magistrate fired over case of escape in Paris
Paris June 19 The minister of justice dismissed M Poitlevin the senior examining magistrate who led the investigation into Henry Lemoine accused of obtaining money from Julius Wernher the English diamond merchant by false pretences Lemoine fled when the case was called prompting the suspension for neglecting orders to guard him during the Panama scandal investigation
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Paris
M. Poitlevin
Henry Lemoine
Julius Wernher
Lemoine
M. Poitleven
M. Poltleven
Panama
Steamers Hard Hit by Freight Slump West Indies Trade
New York reports freight ships to West Indies and Panama suffer a sharp drop, carrying about two thirds of last year’s season volumes. Much bulk freight shifts to Baltimore for shorter trips and lower rates, with Red D, Atlas Hamburg American, Royal Mail, and others affected by Venezuela tensions and weak Venezuelan port demand.
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New York
Oines
West Indies
Panama
Baltimore
Atlas Line
Hamburg-American
Royal Mail
Red D Line
Royal Dutch West Indian Line
Uate Steamship Co
Clyde Ine
Venezuela
Venezuelan
Battle at Daybreak at Pine Camp in Civil War style clash
Battle reports from Pine Camp describe a morning engagement between the Blue Army under Colonel Hatfield and the Brown Army led by Brigadier General Clark. About 3,000 troops on each side contest a pontoon bridge over Black River with heavy musketry and cannon fire in progress.
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Pine Camp
Pine Ias
Blue
Hatfield
Regular Army
Brown
Clark
Massachusetts
Black River
Tornado Damages Outskirts of Soo City injures several
A tornado struck Soo City outskirts causing injuries to three in a Greenville residence where Mrs Mattle Howe and relatives were hurt. Demar Anville home wrecked. two barns and two houses destroyed including Morningside property. Fatally injured feared for Mrs Howe. others hospitalized.
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Bay City
Soo City
Mattle Howe
Greenville
Mra Howe
Charles Bak
Charles Youhill
Howe
Frea Demaranville
Morningside
Connecticut Forecast Warmer Tonight Into Saturday
Forecast calls for fair weather in Connecticut with light southerly winds and rising temperatures tonight and Saturday. A disturbance that moved northeast from North Dakota yesterday has shifted southeast of Lake Superior and triggered heavy local showers from the Rocky Mountains to Kansas and the upper Great Plains.
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Connecticut
North Dakota
Lake Superior
Rocky Mountains
Lakere
Kansas Bay
Denver Governor Escapes Injury in Farcical Attempt
In Denver on June 19 Assistant Secretary James B. Dougherty and Governor Henry A. Buchtel dodged a potential attack by Annie Jernebin or Jerebelm, an insane woman convinced the governor possessed $40,000. She had a concealed 32 caliber pistol. After threats at the executive office, Dougherty persuaded her to accompany him to the courthouse where a sanity complaint was filed and she was committed to the county hospital.
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Denver
Col
James BE. Dougherty
State Humane Society
Henry A. Buchtel
Annie Jerebelm
W. 8. Stratton
Humane Society
Dougherty
Miners Claim Settled After Embassy Japan Accord
The Collbran Bostwick mining claim in Korea is settled through an agreement among the American embassy in Tokyo the Japanese residency general at Seoul and the Korean government. R J Miller Jr served as the embassy’s Japanese secretary and interpreter during talks that lasted over a month. The deal includes a full revision of Korea’s mining laws to favor foreigners.
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Japan
Seoul
Collbran- Bostwick
Korea
Tokio
R. 3. Miller, Jr
South Britain Man Hurt At Saw Mill Fly Wheel
John D. Ingraham, of South Britain, was caught in a belt at a local saw mill and thrown against a fly wheel, suffering serious injuries. He was transported to Waterbury Hospital for treatment.
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South Britain
John D. Ingraham
Waterbury Hospital
Bad Fire in Reading and Other June News
Reading Pa June 19 The large store of the Suchter Hardware company burned today and several nearby buildings were damaged Loss estimated at 75000 Colonel Hampton Young dies in Chicago telegraph official and longtime operator Lord Shaftsbury tidal wave strikes British ship near Cape Horn seven entries in Dover Heligoland race Trust Company fails to open in Philadelphia with Samuel N Himan named receiver
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Hardware Company
Reading
Suchter Hardware Company
Victoria
B.C
Lord Shaftsbury
Port Talbot
Iquique
Cape Horn
Trust Company
Philadelphia
Penn
Lincoln Savings and Trust Company
Samuel N. Hineman
Unofficial primary results in Oregon and North Carolina
In Salem Oregon on June 19 unofficial returns show H M Cake 56 459 for Republican nomination and George Chamberlain 62 421 for Democrat in a U S senator race. In North Carolina the Fourth district Democratic convention instructed delegates for Bryan at the Denver convention. An ambassador was received by the German empress with her staff in attendance.
