Strikes and Riots Erupt at McKee's Rocks Steel Plant
Turbulent day as strikers hold up street traffic and clash with police near the Pressed Steel Car plant at McKee's Rocks. Armored by the state force, arrests rise while the mob faces crowd control measures and reports of injuries spread amid ongoing labor unrest.
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Marly Day Star
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Mek Rocks
Etri Thry
State Constabulary
Ph Ne
Wil
McKee
Gumbert
Rocke
Standard Steel
Lyndora
Tiia
Ships Collision Delays Maine and Georgia Voyage
Wireless report from Vineyard Haven Mass says the steamer Maine collided with the Georgia in fog. The Maine remained in service while the Georgia sail toward New York at reduced speed.
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Ty sAssociated
Vineyard Haven
Macs
Regia
Maine
Georgia
New York
Night not distilleries unprofitable for public servants
Washington July 10. A Treasury decision bans night operation of distillery work in the Fifth internal revenue district. The ruling affects revenue collectors and related staff, setting limits on hours and pay for Saturday night and Sunday morning service.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Rotary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Ella Gingles Case Heads to Jury After Closing Arguments
The Ella Gingles trial nears verdict as Assistant State's Attorney Short and defense counsel O'Donnell present closing pleas. Short calls Gingles a liar while arguing medical experts dispute the alleged attack. defense counters that two nieces’ lace theft claims are unproven and questions the alleged search details at the Wellington hotel.
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Chieags
Til
Ella Dingles
Short
H. O'Donnell
Brentano
O'Donnell
Miss Gingles
Mr. Short
Tiarad Atrs
Kenyon
Miss Harrette
Pioneer citizen dies after long public service in Fond du Lac
Special to The Northwestern Trendau reports the death of a seven year old man at 145 West Scott street. A Wisconsin immigrant who moved from Quebec to Vermont New Hampshire and finally Wisconsin in 1869. He ran a grocery business on West Scott street and served as alderman of the old Sixth ward and on the county board. He retired in January and left a wife and four children, among them Edmund George and Isabelle.
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Breast
Grace An
West Scott Street
Ntorn
Versmont
New Frampshire
Wisconsin
Scott Street
Commion
Rsaga
Errard
St. Louis’ Church
Wronged Husband Avenged
Milwaukee report from Manitowoc describes Musene Faubel of Hopkins Michigan being arrested and sentenced to two years at Whitipun after pleading guilty to a statutory charge. He followed Mrs Myrtle Renirk whose husband had pursued her after she shipped furniture under an assumed name. Faubel and Renirk were both jailed. she received one year at Waupun.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitawoe
Michigan
Musene Faubel
Hopkins
Mich
Whitipun
Myrtle Rentek
Faubel
Roenirk
Tropkins
Renirk
Waupun
Manitowoc to Send 100 Singers to Saengerfest
Manitowoc will send a delegation of 100 singers to the Saengerfest in Appleton with a special Milwaukee Appleton return train on Sunday. H A Schmitz president of the Fifer Saengerbund will respond to Appleton's mayoral address. Concordia and Saengerbund groups will perform, with Two Rivers Leifertaube assisting.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Asperint
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Appleton
H. A. Schmitz
Fifer Saengerbund Singing Society
Walter
Saengerbund Concordia Singing Societies
Two Rivers Leifertafe] Society
Three Cities Seek Milwaukee Support in Wisconsin Meeting
A garbled dispatch notes officials from Milwaukee Green Bay and La Crosse planning a discussion with regional leaders. Delegates from the TA and council intend to decide on a joint approach as they weigh inducements and potential sites.
Congress Plays Ball In House Demonstration Game
In Washington on July 16, the House of Representatives staged a mock baseball game between Republican and Democratic members at American League park. The event drew heavy prices, with lineups featuring figures such as McDermott, Winkead, James, and Longworth among others. Umpiring was discussed with Vice President Sherman as a possibility, and the scene mocked legislative routine as players wore makeshift uniforms amid playful banter.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
American League
Kinkens
New Jersey
Ollie James
Kentucky
Sherman
Fellows
McDermott
Ilnals
Winkead
James
Aches
Jetarrett
Tennessee
N York
Chusetts
Garner
Texas
Heflin
Alabama
Robinson
Arkansas
Thomas
Ohio
Anthony
Kansas
Cate
Ohito
Greek Province Elis Earthquake Toll Reported
A special dispatch from London notes heavy damage in Elis Greece with widespread casualties and property loss. Reports describe rivers turning reddish and scenes of panic as relief workers assess the stricken district. A separate tremor near Lisbon raised fears as port Benavente felt a severe shock.
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Associated Press
London
Athens
Elis
Greece
Portugal
Liston
Daring Invitation Ride From San Antonio for Presidents Taft and Ding
Two special messengers on horseback will leave San Antonio on August 1 bound for Mexico City and Washington to deliver sealed invitations from local groups to meet in October during Tafts southern tour. The journey to Washington is expected to take about sixty days, with Mexico City reachable in roughly half that time.
