Bombardment of Canton Threatens American Buildings
Sun Yat Sen gunboats bombarded Canton causing damage to three American buildings. Ambassador Jacob Schiffman asked Rear Admiral Strauss to rush protection as American gunboats head toward Canton. The message warned of imminent danger to American residents amid the fighting factions.
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Canton
Sun Yat Sen
Pekin
China
Associated Press
Canto
Jacob Schurman
Strauss
Charged Wire in Water Kills Three in Maine
In North Anson Maine a horse touched a charged wire in a rainwater pool causing a high tension line to arc. Ora Pullen died helping the animal and Mrs Thomas Morane and Warren Nutting were electrocuted as they moved to assist.
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North Anson
Ora Pullen
Thomas Morane
Warren Nutting
Pullen
Hail Destroys Cabbage Crop On Farm near Hanford
A heavy hailstorm damaged John Hentzleman’s truck farm in Hanford Iowa on June 22. About one thousand cabbages were crushed by hail five inches long. The storm also shattered greenhouse windows and dented the top of Hentzlemans car.
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Hanford
John Hentzleman
Hentzelman
Four Kansas Harvest Hands Killed by Train Near Wichita
Four harvest hands aged eighteen to twenty two were killed when struck by a train near Wichita Kansas. Two victims were from St Louis, the other two unidentified. The incident occurred today, with Associated Press reporting.
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Wichita
Kan
Associated Press
St. Louis
Weather Forecast for Chicago Tonight and Wednesday
Chicago notes show generally fair weather through tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. The forecast covers the next twenty four hours indicating stable conditions and mild temperatures.
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Chicago
Weather Summary From Local Observations
Dr. H. M. Stanley reports 24 hour observations ending 7 am. Sealed readings include temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation. Data provides baseline for today’s forecast and regional conditions.
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H. M. Stanley
Nebraska Students Sail to England for Livestock Study
Three University of Nebraska Agricultural College students depart June 20 from New York for a Great Britain livestock tour. Professor William H. Savin, Kenneth Clark, and Earl Lieber will study cattle conditions and earn ocean passage by caring for cattle aboard the ship bound for Liverpool. The Omaha group left June 12 with a trainload of cattle shipped to England for beef.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska Agricultural College
New York
Great Britain
Liverpool
William H. Savin
Department of
Animal Husandry
Kenneth Clark
Earl Lieber
Omaha
England
Conference Opens at Lake Wawasee
Workers of the Protestant Episcopal church from the United States and Cuba gather at Lake Wawasee Indiana for a summer conference June 19 to 24. Highlights include daily Bible talks by Rt Rev Dr Griswold and lectures on the Orient, with Peter Lutkin directing music and Rev John F Plummer directing the event for the diocese of Northern Indiana.
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Lake Wawasee
Ind
Associated Press
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Cuba
M Griswold
Diocese of
Kansas City
Sidney C. Partridge
F. B. Crane
Yukon
Alaska
Peter Lutkin
Northwestern University
Evanston
Northern
Indiana
John F. Plummer
Kokomo
Board’s Reply Delayed as Labor Unions Push Strike Vote
Chicago June 20 Associated Press the railroad board prepares a formal reply to ten union heads who warned of a strike if a referendum favors suspension of work. The reply will take several days while unions rush the strike vote. John Scott secretary of the Railroad Employes says about fifty thousand ballots already cast favor a strike.
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Chicago
Associated Press
John Scott
Ribbon Ruffs for Midsummer Festive Occasions
Ribbon ruffs made from metal ribbon with pink or blue hues and flowers woven between loops offer a pleasant midsummer substitute for summer fur. These decorative pieces are best suited for festive occasions and add a bright floral touch.
