Grand Trunk strike disrupts freight and passenger service
The Grand Trunk and allied rail lines face a three day window with partial resumption of suburban service from Montreal and halted freight flows. Union leaders claim conductors and trainmen will be back to full strength soon, whileDetroit and Milwaukee routes report limited disruption and precautions against strikebreakers.
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Brotherhood of Trail Way Trainmen Petition in Detroit
Sheriff warns armed men outside the Local Grand Trunk depot as a July meeting in Detroit plans a petition to the state railway board. The aim is to require examinations for all new railroad mail workers to test efficiency.
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Grand Trunk
Detroit
Conference on New Wage Scale Reported by AP
An Associated Press summary notes a mix of company representatives willing to work on new wage scale talks. The article mentions plans to present demands and continue negotiations until all items and schedules are resolved under the labor law framework.
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Necir
Raiiines
Sinay
Stephenson Funeral Held in Milwaukee Service
Stephenson was laid to rest this afternoon at 2 o clock with services at the house under Masonic rites. Rev John Lloyd officiated a short sermon. Helen Jean Waldo sang. Governor Da ny and Wisconsin officials attended. floral tributes came from Ludington mills and X company where he had been manager. burial at Forest Home Cemetery beside a family grave.
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L Watson Stephenson
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Methodist Curch
Helen Jean Waldo
New York
Wisconsin
Upper Peninsula
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Forest Home Cemetery
Explosion on oil cargo shatters San Juan coast line
In San Juan Puerto Rico a cargo of gasoline exploded aboard a schooner bound for Ponce. The blast blew the vessel apart and set the naval station on fire. Marines struggled to salvage cans as a second blast worsened the blaze and guards worked to prevent further damage. One sailor was injured.
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Naval Station Wharf
Party opens meeting with prohibition talk in Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestern reports a state prohibition meeting in Madison with about a hundred delegates. Joan Malay of Richland Center jeers at both old parties for avoiding the saloon issue while La Foil and Tubbs air Prohibitionist stances and Eugene W. Chafin is named as a potential candidate amid plans for further speeches in the county.
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Tionists
Assembly
Chamaher
Pesdine
Socialist Party
Joan Malay
Richland Center
la Foil
Tubbs
Eugene W. Chafin
Wisconsin
Browne's Second Trial Delayed to August First
The second in a series of trials on the election law will start August first after a continuance. The first Browne trial ended with a 15 hour jury deliberation and no verdict.
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Br Associated Press
Browne
Boy Admits Setting Fires in Chicago Suburbs
Associated Press reports Leroy Holzner, 12, confessed to setting seven fires since a chase from a firehouse two weeks earlier. The blazes caused several thousand dollars in damage as Holzner said he acted to get even. He was arrested yesterday with 13 year old Harry Haneon.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Leroy Holzner
Holzner
Harry Haneon
Monon President Killed by Burglar in North Suburb
The Monon Railway president Ira G. Rawn was slain at his home by a burglar who forced the front door. A shot wounded the intruder. a revolver and a single bullet were found at the scene. Police suspect an attempted burglary turned murder. several laborers and private investigators are being questioned. Rawn, 55, had recently held top posts on major railways and headed the Monon since last year.
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Murder Mystery Forces Police Delay in Inquiry
Fragmentary text shows police investigation into a murder with references to Mr Rawn, a burglar, and delays while officials review the house break in. The garbled report mentions a 3 o’clock timing and an evacuation or travel toward Chicago as investigators examine the scene.
Revolt in Honduras Sparks Central American Uprising
Reports from Tegucigalpa and Washington indicate a new insurrection in Honduras with fifty rebels at Cecilia and uprisings along the coast. Zelaya, ousted president, and Bonilla foes are linked as arms and supplies allegedly reach Bluefields and Cape Gracias, Nicaragua.