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Associated Press
San Attonio
Tex
San Antonio
Mexico City
Washington, T. C
Taft
Ding
Pioneer
Minger
Governon
Washington
Cotton Prices Break in Market Slump
New York reports a sensational cotton market break with December contracts falling forty seven points after a government report reduced boll weevil threat. Dallas notes Prof Hunter’s report stating weevil status not as bad as last year and that dry weather is killing about half the pests.
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Associated Tracy
New York
Dallas
Tex
W. D. Hunter
Special Session Called To Strengthen Prohibition Laws
Governor Comer's July proclamation calls a special session of the legislature convening July 27 to push legislation on sixty five topics. The main aim is to tighten prohibition rules after the supreme court ruled that bonafide social clubs may keep liquor in lockable storage and that cities or counties cannot regulate that right. The governor proposes making all such goods contraband.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Comer
Supreme Court
Regatta at St Paul Sees Teams Reach for Riverside Events
Regatta on the Mississippi River starts this afternoon with six clubs entered. Races cover long and half course across two days, featuring crews from Winnipeg Kenora Port Arthur Duluth and the Minnesota Boat Club of St Paul.
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St. Paul
Min
Ninnésota
Isrippi River
Dis
Witrre Kenora
Port Arthur
Duluth
Boar Club
Oudh
Champion in Auto Wreck Involving Noted Boxer Johnson
A Chicago report states champion Jack Johnson was unharmed after a rear collision near a racecourse Grandstand. The wreck, which happened during a race between Johnson’s car and one owned by Moriarity, left several others injured and the principals disappeared into darkness.
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Assecuel Bross
Chicago
Dai
Crown Pome
Teatay
Chimpion Johnson
Johnson
Crown Point
Jakik Johnson
Chammen
Cedar Lake
New Palat
Sinaehun
Flehter
Cobe
Ralvine
FL Moriarly
Johnsen
Grandstand
Atortaiity
Baker's Gate Age
Joinson
Moriarity
Freedline
Shah to Lose His Throne in Persian Capital Turmoil
Dispatch reports a provisional government forming in Teheran as revolutionaries seek a regent for Mohammed Ali after overthrowing the shah. Nationalist leaders plan a combined force with Persian troops to police the city while Cossack units withdraw and await orders from a new war minister. Russian presence remains unsettled as events unfold in Iran.
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Dyesay
Pershla
Omornigg
Cin 2
Sultam
Uroupe
Bath &Uthdar
Serdarasiad
Feng
Malkhemt
Taakhert
Huseser
Nes Et Kasvin
Teheran
Pahadur Jang
Battle Imminent Near Melilla as Kabyle Tribesmen Gather
Reports from Melilla say Kabyle tribesmen about 1460 strong plan to attack the Spanish outpost. Spanish troops guarding the city were reviewed by General Marina with Gat ports faced and a battalion in position near the inlet. Almirante Boba cruised along the coast.
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Madrid
Melilla
Moeracen
Tereata
Marina
Kay Kyle
Gan- Dent
Elks Finish Grand Lodge Work in Los Angeles
The grand lodge of Elks near completion as new officers to be installed in closing hours. A large parade of labor and trade unions highlighted the midsummer event in the city, drawing thousands of Elks and nonmembers to witness the ceremonies followed by the summer parade.
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Associated Prees
Tios Angeles
Grand Lodge of
Filka
Elka
Three Ton Hippo Bagged on Naivasha Shore
Theodore Nongevel, near Take Naivasha on Capt. Tiehard Artenborough’s ranch, succeeded yesterday in bagging a three ton hippopetames. The animal’s weight is estimated at three tons and the feat ends with the sealed tally.
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Associated Preway
White House Talks on Protection With 23 Republican Congressmen
A delegation of twenty three Republican lawmakers met with President Taft to press for protection of raw materials including iron ore coal lumber and hides. They warned their political futures depend on these policies as they push for duties and tariff reductions aligned with manufacturing interests. The session touched on iron ore coal lumber and tariff adjustments and identified leaders from Michigan Wyoming West Virginia Kentucky North Carolina Tennessee California and other states. The House deferred wool tariffs and the Senate amendments to the timber and steel schedules were reviewed as the session adjourned briefly.
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Associated Ress
Washington
White House
Tellog
Patt
Victorias
Ayes
Yorn
Mandell
Wyoming
Gaines
West Virginia
Langley
Kentucky
Cowles
North Carolina
Far Lumber
Austin
Tonnerset
Iron Guel Lumber
Tlayes
California
Noulles
Lengtey
Taett
Rico Anny
House
DHS
Senate
Saade
Tiquae
Benata
Aerstaan
Glidden Tourist Injured In Prairie Fire Incident
In Glidden tour activities near Wilten a prairie fire started by a cigar stub endangered a driverless Stude baker car named Military car. George Smithran remained under medical care at Sparta and river Braithson suffered burns but survived. The fire halted the auto party as firefighters contained the blaze.
