Non-Union Men Arm as Grand Trunk Strike Expands
Montreal July 19. Grand Trunk officials and 25 000 striking workers vow a fight to a finish with long and hard struggle ahead. The union says nearly all affected have obeyed the strike order and that service will halt across 5250 miles. Company vows no service interference and rushes strikebreaker arrivals while arming crews and guarding yards.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway System
Grand Trank
Vermont
French railway workers stay at work despite strike
French railway employees will remain at work while conciliation plans proceed. A critical meeting by engineers and firemen is slated for late July, seen as pivotal in the threatened strike. Railroads plan to run lines with nonunion workers if a walkout occurs. One worker returned to duty after leaving Monday.
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Paris
Peace Pact Ends Threat of Pennsylvania Railroad Strike
In Philadelphia on July 19, a peace agreement between the Pennsylvania Railroad and its employees averts a strike. Railroads and shipping circles express satisfaction as the crisis passes and only detail adjustments remain to fully settle the dispute. The report notes W. G. Lee among involved negotiators.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Taft Arrives at Eastport Amid Sardine Industry Welcomes
President Taft arrived in Eastport on July 19 amid cheers and hunting displays. The Mayflower anchored offshore as crowds filled the town, celebrating with flushed streets and a bustling reception organized by Mayor Garnett for the first presidential visit to waters near the sardine industry.
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Eastport
Taft
Garnett
Hanging Smiths Real Specialty
Joseph Smith a 42 year old homeless man arrested for drunkenness on New Jersey and Washington streets attempted suicide three times in a police cell. He first used a tied necktie, then suspenders, then a shirt as nooses, and was stripped to prevent further self harm before being placed in a special cell to sober up.
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Joseph Smith
New Jersey
Ington
Smith
Five Hundred Jews Driven from Kiev
New York reports private advices from Kiev indicating ongoing expulsion of Jews. About 500 forcibly driven from the city in ten days, with 1,500 others warned to liquidate business affairs for departure. Reports say at least 6,000 have been expelled since a royal decree, many returning only to be repelled again. Jews must show tradesmen certificates while forgeries rise. those unable to work under certificates have goods seized and are escorted out under guard with possible prosecution on return.
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New York
Kieff
Russia
Saloon Shooting Sparks Chase on Massachusetts Ave
John Milligan a colored man from 1541 Martindale avenue pulled a revolver and fired at Pierce Underwood 814 Pomeroy street in Louis Wiselan's saloon at 866 Massachusetts avenue after Underwood gulped a rub. Bicycle cops Hunter and Englebright chased through busy streets. Milligan was caught at Massachusetts and Liberty, Underwood at Vermont and Noble. Milligan charged with shooting with intent. Underwood with assault and battery.
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John Milligan
Martindale’ Avenue
Fred
Pierce Underwood
Pomeroy Street
Louis Wiselan
Massachusetts Avenue
Underwood
Hunter
Englebright
Milligan
Liberty Street
Engiebright
Vermont and
Noble Streets
Milligawn
KHL
Ohio Balloonists Land in Illinois
Anna Ohio July 19 George Howard and Walter Collins aeronauts of Cincinnati piloting the balloon Drifter left Hamilton at 7:40 p.m. Monday and landed at Mount Pleasant Illinois 11 miles south of here at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday. The aeronauts planned to remain in the air more than two days to break the record.
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Anna, TL
George Howard
Walter Collins
Aeronauts
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Mount Pleasant
Here
Aotr
Indiana Liquor Tax Fails To Dampen Whisky Rise In Indianapolis
A 1909 1910 report shows whisky production and sales in the Indianapolis district up by 42378278 while beer revenue barely changes. Licenses fall across counties towns and cities as blind tigers and walking saloons proliferate. Judge Pritchard questions who bears responsibility for Sunday sales and urges proof of saloon complicity.
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Blind Tigers
Indiana
State Bureau of Statistics
Indiannapolis
Judge Pritchard
Criminal Court
Coun
Ty Commissioners
Eee Vale
Remonstrance Selette Ee
Ween
Wee
Remonstrance Eee
Brazil President Fonseca to Visit Indianapolis This August
The Brazil president-elect El Hermes Fonseca plans an August visit to Indianapolis after tours of the eastern cities. He will land in New York August 5, meet Taft and Knox, then visit midwestern cities as far west as St. Louis before arriving in Indianapolis. Elevated arrangements are underway to outdo other cities in entertaining him.