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Honduras
Manuel Bonilla
Washington, D. C
Centtral America
State Department
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Cecilia
Feguciralpa
Davila
Washington
Bonilla
Zelaya
Honduran
Cape Gracias
Nicaragua
Boundary Breach Sparks US Mexico Tension
AP report from Washington on July 20 describes a hole cut in a wire boundary fence near Tijuan a border town. D W Mackay was arrested in Mexico on charges of cutting, with bail refused pending trial and a U S embassy appeal for full investigation.
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State Department
Mexico City
Ncident
Pine lumber rates deemed excessive by state commerce panel
A state commerce commission found yellow pine lumber rates from Texas Arkansas and points in Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming to be unreasonably high. The ruling targets lines of the Harrington and Quincy FR war company and other carriers and involves manufacturers of yellow pine.
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Nebraska
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Yellow Pine
Assessments Debate Over Property Tax Reviews Centered in City
A special assessment commission examines city property reviews amid claims of excessive levies. The board of review may adjust values, with residents contesting the reported assessments and seeking relief.
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Sharpshooters Open Union Tournament in Wausau Park
Special reports say sharpshooters begin the Union tournament in Wausau with a public picnic planned in Sharp shooters' park Sunday afternoon and a tie up event to precede the match.
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Wautani Sars
Union of Sharpshonter
Romorrow
Sharpshooters
Ad men close sessions elect officers for next convention
The principal item on the closing day of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America convention is the election of officers and the selection of the next convention city. Denver St Louis Milwaukee and Boston Reston are in the contest.
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St. Eoula
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Reston
Fire Devastates Town and Surrounding Districts
A large fire swept through the town and nearby districts causing widespread destruction. Reports describe multiple buildings burned in areas including Salme, Arrow Park, and Kaslodiste with smoke shrouding the district. Firefighters battled the blaze as crews evacuated residents and secured surrounding areas.
Weber Reports on Labor At Wisconsin Federation Meeting
Frank J. Weber of Milwaukee, general organizer of the Wisconsin Federation of Labor, delivered the annual report to the convention. He criticized courts in labor cases but remained optimistic that organized labor will advance through concerted action. He urged ending child labor and urged laws to limit convict labor to state work, urging education for women to demand union made goods. Special to the paper.
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Aviator Ehrmann Survives Lightning Strike Crash
Sarceonia July 2 In a cross country flight Avatar Ehrmann's aeroplane was struck by lightning and fell blazing to the ground. The aviator escaped uninjured, observers describe a startling exhibition of danger as the burning craft collapsed while he clung to the wreckage. Ehrmann had not been a prominent figure in aviation before this incident.
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Pugilist Fined for Reckless Driving in City
New York July 29 Associated Press reports Jenna Jehn, champion boxer Beizhe pur described himself as Javic, was fined 18 dollars in police court for reckless driving near Forty second Street and Seventh Avenue. He offered a distracted excuse about hoodlums and stones during the incident.
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New York
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Seventh Avenue
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Veteran dies of leprosy in remote shack
A veteran, Albert SL Oorgan, died in Milwaukee of leprosy after years of isolation. He reportedly lived in a shack in a neglected area for some time, suffering from the dread disease before his death.
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Anon Earh
Arrest Customs Grafters In Naples Witnessed For Fraud
Alexander Holande, wanted by federal authorities in New York over customs frauds, was arrested in Naples. The case involves an alleged aggregate sum of 256609 dollars. The article also briefly notes a separate social trivia exchange about colors and confidences between Margaret and a playmate.
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Naples
Alexander Holande
Autem Als
New York
Taft Catches Fish in East Port Harbor Visit
President Taft sails to East Port Maine with guards aboard for a brief fish trip in harbor waters. Officials urge a quick meeting as Taft prepares to leave for the afternoon voyage. Local chatter notes Mercistan in a launch with search for a deep fishing run and possible remarks upon return.
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Taft
Barber
Amd
Rockford Holds Lead In Sixth Inning Face Oshek
In Deriving Park the Rockford team trails Lachane as Oshkosb plays a tight game. Rockford scores in the sixth on a pass and a double steal with Langwarke, Dumke, and Warren contributing in a battery for Oshkeeh. Rewinger bears most of the pitching load for the Victors.
