Texas. Pennsylvania allocates 35,000 for extra veterans housing. tents and equipment arrive from Philadelphia. Gen J Thompson Brown reports 3,000 Virginia veterans already enrolled with more expected. State police guard the town as Cavalry protects monuments and routes. Gen Hunter Liggett named camp commandant with Gov Tener awaiting arrival.
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