Strikers Stop Police Car and Are Arrested
At Omaha a small disturbance ends with three men, said to be strikers, stopping a police car and being arrested after one man is found with a revolver. Authorities say they believed the car carried strikebreakers as tense strike talks continue. In Clinton a man and his14yearold son were killed when guards fired on strikers blocking railroad workers en route to shops.
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Clinton, Ill
Associated Press
James Fitzgerald
Alexander Crossing
Fitzgerald
St. Louis
Georgia Senate considers bill banning picketing
Atlanta July 8 Senator Tarpley introduces a measure making it a misdemeanor to influence others not to work at strike sites. The bill would ban picketing and propaganda to sustain railroad style blacklists and bars interference with corporate operations in Georgia.
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Atlanta
Senate
Senator Tarpley
German Experts to Seek Moratorium in Paris
Berlin reports two German financial experts will travel to Paris to request a moratorium linked to current difficulties in raising the next reparations. The move signals efforts to ease payment pressures amid ongoing postwar financial strains.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Paris
Gives Up Fight for Mayor in Youngstown Protest
Former Youngstown mayor George L. Oles retires from his bid to reclaim the mayor's chair citing personal business and costly campaign expenses. He says he will not spend $5,000 to $10,000 to seek the office and may continue serving only if elected without pay. He indicates he will let the legality of William B. Reese's mayoral actions resolve the case.
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Youngstown
George Ll. Oles
William B. Reese
Weather indications for Chicago next 24 hours
Partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled tonight. Sunday will be cooler in the northwest portion and warmer overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Summary: Observations by Dr. Stanley
The report covers 24 hours ending 7 am with highs and lows for several dates. Friday June 30 records 84? 67 with 1.90 inches rainfall, July 6 shows 76 59 with no rain, and a 1.40 inch total on another July day. Temperature at 1 pm today is 67.
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H. M. Stanley
SOF Wess Tech
Two Men Die in Pendleton Jail Break Case
John Rathie and Elvie D. Kirby were executed at the state penitentiary for involvement in the Pendleton jail break on July 25 1920 in which Neil Hart shot Sheriff Til Taylor. Rathie’s body will go to Idaho Falls Idaho to his mother, Kirby’s body to be cremated.
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Salem
Ore
John Rathie
Elvie D. Kirby
State Penitentiary
Pendleton
Neil Hart
Til Taylor
Rathe
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Kirby
Four Suspects Sought After Night Marshal Slaying
Authorities search the countryside around Manito Illinois after finding Night Marshal Frederick dead this morning. Four men are being hunted in connection with the murder as the investigation unfolds.
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Manito, Ill
Associated Press
Frederick
Switchman Sues for 30000 After Lost Leg
Kenneth Linquist former Burlington switchman sues for 30000 in district court claiming an November 25 1921 accident in the local yards caused the amputation of his leg plus a fractured jaw and lost teeth. He says he was on top of a string of cars being kicked out when cars collided and wheels passed over his leg. He is 24 years old and alleges lifelong crippling pain.
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Burlington
Burlington Railroad
Kenneth Linquist
Killing Sparks Grudge Roils Rhinelander Business Clash
In Rhinelander Wisconsin on July 8 a long standing business grievance culminated in George Dubos and Alex McGillis dying. A son was killed instantly and the assailant then took his own life.
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Rhinelander, Wis
George Dubos
Alex McGillis
Ban on Sunday Funeral Services in Sioux City
Sunday funerals will be banned in Sioux City after July 15 under an agreement between the Ministerial Alliance and the Funeral Directors. The move aims to regulate weekend services in the city.
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Sioux City
Associated Press
Ministerial Alliance
Eight Year Old Drowns After Canoe Spill
Wilford Hurd, eight, drowned in Muscatine after jumping from a canoe and sliding into the water when the rope loosened and the craft drifted away. The incident occurred at the water’s edge on the day’s events.
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Muscatine
Associated Press
Wilford Hurd
Army Fliers to Visit Omaha on Trans US Flight
Dayton Ohio July 8 Lieut James H Doolittle and Leland Andrews flying in an army airplane start the fourth leg of a round trip transcontinental flight. They left Dayton early today after arriving from Bolling Field Washington and will stop in Chicago then hop to Omaha.
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Army
Omaha
U. S
Dayton, O
James H. Doolittle
Leland Andrews
Dayton
San Antonio
Tex
Chicago
Lieut. Doolittle
Andrews
Bolling Field
Washington, D. C
Three Drown Near Oakville. One Skips Rescue
Three youths died last night when they stepped from a sandbar into deep water near Oakville. George McGraw, 36, Henry Middaugh, 16, and John Middaugh, 9, drowned. George Middaugh, able to swim, escaped. Citizens searched the stream but recovered no bodies by morning.
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Burlington
Associated Press
George McGraw
Henry Middaugh
John Middaugh
Oakville
George Middaugh
Middaugh
Frenchwoman Suzanne L Englen Defends World Tennis Title
At Wimbledon on July 8 Associated Press reports Suzanne L Englen of France defeated American Mrs Molla Burstedt Ma lory in the final rounds to defend her world championship. The score was 6 2, 6 0.
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Wembledon
Associated Press
Mlle
Suzanne L’englen
France
Molla Burstedt Malory
Police Kill Kansas Liquor Suspect in Wichita
Wichita authorities report Calvin's home searched for liquor led to a fatal shooting. J W Colvin was killed after being struck five times. fellow officers Tom R. Shook and Charles Bebout face $10,000 bonds each.
