Los Alamos Quake Prompts Mass Exodus and Fire Rescue
Residents flee Los Alamos as earthquakes fracture plaster and walls amid panicked warnings. Dr H C Bagby saves the business district by extinguishing a lamp fire, while landslides and noisy rockfalls threaten the hills. Geologists doubt volcanic activity, citing subterranean gas and oil movements near the town in a long seismic episode.
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Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Auy le
Los Alamos
Santa Ynez
Santa Maria
Los
H. C. Bagby
D. P. Whitney
Dr. Bagby
Mrs. Whitney
Lompoc
Hoover Ranch
John R. Drum
Drum Canyon
Nolkes
Hitchell Enjoined in Mine Workers Case in West Virginia
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers is enjoined by a federal court in Charleston. The Chesapeake and Ohio Coal Agency Company alleges a secret union directs miners to strike and halt operations. Judge Keller grants a temporary restraining order forbidding interference with mine operations and intimidation near company properties.
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Charleston
W. Va
John Mitchell
United Mine Orders of America
Westerday
Chesapeake and Ohio Coal Agency Company
Cellverfes
United Mine Workers of America
W. RB. Wilson
Embezzlement Allegations Hit Boston Estate Caretaker
Willard C. Vanderlip, longtime Boston lawyer and estate custodian for the late George N. Emerson, faces embezzlement claims. Officials say about 200000 dollars vanished, with investigations by Wy DB Lohner and John Lowell for the state. Vanderlip is described as a prominent Elks member and trusted consular agent for several law firms.
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Aus
Tyhia
Willard C
Boston
George ND. Emerson
Vandertin
Vanderlip
Lohner
John Lowell
Vanderlip Arrested for Embezzlement of Trust Funds
Col Lohner cites Vanderlip's sixteen years as trustee of the Emergon estate with quarterly recounts and unchallenged statements. Bonds valued at about 4 million dollars were misused, leading to an investigation. Vanderlip admitted taking the bonds and squandering the estate. He was arrested at his home, pleaded not guilty, and is held on 5000 dollar bonds.
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St & Mason
Lohner
Vans
Derlip
Emergon
Vanderlip
Milwaukee Rail Workers Seek Democratic Recognition
Milwaukee August 1 Special to The Northwestern says Wisconsin railroad men plan to press for Democratic convention recognition after a Republican setback in Tarbox’s nomination. A Milwaukee meeting August 17 will coordinate action, with 15,000 to 20,000 votes feared. La Follette followers doubt Democratic control of railroad voters despite expected ticket influence.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
F. A. Tarbox
la Follette
Tuckel
Roost in Tree Tops Rescue Reported During Texas Flood
Associated Press reports scattered heavy rains eased across Texas with roads clear and traffic flowing safely. Many residents spent the night in tree tops around Quinlan and were rescued by boats brought from Greenville and Paris. water remained high on Texas Midland at Quinlan but no lives were lost. Northeastern Texas faced flooding with Grand Saline flooding the area. tracks washed out near Kildare and multiple rail lines reported trouble, though crews expect little disruption overall.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Quinlan
Greenville
Paris
Texas Midlanders
Grand Saline
Kildare
Texas and Pacific
Pecos Valley
Arkansas Pass
Discover insurgent society in Manilla region
Associated Press report from Manila dated August 1 describes a large Kulpunan network uncovered in Tayahbas province. Police seized headquarters and records after attacking the site. six prisoners were taken, one man killed. A captured confession and documents revealed the organization. Cavite columns routed Fellzardo and Tantalon bands, killing Captain Remagon and forcing Fellzardo to abandon his horses.
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Associated Pres.s
Manilla
Tayahbas
Cavite
Fellzardo
Montalon
Remagon
Bonds Not Cash Plan Moves Depositors to Exchange
Morgan & Co., as depositories, announce that 72 percent of the preferred stock of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway company has been deposited under the plan of exchange for joint bonds of the Louisville and Nashville and Southern roads. The deposit period is extended to August 1 inclusive, but depositors will receive bonds, not cash, for their shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Ang. L—J. PF. Morgan & Co
Chicago, Indianapolia and Loulavile Railway Company
Monon
Louisville and
Nashville and Southern
Naval cadet nominations from Wisconsin for naval academy
Senator Quarles submitted to the navy department the nomination of Regina F Lawlow of Waukesha for cadetship at the Naval Academy with Robert Duniap Harold M Sers Orla N Doolittle and Ernst Rice as alternates. All will be examined in Milwaukee on August 11 under the national appropriation bill increasing naval cadets by one place per senator.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Quarles
Navy Department
Regina F. Lawlow
Waukesha
Naval Academy
Robert Tt. Duniap
Harold M. Sers
Oshkosh
Orla N. Doolittle
Milwaukee
Ernst Rice
H. C. Stevens
Henningsvaas Arctic Explorer Arrives in Norway
AngelL Avelyn H. Baldwin, the Arctic explorer, arrived here today with his men in good health. Baldwin declared we have been hampered, but not beaten, signaling resilience amid the challenging voyage.
