Rebellion in China Sees Shifting Fronts and Provisional Government
In Pekin July 18 reports say rebellion in eastern China has quieted slightly as Loyalist forces under Provisional President Yuan Shi-kai gain momentum. Southern allied forts near Shanghai and Nanthing hold, while new rebel leadership proclaims Tsen Chunhsuan as president and names Wang Chung-Wei and Cheng Hevan Hsui as foreign and relief ministers.
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Pekin
China
Yuan Shi
Kap
Ehiu Kiang
Kiang-Si
Hu+Chow
Che- Kiang
Wu-Sung
Steport
Shanghai
Nanthing
Elang-Si
Republic
Tsen Chunhsuan
Canton
Yuan Shi-Kai
Wang Chung-Wei
Cheng Hevan Hsui
Mydn
Yuan Shi Kan
Danbury Line to Improve North Main Street Highway
Public Works officials announce the Bridgeport Danbury Railway Company has engaged contractors to fix the stretch of roadway on North Main Street from the Connecticut Company's tracks to the Trumbull line. The mile and a half project has long faced delays and aims to end further postponement. Clifford B. Wilson stated the city will present at the Public Purities Commission hearing in Hartford on July 25, with likely council committee representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posiger Ir
Bridgeport
Danbury
Main Street
Connecticut Company
Trumbull Lins
Clifford B. Wilson
Hartford
Extradition for Rhind in Jewel Robbery
Hartford reports Captain Walling of the Long Branch police applied to Governor Baldwin for requisition papers to extradite Reginald Rhind, held in Greenwich on charges connected to a $50,000 jewelry robbery at H. L. Haas’s Long Branch summer home. James McIntyre and Mary Gregor also face charges. jewelry reportedly recovered. Rhind to be taken to Long Branch this afternoon.
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Hartford
W. R. Walling
Long Branch
N. J
Baldwin
Capitol
New Jersey
Reginald Rhind
Greenwich
H. L. Haas
James McIntyre
Rhind
Mary Gregor
Captain Walling
Democratic Tariff Bill Faces Senate Debate
The article outlines Senate debate on tariff reductions across textiles, hardware, and household goods, with the committee proposing free iron ore and ferro manganese to aid independent producers. It argues the revised plan aims to balance revenue with fair rates, curb monopolies, and lower living costs while noting Senator Simmons’ absence due to a family death. It also briefly mentions domestic flooring remedies from old houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States Steel Corporation
On Finance
Senate Committee
Shameful neglect of children's teeth in Bridgeport
Dr. Alfred C. Fones advocates a school dental clinic to prevent rampant tooth decay among Bridgeport children. He cites 87 percent decay, urges education and prophylactic work by trained women, and proposes a public lecture course and city-supported prevention programs to protect health and future efficiency.
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Alfred C. Fones
Bridgeport
Sherman
Board of Education
Board of Health
Board of
New Haven
New York
DDS
Yale Medical School to bury Jakey King in Potter's Field
The Yale Medical School had agreed to receive Jakey King's body after death but has not yet filed for the remains. At Lakeview Home this afternoon it was stated that the remains would be interred in Potter's field probably late today.
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Simmons
Yale Medical School
Jakey” King
Lakeview
Potter’s Field
Father Promises Immunity for Return Of Kidnapped Girl
Dr. W. A. Winter of New Castle Indiana pledged not to prosecute anyone if his nine year old daughter Catherine is returned. Private detectives and police in many cities have failed to locate the child who vanished last March.
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New Castle
Ind
Catherine
W. A. Winter
Fined $200 Each for Expulsion of Japanese Laborers
Steamboat Springs Colorado scene reports Jack Scanlon and Frank Vogel convicted in Justice Court for forcible expulsion of Japanese laborers on the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad extension Tuesday night. Both men were fined $200. war talk eases but sensational press persists.
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Steamboat Springs
Colo
Jack Scanlon
Frank Vogle
Denver and Salt Lake
Justice Court
Sewer bond issue trimmed by legislature angering mayor
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson says Bridgeport sewer work tied to paving will stall due to tight funds. Seventy five thousand dollars of ordered sewers remain, with only thirty five thousand in treasury and no funds until the Board of Apportionment meets. He criticizes Rep. Lynn W. Wilson for shrinking the original 100000 bond plan to 20000, contrasting with Buckingham administration’s 100000 for a 50 year period.
