Pittsburgh Bank Failures Shake City Finance Scene
Bank runs and failures dominate Pittsburgh headlines as the First Second National Bank and allied institutions suspend operations. Kuhn family controls trigger resignations at Pittsburgh Bank for Savings while McKeesport lenders close. Regulators pursue inquiries amid mismatched disclosures and ongoing support from other banks. Public confidence tested as creditors await payments and a court receivership appoints Fred Ch. Ray for American Waterworks.
Niagara Seaworthy Plans Advance for Great Lakes Voyage
Erie Pa July In charge officers prepare reconstructed Niagara flagship for observance of Battle of Put in Bay anniversary and voyage around the Great Lakes. Sails and torches to be added while crew of ten naval militiamen takes watch. crowd gathers as carpenters build breadth standing stages.
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Gormmodore Parry
Ted
Putin Bay
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Niagara
Grand Lodge of Elks Opens 49th Annual Session
Rochester hosts the first business session of the 49th annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion. Officers are elected, reports reviewed, and Edward Lench of New York leads for exalted ruler with a strong margin. Delegates attend parades, games, and social events as Denver is favored for 1914 meeting.
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Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Edward Lench
New York
J. Cookman Boyd
Baltimore
Denver
Cals
Grand Lodge
Atlanta
London 18 Operate Tron Well Wow Author Undergoes Surgery
Ian Well Known Author from London Wis underwent appendectomy at a Oakland California hospital. He left for home after a morning operation described as a complete success. Doctors noted his general condition was excellent and discharge in about 20 days. The issue was a severely inflamed appendix with symptoms initially worse than expected.
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Cal
Ral
Loudon
Ian
Sigma Kappa Sorority Convention Opens To Tackle Legislation
Denver July 8 delegates from across the United States attend the thirty-ninth annual Sigma Kappa Sorority convention. The opening session chaired by Wily Small of Somerville Mass will discuss a fraternity tactic to combat hostile college secrecy laws and other topics as the gathering continues through Saturday.
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Denver
Cal
Sigma Kappa Sorority
United States
Wily Small
Somerville
Mass
Circus Hand Fight Turns Fatal in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen a clash between Greek laborers and circus hands left three suspects dead and two injured. A pursuit is underway for Von Stevens accused of firing the fatal shots. An unknown assailant remains at large as authorities investigate the deadly incident.
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Banks Refuse Government Support Amid Bank Downturn
Treasury offered the solvent Pittsburgh bank $5,000,000 in government deposit protection to meet emergencies, but the bank declined. Officials claim the First Second Bank's capital and surplus of $5,500,000 have likely been wiped out, yet depositors will be paid in full or nearly so.
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Hunger and Canon Take Guaymas Amid Siege
Dispatches from Nogales report General Juan Cabral and staff, allied with aviator Didier Masson’s mechanician Thomas Dean, advancing on Guaymas. Fearing famine and artillery pressure, insurgents claim federal supply exhaustion and deny gunboat defections as they tighten artillery barrages and prepare for a potential surrender.
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Homeopaths Elect Officers At Annual Convention
Delegates at the sixty ninth annual convention of the American Institute of Homeopathy convened in Denver on July 8. The day featured officer elections and a business program after opening discussions, with Dr. Dewitt C. Wilcox of Boston reported as a candidate for president.
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Boston
How To Keep A House Comfortable In Summer
Practical tips for cooling a home include screening and awnings on sunny windows, opening windows for air, keeping rooms dark and aired, and stocking ice and summer foods. Emphasizes bottled water, summer beverages, and consulting JOURNAL advertisements for tailored tips.
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Near Accident to Be Investigated on Mayflower
Washington July 3 It is reported that an inquiry will be ordered into a near accident aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower last week when a shell from Indian Head proved grounds narrowly missed the ship While the shell paused at a safe height the danger arose from the shell’s rotating band fire There were protests from captains who say the trials endanger passengers and crew and no complaints were made by President Wilson who was aboard with Dr Cary Grayson The event prompted renewed calls to curb firing tests at Indian Head Maryland
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Army Aviator Dies as Plane Crashes Near Texas City
Lieutenant Loren H Call of the U S Army Air Service was killed when his biplane collapsed and plunged to earth north of Texas City after taking off from the aviation field to the Second Army Division maneuver camp. Aboard since 1905, Call had recently set a record flight time, and officials cite a so called normal current as a possible cause while a board investigates the wreckage.
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Washington,d
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Coaet Artillery
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Rosa
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Saloonless U S in 1920 Society's Goal
The Christian Endeavor Society aims for a dry United States by 1920 to mark the Pilgrim Fathers anniversary. Tomorrow’s international convention will launch the campaign. An estimated 13 060 attendees from around the world are expected, including 3 000 Californians, to participate in the sessions.
