Bryan outlines radical Democracy reforms and Parker bid
In Lincoln on July 21 W W J Bryan published a plan for reforming the Democratic party. He urges state ownership of railroads federal telegraph control and abolition of private monopoly. He endorses income tax and election of federal judges by the people and backs Judge Parker for president as a starting point. He says he now organises the radical and progressive element while deeming the money question temporarily in abeyance.
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Lincoln, Neb
J. Bryan
Bryan
Judge Parker
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Police Rescues Guests in Columbus Hotel Fire
Fire at Columbus Hotel and adjacent Youngs potato chip factory on Richmond and Commercial streets endangers guests and workers. Patrolmen French and ODonnell awaken residents and search rooms, narrowly escaping collapse as stair supports burn. Chip factory loss about 25000, hotel upper floor damaged, overall losses under 10000. One guest, Helen Nagle, 50, becomes delirious but unharmed. Firemen face narrow street challenges, control achieved after 2 am.
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Columbus
A. Vesci
Helen Nagle
Monument Street
Unions Wage Crisis Over Mill Wage Cuts in Fall River
Unions threaten to expose mill secrets in Fall River claiming family influence aided wage cuts. Employees allege managerial pressure and use of influence to reduce pay while labor actions loom. Details cite potential disclosures of production methods and personnel policies amid heated disputes.
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Fall River
Some Workers on Verge of Starvation cut Not Complaining
In Fall River on July 21 John Golden of the United Textile Workers asserts the city faces a harsh industrial climate. He says a powerful trust controls wages, resists cuts, and harms workers as families near starvation while agents threaten strikes and union suppression. He vows to expose conditions and pursue a strong end.
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Fall River
United Trust
New Hampshire
Czar Intervenes To Halt Red Sea Seizures
Ordered release of the British steamer Malacca ends a threat of war with England. The Russian government halts aggressive actions in the Red Sea and promises full reparation for the seizure.
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ST. Petersburg
England
Red Sea
Malacca
Campaign Started Against Disease Hay Fever and Asthma
The Journal Research Society of New York, famed for scientific work, offers a free treatise on cinarsium, the newly discovered cure for hay fever and asthma, to any afflicted person who requests it. Reports of cures suggest cinarsium is a major breakthrough comparable to radium. Best of warming stomachies It is always Sanford's Ginger for the nervous and sleepless.
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New York
Research Society
Sanford
Fountain Pen Exchange Ad in Boston Listing
The BOS TON FOUNTAIN PEN EXCHANGE at 101 Tremont Street and 813 Paddock Building Boston invites pen owners to call or mail when their pens are ill.
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Fountain Pen Hospital
Boston Fountain Pen Exchange
Tremont St
Paddock Bldg
Boston
Russian-Japanese Battle Rages Two Days Near Mukden
A Daily Telegraph dispatch from Mukden dated July 19 reports a fierce two day fight with Japanese forces attacking boldly while Russian troops withdraw, suffering heavy losses. The Japanese flanking efforts to the east are cited as the main cause of the Russian retirement and artillery superiority is noted.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Mukden
Shore mills treasurer cites wage cuts to preserve mill viability
Cyrus C. Rounswell, treasurer of the Shore mills and leader of the Fall River Manufacturers Association, argues that a strike by operatives is futile and would only last about a month. He says wage reductions were necessary to keep business alive amid Southern competition and high cotton prices.
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Cyrus C. Rounswell
Shore Mills
Fall River
Sully
South Carolina
Mayor Grime Seeks Arbitration In Fall River Strike
Mayor George Grime of Fall River criticizes wage cuts as unnecessary and warns a prolonged mill strike will bring severe harm. He supports arbitration if both sides agree, but says settlement must come from the principals, noting public sympathy for workers. He offers to help as a mediator.
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George Grime
Fall River
Missing Roxbury Boy Strands Towns in Search
Dennis Magna of 31 Vernon street Roxbury reports his boy Will ie has been missing since early Monday. Neighbors and police scour the Dudley street area as squads from surrounding towns assist in the search. Residents wonder if the boy was abducted for ransom or held by local loafers until a reward is posted.
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Willie Magna
Dennis M. Magna
Vernon Street
Roxbury
Magna
Dudley Street
Coulter
Captain and Crew of 18 Escaped Creedmoor Fire
Survivors from the British ship Creedmoor tell of a perilous escape after the vessel burned off Fire Island. One sailor was lost. the captain and 18 crew members escaped in boats as the ship burned from stern to stem and explosions hurled flames across the decks. Several crew members sustained mild burns.
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Fire Island
New York
Wood’s Hole
Mass
Creedmoor
Autoist Escapes After Crashing Into Grocery Wagon
A masked autoist fled Division 5, South End, after slamming into Phil lip Krensky’s grocery wagon at 541 Tremont street. Krensky was thrown and had his hand crushed beneath the touring car. Police suspect a New York registered rear number.
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Division 5
South End
Phillip Krensky
Appleton Street
Krensky
Tremont Street
Station 5
New York
Fair Forecast for Boston and Vicinity
The forecast calls for fair weather in Boston and surrounding areas on Friday with clearer skies. Saturday is expected to bring showers and unsettled conditions across the region.
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Boston and Vicinity
War mood remains high in England amid Russia anger
London July 21 reports that war feeling sweeps the country and anger at Russia grows dangerous. No official word has arrived on the Malacca’s release and latest news says the vessel is en route to a Russian port, heightening tensions.
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England
London
Russia
London insurers set war rate against Russia
At Lloyds today twenty guineas per cent was set for insurance against the outbreak of an Anglo Russian war within three weeks. The rate mirrors the level seen at Lloyds three weeks before the Russo Japanese war began.
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London
Russia
Lloyds
Czar Moves for Peace With England
St Petersburg reports Russia, led by the Emperor, seeks friendly terms with Great Britain. Moscow would release the Malacca if Britain proves the cargo were government stores bound for Hong Kong and retain right to detain ships for contraband if needed. A Hague reference may be offered for the Red Sea cruisers' status and related questions.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Great Britain
Lamsdorff
Malacca
Hong Kong
Red Sea
Hague
Foreign Office
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