Bryan Lectures Cancelled Lectures Amid Senate Row
In Washington July 18 the Senate debated Senator Bristows criticism of Secretary Bryan over his lecturing salary. Bristow argued the cabinet officer should not neglect duties for private pay, while Democrats defended Bryan and cited Republican lectures. Bryan canceled engagements to meet Ambassador Wilson and discuss Mexican affairs, announcing further engagements upon return.
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End Near Thinks Gibbons on His 79th Birthday
Cardinal Gibbons, in Baltimore, says he expects not to live long and may be an octogenarian next Wednesday. He reflects on readiness for death, stating his life is almost spent, yet feels young souls keep vitality. He notes good health despite heat and plans a brief vacation.
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Runaway nuns flee hospital flee to Kansas City
Two Franciscan nuns Sister Regina and Sister Virginia vanished from St Elizabeths Hospital Belleville after developing a close alliance. They left in garb as nurses, rode to Kansas City where they found hospital work, were traced and persuaded to return, then transferred to Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and Eau Claire Wisconsin to remain near each other.
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Wiping Out Panama Village as Gatun Lake Rises
Public offices at Gorgona Panama Canal town close as residents begin to evacuate ahead of inundation by Gatun Lake. The town, twenty miles northwest of Panama City, will be vacated by Aug. 1. Gatun Lake level has risen three feet since spillway gates closed June 27. Arthur Lee Robinson of Louisville, mechanical engineer with the Can Commission since 1909, resigns effective Aug. 19.
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Gangsters Adopt Lasso In Harlem Crime Tale
Detective John Cassetti returned to East 104th Street station with a prisoner after claiming Harlem’s “Little Italy” ditched the stiletto for the lasso. He pursued an Italian youth near First Avenue and 111th Street, was literally rope-tangled twice, then freed by gunfire as he chased the suspect to 109th Street and First Avenue. The captured man gave aliases Joseph Lyons and Leone at the fire station.
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Truce Talks in Railroad Fight Amid Prepared Strike Threat
Eastern railroad managers and trainmen and conductors union chiefs remain at loggerheads over wage demands as mediation board head Judge Chambers is awaited. Union leaders mobilize 100000 members for rapid strike, while managers warn of wage cuts if arbitration begins. Seth Low urges mediation and postponement of manager stipulations as talks continue.
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Sues in Love Affair in Wooster Suit Seeks 25000
Emma J. Mahaney, 67, of Wooster, sues John Wolfe, 77, of Paterson New Jersey for breach of promise after decades of silence. The case stems from a youth romance begun in Lewistown Pennsylvania with Wolfe then serving in the Civil War and later marrying someone else. Wolfe allegedly courted Mahaney with letters and devotion before canceling their engagement in October.
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Shipping News Arrivals Across Ports Report
ARIVED SS East Point reaches Fowey as Baltimore-bound vessels near port. J and ARRIprieda reported en route with July 17 entries. Unclear cargoes or outcomes due to fragmented text.
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Dooley on Bryan as a Champeen of Peace
Mr Dooley quips about Bryan labeled as a Champeen of Peace. He notes that despite boosting peace, there is little peace in the world. The remark captures the satirical voice of Tomorrow's Sunday Times.
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Sailors Raid Seattle Take on Socialists and I W W
A party of U S marines and sailors from the Pacific reserve fleet attacked Seattle Socialists headquarters and the I W W hall, wrecking property and burning papers. Police halted the mob, which dispersed after confrontations with authorities. Secretary Daniels criticized red flag actions while noting Mayor Cotterill’s handling of street meetings.
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Riot in Portland Quelled by Police in I W W clash
In Portland Oregon police were summoned tonight to quell a riot linked to the Industrial Workers of the World. Details indicate a violent confrontation between rioters and lawmen erupted in the city center. No further information on injuries or arrests is provided in the fragment.
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Woman Racing Enthusiast Declares Inside Track Fame
A well dressed woman stood by a racing bulletin board at Thirty-sixth Street and Sixth Avenue shouting I told you so as police tried to move her along. Officer Bestgen confronted her and she fled into a store. She identified herself as Julia Schnedeker, a dressmaker of 3 West 116th Street, saying she loves horses and has become expert at picking winners. She admitted losing money at the races years ago but claimed she has not continued gambling.
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Blindness Follows Golf Ball Incident in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia broker, William Morrrhage, was blinded after being struck by a golf ball in Greenwich on July 18. He suffered eye injuries and was taken to Philadelphia for treatment. doctors fear permanent blindness.
