Cancer Death Rates High in New England States
Medical societies mobilize to lower the high cancer death rate across the New England area. Census data show rates above national averages, with age distribution and low immigration cited as factors. campaigns urge early detection and prompt treatment, highlighting efforts in Connecticut Vermont Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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New England
U.S
Census
United States
Connecticut
Vermont
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode
Island
Kentucky
Census Bureau
Board of Health
State Medical Society
American Society For ‘the Control of Cancer
Boston
Vermont State Medical Society
Damage by Cloudburst in Rock Springs
A cloudburst in Rock Springs Wyoming caused about 300000 dollars in property damage with a report of a man named William Baker drowned during the incident. Local authorities and emergency crews were responding to the aftermath as floods and debris disrupted homes streets and utilities in the area.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
William . Baker
Carrbnga Force Near Nogales Strikes Seven Miles Away
Nogales, Ariz. July 27 The Car rbnga force commanded by Gen Calles has advanced to within seven miles of the city. The report notes proximity to Nogales as forces push toward the border area amid ongoing hostilities.
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Nogales
Ariz
Carrbnga
Calles
Secretary Garrison Urges Press to Hold Military Policy Details
Washington July 27 Secretary Garrison of the War Department issued a statement urging that details of the ongoing military policy be withheld until the proper time for public release. He plans to submit next week to the president a general army reorganization plan being outlined by the general staff. He says premature discussion would be harmful and asks citizens to abstain from pressing for details until they can be considered with all related plans.
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Washington
Garrison
War Department
Roosevelt addresses peace advocates at Panama-California Exposition
Col Roosevelt spoke to a large crowd at the Panama-California exposition in San Diego, praising peace and recalling Gettysburg. He warned against copperheads, defended preparedness, and pledged to defend the battleships and the Panama Canal, noting he and his four sons would act if war came.
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San Diego
Cal
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Panama Canal
Wanamaker resigns Philadelphia National Security League post
John Wanamaker resigns as chair man of the executive committee of the Philadelphia chapter of the National Security League to avoid responsibility for his call that the United States pay Belgium war indemnity and then free her. Colonel Theodore J. Weidersheim is named his successor. Wanamaker proposed a hundred billion dollar interest free loan to the U S government to buy Belgium from Germany.
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Philadelphia
John ‘Wanamaker
National Security League
League
United States
Belgium
Theodore J. Weidersheim
Wanamaker
Henry James Granted British Naturalization
Henry James the American writer was granted naturalization papers and took the oath as a British subject. His petition cites forty years in England, attachment to the country, friendships and interests, and the acquisition of property as reasons for his allegiance.
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London
Henry James
Times
England
Eastland Disaster Hearings Move Toward Formal Inquiry
Officials announced plans to begin a formal inquiry into the Eastland disaster with hearings in Chicago. Witnesses described attempts to tow the ship, conflicting accounts of loading numbers, and new inspections certificates allowing 2,570 passengers.
Sloan's Liniment Ad Claims Quick Relief for Aches
Medicine chest for 28 cents touts an excellent remedy for toothache bruises sprain stiff neck backache neuralgia rheumatism and emergencies. It asserts ailments are symptoms of congestion and inflammation and urges buyers to prove its efficacy with a 25 cent bottle. All druggists carry it.
Protest over confiscation of mine holdings in Mexico
San Antonio, July 27. A protest against the alleged confiscation of mining and other properties in northern Mexico by Villa supporters was sent today to Secretary Lansing by Congressman John L. Slayden, who recently returned from the republic. Slayden quoted leaders of revolutionary movements arguing that money must be in gold or their followers face execution or imprisonment.
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San. .Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Villa
Lansin
John. L. Slayden
Slayden
Building Activity Falls in Philadelphia First Half Year
Philadelphia reports building operations for the first half of this year declined by 2.3 million dollars compared with the same period last year. The drop reflects reduced construction activity and fewer large projects underway in the city.
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Philadelphia
Bayonne Oil Strike Ends After Rioting and Wage Promises
The ten day strike at Standard Oil Bayonne New Jersey plant ends as workers vote to return after plant superintendent G B Hennessey pledges wage increases and to address shop wrongs. Eagle Oil at Caven Point Jersey City remains largely idle with early disorder quelled. Bayonne action may influence Jersey City settlement.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Bayonne, N.J
G. B. Hennessey
Eagle Oil ‘Company
Caven Point
Jersey City
Bayonne
Reorganization Move At Steamboat Service Post Chicago Disaster
Washington July 27 A thorough probe of the steamboat inspection service of the commerce department is shaping into a broader reform effort following the Chicago disaster. In the past two months five local officials have been dropped from the service under civil service rules after charges were filed and hearings held.
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Washington
Steamboat Inspection Service
Department of .Commerce
Chicago
Department
Service
Civil Service
Chicago Mayor Critiques Eastland Charter for Speed
OMAIFA July 27 Mayor William Fale Thompson of Chicago, en route home from the San Francisco Exposition, said the Eastland was built for speed and should never have been chartered to carry a heavy load of passengers. He declined to be a passenger on the steamer after his first ride, fearing it would capsize, despite his experience as a yachtsman.
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Eastland
O'Meara
L.C. ‘Wheeler
Department ‘of Justice
Robert. Reid
Pedersen
Hoyne
William J. Wood
Stoffman
Wood
Commierce
Steamboat, Inspection Service
Milwaukee ‘Board
Thurman
Department
Harry A. Wheeler
The
Union. Trust. Company
Marvin
P. Pool
Butler Brothers
Western Electric ‘Company
Steamboat Inspector Service
George Uhler
San Francisco
Moving Picture Censors
Eedagt
Rigi
Walter C. Steele
Chicago
Steele
Eastlands
Martin Flaten
Harry “ Pederson
Northland
Hamburg
Germany
Capt
Joseph Merickson
Omaifa
William Fale Thompson
Thompson
Ste Mer
Thompson Jis
Local Pick Ups and City News Notables
Miss Ruth Morris of Oshkosh and Ruth McKinnell hosted by Ruth McKennan. Sommers and crew return from Burlington cruise drawing port attention. Peoria businessmen push Chicago Peoria and Quincy rail project via local commerce group. Sammy Levy and Addie Levy head to Edina Missouri to visit Mrs Parsons. Edith Hoffman of LaGrange shopping in the city. Patrolman Ford detains Fred Westerfeld and Frank Irbin on vagrancy charges at Seventh and Maine, lodged in city jail.
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Ruth
Rachel McIxennan
Morris
Oshkoch
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Sommers
Tew
Jurlington
Peoria
Chicago
Quincy
Association of Commerce
Sammy
Addie Levy
Yeserday
Edina
Oat ” Parsons
Sammy Ook
Missouri
Reward for information on Airedale terrier attack
Reward of 25 dollars offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of the person who seriously injured the Airedale terrier on Monday morning July 20. George Castle of 1657 York Street appears in the notice.
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Airedale Ferrier
George Castle
York
Street
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Whic
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Sing'Sing
Charles Becker
Lefty Love
Mr Clavers
Orpheum
William ‘Ale Thompson
Old’ Line Insurance Co
Leo ‘Ewis
Hotel
Liv Deldney
Leah ‘Baird
Chartis Suaplin
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Satan Sanderson
Hallie Erminie Rives
Broadway
Gale Henry
Mary" Nash
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Whig
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