Ships Lying in Graveyard of the Pacific
Lifeboats and wreckage recall the graveyard of the Pacific near Cape Mendocino where seven ships foundered from 1916 to 1921. The Alaska disaster near Blunt's Reef left seventeen dead and thirty-one missing as 186 survivors were brought to Eureka. Explosions, rescue efforts, and tales of heroism mark the calamity as crews faced freezing waters and ships broke apart.
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Be Enited
Pacific
New York
Cape Mendocino
Sequica
Humboldt
Far
Corona
Humboldt Bar
Bear
U. SS
Milwaukee
Eureka
Mandelar
Mouth Klamath
Alaska
Blunt's Reef
Associated Press
Californic
San Francisco and Portland Steamship Company
Taska
Enrome
San Francisco
Portland
San Frantisco
Line
Gai Ip
Milwaukee passenger fleecing case charged against company
United Press reports Milwaukee Ebner Sludwar was taken into custody accused of a fake scheme to collect 729 dollars from a passenger. He allegedly arranged a settlement of 730 after an injury. Authorities later arrested him for fraud as part of the ongoing investigation.
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United Press Milwaukee
Ebner Sludwar
Parson
Letter from Sims commends stand on Sinn Fein sympathizers
Belfast reports a public letter from Rear Admiral William S. Sims praising US papers for condemning Sinn Fein sympathizers. The July 11 note, dated Be-Mast comrades, notes American public opinion turning toward the condemnation and predicts its impact on Anglo American relations.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Ademiral
William S. Sims
Union Srithciagdastram
United States
Cister
Sinn Fein
Governor Blaine Urges Budget Cuts for State Departments
Governor Blaine directs department heads to scale expenses to 90 percent of appropriated funds and warns there will be no emergency board meetings to grant extra appropriations. He opposes relying on the emergency board to cover deficits, urging departments to trim spending accordingly.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wise
Blaine
Emergency Board
Theovernor
Creency Board
Frei Diennium
Ettrick Farmer Fatally Injured in Auto Fall
An Ettrick farmer died after falling from a moving auto near La Crosse. He sustained a severe head injury and was taken to a La Crosse hospital where he died a few hours later. The incident followed an earlier basketball game between local teams.
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Ettrick Farmer
la Crosse
Phasesente
Confesses matricide near Heilman. seven years deemed
A man confessed to killing his widow mother, the Deffendoli family area near Heilman. The decapitated body was found in a woods two weeks after her disappearance. The court has declared a seven year sentence modification or determination.
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Fendoli
Deffendoli
Heilman
Tax revision discussed to ease corporate tax burden
Washington reports lawmakers weighing a tax revision to reduce corporate income tax by replacing some levies with a flat 5 percent rate. Treasury estimates show corporations would save about 150 million dollars next fiscal year, with further shifts in income and other taxes under consideration.
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Renie
Dom
Treasury
Bayers
Aparetely
Body of Dr Stone Taken to Banff from Mountain Abyss
Report describes the body of Dr Stone being transported to Banff from a mountain abyss. The fragmentary text references Ranft and Ade and mentions a death near an ious route. Details about the journey and cause are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a fatal incident involving a doctor and a trek toward Banff.
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DR. Stone
Banff
Mountain Abyss
Purdue
Deny Report Premier Lloyd George Will Not Attend Meeting
A denial transmitted to the press states that Premier Lloyd George will not attend the scheduled meeting. Government sources insist the claim is unfounded and no confirmation has been issued.
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Lloyd George
Congress Finance Committee resumes hearings on tariff schemes
The Finance Committee resumes hearings on tariff schemes and related topics as they seek final progress. The War and Means Committee continues work on reforming tax revisions while addressing ongoing fiscal policy questions.
Wisconsin Takes Chicago Show By Storm
Wisconsin visitors lit up Chicago with a Pageant of Progress program at an evening show. An elaborate aerial display was planned but postponed to honor Sergeant Loviservi who died in an accident during a parachute drop. Cavalrymen were to perform and aviation stunts were paused amid the tribute.
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Aasocia Vrese
Chicago
Wisconsin
Storm Vyias Tae
Pat Loviservi
Inicrpal Pier
Spydax
Yachts Tie In Race Despite Mixed American Efforts
Conflicting reports say American yachts Americass and Fox TotreClase competed today as the British team evionsin claimed three race wins. Overall American chances appear slim, with uncertainties about victory.
