Human Remains Found After SLAIN SHARK Attacks
Hundreds join the hunt as a man-eating shark terrorizes New Jersey shores. Four people killed and two injured along Matawan and Keyport areas as authorities curb beach attendance and mobilize boats to pursue the predator.
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Matawan Creek
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Keyport
Lester Stillwell
W. Stanley Fisher
Stillwell
Teeme Hilt
Joseph Ralph Dunn
Uronewick
Tedeay
Raritan Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Sandy Hook
Ron
Rarian Bay
Thomas Ti Cottrell
Captain Cottrell
Cottrell
Living costs ease after long rise in prices
Washington July 1 A government report finds living costs declined in 1914 after rising since 1907. For 29 food items, average retail prices were about 1 percent lower than in 1913 with meals and ribs down 4 to 9 percent and potatoes 22 percent lower. Wheat flour cornmeal and granulated sugar rose modestly.
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Washington
Bureau Labor
Compensation Act Passes House for Federal Employees
The Meillwudds Kern bill to establish federal workers compensation clears the House. It sets benefits up to 12000 a year for total disability, 60 percent of wages to dependents for death, with 4000000 authorized. Opponents cited cost and potential employer relations concerns.
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Washington, D. C
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Lawa
Population Estimate for City Shows Rise to 2 550 000
A July report on the city’s population indicates an estimated total of 2 550 000 residents. The minor population is listed as 990 009, reflecting the city’s demographic breakdown in the completed study.
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Chitago
Cittago
Russians Devise New Cavalry Tactics in War Front
Berlin dispatch reports Russian forces using innovative cavalry maneuvers to support infantry advances. Cavalry charge followed by rapid-fire from dismounted horsemen creates a living breastwork as infantry crosses, with Cossacks probing river crossings and rafts used as improvised bridges.
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Berlin
Corme
Lerman
Weasel Submarine Deutschland Visit Sparks State Department Debate
Washington July 14 Officials weigh the status of the German submarine Deutschland seen in Baltimore as a merchant vessel. Debate grows over whether to withhold news of its sailing to avoid aiding Allies and how to treat the boat if encountered by enemy ships at sea under international law.
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Washington, D. C
Dierman
Deutschland
Baltimore
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Atlantic
State Department
Three disease cases reported in Iowa
Des Moines July 3 four state march of health reports three cases of infantile paralysis in Iowa. Two cases from Ottumwa and one from Van Buren. All cases quarantined and under medical care.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Des Moines
OttuMwaa
Vanhorn
Camtral
Will Recruit Guard to 160 000 Troopers
Washington reports an immediate national guard recruiting drive to raise strength to about 160 000 with 50 000 on border duty. Three officers per regiment will join the front and each unit will have one officer, while state adjutants submit names for duty.
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Washington
National Guard
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Adjutant General
Teutonic Nations Pay High For Food
The bureau of labor statistics reports that European food price rises are sharpest in Austria with meats up over 500 percent since the war began. Berlin shows 45 to 60 percent increases, Britain about 55 percent, and France around 23 percent. Neutral countries also see gains, notably Norway 29 percent, Sweden 21 percent, and Austria 4 to 174 percent range.
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Austria
Berlin
France
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Sweden
Water and corrupt practices acts up water and corrupt practices
Washington July 12 The House took up the water power leasing bill with intent to finish consideration before adjournment A vote on the measures was promised for Friday The bills include limits on campaign expenditures for Senate and House candidates set at 6000 and 25000 respectively and total presidential candidate spending thresholds.
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Washington
Lay
United Sty Senate
Fires threaten towns as forests burn near Guerneville
July 4 reports say forest fires in Guerneville California have destroyed large tracts of redwood trees and threaten several towns and many residents. Authorities report extensive damage and ongoing efforts to contain the blazes.
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Guerneville
Cal
Ihom Canpon
Lordeh
Villa Leads His Army In Mexican Operations
Army officers in San Antonio believe Villa personally directs the offensives to the north and east of Parral after a clash with de facto government troops. A detachment of his forces reportedly moved through the Pile Mend region and along the riverbank as patrols continued to tighten the cordon.
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San Antonio
Tex
Villa
Nha
Parral
Answorth
New Bureau Grows as Employment Service Expands
Washington reports growth in the new employment service bureau with May figures showing 7 659 on the rolls, 47 500 job seekers, and over 75 000 assisted into work since the bureau’s first year.
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Washington
Iyber Department
Willum-Overland Directors Boost Dividend Rate and Issue Stock
The Willum-Overland company directors declared a quarterly dividend, raising the annual rate from to 1 percent. An extra 10 percent stock dividend was also announced.