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Ry Salem
Ore
United States
H. M. Cake
George Chamberlain
Bryan
Raleigh
NS. C
North Carolina
Denver
Mill
Bertin
Hie
Sherman Wins Taft's Running Mate Nomination in 1908 Convention
Chicago reports Congressmen James Sherman of New York chosen as vice presidential candidate for Taft. Final convention session adjourned sine die at 11 47. Sherman led with 816 votes, Guild 75, Murphy 77, Sheldon 10, Fairbanks 1, 1 not voting. Washington and Rome reactions noted.
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Chicago
James §. Sherman
New York
Taft
William Warner
Missouri
Sherman
Guild
Murphy
Aheldon
Fairbanks
Taft Delayed Morning Start in Washington Visits
Secretary Taft slept in late after a busy night and was slow to descend for breakfast. A blue police officer stood at the curb while Taft received greeting from Lt Gen Henry C Corbin and prepared to travel to Cincinnati for a class reunion before heading to New Haven. The day began with Taft back at work at the White House as he conferred with President Roosevelt.
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Taft
Washington
K Street
Mra Taft
Henry C. Corbin
Shify
Philippines
Ohio
West
Cincinnati
New Haven
Roosevelt
Chairman Elected Delayed For Taft Campaign Manager
Chicago June 19. A Republican national committee chairman will not be chosen now. Selection is deferred until after a conference with Secretary Taft to settle his campaign manager preferences. The new committee plans to meet after sine die adjournment of the current session.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Taft
Fon Way
Taft to Name New Chicago Chairman After Delays
The plan for Secretary Taft to meet the Chicago committee today or tomorrow was scrapped due to other duties. Subcommittees will be sent to him, with several candidates proposed for the chairmanship while Taft’s preference remains unknown.
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Tee
Taft
Chicago
Taft Resigns as Secretary of War in Roosevelt Era
Secretary Taft submitted his resignation to President Roosevelt. The move takes effect July 1 after a White House conference. Taft plans to settle War Department duties in ten days and hinted at no definite post. He will attend Yale Class of 1878 anniversary in New Haven and awaits news from Chicago about a running mate. He thanked University Club members for their goodwill.
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Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
White House
War Secretary
War Department
Yale
New Haven
Vic
Chicago
Fairbanks
Schootle
University Club
Roosevelt praises Taft nomination for president
President Roosevelt expresses happiness over Secretary Taft's nomination. He says he has known Taft for years, shares the same aims, and believes Taft would be a strong, unifying leader, fit for the nation’s needs and free of personal bias. A separate note: Richertref her's Guy Rhodes wins Ascot's tri-ennial stake.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
James
Lincote
Dema- Bet
Tiger Attacks Keeper at Hast Lake Zoo in June Incident
Gerson, head animal keeper at Hast Lake park zoo in Los Angeles, was mauled by a male tiger while cleaning a cage. His wife freed him by attacking the animal with a fork, later aiding in restraining it until officials reinforced the cage bars. The injured keeper was hospitalized.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Herman Gerson
Hast Lake Park Zoo
Gerson
Ag Min Gerson
Harper
Independence favored by Philippine assembly vote
The Philippine assembly at Manila on June 19 declared by 57 to 15 that independence is the Filipinos’ aspiration and that they are ready for immediate independence. Speaker Osmena urged immediate independence, while progressist leaders argued the time is not yet ripe.
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Manilla
Philippine Assembly
Osmena
House
Progressist
Detectives Identify Suspect From Waterbury Photo
Detectives Daley and Dorman recognized Joseph Pierce from a single photograph, wa nted for theft in Bridgeport. The image was sent from Waterbury and Pierce allegedly stole two rolls of cloth. In San Francisco Major Carroll A Devol has been assigned to the canal zone post as chief of Personnel for the government staff, overseeing labor and materials on the big project with a wing pay plus canal commission salary.
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Waterbury
New Haven
Daley
Dorman
Joseph Pierce
Bridgeport
San Francisco
Carroll A. Devol
Army Quartermaster's Department
Canal Zone
Panama
Devo
Army
Washington
Canal Commission
Milliken dies on New York Central train en route to Newark
James W. Milliken Michigan state senator is stricken by apoplexy and dies aboard a New York Central train near Poughkeepsie while en route to Newark. He and his wife, from Traverse City, Michigan, accompanied the body to Grand Central Station. Two firemen injured in Chicago explosion at Commercial Cabinet Co.
