Pittsburg District Seethes as Labor Strikes Ripple Across Region
About 25 000 to 30 000 workers from coal tin plate and steel crafts walk out across Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia amid wage disputes and eight hour day debates. At Pressed Steel Car Co McKee s Rocks 3 500 on strike clash with state police leaves one trooper hurt as rioting subsides then resumes. Tin Plate Workers plan walkout at midnight while 14 000 Pittsburg Coal Company miners strike without official UMW sanction.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvana
Ohio
West Virginia
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKee's Rocks
Pressed Steel Car Co
Pennsylvania State Constabulary
Tin Plate Workers Protective Association
New Castle
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Pittsburg Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Young Des Moines Golfer Victor in Trans-Mississippi Clash
William Sheehan, 18, champion of Des Moines, defeated Walter Fairbanks veteran of Denver Country Club in round two of the Trans-Mississippi golf tournament. Sheehan won 4 up with 38 to play.
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Des Moines
Walter Fairbanks
Denver Country Club
William Sheehan
Sheehan
War Department official dies aboard Rock Island train
Victor Bryan of the U S War Department, 34, died suddenly on a Rock Island train en route from Colorado to Washington D C. He was with his wife and five children who were to Iowa when he died. Embalmed remains will be sent to Baltimore for burial. Professor W G Raymond hosted the widow and children at his home until the body ships east. Bryan was a son of Major Lucius C Bryan of Thomasville Georgia.
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War Department
Rock Island
Iowa City
Victor Bryan
U. S. War Department
Colorado
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Baltimore
W. G. Raymond
University
Raymonds
Mr. Bryan
Lucius C. Bryan
Thomasville
Bewildering Elks Parade Draws Record Los Angeles Crowd
A multi mile parade in Los Angeles showcased brilliant floats and uniforms from numerous Elks clubs and drill corps. Brass bands played as spectators filled the streets beneath flags and bunting, creating the largest, most enthusiastic gathering in Pacific City’s history.
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Pacific City
Los Angeles
Cal
Elks Clubs
Roosevelt urges inheritance tax to curb wealth inequality
The Outlook article by Theodore Roosevelt argues that wealth accumulation without service is dangerous. It supports a heavily graded progressive inheritance tax, especially on absentees, to curb greed and fund public welfare, while praising wealth from service.
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New York
N. Y
Outlook Today
Theodore Roosevelt
Davenport Woman Accuses Attorney In Crumbling Case
Mrs Mamie Layton alleges attorney Charles T Cooper in Davenport Iowa offered to proceed with her divorce for 19 dollars then made an improper proposal and attempted assault when she could not pay. Cooper denies wrongdoing saying she became hysterical and he only urged her to leave. A window shattered during the scene and both were arrested with a warrant later issued for Cooper on charges of attempted rape.
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Davenport
Mamie Layton
Charles T. Cooper
Cooper
Layton
Condition Still Critical In West Branch Woman
West Branch Iowa July 15 Mrs William Oliphant remains in critical condition today at her home hospital after illness.
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West Branch
William Oliphant
Evelyn Thaw Testifies In Thaw Mental Condition Hearing
White Plains New Jersey July 15 Evelyn Thaw testifies for the state opposing her husband Harry K Thaw s release from an insane asylum She confirms Thaw threatened to kill her saying I suppose I shall have to kill you next when I get out of here The court denied privilege claims to answer the question Thaw watched her closely while she spoke and she tearfully urged the court not to force her to answer Thaw is being considered sane despite ongoing financial support details showed he pays more than 500 a month to his wife
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White Plains
N. J
Evelyn Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Justice Mills
Ella Gingles Case Heads to Jurors in July Trial
In Chicago on July 15 the defense finished presenting its case for Ella Gingles the Irish lace maker. Medical witnesses are ready to rebut Canadian testimony and the state plans to call a woman with undisclosed identity to challenge Gingles if recalled.
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Ella Gingles
Chicago
Ill
Miss Gingles
Short
Freight Train Collision Injures Two in Solon Wreck
A Milwaukee freight hits a hand car at Solon injuring Engineer Shannon and Fireman Nichol of Rock Island. Both men escaped serious harm as the engine and loaded box car derailed and they dived into a ditch. Seven section men were hurt at Atkins when a hand car left the track.
