Diverse World Jottings From Prohibition to Pisa
A collage of brief notices covers prohibition era schemes in Des Moines and evasive distilleries, early steam power curiosity from Egypt, church counts in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, new color photography advances, and portraits of notable figures like Frederick Eugene Ives and Professor Wiener. Also notes on Panama canal locomotives, Gujarati guns, New York roof farms, and assorted curiosities from clocks of straw to insect-killing electricity and a flag at the Washington post office.
Eastland Officials to Face Indictments in Deadly Disaster
Chicago officials and owners face possible manslaughter and criminal conduct indictments as the Eastland inquiry grows. About 1,962 dead and missing are listed, with 600 funerals held today as investigations continue and the coroner's inquest weighs final charges.
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Eastland
Chicago
Cicero
Western Electric Company
Criminal Court
United States
Clyne Ongne
State Public Utilities Commission
Dunne
Sanitary District Board
Hoffman
Strikers Return to Work After Bayonne Plant Settlement
New York reports the Bayonne New Jersey strike at Standard Oil and Tidewater Oil plants ended with nearly all workers returning after 10 days. Vaccum i and General Chemical plants resumed after rioting that left three dead. Sheriff Kin kead reduced armed presence to a few officers as Jeremiah J. Raly, who led the strike until arrest, sat with the sheriff watching workers return. Raly and LW leader Frank Tannenbaum were to be released today.
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New York
Bayonne
N. J
Planta
Standard OW Company
Tidewater Oil Company
Vaccuum i
General Chemical Companies
Kinkead
Gnutea
Jeremiah J. Raly
Frank Tannenbaum
LW. W
Old Cheesy Plot Boots Irish Cop
New York July 29 Policeman Schultz jokes about limburger cheese as he responds to a prank involving fourteen patrol boxes loaded with cheese that make Officer O Connor gag as he tries to call Filmore Street station Meanwhile the piece notes the cheese joke is a long tradition in the city’s humor.
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New York
Schults
Jeremiah O'Connor
Schultz
Filmore Street
Crawford Avenue
Harrison Street
O'Connor
O'Con
Schultx
Swedish Army Becomes Largest in History
Copenhagen reports the Swedish army now the largest and most efficient in its history. Since the war began the force has nearly doubled to about 400,000 trained men with 360,000 first line troops and landstorm units. New training schools have added 60,000 noncommissioned officers.
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Copenhagen
London
Poor Old Dad Jolted Again Over Teething Blame
San Francisco July 29 A woman physician Dr Adelaide Brown tells a mothers meeting that teething causes more baby complaints on Mondays. She cites practice of babies chewing on a drumetick bone blamed on father giving it to the child. She urges strict diet and links the issue to improper feeding rather than teething alone.
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San Francisco
Adelaide Brown
Consul Manuel De Teman Arrested in Laredo Case
In Laredo Texas on July 20 Manuel De Teman Villa consul here was arrested by U S authorities on charges tied to a breach of neutrality laws. He was released on a $2,400 bond.
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Laredo
Tex
Manuel de Teman
Villa
United States
Apna
Germans Use Invisible Airships Aboard Mystery Material
Amsterdam reports on a German invention named cellon by Knaubel a transparent material claimed to render a machine nearly invisible above 3000 feet It is said to be made from celluloise and scede and is tough pliable nonflammable and reusable The material has undergone initial experiments two years prior
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Amsterdam
London
German submarine treats Leelanaw crew with courtesy
From Washington reports state the American steamer Leelanaw sunk off Scotland on July 26 was visited by a German submarine. The crew traveled 60 miles on the deck and were landed at Kirkwall in safety. The US will decide on any protest over possible contraband surrender under the 1828 treaty.
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Washington, D. C
Eugene del
Scotland
Kirkwall
Unt Staten
Germany
Lebanan
United States
Uncle Sam and the supreme explosive force
Washington reports a high ranking army official announcing a new superior explosive for use in war. The officer notes U S ordnance experts recently studied European developments including melinite shells and that the exact formula remains secret and protected by law for private manufacture only in national arsenals.
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Washington
Easter States
Imees
Devel Nis
United States Army
United Law
Trains Delayed Nationwide By Persistent Rains
In Des Moines and beyond trains faced widespread holds due to drenching rain. The article notes days of heavy precipitation and disruptions affecting routes from the south, with multiple lines stalled and schedules unsettled.
Eastland Disaster Probes Spark Federal and State Investigations
Chicago reports rapid developments in the Eastland sinking inquiry. Officials including Secretary Redfield and State’s Attorney Hoyne spearhead probes into proposed collusion and fare rebates, with eight investigations under way as officers tally 1 220 dead or missing and prepare relief funds.
