Train wreck near Waukesha kills engineer and injures many
A Northwestern train derailed west of Waukesha near Madison killing the engineer who was pinned beneath the engine. Fireman escaped with minor injuries and passengers faced shock but few serious harms. Rail defect theory cited with a federal probe into the cause. Several workers reported missing amid debris. authorities warned of possible further casualties.
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United Press
Waukesha
Vis
Red Arrow
Madison
Northwestern Road
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Harry True
Baraboo
Henry Stroud
Bureau of Investigation
Federal Department of Justice
Collins Death Strengthens Free State Resolve
London reporting that Michael Collins death stiffens the provisional Irish free state government in demanding unconditional surrender in the rebellion. The Dublin correspondent says no minister will accept surrender terms, and William T. Cosgrave is set to be Dail Eireann president and premier with one minister per post, possibly relinquishing the local government portfolio.
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Associated Press
London
Michael Collins
Haa
Daily Mall
Dublin
Eapona de Vallera
Willam T. Cosgrave
Dail Eireann
Cosgrave
Dail
Cleveland Concern to Handle All Coal for Lakes Region
The final details of a coal pooling pact were completed by the Ore and Coal Exchange at Cleveland. B. S. Robertson of the Interstate Commerce Commission will represent ICC and federal distribution committees in Cleveland and is expected to issue permits upon contract completion.
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United Press
Weabington
Ore & Coal Exchange
Cleveland
Northwest
Great Lakes
Federal Fuel Distribution Commission
B. S. Robertson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Distribution Committees
Robertson
Bituminous Diggers of Pennsylvania Prepare to Work
Western Pennsylvania coal strike ends as Pittsburg Coal Producers open fifty four mines under Cleveland pact terms. Union officials report enough tonnage signed to employ all 45 000 strikers with 165000000 tons unsigned. National guard recall progresses as fuel commission coordinates distribution to avert profiteering and meet demand.
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Pennsylvania
United Press
Pittsburg. A
Pittsburg Coal Company
Cleveland
Pittsburg Coal Producers’ Association
Pittsburg
Operators’ Association
Dave van Every
United Dress Staff
Harrisburg
Sproul
National Guard
Fuel Commission
Senate drops control bills from Harding era program
In Washington and Cleveland reports state that control legislation authorizing presidential operation of coal mines and railroads was left out of the Senate program after a conference. Senator Lodge said the next items would be to move the Borah Cummins coal bills and related measures in the order listed.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Harding
Senator Lodge
Associated Press
Anderson
Administration
Cox Sees U S Role in Central Europe as He Sails Home
James M. Cox urged that the United States act as a physician not an undertaker for central Europe. He noted Washington’s reassurance that the administration is engaged in Europe’s economic affairs, while Hoover would not be sent. Cox plans to sail back to America Saturday.
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United Press
London
Central
Europe
James M. Cox
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Cox
America
Big Four Parley Over Shop Situation Swings Into Secrecy
Cleveland Ohio April reports say the four railroad brotherhood chiefs resumed secret sessions over the shopmen strike. They face a critical situation with discord among leaders and pressure from deteriorating locomotives. They must enforce contracts while aiding strikers within rules and study alleged red influence at major terminals.
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United Press
Cleveland
William G. Lee
Brotherhood of the Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Three Inmates Escape From Taycheedah Home
Twenty inmates at Taycheedah State Industrial Home escaped last night by crawling through a basement window barely a foot wide. No trace found. authorities believe a motorist aided their departure. All were girls sent to the home from Madison.
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United Preas
Wis
Gladys Davis
Alexander
Blanche Towan
Taycheedah State Industrial Home
Instituton
Madson
Only Daughter of General Grant Dies Today
Mrs. Franklin Hatch Jones, only daughter of Gen. U. S. Grant and a noted White House bride, died at her Chicago home from paralysis after years as an invalid.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Franklin Hatch Jones
Gen.u. S. Grant
White House
Rail Situation Today In Midwest Rail Lines Clear After Settlement
Rail traffic moved today at Slater Missouri as a walkout ended by settlement over armed guards. Coal car loadings rose to 20054, up 7876 from the peak in April, as Illinois troops shrink due to state funding exhaustion.
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Associated Press
Chicago & Alton
Slater
Missouri Pacific
Bloomington
Names of alleged Herrin massacre participants in grand jury probe
The special Illinois grand jury investigating the Herrin massacre has compiled cards for hundreds of alleged participants. Attorney General Brindagee receives daily anonymous letters with new leads and witness names. Some witnesses refuse to testify and may face contempt charges. others show memory lapses or nervousness while testifying. Progress, though slow, is reported as the inquiry continues.
