Convicts Revolt and Fire at Western Penitentiary
Five riot alarms rang out from the Western penitentiary near Pittsburg at 12 38 PM as prisoners revolted and set buildings ablaze along the Ohio river. Fire departments and police rushed to the scene while alarms and communication with the facility were disrupted. Authorities reinforced guards as flames damaged facilities and several inmates reportedly suffered injuries and were moved to a distant first aid hospital.
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Pittsburg
Whio River
Old City of
Allegheny
C. A. Rook
Board of Penitentiary Managers
Pittsburgh Disputes
Deer Street
W. Haddock
Atall
John Frankes
Robert
Aldershive
Western
Pennsylvania
Farm
4Th Bellefonte
Ohio River
Haddock
Jane Addams and Vienna Meeting on Wartime Organization
Miss Jane Addams of Ottawa heads a wartime gathering where resolutions called for stronger operation of all branches of the organization. The aim is to mobilize women across the movement and coordinate information through the secretariat to preserve peace.
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Vienna
Jane Addams
Ohta
Enal
Heagwe
Bryces Arrive Aboard Celtic From Buenos Aires
Ambassador and wife reached New York after a voyage aboard the Celtic from Buenos Aires. they arrived today as part of a formal states visit.
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United States
Party Lines Drawn in Sims Dispute
Washington reports the Senate naval committee split along party lines over Admiral William S. Sims and Secretary Daniels. Majority faults naval leadership prewar delays, minority defends naval policy and urges reforms, with witnesses quoted at length and both sides asserting impact on wartime outcomes.
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Washington, D.C
Roypublicans
William S. Sims
American
Naval Administration
Senate Naval Committee
Sims
Daniels
Dunie
Wilton
Albert 8. Henson
Hale
Maine
Ball
Belaware
Keyes
New Hampshire
Pittman
Ropers
Riueriteymi
Navy Department
White
Rarnon
Sime
Devbe
Minister Lashed And Tarred In Miami Slaying Threats
Eight masked men abducted Rev. Phillip Serwin, English Church archdeacon, beating him, tarred and feathered him near downtown Miami. He reported threats of more violence against him and others who preached social equality. Police were alerted as the assault left him scarred and shaken.
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Miami
Pla
Phillip Serwin
Soth
Florida
Apott
Irwin
Smuts Reappears as Factor in Irish Negotiations
Irish conference moves amid signaling from Downing Street. De Valera met Lloyd George as Sinn Fein notes Ulster premier Sir James Craig remains outside talks. Smuts, long a behind the scenes influence, reappears in Chequers discussions guiding the peace process. Ulster talks continue with Viscount Fitzalan and cabinet members.
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Tendon
Associated Press
Jane Smnute
Ireland
Lady George
Downing Street
Viscount Fitzalan
General Smuts
Dublin
Bis
Lloyd George
King George
General
Sinn Fein
Valeri
Ulster
Uey
Peaceful Dublin Reports Aid Truce Maintenance
Dublin reports indicate no disturbance of peace or breach of the truce in rural Ireland over the weekend. In the Belfast area a lingering uncertainty remains about order, with sporadic outbreaks noted.
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Dublin
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Belfast
Episcopal Church Adverts Seeks Advertising Writer
New York July 18. Advertisements from the Episcopal Church publicity department seek a competent advertising writer to prepare copy for daily newspapers. The effort aims at general church advertising and evangelical purposes as part of a broader outreach.
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New York
Chereti Hae Bove
Cash register head quits in company order
Deyten Chin July th Johe Pat left their posts following orders issued by the company. The changes were announced today as part of routine corporate actions.
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Deyten
Chin
Hemming Case Declined Prosecution No Evidence Found
Northport New York July 18 Dietrich Attorney Young refused Sheriff Kellys request to prosecute Mrs Helen Hemming in connection with the death of her husband Henry G Hemming a New York broker shot by Frank Eberhardt caretaker of her estate who later killed himself There is no evidence she aided or abetted him and she warned him not to go there fearing injury
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Northport
N.Y
Dietrich
Young
Kelly
Helen Hemming
Henry G. Hemming
New York
Frank Eberhardt
Eberhardt
Hemming
Mr. Young
Tate
Helen Henderson Thorne Hemming
Mu Swere
Longe Island
Partridge
Hemming Murder Inquiry Reopens In Northport NY
New York banker Henry G Hemming was killed at his Long Island country estate. Sheriff Kelly and DA Young reopened the inquiry as Mrs Hemming faced questions about her knowledge and possible complicity. Hemming’s son-in-law and a caretaker were involved in the case.
Disarmament Topics Debated by League Subcommission
Paris July 18 The temporary Allied commission for armaments opened discussions on disarmament focusing on arms traffic and ratification of the treaty prohibiting arms trade in Africa. The subcommission examined private manufacture, enforcement under the league covenant, and possible amendments to be reported to the assembly.