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Los Angeles
Cal
S.A
Zeppelin Co Shows Loss Despite Government Aid
Berling Germany July 3 heavy subsidies fail to cover Zeppelin losses. Bank sheet from last year shows a loss of 375000 dollars half the firm’s capital. Disasters across Zeppelins contributed to the deficit as the veteran Count Zeppelin faced a long string of failures. Zeppeli arship price has doubled in two years from 125000 to 290000 dollars.
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Germany
Zeppelin Company
Count Zeppelin
Senate Committee Hears Lamar On Motives In Lauterbach Case
The Senate committee resumed hearings on David Lamar amid charges tied to Edward Lauterbach. Lamar claimed motives were to expose perceived of injustice toward Lauterbach and himself or to force openness about alleged blackmail by Ledyard associates. Witnesses from wool industries and tariff campaigns attended as lobby activity was scrutinized.
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Senate Committee
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Edward Lauterbach
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Morgan and Steel Corporation
U. S
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BuyuMarl
J.P. Marshan
Lemar
New York
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Tamar
Lewle Casa
Ren
Palmer
Lea
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Aute
School Houses Pay as Evening Centers
In Salt Lake City the Nata Education association convention featured Wm I Campbell of Chicago highlighting the personal element in selecting leaders for swino work. Lee F Hammer of the Russel Sage Foundation described school houses as evening centers turning free time into constructive activity, noting 235 centers nationwide costing $125,535 that year. He cited a 80 percent misdemeanor peak between 6 and 11 p m and referenced a center already in operation. In 1912 cities carried on some form of evening center work.
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Tay
Nata | Education Association
Wm. I. Campbell
Chicago
Gov. Hoch
Kansas
iLee F. Hammer
Russel Sage Foundation
U. S
Militant suffragists burn estate in Lancashire blaze
An arson squad of militant suffragettes burned Sir William Lever’s country residence at Rivington near Warwick in Lancashire. The fire consumed the mansion’s valuable paintings and contents, with damage estimated over 100000 pounds. Miss Sylvia Pankhurst and other suffragists faced court actions and jail terms for related protests and incitement as authorities pursued restraint.
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William JL Lever
Port Sunlight
Liverpac School of Apical Medicine
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Tuucashire
Sir William Lever
Lancashire
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Strikes Possible as Erie Walks From Wage Conference
Union leaders report about 80 percent of Brotherhood of Railway Trainsmen and Order of Railway Conductors members favor a strike over a twenty five percent wage demand. Erie Railroad withdraws from talks citing inability to fund raises, inviting a strike across the network if conditions worsen. Conference adjourns with plans for a broader union regrouping and a Saturday meeting to confirm votes and decide next steps. The Erie argues wage hikes must not compromise safety equipment.
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Astern Railroada
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Stuart
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Rural leadership missing in national charity talks
Seattle July 8 The National Conference of Charities and Corrections discussed children, immigrants, and the role of commercial bodies in social welfare. John Q R Howard of Boston warned rural areas lack leadership while enterprise shifts to cities, leaving a dead level for progress. Charles Perry Taylor and John A. Goodwell spoke on immigration rounds.
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Wagh
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
John QR. Howard
Boston
Immigration Round Table
Charles Perry Taylor
Washington State Federation of Labor
John A. Goodwell
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Roosevelts Depart for Arizona Amid Tokyo Visit
Former President Ava Sans passes through Chicago with Tony and companions before Roosevelts proceed to Deming Minnesota. The party will tour the Grand Canyon of the Colorado to study Hopi Indians and other regional sites.
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Chicago
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Theo
Roos- It
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Quentin
Warizond
Roosevalt, Jr
Deming
Grand Canyon
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Raker Measure Taken Up By Public Lands Panel
In Washington on July The House Public Lands Committee took up the Raker Bill to permit San Francesca to use Hetch Hetchy Valley as a source for its $25,000,000 water supply project with prospects for quick favorable action.
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Public Lands Committee
Washington, D. C
Raker
San Francesca
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House Committee
Public Lands
Fire Destroys Gilman Buildings In Marshalltown Aid Arrives
Gilman Iowa July 8 A large fire swept fourteen buildings in Gilman south of Marshalltown threatening the town’s elevator and surrounding structures. Marshalltown volunteers and local fire crews responded while Farmers Elevator officials reported heavy losses and crews remained at the scene into the afternoon.
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Tof
Gilmen
Ons
Say
Thofito Lg
Rockefeller Turns Seventy Four In Cleveland Home
John D. Rockefeller celebrates his seventy fourth birthday at his Forest Hill summer home in Cleveland Ohio with a small gathering of friends. The event is marked by a quiet, private observance as the business magnate marks another milestone.
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Cleveland
Forest ‘Hil
John Rockefeller
Weather update for Muscatine and river stage
Showers tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change and moderate winds. Muscatine temperature at 7 am is 80 degrees above zero. River stage today at Muscatine is 4 feet 6 inches. Sunrise at 4222, sunset 7727, moon set 10:342.
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Muscatine
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