Foote Lands On Governor in Ohio Board Dispute
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Ohio State Board of Commerce pressing Governor Cox over alleged referendum petition signatures and remarks about unnamed capital insiders. Foote denies prior thesis on Warnes law and requests inquiry. Governor signals possible reply avoidance.
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Bryan Breaks Dates and Pleases Wilson
President Wilson smiles as Secretary of State Bryan cancels next weeks engagements. He denies using Winona Conference to push his lecturing. Bryan reports earning 250 dollars for yesterday’s Mountain Lake Park speech and explains Chautauqua receipts.
Drunken Monkey Kills, Mauls in West Virginia Tale
In Smithers West Virginia a drunken monkey owned by George Smith attacked during a party after being refused more drink. It mauled a dog to death and bit Smith’s hand so severely that amputation was required. The incident ended with a brutal struggle between man and animal.
Earthquake Shocks Socorro Morning July 18
A strong earthquake shock was felt in Socorro New Mexico at 11 30 this morning. Buildings rocked and dishes fell from shelves. The tremor lasted about a minute and recalled earlier seismic activity believed linked to local geological faults and mountain tilting.
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San Francisco
Electrician Killed by High Voltage at Club Grounds
Frank Newman, 32, while installing a transformer atop a forty foot pole at the National Cash Register Country Club in Dayton Ohio, touched live and dead wires forming a circuit. He died instantly from a 6600 volt shock.
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Dayton
National Cash Register
Frank Newman
Cure for Cold Found at Last
Philadelphia reports claim a influenza vaccine developed by Mulford Laboratory researchers led by Dr. Arthur Parker Mitchins. The shot uses dead influenza organisms purified, with doctors noting cures for influenza and related ailments like rheumatism and catarrh, though doctors warn against untrained administration.
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Arthur Parker Mitchins
Commercial Tribune
Mulford Laboratory
R. J. Allen
London
W. Wayne Babcock
L. F. Ashcraft
Babcock
Monroe Doctrine Upset by Wilson Learns of Change
The New York American reports Wilson has practically abandoned the Monroe doctrine amid crisis in Mexico and Japan. Britain may intervene in Mexico to protect citizens and collect debts, with Germany and France possibly joining. A Senate insider and Wilson ally sources the claim. Secretary Bryan’s reply to Japan and a British note are noted as related actions.
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Copperhead Bites Woman in Bed in Branchville NJ
In Branchville New Jersey July 18 Mrs Buscher awoke with pain in her foot then knee from a copperhead two feet long that had bitten her twice. Her husband killed the snake and Dr Edward Ayers said the bites should not be fatal. He suspects the snake entered the bed yesterday morning while the sheet was open.
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N. J
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Edward A. Ayers
Man Swallowed Needle Found During Surgery
In Columbus Ohio on July 18 doctors at Protestant Hospital discovered a two inch needle inside O R Rice aged 30 after he believed he had acute appendicitis. The needle had been swallowed when he was four years old.
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Protestant Hospital
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Sailors Lead Mob Attacking Seattle Red Flags HQs
Crowds of sailors from the Pacific reserve fleet aided by civilians attacked the Socialist and Industrial Workers of the World headquarters in Seattle during the Golden Potlatch. They wrecked buildings dumped furniture and set fires before police and provost guards intervened and dispersed the mob.
Brewers divided on a reduction of the Assembly
In Columbus Ohio July 18 the Ohio Brewing Association backs petitions for a smaller state Legislature say backers include many urban and rural interests. Colonel Shetter says the petition originated from another source and that some radical wets differ. The plan would allocate City representation by population to curb rural domination. Governor Cox opposes delaying the constitutional amendment and liberals fear passage.
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Ohio Brewing Association
Antisaloon League
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Brewers’ Association
Shetter
Cox
Rich Wife Spurns Luxuries After Inheritance
Mrs. Clifford W. Powers, wife of a Gary watchman earning $90 monthly, inherits $1.5 million from a New York uncle and rejects wealth trappings. She focuses on education for her baby girl, continues her housework, pays $50 rent, rents out boarders, and saves as she notes she has no desire for automobiles or yachts.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Clifford W. Powers
Gary Watchman
Powers
New York
Cherry pie from watermelon pulp shocks Chicago bakers
In Chicago on July 18 a tale of a watermelon pulp cherry pie prompts Dr. J N Hurty to investigate. He tastes the pie after a Gary cafe meal and confronts a baker who insists the pie is only cherries. The incident highlights food purity concerns and a famed Chicago genius in pie making.
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Indiana State Board of Health
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Millionaire's Son Wins Pretty Bride in Copper Mine
John Longyear, heir to copper magnate John Munro Longyear, left home a year ago to prove himself by working as a miner. He wooed and married a miner's daughter in a democratic style, later revealed his identity to her and his father blessed the union. he now becomes a partner in the family business.
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John Longyear
John Munro Longyear
Michigan
Two Nuns Escape From Belleville Hospital
Two Franciscan sisters Sister Regina and Sister Virginia absconded from St. Elizabeth's Hospital Belleville after forming a bond. They fled by train to Kansas City where they worked briefly before agreeing to return and accept transfers to Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Wisconsin to remain near each other.
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Young boy assists as Senate presiding officer
In Washington on July 18 Thomas Marshall Sutherland sat on Vice President Marshall's knees and helped preside over a lively Senate session. He stated his age as free and a half and is the son of Rev. Alex Sutherland, formerly of Columbia City and now in Berkley Springs West Virginia, sharing the Vice President's name.
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Father Opposes Pardon for Son in Ohio Murder Case
John F. Hazel of Toledo protests Governor Cox against pardoning his son Don Harvey Hazel who sits on life in the Ohio penitentiary for murdering his mother with a hatchet. The pardon board recommended clemency though the crime was robbery driven to fund cigarettes and a show outing. Hazel claims his son was a model prisoner and has served about eight years.
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State Pardon Board
Hazel
Decisive Battle in Balkan War Near Belogratchik
News from London reports a fierce clash between Roumanians and Bulgarians at Belogratchik near Sofia as the renewed Balkan War intensifies. Allies threaten to dictate peace terms while Bulgaria seeks terms through Italy, with Queen Elenora appealing to Queen Elizabeth to halt the advance. Elizabeth promises only cautious progress.
Mulhall Testimony Ties Ohio Politicians to Lobby Efforts
M M Mulhall testified about meetings with Arthur Vorys and Secretary Schwedtman linking Ohio figures to National Manufacturers Association efforts. Woodrow McClare accused Mulhall of perjury, denying fundraising or close ties, detailing a 1910 NY visit and campaign HQ visit in Paterson.
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