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Paris
Associated Press
Ee Pt. Ee
Africa
United States
Sb-Commissior
Rene Viviani
Pranre
Castre
Arma
League of Mations
Assembly of the
Mame
Talk of the Town group vacation reports odd names
A garbled talk of town notes vacationing individuals includes several misread names and places. The fragment mentions Thermite Waleh and Mr demiee Tharewell with Liberty street figures and Barve Cy teapitade sewerday, alongside Pike and Sathevioe Pike related to Biente C15.
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Thermite Waleh
Kattomd
Amd
Demiee Tharewell
Liberty
Aeho Ulin
Adebeime Street
Wren
Lrmatmnens
Pirates Ships May Be Rum Runners On Jersey Coast
Reports describe mysterious blockade runners landing contraband whiskey near Wildwood Jersey, with whiskey valued at 20000 seized near a cove. Officials say smuggling on the coast is vast and may involve vessels with legitimate papers and runners evading signals along the three mile limit.
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North Atlantic
Jersey
Wildwood
Coast Guard
Lig Sel
Schooner Mayflower Defends International Fishermen Cup
Boston July 14 The schooner Mayflower sails fast defending the International Fishermen's Cup, beating the regular steamer in three hours, with a breeze shortening the trip. Fred Pigeon, director of the syndicate, notes the vessel’s daring voyage to and from the banks.
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Boston
Whari Oe Db
Hil Testa
Judge rules statements admissible in White Sox trial
The defense failed to suppress forty statements by Eldie Cleatte Joe Jackson Claude Willisme and others given before the grand jury. Judge Friend overruled objections and allowed those statements, part of the White Sox case involving alleged espionage and bribery linked to the 1919 World Series and Ray Schalk.
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Chivaza
Friend
Eldie Cleatte
Joe Jacksom
Claude Willisme
White Sox
Ray Schalk
Detectives Probe International Liner Jewelry Theft Ring
A report from New York details detectives addressing a suspected international gang of thieves aboard liners. The investigation follows multiple robberies on transatlantic voyages, with a ring led by a man named Mire L Showa tied to jewelry losses on several ships.
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True Atlantic States
Showa
New York
Payment of 7500 to Corcoran linked to bank law case
Boston July 18 Harry Levenson testified in a case seeking the removal of Middlesex DA Nathan A. Tufts over alleged payoffs connected to the International Service Company. Levenson said 7500 dollars funded stopping prosecution and involved Corcoran, Wagner, and other officials. he described installments, partial receipts, and a broader plan to withdraw V charges.
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Boston
Harry E. Levenson
J. Weston Alen
Supreme Court of District
Nathan A. ‘Tufte
Middlesex County
International Service Company
Levenson
William 4. Coporan
Tafte
Theompany
Cambridge
Sein Tutte
Perbert Gordon
H. A. Wawiner
James A. Ath
Oamjisny
New Bankhee Concer
Tufts
Tawe
Wagner
Ent
Corcoran
Comea
Havens
Lev
Almit Banking
Attorner
Levene
Coreman
Neue
Wiseliants
Arey
Watlailed
Lemuel W Peters
Voitees
Inter A Servier
Twft
Von
Tutts
German Cruiser Frankfurt Target Off Virginia Capes
July 18 report states navy and army airmen bombed the former cruiser Frankfurt at anchor 78 miles southwest of Cape Charles lightship. The ship had been at sea and bombed earlier by airships, with crews reported down by bombs and fire.
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North Dakota
Virginia Capes
Associated Press
Navy
Army
Frankfort
Cape Charles
Frankfurt
GIBBONS VERSUS CARPENTIER New York bout set
The report notes a heavyweight title clash planned for October between Gibbons of St Paul and Georges Carpentier in Madison Square Garden. Promoter Ed Kane and manager Rickard arrange terms as training and contract talks proceed with regional interest and public buildup.
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New York
Tereibbome
St. Paul
Pawterser
Varakiun
Eule
Serpetier
Richard Eievins
Tribbaene
A Fair Start. Sydney Milne N S
A cryptic OCR fragment references a start related to Sydney Milne and a transfer or event involving a King Pwdre Suttle. The readable text is garbled with several misspellings and incomplete phrases, but mentions a total around 150 000 and a name Bortya Trameript amid scattered names and figures.
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Sydney Milne
N.S. Duly
Agrathel
Auto Collision on Waterbury Bridge Injures Two
Mrs Joseph Cormier and daughter Nellie were injured when a Cambridge driver M F Bench struck their wagon on the Waterbury bridge. The wagon wheel, harness, and gear were damaged. Mrs Cormier suffered a knee injury and nerve strain. Nellie also injured. They were taken home by Mr Leach who assessed damages and offered to help. The bridge has a history of accidents and drivers are urged to exercise caution at both ends.
