Rioting and Grand Trunk Strike Tension in South Bend
South Bend, July 26. Rioting erupts after the shooting of car reporter Louis Freel during the Grand Trunk strike. Freel severely injured. Governor Marshall orders adjutants to monitor, Pinkerton gunfire frequent, train derailment attempts reported. Meantime Mackenzie King’s labor ministry efforts to arbitrate have failed. through trains run but tension and potential protests persist.
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Montreal
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Charles M. Hayes
Motier and Girls in Sulcidis Pact
An old Lisbon woman and her three daughters unable to pay rent sought suicide near a cliff called Trell's Mouth. The eldest two daughters jumped, the youngest hesitated, a fisherman saved her, and the family tragedy ends with concerns the 22 year old Ade lind may be insane.
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Germans form private Monte Carlo club at Helligendamm
Berlin reports a number of eminent Germans have created an exclusive Monte Carlo style private club at Helligendamm on the Baltic coast in Mecklenburg Schleswig.
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Berlin
Helligendamm
Mecklenberk
Countess to Claim Estate After Heart Proof
Pittsburg July 27 Countess Deevies plans to return to Spain with her husband's heart to prove his death and claim an estate of thousands of acres. The husband was formerly Chilean counsel at Pittsburg. She will present the heart to Spanish authorities as proof he is dead.
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Pittsburg
New Monte Carlo Aims For Private Gambling Circles
In exalted circles in Germany many who delight to indulge in gambling find Monte Carlo on the French Riviera too inconvenient and public. The new Monte Carlo is intended to provide high persons with a gaming circle where reckless gambling can be indulged in perfect privacy.
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Germany
Monte Carlo
French Riviera
Mayflower Arrives Delayed by Fog at Rockland Harbor
Taft's presidential party arrived in Rockland aboard the Mayflower after a fog delay. Taft walked with a slight limp, a souvenir from a sprained ankle suffered while golfing Saturday. The group lunched at Mrs. A. H. Chesterfield's home and planned to stay later with Mrs. Thomas Laughlin of Pittsburgh.
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Rockland
Maine
A. H. Chesterfield
Thomas Laughlin
Pittsburg
Three Independents Nominate Governor Hopefuls
Philadelphia July 25 The Independents Thiuraidiiy hold a state convention with 207 delegates. They plan a nonpartisan state ticket and have three names for governor Betty TD G Gibboney of Philadelphia and Rudolph Blankenbure as potential nominees. The platform is described as very pro progressive.
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Philadelphia
Betty
R A Irwin Shot By Highway Man
Secretary of Furnish Coe Ditech Com ming reportedly wounded last night as relatives describe the incident and the injured man’s condition remains unclear amid investigations and ongoing medical care.
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Furnish-Coe Ditech
Ming
Jnan
Inland Irrigation official assaulted. robbers flee
Portland report says R H Irwin secretary of Inland Irrigation Co Stanfield Oregon was attacked near his home early today. He states robbers emerged from a woolpile and ordered him to rise. When he refused a pistol fired wounding him in the lower jaw as criminals fled before his wife arrived at the door.
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Ore
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Stanfield
Oregon
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Diwin
Portland man shot by highwayman near home in Pendleton
R Fl Furnish secretary of Furnish Co Ditch and brother in law of Deputy Postmaster Harry Reese of this vy, living in Portland, was shot in the head about 11 20 last night within a block of his home. Reports say he may recover. His wife, hearing the shot, rushed to the prostrate man and had him moved to a hotel then hospital. Irwin is unconscious and unable to give details.
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Furnish-Coe Ditch Company
Portland
Harry Reese
Rees
W.J. Furnish
Wenaha
Wenaha In Reaponee
Irwin
Stanfield
Pendleton
Ohio Republicans near nominating Garfield or Harding
Columbus July 25 Ohio Republicans head to the state convention to choose the GOP nominee for governor between former Secretary James A Garfield and former Lieutenant Governor Warren Harding. Regulars plan a compromise offer to Garfield supporters to back Taft administration in exchange for the nomination. Garfield’s stance on Taft could tilt the fight, with undirected delegates in play and possible tension within the party as the slate fights unfold.
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Bridgeport Giant Wrestler Aims to Fight Champion
Captain Were Viger of Bridgeport, described as the biggest man in the world at about 8 feet 5 inches, 319 pounds, seeks a business proposition to fight the Tegra champion. He claims natural superiority over a certain rival and has a background in wrestling and vaudeville before recent athletic training.
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Viger
Jack Johnson
Atmer
Tim
Tarim
Packfield
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Bryan as Prott Doomed to Depeat at State Convention
Omaha reports J Bryan, mine nominee for president, faces a clash at the Democratic state convention on Orate Island. He vows to oppose debt to force a convention plank favoring a county option pink while promising a lengthy speech to defend democracy against bribery claims. Odds grow as county conventions oppose the proposed plank.
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J. Bryan
Orate Island
Bryan
Canadian Telegraphers Get Raise In New Agreement
Toronto July 26 The new agreement between Canadian Pacific and telegraphers raises the payroll by fifty thousand dollars annually. The wilding scale is abolished and a new minimum salary of 88 dollars monthly for western operators and 86 dollars for eastern is set. All will receive five dollars a month increase, effective from July 1.
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Canadian Pacific
Telegraphers
Taft aides courted in cabinet reshuffle rumors
Washington rumors swirl about a shakeup involving General Hitchcock as secretary Norton is said to be selected as Taft's chief adviser. Norton is alleged to have Taft's confidence and to have attended all major conferences, while Hitchcock has been notably absent from power meetings.
