Northwest coal famine worsens despite high prices
Associated Press reports a mid summer coal famine across the northwestern states with Montana and the Great Plains starved for supply. The disappointment is widespread as Canada and Australia fail to fill demand while rail expansion and mining limits strain access.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Butte
Montana
Northern Pacific
Hocking Valley
Ohio
Spokane
Canada
Northwestern
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Australia
Japan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Nova Scotia
Towit
Wyoming
Dakotas
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Arizona
Nevada
Steamer Shinnecock Aground in Dense Fog
The Long Island sound steamer Shinnecock from Greenport ran ashore on Hert Island in fog with 200 passengers aboard. A tug assisted. passengers were kept calm and moved to the deck, then taken to City Island by launch and later returned to New York after the ship was floated at high tide.
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New York
Long Island Sound
Greenport
Long Island
Hert Island
City Island
Greek Consul to Probe Roanoke Riot at Greek Restaurants
Roanoke Virginia July 15 Greek consul in Washington traveling to Roanoke to investigate Saturday night riot that wrecked ten Greek lunch counters. Authorities question pre arranged attack theory while a grand jury is summoned for tomorrow. Arrested men to appear in police court on the 18th as evidence is gathered.
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Roanoke
Washington
Greeks in Roanoke Seek U S Protection After Riots
New York July 15 J C Maximos acting consul general of Greece in New York will petition Secretary of State to protect Greeks after a riot in Roanoke Virginia where several Greek restaurants and businesses were wrecked. A telegram from Roanoke signed by 150 Greeks asks for protection as police could not control the mob. Maximos planned to inform Secretary Root and urge Virginia authorities to prevent further trouble.
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California
St. Paul
Seattle
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Ely
Nevada
Arizona
Butte
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
San Francisco
Northwest
Parker
Wellington
J. C. Maximos
Greece
Roanoke
Maximos
Root
Virginia
Swanson Threatens Troop Use If Riots Resume
Governor Swanson spoke with Roanoke Mayor Cutchins by telephone after Saturday night disturbances. The mayor reported peace, and Swanson ordered immediate word to him if state aid is needed. He vowed the state would enforce peace if riots restart.
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Richmond
Swanson
Cutchins
Roanoke
Louisville Captains Demoted in Police Shake-Up
Louisville authorities announce a broad reduction of all police captains to lower ranks. Night Chief Ridge and Captain Hendricks resign after being notified of the board of safety action, with veteran officers among those reassigned.
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Louisville
Board of Safety
Ridge
Hendricks
Blue Ribbon Vanilla Quality Standard Highlight
A brief note emphasizes that vanilla may taste weak or poor even when pure and urges demanding Blue Ribbon quality for the best product. It frames Blue Ribbon as the mark of superior vanilla.
Lieutenant Goodrich Among Most Seriously Hurt
A powder incident aboard the ship caused an eight inch gun hoist to ignite, with a spark from the smokestack setting the ordnance alight. Lieutenant Goodrich is among the most seriously burned, and none of the twenty one men in the turret escaped injury.
Explosion Kills Six on Battleship Georgia in Massachusetts Bay
In a powder explosion during target practice off Provincetown six sailors died and fifteen were wounded aboard the Georgia. The dead include Chief Turret Captain William J. Thacher of Wilmington Delaware and Midshipman Faulkner Goldthwaite, plus ordinary seamen from Quincy Massachusetts Brooklyn New York and other ports. Several injured were in critical condition, with Lieut Goodrich and Seamen Pair Walsh and Thomas among the gravely hurt. The blast occurred as powder ignited from the ammunition hoist in the eight inch gun loader’s face, with no damage to the ship. The vessel returned to Charlestown navy yard for treatment of the wounded and dead.
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Boston
Georgia
Massachusetts Bay
William J. Thacher
Wilmington
Del
Faulkner Goldthwaite
Kentucky
W. J. Burke
Quincy
Mass
G. G
Frank Schlapp
North Adams
Charles Hassell
New York
Orly Tagland
Seoman
Rushford
Minn
William 8. Pair
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. G. Thomas
L. Rosenberger
Philadelphia
Edward J. Walsh
Lynn
John C. Mallyck
Cleveland
Ohio
John A. Bush
J. O. Meere
Berra
Harold L. Gilbert
Southwick
John A. Fone
Trenton
N. J
Charles L. Rich
Frankfort
Lieut. Goodrich
Walsh
Lieut
Goodrich
Matiyek
Provincetown
Washington
Navy Yard
Charlestown Navy Yard
Naval Hospital
Chelsea
Thomas
Seaman Thomas
Charlton
Cruse
Illinois
Henry McRea
Lieut Goodrich Dies of Wounds After Naval Hospital Visit
Midnight report states Lieut Goodrich died at 11 25 leaving eight dead in the incident. Sailors Walsh and Thomas are in critical condition and may die before morning. Rear Admiral Goodrich attended by Mrs Goodrich and two daughters visited the bedside. Seaman Edward J Walsh of Lynn Mass remains in very low condition.
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Lieut
Goodrich
Walsh
Thomas
Caspar Goodrich Wes
New York Navy Yard
G. T. Cruse
Thomas Cruse
Missouri
Omaha
Philadelphia Welcomes Elks At City Convention
Elks from across the country gather in Philadelphia for a convention week opening marked by clear weather and large expected attendance. The Grand Lodge reports record registrations as the city decorates and streets fill with participants. Congressman Moore Mayor Reyburn and Governor Stuart extended welcomes. Melvin as Grand Exalted Ruler responded.
