Dynamite Johnny O Brien a famed sea roamer in Cuba and Haiti
The New York Herald recounts Captain Johnny O Brien known as Dynamite Johnny, a famed 19th century filibuster captain who ran dynamite to Cuban insurgents and aided Haiti’s political upheavals. Born April 2 1837 in New York lower east side, he built a daring career from caulker to blockade runner, with expeditions to Nassau Colombia and Matamoros, earning notoriety for fearless missions and a lifelong mystique about his tactics. He died last Thursday night after a strenuous life near 60, amid reminiscences of his blockade runs and support for Cuban independence.
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French Courtesy Governs Police in Their Arrests
Washington July 14 French courtesy marked every phase of a suffrage demonstration before the White House by 16 members of the woman's party for the Bastille anniversary. Police under Captain Flathers conducted the roundup with bows and cash bonds, all arrests handled politely and bonds returnable after court.
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Lumber Makers Stand Firm Against Strikes in Pacific Northwest
Seattle July 14 E Grammer chairman of the defense committee says all manufacturers have signed an agreement to not yield to strikers and a large portion of the 500000 defense fund has been paid in Trouble is expected Monday when timber workers at Gray's Harbor plan to strike for the eight hour day Shingle workers in Washington and British Columbia call a meeting for Monday I W W strikes shut down many logging camps today but no sawmills have closed yet Grammer says manufacturers will not concede from the ten hour day He says IWW agitates the upcoming strikes not representing the majority of workers
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Grays Harbor Logging Camps Hit by IWW Strike
Grays Harbor and Hoquiam faced severe labor disruption as a general IWW strike shut down nearly all logging camps in the district. About 3,000 workers reportedly left jobs, with broader work stoppages noted though no major clashes or explicit operator demands were reported beyond the eight hour day.
Fire in lumber camp blamed on strike agitators
Hoquiam Washington July 14 A fire started tonight at the Lester Logging company works and spread to the Shafer Bros camp as crews battled the blaze. The blaze touched the green timber and camp buildings after telephone wires were found cut. Officers and company members suspect Industrial Workers of the World set the fire but lack absolute proof.
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Extradition denied in Ruth Cruger murder case
Rome July 14 The ministry of foreign affairs informed the American embassy it is impossible to extradite Alfredo Cocehl the man charged with killing Ruth Cruger, citing legal obstacles and diplomatic considerations.
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Belgian Commissioners Have Gay Time in Losing
Los Angeles on July 14 The Belgian mission exhausted by two weeks of travel but pleased with US regard enjoyed a holiday tied to the fall of a battle. They breakfasted with local French colonists then toured the city with receptions and auto rides ending in a formal banquet. They spent the day without a scheduled program at the request of the visitors and planned church, hotel solitude, a Pasadena visit, then departure for Salt Lake City Monday.
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Emperor William Edict Tests Prussian Diet Reform
Berlin dispatch notes that if the Prussian diet rejects the emperor’s electoral reform decree the government may take drastic steps. The edict requires reforms to be ready in time for the next elections, with conservatives likely to resist while reformers anticipate victory alongside the monarch against reactionary forces and big industry.
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General von Stein Resigns as Prussian War Minister
Berne July 14 official Berlin telegram reports General von Stein, Prussian minister of war, has resigned. The Prussian war office is the Imperial military college of War for the empire, with General von Mein having recently aroused conservative opposition through pan German activities.
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Ney Is Selected To Go After Food Speculators
San Bernardino July 14 announcement that Francis J. Heney has received notices from Washington appointing him to head a federal commission investigation into food speculators and the alleged food trust. He is tasked with probing activities and operations tied to the food industry.
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Most Severe Aerial Battle Since War Began
London reports a major air clash with Britain claiming victory in the most severe aerial fight since the war began. On Thursday in France, 14 German planes were shot down and 16 driven out of control, the war office announced. Nine British machines were lost in the fighting.
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Raid on IWW Headquarters Nets Nine Arrests in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri on July 14 nine men were arrested during a raid on the Industrial Workers of the World headquarters by members of the national guard. A sizable quantity of ammunition and equipment was confiscated.
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National Guarande Mental Instructions
Thirty Years For Stasso Murder Case In Helena
Antoine Stasso, 40, ex police on the Flathead reservation, was sentenced to thirty years in prison for the murder of Paul Polson, an Indian. He was tried in the United States court in Helena. the jury returned a second degree murder verdict after deliberating for under an hour.
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Senate Ends Fourth Week of Food Bill Debate
Washington July 14 The senate finished its fourth week of debate on the administration food control bill amid conference on amendments and no vote taken on the measure next Saturday. Majority Leader Martin and Senator Hollis led talks to narrow disputes and remove items such as steel and cotton from the bill while considering licensing extensions for the food program.
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Boy Taken By Probation Officer After Home Complaint
A 12 year old boy, accompanied by a probation officer, went to police headquarters with a complaint about his mother who allegedly beat him and forced him to attend a hockey school. The mother resides on East Brondwa. The case is under police investigation.
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Rodgers Urges Miners Return In Butte War Context
Rodgers addressed miners in Butte urging return to work amid wartime conditions. He explained government takeover questions, noted mines’ owners would not recognize their union, and highlighted growing return pressures as allied trades prepare to resume. A press resolution condemned deportations and urged congressional inquiry.
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Motion Picture Vital to World Trade and Culture
The spread of American cinema has linked distant peoples through shared films, boosting U S leadership in production. Reports show strong European, Asian, African interest, with exports rising and American studios expanding into raw film materials amid growing global demand.
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Former lightweight contender Freddie Weeks arrested for drunkenness
A man giving the name Freddie Weeks, claimed to be a former lightweight boxing contender, was arrested on Anaconda road late last night after partially disrobing and going to bed in the street. He had put on his underclothes when picked up. The suspect faces drunkenness charges.
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Our Angel Bands by L A Osborne Butte
A poetic meditation by L A Osborne of Butte extols Butte’s angel bands over distant cities. The speaker travels to worship beauty yet finds that no city rivals Butte’s angel bands in creating soulful, freeing art through their curving lines and radiant form.
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