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Asaaeltten Prese
Ta. Crosse, Wis
Studebaker
George Smithran
Smithson
Sparta
Wilten
River Braithson
Oshkosh Beats Rockford In Doubleheader Mayhem
Oshkosh defeats Rockford 5 to 0 in the opener of a two game set. Ulterior events included umpire ejection of Oshkosh manager Hawley after a disputed call. Attendance noted as lively with Ladies Day outfits amid a rain-delayed series.
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Thin Algernags
Lucala
Hawley Stries
Oshkosh
Quekford
Rockford
Hawley
TOC
Hoekford
Wrelock
Hed Sox
Wes
Whloek
Novland
Rubfer
Reidy
Recktard
Diane
Bink’ Pongley
Indians
Mochfard
Sideraldea
Red Sox
Taft Chooses Chicago Man for China Minister Post
President Taft selects Charles Crane of Crane & Co Chicago as minister to China. Crane, a wealthy world traveler with manufacturing roots, is praised for business acumen and linguistic ability including Russian. He has limited political experience and no prior government office, with family ties to Yale.
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Charles RW. Crane
China
Wheashington
Tattling
Charles TR. Crane
Frm
Crane & (In
Chicasu
Crane
Chicago
Tatt
Drafasser
Watt
Ching
Charles Tt
Rane
Aerio Avallolles
Frussia
Polleies
Jamun
Fae
Waa
Pastor
Myiliens
Cabinet Debates Treasury Funds For Canal Project
Cabinet discussions reveal plans to authorize spending of 180 million dollars for canal cost coverage. Treasury officials defend urgency while acknowledging bond market volatility and diminished revenues.
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Vranas Washington
Jd, Co
Panui Esmnal Bund Iaane
Treasury
Linthie
Xessign
MacVeagi
Tina Whet
Iowa
Treasury Offields
Polnts Inyoet
Huge Telephone Merger Foreshadowed by Absorption Action
Reports say American Telephone and Telegraph seeks to absorb the New York and New Jersey Telephone Company in a deal valued around 470 million dollars. Exchange would be stock for stock pending directors approval amid market speculation.
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New York
Sy Associated Press
Dell
Tipheus and Teaph Company
New York and New Jerey Telephote Company
Offici
New York and New Jerey Telenhene Company
American Telephone and Voicegraph Company
New York Company
Milwaukee woman thrown from street car platform tragedy
Special to The Northwestern reports Milwaul Wis July 16 that Tanesy Shemuin Phelps wife of a pram GA Roman, age seventy two, was thrown from a street car platform as the car curved. Her left ankle was crushed and likely to require amputation. She is not expected to live and leaves two sons and two daughters.
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Milwaul Wis
Tanesy
Shemuin Phelps
Pram
Roman
Fatal Accident at Shooting Pr oceedings
During a July shooting event at the German competition a Czech marksman collapsed after a rifle misfire. The rifle discharged and struck Schmidt, a marksman from Turingen, in the heart.
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Associated Press
TiemLars
Talgy
Perk
Wyentaniler
Schmidt
Turingen
What Killed Smith in Wisconsin Reform School Case
The Wisconsin state reformatories probe focuses on whether John Smith died of acute nephritis or heart failure. Doctors clash on cause as Eckford and Bos face manslaughter charges. testimony details the death scene and alleged guard actions.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Green Bay
Wisconsin State Reformatory
State Board of Constrol
John Smith
Bickford
Frank Boyd
Smith
Eckford
Bos
South
Henry Frantz
Frants
Glidden Tourists Headed for Minneapolis Weather Improves
Glidden tourists leave Wisconsin and head toward Minneapolis after a rough night. Joly 16 reports a wreck and delays from earlier conditions. The group plans arrival around 6 PM with fair weather and better roads expected.
Thaw Exults Ahead of Witness Stand Testimony
Harry K Thaw remains in custody at the county jail awaiting his July 26 hearing before Justice Mills He expresses elation at the prospect of testifying under rigid cross examination by state attorneys and alienists He says the ordeal will prove his case and that he bears no ill will toward his wife nor plans to cut her $300 a month allowance.
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White Posins
Harry K. Thaw
Justice Mills
Thaw Jd Tan
Dudze Milis
Tan
Sal
Mrs Eddy Reaches Eighty-Eighth Birthday
Mary Baker Eddy founder of the Church of Christ Scientist marked her eighty eighth birthday at Chestnut Hill residence with no special observance though in good health and active in affairs.
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Associated Press
Boeton
Mary
Faker G
Eddy
Chrisch Science
Henty
Chestnut Hill
Funeral for Otto Seibold Held at St Vincent’s Church
Drowned Wednesday afternoon Otto Seibold will be laid to rest Saturday morning at nine o'clock in St Vincent's Catholic church on Oregon street. Rev Father Wibbert will officiate and the rites will proceed to Riverside cemetery.
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Otto Seibold
Fay
St. Vincent's Catholic Church
Oregon Street
Father Wibbert
Riverside Cemetery
Fair-Lutla Weather Change and Weekend Forecast
Weather update notes a shift in temperatures with a cooler trend expected Friday night into Saturday. The forecast calls for daytime highs around mid 50s and overnight lows dipping near freezing with light winds and possible scattered showers.
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