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Philadelphia
Elks
Grand Lodge
Moore
Reyburn
Stuart
Melvin
Incendiary Fire Destroys Newfoundland Town
A dispatch from St. John Newfoundland reports Hartian town nearly destroyed by a fire ten days after July fifteenth. The blaze, described as incendiary, is believed to have originated in a shed and spread rapidly through the settlement causing extensive damage. Local authorities investigate the blaze as weathered by the harsh July heat and high winds.
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St. John
N. A
Hartian
Jess
Entire Jury Panel is Declared Ineligible
In Sandy Hook Kentucky on July 15, during the Hergis trial Special Judge Moody overruled a continuance motion as Floyd Byrd challenged the entire jury panel and Commonwealth's Attorney Waugh filed an affidavit contending the panel had not been properly selected.
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Sandy Hook
Judge Hergis
W. B. Moody
Floyd Byrd
Commonwealth
Waugh
Jury Panel Reassigned for Hergis Trial in Elliott County
Judge Moody ruled the prosecution correct that the ve niremen panel was not selected under statute. With only about 400 eligible jurymen in Elliott county and two thirds ineligible during the war, he ordered that the old commission, summoned to appear tomorrow, select the jury for the trial.
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Kentucky
Mat Redwine
Moody
Elliott County
New York Telegraphers Ready to Walk Out
New York operators, about 2600 strong, are ready to strike and are prepared for a walkout within minutes. A message from President Small in Frisco says the strike order stands ready, with the board in complete charge. Union leaders claim line men may join in sympathy if telegraphers act.
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New York
T Legraphers
Small
Frisco
Neil
Department of Commerce and Labor
McIntyre
Millionaire Duke and Intended Bride Sail
New York July 15 James B Duke the tobacco trust head and Mrs William Inman a noted Atlanta society figure sailed for Europe today among a party of society folk. Friends believe they have arranged to wed abroad within weeks despite denials from both.
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New York
James 2B Duke
Tobacco Trust
William Inman
Atlanta
Europe
Duke
Innoan
Official Car Pacemaker to Avoid Accidents
Automobilists in the Glidden tour left Chicago today for the run to New York. To reduce frequent accidents, a special car will act as pacemaker and no other vehicle may pass it.
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Chicago
New York
Aged Riverman William Griffin Declared Insane
William Griffin an aged riverman and early tow boat pilot on the Ohio has been brought from Williamstown to Parkersburg and adjudged insane on July 15.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
William Griffin
Ohio
Williamstown
Preacher's Son Drowned While Swimming in South Carolina
Wade Hooker of Buffalo County was the fifteen year old son of Rev. Hooker a Baptist preacher and writer. He drowned yesterday while attempting to swim in a pond at Clifton Mills.
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Union, S.C
Wade Hooker
Buffalo
8. C
Hooker
Clifton Mills
Daily Telegraph Want Ad and DeWitt's Kidney Pills
Make your wants known through the Daily Telegraph want column. Sell by mail with stamps or coin. Also promoted DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills claiming relief for backache and kidney inflammation, with a week’s treatment priced at 25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
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Bluefield
Pocahontas
Daily Telegraph
DeWitt
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Gentle Stimulation
The advertisement touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a gentle bowel cleanser. It claims to cleanse and stimulate the bowels without irritation in any form.
Classified ad request and medicinal salve recommendation
Do you need a cook or house girl? A quick way to procure one is to place a small advertisement in the Tele graph classified columns. A cleansing clean cooling soothing healing household remedy is De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by all druggists.
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Telegraph
de Witt
Kodol Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Troubles
When slightest indigestion heart burn flatulence or stomach trouble appears take little Kodol occasionally for prompt relief Sold by all druggists.
Harry Orchard on Stand in Boise Haywood Trial
Writs charging perjury issued for C. W. Aller and McGee, both defense witnesses in the Idaho versus Haywood case. Orchard testified, denied grandfathers’ insanity, and rebuttal witnesses contradicted Aller’s claims about Orchard and Scott. Trial focused on the Cripple Creek depot timeline and gas explosion testimony.
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Ors
Idaho
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Peter McKinley
Orchard
C. W. Aller
Western Federation of Miners
Alber
N. C. Scott
Florencs and
Cripple Creek
Sunda
Independence Depot
Scott
Aller
Bradley
San Francisco
Boise Gas Company
C. D. Lampson
New York
Richardson
Bradley Home
William Dewey
Coeur d'Alene
Bunker Hill
Sullivan
W. F. Davis
Dewey
Union
Davis
Richardon
Buried City Found in Texas Panhandle
Hereford Texas July 15 Professor T L Everly archaeologist at Canadian College reports uncovering a buried city in Ochiltree county ten miles northwest of Hereford in the Panhandle. Excavations reveal buried buildings with human bones ancient pottery and stone utensils. Rectangular mounds suggest a city of several thousand residents predating Aztecs or Torres. Further excavations planned.
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Hereford
T. L. Everly
Canadian College
Ochiltree County
Here
Panhandle
Everly
Attempt to Assassinate President of France
Paris reports a failed assassination attempt on President Fal hieries by Leon Maille a naval reservist from Havre During the national fete Maille fired two shots but missed and was immediately arrested
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Paris
Fal- Hieries
Leon Maille
Havre
Maile
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W. H. Thomas
Bouiia
Cahier
W. B. Hicks
Udwinmann
W.O Pollocq
Unshier
L. A. Hooper
Ussher First National Bank
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R. L. Speas
Chicago Grain Market
Associate Press Dispatch
William F. Pair
Preacher
Boise
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Arested
Texas Panhandle
France
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