Progressives to Hold National Conference Over Revolt
Bainbridge Colby announced a national Progressive conference to oppose the Perkins Flinn program endorsing Hughes. He cited letters from Parker and others, urging a new convention, possibly Aug 5, to demonstrate distrust of political bosses and spur an independent movement for reform. Parker voiced confidence in a large representative turnout.
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Chicago
Perkins-Flinn
Star Chamber
Colby
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Parker
National Committee
Progressive Party
Colby Urges National Progressives to Convene Delegates
Colby said a nationwide appeal to Progressives could spark state conventions sending delegates to form a full ticket. He noted Parker’s letter came before he called a conference in Chicago, and emphasized the need for coordinated action across states.
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Chicago
Parker
Colby
Kovel Approach To Be Defended In Front Line Action
Berlin reports that Austro German retirement from the Czartorysk salient near the Pinsk swamps has been completed to cover the approach to Kovel. Heavy fighting rages along the Stokhod river as Von Linsengen forms a defensive line while Gen Brussiloff seeks the Kovel railway junction despite high losses. Russian cavalry has been noted south of the swamps in bold frontal assaults against infantry.
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Berlin
London
Czartorysk
Pinsk
Stokhod
von Linsengen
Kovel
Brussiloff
Illinois cavalry camp mud means wet season in Brownsville
First Illinois Cavalry troops stationed in Brownsville report the rainy season has begun after a heavy Wednesday downpour. The muddy camp slows daily duties and a few outposts report brief firefights with armed Mexican parties, though no hits are confirmed.
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Brownsville
Texas
Illinois
Dobe
Dunne Supporters Press Sullivan Over renomination Fight
Chicago July 13 Political friends of Gov E F F Dunne warned Roger C Sullivan that unless Dunne is backed by the regular Chicago party they will mount a full Cook county slate against the Cook county Democratic committee lineup William Li O Connell Dunnes emissary met Sullivan and other leaders in Chicago to discuss the governorship but no agreement was reached Sullivan reportedly does not want to oppose Dunne yet some lieutenants favor a governor candidate The issue may be decided next week.
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Chicago
E. FF. Dunne
Roger C. Sullivan
Dunne
Cook County
Democratic Committee
William Li.o’connell
Sullivan
Gev. Dunne
German submarine will bring back condensed milk for voyage home
Amsterdam reports from Bremen say the next German commerce submarine bound for America will return with food stuffs, especially condensed milk, to ease infant milk shortages. The cargo will dominate return voyages across the Atlantic, with Emperor William and Director Heineken named among financiers of the scheme.
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Amsterdam
London
America
Bremen
Atlantic
William
Heineken
Lloyd
Day in Congress and river excursion notice
Leaders of both parties agreed on a legislative program and pledged daily sessions from 10 a.m. to 6 30 p m with adjournment aimed by September 1. The house passed a 24 million dollar annual agricultural bill and recessed until Thursday. Also approved the Korn McGillicuddy workmen’s bill before adjourning. River excursion set for July 27 with the steamer G W Hill carrying the St Boniface Young Men from Keokuk and return. no other river trip scheduled.
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Keokuk
G. W. Hill
St. Boniface
No Camping Of The Candidates At Clerk’s Office
Sheriff John Coens announced in a Wednesday statement that no candidate may camp at County Clerk W. J. Smith’s door to file petitions next Saturday morning. Entry to the courthouse is barred before 7 30 and no earlier than 30 minutes before filing begins. Doors will lock overnight and reopen at 7 36 with all corridors open to give everyone an equal shot at the clerk’s office at 8.
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John Coens
W. J. Smith
Coens
Court House
A. Otis Arnold
H. Thompson
Gilmer
Thompson
Arnold
Bathers Die as Man-Eating Shark Strikes at Jersey Shore
In Matawan New Jersey on July 13 Lester Stillwell 12 was killed by a man eating shark while bathing in Raritan bay. Stanley Fisher 24 died of injuries after battled the sea monster and Joseph Dunn 12 had a leg severely lacerated with amputation likely. A dozen boys nearby heard Stillwell scream as Fisher fought the shark.