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Waterbury
Jy 18
Joseph Cormier
Mise
Nellie Cormier
M. F. Bench
Cambridge
Long Bridge
Cormier
Leach
Crossett
Leweh
Bowdoin Sails North with MacMillan Arctic Expedition
East Boothbay July 1 The Bowdoin schooner with the MacMillan Arctic expedition remained at anchor in the Damariscotta River after leaving Wheaton to stay for Sidney Nova Scotia. The vessel departed amid cheers from townsfolk as it headed down the coast toward the far north while the Wyering family and local figures saw it off.
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East Boothbay
Mwaiory
Buwdain
Damarigotta
Sundwe
Shopscott
Sidney
N.S
Thuredey
Ffo
Island of John's Bay
Howald D. MicMillan
Bie
Abe
W. C. Fore
Freeport
Little Harbor
Labraidor
Witting A. Hogdan
Montpelier Menaccused in Waterbury arrest report
Alfred Doupet and Joseph Crimini of Montpelier arrested in Waterbury Saturday. Russell pleaded guilty to intoxication charges. others, including Cormier Dowcett, pleaded not guilty. Motor vehicle incident injuries reported. several names and injuries listed. Damages estimated at $100 from a collision involving a sawmill machine.
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Alfred Doupet
Joseph Crimini
Amt
Mle Hue )Eatl
Montpelier
Waterbury
Secretary of 'S
Russsell
Cormier Anl
Albr Cuthbertson
Wiley Iu
Daird
Kilgur Fook
Chelsea
Thas
Eugene Hook
Hank
Pry Por Smithy
Rinostarre
Joorph Leunah
Frank A. Hremkway
Williamstown
Boy on Bicycle Run Over by Auto at South Main Corner
A boy riding a bicycle was struck by an automobile driven by Henry Wereatt at the South Main Street corner this afternoon. The boy, identified as Hing mieil, was taken to the hospital after the wheel passed over him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Henry Wereatt
Private Bank Closed Up at Merrimack Square
The eAte bank of R. H. Slobodkin and Company at Merrimack Square in the west end was closed today by Acting bank Commissioner Roy S. Hovey. With assets of 200 000 and deposits of 150 000, the bank was found in condition that called for improvement, but the company could not meet the commissioner's demands.
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Pen
eAte Bank
Barre Gelf Club Triumphs Over Rutland In Match
Twenty four members of the Barre Gelf club traveled to Rutland for a team match won by Barre 1405 to 645. Upcoming return games include Rutland at Barre and Barre at Hyde Park, with plans for a three club series and a Vermont state tournament in Rutland the first week of August drawing attention to growing interest and new club formations.
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Barre Gelf Club
Rutland
Rutland Country Club
Barre
Boone
Baste Rutland
Hyde Park
Lamoil
New Enurae
Aegemeer
Amitts
Marre
Club Teembere
Presbyterians Enjoy Picnic at Caledonia Park
Despite poor OCR quality the report describes Presbyterian Sunday school groups leaving the city by epetal cars for a Caledonia park picnic. Activities included a football game and races for children under seven and seven to eleven, with winners named such as Piret, Gladys Birnie, Edith We, Georgiana Watt, Clifton Birier, and Phyllis Hamilton. The event featured treats like Viertraet and sndas and noted a junior cricket-like event and a medal-like contest among participants.
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Presbyterian
Caledonia Park
Sndas
Piret
Gladys Birnie
Edith We Whind
Georgiana Watt
Boye
He Storga Alfred Milne
Ernest
Met ‘ Raer
Barbers Hamilton
Evelyn Crichtin
Chriety Melanie Dentacr
Clifton Birier
Nelwom
Viglet MacDonald
Hind
Phyllis
Milne
William Stephen Ax
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Benson
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Warrensburg
Anly
Bear Jahan
Setartey Wight
Smuts
de Valera
10 Downing Street
Eamonn de Valera
Llagyl George
No. 10
Crowle
Whitehall
Episcopal Church
Jobe B Patterson
Watters Co
Bride of
League of Nations
Talk OF
the Town
Mayflower
Joer
Dave Edrop
W. J. Corcoran
District Attorney’s Office
IN International Service CO
Matter
U. S. Navy
Sydney Mines
Gibbons VS
Carpentier
Waterbury Bridge
Bowdoin
MacMillan
Sidney, N.S
Montpelier Menn
South Main and
Church Streets
R. H. Slobodkin & Co
West End
Rutland Links
Williams On
Binck
Chafee
Simpeon
J. Carswell
Joner
Carswell
Johneen
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Ieonge Robertoon
Effert Cmlere
Ent & Roc
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