Judge Hanford Resigns Amid Senate Impeachment Inquiry
Judge Cornelius H. Hanford of the U S district court telegraphed his resignation to President Taft amid a house judiciary subcommittee impeachment probe. The inquiry stemmed from his 1911 naturalization ruling against Olsson for socialistic views and alleged misconduct including intoxication on duty and favors to Northern Pacific Railroad. President Taft awaits the judge’s letter before acting.
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Seattle
Wash
Cornelius H. Hanford
United States District Court
House Judiciary Committee
Taft
Naturalization
Olsson
Hanford
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Northern Pacific
Richard A. Bailinger
Secretary of the Interior
Charles F. Munday
Alaska
Washington
Deneen Reaffirms Republican Loyalty in Illinois
Gov Charles S Deneen and four Republican nominees told a Progressive party committee they remain Republicans and will back the Republican national ticket not Roosevelt. Senator Dixon warned this could spur a second state ticket aligned with the new party after talks at the Congress hotel and statehouse.
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Chicago
Charles S. Deneen
Progressive Party Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph M. Dixon
Congress Hotel
Medill McCormick
Chauncey
Dewey
J. T. Williams
Sterling
B. F. Harris
Champaign
F. G. Allen
Moline
Statehouse
Springfield
Dixon
New Tree at Appomattox
Washington July 24 The famous apple tree near Appomattox Court House Virginia where Johnston surrendered to Grant is said to have been carried away and replaced by a new tree planted by Governor Wilson and others.
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Appomattox
Washington
Appomattok Courthouse
Joe
Grant
Sou
Wilson
1912 Olympic Games End With Sweden Leading
Stockholm reports the 1912 Olympic Games concluded with Sweden leading the medal table. Yachting events contributed to Sweden's 188 total points as the final standings were tallied.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Death Follows Storm Across Regions from New England to Pittsburg
Severe rain storms with high winds swept along the coast from New England to the Virginia capes and west to Pittsburgh. Two people drowned in Wilmington Delaware and another drowned atop a twelve story building in New York. In Pittsburgh a man died as trolley lines were suspended and railroads washed out with basements flooded.
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New York
New England
Virginia Capes
Pittsburg
Wilmington
Del
Catlin Seat Vacated Over Election Fraud
Washington reports that Representative Theron B. Catlin of Missouri loses his seat after the elections committee finds he secured his victory through fraud. The panel, 6 to 8, says $13,000 was spent by Catlin and his father Daniel Catlin, reputed tobacco magnates of St Louis, with no evidence of the congressman's personal knowledge.
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Washington
Theron B. Catlin
Missouri
Laura. Merriam
William R. Merriam
Minnesota
House Elections Committee No. 2
Representative Catlin
Congress
Pangigete
Daniel Catlin
St Louis
Theron E. Catlin
St. Louis
Laura Merriam
W. R. Merriam
Catlin
Harvard
Telegraphic Notes Across Brief Airs of July News
Impeachment trial for Judge Archbald fixed August 3 with formal answers due by then and possible fall trial. Senate approves timetable for tariff bills with July dates for wool excise and sugar measures. Grand Trunk chief Hays, aboard the Titanic, reportedly signed coal property contracts worth 10 million. Nine drowned in a cloudburst at Jacobs Creek, including Mrs Raymond and six children. Joel Pathenitz wins a 2340 pace on a heavily rained track.
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Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Hmit
Senate
Pittsburg
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunk’ Railway
Lfe
Jacobs Creek
John Raymond
Woman Admits Fatal Error After Railroad Wreck
Mrs. Julia A. Wilcox a former Dunning inmate and Western Springs signal operator told coroner's inquest at La Grange Illinois that a misinterpreted telephone order stopped trains, causing the collision on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line that killed 13. The inquest heard evasive testimony as investigators probed Sunday's disaster.
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Chicago
Julia A. Wilcox
Hospital For the
Dunning
Western Springs
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
la Grange
Andrew Lang Dies After Illness in Scotland
London reports the death of Andrew Lang, essayist and historian, noted educator of the era. He died of heart failure in Benchery, Desside, Scotland, on Sunday after arriving at the Hotel Benchery from London last Tuesday in apparent good health.
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Andrew
Lang
London
Andrew ‘Lang
Benchery
Desside
Scotland
Seom
Swartz Body Found in Tenement on Chrystie Street
The body of Nathan Swartz was found on Thursday on the fourth floor of a Chrystie Street tenement after police investigated a claim by the fourteen year old Julia Connors.
Italian Torpedo Boats Bombard Dardanelles Forts
Italian torpedo boats attacked the Dardanelles entrance on Friday. Turkish forts replied, sinking two Italian war vessels and damaging six more. The exchange lasted 45 minutes as ministers hurried to the palace to discuss closing the straits. Rome says it knows nothing of the reported engagement.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Dardanelles
Tewfik Pasha
London
Aegean Sea
Sea of
Marmora
Rome
Italy
Campaign Committee Named For Wilson Presidency Run
Sea Girl New Jersey July 20 The committee to run Governor Wilson’s campaign for president was selected at a conference at the nominee’s summer home. It lists 14 members from the national committee and extra appointments including Senators Gore O Gorman Reed and Representatives McGillicuddy Burleson and McAdoo with McCombs as chairman.
