Reforms planned for Philippine Army and political shifts
Reports from Manila say Adjutant General Corbin and General Chaffee will push radical reforms in the army of occupation, aiming to cut costs by about 0 percent within a year and reduce force levels to 20 000 to 30 000. Proposals include abolishing army districts and establishing three brigades with hubs at Manila Dagupan and Iloilo or Cebu, consolidating troops at selected points.
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Dreath Sends Wheat Up in Record Market Rush
Farmers rush livestock to market amid water scarcity as local cattle receipts reach a record 25,500 head. Heat drives grain gains with September corn at 60 1/2 cents and September wheat at 68 1/2 cents. single carloads of corn fetch 63 cents a bushel.
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Mills Strike Bulletin Shapes Pittsburgh Labor Tale
Pittsburg July 22. The expected programs for Wellsville and McKeesport failed to materialize and no mills reopened. Amalgamated Association issued its first strike bulletin predicting more work next winter and urging workers not to cross picket lines. Shaffer denies Vandegrift talks while hints at possible concessions and peace. Monessen reports rising tension as National Tin Plate works restart amid guards and potential clashes.
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Vandegrift mills
American Sheet company
Vandegrift
Monessen
National Tin Plate works
Donner
Firemen strike ends with 16 to return. 7 refuse
Wilkesbarre Pa July 23 News reports that stationary firemen strike is off after a joint meeting. Sixteen companies agree to reinstate old workers while seven refuse including Lehigh Valley Coal. The United Mine Workers vow to pursue reinstatements. In a separate move Wilkesbarre machinists at Dickinson works and Lehigh Valley railroad shops seek reinstatement after decision to end the strike.
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Reading
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Fosburg murder trial witness fortifies defense
James Fosburg testified for the defense in the Fosburg sisters murder trial, denying suspender sightings and recounting his ascent to the upstairs scene. He described a frightened sister-in-law and said doctors were sought after the tragedy. Prosecutors may rest tonight and defense lawyers consider a not guilty motion if the government fails to cement its case.
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Robert S. Fosburg
May Fosburg
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Yale
James
James Fesburg
Fosburg
James Fosbury
W. W. Schofield
Fosbury
Beatrice Fosburg
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Joyner
Heat Records Smash Across Midwest Warmth Persists
Washington reports indicate widespread 100 degree readings across the corn belt with many stations setting new highs. Des Moines Chicago and Kansas City show record heat including 128 degree street temps in Kansas City. Deaths from prostration rise as drought strains crops and thunderstorms offer no lasting relief.
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Mob lynching shocks Elkins with officer shot
An early morning mob in Elkins West Virginia lynched William Brooks a Black man after a confrontation with Chief of Police Robert Lilly who was wounded. Brooks led officers on a chase to the city park where a mob strung him from a tree. Lilly remains hospitalized in Cumberland Maryland. The mob dispersed after the execution.
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W. Va
William Brooke
Robert Lilly
Cumberland
William Brooks
Brooks
Lilly
Lily
Baseball Games Yesterday Across Leagues
American League games included Detroit beating Boston 6 to 5 in 12 innings and Philadelphia defeating Chicago 2 to 1 in 12 innings. Cleveland lost to Washington 3 at Cleveland. Milwaukee beat Baltimore 5 to 3. National League results had St. Louis 6 over Chicago 3 and Philadelphia 2 over Boston. Other clubs not scheduled.
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