Seven Die After Motorcycle Gasoline Tank Explosion
AP dispatch reports seven dead from a motorcycle gasoline tank explosion at a Ludlow Ky event. Victims include Oolin Johnson and Henry Andrews among others. several more burned or dying. Authorities in Cincinnati plan to arrest three amusement officials for voluntary manslaughter as conditions remain critical.
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Associated Press
Gancinnyti
Ludlow
Oolin Johnson
Salt Lake City
Utah
William Davis
Henry Andrews
Cincinnati
William Michaels
Ethel Bachtmen
Covington
James Parker
William Pattergen
Andrews
Bachtman
Lazoon
James Wise
Kenton County
Kentucky
Eberhardt
Motor Dome
Wilbur
Busch
Motor Cycle League
Great Britain Declines Participation in San Francisco Exposition
London reports Great Britain will not participate in the Panama Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The government notified Washington that Britain is not in a position to attend. Officials declined to discuss earlier statements that Britain favored participation, noting tolls dispute as a possible motive for nonparticipation.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
A Francisco
Washington
Foreign Office
Walter Hines Page
U. S
Joyride on a Norfolk and Western steam engine
Williamson West Virginia August 1 John Meadows an engineer stole a steam engine from railroad yards while drunk for a joy ride. The engine allegedly reached 160 miles per hour over 20 miles and collided with a search engine returning to town injuring Mendowa slightly. Three unknown companions accompanied Meadows as he fled into the woods.
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Round House
Mendowa
Meadows Found Asleep in Woods After Return Trip
Meadows was located shortly after sleeping in the woods and arrested. He would not explain his actions, stating his companions paid him for the trip.
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Meadows
Land Sharks Arrested in Pennsylvania Scandal
Reported nationwide booster operation has raised over a million dollars with Pennsylvania contributions around 250000. In Bunbury, twenty men bought lots at 200 dollars each, paying 20 down and 10 monthly. Warrants issued for several boosters. W F Gorsuch and Victor Rausch arrested and held for a Monday hearing.
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Tia
Saints
Okahoma
Atry
Oklahome
Ttma
Pennsylvania
Bunbury
W. F. Gorsuch
Victor Rausch
Strangers Suspected in Rash of Local Robberies
At Naraganset Pier on July 21 detectives from multiple agencies intensified public scrutiny after thieves stole gems valued at 225000 dollars from Rumsey and John H. Hanan. Visitors and locals alike face suspicion as investigators shadow potential suspects while progress remains guarded.
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Naraghansett Pier
BR. L
Tor
Rumsey
John H. Hanan
Man given suspended sentence after drunken driving crash
In Los Angeles on August 1 J S Mc Null was granted a two year suspended sentence for driving intoxicated and causing an accident that probably crippled Miles Olive Davis. He must pay the girl monthly and settle hospital bills, instead of prison, under judge Wi bur’s condition. The case notes Mc Null was intoxicated. In another item from Ark sburg a driller found a large rattlesnake weighing about four feet after shaking a pair of heavy overalls he planned to wear to work.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Miles Olive Davis
J. S. McNull
Wibur
McNull
Hexty
Aarksburg
West Milford
Laird Davis
R. R
Parkersburg
W. Wa
Capital Swept by Tempest of Great Violence
Washington on July 21 reports a deadly storm causing at least 80 injuries and multiple deaths. White House grounds uprooted, Seventh and L real estate firm Saul & Company collapsed killing Walter K. Hilton and clerk Thomas Fealey. Bureau of Engraving and Printing currency blown from windows, most recovered. Dozens of women injured and hospitalized.
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NGTON
National Capital
Washington
Teast
Capitol
White House
Seventh
Saul & Company
Walter KE. Hilton
Thomas Fealey
Bureau of Engraving and
Brakeman Loses Toes After Foot Slips At Yard
Daily Sentinel reports brakeman H. L Stump of the Cumberland Division working with Owen Dorsey suffered the loss of his left toes in an East End accident. Flaged train stopped as it entered the yard. after a go ahead signal the engine moved and his foot was crushed under the wheels. He is from Romney and was evacuated to Keyser.
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Daily Sentinel
Saturdes
H. L Stump
Cumberland
Owen Dorsey
Stump
Romney
Keyser
Davis 0 Stay i0 Finish Job Before Senate Nomination
The text notes John W. Davis has been nominated and promptly confirmed as Solicitor General but will delay assuming duties for a week or more. He plans to complete current Congress work and stay a few days before resigning, giving congressional aspirants time to organize before the vacancy election. The resignation goes to the Speaker, with the governor notified and 30 days' notice required before election.
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Senate
John W. Davis
Congress
House
Boy Bitten by Copperhead Snake in Blackberry Field
Robert Meredith, nine, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Meredith of North Byron, was bitten by a copperhead while picking blackberries in a field. His older brother carried him home, then killed the two foot eight inch snake. A physician is supervising the case and reports it under good control.
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Robert
Harry Meredith
North Byron
Votes for Women Demonstration Presses Senate In D.C.
A large delegation of suffragists from every state marched from Hyattsville through Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol. Miss Alice Paul led the National Woman's Suffrage Association and Senator Owen presented the petitions, urging timely action on the amendment.
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Associated Press Disputch
Washington
Senate Chamber
Hyattsville
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Grounds
Senate Woman Suffrage Committee
Alice Paul
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Enate
Owen
Senate
Chesapeake & Ohio to redeem coupons at key stations
Charleston July 1 The Chesapeake & Ohio railroad announced agents would be stationed at Muntington Charleston and Hinton to redeem coupons tied to the legal fare decision. Speculators will not have coupons redeemed. authorities report counterfeit coupons in circulation.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Charleston
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Muntington
Hinton
Nestor Rites and Public Notices from Daily Sentinel
Obituary reports Isaac N. Nestor aged 67 a carpenter died at 1:35 am after a month of illness from a disease complication. He moved from Moatsville two years ago and leaves a wife and six children Marion Talestine Wesley Alonzo Deato and Effie Breedlove. Funeral arrangements not set.
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Daily Sentinel
Isaac N. Nestor
Nestor
Moatsville
Marion
Talestine
Wesley
Alonzo
Deato
Effie Breedlove
Heat Fatal Ten People In Cleveland
Cleveland reports a heat wave causing ten deaths including Charles Dickson aged 39 and Stella Bam berger 58. Stella Willard attempted suicide by poison. Eight babies died within 24 hours ending at noon. Temperature reached 95 degrees at noon with official readings at 1 and 95.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Cleveland
Charles Dickson
Stella Bamberger
Stella Willard
Two Boys Die in Carnegie Steel Plant Accident
In Pittsburg on July 31 Frank Sisson and Richard Redmond river boys at Edgar Thompson plant Braddock were crushed when a heavy steel dipper hoisted into position fell onto them. The accident occurred at a new section of the plant, killing both workers.
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Pittsburg
Frank Sisson
Richard Redmond
Edgar Thompson
Carnegie Steel Company
Braddock
Is a Miner's Union Card a Good Investment
A boy's poultry essay opens with practical tips on raising chickens and egg hatching. The article then shifts to a critique of the United Mine Workers Union, arguing union dues and potential losses outweigh perceived benefits for West Virginia miners, noting wage figures, dues, and the Paint Creek settlement. A separate note reports J Pierpont Morgan facing a $5000 lawsuit over a boy’s injury in New York streets.
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R. I
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Mines
Illinois
State Department of Mines
United Mine Workers Journal
United Mine Workers
Paint Creek
Virginia
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