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Bridgeport
Clifford B. Wilson
Common Council
Board of Apportionment
Lynn W.W. Wilson
Hartford
Wilson
Lynn
Buckingham
N A M s scheme to aid Cannon told by Mulhall
Washington July 18 The National Association of Manufacturers outlined plans to concentrate efforts to reelect former Speaker Cannon in the 1908 campaign. Mulhall, a confessed lobbyist for the manufacturers, described letters showing energy would be focused in Cannon's district if needed. The Manufacturers discussed campaigning in New Jersey Pennsylvania and Indiana districts. Edward Hines appeared again in the hearing, with a letter mentioning a $1000 contribution to support activities in the Jenkins district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Cannon
Mulhall
Senate Lobby Committee
Schwedtman
Jenkins
Committee to Name Successor to Pres Mellen
New York July 18 official statement says President Mellen resigns over disquieting possibilities for the New Haven road and allied properties. A committee to name his successor includes J. P. Morgan Theodore N Vail Samuel Rea William Sinner Edward Milligan and Robert Taft. Washington July 18 Attorney General McReynolds says Mellen’s resignation may push the road to better comply with the Sherman act though he declines further comment.
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New York
Mr. Mellen
Nj Haven Road
Ite
J. P. Morgan
Theodore N. Vail
Samuel Rea
William Sinner
Edward Milligan
Robert Taft
Washington
McReynolds
Metlen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Melien
Low Strives to Settle Railroad wage Dispute
New York July 18 Seth Low president of the National Civic Federation met with railroad managers committee to seek a settlement in the wage dispute. Trainmen leaders Lee and Garretson accuse roads of bad faith demanding an undebatable concession, risking a deadlock without a compromise. Washington July 18 William Lea Chambers nominated as commissioner of mediation to head the new federal railway wage board. President Wilson sent the nomination to the Senate and moved to establish temporary offices to engage the Eastern railroads and their workers. Judge Martin A Knapp and Assistant Secretary Post will assist Chambers in the effort while meeting with the President.
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New York
Seth Low
National Civic Federation
Lee
Garretson
Washington
William Lea Chambers
Federal Board
Wilson
Senate
Martin A. Knapp
Commerce Court
Department of Labor
Chambers
Steamer City of Bangor Catches Fire at Westers Wharf
The steamer City of Bangor bound for Portland caught fire at Westers Wharf at 2 o'clock. In ten minutes flames enveloped the vessel. it had only the crew aboard when the blaze began after arriving from Portland this morning.
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Boston
City
Bangor
Westers
Portland
Mill End Saturday promises big profits for shoppers
Mill End shoppers are urged to attend a Saturday event described as highly profitable and very favorable for buyers. The notice emphasizes a strong urge to be on hand to gain benefits and enjoy a productive shopping day.
Soldiers stabbed during Seattle military parade riot
Three U S Army enlisted men were stabbed by a crowd at a street meeting of Industrial Workers of the World after a parade. The soldiers were only slightly wounded. Two sailors from the Pacific Reserve Fleet helped, police restored order.
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Seattle
United States Army
Army
Navy
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Yankee farmers sail for home from Queenstown
Sixty one members of the American Commission on Agriculture, Cooperation and Rural Credits sailed for New York aboard the Cedric after a European and British Isles survey. They expressed high satisfaction with the tour and said the information gained will aid the United States and laboring masses worldwide.
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Queenstown
American Commission On Agriculture, Co-operation and Rural Credits
Europe
New York
United States
Congressmen See Naval Torpedoes Made
Newport R I July 18 members of the House committee on naval affairs witnessed the manufacture of naval torpedoes and saw several torpedoes explode. They concluded inspections with visits to the coal depot at Melville and the new naval hospital before sailing for Boston to Jack Johnson arrested again.
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Newport
R. L
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Melville
New Naval Hospital
Boston
Run on New Haven Savings Bank prompts official denial
A July incident in New Haven shows depositors lining the teller windows in a bank run on New Haven Savings Bank, though officials deny any financial embarrassment. The bank reports assets over 18 million dollars and deposits just over 17 million, with leaders including President Lewis H. English and Samuel S. Hemingway as directors of major banks and railroads.
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New Haven
New Haven Savings Bank
Lewis H. English
Samuel S. Hemingway
James & Memineway
Samuel
Hemingway
Second Nations Bank
James
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Charlee
Melten
The
Road
Second National Bank
Burglars Take $3,000 In Silverware From Publisher Home
Morristown New Jersey July 18 Burglars broke into the country residence of Charles Scribner the publisher near here early today and carried off 3000 dollars worth of silverware. Mr and Mrs Scribner were not awakened.
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Morristown
N. J
Charles Scribner
German Cruiser Sets Record Speed of 29 Knots
Danzig on July 18 reports the armored cruiser Seydlitz achieved a record 29 knot trial speed. The 25,000 ton vessel, designed for 25 knots, exceeded expectations per constructor estimates.
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Danzig
Germany
Seydlitz
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Cannon Street
the Howland. Dry Goods CO
Jack Johnson
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Patrick Forestells
Reeiience
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