Great Trainmen Strike Ties Up 4500 Miles of Grand Trunk Rail
Thousands of yardmen conductors and shopmen walked out in Canada’s largest railroad strike, halting service over 4500 miles of the Grand Trunk line. About 4000 yardmen and 5000 shopmen joined the walkout, with a defense fund of over four million dollars monthly. Some freight and mail trains ran. authorities consider importing strikebreakers. The strike also impacts Central Vermont, under Grand Trunk control, as talks with mediation fail.
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Bonaventure
Toronto Express
Montreal
Employes Committee
Central Vermont
Grand Trunk Amid Slowdown From Detroit Strike
At Grand Trunk offices in Detroit on July 19 officials admit the line will be tied up for at least three moves due to a strike of company men. Efforts to handle traffic through wards face slowdowns and a broader strike by switchmen could worsen the situation.
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Grand Trunk
Mve
Triee
Strike Ties Up Grand Trunk As 10000 Workers Walk Out
Reports from Detroit Chicago and Canadian paint indicate a major walkout by Grand Trunk employees. Over 10000 yardmen conductors and other workers are out and more are joining. Strikers demand a standard sense identical to Baltimore and Ohio. Company offered 18 percent raise but refused. Some trains in Michigan run by strikebreakers guarded by armed men. Serious trouble seems likely.
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Toronto
Grand Trunk
Baltimore & Ohio
Leonard Wood Succeeds To Command Of Army
Washington July 19 Major General Leonard Wood today became chief of staff of the army, second in command to the president. He succeeds Major General Franklin Bet h who held the position for years. Reforms expected include stricter physical tests and closer ties between the army and the naval reserves. Army circles are intrigued by Woods appointment and his reform tendencies.
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Leonard Wood
Army
Genera Franklin Bet
Navas Guards
Woods
China Japan Fast Mail Robbery Suspects Arrested
Sacramento reports identify Charles Dunbar and James Brown as robbers of the China Japan fast mail. Sheriff M'Don ald heads to Fairfield with the two prisoners after Southern Pacific agents named them. The train was held up at Goodcar in April and Constable Mike Judge arrested them Saturday. a six thousand dollar reward is sought.
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M’donald
Fairfield
Charles Dunbar
James Brown
Southern Pacific
Goodcar
Mike Judge
Judge
Dentists to perform free operations at Denver clinics
To Treat Poor Free. Denver, Colo., July 19. Some of the country’s most famous surgeons and dentists will perform operations free of charge at clinics connected with the National Dental association opening in Denver. Public lectures will stress the teeth’s role in general health and the belief that many stomach and intestinal disorders could be relieved by proper dental care.
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Colo
Unknown 10 Wrest Title From Negro in Heavyweight Fight
James J. Corbett backs an unknown heavyweight challenger with a $5,000 forfeit and vows a 20 round or longer bout to crown the title, with Hugh McIntosh promoting the event in New York. Corbett and McIntosh seek a top flight match either in the United States Ireland or Australia and offer a purse unmatched by any rival. Corbett refuses to reveal the challenger's identity while promising to deposit £5,000 as a guarantee with Timothy Sullivan or another responsible person.
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James J. Corbett
Jim Jeffries Jost
Johnson
Reno
Hugh McIntosh
Corbett
McIntosh
Fyile
Dimes J, Corbett
Pines
United States
Ireland
Australia
Timothy Sullivan
Perann
Rome
Governor seeks ban on Johnson Jeffries fight film in Texas
Governor Campbell asks Texas legislature in special session to prohibit exhibition of the Johnson Jeffries fight and similar prestiettes encounters. He argues such displays would provoke race tensions and cause disturbances as the state gears up for Democratic primaries and a tense campaign. The session also aims to repeal the fire insurance rating board law amid broader political maneuvering.
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Austin
Tex
Campbell
Converna
Fire Insurance Rating Board
O. B. Colquitt
Top Washington trap shooters compete in Spokane tourney
Several of the world’s leading trap shots enter the annual Washington State Sportsmen’s organization shooting tournament in Spokane. The event runs through today with a concluding day of competition tomorrow before the marksmen head to Nelson, British Columbia for the Pacific Radio tournament and then return to Washington for the Pacific coast handicap at Seattle on August 9.
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Washington State
Peration
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B.C
Washington
Seattle
Seven Perish in Forest Fire Sweeps Northwest
A sweeping forest fire across northeastern Washington, Idaho Panhandle, and Montana kills seven, including a schoolteacher Pearl Brewen and her one year old niece. W. A. Trowbridge is arrested for starting the blaze. Homes and timber burn as flames threaten Wardner Kellogg and Priest River areas. scores of people missing or unaccounted.
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Northestern Whellington
Idaho Panhandle
Montana
Pearl Brewen
J. 8. Wyman
Plains
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Mill Creek
W. A. Trowbridge
Hb Elty
Coeur d'Alenes
Olinning
Wardner
Kellogg
Priest River
Big field of candidates for state and county offices
The scene grows crowded as petitions near, with T C Taylor eyed for state treasurer and S P Wilson possible for attorney general in Oregon. Candidates from Athena, Pendleton, and Union counties vie for joint senator, representative, and county judge posts, while Democrats consolidate hopes for recorder and treasurer. Several local figures like Barrett and Thomass are named for various GOP slots, and Democrats expect to reelect state senator Smith and Sheriff Taylor amid broad aspirants.
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Louis Scholl
Echo
John W. Kimbrell
Five Die in Forest Fire Near Luck Jim Mine
From Vincouver July 19 reports say five men perished in a forest fire while seeking refuge at the mouth of the Luck Jim mine. They were suffocated at the scene.