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Henningsvaas
Norway
Angell Avelyn H. Baldwin
Ife
Johnson denies collusion in attempt to wreck American League ground case
The Baltimore Baseball and Athletic Company suit accuses president Han Johnson of abandoning grounds held in trust for the American League. Johnson counters that the action aims to wreck the association, denies collusion with officers or stockholders, and says grounds were transferred for valid consideration. The case proceeds with possible dismissal.
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Associated Press
Willmore
Han Johnson
Tm Lgogue
Baltimore Baseball and Athletic Company
Olin Bry~aun
Johnson
American League of
Chubs
Bis
New York Nationals
National League
Protests Grow Over Oshkosh Park Plans and Lagoon Changes
Attorny Gabe Douck and Frank Vercey file a second protest opposing council action and lagoon developments in Oshkosh. The document, signed by local residents including Gabe Bouck, alleges legal missteps, costly bridge removal, and public harm favoring the yacht club amid ongoing injunctions and park board resolutions.
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Frank Vercey
Borce
Cits
Kumber
Enet Irving Stentdente
Gabe Bouck
Frank Percey
East_Irving Street
Fercey
Himer Harbor
Frank Perecy
W. C. Kimbal
John Thieten
B. E. Vankeure
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Common Council
Park Board
Nowise
Irving Street
Yacht Club
United States
Green
Vermont campaign opener by Shaw for governor race
Secretary Shaw will launch the Vermont gubernatorial campaign in a speech promised to Representative Foster. Foster invited Shaw to Manchester next Tuesday to back General McCullough, the regular Republican candidate. The report also notes Bryan's movements and a New Haven departure by train.
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Shaw
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Vermont
Representative Foster
Manchester
McCullough
Bryan
New Haven
Conn
William Tey Tiryan
New York
Boiler Explosion Kills Man and Injures Sons at Mill
In Huntington West Virginia on August 3 a boiler at a saw mill on Watt Creek exploded. Joseph Kurdenty was killed instantly while four of his sons were seriously injured. One boy is expected to recover, and Hardesty’s body was blown forty feet into the air as wreckage collapsed over the creek.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Joseph Kurdenty
Hin
Watt Creek
Lawrence County
Uhlo
Tuday
Hardesty
Last Coping Stone Marks Nearing Finish of Great Reservele
Announcement from Associated Press reports the last coping stone laid for the Nite dam at Agsoum. The Nite reservoir, feeding from the Ageouan and Asolo dams, will enable two crops a year on wider lands, reclaim waste tracts, and boost sugar cultivation. The dam at Agssouan runs about one and a quarter miles. ARcount works expected to finish by year end.
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Associated Dssa
New York
London
Ageouan
Asolo
Agssouan
Arcount
General Jacobs Smith Arrives, Retired by President Roosevelt
Gen Jacobs Smith travels from Manila aboard the Thomas to San Francisco and rejects interviews as he learns from a War Department notice that he is retired from active duty. He and aide Lt Shields, with Major Duval deliver details and proceed to the Occidental hotel.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Jacob Smith
Manilla
Thomas
Smith
S. H. Shielda
Tacob H. Smith
Samar
Shields
Twelfth Infantry
Duval
Transport Service
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Phelan
Large new power plant addition underway at Winnetaxse Traction
Piling and foundation complete for Winnetaxse Traction Co near-term expansion to boost station capacity. Project includes a cross compound Hamilton Curtiss engine and 500 kilowatt double current generator, cost around 30000 dollars, with high and low pressure cylinders, fly wheel of 18 feet diameter, and 92 revolutions per minute for improved emergency reserves.
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Winnetaxse Traction Company
Paratus
Hamilton-Corlise
Hamilton-Curtiss Engine Company
Hamilton
General Electric Company
Coal Prices Rise in Chicago on Anthracite Market
In Chicago on August 1 Associated Press reports hard coal prices increased ten cents per ton, an upward move totaling about thirty cents since April. If the strike ends, it could take thirty days to replenish anthracite supplies. No coal is currently being received and stock is small. Prices now range from 6.90 to 7.16 dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pleads for Miners in Wilkes-Barre Strike Clash
Leader of the United Mine Workers responds to the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Alliance as a conflict over lawlessness and order intensifies. Mitchell defends miners, criticizes authorities and coal operators, and vows to uphold peace while addressing open letters from the alliance.
Unveiling of Busts at Oshkosh Public Library
The Oshkosh Public Library will unveil two marble busts, one of Benjamin Franklin and one of George Washington, funded by Col. John Hicks. The Franklin bust will be unveiled by the Oshkosh Typographical Union at 4 PM, and the Washington bust by the Oshkosh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at 8 PM. The board secretary notes the donor’s gift and historic civic value.
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Oshkosh Public Library
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Hicks
Franklin
Oshkosh Typographical Union
Wia
Oshkosh
J. J. Jenkins
Dexter Joins Boston In NL Outfield
Chicago reports Charles Dexter, the recently released utility man from the Chicago club, has signed with the Boston National League team and will play in the outfield. The move adds Dexter to Boston’s roster as the season progresses.