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Matawan
N. J
Lester Stillwell
Raritan Bay
Stanley Fisher
Long Branca
Joseph Dunn
New Jersey
Stillwell
Fisher
Shark attack ends young swimmer’s rescue efforts
A boy was in the arms of a man when a shark renewed its attack near the shore. Fisher, burdened with the boy, could not escape as the shark severed his leg. Fisher let go of Stillwell and both disappeared beneath the surface, unconscious.
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Fisher
Stillwell
Lansdowne Speech Alarms Redmond in Ireland War Claim
London July 13 John Redmond leader of the Irish nationalists denounces Lord Lansdowne’s speech in the Lords as a declaration of war on the Irish people and a breach of faith. He says the speech wrecks negotiations for a settlement and signals coercion ending any hopes for agreement.
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London
John Redmond
Marquis of Lansdowne
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Ireland
Mr. Redmond
Philadelphia Heat Claims Four Lives as Temperatures Soar
Four deaths and many prostrations were reported as Philadelphia endured a heat wave. The official high reached 91 degrees, with street thermometers indicating as high as 101 in the city’s fiercest spell this year.
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Philadelphia
Woman Taken to St Marys Hospital After Police Escort
Mrs. Mary Mc Mullen of 202 Maiden Lane was removed to St Marys hospital by police ambulance on Wednesday at the request of Dr Earl Caddick.
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Mary McMullen
Maiden Lane
St. Mary’s Hospital
Earl Caddick
Republican poll book shows early Illinois GOP lead
July 13 Chicago Based report by Fred E Sterling, chairman of the Republican state committee, notes the first poll book from Mound City Pulaski County reports 311 Republicans 9 Democrats one Socialist and five doubtful voters. Sterling expects complete returns within sixty days and plans for a Chicago campaign headquarter opening within two weeks with Charles B Warren mentioned as a possible manager.
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Chicago
Fred E. Sterling
Republican State Committee
Illinois
Mound City
Pulaski County
Sterling
Mllnois
Willcox
Republican National Committee
Branch National Campaign
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Compensation Bill Passed by House for Federal Employes
The Mc Gillicuddy Kern bill creating a workmen compensation system for federal employees cleared the House 286 to 3. An amendment cut the commissioners’ salaries from 5000 to 4000 dollars. Former Speaker Cannon and Representatives Dies and Page opposed. Minority Leader Mann urged its passage. The plan pays two thirds of lost wages during disability up to 66 dollars monthly.
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McGillicuddy-Kern
House
Cannon
Dies
Page
Mann
Elks Grand Lodge Pledges Aid to Frontline Families
Baltimore July 18 A grand lodge of Elks resolution declares the order ready to shield from want the families of any members who go to the front in defense of American honor The trustees were given authority to award 2500 dollars to the author and composer of a national anthem but that grant was rescinded by a separate resolution.
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Baltimore
Grand Lodge of Elks
Board of Grand Trustees
Congress of the United States
M. W. Savage Dies Famous Horseman at 65
M W Savage a leading figure in American harness racing dies at 65 after brief illness in Minneapolis hospital. He and his renowned horse Dan Patch dominate the sport and he owned other two minute pacers George Gano Minor Hero and Croesus trotter. He kept a Minneapolis home but spent most time at his Savage racing stables nearby.
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Minneapolis
M. W. Savage
Dan Patch
Mr. Savage
George Gano
Minor Helr
Croesus
Savage
Here
Beverly IL Notes On Church Events And Local Visits
Rev and Mrs Phirman Edwards attended the Epworth league convention in Griggsville hosted by Mr and Mrs Burland. The Beverly band played at Liberty for the chautauqua. Sykes and Edwards couples plus Aunt Mary Kelly, age 91, visited and praised the program. A witticism on liberty closes the item.
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Phirman Edwards
Griggsville
Burland
Quincy
Beverly
Liberty
Richard Sykes
Edwards
Mary Kelly
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