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Yacht Americass
Fox Totre Clase
Servie E& P
Evionsin
Betaeen
Meat industry adjusted says Wilson at annual convention
Wilson outlines post war readjustment in meat industry showing declines in prices and shifts between non-packer and packer sectors. The report cites investment around 8.6 million and sales near 3.0 billion as part of a broader industry survey.
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Meat Industry
Wilson
Ted Press
Ing
Both
Packer
Thomax
Ant
Statewide drive to raise funds for veterans relief
A broad campaign aims to gather funds for veterans relief across the state. Key organizers include Hayes, Shiwa, James Burns, Dr. Conale, Anernes Vilat Whaity, Keine, Peter Wu, and Sheoorgan. The effort seeks support to assist veterans of the war and aid their reintegration and care.
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Veterans’ Relief
Eran
Keine
Peter Wu
Sheoorgan
Kee
Tax Revision to Big Crux for Congress
A wide range of lawmakers and economists debate a tax revision plan. Secretary Mellon supports a flat vehicle tax and lower surtaxes on the very rich, while others push higher rates on lower incomes and opposing auto levies. Hearings and party divisions threaten swift action as Congress weighs a permanent reform.
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Congress
Alr
Mellon
Tatabl
Fragmentary editorial on tax revision and party unity
The piece discusses comprehensive tax revision with little compromise, noting Republican leaders must agree to pass measures. It suggests measures will be passed and presumably benefit both sides, though some points may face attachment difficulties.
Governor Strong Defends Federal Reserve Before Congress
In Washington, Governor Benjamin Strong of the New York Reserve Bank testifies to a congressional committee denying Reserve powers favored New York interests. He argues inflation from 1917 to 1918 was wartime necessity and credits were created to fund the war, not to aid speculation, detailing policy contrasts and the need to sustain production.
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Committee of Congress
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve System
Benjamin Strong
New York Recive Bank
John Skelton Willlame
The
Treasury
Willams
Reserve Bank
New York
United States
Governor Len Small Returns to Capitol After State Tour
Indiana United Press reports governor Len Small, indicted for allegedly misusing militia funds, arrived at the state capitol after a two week absence. He planned to be at the executive offices by 10 p.m. to conduct state business, with Sheriff Mester preparing warrants for arrest.
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Illinois
United Press
Ernor
State
Len Smal
Sankoman County
Smatl
Judie Smith
Sherif Mester
Small
Ingiesh
Uudie
HL Jenkins
Springfield
Om. Feeree
Ifdine
Woodrow Wilson Hopes Disarmament Meet Succeeds
Disjointed OCR suggests Wilson eyes disarmament talks with optimism. Text references President Harding era expectations and ongoing political maneuvering, mentioning health, party leaders, and a new political stance amid uncertain specifics.
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Woodrow Wilson
Mystery of Kennedy Death Solved Sparks Los Angeles Probe
United Press reports in Chicago describe Deputy Sheriff Noor Tan declaring the Kennedy slaying virtually solved. Arthur Court ney Burch, son of a Northwestern minister, is being questioned in Los Angeles after being brought from Las Vegas handcuffed. Ralph Gleenchain and Mada lynne Obenchain are tied to the case as a witness and potential motive remains unestablished.
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Associated Press
Sas Vegas
Nev
Kennedy
Notan
Burch
Sire Obenchain
Los Angeles
United Press
Chicago
Madel Iynnne
Ralph R. Obenchain
Madalynne Obenchain
John B. Kennedy
Obenchain
Northwestern College
Calif
Arthur Courtney Burch
J. Benton Kennedy
Evanston, Fil
Las Vegas
Mchain
Northwestern University
Ralph Gleenchain
Butch
William A. Burch
Manston
William A. Quayle
St. Louis
Borch
Keller Republican Denounces Work of Party in Congress
Representative Keller of Minnesota blasts his party after five months in power. He accuses the president of overreach and says bills are pushed from secret conferences and passed without proper committee referral, accusing the administration of Wall Street influence and improper control.
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Keller
United Press
Wankinaten
Kel
A Bois of Economica
Addienre
Wall Street
Britain to Release McKeown Irish Prisoner
Report on McKeown case notes Britain will release the Irish prisoner. An inside page summary says a delegation headed to a council session disclosed the development. McKeown is a detainee linked to ongoing discussions, with officials signaling the decision during the deliberations.
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Britain
M’keown
McKeown
J. McKeown
Lament
Weather Forecast Fragment Shows Odd Local Notes
Fragmentary weather notice reads as a local observation with mentions of sun daye and fairy night terms. It implies partly cloudy conditions with a rising temperature and a Tuesday reprise.
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Awa
Wiscessia
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