Wreck at Western Penitentiary as Riot Sparks Fire
July 18 report from Pittsburgh describes a prison riot at Western Penitentiary where 1,135 inmates caused extensive destruction. Nine convicts were injured, two hours of fighting followed by a major fire. several police, fire officials, and guards were hurt while attempting to quell the uprising. Three convicts may die, with Deputy Warden Egan confirming serious wounds. A separate item notes 16 year old Frank Farino from Brooklyn suffering a knife wound to the heart during a factory accident at 179 Joralemon Street, later operated on successfully with four stitches in the heart muscle.
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Johnson
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Jones
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Tolno
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Union Street
Brooklyn
Holy Family Hospital
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Joseph M. Downer
George Doyle
Joseph Marrone
Joralemon Street
Franks
Frank
Carrabba
Ford Cuts Freight Rates 20 Percent on Railroad
Columbus July 18 The Detroit Ford Motor Company today filed with the Public Utilities Commission a 20 percent reduction in freight rates from Toledo to Flint via its Toledo and Ironton line. The new schedule applies to four points along the system, including Desykoa to Detroit and Desykoa to Flint, with joint or connecting lines unaffected. Only certain points are covered and the change marks one of the first voluntary rate reductions announced by Ford.
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Asphalt Blaze Threatens Bay Fifty Ships In New Jersey
A massive fire at Warner-Quinlan Asphalt Company in Linden, New Jersey began when two crude asphalt tanks exploded around 2 PM. The blaze spread to Staten Island Sound, threatening ships and nearby plants while crews fought flames for hours. No injuries reported though fumes caused illness. officials and fireboats worked to prevent further spread as the fire gradually abated.
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Standard Oil Company
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Metor
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Singhay
Acciidiated Oil Refining Company
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Shipping Board
Aveboats
Ship Deficit 300 Million Alleged by Lasker Before Congress
Washington report states A. K. Lasker of the Shipping Board claims the board ran up a deficit of about 180 million to 280 million dollars last year and that operations totaling 68 million left a net loss of 30 million. He cites chaotic records, wasteful vessels, and a 5 percent cargo commission as areas needing overhaul amid push for an 800 million appropriation to revive U S shipping.
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Conference Prep Goes On Despite Tokio’s Final Word
Washington July 18 Informal talks continue to decide topics for the international armament limitation conference called by President Harding. U S and Japan bogged by unresolved subjects, with open door policy in the Philippines cited as a key point.
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Gems Hidden in Shoes Missing After Trip to Cobbler
Mrs. Fannie Cohen of Brooklyn sought help from the 1th Precinct after her diamonds and other jewelry worth 20000 vanished from the toes of an old pair of shoes sent for repair. She had hidden the gems in various places previously and later blamed the loss on the repaired shoes. Detectives searched her home and earlier hiding spots, but nothing was found.
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House Votes Oil Tariff Free List Shift 19686
Washington July 15 Oil moved onto the Fordney tariff free list by a decisive House vote. Long staple cotton moved to the dutiable list at 15 percent ad valorem with doubt about compensatory rates. Debate centered on oil duties and a late committee amendment raising citric acid rates.
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Texas
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Solomon's Temple Cost Fixed at Four Billions
The Right Rev. T. E. Bird lectured at Cambridge University on July 18 stating Solomon's temple would cost about four billion dollars in modern value. He noted no building scandal was mentioned in Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem
All-Dey Bomb Attack Sinks The Frankfurt
On July 18 off Virginia Capes, the German light cruiser Frankfurt was sunk after a daylong bombing by naval and army aircraft. The ship endured multiple direct hits before settling and sinking, as bombardment from Langley Field and destroyers intensified. Brig. Gen. Mitchell observed the sinking from a fast pursuit plane while air force planners note the bombardment composition and distances.
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500 Volunteers To Be Gassed With Police Anti Mob Fumes
A Philadelphia test of a new nonlethal gas will involve 500 volunteers, including police and others, at Cannon Ball Farm near Penrose Ferry Bridge. Described as a practical aid to police work, the chemical renders people helpless for under 30 minutes without lasting harm, enabling officers to disable mobs and thwart bank robberies. A second demonstration is planned for the riot squad of New York police at Plotteburg training camp.
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Ulster to Maintain Her Present Status Vows Premier
London July 18 The Irish negotiations take a new turn as Sir James Craig declares Ulster will keep its present status and insists Britain must settle with Eamon de Valera. He notes Sinn Fein victory on no partition platform and withdraws from further peace talks, while de Valera seeks self determination as the basis for any settlement. Lloyd George seeks to bridge gaps with de Valera but a deadlock appears over Ulster powers sourced from an Irish parliament.
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