Higher Ups Indicted for Eastland Disaster Deaths
Chicago dispatch reports federal and local prosecutors poised to pursue charges in the Eastland steamer catastrophe. The coroner's jury nears a verdict as funerals for hundreds continue. officials coordinate witnesses and evidence to avoid jurisdiction friction.
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Chicago
Tr. W. A. Evans
Eastland
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Uhler
Steamboat Inspection Service
A. L. Thurman
Depart of Justice
Washington
Thompson
San Francisco
Crand
Mac Jay Hoyne
Nate
Federal
Department of Justice
Moyne
Grand
Landis
Hoyne
Bantland
Hoffman
Germans Push at Warsaw Front as Russian Resistance Holds
Reports from Lontion July 28 state German forces, reinforced with troops and guns, fail to break Warsaw defenses. They advance on the Narew and Lubin Chelm railway while Russian counterattacks persist, and Austrian reinforcements cross the Bug River. The Baltic front near Vilna grows in significance as a potential turning move.
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Lontion
Althe
Warsaw
Kogono
Courland
Gyworowo
Novew
Nitau
Niemen
Bug
Zokal
Pilorouva
Vosbes
Artos
Souches
Gallipoli
Inonzo River
Sokal
Narew
von Hindenburg
Lublin-Chelm
Teutons
Narew River
Sheridan Hotel proprietor fatally shoots in self defense
John Sweeney, owner of the Work ingman s hotel on Alger avenue in Sheridan Wyoming, shot and killed John Allen a drunk roomer after Allen attacked him during a scuffle. The incident prompted an inquest held this afternoon.
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Sheridan
Allen
Passengers Warned Too Late Before Ship’s Sinking
Witnesses including crew members testified that most of the 2500 aboard could have escaped if warned within seven minutes before the great ship toppled over in the canal. The disaster killed more than 1200 passengers despite the remaining time.
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Littl
Peace Move Reported From Mexico Factions
Reports from Washington indicate a new peace initiative in Mexico with factions urging leaders toward a parley to end hostilities. The United States reportedly weighs involvement including a potential restoration plan and controls on arms exports as part of the effort.
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Mexico
Washington
States iv
President of Haiti slain by mob near French Legation
A frenzied crowd in Port au Prince seized Vilbrun Guillaume Sam from the French legation where he sought refuge and shot him dead. The killing came shortly after the mass burial of 140 political prisoners killed in prison, with the mob largely made up of relatives of the victims.
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Port AV Prince
Hatana
Vilbrun Guillanue
Haiti
Refuef
Valence
Erged Gullla
Damages Sought for Leelanaw Wreck by German Sub
Washington reports a nearly complete damages note prepared to demand payment from Germany for the torpedoing of the American steamer Leelanaw. Officials say escape attempts by the Leelanaw’s captain followed warning shots and that jettisoning cargo was not allowed under treaty provisions.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Dennison
Dundes
Beotland
William P. Frye
Pioneer Lincoln Highway leader Pardington dies in Detroit
A. R. Pardington, vice president of the Lincoln Highway Association and first chairman of its contest board, dies in Detroit. Tributes by Henry B. Joy praise Pardington for his selfless devotion, leadership, and fundraising for the highway from the Hudson to the Pacific.
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Pardington
Lincoln Memorial Highway
Detroit
Mich
A. RB. Pardington
A. A. A. Contest Board
Lincoln Highway Association
Mr. Parington
Henry B. Joy
Lincoln Highway
Wiudethin Mazement
A. K R. Pardington
Joan
Peatleas
Linegin
Perdington
Signia
Hudson River
Pacific
Weather Outlook for Cheyenne and Vicinity
Partly cloudy conditions expected for Thursday across Cheyenne and Victoly with slight temperature changes. Forecast calls for minimal precipitation and light winds through the day.
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Cheyenne
Gold Find at Silver Crown Verified by Leader Representative
The Leader reports a consensus that Silver Crown copper work may reveal a gold proposition attracting prospectors to the Cheyenne area. Editor and Clarence Richardson tour the Comstock mine district, noting copper history, claims at Louise and Fairview, and expected deeper workings to yield gold bearing rock.
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Silver Crown
Cheyenne
Hohanea
Leader
Clarence Richardson
Richardson
Mmil Richardson
The
Fairview
Mietigen Company
Sidney EF
Bartlett
Thin City
Comstock
Fair
Ferguson
Leelanaw Crew Treated With All Respect Says Ship's Head
Aberdeen July 24 Captain Eugene Delk and the Leelanaw crew say they were treated with respect by the German submarine crew after the American steamer Leelanaw was sunk. They traveled about sixty miles on the deck of the submersible and became acquainted with the German crew. one crewman stayed aboard at his own request. At Kirkwall a German aid was detained and Captain Delk, a Philadelphia resident, gave a full account of the sinking.
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Leelanaw
Aberdeen
Beotlan
Eugene Delk
Delk
America
Lelanaw
Iie
Heroe
England
Kirkwall
Dele
Philadelphie
Germany Won't Reply to American Note Says Press
July 28 the Theolague Ganetic today from Washington reports a disputed note stating Germany should not further stir public opinion in America. The German envoy may refrain from answering to avoid unfavorable responses while awaiting potential favorable signals.
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Lawnimin
Theolague Ganetic Today
Ue & Wireless
Waelington
America
Germany
Americas
Yulewett Ie
Amsterdam
Vleyrem Company
Gepetty
Drowning in Rock Springs After Cloudburst Flood
One man, William Daler, is reported dead as Rock Springs Wyoming endures a deadly flood. A five foot to six foot high water surge swept through the business district, flooding basements and first floors, destroying merchandise and undermining building foundations. Cleanup crews clear debris as Union Pacific tracks flood and heavy property losses mount.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
William Daler
Worth Foods
Wyowlie
Stockgroware Mercantile Company
J. P. MetWemott & Co
Explosion Kills Three in London Area Dirigible Disaster
London reports a deadly blast as a British dirigible exploded near Normwood Berube. Three people died and twenty were injured in the incident dated July 28. Authorities have not released full casualty details.
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London
New Trial Denied Becker Will Pay Penalty Friday
New York dispatch reports Justice Ford denied a motion for a new trial for Charles Becker the former New York police official condemned to death for instigating Herman Rosenthal’s murder The decision sets a Friday execution date The judge cited the sufficiency of the evidence and adherence to the law as reasons for denial Becker’s wife Mrs Becker waited in camp to learn the ruling as dawn approached on Friday schedule
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Becker
Tee Pord
Supreme Court
Charles Declive
New York
Poli
Turke ships attacked by Russ forces near Sanity harbor
An official statement reports Turkish ships in the vicinity of Sueh damaged and harbors on the canal of Vrentdont attacked by a Russian force. The launch Admeek and Terkles were cited as part of the attempted escape, with claims of Turkish losses and continued unrest noted by authorities.
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the Mont
Yurdies
Sanity
Vrentdont
Sueh
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