Boy’s Bucket Brigade Saves the Dorcas Home
Seven and eight year old children helped evacuate and fight a coal bin fire at the Dorcas Home for Children in Highland Park. Mrs N Arlis organized a bucket brigade, removing two tons of coal and extinguishing the fire before firefighters arrived.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Highland Park
Stimulates French Interest in Americans
Paris reports that the American Library in Paris with 30000 American volumes draws 33 percent of reading room attendance from French patrons. In two years it has become a key link between French and American literary interests. funds total 674000 francs with plans to enlarge facilities including a Latin Quarter branch. Ministers and top French professionals use the library. dozens of information requests arrive weekly.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
United States
Latin Quarter
America
Henry Ford
Hughes
Teeth Lodged in Throat Solve Mystery Death
James M. Stroud of New York City and Des Moines is believed to have died accidentally, not murdered, after his false teeth allegedly caught in his throat. The electrician was en route to join his family in Des Moines after failing to find work in New York.
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Chicago
James M. Stroud
New York City
Des Moines
Stroud
Governor Kendall to Speak at G A R Encampment Tonight
Iowa City June 20 The morning program at the G A R encampment featured a Soins of Veterans meeting a flag presentation at Iowa City High by the W A C and a Memorial Service by the Daughters of Veterans Gov Kendall is to address the annual G A R Campfire later here tonight
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Iowa City
Associated Press
Soins of Veterans
Daughters of Veterans
Kendall
Wreck on Eastbound Denver Rio Grande Train Near Leadville
Eastbound passenger train No. 2 on the Denver Rio Grande Western was wrecked between Salida and Leadville. Five coaches overturned at the foot of Tennessee Pass. A call for nurses and doctors has been sent and is en route. Casualties not yet known.
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Leadville
Colo
Associated Press
Denver, Rio Grande & Western
Salida
Tennessee Pass
Kearns Attacks Ford Proposal as Propaganda
Washington June 20 Henry Ford offers to purchase or lease the Muscle Shoals government plant in Alabama, challenged by Rep. Kearns Ohio and five other Republicans who call the move one of the most insidious pieces of propaganda. They argue Ford would manufacture fertilizer and force current producers to sell cheap, while stating the government cost and the low offer value.
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Washington
Associated Press
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals Government
Alabama
Kearns
Ohio
House
Ford
Gorgas
Wises
Woman Becomes Owner of Cleveland American Baseball Club
The will of James C. Dunn, late president of the Cleveland American Base Ball Club, leaves $390000 to his widow Mrs. Dunn who becomes sole beneficiary and owner of the club. She is noted as the first woman to own such a club.
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Ban Johnson
American League
Chicago
Associated Press
James C. Dunn
Cleveland American Base Ball Club
Mrs. Dunn
Cleveland American Club
Dunn
Subsidy Bill Delayed One Month by President Harding
President Harding grants informal sanction for delaying ship subsidy debate by one month. The move postpones consideration of the subsidy plan and shifts attention to upcoming fiscal discussions.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Alleged Dorsey Granted Bonds in Double Murder Case
Petersburg Indiana June 20 Otho Dorsey charged with the murders of Luther Bement and John Wills was allowed two bonds of 12400 each. He remains jailed while friends raise the funds. Trial set for September 6.
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Petersburg
Ind
Otho Dorsey
Luther Bement
John Turner Wills
Jackson man pleads guilty to first degree murder
George Straub confessed to killing Miss Alice Allymer in Jackson Michigan and was sentenced to life solitary confinement at Marquette prison with hard labor.
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Jackson, Mich
Associated Press
George Straub
Alice Allymer
Marquette
Two Women Die In La Fayette Club Fire
Fire at the La Fayette club at Minnetonka Beach near Minneapolis killed two women and injured a dozen guests and employees among about 100 evacuees. The blaze damaged the ball room where a smouldering cigarette is suspected as the cause. building loss estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Minneapolis
Minn
la Fayette Club
Minnetonka Beach
Lake Minnetonka
Lied for Holdup's "Kids" Now He Goes to Prison
New York June 20 Robert P Wal ker 22 identified Arthur Guilfoyle subway conductor as the man who held him up in Brooklyn Last month When he learned Guilfoyle had a family and several kids he said the conductor wasnt the bandit Today he was sentenced to Sing Sing for six months for perjury
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New York
Robert P. Walker
Arthur Guilfoyle
Subway
Brooklyn
Guilfoyle
Creston Considers Midnight Lighting Under New Proposal
Creston Mutual Electric Light, Heat & Power Co offered a plan to illuminate streets until midnight, claiming no extra city cost. Supt. Chase proposed a five year franchise term with scope to revise after five years, and a formal contract to be prepared for July 1 council meeting.