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Brazil
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Trade Association
W. J. Dobyns
Beveridge
Fonseca
New York
Beverly
Taft
Knox
Valley Forge
United States
Middle West
St. Louis
Zeppelin Plant Explosion Kills Seven Feared in Germany
In Friedrichshafen Germany the Zeppelin gas works exploded injuring seven seriously. A wall of the building and nearby cottages were destroyed and hangar damage feared to include dirigibles. A field hospital was set up as the disaster drew crowds from miles around. Loss estimated around 250000 dollars.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Count Zeppelin
Crippen Case: Suspect Freed Amid Political Firestorm
London police freed Dr Hawley Crippen after arrest reports and rapid examinations. The case touches a political issue as MP Will Thorne plans to ask Home Secretary Winston Churchill about the lapse allowing Crippen to slip away.
Noble Accuses Mrs Sprague of Shooting Mate in Greensburg
Ben Noble, on two hours of cross examination in Marion county jail, accused Mrs. Sprague of shooting her husband Albert Sprague near Greensburg. He claimed jealousy and that Mrs. Sprague sided with him against Noble, who cited a quarrel the day before the shooting. Prosecutor Bruce pressed for confession but gained no new incriminating statements. Noble maintained he did not see the shot and that Mrs. Sprague confronted him after the report.
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Noble
Mrs. Sprague
Marion County
Ben Noble
Albert Sprague
Greens
Cannon Says He Will Seek Speaker Again
Greensburg Indiana July 19 Mrs Albert Sprague widow of a farmer slain in the night recalls the event noting the lamp burning bright then lowered after the shot and the odor of kerosene indicating a planned crime. Authorities say Ben Noble the farm laborer is now jailed in Indianapolis amid questions over wages and Sunday horse use. In Kansas City Joseph G Cannon announces plans to run for speaker again after a long tenure and defends his record amid a heated primary tour in Emporia. He endures heat but delivers speeches arguing loyalty to the party and tariff revisions while defending his eight year speakership and caucus strategy.
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Greensburg
Ind
Albert Sprague
Noble
Sprague
Congress
Connon
House of Representatives
Arson Charged Against Swartz in Home Blaze
John W. Swartz of 2102 Allfree Street was arrested Tuesday by Detectives Duncan and Dawson on arson charges after his home burned lightly Monday. Firefighters noted the odd fire pattern and investigators found $30 worth of furniture. Swartz recently insured it for $400 and carried inflammable shavings, offered no explanation. The house, bought by installments, would be a light loss if destroyed.
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John W. Swartz
Allfree Street
Duncan
Dawsoun
Swartz
Weather outlook Indiana and local forecast highlights
The forecast indicates fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Sun rises at 2.66 and Sun sets without significant variation, reflecting a steady pattern for the period.
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Indiana
Hoosier Defends Woman In Crippen Case
East Chicago Indiana July 19 Defending Mrs Hawley Crippen the actress known as Kelly Elmore whose body was found in a London basement police suspect murder by her husband Bruce Miller former actor now in real estate here gave a statement Tuesday Miller's name came up at the London inquest when a inspector testified Crippen said she threatened to elope with Bruce Miller of Chicago and I suppose she has done it Miller said Crippen was not justified in making such a statement He claimed the name was used to shield Crippen and said he was in Europe from 1898 to 1804 on the vaudeville stage knew the Cripps well and visited their home several times but his friendship for Mrs Crippen was purely platonic
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James Murdock
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Board of Conciliation
Hays
Road
United States
Canada
Erdman
Lémieux
Murdock
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Neil
Vermont
le Neve
Crippen
Regent’s Park
Will Thorne
House of Commons
Home
Winston Churchill
Hawley Harvey Crippen
Belle Elmore
Chicago
Ind
Hawley Crippen
Kelle Elmore
London
Bruce Miller
Miller
Europe
Anarchist boy hurls bottle bomb at Duke of Aosta
In Naples a 13 year old anarchist hurled a glass bottle bomb at the Duke of Aosta as he rode in an automobile. The missile narrowly missed the royal head, struck the car’s side fittings and shattered on the pavement. Police detained the boy and sent the weapon for examination. name withheld.
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Naples
Duke of
Aosta
Kansas Senator Objects to Cannon Hag Influence
Kansas Senator says the Cannon Aldrich coalition does not alter public opinion and opposes using the Republican party to advance certain interests. He argues protectionist or tariff-focused motives drive the push, not general public benefit.
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