Socialists mobbed by Navy men in Seattle
A force of marines and sailors from the Pacific reserve fleet attacked Socialist and I W W headquarters in Seattle to avenge three soldiers shot by an I W W mob the day before. Most sailors wore Colorado and California cruiser bands and aimed to “clean up the town” tonight. Soldiers were not seriously wounded.
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Seattle
Wash
United States
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Colorado
California
Socialist and
Industrial Workers of the World Headquarters
Rioters Attack Socialist HQ and I W Workers in City
A second party from the Pacific reserve fleet stormed the Industrial Workers’ headquarters on Washington Street, dragging contents to a street bonfire. A 50‑man provost guard landed to arrest rioters as the mob later returned to sack the Socialist headquarters. Naval guards, militia, and civilians clashed with police who dispersed the uniformed sailors. Secretary Daniels praised the flag and attacked red flag supporters at a banquet in Seattle.
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Pacific Reserve Fleet
Washington Street
Daniels
West Virginia
Reynolds
Washington Naval Militia
United States
Milard Price
Fourth Avenue
West Lake Boulevard
Pike Street
Josephus Daniels
Ranier Club
Boston
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Ad for Nervous Disorders
An advertisement promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate for nervous disorders in semnia and refers to relief from mental exhaustion and lassitude.
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Horsford’s
Bitter Words Over Bryan Lecture Plan
Washington July 18 The Senate clashed over Secretary Bryan lecturing during vacation time with Senator Bristow leading harsh criticism. Charges and counter-charges filled the chamber as Senator Ashurst produced a Bristow letter from 1906 suggesting willingness to take a federal post part time.
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Washington
Bryan
Senate
Bristow
Ashurst
Senator Bristow Charges Ashurst Over Telegrams
Bristow charged Ashurst used over 100 in public funds for telegrams. Ashurst denied the claim, Bristow offered to prove with original paid telegrams. The debate shifted to wider questions as row continued.
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Senator Bristow
Senator Ashurst
Senate
New Haven Directors to Meet on Mellen Replacement
A six member New Haven railroad directors committee, formed to appoint Charles S. Mellen's successor after his resignation was accepted, will meet next week to discuss candidate qualifications. The panel, led by J. P. Mor, plans informal talks and will prepare suggestions for the full board.
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New York
New Haven Railroad
Charles S. Mellen
J. P. Mor
Ipswich Riots Indict I W W Leaders and Foreigner Suspects
Salem July 18 Nathaniel M Her mann of Boston and Carroll L Pingree of Lowell leaders of the Industrial Workers of the World and 17 foreign Ipswich residents were indicted for rioting.
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Salem
Nathaniel Mhermann
Boston
Carroll L. Pingree
Lowell
Industrial Workers of the World
Ipswich
Fire Outbreak Destroys City of Bangor Steamer
The City of Bangor burned severely with two missing men believed dead and about 20 injured. An unidentified man burned in the forecastle and two colored waiters aboard the steamer were among the injured. The hazard caused extensive damage estimated at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars as crews searched for victims.
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City of
Bangor
Baseball Scores and Standings Across Leagues
Detroit 5 Boston 1 and New York 5 Cleveland 2 highlight the American entries, while National league results show Pittsburg 12 Brooklyn 1 and New York 5 St. Louis 0 in a second game. Additional notes reference Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 3 and other sports coverage on pages 6 to 7.
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Detroit
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Ont Man Rescued From Edge of Niagara Falls
Truman Chapman 22 of Hamilton Ontario was saved from the brink of the American falls at Prospect Point by four men. He toppled from the railing at about 9 pm and plunged into the water as onlookers watched in alarm.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Truman Chapman
Hamilton
Ont
American Falls
Chapman
Prospect Point
Men Form Rescue Chain To Save Stricken Stranger
After Chapman fell into the water his body wedged on two rock projections, likely sparing instant death. John Hughes and Thomas B S Winders of Niagara Falls, Thomas P D Thomas of Toronto and a fourth man leaped the railing. Hughes Winders and Thomas formed a chain to reach Chapman, two men being swept from their feet but clinging to the helper’s hand. The trio finally pulled both men from the current. Chapman, said relatives, suffered fits and was likely stricken while on the railing.
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Chapman
John Hughes
Thomas
Winders
Niagara Falls
Thomas PD
Toronto
Hughes
Rattlesnake Killed in Holbrook After Blueberrying
P. J. Whithley of Boston while blueberrying with P. J. Mahoney of Holbrook killed a four and a half foot rattlesnake believed to be the first in Holbrook in years. The creature rattled 14 times and is thought to have come from the Blue Hills.
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Holbrook
P. J. Whithley
Boston
P. J. Mahoney
Sea lion captured in Cambridge street stirs crowd
A 200 pound California sea lion came ashore on Commercial Street Cambridge attracting hundreds. After being lassoed and tied up it escaped through a cellar window into a building and then into a dry goods store. Police cleared the street while the animal was finally landed at the South Boston Aquarium. George H. Pierce and Joseph Riley helped capture it.
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Commercial Street
Cambridge
University City
Aquarium
Boston
George H. Pierce
Joseph Riley
Boston Express Derails Near Meriden No Injuries Reported
Engine No. 1346 pulling the Boston express on the New Haven line derailed near Holt's bridge one mile from Meriden as driving rods broke. Steam vented and caused a near panic with passengers fleeing cars, but no injuries were reported.
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Meriden
Conn
New Haven Road
Holt's Bridge
Mulhall Probed Over Alleged Labor Bribe Effort
Washington July 18 Martin M Mulhall testified locally about an alleged bribe attempt connected to labor support urged by the National Association of Manufacturers He said he had no solid information on the bribery claim and the matter continued on Page 10 Tth Column.
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Washington
Martin M. Mulhall
Pete 1
Gompers
Sun Almanac Type Summary for Historic Date
On the 200th day of the year, key celestial events include Verus rising at 1:20 a.m., Mars at 12:10 a.m., Jupiter setting at 3:20 a.m., and Saturn rising at 1:27 a.m. Light auto lamps should be lit tonight before T:47. Notable anniversaries include George IV’s 1821 coronation, the 1848 first women’s rights convention, and the 1824 shooting of Emperor Augustine Iturbide after return from banishment. One year ago Congress barred interstate transport of prize fight moving pictures.
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Verus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
George IV
England
FE. C. Pickering
Augustin Iturbide
Mexico
Congress
Fair Warm Weather Now Forecast in New England
Forecast for southern New England calls for generally fair weather Saturday and Sunday with warmer Saturday east portion and light to moderate west winds. Northern New England sees showers Saturday, Vermont remains fair, warmer, with winds from the southwest to west on Sunday.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Vermont
Yesterday Temperature Report from Thompson's Spa
Temperature readings show hourly values with 12 18 12 18 dates and times from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Average yesterday 67, average last year 65. A year ago today was cool and cloudy.
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Thompson
Otto
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