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Creston
Supt. Chase
Creston Mutual Electric Light, Heat & Power Co
Chase
Electric Light Co
City and Light Company
Kilbane Loses World Lightweight Title to Boxing Commission
The New York State Boxing Commission announced that Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland vacated his world lightweight title by refusing to fight challenger Johnny Dundee of New York.
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New York
Associated Press
New York State Boxing Commission
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Johnny Dundee
Senator Wat son halts soldier bonus bill in Senate
An effort to move the soldier's bonus bill before the Senate today was stopped when Senator Wat son offered a motion that killed the attempt for now.
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Senate
Washington
Associated Press
Senate Today
Watson
Prominent Physician Dr Burke Found Dead in Atlantic Office
Dr C B Burke, a prominent Iowa physician, was found dead in his Atlantic office at 6 am from a ruptured blood vessel. A 45 year old former war captain noted for Burke’s Sign in typhoid fever, he belonged to Knights of Columbus and Elks. his wife and young son survive.
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Atlantic
C. B. Burke
Iowa
Burke
Camp Greenleaf
8. C
Burkes
The
Knights of Columbus
the Elks
Rest of Ride and 40 Feet Leave Homeless Areas
Fragmentary report notes remaining ride and 40 feet affecting homeless areas. unclear details about location dates or officials.
Rio Grande Flood Levels Destroy Eagle Pass Bridges
Floods from the Rio Grande wash away both international bridges linking Eagle Pass Texas and Piedras Negras Mexico. The crest reached forty five Washington, and rescuers report widespread destruction with possible heavy loss of life. Consul Blocker cables reports to Washington as the War Department orders a pontoon bridge rushed to Eagle Pass.
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Washington, D
Eagle Pass
Tex
Pladras Negras
Mexico
Rio Grande
State Department
Counsul
William P. Blocker
Phedras Negran
War Department
Ragle Pass
Miske to Box Meehan on July Third in Oklahoma City
Billy Miske of St Paul and White Meehan the Pacific Coast heavyweight have been matched for ten rounds in Oklahoma City on July 3. Promoter Dan Lackey announced the bout and said negotiations are under way with heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey for a possible appearance on the same date.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Associated Presa
Billy Miske
St. Paul, Minn
White Meehan
Pacific Coast
Dan Lackey
Jacek Dempsey
Expect Showdown on Plans of General Wood
Philadelphia June 20 Associated Press definite information on whether Gen Leonard Wood remains in the Philippines beyond year end was to be disclosed at a University of Pennsylvania trustees meeting. Wood had been chosen to head the university and was to begin in September but wished to stay in the east until January. Trustees reportedly may extend his leave to year end if he does not seek another extension.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Leonard Wood
Philippines
University of Pennsylvania
General Wood
Man With Five Wives Sentenced For Bigamy
Sixty nine year old Thomas Worland, married to five wives without divorce, pleaded guilty to bigamy and was sentenced to from one to five years in prison. He described marriages to Annie Hanson in Norway Iowa, a woman in Red Wing Minnesota, a woman named Lena in South Beloit New Jersey, Olive Horth aged 60 and Tillie Carlington in Chicago, after living with his first wife for 37 years before his new beliefs.
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Chicago
Thomas Worland
Annie Hanson
Norway
Red Wing
Minn
Harding Abandons Tentative Alaskan Trip
President Harding will not undertake the planned journey to Alaska. The trip, once tentatively projected, has been abandoned due to circumstances arising since its initiation.
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Harding
Alaska
Washington
Associated Press
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