French Air Graft Raid Foes' Depot Claimed Successful
Paris dispatch reports French claim a raid on German depot at Vigneulles Les Hattenechales destroyed stores and wounded. 171 bombs dropped on targets, all French machines returned. Also notes loss of Souchez Cemetery as warning, with renewed German efforts to seize Vergun and batteries to reach the inner works.
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Associated Press
Paris
LabsTinth
Apremont
Regnieville
le Pretre
Vosges
Pecht River
Sondernach
Vigneulles Les Hattenechales
Te Cabane
Forest of Apremont
Souchez
Rousset
Petit Parisien
Vergun
Arzonne
Woerre
Ditadel
Berlin
London
Sauches
Caberet Rouge
Arras
Meuse
Moiselle
Curre
Ines
Attack on Illinois tipping law reaches court
Samuel Lerner filed an injunction request in the circuit court challenging the new Illinois anti tipping statute. He seeks to prevent Ezlewood restaurant company from removing him and his employer who hold a checking privilege there. The company argues the law voids its contract granting Lerner floor space.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tse
Illinois
Samuel Lerner
Ezlewood
Lerner Wader
Guards Grave of Holt Watchman Placed at Grave
Dallas July 13 Associated Press Leased Wits reports a watchman placed at the grave of Frank Holt or Erich Muenter who shot J. P. Morgan. Mrs Holt’s family hired the guard to prevent desecration and the grave is unmarked with only a board bearing Frank Holt.
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Watchman
Amy Desacration
Associated Press
Wits
Dallas
Texas
Frank Holt
Erich Muenter
P. Morgan
Safety First man dies after overwork in mines bureau
Dr J A Holmes director of the federal bureau of mines, noted geologist and father of the mine safety campaign, died at his Washington home of tuberculosis. He was praised for his devotion to miners’ safety and his promotion of the safety motto that spread through industry. Acting director Van Manning called him a martyr to safety efforts.
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Associated Press
Denver
Joseph Austin Holmes
Federal Bureau of Mines
Washington
Father of
Mines Bureau
D. C
J. A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Fisi
Dureau'a
van H. Manning
Bureau
Thaw
Justice Hendrick
Flint
Thaw Hypnotist Alienist Fears Insanity Testimony
Dr. Austin Flint, the first alienist to testify in Harry K Thaw's sanity trial, remains under cross examination as to his belief Thaw is now insane. The proceedings focus on constitutional inferiority and paranoia with jurors expected to hear rebuttal testimony. Thaw reviews his route to the Panatilla Pacific exposition and a tense exchange over hypnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
X.Y
Austin Flint
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
John B. Stanchfield
Filut
Twentl
Flint
Flintim
Will
T. Jerome
Dr. Pilnt
Matteawan
Mint
British Government Applies Munitions Act to Coal Strike
London July 73 A 15 p m The government will apply the munitions war act to the South Wales coal strike asserting the stoppage endangers war materials. Walter Runciman, president of the board of trade, announced the decision in the house of commons.
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London
South Wales
House of Commons
Walter Runciman
It Board of Trade
Galesburg Eyes Entry Into Three-I League Franchise
Galesburg Alabama July 15 a report says Galesburg may take the Dubuque Three-I League franchise. Don Struthers representing the league is here attempting to close a deal for the team at the district fair grounds.
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Galesburg
Gatesburg
Dubuque
Don Struthers
District Fair Grounds
Edison to head civilian inventors for navy board
Secretary Daniels received word that Thomas A Edison accepts an invitation to lead an advisory board of civilian inventors for a proposed navy department project. A list of prominent names including Bell Lake Wright Fessenden Hammond Maxim and Ford was floated but Daniels will not discuss selections until ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wirad
Washington, D.C
AL. R
Hutchinson
Tho. A. Hdison
Daniels
Navy Department
Edison
Mittchison
Saad
Hutchison
Alexander Graham Bell
Simon Lake
Orvilla Wright
R. A. Fessenden
John Hays Hammond
Hudson Maxim
Henry Ford
Bell
Feld
Science
Mgr.Lake
Wright
Fessenden
Ammond
Mr. Ford
Eatons Trample on Honor of U S
Petrograd reports Novoe Vremya calls Germany's reply to America's submarine warfare note a victory for German military and naval elements. It argues the line tramples neutral rights, mocks U S claims to right and humanity, and predicts renewed diplomatic exchanges or a firmer stance by President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
London
Novoe Vremya
Germany
United States
America
Aevo
Bat
Americas
Red
Berlin
Dea
Garman
Fears of a coup by Teutons chief spread world wary
Petrograd reports renewed Teutonic activity on the eastern front from Bobral, Narew to the Pissa and Rosoga rivers. Posts say Von Mackensen’s army is reinforced and may resume live operations, while Rumanians may aid the Central Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Bobraml Narew
Pissa
Rosoga
Drzasnysz
Warsaw
Galicia
Zlota Lipa
Dnel
Trussian
Poland
Tiel
Marshal von Mackensen
Vield
Iit Funk
London
Souche
Lille
Belgium
Rumepit
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Balkan
Numan
Bucharest
Russia
Transylvania
Bessarabia
Pruth
Rumania
England's War Loan Near Three Billion Dollars
London officials announced that subscriptions to the Great Britain's war loan have reached nearly 3,000,000,000 dollars. The update, issued at 3 25 p m, shows continued strong support for the Allied effort with substantial commitments from British investors and institutions.