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Sea Girl
N. J
Wilson
Wiliam F. McCombs
New York
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Robert S. Hudspeth
New Jersey
Willard Salusbury
Delaware
Wisconsin
Will R. King
Oregon
National Committee
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
James A. O’gorman
James A. Reed
Missouri
Daniel J. McGillicuddy
Maine
Alberts. Burleson
Texas
William G. McAdoo
Robert Shaw Artist Dies in Wilmington Mystery
Robert Shaw, noted water color artist, is reported dead in Wilmington. A fragmentary telegraphic report from Madrid notes an attempt on life elsewhere and mentions Infanta Isabella with unclear timing, suggesting a wider incident prior to July 22.
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Robert Shaw
Wilmington
Del
Agidgethher
Yead Shere
Infanta Isabella
Madrid
Aie
Towel Plot Indictment Targets Ml RRS In NER Shoes Case
An indictment charges Ml RRS in a Towel Plot connected to a Ner shoe operation. The case outlines alleged thefts and conspiracy involving the accused and associates, with prosecutors seeking formal action.
Parker Had Million in 1904 Campaign Funds
Senate hearing unveils that Alton B Parker’s 1904 campaign nationwide fund stood near one million dollars with transfers to Maine Colorado and Nebraska. W F Sheehan, former Democratic executive committee chair, says a rule barred trust money. $10 000 from American Sugar Refining was returned after notice. Postmaster Hitchcock testifies 1908 taft funds totaled 1 655 518 27 with no corporate contributions due to a new law.
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Washington
Alton B. Parker
Democratic
W. F. Sheehan
New York
Senate
Sheehan
Democratic National “Executive
Maine
Colorado
Nebraska
American Sugar Refining Company
Havemeyer
State Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Albany
N.Y
Hitchcock
Congress
Emperor Matsuhito Ill. Japan Faces Critical Health Crisis
Tokyo reports the emperor Matsuhito is gravely ill with acute nephritis and uremic poisoning symptoms. Empress attends at his bedside as the 60 year old sovereign's condition worsens after a Friday collapse. Crown Prince Yoshihito, recovering from chickenpox, may visit his father.
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Tokyo
Matsuhito
Japan
Yoshihito
Mail theft losses reach 120 million, 1,063 arrests
Postmaster General Hitchcock reports through last fiscal year ending June 30 arrests for defrauding the mails total 1,063 and money filched amounts to 120 million. Washington, July 23.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Taft’s New Aid Carmi Thompson Nomination Sent
Carmi Thomson of Ohio named as assistant secretary in Taft administration. White House sources indicate nomination sent to the Senate. Thomson listed as the fourth secretary role, with details pending confirmation.
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Taft
Washington
Carmi Thompson
Ohio
Bae
White House
Senate
Tragic Zapatista Attack Kills Sixty on Mexican Train
Zapatistas attacked a passenger train between this city and Cuernavaca Morelos. a mine exploded under the track as the locomotive passed. Federal troops were overwhelmed with heavy casualties. sixty killed, many wounded, and the express and baggage cars looted and burned. An American conductor, Aller, likely died. Gomez arrested in San Antonio with Guzman and Dr Rueda.
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Mexico
Zapatistas
Cuernavaca
Morelos
Zapatistag
Aller
San Antonio
Tex
Emilio Vasquez
Gomez
Secret Service
Francisco Guzman
P. Rueda
Cloudburst Destroys Mining Camps In Nevada
A cloudburst in Reno Nevada reportedly destroyed the Seven Troughs and Mazuma mining camps with many lives lost. Doctors are being rushed to the scene and communication lines are cut, delaying details for several hours.
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Reno
Nev
Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy Featured in Letters
Testimonials from Christina Reep and Joseph A. Lynch credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with healing after surgery fears and postnatal inflammation. Reep notes relief from Sanative Wash and avoided operation. Lynch reports recovery after two months of use following childbirth.
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Peoria
Isl
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jessup
Joseph A. Lynch
Fool Question Answered in a Witty Exchange
A brief dialogue between Percy and Virginia reveals marriage prospects amid witty doubt. Virginia says riches would not increase her love but would heighten anticipation for their wedding day.
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Percy
Virginia
Two Enough for Her at the Library Line
A brief scene shows a small boy waiting for a librarian with a request. He asks for a book titled Twenty Thousand Legs Under the Sea but the librarian replies she only has two legs and they are not under the sea.
Cigar Mystery Arises From Mantelpiece Tale
In The Glveyway Jane asks her father how four cigars appeared on the mantel. He recalls Henry took them from his vest last night to avoid breaking them, then forgot. The moment brings a forced laugh as the family ponders Henry's carelessness.
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Glveyway
Jane
Henry
Detroit Free Press
A Winning Start Aims to Curb Digestive Dangers
A bright teacher warns that breakfast choices can harm health if not digestible. She recalls two years ago when a simple fruit toast and eggs caused great distress, showing digestion as key to wellness and cautioning against bland, slow-to-believe notions about stomach issues.
Western Canada crops show splendid outlook for harvest
A northern agricultural assessment predicts a record harvest as Central Canada leads global grain markets with 16 million acres of wheat oat barley and flax. Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba report favorable conditions with rains aiding crop growth. total wheat estimates approach 250 million bushels.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
West
Mischievous Child Reacts To Church Wordplay In Boston Address
Secretary Shaw recounted a Back Bay girl curious about the word devil during a witty after dinner talk in Boston. The child asked how to spell devil while writing to Yale, insisting on telling her brother about Auntie’s Christian Endeavor meetings.
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Wham ‘Shaw
Christian Endeavor Societyy
Boston
Back Bay
Yale
Brother
Between Girls Breaks Off Engagement Over Short Letters
A fragment from a newspaper column shows a character deciding to end her engagement to Cholly. She believes he cannot truly love her because his letters are brief, with only seven pages shown as evidence.
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Cholly
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