Sun Shines for Northwestern Pennsylvania Tennis Tourney
Rain-soaked courts dried by gasoline firelight ahead of Friday's matches at New Castle Country Club for the Northwestern Pennsylvania championship. Mabel Miller of New Castle defeated Ada Reis of Greenwich 6-0 6-1 in women singles, while Castle of Pittsburgh beat Norman Leeke 6-0 6-3 in men’s singles. Garland of Pittsburgh defeated C. Blair of New Castle 6-0 6-1 in a strong third round showing.
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C. Hugh Blau
Shane
We New Castle Country Club
Pennsylvania
Woomen
Mabul Miller
Ulairsville
AL Tegheny College
Norman Leeke
Pittsburg
Castle
New Castle
C. H. Blair
Waidhe
Charles Garland, Sr
Garland
Attempt To Wreck Pennsylvania Train
An attempt to wreck the Broadway Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad failed when a dynamite bomb placed on the track near Altoona was found and removed by brakeman Robert Westbrook. County and railroad detectives search the surrounding area for the would be wreckers.
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Altoona
Broadway Limited
Peensylvania
New York
Chicago
Robert Westbrook
Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Brief Update
George L. Winner of Ellwood and Rebecca Love of Ridge suffered injuries and were brought to Shenango Valley hospital. Tan Joseph of Sefterton steel has been killed in the accident and recovered? and returned home. Bale rence for $66.
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George L. Winner
Ellwood
Shla Cfiy
Shenango Villey
Ridge Afront
Niu
Tessttal
Tan Joseph
Seftertan Steel
British bitterness toward Shaw provokes government action
London reports growing anger at George Bernard Shaw the playwright and critic for his war articles attacking the government and the army. Rumors circulate of measures to stop his writings amid threats of vigilantism and public disorder.
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George Bernard Shaw
London
George Bermard Shaw
Ivish
Trains Reach Mexico City From Vera Cruz Route
Trains arrived in Mexico City via the Vera Cruz line with through passenger service to begin today. Pilot engines will precede trains to deter bandit activity. No Americans were hurt in the wreck near Apizaca, and a rumored correspondent is confirmed safe in Vera Cruz.
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Washington
Mexico City
Vera Gra
State Department
Canada
Vera Cruz
Candida
Apizaca
Tad
Stephen Bonsal
Gansu
Hannant
Victoria
German Newspapers Approve Note on U S War Munitions
Frederick Wernet reports that German newspapers approve Austria's note to the United States protesting arms shipments. They support Austria's stance in talks with President Wilson on submarine warfare while praising neutrality. The Vosische Zeitung warns results may yet be uncertain.
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Frederick Wernet
I. N.S
Berlin
United States
Germany
Austria
Wilson
Bryan
Vossiche Zeitung
America
Vossische Zeitung
Torpedo Boats Turned Back Near Gallipoli
Haattle torpedo boats and transports trying to approach Avi Burng on the Gallipoli peninsula were driven off by Turkish artillery. The war office reported shells and a launch were set afire and that artillery duel remains in progress near the Gallipoli front with no other operations announced.
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Constantinople
Berlin
Amsterdam
Haattle
Avi Burng
Gallipoeli
Trawler Slows Up Calais Duly By French
Trawler Niomport encountered difficulties near Calais as the French authorities slowed its progress. The English column notes confusion in the early report and seeks clarification on the vessel’s status and movements.
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Calais
Niomport
Hinwa
Engileh Olumaol
Plan of Lots Refused by City Planning Commission
Jefferson Street plans face rejection after the City Planning Commission disallowed the Gilfillan lot layout. Members noted Jefferson Street must serve as the main highway, with most lots facing intersecting streets, raising future cost concerns for the city. The council had earlier paid $2,500 for land for opening North Jefferson Street through the plot.
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City Planning Commission
Charlea Greer
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Wilmingloo Wverwe
Mercer Street
Gilfiljlit
Jefferson Atreet
Jefferson Street
Love
Stefferson Street
Planning Commission
Warning Commission
Council
Lady beetles aid farmers in pest control historically
The article extols the value of lady beetles as allies to plant growers, noting their consumption of plant lice and other pests. It recounts a California case where Australian lady beetles were released to combat cottony cushion scale on orange trees, leading to lasting control and a thriving citrus industry. It also mentions the widespread presence of native lady beetles and their ongoing role in protecting shrubs, trees, and orchards.
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Porkes
California
Albert Koehele
United States
Melbourne
Australia
Pacific
Thia
Chantry
Thaw Granted 35000 Bail After Sanity Ruling
Judge Hendrick Sustains Thaw Sanity verdict and allows bail set at 35000. Court orders commitment to be reviewed by due process, while crowd gathers outside and Thaw prepares for release via sheriff. News links note state appeal and family involvement as Thaw posts bond with National Surety.