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Hitchcock
Taft
Norton
Rene
Sue Norton
Wreck of Teleuivea Miru Off Minhate Jalan Korea
July 22 report says 106 passengers and 50 army officers were adrift after the Teleuivea Miru wreck near Minhate Jalan Korea. Rescue by wirelevs found only two of many boats reach shore in fog and rocky coast. Total crew and passengers listed as 246. Italian ship and most crew perished.
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Mhintae Jalan
Kotea
Aitaly
Clevelandy as Progenitor Worth 16 Gallons of Rum
Boston July 25 Sixteen gallons of rum was the intrinsic value of former President Cleveland's great grandfather Richand Farley as revealed in our investigation of the Cleveland pedigree. Farley allegedly was kidnapped on Guernsey at age 11 and taken to Massachusetts where he lived until 21 before being enslaved in Canada for the rum. He later escaped and returned to Massachusetts.
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Cleveland
Siies Rose Cleveland
Richand Farley
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Massachusetts
Canada
Pendleton hosts lively informal event with leaders listed
The most enjoyable informal gathering in Pendleton drew response from C. J. Ferguson J. H. Toton Dan P. Smythe representing the commercial federation George Hartman George Carr W. H. Phillips and newly elected department commander H. E. Williams, outlining participation and roles.
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Pendleton
C. J. Ferguson
J.H. Toton
Dan P. Smythe
George Hartman
George Carr
W. H. Phillips
H. E. Williams
Provision Prices in Portland Reach High Mark
Portland July 25 Beet today reached within a fraction of the high est price paid during the winter stringency and wholesale prices are at the highest in history. Other provisions are unusually high due to drought and shortages in Washington and California. Cab bage whol esaling at 2 1 2 cents and retailing at five cents amid record prices.
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Cal- Mornia
Hottest Chicago Day In Nine Years Reaches 102
Chicago weather records show yesterday was the hottest day in nine years. A street level thermometer read 102 degrees at 3 PM, while a government Weather Bureau station recorded a different reading near 0 degrees.
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Weather Bureau
Government
King Alfonso in Name Only as Public Support Fades
Paris reports Spain moves to suppress public demonstrations for the king amid rising Republican boycott. Nobles greet Alfonso sparingly as authorities reinforce censorship. Observers say the regime fears widespread unrest after last year’s Baracusotan toll and ongoing political pressure from revolutionists.
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Hote
Barcustonia
Spain
Alfonso
Faton
Tragedy Near Auburn Claims Mother and Son
Seattie Washington Jul 26 Bi Betthi aged six selt its old was killed and his twelve year old son Et Jr was seriously injured when run down by a Puget Sound Electric railway passenger train at Bluffs sta Hot south of Auburn yesterday. They rode motorcycles and tried to cross the track before the fast train, hidden by a curve and hill. Residents of Seattle.
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Iis
Et Jr
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Seattle
Tragic Deaths Deepen Mystery in East Orange
In East Orange on January 25 the death of Gray W Siew is linked to the Gath tube tragedy. This week the one year old David Pollock Snead, son of the victim, died and was buried beside his mother at Mount Hope Cemetery. The Rev J R Wardinw of Fort Vetley officiated at the service.
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Jaly
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David Pollock Snead
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J. R. Wardinw
Fort Vetley
Bates
Assassin Hughes Bob Ald Kills Town Mayor
Ridgway, July 20 Mayor A. Rouseman killed by bomb hurled at him while he was in a hammock. Explosion tears his body. several hours pass as a pursuer, a posse of 500, sets out to catch the assassin. No motive stated.
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Ridgvwiys
A. Rouseman
Rowseman
Knox Real Secretary Extradition Question Reignites
Washington July 25 Attorneys for Porter Charlton the wife murderer revived controversy over Knox being secretary of state They say if Knox signs extradition papers sending Charlton to Italy he must prove his secretary status The challenge stems from Taft era appointment and a constitutional clause restricting former senators or representatives from certain offices
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Porter Charlton
Charlton
Italy
Taft
Congress
Norman Mack May Yet Be Nominated
Buffalo reports that Erie County Democrats urged the central committee to back Norman Mack for governor. They say the state committee is ready to support him to unite party factions and win in November.
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Erie County
Central Committee
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Hurricane in Italy devastates northern cities
Milan July 25 One hundred dead and more than 500 injured. towns and villages wiped out by the gale. Property losses run to millions as assistance is pushed to the wrecked towns and the homeless are being cared for.
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Milan
Italy
Five Dead in Philadelphia Heat Wave Report
Five people died in Philadelphia as a heat wave struck the city on July 25. The heat persisted with high humidity and extreme temperatures. Reports say many suffered prostration and roofs served as the night’s common sleeping spots.
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Philadelphia
Heatwave Breaths Searing Toll In New York City
New York faces another hot day with authorities reporting one death and forty heat related prostrations from yesterday's torrid wave. Authorities warn residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun. Schools and businesses adjust hours as heat continues to press the city.
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New York
Kaiser, Poor Risk For Life Insurance Deal
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm II is in poor health and doctors fear for his life. He sought a 5 000 000 life policy payable with 500 000 annual premiums, but insurance firms refused to risk his life. Efforts to keep any details private continue as negotiations stall.
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Bret Notoone
Thlepot
Piatraaminary
Fragmented Question on Dress and Heat Caption
A garbled remark questions how dressing as Chinese laundermen might affect reactions to heat and public perception. The text appears as a jumbled quote with dialect impressions and repeated phrases about heat tolerance and global impact.
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