Water tank attack kills excursionists in Milwaukee strike scenes
A tank at Milwaukee collapsed while being struck by a mass of steel, destroying the vessel. An Oklahoma youth Cecil Neil of Billings was among the dead, with others injured as the upper decks of the ship Christopher Columbus were ripped apart. Troops move to drive strike pickets away from the mine site.
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Oklahoma
Cecil Neil
Billings
Chicago
Charles A. Mave
Noar
Nat
Rain Dampens Independence Day Festivities in Oklahoma City
Khaki-clad soldiers from Fort Sill drew crowds as Oklahoma City observed Independence Day with limited outdoor events. Rain barely affected the day of restraint and conservation, with stores closed, post office hours shortened, and many attractions free to the public. Parks hosted concerts and double-headers while a soldier home dinner campaign drew participation.
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France
Cdebra
Eto
Parke
Marty
Oklahoma City
Wheeler and
Melle Isle
Saratoga Park
Alester Teante
Flynn
Wheeler Park
GAR Dram Corp
Dellealg
Chicago Riots and Guards Battle in East St Louis
Chicago news reports rioting fears as troops restore order in East St Louis with about 1400 Illinois National Guard on duty. Death toll reaches thirty amid fires and clashes. patrols, arrests, and warnings to keep saloons closed. Freight of violence prompts governor Lowden to deploy federal troops if needed.
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Chicago
East St Louis
East St Louie
Second Mllneis Infantry
Goleluck
Neal Dinorders
Frank Woxley
Roosevelt warns sympathizers with Germany are traitors
Col Theodore Roosevelt declares in a Fourth of July address that American supporters of Germany are moral traitors even if not legally so. He says the nation is at war and faults past hesitation and unpreparedness that allowed harm from Germany to accumulate.
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Germany
Roosevelt
Weis to Manage Overholser Theater Season
Weis named manager for the Overholser house. The announced change places Weis in charge as the season approaches. Mayor Overholser supports the move and notes the potential for improved operations and public benefit.
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Weis
Mead Werk
Wil Ainge
New York
Overholrer
Overhoteer Anid
Tucker
Mie Weis
Fifty Americans Held by Kaiser Wilhelm
State Department confirms about fifty American civilians remain detained in Germany though release promised upon passport conditions. Negotiations continue for the sailors seized aboard the Moewe but prospects of freedom appear dim.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Washington
Germany
State Department
Spain
Moewe
Washington to Select for First Draft Army
Washington announces a future selective process for the initial draft. Details of the method remain secret until the law is enacted, with exemptions and the draw likely tied to registration rolls and dates.
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Washington
Independence Day Suffrage Demonstration at White House
On Independence Day a suffrage demonstration was planned by a women’s party group. Police faced a picket showing as protestors moved toward the White House. Thirteen women were arrested for obstructing traffic after two prior attempts to proceed.
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Washington
Women's Party
White House
Sentinels
Russian Death Regiments Lead Baltic Front Assault
Russian forces pushing toward Berezany in Galicia break through enemy lines with four units dubbed Death Regiments known for fearless assault. After days of bombardment, Russian artillery cleared trenches and wire as columns advance, with over twenty thousand prisoners reported since Sunday.
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London
Rissiane
Most
Pettumrad
Zlotiliana
Galicia
Whdely
Kinicha
Reevany
Morning Baseball in Detroit as Tigers Face White Sox
Detroit morning game headlines the American League clash between the Detroit team and Chicago White Sox on July 4. Weather and schedule notes accompany the event with early lineup mentions and local fan anticipation.
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Detroit
White Sox
Morining
Chinese President Makes His Escape
In London on July 4 a garbled report claims Chinese President Yuan Pi and aides escaped from a palace. The piece mentions palace guards, a conspiratorial state of affairs, and a coup attempt tied to restoring a dynasty, all from a telegraphic blurb with unclear names and details.
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London
Erage
Yuan Pi
China
Pedi
Menahrp
Cine Pat
al Cone
Copper Mines Reopened as Troops Guard Picket Lines Today
A special train carried U.S. troops to Globe to reopen the Old Dominion mine as 300 guards keep pickets from hindering pumps and supplies. Gov Campbell and Labor Dept officials plan talks with union leaders to ease a tense strike environment amid potential flooding risk. Reports from Bisbee and Clifton-Morenci show little disorder elsewhere.
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Ariz
United States
Old Dominion
Tom Arane
Ones
Thomas E.i Campbell
Campbell
John To McHride
Department of Labor
Charles McHennell
Imnetal Workers’ Industrial Wing
Industrial Workers of the World
Interational Union of
Sneet
Minion
UN and Smeltermen’s Union
Bisbee
Clifton Morenet
7500 Ship Workers Strike in Gotham
New York July 4 about 500 metal workers in shipyards in this district walked out joining riveters boilers and blacksmiths in a strike over wage demands of cents a day. Some workers refused to strike to avoid harming government war preparation and would continue government work.
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New York
Howe
Two Die in Arkansas Motor Wreck Near Morrillton
In Arkansas near Morrilton two men died when a vehicle driven by Morrillton plant official Dafydd A. Halbert overturned in a ditch. Lawrence Cook and Paul Hargis were injured in the crash this morning, the Vinotile transport involved.
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Spepli Rock Ark
Dafydd A. Halbert
Morrillton Compress Company
Whs
Lawrence Cook
Paul Hargis
Morrilton
Halbert
Vere
Hollweg to Deliver Important Speech Amid Revelations
Report from Copenhagen says German Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg will deliver a significant address on Thursday. Telegraph dispatch cites findings on reform and policy amid rising European tensions.
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