Woman Clings Eight Days on Cliff After Rescue at Banef
Mrs W E Stone wife of Purdue president fell with husband into a crevice on Mount Eanon while attempting rescue. She hung on a narrow ledge for eight days without food or water before being saved and brought down by Rammer Calde. Dr Stone’s body remains missing as search continues.
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Associated Press
Banef
Alberta
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Calgary Herald
Pm Seis
Stone
Rammer
Ealde
Fate
Mount
Eanon
Mia
Dr. Stone
Nirs
Dr. Bell
Winnipes
Shearable
Shirt Factory Riot at McAlester Penitentiary Ends in Death
In McAlester Oklahoma July 29 a 20 minute prison riot at the state penitentiary shirt factory left one dead three seriously hurt and about 50 with minor injuries. Convicts smashed machines and chairs after Mack Whitehead signaled the mutiny. Guards fought hand to hand to quell the outbreak as 216 machines were wrecked and many shirts damaged.
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Associated Press
M'Alester
Okla
Mack Whitehead
Ian
Gallos to be built inside jail for executions
Sheriff orders gallows erected in Silver Bow County Jail for the hangings of Steve Byrne and Theodore Chronopolis, rather than the yard. Judge Lynch and officials toured the jail to choose the site, with spectators limited to legal witnesses and invited friends.
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Steve Byrne
Theodore Chronopolis
Silver Bow
Larry
Butte
Poisoned by spoiled cabbage sickens eight in city
Eight people including five children were hospitalized tonight from poisoning believed to stem from spoiled cabbage. The victims include Mrs. E. C. Peasley and her children, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Husman and their daughter Ruth, 16 months, who is expected to die, and Marjorie Hass, daughter of Mrs. J. W. Hass.
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Associated Press
Eapolis
Tocal Hospital
E. C. Peasley
A. D. Husman
Ruth
Marjorie Hass
J. W. Hass
Governor Len Small Tours Illinois Roads Plan
The Associated Press reports Governor Len Small began a state tour by automobile to promote the $60,000,000 road program approved by voters. He replied to charges he delays warrants tied to three indictments in Sangamon County, stating he will conduct official business from the car and continue directing state affairs for several days.
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Associated Press
Hicago
Len Small
Chicago
Sangamong County
President Harding Heads to White Mountains on Mayflower
President Harding departs Washington aboard the Mayflower for a rest period in New Hampshire's White Mountains. The trip includes a Plymouth address for Pilgrim tercentenary and a Lancaster hospitality visit with Secretary of War Weeks, with Mrs. Harding joining the voyage.
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Washington
Harding
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Plymouth
Mass
Lancaster
N. H
Portland
Hampton Roads
Two Girls Drown Attempting Rescue at Union Pool
In Malerite Oliver and Pearl Freems drowned when they tried to save a companion at a Union pool. A bystander heard screams and swam to the scene, but he could not save them. The incident occurred on July 22 as onlookers watched the tragedy unfold.
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Malerite Oliver
Pearl Freems
Jone Sworn
Union
Gga Upi
Ofanea
Mnchine
Shornert
Alleged Gunmen Heading to Chicago From Hudson
A pair of men nicknamed Terrible Tommy OConnor and James Gallagher, described as alleged gunmen, were transported from St. Paul to Chicago by a special Chicago detectives car on Train No. 10. They were expected to arrive in Chicago around 11:30 a.m. The report notes other brief items from Bozeman and Washington.
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Associated
Hudson
Wis
Tommy" O'Connor
James Gallagher
Chicago
St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Omaha
American Legion protest pardon for Debs sparks fury
Amid a July telegraph from Indianapolis the American Legion warned President Harding against pardoning Eugene V Debs calling such action a license to disregard law and order. National Commander John G Emery asserted ex service men would react quickly and unite against any clemency.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Eugene Kshebs
John G. Emery
American Legion
Hardi
Legion
Debs
Lord Northcliffe Denied Embassy Attentions in Washington
Northcliffe of London left Washington after a two day visit without embassy reception, amid the dispute between the Times owner and Lord Curzon. Invitations to a dinner in his honor were withdrawn, though he dined tonight at Mrs. E. B. McLean’s home with guests including Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador.
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Associated Press
Washington
Northcliffe
British Isles
Lord Northcliffe
England
Ies Press
Lord Curzon
Lord
McLean Home
E. B. McLean
Sir Auckland Geddes
Misquoted King of England Denied in Parliament
Prime Minister Lloyd George read a statement authorized by King George denying any interview with Lord Northcliffe. The king insisted no such conversations occurred and that his speech to the Northern Ireland parliament followed constitutional practice. The move aimed to quell mischief and avoid Allied tensions.
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Associated Prec. Don
Jorge
House of Comp
Lay
King George
Lord Northcliffe
London Times
Lloyd George
Bihal
Mall
Hapress
His
Northern Ireland
Io Hope
Howard Elliott Optimistic on General Outlook
Howard Elliott expresses optimism about the overall outlook amid uncertain conditions. He notes a cautious but hopeful stance, suggesting steady progress and a belief that challenges will yield to gradual improvement.
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Howard Elliott
Proclamation of Peace May Issue From Mountains
Washington July 29 The White House indicated President Harding may issue a proclamation of peace with Germany during his New England trip though Attorney General Daugherty said recommendations would be withheld until his return. An earlier proclamation might be decided on.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Germany
New England
White House
Daugherty Hay
Habeas Corpus Writs Target British Commanders In Ireland
Dublin reports writs of attachment seek Gen Sir Nevil MacReady and Maj Gen Sir Edward Strickland over John Egan death sentence and prisoner escape from Limerick jail. Uncertainty follows as appeals possible and further moves in peace talks loom amid Valera quiet in London.
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John Egan
Limerick
Associated Press
Dublin
Nevil MacReady
Ireland
Edward P. Strickland
Munster
Sergeant Hanna
Genreal MacReady
Stricklnd
House of Lords
Hanna
MacReady
Higgins
Howeve
Cieneral MacReady
London
Widow Mrs Lindsay Executed In Ireland War Record
Dublin July 29. Mrs J W Lindsay widow of a Cork land owner kidnapped from her home at Loughford was executed, according to a Defense Dept letter. The dispatch says she was directly responsible for conveying to the enemy information that led to the execution of five British soldiers and to a 25 year penal servitude sentence for another man. The sentence on Mrs Lindsay was postponed while she appealed to General Strickland.
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Associated Press
Dublin
J. W. Lindsay
Cork
Oachford
Dall Bireann Defense Department
Lindsay
Land
Ireland
Ded
Accomplishment Toward Relief of Financial Affairs
A White House statement released today defends four months of administration effort to ease financial conditions. It highlights reduced discount rates by Federal Reserve banks, treasury initiatives, railroad settlement actions, and relief measures for agriculture and livestock tied to wartime finance.
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Washington
White House
Federal Reserve
Ce Corporation
Saoutem
CHICAC Starvation Strike Victim Transferred to Hospital
A detainee awaiting trial was hospitalized on July 14 after a prolonged hunger strike. His condition was described as serious as authorities reported his refusal to eat while in jail.
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Chicac
Fic
Double Tragedy in Chicago Courtroom Sparks Panic
In Chicago on July 29 a courtroom scene ended in tragedy when Kellogs, in uniform, opened fire after being sentenced for contempt in disobeying a property order. Ackley was fatally wounded, and Kellogs died after firing six shots that shattered the bench and walls. Panic ensued as spectators fled and men scrambled for exits.
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Chicago
Ackley
Charles A. McDonald
Kellogs
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