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Iowa City
Solon
Channon
Michael
Rock Island
Iowa Evening Press
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee Section
Atkins
Shannon
Nichol
Parole Board Member J M Emmert Dies in Atlantic
Atlantic Iowa July 15 Dr J M Emmert member of the staff board of parole died here suddenly last night His death ends a long service with the parole system and comes as a shock to state officials.
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Iowa Evening Press
Atlantic
J. M. Emmert
Stafs Board of Parole
Eight Die as Building Collapses in Philadelphia
Philadelphia report says eight workers likely killed and about twenty injured after a five story brick building at Eleventh and Market collapsed during remodeling. By 3 p m four bodies were recovered from debris estimated at thirty feet high. All victims and injured are said to be residents of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Eleventh and
Market Streets
Teheran artillery fire largely ends as troops halt
Teheran reports morning improvement as artillery fire has practically ceased. The military commander has ordered troops to stop firing though rifle clashes continue between Bakhtiaris loyal to the Shah and the nationalists.
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Teheran
Local Resident Fells From Hammock, Breaks Leg
Mrs. G. D. Harrison of Columbus Junction Iowa fell from a hammock on her porch at about 4 AM and broke her right leg four inches below the hip joint. She is in poor health and the injury is considered very serious.
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Columbus Junction
G. D. Harrison
Tourists Headed for La Crosse Wisconsin
Madison dispatch reports Glidden tourists left at 7 AM for LaCrosse 152 miles away. All cars in good condition. Brush No 104 failed to check in in Madison last night and was penalized 179.3 points. the car continued this morning as a non contest entrant.
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Madison
Wis
LaCrosse
Flood Destroys 5000 Acres Of Farmland In Missouri Area
The Mississippi River rose slowly through the night and is expected to crest tonight. Cahokia residents reinforced levees as embankment breaks near Cul de Sac threaten more flooding, submerging 5000 acres of farm land north of St. Charles, Missouri.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
Weather Bureau
Cahokia
Ill
Cul de Sac
St. Charles
Submarine Sinks After Collision Off Lewes
A wireless report from Portsmouth says the torpedo boat Cll collided with the steamship Eddystone near Lewes. The submarine sank with sixteen crew aboard, thirteen drowned, three saved including Lieutenants Brodie and Watkins. An additional submarine was damaged but its crew survived. The Bonaventure led eight submarines in a southeastward convoy. The steamer Prinz Frederick Wilhelm ran aground in the Ambroz Channel and awaited tide relief.
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London
Portsmouth
Cll
Eddystone
Lewes
Brodie
Watkins
Bonadventure
New York
N. Y
Bremen
Ambroz Channel
Man Found Dead at Joe Bedere Resort in St. Clair Flats
Detroit July 15 a man named Rosenberg from Cleveland was found murdered today at the Joe Bedere resort in St. Clair flats. He arrived yesterday with two friends and one friend reportedly died by own hand after arrest while the third party is in custody en route to Port Huron.
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Detroit
Mich
Rosenberg
Cleveland
St. Claire Flats
Port Huron
Folding Bed Traps Couple in Creston Home
In Creston Iowa on July 15 Meyron Smith rose to stop an alarm and a folding bed folded shutting him and his wife inside. The pair, both injured, were trapped for some time before rescue. Smith sustained bruises while his wife a vocalist suffered a dislocated shoulder and internal injuries.
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Iowa Evening Press
Creston
Meyron Smith
Smith
Taft Stands Pat for Corporation Tax Amendment
Washington July 15 Taft insists on including the corporation tax amendment in the tariff bill despite opposition from Aldrich and Payne who pledge support to the president. Leaders were summoned to the White House to explain rumors the measure might be dropped. Cotton goods and lead products were discussed as part of the conference agenda.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Aldrich
Representative Payne
Senate
House
White House
Payne
Wickersham
Panama
Weather Summary for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa fair tonight and Friday with cooler conditions in the far east. Illinois expects generally fair skies tonight and Friday with a cooler night. Sunrise at 4 28 and sunset at 7 21 with moonrise at 1 45.
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Iowa
Illinois
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