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Rium
Justice Hendrick
Hendrick
Faree
Harry Thaw
Maheatvan
Dowling Ns
Stanford White
Te Supreima Court
Thhiy Sana
Edgar A. Hromberger
John B. Stanehflel
Thaw
Ball
Bromberger
Thn
Broadway
Pittsburg
Sheriffs Office
Q2 Broadway
Cortlandt Street
Allysate
Manhrattan Hotel
French Make Gains Along the Vosges Front
French forces advance along the Vosges and Argonne sectors with reported gains near Ar ras and Teintrey while repelling German sorties and inflicting heavy losses. Across Meuse Moselle sectors artillery bombardments and infantry clashes interrupt night action with no decisive breakthrough for the Germans.
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Vosges
Moselle
Scutaux
Ailly
Flirey
Lorraine
Teintrey
Champénoux
le Verousa
Parroy
Ril No. 235
Argonne
Thie
Elks Convention Adopts Reward For New National Anthem
Los Angeles July 11 delegates to the grand lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks lingered after adjournment to visit points of interest. The closing social at the Shriners auditorium ended early today. The convention adopted a regulation offering a 2500 dollar reward for a new national anthem sanctioned by Congress.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Grand Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Offer of Elks
Baltimore
Shriners
Bargains In Hat Onto Balinee All Our Summer Sale
Clean out sale at O Neill's 215 Alt Sky Road offering 44 off summer stock. Clearout items include new stock and a 2-dollar fish sale with bold display.
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Hata
O'Neiil
To Grow Coffee In Philippines A Movement To Restore Industry
A historical notice argues for reviving Philippine coffee, detailing its rise to 1,237,105 export value in 1859, decline after a coffee rust pest by 1891, and efforts at Lipa Batangas to breed resistant varieties. It notes ongoing experiments and optimism that coffee will regain prominence among island exports.
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Philippine Islands
Kim
Pedi
Lipa
Batangas
Mawita
Puri Rico
Wrreau of Agriculture of
Small Courtesies Count in Business
A 1920s style report notes that courtesy and patience in public service work matter as much as efficiency. The piece complains about stressed workers and calls out irritation between operators and callers, suggesting morale and respectful exchange improve operations.
Operators and Courtesy in Public Service Commerce
A discussion on the impact of polite customer service in utilities. It argues that excessive courtesy by operators can mask abuses like high rates, harming trust in corporations. The piece notes nervous operators, monotone responses, and the balance between manners and accountability in public service interactions.
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Aoman
Public Service Corporation
Bole Phoys
Imperial officers elected at San Francisco session
The council session closed late yesterday after a formal election of officers. James EB Chandler of Ararat Temple Kansas City was chosen as Imperial outer guard. Other offices went to progressive Frederick HJ Smith Rochester, CM retiring as imperial potentate.
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San Francisco
San Diego
James
Chandler
Ararat Temple
Kansas City
Imperial Outer Guard
Progresaion
Frederick HJ
Smith
Rochaster
Imperial Notentate
German protest over war munitions shipments
Amsterdam reports a weak protest note from Germany against the United States shipping war munitions to Cruyland and France. The Gazette de Hollande says Germany once aided Spain with supplies and may fear Austria taking belated steps alone.
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Amsterdam
Germany
United States
Criyland
France
Gazette de Hollande
Spain
Counterfeit Cash Seized in Chicago Room Bust
Detectives from Maxwell Association uncovered nearly 60 thousand dollars in counterfeit money, folding tools, and related paraphernalia in a room on West Thirteenth Street. The haul included the counterfeit notes found in a trunk as officers questioned several men living at the location.
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Dlea
Maxwell Atroctelasion
Weal Thirteenth Street
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Rownd
Chaves Garland, Sr
Blair
Duntles
Dirs
Rom
Wayne Stitzigger
N.C
C. B Ransome
Beaver Malle
Kirk Reid
Warren
Merbert Patterson
Shenango Valley Hospital
Shaw
North Hill
Gilfillan
Counel
Gilfitlan
Jefferson Alreet
Raven
Chance Vor
Dontinnan Fron
Pagn
ELKS
W. F. Dufford & Co
W. J.,dufford & Co
Sully
Crpetere
Reed
Kteee
W.J. Dufford & Co
Washington Street
Philippines
Mathomaligian
Joslig
Deane
Seattle
Ward
Patralay
Imperial Counel of Noblek
Mystic Shriners
Expo
Carlisle
East
Washington St
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