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Bankers Express Wreck at Meriden Frightens Passengers
The east bound Bankers Express No 80 on the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad derailed near Meriden Connecticut at 7 10 pm while traveling about 55 mph. The locomotive left the rails after driving rods broke sending one through telegraph wires. Passengers fled as emergency brakes halted the train after a 1200 foot slide. no injuries but many were frightened.
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Moore to quit The Leader for beauty lotion manufacturing
Pittsburgh July 18 Lillian Russell's husband Alexander P Moore president and editor of The Pittsburgh Leader plans to leave journalism to start manufacturing beauty lotions. He disclosed the idea before Europe vacation and has long aided Col Roosevelt's campaigns. Moore's name remains on the masthead though manager John K Emege said resignation not yet occurred.
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Baby presides in Senate as Marshall holds infant
In a quirky moment at the Senate chamber a luncheon ended with Vice President Marshall taking the chair while cradling his namesake Thomas Marshall Sutherland, the baby son of his wife. The scene drew attention as no prior instance of a sitting VP presiding with a baby in his arms was recalled.
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Committee to pick Mellen successor outlined
New Haven Railroad directors accepted Charles S. Mellen’s resignation as president with the appointment of a replacement to follow. A six member committee including J. P. Morgan and Theodore N. Vail will canvass candidates, aiming for a prompt selection. Mellen said his work would be justified but cautioned against remaining to address issues. he will resign after a suitable successor is found.
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McReynolds Non-Commital on Railroad Resignation
Attorney General McReynolds declined to discuss the impact of President Mellen’s resignation from the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad on the ongoing Sherman law investigation. He said the resignation suggested a desire to cooperate but offered no further comment.
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Mellen Rebuilt the New Haven Road After Ten Years
A look at Charles 8 Mellen’s decade long control of the New Haven system stressing two development phases: rehabilitating the ailing road in 1908 and an aggressive expansion into rail, steamship, and trolley lines across New England. Critics fault his heavy financial burden on the parent company.
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Young Parker Killed In Accidental Shooting Near North Hatley
A 19-year-old youth named Parker, believed to be a son of New York City area judge Justice Charles W. Parker, died near Ayers Cliff after a companion shot during a revolver target practice. Communication difficulties delayed identity confirmation.
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Weaving for Mrs Woodrow Wilson in White House
Miss Caroline McHargue and Mrs Martha Walker of Elkin, ages 74 and 76, weave carpets and portieres to furnish Mrs Woodrow Wilson's White House room. They blend colors with dyes from old-time barks and herbs using hand looms, cards, and spinning wheels. Mrs Wilson placed the order after seeing their work.
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Woman Dying After Crash Near Hackensack
Mrs Rachel Doxsey 41 of Park Ridge is mortally injured after a head on crash with a tree on Passaic Street near Hackensack. Her car, operated by Mrs William Hall, lost steering, brakes not applied, high gear engaged. Doxsey's 3 year old daughter Teresa escaped unhurt. a skull fracture was diagnosed.
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Heat Death Toll Surges Across Midwest Cities
Chicago reports a deadly heat wave with more than twenty fatalities. Louisville suffers twelve deaths as temperatures hit 104. St Louis adds three to its list. Missouri Illinois and Indiana endure extreme heat while Evansville and nearby towns face muggy nights. Chicago and Cleveland remain mild at 76 and 78 as Buffalo stays at 70. Medicine Hat Canada is a cited source of cold waves.
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Page hailed as first notable English speech by Walter Page
London editorial lauds Walter Page's remarks at the Anglo-Saxon Club banquet praising his potential as ambassador to Britain. It notes his subject on Anglo-Saxon potential and mentions interest in large U.S. donations to an international health campaign aimed at tropical diseases.
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Cook County Bankruptcy Claim Sparks Board Debate
Chicago July 18 Pres ident McCormick of the County Board says Cook County is bankrupt with a 2 317 000 debt and no assets to cover the deficit. He cites appropriations based on optimistic tax levy estimates and borrowing at 4 percent to cover shortfalls.
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King Describes More Atrocities Amid Greek Refugee Crisis
Special cable from Salonika reports a Greek parliamentary committee detailing Bulgarian Army massacres and arson at Seres. Witnesses describe 200 killed, 20,000 homeless, widespread looting, and planned slaughter with Jewish houses and churches burned.
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Ferdinand Flees Bulgaria King and Crown Prince Escape
Brussels and Paris reports say King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is in flight with Crown Prince Boris. The Chron icle cites an informed source. inquiries in London fail to confirm the development as of Saturday July 19.
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