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Newark
James W. Milliken
State Senate of Michigan
New York Central
Milliken
Traverse City
Michigan
Nations Council Recommends Wheat Flour Monopoly Revision
In Berne on June 19 the national council urged the federal council to revise the constitution to establish a state monopoly over wheat and flour production and distribution.
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Berne
Switzerland
Natonal Council
Federal Council
Tokio Pleased Over Taft Presidency Reception Abroad
Reports from Tokyo note broad gratification at Secretary Taft for the presidency. The telegrams express warm approval of his policy and popularity as a future leader, reflecting a favorable international reception to his rising political stature.
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Tokio
Taft
Sean &He
Doctor on Steamer St Louis Shoots Self in Cabin
Dr Thomas W Small chief surgeon of the American line steamer St Louis died by self inflicted gunshot in his cabin early today. He had been absent all night and returned cheerful before retiring to his state room. The motive remains unknown and he left behind the revolver in his right hand. He died before an ambulance surgeon arrived. Dr Small had nine years service with the line and lived with his wife in New York when ashore.
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New York
Thomas W. Small
American Line
St Louis
Small
Dr Small
Waterbury Aldermen Face Labor and Plumbing Inspector Bills
Waterbury workers threaten to petition the board of aldermen to replace non residents with residents, sparking a large clash. Debates over relocating the plumbing inspector's appointment power to the board of health also loom, with factions pledging a lively session. The next regular meeting will showcase employer and journeyman aims and the reasons behind them.
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Board of Aldermen
Department of Public Works
Waterbury
Board of Health
Sanitary Progress Report For Canal Zone In May
Washington reports a monthly sanitary survey by C. C. McCulloch Jr. shows overall progress in the canal zone during May. The death rate per thousand fell from 31.57 in 1907 to 20.87 this May across Panama, Colon, and the canal zone.
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Canal Zone
Washington
C. C. McCulloch, Jr
Panama
Colon
Jury Acquits Carrisk Hansen of Extortion Charge
A New York jury found lawyer Carrisk Hansen not guilty of extorting 15000 dollars from Philadelphia businessman Joseph E. O'Brien. The decision clears Hansen of all charges related to the alleged scheme.
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New York
Carrisk Hansen
Joseph E. O'Brien
Philadelphia
Hearst Gains in New York Assembly Contest
Hearst shows a 42 vote gain in the seventh district with 38 tercets of the seventh assembly district reported. He adds 13 in the ninth and 24 in the thirteenth while Clellan adds seven. Hearst totals 422 votes with many boxes still to be opened.
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New York
Hearst
King’s
Clellan
Printer William J. McMahon Found Dead on New Haven Line
The body of William J. McMahon, a Hat Press Co. printer, was found by a fireman after shoveling coal on a New York and New Haven locomotive. Police deem it possibly self-inflicted as the investigation notes disappearance hints and a package of papers to be turned over to the police or Yale Medical School if found.
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William J. McMahon
New Haven
New York
WN Haven
Hat Press Company
Pitkin Lane
McMahon
William J. Mahon
Brewster Street
Yale M School
Manor House Fire Destroys Fountain Grove Center
Santa Rosa Calif June 19 The manor house central to the Fountain Grove colony founded by Thomas Lake Harris was destroyed by a kerosene lamp explosion. Harris who arrived in the seventies built the manor at an estimated cost of 40 000. Disciples from various parts of the world gathered here including Laurence Oliphant and the sister of Colonel George F Waring of York. Harris later moved headquarters to New York.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Thie
Dne
Fountain Grove
Thomas Lake Harris
Harris
Laterence Oliphant
Enlish
Whoame
Hirriy
George F. Waring
York
F. B. Webley
New York
Aerial Experiment Board Ready to Trial June Bug
The Aerial Experiment Association completes the June Bug, a new flying machine named for the group’s third craft. Dr. and Miander Graham Bell are present as preparations proceed for an imminent trial, led by G. H. Curtiss who oversaw its construction.
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Hammonasport
Mia Ander Graham Bell
Sociation
G. H. Curtiss
Twenty Injured In Street Car Collision In Meadville
Twenty passengers were injured in Meadville Pennsylvania when a street car telescoped a freight car on a sharp curve. Several victims were seriously hurt as the crash occurred on the city street railway line today.
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Meadville
Assenger
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