27 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
1
Seven guards and three miners die in a Paint Creek clash near Mucklow as armed miners strike and dynamite a machine gun. Troops are mobilized, traffic on the Paint Creek rail line halted, and reports warn of further clashes as militias and state authorities move to regain control.
New York July 26 Police Commissioner Waldo announces libel suits against The Herald The Tribune and The Press for statements alleged to have been grand jury testimony by Lt Daniel Costigan He accuses the papers of false reporting and seeks 250000 damages The Rosenthal murder investigation continues with new witnesses and police actions.
A wooden platform at Wheeling park for 200 Masons and families collapsed during a vaudeville show, dropping about fifteen feet. Dozens injured, including Miss Elsie Little who suffered a broken back and was not expected to survive. Emergency crews treated victims at the scene and in hospitals.
Eight aldermen and the secretary of the common council committees were arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges connected to a Wabash railroad street measure. The probe, led by Detective Burns, traces marked money and telephonic and phonographic evidence.
Fort Williams Ontario reports a serious wreck on the Canadian Pacific railroad with telegraph wires down all night and no details available. Local authorities could not provide further information.
Chicago war department officials announced a formal investigation into alleged drunken orgies at Camp Douglas Wisconsin and related misconduct by blue army troops during maneuvers. The inquiry targets regulars militiamen and officers over indiscipline and assaults on women amid encampment conditions.
In Philadelphia a group of thirteen Presbyterian missionaries and three newly married couples prepare a perilous 1300 mile trek to Matadi in the Belgian Congo. The brides, all under 22 and newlywed, will live in mud huts and endure fever and danger as the party fulfills a three year mission amidst Baluba hosts led by King Leopold era memory. The brides include Mildred Montgomery and the Allens, with McQueen of New Orleans and Washburn of Louisville joining the tour.
William Riley stole ice from a wagon on North Clark street and later took ice tongs. Heavy melting prompted him to grab an umbrella from a stand to protect the ice. He confessed to Municipal Judge Caverly and was sentenced to thirty days in the Bridewell.
News from Tokyo reports worsening condition of the Mikado with death expected momentarily. An 8:30 a.m. bulletin lists temperature 100.5, pulse 100, respiration 28, as officials say artificial lifepreserving measures including salt solution injections will be attempted.
Washington July 2 Navy officials say each battleship will receive a speedy hydroplane within the next year if plans materialize. Rear Admiral Philip Andrews acting secretary asks manufacturers to respond by Aug 15 on hydroplane designs meeting naval needs. Designs aim for at least 50 mph in air carrying two passengers.
Philadelphia July 26 President Taft has entered his prize cow Pauline Wayne in the annual Pennsylvania State Cattle Show to be held at Devon polo grounds on September 19 and 20 Pauline Wayne has supplied the White House with milk for the past year Taft serves as honorary president of the association Pauline Wayne is the first entry in the event.
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