Violence Surges in Rail Strike Amid Nationwide Disorder
Chaos across the rail network as shootings, bombings, and blockades flare for 24 hours. Strikes paralysed major lines including Santa Fe and Union Pacific, with trains moved, crews recalled, and guards patrolling yards. A brakeman was killed at Havre and a Santa Fe worker shot in San Bernardino amid widespread unrest.
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San Bernardino
Havre, Mont
Chicago
Nati
Ie Atel ‘Son
Topeka
Banta Fe
Union W Pacite
Western Pacific
Southern Pacite
Worthing
Traffe
Big Four
Albuquerque
N. AL
Prescott
Aris
Tork
Santa Fe
Aston Pacific
Las Vogne
Curmyeet
Valley
Louteville
Nashvilla Wees
Corbin
van Buren
Ark
California
Cal
Bpic
Rada
George Stambaugh
Great Northern
Havre
Mont
Nein Hansen
Milwaukee
Kansas
Parsons
Newton
Herrington
Holsington
Horton
Thinela
Hioomington
Ciaton
Totter
Spencer
N.C
Stites
Clinton
Chicago, Rock Tat
Tragedy at Florence: Man detonates dynamite in home
Francisco Contanna forty five attempts to kill his wife Franveg and their children in Florence Jefferson County. After the blast, he shoots his wife and then kills himself as terrified children cry for mercy. Coroner N. C. Mille notes the house wreckage from the dynamite.
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Puntsutawney
Jefferson County
Florence
Francisco Contanna
Franveg
Tuat Plain
N. C. Millé
Senator Pepper Rebukes Railroad Telegrams
Whallington August 1 Senator George Wharton Pepper of Pennsylvania sharply rebuked L. F. Loree president of the Delaware and Hudson for sending telegrams to senators criticizing President Harding and supporting the die hard abroad executives on the seniority question, amid railroading tensions.
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Whallington
L! F. Loree
Delaware and
Hudgob
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
Harding
Hats in Fashion: Large Brims and Velvet Crowns Rising
A fashion note describes hats with larger sides almost reaching the shoulders, adding picturesque lines to outfits. Trimmings favor rolt or velvet at the crown or ribbon contrasts, with wide sateen ribbons matching the hat foundation, reflecting late summer trends.
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York
Haa
Trhye
New York Women Embrace Laces and Peach Gowns
On a hot day New York women stepped away from dark colors and wore laces and peach tones. The gown features peach tat daligi lace and embroidery symbolizing garden blossoms, with a dalloon effect and dalacioy finishes.
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New York
Higher heels and autos reshape a winter prospect
The article notes popular demand for higher heel shoes by Ray Heely and a shift from old time prospectors to automobile owners bringing families to new claims. It details stake claims, engine use, and proof of property. It also cites a surge in youth joining Engle Scouts and a London report on New York prohibition violators, with most offenders foreign-born.
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Qator Combina Wong
Catnin
Ari Z0na
London
New York City
End to rail strike near as new plan proposed
New York Aug 16 A plan submitted by railway executives and union leaders aims to resolve the seniority dispute fueling the strike. The proposal, crafted with a nine man committee, would restore shopmen seniority rights while allowing both sides to save face. A conference in New York is expected to finalize terms within days, with a rapid settlement anticipated.
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New York
Washington
Vnion
Bis Four
Big Brothers
Rhopcrafts
Association of Railway Executives
Dewidt Coyler
Netony? Association
Enllr
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Mutineers
Wan
Uplona
Burt Sf. Jawell
Crafta
Coynell
Jawell
New Yorks
Harding
Race magnate Cosden undergoes appendicitis operation
Saratoga Springs N Y Aug 18 J 8 Cosden of Baltimore president of the Couden Company and owner of a vast stable of race horses underwent an operation at Saratoga hospital after an acute attack of appendicitis. Authorities report his condition as fairly good. Cosden had recently been in racing circles over the purchase of Snob 1% from John Sanford of Amaterdan for a price generally reported at 860,000. Other horses associated with Cosden include Blores Paul Jones Martingale Hewnn Brilliance and Huckleberry Finn.
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Saratoga Springs
Couden
Baltimore
Couden of Company
Samtoga Hospital
Cosden
John Sanford
Amaterdan
Atin
Snob IL
Mr. Cosden
Blores
Paul Jones
Martingale
Hew Nn
Brilliance
Huckleberry Finn
Hearings Set on Swing Bill for Colorado River
Washington August 18 hearings on Swing bill for protection and development of the lower Colorado river basin and construction of a reservoir to prevent floods in the Imperial valley resume. Representative Swing of California, author, hopes for quick completion with a Senate path possible only after December reconvening due to other appropriation pressures.
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Washington
Colorado River
Laperind Valley
House
Lundy
Swing
Calfornia
Suthor
Congress
Rand
Alfred the Great and early English navy origins
A compact summary of English maritime origins traces Alfred the Great’s era to the early navy. It notes fleet organization and squadrons stationed across the realm, the shift toward stronger ship design, and the later emergence of warships like cogs under Edward II in the fourteenth century.
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Alfred
Alfre the Great
Great
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Imton
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van Tuen
Brazil
Sahil
Tovie
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Dooters
Saratoga Springs Hospital
Gouden
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Tire Exchange
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Oak Park
R, P. Bhroader
Anpoclite
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Kneop Monager
Waldemar Zatz
Chicago Musical College
THE
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Forest Park
Byford School
Marguerite
Marcel
Boubing
River Forest
Leanty Shop
Treatmante
Factet
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Forest Parkers
Checkerboard Flying Field
Roosevelt Road
Desplaines River
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