Champion of the World Pancho Villa Dies After Abscess Surgery
Pancho Villa, famed boxing champion, died at St. Louis hospital after an abscess formation following his July 4 bout with Jimmy McLain. Surgeons said a submaxillary abscess formed during the operation, leading to strangulation and death. Autopsy ordered. Villa had learned of his newborn son, and plans for future fights were in progress before his illness.
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Youth Loses Eye From Old Type Golf Ball Explosion
Hastings Nebraska July reports John Aldrich of Superior son of the late Governor Aldrich sustained loss of an eye and facial bruising from the explosion of an old type golf ball. The ball cut into a hail containing acid, burning the eye and forehead as it exploded.
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Dayton Day After Scopes Trial Turmoil Highlights
Dayton reports a feverish morning after the Scopes trial night. Judge Ralston appeared fatigued at the courthouse while Bryan also seemed sleepy. A riot of traffic and a water power outage paused Dayton as a chimpanzee exhibit and Darrow speeches drew global attention. Rev. Byrd pivoted to become an electrician amid multiple job offers.
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Radio Programs Across Cities July 15 Schedule Notes
United Press radio listing details Wednesday July 15 programming on WRAF WOR WAIK WC WMAQ WHAG and others. Highlights include dance programs orchestral concerts Uncle Grobe Spanish lessons and daily news updates from stations in New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Detroit and more with varied times and host lineups.
W. Ut. Selah Society Postpones Meeting to July 24
The W. Ut. Selah club meeting with Mrs. Willard Keller, originally set for next Thursday, has been postponed a week and will now take place on Thursday, July 24.
Marriage Licenses and Maniac on the Run Near Newhall
Marriage licenses issued for Carl Mitchell Adle and Della Anna Garr of Sidney and Sidney resident. A frantic manhunt follows as a suspected killer, Knapp, linked to a Long Island taxi driver murder, escapes across multiple towns from Hempstead to Amsterdam and toward the Canadian border, with state troops involved.
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Move to Expedite Chinese Peace Plan
Swampscott Mass July 14 The United States government is making every effort to expedit e a conference of China by the powers signatory to the Washington nine power pact announced at the president’s summer home White Court The aim is to enlist the eight other powers including China in talks with the object of tranquility and prosperity for China in exchange for protection of foreigners within its territory.
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Manhunt Leads to Thousand Islands in New York
July 14 report from New York states a germ manhunt for Phillip Knox Knapp, accused slayer for a super thrill, has led investigators to the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River, a remote area tied to the case. The developing pursuit focuses on Knapp's possible whereabouts and next moves as authorities tighten the search.
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Cass Pioneer Edgar W. Smith Dies in Alabama
Edgar W. Smith, early settler born in Kentucky in 1861, died in Montgomery Alabama. Son of J. L. Smith, he moved to this county in 1904 with his parents and lived here several years before relocating to Alabama in the 1920s. He is a brother of Mrs Gravely of 305 Chestnut Street.
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Kentucky
Outing and meetings mark Atlantic notices
J P Hallock leaves town for a six week Manitou outing. The Greater Atlantic committee meeting at city hall is postponed due to warm weather. General Gill leaves for Wyoming for several months. Emma Dooley arrives on business from Hollywood. Gretchen Budd visiting aunt in Anita. Budd engagement announced for July 4 at 8 pm. R B McCauley returns from Yellowstone trip with family. J W Ward released on desertion charge. Atlantic water plant reports record use. Sunnyside pool water questioned but deemed pure. City considers water softeners for boilers. report from Newton referenced.
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Freight Rate Hearings Begin September First
The Interstate Commerce Commission will launch the largest U.S. freight rate inquiry on September 1 with initial hearings in Chicago focused on farm produce rates on western railroads. The proceeding is described as the most comprehensive in American transportation history.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Eight Hour Day For Oil Workers Begins Tomorrow
New York July 14 The eight hour day will be in operation tomorrow in the Standard Oil old fields. Labor circles call it a significant achievement comparable to steel industry gains. Labor officials hail it as a major boon for workers.
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Standard Oil Company
Twelve Hour Day Policies Describe Oil Work Hours
The industry has operated twelve hours since 1859 when the first well in the United States was drilled. Standard Oil workers will not all switch to an eight hour day immediately, with remaining camps continuing the twelve hour schedule. In outlying districts, workers prefer longer days to four hours of idleness.
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Standard Oil Company
Population figures for New York and other cities
New York City's population is estimated at 6,103,384 by the census bureau per figures released by the Merchants Association of New York. Chicago is listed at 2,?230, Denver 380,11, Des Moines 119,12, Omaha 211,868, Oakland 265,700, Portland 282,382, Salt Lake City 130,948, San Francisco 657,000.
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