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Willum- Overland Company
Radical Moose Plan to Renew Fight on Bosses
A New York dispatch reports Bainbridge Colby endorses a Chicago conference to unite progressives against party bosses. The plan envisions a national convention this summer to press reforms and mobilize millions of workers and voters for an independent ticket led by Parker for vice president and Colby for president.
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New York
Chicago
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Ivan
John Op Parker
Louisiana
Progress
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Howe
Iowa Democrats Push Dryness Prohibition Plank at Convention
Iowa Democrats passed a dry plank urging statewide prohibition via constitutional amendment. The platform aligns with governor candidate Meredith and lieutenant governor hopeful Clarkson, endorses the Wilson administration, primary law reform, and workers’ legislation while backing liquor re submission and enforcement.
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BE. T. Merotith
Jol T. Clerkson
Meredith
Campolen
Feroluthogs Committee
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New York
Coney Man Tum Ste
Sioux City
Mike Mealy
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Tecas Rapids
Suboot
Lorimer Urged to Run for Congress by Depositors
In a local meeting depositor William Terimer urged the former senator Lorimer to seek another term in Congress. About 2,400 signatures supported the push while Lorimer said he did not want another run but would like to be returned to the U S Senate.
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Congress
Noelia
Funct Loxalle Street Trust
Soings
Mondhey
United States
Precaution Against Disease Amid Infantile Paralysis Spread
New York health officers push prevention measures as infantile paralysis spreads in the area. New Jersey reports 105 cases with 1 new death. authorities consider quarantine and incoming traveler checks. Connecticut and New York towns near the city coordinate health and police efforts to monitor trolley arrivals and protect children. Since June 26, 1,457 children struck and 20 died, a mortality rate over 20 percent.
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New Jersey
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York State
New York
Pew
Department of Leeches
Foreigners urged to become citizens at Washington meeting
President Wilson told a convention that foreigners should become citizens and remain loyal even if they disagree with policies. He warned against letting foreign influence erode allegiance and urged teachers and officials to emphasize American unity and patriotism.
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Tania
Almericia
America
Paralyzing Disease Fears Rise in New York
Watertown officials report Dr Shaw of the New York State Health Department warns infantile paralysis could worsen statewide as summer advances. He cites July August and September as peak risk periods and notes carriers may spread the illness even without symptoms.
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N. Y
K. Shaw
New York State
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Naval bill to final conscription debated in senate committees
The naval conscription bill advances after a Senate committee session with members debating the timing and scope of the draft. Officials quote the urgency of manning ships for potential conflicts as critics urge clearer provisions and safeguards.
Parade of Elks Draws Thousands in City
Thousands join an Elk parade led by Grand Marshal Victorious in a9 event. Marching bands and uniformed members assembled along the main route to celebrate Elks fraternal activities with a ceremonial hand cortege and a community gathering afterward.
Germany Not Yet Ready to Listen to Peace Offers
Reports from Stockholm indicate Germany remains unwilling to concede peace terms. Neutral powers warn a prolonged war, while pacifists urge moderates to press for timely settlement and avoid a ruinous stalemate.
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Germany
Praise for Iowa Militia at Camp Dodge
Fragmentary report praises the Iowa militia at Camp Dodge with scattered phrases about leadership, timing, and duties. The unreadable OCR leaves unclear names, dates, and outcomes but signals official commendation of the camp and its command structure.
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Iowa
Camp Dodge
Request to Reinstate Colonels in New York Infantry
Union Army records show Brigadier General Wage urged the restoration of Colonel Louie D. Conley and Lieutenant Colonel John Piveton of the New York Infantry. They were ordered mustered out due to unspecified disabilities.
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Dent Wilson
Tor UC Cermon
Louie D. Conley
John Piveton
Ih New York Infinitry
Wage
Phyeton
Huge Armies Prepare for New Thrusts in War Fronts
London dispatch reports immense forces massing for renewed offensives on multiple fronts. British and Russian units contend with German advances, while Verdun and Somme actions unfold as armies redeploy and replenish their supply lines amid heavy casualties.
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London
Europe
Willer
Cornter Somme
France
Wyeehaete
Laebussee Canal
French Front in Somme Region Quiet Last Night
Paris reports a quiet night on the Somme front with limited artillery exchanges near Saville Chenels and Leantter before Verdun. French forces reportedly penetrated a salient toward Harmon and resisted German counterattacks as the Russian front activity increased nearby.
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Piremoh
Ohio
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Saville
Chenels
Leantter
Verdun
Wreck at Factory Leaves Three Dead and Six Hurt
A catastrophic blast at a factory resulted in three fatalities and six injuries. Emergency crews rushed to the plant as investigators began to assess the cause and secure the site. The government pledged full support while workers faced a chaotic scene and ongoing relief efforts.
Noted horseman and manufacturer dies
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