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Associated Press
Chicago, Ill
Charles Dexter
Chicago
Boston
Will of late Lord Pruncefote proved in Britain
The will of the late Lord Pruncefote, British ambassador to the United States, has been proved in Tandon on August 1. The estate is valued at about £63,700.
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Associated Preas
Tandon
Lord Princefote
United States
Sixty Seven Dead In Australian Coal Mine Explosion
Melbourne reports sixty seven bodies recovered from Mount Kimbla colliery at Wollongong after an explosion yesterday. Rescue work hampered by amine gas hazard and afterdamp conditions.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Mount Kimbla
Wollongong
Tie up in Chicago halts boiler maker shops strike over wages
In Chicago about 1,600 boilermakers and helpers walk out as the Boilermakers and Helpers Union presses for higher pay and shorter hours. The master Boilermakers Association resists full demands, warning the strike may close boiler shops and divert work to cheaper cities. Union officials claim 1,500 workers are out, with workers from Chicago seeking jobs nearby.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
Ang.le
Bokiermakers
Muster Batlermakers’ Association
Peronne
Master Dollermakers’ Association
Baliermakers
Master Buffermakers’ Association
Muzzling the Dogs in Neenah Aug Observed
Special to The Northwestern from Neenah Wisconsin reports a mad dog scare. About twenty five dogs have perished since the outbreak began. Mayor Schultz order to muzzle all dogs in August was widely followed, causing a dog muscle shortage and police to extend enforcement. A drugstore spree led to chloroform sales as dogs faced euthanasia. Mary Schmidt, a former resident of Neenah, is sought by Cedar Rapids police for larceny. Chief Rathbourn claims no such former resident known in Neenah.
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Weenah
Wis
Neenah
Schultz
James Brown
Dean
Rathbourn
Cedar Rapiis
Mary Schmidt
Chif Rathbourn
Miss Schmidt
James’ Brown
Governor Cumming Probes Rail Line Incorporation
Des Moines Aug 1 Governor Cumming says he will investigate the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad right to incorporate under Iowa law. If he finds violation he will order the attorney general to sue to invalidate the incorporation papers filed yesterday.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Cumming
Chicago
Arrests and local notes from Ravenswood area streets
Mrs W E Tutlette and children of Ravenswood are guests at A W B Idsot s home. John Mixon a Gentry Brothers show employee was arrested on Main Street for drunken behavior but released after rest at the lockup. Charles Guetzkow faced municipal court for drunk and disorderly conduct with trial set for next Monday. A smallpox case was ordered. Ira Parker defends North Park bath house conditions, disputing robbery reports and urging caution with valuables. Public bath usage remains high and concerns about theft are downplayed.
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W. HE Tutlette
Giucala
A. WB
Pearl Kincaid
Oregon Street
Ira Parker
Board of Park Commissioners
North Park
Bath House
Shenandoah Brief Shows Troop Camp Quiet Under Discipline
Governor Stone orders troops on duty as unrest in Pennsylvania eases. Brig. Gen. Gobin encamps near Shenandoah, with strict discipline and saloon bans. Governor Stone and Adjutant General Stewart announce measures to restore peace, while mine guards in Philadelphia report reduced staffing and wage changes.
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Associated Press
Shenandoah
Gobin
J. P. S. Gobin
W. S. Miller
Harrisburg
Stone
Stewart
Miller
Gener Gobin
Commonwealth
Jawa
Civi
Schuylkill County
Antivenal Guard of
Pennsylvania
Wilbun Stone
Thomas Stewart
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Philadelphia
Agsiener
New York
Baltimore
South
Navy orders court martial for Penrose on charges
The Navy Department orders Past Assistant Paymaster Charles W. Penrose of the Michigan to stand trial by court martial on charges including false returns, embezzlement, scandalous conduct, absence from duty, and negligence. The reported balance shortage is about $800. The court convenes August 7 at Erie, Pennsylvania, with Commander Perry Garst presiding.
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Agsociated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Charles W. Penrose
Michigan
Erie
Perry Garst
Spalding Back To Jail In Embezzlement Case
Judge Dunne extended the hearing on Charles W. Spalding seeking release from imprisonment on embezzlement charges and remanded the former banker to the county jail for two weeks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aug
Dunne
Charles W. Spalding
Home Rule Fund Aid to South Africa Reported
New York Aug L John Retmond reports via cable from Melbourne a London dispatch to The Tribune announces 3607 dollars as the first installment of aid to the home rule cause in South Africa.
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Associated Press
New York
Aug
John Retmond
Melbourne
London
The
Tribune
South Africa
Weather forecast for Wisconsin Central region
Indications for Wisconsin Central tonight and Saturday, with possible local thunderstorms in north and west portions. Warmer Saturday in the west. Variable winds, southerly in Beconlaw area. Temperatures from 1pm to late evening noted in remarks.
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Tvarmen
Porties
Tima
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