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Associated Pr
Marion
Herrin
Lana
Brindagee
Ilinois
Point Blan
Sunk Chilean ship Itata leaves 322 aboard. only thirteen saved
Wireless reports from the Chacabuco say the Itata capsized off Coquimbo in a gale as 322 aboard mostly laborers and traders perished or were rescued. Survivors were rushed to Coquimbo where crowds await.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Chacabuco
Coquimbo
Chugulcamata
Miners Trapped as Rescue Delays Fire at Argonaut Mine
Rescue crews battled through slate and rock at the Argonaut Gold Mine in Jackson California to reach 2700 feet depth where ten entombed miners struggle as smoke and fire rage. Workers advanced a tunnel toward the living quarry aiming to break through the final wall before Thursday.
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Jackson
Califone
Ersene
Snv
Mother Jodee
Kennedy
Araguaut
United States Bureau of Ming
Belfast Refugees Captured After Castle Monaghan Raid
Armed opposition forces surprised a garrison and captured refugees at Castle Monaghan. Troops recovered weapons and ammunition hidden nearby. Prisoners were transported to Dunidalk for processing.
Coal Distribution Bill Expected to Pass House Session Today
Portland, Ore. and Seattle reports note bishops of the Episcopal Church debating reforms to the Book of Common Prayer including striking the promise to obey and the groom’s endowment in the marriage ceremony. Other topics include divorce, women’s status, industry, and church unity as about 200 changes are proposed.
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Seviltedl Presta
Portland
Ore
Episcopal Shurch
United States
House
Earay
Episcopal Church
Great Britain Ships Gold To America For Debt Payable
Sir Robert Horne announced that Britain is withdrawing gold from reserves to ship to the United States to meet the October interest payment on the British debt. About 42 million dollars were shipped in July, with roughly 33 million arriving in New York. future payments total about 66 million due October and November.
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Associated Praag
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Commerce Department
General Skinner
London
Horne
Sir Robert Horne
Exchequer of
United States of America
Son Due
Han Anne
Treasury
Johnson and Moore Lead in California and Montana Primaries
Across California and Montana results show Hiram W. Johnson leading Charles Moore for U.S. Senate in California with 148 801 to 119 961 as late returns come in. In the California governor race William Stephens leads Richard Richardson by about 3 104 votes while Lyndon Moore trails. In Montana Wellington Rankin holds a slim edge over his Republican rival for the U.S. Senate seat as votes from yesterday’s primary are tallied. In California a second primary appears likely for governor with Cal L. Bease and Thomas McLeod as leading Democratic contenders if no majority emerges.
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M. DB. Tracy
United Press Star
San Francisco
Willam D. Stephens
William Richardson
Jeter
M. Stodd
Stephens
Richardson
Hiram WY. Johnson
Charles A Moore
Johnson
Moore
Hiram W. Jotnson
Charles C. Moore
Gavern Johnson
California
Los Angles
Rankin
Helena
Mont
Wellington D. Rankin
United Sertes
Montana
Carl W. Riddick
Burton K. Wheeler
Ted Tom Stout
Associated Press
Columbia
Pri
Cal. L. BE. Blease
Thomas (. McLeod
No Decision on Wage Appeal Awaiting Labor Group Return
Chicago rail wage case pauses as Blonper, head of the railway labor board, says no ruling will be issued until the labor group members return to Chicago. Alberti Alpata, California, and We. MeMenimen are away on vacation and expected back mid September. FE F Grable, president of the maintenance men, is ill and may not attend. Smock vies Mrs Grable’s stead.
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ABY Associated Press
Chicago
Hen W. Blonper
Railway Labor Board
Aurore
Ld Railways
FE. F. Grable
Bayonne Policewoman Drives Suspect to Lockup
Margaret Doyle, appointed policewoman in Bayonne, says she will not tolerate drunken disorder. She grabbed a drunken man and dragged him to the municipal lockup, noting recent tabloid coverage of a female officer quitting amid alleged gender bias.
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United Press
Bayonne
N. d
Stra
Margaret Doyle
Bsonne
Ling
Beyie
Fina
Tam
Pree Lace
Mrs. Doyle
U Wear & Star
Coal carloadings surge to daily record in week start
Washington figures show coal carloadings reaching 40 034 cars on Monday, 7 878 more than the prior peak since April’s coal strike. Railway executives say the record pace boosts weekly loading toward around ten million tons, up from about 6 500 000 tons last week.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Axagoviation
Adiais
Daugherty planning 11 make probe
Washington reports Attorney General Daugherty planning a special justice department probe into railroad and coal stoppages during the ongoing transport crisis. Los Angeles will host the investigation under Hiram C. Todd, resigning NY attorney, as the federal drive to restore essential public service continues.
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Washington
PB. C
Johnson
South Dakota
Anders
Minnesota
Congress
Interstate Commerce Committee
Johnson and Anderson
White House
Senate
Daugherty
Department of Justice
West
Los Angeles
Hiram C. Todd
United States Attorney For
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Weather Forecast For Wheconsia-5 Tonight
Forecast indicates a night of slightly warmer temperatures than today with a lean toward warmer conditions tonight into Thursday. Local observation notes expect mild winds and low to moderate humidity as temperatures ease toward the early morning hours.
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