Boston Quieted by 5000 Troops as Soldiers Restore Order
Boston was placed under military rule after 5000 soldiers and state guard cavalry moved through streets to end gambling and looting. Police aided in restoring a fragile calm as crowds dispersed and officials sought details on agents connected to a Jennings death. Intrigue involved prohibition officers and coroner queries with several suspects under orders to remain.
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Boston
State Guard
Albany Coun Ly
Prohibition of Missioners Office
Jennings
Wun
Arest
Laramie
Prohibition Department
Steel Workers Vote 70 In Favor of Strike for Raise
Unions announce a 70 vote to inaugurate a steel workers strike for higher wages. Officials dispute figures on organization levels and warn of wide industry impact while President Wilson and government leaders seek to delay or avert action during upcoming industrial conference.
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Gary
Steel Satporniien
Ulan
E Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Chicago
Eee
Fi Teal Corporation
Wilson
Tumulty
Louis Brownlow
Romimgsioners
District of Columbia
Aellon
Ey Cral
Washington
I. C
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Devastating Hurricane Sweeps Havana and Lower Florida
Five dead and extensive damage reported as a hurricane struck Havana and coastal Florida. Flooding from the gulf surge flooded streets, wrecked churches, and wrecked vehicles while rescue teams worked amid high winds and rising waters.
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Havana
Florida
Key West
Fla
Fish Aid Proposed to Cut Living Costs
Prank Moore, through Congress, urged 100000 to fund an aggressive publicity drive for the fisheries bureau to lower the cost of living by offering cheaper fish to the public and popularizing it as a staple commodity.
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Prank Moore
Droit
Ne Moore
Ee Nommisaloner Orlis
Congress
Gocretarte Hiedristd
Tragic Train Crossing Ends In Orphaned Children
A couple named Tanner were killed while crossing a tracks led by a train that jammed the wooden sidewalk. John Miller attempted to free his wife but failed, and both perished along with their spouse. Miller survived with injuries. Three children survive the Tanners, raising questions about duty and responsibility in the aftermath.
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Ely
John Miller
Miller
Tanner
President Wilson Tours Heartland Seeks Enduring Peace
President Wilson spoke amid a Mandan North Dakota crowd declaring a nationwide drive for a guaranteed peace. He urged unity to finish what the soldiers began and warned against delays that could force future sacrifices. Senators Borah and McCormick joined the discussion as supporters shouted for Senator Johnson as a possible next president.
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Wilson
Mandan
North Dakota
Meir
Rek&t
Senifoy Johnson
Scoolars Borah
McCormick
Fort Russell Smoker Show Promises Local Boxing Card
A Fort Russell smoker evening features vaudeville and a main bout between Fon tana, unbeaten 3rd Cavalry boxer, and Leonard of Denver for 146 pounds. Three preliminaries draw interest from local sport fans as financiers attend the event at the post.
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Port D
AL Hassell
Tusedey
Fontana
3Rd Cavalry
Leonard
Denver
Amecker
Fort Russell
Walter Bell Enters Cheyenne Mayor Race as Retiring UP Chief
Walter Bell, retiring Union Pacific shops general superintendent, announces candidacy for Cheyenne mayor. A committee gifts him a silver cigar holder and pocket case, with $100 in fresh pennies. The 66 year old, popular with shop workers and many employers, could win solid support from UP employees.
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Walter Bell
Union Pacific Shops
Cheyenne
Commission
Union Pacific
Veralligrad Kervier
Hidin
Donmlitee
Ball
Hell
Pershing Leads Vast Parade Through New York Streets
Immense crowds witnessed General Pershing at the head of his victorious division as he led the parade down a city avenue. The event marked Pershing's first appearance in America following his overseas combat leadership, drawing thousands who cheered and filled the streets with excitement and support for the Allied cause.
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New York
Gerohn J. Pershing
America
Fighting Fires Division
Pershing
Nmaveco
Hua Ity
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Vale
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State Prohibition Department
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Mal Yraton
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Cross
Helen
William
Lyman
Johnson
California
Bergh
Idaho
McGormick
Lnois
Vitier
Ghorud
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New York Hippodrome
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