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Wichita Kas
J. W Colvin
Tom R. Shook
Charles Bebout
Calvin
Viquor
Colvin
US Marshal Takes Charge In Slater Missouri Strike
J K Parshall United States Marshal for western Missouri and seven deputies arrived in Slater to assume control in the name of the US government. J la Marquete division superintendent of the Chicago and Alton railroad said the company expects orders to abandon Slater as a division point due to the strike.
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U.S
Slater, Mo
U.S. Government
Slater
J. K. Parshall
United States
Missouri
J. la Marquete
Chicago & Alton, Railroad
QL Seeks Federal Injunction Against Strikers
The Burlington railroad seeks a Federal injunction to restrain strikers from interfering with workers and trains. Attorneys had not located Judge Carpenter by 2:00 PM to file the application.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Burlington Railroad
Judge Carpenter
Auto overturn claims life near Rembrandt
Des Moines reports Gus Amond was killed when his automobile turned over on a road near Rembrandt in Buena Vista County while he was driving toward Spirit Lake.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Gus Amond
Rembrandt
Buena Vista
County
Spirit Lake
Enigmatic telegram reaches Tien Tsin from Paotingfu
Tien Tsin China July 8 The Chinese post office received a telegram from Paotingfu in Chihli province saying Offices here safe Nothing further heard from Paotingfu when filed The message was interpreted as indicating trouble around Paotingfu possibly a mutiny among Chihli troops
Nine Year Old Rescues Six From Drowning in Atlantic City
On July 8 in Atlantic City New Jersey nine year old Charles Howarth rescued six year old Mable Lindmier from drowning in the thoroughfare at Dorset Avenue. The girl and other children wore life preservers but Marie lost her equipment and screamed as she sank before the timely dive saved her.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles Howarth
Mable Lindmier
Dorset Avenue
Marie
Vacuum Principle Used to Unload Large Coal and Grain Loads
The article notes that the vacuum cleaner principle is employed to unload coal, handles, grain, and other products in bulk. It highlights how suction technology enables efficient transfer of heavy materials in large quantities.
Croker Will Allocates Most Estate to Wife
The late Richard Croker will, filed in West Palm Beach, Florida, leaves all but 10000 dollars to his wife. The remaining 10000 dollars goes to his daughter Florence, noted in the will as the only child who retained affection for him.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Associated Press
Richard Croker
Tammany Chief
Ireland
Florence
Irish Troops Encircling Rebels Near Blessington
Dublin July 8 Associated Press reports National Army forces nearly completed an encircling maneuver around the Blessington area trapping a large force of irregulars. About one hundred prisoners were taken and the remainder dispersed with many taking to the mountains.
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Dublin
Associated Press
National Army
Blessington
Governor sees progress in farm and union coal talks
Des Moines reports Gov. Kendall says optimism remains after meetings with mine officials aimed at resolving harvest coal supply disputes between farmers and unions.
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Des Moines
Kendall
French Relief Mission Sails to Aid Russians
The French line steamer California sailed from Dunkirk carrying medical supplies and food worth 8,000,000 francs and a team of doctors and nurses for the relief mission to Russia. The vessel binds with diplomats and humanitarian effort to Petrograd.
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Dunkirk
California
Petrograd
Russia
Twilight Season Split Preserves Minstrel Show Plans
Creston will keep Twilight League for now after a public meeting at Methregor Bros and Coens' Furniture Store. L. L. McGregor chairs as finances improve, a minstrel show is directed by John F. Golden, and the season is split with ten games in the second half starting July 10, featuring Presbyterian Masons and Baptists Legion along with K C Shops and Swifts Elks in a shifted schedule.
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Creston
Methregor Bros and Coens’ Furniture Store
John F. Golden
Presbyterian Masons
Baptists Legion
K. C Shops
Swifts Elks
Presbyerians Masons
K. C. Shops
K. C
Swifts Elker
Presbyterians Masons
K C
Presbyterian Mason
Swifts Elke
Baptist Legion
Persian Cashmere Hand Bags Arrive With Silver Mounts
Persian cashmere hand bags reach this side of the water, featuring mounts in silver or dark metal. The novelty items attract attention for their fine material and mounting details.
Neither Side Will Make the First Move
Chicago July Associated Press reports the railroad shopmen enter the second week of their strike with no move to return to work. BM Jewel head of the shopmen says he is open to conference but will not make the first move, blaming railroads and the Labor Board. Both sides are said to be receptive yet firm in not initiating peace.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Hooper
Labor Board
Jewel
Princesses Seek Husbands in Innsbruck Ad
An Innsbruck newspaper ad from July describes two royal sisters aged 23 and 26 seeking friendship and eventual marriage with young wealthy handsome English or American gentlemen who must provide references. A meeting could be arranged for August.
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Geneva
Innsbruck
Banks Hold Millions in Excess Funds
New York July 8 The actual condition for the week of banks and clearing houses shows they hold 37 937 490 in excess of legal requirements. This is greatly in excess of the condition a year ago.
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New York
Associated Press
Walking to Last as Humans Lose the Power to Walk
Dr. R Kendrick Smith told the National Osteopathic convention in Los Angeles that urban life with trolley cars cars elevators and escalators is making people a race of weaklings from the hips down. He urged returning to barefoot outdoor running to rebuild the body and restore strength.
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Los Angeles
Cali
R. Kendrick Smith
Dr. Smith
Red Leader Reports Nervous Breakdown in Private Hospital
Geneva dispatches report George Tchitcherin, Russian Soviet foreign minister and head of the Genoa delegation, in a private hospital in Innsbruck Austria with a nervous breakdown. He reportedly has many letters and telegrams but is not allowed to work.
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Geneva
Associated Preas
George Tchitcherin
Genoa
Nas
Innesbruck
Austria
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