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London
County inmate starved self to death at Muscatine home
Salina Meyers a 70 year old Colored inmate of the county farm refused food and medicines for over a week. She died at midnight at the institution after being removed July 7 from Grandview area. Meyers declined nourishment while attendants tried to persuade intake. She was well regarded in life by those she helped and leaves a sister Mrs. John Whiteman of South Muscatine. Remains will be taken to Mount Hope cemetery near Grandview for interment.
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Salina, Meyers
Hons
Meyers
Gouth Musculine
Grandview
John Whiteman
South Muscatine
Mount Hope Cemetery
Buried Treasure Case Delayed by Floods and Warrant Delays
Four aged men held in the Nathaniel Smith murder case near Macon Missouri faced delayed hearings as attorney W W Bulman and witness Mrs Marla Collins Porter failed to arrive due to floods. Justice M A Sawyer noted the delay tonight as crowds gathered. witnesses including Samuel Anderson prepared for potential civil suits over an alleged 890 000 treasure stake. Defendants Bates Huntstoan Samuel Lehrimer and John and Meury Damewond faced continued proceedings.
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Preag
Wira
Bedford
Uly
W. W. Bulman
Marla Collins Porter
Nathaniel Smith
Missouri
Balman
M. A. Sawyer
Buiman
Dov
Cosson
Texlor Sounby
Attorn
Macon
Mocattieman
Taylor County
Samuel Anderson
Bates Huntstoan
Samuel Lehrimer
John and
Meury Damewond
Cake Steamer’s Crew Saved After collision with Wahcondah
Port Huron, July 13. Captain Charles Fox and crew of the coal steamer Choctaw from Cleveland Cliffs Tram company were rescued after the Choctaw collided with the Wahcondah of Canada Steamship Lines near Presque Isle in Lake Huron. The Choctaw sank quickly. several crew members jumped overboard but were saved by boats from the Wahcondah. Estimated loss: at least 125,000 dollars for the Choctaw and cargo. Wahcondah damage in the thousands. The Choctaw, 260 by 78 by 23 feet, built 1892. Crew returned home today.
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Port Huron
Mich
Charles Fox
Choctaw
Cleveland Cliffs Tram Company
Presque Isle
Lake Huron
Sarnia
Ontario
Canada Steamship Lines, Limited
Choctaw Lake
30,000 More Garment Workers May Strike
New York July 13. One large garment firm reinstated 200 strikers at a $22 weekly raise. But union leaders warned that unless the trouser makers dispute is settled, 10,000 already cut workers could be joined within two days by 86,000 coat and vest makers and children’s garment workers, signaling a broad strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Amealgamered Clothing Workers of America
Villa May Resign Army's Command
El Paso reports General Villa may transfer active command to General Jose Isabel Robles to facilitate peace talks with Carranza, though confirmation is lacking. Robles named intermediary in a peace plan while Villa's officers push his retirement. Civil-military movements extend to Guaymas blockade and shore communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Generalila
Jose Isabel Robles
Carranza
Robles
Villa
Hobbes
Guaymas
Colorado
Vargas
Carcasza
Sonora
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Priesta
Yabadas
Mayo River
Mexins
Washington
Suiliman
Vern Oruy
State Department
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Generst Shanklin
Mexico Ci
Peice
President Wilson studies German crisis after note
President Wilson devoted the day to a detailed study of the German note on submarine warfare. After a round of golf with Dr. Cary T. Grayson, he retired to his study at the executive mansion to read the text, and ordered not to be disturbed, paying less attention to morning dispatches than usual.
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Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Art. Harlakentien House
Nnte
Washington
Boys Throw Stones at the Liberty Bell Incident Near Pendleton
Vandals on a hillside near the Liberty Bell replica attacked the artifact during a 2,500 mile trip. Boys on a high bank hurled rocks at the bell. one rock struck it squarely but caused no apparent damage. The event occurred between Pendleton Oregon and Walla Walla Washington on July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
Liberty Bell
Pendleton
Oregon
Army men freed to run arm plants in new push
Secretary of War James Garrison announced resignations of Lt Col Gaus C Harney and Maj William A Phillips to join private munitions firms. The move aims to rapidly expand U S gun and ammunition factories to match England's wartime output, with Harney to lead Picatinny Arsenal and Phillips to oversee new plant installations at Sandy Hook.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D
Garrison
Gaus C. Harney
Wm. A. Phillips
Army Ordinance Bureau
Gregory
Department of Justice
Horney Jie
Picatinny Arsenal
Dover
X. I
Major Phillips
Sandy Hook
Groun
Jess
Horney
Phillips
Garrison Sai
England
Adtna Powder Co
Colonel Horney
War Department
Aetna Powder Company
Lemmes
Phillins
Priests Escort Quigley's Remains in Procession
Archbishop James Edward Quigley's body arrived for burial in Chicago after a guns of honor procession. A large crowd and priests accompanied the casket to Holy Name Cathedral for mourning services. The body lay in state and was to be buried Thursday following public viewings.
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Laksacinton Press
Oceano
Dads
James Edward Quickley
Rochester
N. W
Sanjari Mate
Cathedral of
Holy Name
Chibaco
Liberal Party
Fire in New Jersey battleship powder room at Charlestown Yard
A fire broke out in the forward powder room of the battleship New Jersey near Charlestown navy yard. About 9 000 pounds of powder ignited but was extinguished quickly by the crew after a short circuit caused the blaze. The room flooded as wires were cut to stop the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
New Jersey
Charlestown Navy Yard
Weather forecast for Illinois tonight and Wednesday
Partly cloudy conditions in Illinois with likely showers tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures around 7 o'clock this morning were 6B, with little change expected in the near term.
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Turkey
Sofia
Constantinente
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Czernowitz
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Romania
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