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Wilson
Commerce Department
Inspection Service
Chicago
Eastland
Electric Company
Ieht
William Olander
Lake Seamen's Union
Great Lakes
United States
Charles H. Westcott
Detroit
Lake District
Westcott
Hoyne
Redfield
Secretary of Commerce
Lee
Federal Steamboat Inspection Service
Btate
Attor Hoyne
Western Electric Company
Foreign Affairs of U S Ticktlish Administration Faces Tests
Washington reports hair trigger tensions with Germany and Mexico as the administration weighs naval policy and a possible extra session. A new move on Mexico is anticipated but not disclosed, while Germany submarine actions prompt steady watching and a firm stance. Bryan may push preparedness with cross party support if a solid program is chosen.
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Washington, D
Germany
Mexico
America
Order In Council
Cme
Rouney
Bryan
Congress
British Steamer Turnwell Attacked by Submarine Off Tuskar
Captain Humby reports the British steamer Turnwell fled after a submarine fired on it 36 miles off Tuskar while sailing from Swansea. Bombs exploded and the crew abandoned ship but patrol boats assisted, preserving the vessel and crew.
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New York
Humby
Swansea
Liverpool
Tuskar
Turnwell
Pam Yes
Austria to Call Up Men From Forty Three To
London July 7 report notes Austria will call up men from forty three to zero in a mobilization move. The article mentions Lee appearing in London, with no further details available.
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Austria
U-Boat Sinks French Submarine Off Dardanelles
A German submarine destroyed a French submarine on July 2 in the narrows of the Dardanelles. Thirty one crew members of the French sub were captured, according to a Constantinople dispatch to the Mittag Zeitung.
Rival steel trust formed in war order plans
Europe may witness the creation of a giant rival to United States Steel. Charles Schwab slated for presidency, with Henry Clay Frick guiding behind the scenes. The merger would include multiple Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo firms and could involve lake ore ships and the Inland Steel type plants. The new group would challenge steelmakers and support a sizable merchant marine fleet.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Europe
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
New York
Certai
Charles Min
Schwab
Henry Clay Frick
UC Pier
Steel Corporation
Nrew
Keateseben
United Stassiers Corponations
Hethiehem
Charles M. Co
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Rockefellers Jones & Laughlin Atee
Mittaburgh
Inde
Amen
Pittchurch
Pichlands- Mather
Lake Steamship
Lake Soper
Thin City
Inland Steel Company of
Cage
Brier Hil
Vomenens
la Belle Ironworks
Wheeling
Mahoning
Jorsey
Steel Cor Ri
Orporavionae
Wuld
Heron
Steel Corporation Declares Dividend for Quarter
The Steel Corporation announces a declared dividend for the quarter ending June. The notice specifies a per share amount and payable date, with details on record holders and distribution procedures.
Sinking of Leelanaw Reported by Officials
Officials report the sinking of the Leelanaw after a confrontation with German forces. The incident involves naval actions near the reef and details remain limited.
Board Fails to Meet Vote on Budget Stalemate
Fragmentary OCR shows a local board missing a scheduled meeting and a related vote. Names and places are unclear but indicate governance delays and a postponement impacting decision timelines.
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H. H. Gunbergon
Hulett
Crook County
Wyo
Des Moines
Egypt
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Wilkes-Harne
Hazelton
Frederick Eugene Ives
Teo Wiener
Harvard
Nor Wiener
Kansas City
Wiener
Panama Canal
Gaekwar
Bareds
Prince of Wales
Connecticut Board of Agriculture In
New York City
Peter Kearney
Itchell
Christian Register
Missouri
Switzerland
Sunday School Advocate
Newburyport
Vincent Astor
Lve
East Seventy-eighth Street
Province of
Ontario
New England
New Ontario
Leige
Belgium
Moscow
Run#lan company
Parnassus
Marahy
Chest Britain
Mt. Parnassus
Maris
Gila River
New Mexico
Cincinnati
Canal Zone
An Hallan Hows
Greenland
Bonar Law
Reaperor Wilhelm Poskostes
Gatinese
Mt. McKinsey
Alaska
William Redfield
Steamboat Inspection Service
Thompson
Fastland
Fred &. Snow
Axslatant
J. Erickson
Snow
Assistnt
Sullivan
Boots
Villa Consul
Uncle Sam
Jul
Vesseh
Seamen's Union
Pedersen
Boatland
Arenaee
Grand Haven
Mich
Anioune
Eat
Sengera
Michigan City
Ind
Indiana T Tion Company
Fitate
Moyne
Western Electric Emid O Lhisation
Plar
Indiana Transportation Company
Conic
Western Electric Compan Center
Kamory
Ron Y Ho
Andrew Furuseth
International Beamen
Union of America
Hhus
Foreign Affairs OF
U.S
Steel Corporatio
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Best Ine Corporation
Leelanaw
Petalls
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