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A C
Krslo State
Luck Jim
Stevenson July 7 Reinforcements Rush to Fight Forest Fire
Reinforcements have been rushed to Cooks today to assist in the fight against a fire in the Rainier forest. The effort aims to resolve the blaze despite enemy falters and persists amid the heat and smoke.
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Stevenson
Rainer Forest
Forest fires worsen smoke blanketing Seattle area
Thick smoke hung over Seattle on July 14 as forest fires raged, with conditions expected to worsen. About five hundred thousand feet of lumber were ruined, while the blaze consumed standing timber and hindered deliveries as tinderbox-like weather persisted.
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Seattle
New York Campaign Offices Prepare for Republican Drive
Work begins today in the St James building for the Republican congressional campaign headquarters. Kent Loudensinger will oversee the opening in two weeks with press agents and clerks to maintain the GOP’s national presence. The campaign slogan is Stand Out and progressives will receive scant comfort from headquarters.
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St. James
Republican
Congressional Campilon
Kent Loudensinger
Nationnal Congress
Devastating rain floods hit southern Arison area
El Paro Texas July 19 heavy rains along the Pedro river overflowed the banks washing away the Willey for sixty miles. The worst damage occurred near St David where a cloudburst struck. The rainfall ended a long lasting drought in the region.
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Arison
Pedro
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Land Men Meet in St Louis to Promote Immigration
Missouri farm land agents and brokers gathered in St Louis on July 19 to form an organization. The aim is to boost Missouri farming land sales and attract immigrants from other states and foreign countries to settle in the state.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Coute
Beavert Island case gains new contempt ruling
Judge R B Bean of the United States court holds the Barnharts in contempt for disobeying the injunction. They are ordered to purge themselves by vacating the island and staying off until ownership is settled. Arrest or fines may follow for noncompliance as the long dispute over possession of the island on the Columbia River continues, with John E B Switsler cited as a primary claimant in the struggle involving Frank and Fred Barnhart.
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Hite Switzeler
R. 8. Bean
United States Court
Barnharts
United States
Thieveland
Columbia River
John EB. Switsler
Frank
Fred Earnhart
Uncle Joe Will Be Candidate Again in Speech at Emporia
Burlingame Kansas July 14 Joseph G Cannon said he would not abandon the race for the speakership of the next house and would accept the will of the Republican caucus though he resents muckraking. He spoke near Emporia and emphasized he would serve if nominated. Murdock will answer Cannon’s speech regarding Bristow's tariff rubber facts.
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Kan
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Emporia
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Cannon
Employes Win Victory Over Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia July 19 Following the termination reached yesterday officials of the Pennsylvania lines are working out details of the agreement that averted a big strike. The railroad adopted the standard for payment of employes greatly benefiting men. Previously they were paid on mileage and trips. The principal victory was a minimum ten hour day with full pay for all duties.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Spain preps for serious rebellion amid unrest
In Bilbao on July 19, authorities mobilize to quell a brewing rebellion. Strikes spread across the parailae industry as firms press for government action, which the government declines citing risk of fueling revolt. Loyal veterans gather in Bilbao, ready to respond to emergencies, while conspirators work secretly under vigilant scrutiny.
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Spain
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Eton
Rious
Apa
Roosevelt Refuses to Endorse Candidates for Office
Colonel Roosevelt announced he has not endorsed any man for office and does not plan to this year. He urged a progressive platform at Republican state conventions and hinted he may back candidates after nomination. Judge Kincaid had called, and Roosevelt did not discuss policies with him. References to visits by J. Riis and others followed his Africa return.
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New York
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Outlook
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Stanford University
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Slemp
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Foolker
Johnson to pay county tax on boasts and assets
Chicago July 19 Champion Jack Johnson must surrender about 700 to Cook County after boasting about wealth following a dispute with George Littl. He reportedly held 30 600 in cash, a valuable automobile, and diamonds valued at 16 000. The county finance board confirmed the tax assessment, noting certain property not subject to tax under the Tile nol law has been excluded since April 1.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Cook County
George Littl
County Board of Fimeanre
Balloon Drifter Fails To Break Record At Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant July 19 The balloon Drifter ascended from Hamilton Ohio with aeronauts George Howard and Walter Collins aiming to remain aloft two days and two nights to beat the 44 hour record. It landed near Mount Pleasant this morning after the attempt.
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Mount Pleasant
Hamilton Ohio
George Howard
Walter Collins
Mear
To Try Tammany Man New York July 19
Walter Herbert, a Tammany leader, faced a third trial for an election laws indictment. The first trial ended in a hung jury. The second trial was halted by Judge Blanchard at the request of Deputy Attorney General Prentice after two jurors were approached by friends of the accused.
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New York
Waler Herbert
Tammany
Juttlhee Blanchard
Prentice
California Shippers Score Victory Over Terminal Point Designation
July 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission sued to block an order naming San Pedro California as the terminal point. Southern California shippers hailed the move, as Los Angeles had been treated as the terminus and the railroad had charged focal rates from the inland to the sea.
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Score
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
San Pedro
New England Chautauqua Opens in Montwall
The New England Chautauqua meeting begins today in Montwall Massachusetts with leading educators and clergymen on the program and will run through July 20.
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New England Chautauqua
South Farmingham
Mass
New England
Montwall
Taft greeted by crowd in Eastport on arrival
President Taft was warmly welcomed in Eastport Maine on July 19 as he arrived on the Mayflower. A large waterfront crowd cheered when he entered the automobile for the hotel. He was met by a committee of state Republican leaders.
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Maine
Presient
Taft
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