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Vicktors
Still Thirsts for Blood in Court Drama
In a New York court Isadore Senn faced murder charges as relatives urged a maximum sentence after the death of a woman. A bench warrant was issued for the prisoner as prosecutors seek a lengthy term. He reportedly wrote threats after confinement at Tombs Prison.
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New York
Isadore Senn
Tedar
Terins
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Ami
Reneral Sions
Neuman
Hves
France Seeks Suspect in London Wife Disappearance
Verner Les Bains France July 29 The man suspected of being Dr Hawley He Cripp wanted over the disappearance of his wife B Elmore registered at a hotel as Henri Tarbet Reutler of Narbonne Inquiry shows no Tarbot found at Narbonne The man traveled to Ville Franchra station and then boarded a train for Front Louis Mont Louis was telegrammed for a private carriage to Pugcerda Spain with ten rifles from Font-Low
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France
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London
B. Elmore
Henri Tarbet
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Narbonne
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Soldiers in mimic war at Chickamauga clash
Soldiers from Georgia and the North joined a mock battle at Chickamauga to practice drilling and defense. The exercise aimed to sharpen readiness and showcase simulated army maneuvers behind the scenes.
Peaches Rotting Amid Rail Freight Delays
Notes from Dallas Texas on rotten peaches due to rail car shortages and refrigerator car delays. East Texas shipments suffer as thousands await movement and price impacts linger.
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Dallas
Texs
Texas
Prohibition Convention Opens in Wisconsin Assembly
Stirring speeches marked the opening session of the Wisconsin Prohibition convention in the capitol assembly chamber. Eugene W. Chapin, 1880s candidate for the presidency, was present and to address the convention tonight.
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Assembly
Capitol
Eugene W. Chapin
Fire Ravages Bridgetown Warehouse District
A major blaze in Bridgetown Barbados struck the Beryal Patch Mail line warehouse in the southern city area. The Queries Steamshirt company’s warehouse faced threat as flames intensified and containment efforts continued. Estimated losses reached about 1,000,006 dollars.
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Bridgetown
Barbados
Beryal Patch
Cannon in Kansas City Seeks renomination amid insurgent pressures
Speaker Joseph G Cannon arrived in Kansas City from Marion to campaign for Republican congressmen seeking renomination. He previews rest at Mackinac, asserts no opposition in Illinois primaries, and says insurgent efforts to form a new party will fail while Kansas Republicans near certain renomination. He notes strong support in the Fourth district where William A White and Attorney General Fred S Jackson oppose J M Miller.
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Kansas City
Joseph G. Cannon
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Republic
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St Louia
Winfield
Mackinac
Mich
Ilinois
Ervier
National Republican Congressional
William A. White
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Kansas
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Canton
Taft to Open National Conservation Congress
President Taft will be invited to open the national conservation congress in St Paul on September 5, as decided by the executive committee and Twin Cities board of managers. The opening date was moved from September 6 to September 5.
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Br Associated Press
Chicago
Taft
National Conservation Congress
St Paul
Congress
Twin Cities
Child Run Down by Street Car in Racine
A four year old girl Emma Dewr was struck and killed by a Racine street car on Douglas avenue in front of her mother. The child and a boy played on the tracks and ran behind a south bound car into a Perth bound car, which struck and killed her instantly. Conductor Johnson and Motorman Fautsner were held blameless.
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Racine
Douglas Avenue
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Perth
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Fautsner
Student commits suicide at Steel Park in Decatur Indiana
Lerton Potter a 25 year old student of Oberlin Ohio shot himself in the head with a reviewer while looking at a girl’s picture at Steel park near Decatur Indiana. He had been selling books with two college friends for three weeks. A likely reason is said to be a poor air.
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Decatur
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Englishman Arthur Hall Found Dead in Colonial Park
Arthur Hall of London a member of the Eccentric club of London was found in a park area with a boiler wound in his mouth. He died before reaching hospital and is believed to have killed himself. Local police reported no signs of foul play.
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