Treasury Secretary McAdoo Loses Pittsburg Bank Control
Secretary McAdoo states the Acting Comptroller of the Currency has taken charge of the First Second National Bank of Pittsburg to halt large withdrawals and ensure fair treatment for small depositors while liquidation proceeds. He notes the bank impairment and discrepancy between sworn and published statements, with ongoing federal inquiry and plans for orderly asset liquidation.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
McAdoo
first-Second National Bank of
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First National Bank of
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First Second National Bank
Tariff Bill In Danger By Closeness Of Vote
Washington July 7 Unless Senators on the minority side of the chamber vote for the Underwood Simmons tariff till its passage will be uncomfortably close and it may be in vital danger of defeat. A prolonged caucus produced a dog fall style resolution urging Democrats to vote for the bill without amendments except those proposed by the Finance Committee. Forty seven Democrats pledged to vote for the measure though some balked or absent. Ransdel and Thornton will vote against it. Senator Hitchcock was absent and Culberson ill.
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Underwood-Simmons
Elks Hold First Grand Lodge Sessions in Rochester
The Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opened in Convention Hall Rochester with 1600 delegates. Notables like Governor Tener and Garry Herrmann attended while Edward Leach and J Cookman Boyd battled for Exalted Ruler. Events include floats pageant tomorrow, an Elks roast Wednesday, drill Thursday, and a water carnival Thursday night on the Genesee River.
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Tener
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Cincinnati
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New York City
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Baltimore
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Tomorow
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Brothers donate blood to save hemophiliac dies at Johns Hopkins
Ernest Shema 28 dies after 22 days of hemophilia at Johns Hopkins Hospital as his brothers Joseph and Rudolph donate blood in an attempt to transfuse enough to halt bleeding. The operation was thought hopeful but could not save him. He first noticed bleeding after brushing his teeth and suffered from hemorrhage preventing sleep.
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Gineer
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President Wilson narrowly escapes shell on Mayflower voyage
While sailing up the Potomac on the Mayflower, President Wilson and Dr. Carey Grayson narrowly avoided a shell fragment from a twelve inch gun tested at Indian Head proving grounds. The rotating band flew off, landing 300 feet away, prompting Wilson to urge moving testing to a safer site.
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Greek and Bulgarian forces clash in Balkan fighting
Saloniaki July 7 report describes Greek repulsion of a Bulgarian attack on Guergheli. Evzone left division claims a bayonet assault to seize Kalinovo passes to pursue Bulgarian fugitives from Kilkish, with heavy casualties. At 6 pm the division advanced from the pass but fatigue halted further pursuit. dead and wounded likely exceed 10 000 including six regimental commanders. London reports a large Bulgarian force near Vrania threatening the Servian retreat and notes Belgrade censors stagger war updates.
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Governor Cox Decries Massive Signature Fraud in Green Law Referendum
Governor Cox accuses a wholesale forgery of referendum petitions for the Green workmen's compensation law. He says state officials are pursuing criminal prosecutions, with detectives hired to uncover fake signatures in counties like Cuyahoga and Hamilton.
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Cox
W. L. Finley
Charles H. Graves
J. H. Secrest
Hogan
Attorney General's Office
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Graves
Ohio Equity Association
Cuyahoga
Hamilton
Lucas
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Cléevéland
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New Industrial Commission
Noble County
All dealers sign compact with men ending ice strike
The article notes a broad agreement among dealers ending an ice strike. It mentions a prominent Chicago congressman and his wife who drives him to the Capitol each morning, highlighting her popularity and attire.
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Chicago
Washington
Forest fire menaces Muir woods near San Rafael
Troops from Ft. Baker aided the effort against a forest fire that threatened the Muir woods, the giant sequoias, as flames burned on Mt Tamalpais. The blaze remained uncontrolled late tonight with nearby hotels at risk and residents watching from the bay.
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Thaw seeks proof of trust fund income in court
Attorney Henry Hirschberg asks a New York judge to have Thaw swear to an affidavit for filing with the Orphans Court of Pittsburgh. Thaw says a trust fund from his father, managed by Fidelity Title and Trust Co, has yielded no income for five years and now exceeds $30,000. Stone & Stone will pursue the matter once papers are signed, with Thaw at Matteawan State Hospital.
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Commercial Tribune
Newburg
N. Y
Henry Hirschberg
Harry K. Thaw
Tompkins
Supreme Court Today
Raymond Kieb
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Thaw
Orphans’ Court of
Pittsburg
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Stone & Stone
Charges Against Mayor Smith Submitted to Governor Cox
Washington D. H. Mayor Harvey W. Smith faces formal charges of gross immorality and gross neglect of duty. Affidavits from Columbus police and Burns detectives accuse him of immoral conduct with Fannie Laporte in June and of allowing liquor violations and patronizing houses of prostitution. The charges also claim he advised evading liquor controls near the G A R encampment and suggested selling liquor in alleys. Governor Cox will decide on suspension after reviewing the documents.
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Washington D. H. Law and Order League
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Burns Detectives Go Missing in Court Fight
Burns operatives facing affidavits failed to appear in Mayor Creath's court as he was ill. Attorney D C Badger says the detectives pass through Columbus en route to Bloomingburg but no court will be held. Police await their arrival to press charges.
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Creath
D. C. Badger
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Law and Order League
Bloomingburg
Mears Aims to Beat World Tour Record by Sea and Rail
John Henry Mears continues pursuit of a world circumnavigation record aboard the steamship Mauretania arriving at Fishguard after delays from a north easter and late transfer. Officials aid his plan with a London start tomorrow at 2 20 pm while Yokohama and a Trans-Siberian link loom as potential hurdles.
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Fishguard
Mauretania
John Henry Mears
Mears
Mears’ Landing Until After 8 O'Clock. This Will Not Interfere With Mr. Mears
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Paris
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Inez Mulholland
Turner
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Remarkable Dog Skin Graft Planned for Heel Injury
In Louis, an eight year old girl Beatrice Borchers will receive a pioneering operation this week using skin from a live dog, Terry the Scotch terrier, grafted onto her injured foot. The dog will donate about twenty square inches of skin and remain alive. The girl’s foot was damaged when clay fell on it last Thursday.
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Beatrice Borchers
Terry
Chicago Transit Strike Grounds City Traffic
Chicago workers faced a citywide halt as the Country Traction Company strike closed streetcars and left passengers walking to work. Mayor Smart of Evanston declared the firm forfeited its franchise for failing to run cars automatically.
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Country Traction Company
Elevated
Smart
Hvanston
Ice Delivery Resumes After City Ice Strike Settlement
City officials inspect plants and approve return to full operation as Cincinnati Ice Company and rivals sign the agreement. Delivery to resume today with better suburban service. most workers back by morning and contracts to be honored immediately.
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Ice Delivery Company
City’s ice plants checked after five days’ seizure
A second inventory shows ice plants under city control for five days were in good shape compared with last Wednesday night. City officials led by Safety Director Cash say the city may be owed by ice companies for use of the plants during the strike.
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