May Not See Son Graduate
Washington, D. C., June 14. President Taft may skip the New Haven trip to see his son graduate next week. If business pressures mount, he will forego the pleasure. A commission to study supervision methods for future stock and bond issues was approved after initial friction among conferees. The conference committee kept the House long and short haul provision, delaying rate increases for eleven months and directing the ICC to hear related questions promptly.
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Taft
New Haven
Conference
Interstate Commence Commission
Joe Gans Near Death in Phoenix Tuberculosis
Reports from Phoenix say former lightweight champion Joe Gans is near death from tuberculosis. A San Francisco paper offered him a story fee for the Jeffries Johnson fight, but doctors say he is too weak to travel. Gans has worsened since arriving in Phoenix and lingered in Baltimore before seeking a change.
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San Francisco
Phoenix
Arizona
Joe Gans
Gans
Jeffries-Johnson
Joe
Baltimore
Waterville Votes on School District Withdrawal
Waterville Washington voters decided whether school districts 12 and 7 should leave the high school district. If withdrawal occurs, the district schools would face a reduced tax rate.
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Waterville
Wash
Knots in Woodwork Sealed by Sap Removal and Shellac
Popular Mechanics notes knots and sappy spots resist paint. The fix draws sap with a gasoline torch, then covers with shellac and a filler mix to prevent sap bleed. For stubborn knots, trace, cover with asbestos, heat, and remove sap before finishing.
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Japan
Magnets Prevent Explosions in Grain Mills
A large malting concern installed electromagnets to remove iron particles from grain before processing. The system cleans 800 to 1000 bushels per hour and, when loaded, magnets are swung aside and swept clean by residual magnetism. Since installation no explosions have occurred.
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Scientific American
Balloonist Fights Gale In Harrowing New York Flight
New York June 15. Frank Owens an aeronaut faced a half gale as he piloted a huge dirigible over the city. The craft struck wires and brushed roofs before landing safely in Brooklyn after a perilous dash past Park Row and City Hall. One hundred thousand spectators watched the tense sequence. Owens escaped serious injury after tying the rip cord and drifting into electric wires on final descent.
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New York
Frank Owens
Owen
Brooklyn
Owens
Belleville
N. J
Jersey City
Park Row
City Hall
World Building
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Today’s Events and Meetings Listed for Local Venues
A schedule of gatherings includes a reception at the Elman for Mrs. Savage, Presbyterian and Christian prayer meetings, Red Men at Eagle Hall, Spanish War Veterans, Christian Science at Elks Hall, Bellevue Grange Squillchuck, Socialist meeting at Beale Hall, Baptist Boys’ Club, Methodist Ladies’ Aid at Mrs Myer’s home, Wenatchee Theatre Vaudeville, Gem Theatre motion pictures, Y M C A at the Commercial Club, and Fourth of July events at the Commercial Club.
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Eagle Hall
Christian Science
Elks Hall
Bellevue Grange
Squillchuck
Beale Hall
Baptist Boys
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Myer
Wenatchee Theatre
Gem Theatre
Commercial Club
Water Commissioner Attends Odd Fellows Meeting in Yakima
P H Sherburne returned home Saturday night after attending the Odd Fellows gathering in North Yakima. Delegates from the city included George D. Perry from the I O O F lodge John D Ross from the Canton P H Sherburne from the Encampment and Miss Maud McNeil from the Rebekahs. Ross could not attend the meeting.
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P. H. Sherburne
Odd Fellows
North Yakima
Yakima
George D. Perry
I. O. O. F. Lodge
John D. Ross
Canton
Maud McNeil
Rebekahs
Ross
War debated as cause and cure in Spain and Cuba conflict
The Senate discussion on the naval appropriation bill features Senator Heyburn arguing the people avoid wars but rulers compel. Senator Depew refutes this about Spain. James Boyle recalls negotiations and asserts war arose from hot heads in Congress and yellow press. McKinley favored peace but public sentiment demanded a war. Congress did not drive it.
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Senate
Heyburn
Post-Intelligencer
Depew
Spain
McKinley
New York
Cuba
Porto Rico
James Boyle
Ohio
Congress
Yellow Press
Boyle
William McKinley
United States
Sinking of the Maine and the Path to War
The text notes that yellow journalism inflamed US sentiment against Spain and that the sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor sparked a surge of patriotism. It claims war became inevitable as the people demanded action, and they remained united until the conflict concluded.
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Spain
Maine
Havana
Benders Feat Twelfth No Hit Game Pitched in American League
Al bert Bender pitched a no hit shutout for the Philadelphia Athletics against the Cleveland Americans. The piece lists twelve no hit games in the league with names like Young Joss and F Smith, noting perfect games by Young and Joss. Dates range from 1904 to 1910 with various matchups and teams.
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Bender
Cleveland Americans
Albert Bender
Philadelphia Athletics
Young
Joss
Frank Smith
Callahan
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Philadelphia
Tannehill
Winans Stable Projects on Grand Circuit
Louis Winans of Brighton England sends the first European stable to North Randall with Al Pennock as trainer. Key entries include Allen Winter the $50,000 Derby winner and Siliko the Kentucky Futurity winner with European mark 2.08. European bred horses will race in slow trotting classes. Siliko’s return will be watched, likely starting in Kalamazoo’s $2,000 2:09 trot.
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Stlike
Allen Winter
North Randall Track
Louis Winans
Brighton
England
al Pennock
Ohio
Winans
Siliko
Kalamazoo
Dixie to Defend Cup in British Trophy Race
The Dixie II power boat owned by Frederick K. Burnham will compete for the British international trophy in the August 20 event. Burnham, now a member of the Motorboat Club of America, announced the entry of the Dixie II as one of the fastest racing craft in the country.
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Frederick K. Burnham
Motorboat Club of America
Johnson the Great Twirler Would Break Records With Strong Team
Washington star Walter Johnson is praised for control curves and speed. The piece notes he has lost many one run games due to weak support and argues a top club like the Cubs Pirates Tigers or Phillies could elevate him to leading win totals.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Washingtons
Cubs
Pirates
Detroits
Philadelphias
Hudson River Rowing Regatta Set For July 16
The Hudson River Rowing Association stewards schedule the annual regatta on the Waverly course. Events include junior single and double gigs junior four oared barge junior four oared gig senior four oared barge and junior centipede all on conditional entry of three crews.
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Hudson River
New York
The
Hudson
Waverly
Virginia Adopts Stricter Auto Law In Effect Today
The new Virginia automobile law, similar to Maryland’s, goes into effect with annual registration and fees by machine horsepower. It imposes strict speed and highway operation rules and allows appeals to the circuit court of the arresting county.
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Virginia
Richman
Secretary of State
Maryland
Montana Club Women Meet in Kalispell Federation Assembly
The Montana State Federation of Women's clubs opens its annual meeting in Kalispell June 15 with delegates from most major Montana clubs attending. A three day program features speakers addressing public interest topics and diverse club activities.
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Kalispell
Mont
Montana State Federation of Women’s Clubs
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BLUG
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Seattle
Washington, D. C
Britt
Nelson
DIXIE
Twirler
Montana Club
M O.p.nelson
Washington State Board of Optometry
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Hart Schaffner
Marx
Fuggery Wenatchee
Wenatchee
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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