Grand Trunk Strike Sparks Riots and Firefights
News of a Grand Trunk railway strike spreading from Detroit to Montreal with clashes in South Bend and Indianapolis. Trains guarded, criminals shot, and a major blaze in South Bend as police and militia prepare for further unrest. Freight cars damaged, a guard wounded, and officials seek resolution amid mounting tensions.
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Weather Summary and River Bulletin Update
Generally fair and warm weather continues tonight and Tuesday with a 7 a.m. temperature of 69 and a recent high of 97. River bulletin shows minor 48 hour changes on the Mississippi from Dubuque to Muscatine and local forecaster J M Sherier notes a slight shift. Astronomical events predict sunset at 7 18, moonrise at 9 47 p.m. News also reports rail yard arrests near South Bend following strike-related violence and a near-derailment incident, with police withholding details on detainees.
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200 Lost At Sea Warships Go To Rescue
The Tetsurei-Maru plying Kobe to Dairen sank off Chindo Korea after a foggy night collision. Of 246 aboard 40 were saved and crews mostly could not leave. Lifeboats saved 40, with six boats used, while two landed survivors recount harrowing scenes. Six first class and 13 second class passengers saved, 105 third class rescued at sea or later. Warships dispatched to search for missing passengers.
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Osaka
U S Marksmens Lead World At Peking Match
American sharp shooters again proved superiority at the international match in Peking. In the officers’ event two-man teams, the United States led with 272, Britain 254, Germany 244. In the enlisted men’s three-man event, the United States scored 415, Britain 377, Germany 363.
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Peking
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Rawn Glews Prove Fakes and Jury Clash in Rawn Death
Chicago July 25. A threatened clash over coroner jury personnel inquiring into Ira G. Rawn death at his Winnetka summer home emerges as a new fake murder crew surfaces. The developing story centers on contested selections and alleged impostor involvement.
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Chicago
Ira G. Rawn
Winnetka
Murder Mystery Surrounds Railroad Chief Rawn
Reports say private detectives press for a $5,000 reward for Rawn's killer while Shaffer's firm notes no solid clue tying him to murder. Independent inspectors keep their sources private as they probe death rumors amid possible rival railroad ties. Private papers of Rawn may reveal a will.
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Charles L. Shaffer
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Heat Death Toll Rises As City Faces 102 Degree Heat
New York City reports nine heat deaths in the past 24 hours amid a heat wave. Chicago notes average summer weather with a record 102 degrees yesterday. morning temperature at 9 o'clock was 79 degrees as officials monitor the heat's impact.
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Wichita
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Okla
Suburban Tragedy Probes Turn to New Jury
Officials pursue a new jury for the Rawn case inquiry set for next Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock amid rumors of juror bias The foreman C F Hately may be called as a witness as coroner Hoffman warns against panel changes unless prejudice is shown An anonymous letter alleging a fugitive from justice in Glencoe triggers further police action but yields no suspect remains.
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Schuettler
New York
Illinois Central
Virginia Mayor Assassinated in Ridgeway Va by Bomb
Major news item reports Mayor Bousman of Ridgeway Va killed by a street thrown dynamite bomb. No motive or suspect identified as investigators search for clues amid tense atmosphere. Other briefs note a Terre Haute man dying after a burglar shot, possible lynching of suspect, and a double execution at Sing Sing.
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Terre Haute
Ind
George M. Lints
Albert McGowan
McGo
Heat Damages Corn Market Boosts Prices to 65 Cents
Chicago July 25 An extreme advance of 4 cents was recorded as reports of heat damage spiked activity in the corn market. December options closed at 61 to 65 cents, with morning trades reaching 65. September rose 3% to 66 cents and May gained 4 cents, trading around 60 to 61 cents.
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Kaneas
Wichita
Kan
Kansas
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Chicago
Man for Wellesley Head Moves on Trustee Fight
Boston July 25 A movement is under way to appoint a man as president of Wellesley College. Trustees and supporters pressured by critics to break tradition argue for gender balance and broadened leadership. Opponents warn of disruption to policy and campus norms.
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Boston
Welles
Women push for female president at ley college
The board of trustees mainly male favors a male successor to Miss Caroline Hazzard while women on the board demand a woman. Alumnae mobilize to oppose appointing a man and preserve the college’s traditions, a dispute cited as the true reason Hazzard relinquished leadership.
Crippen Caught at Sea Rumor Sweep London
Wireless reports place Dr Howley Crippen and Belle Elmore companion on a Canadian bound steamer mid ocean. Scotland Yard suspects Montrose or Laurentie involvement with possible arrest at sea. claims include disguised passengers and secret police coordination, with doubtful corroboration and no passenger list match.
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Howley H. Crippen
Belle Elmore
Inspector Dew
Laurentie
Canada
Lawrentie
Montrose
Discatne
Scotland Yard
Robinson
Crippen
Antwerp
Auto Upset Kills Louis D. Cole In Mount Pleasant
Louis D. Cole, prominent Mount Pleasant contractor, died when his automobile overturned today. In Kiev, 941 Jews were expelled during the nine days ending July, with 7,497 expulsions since May 14, records show.
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Mount Pleasant
Mich
Kiev
Canadian Will Attempt the Northwest Passage
Ottawa reports Captain Bernier sails for Arctic waters with government permission to attempt the perilous Northwest Passage and reach Victoria British Columbia. He plans to assert sovereignty over northern islands and probe mineral deposits while comparing to McClure and Amundsen expeditions of earlier eras.
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Peary
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Victoria Island
Indorse Taft Unclear At Ohio Republican Convention
Republican leaders in Columbus await word from James R. Garfield on progressives impact as tomorrow’s sessions approach. Most delegates remain unpledged, shaping the platform and governor candidates. Senator Cummins criticizes tariff promises and rail monopolies in Holton, Kansas, noting recent tariff inertia.
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Ohio
James R. Garfield
Garfield
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Holton
Kan
Iowa
America
Republcan
Weighted and Tied Pair Jump in River
In St. Louis two lovers Brice Wommack of near Trey Mo and Mere Meltla Anderson tied together with chains and rope, weighted with a sand-filled vase, jumped from a skiff into the Mississippi. The woman relented and, with the bravery of city employee James Landers, they were rescued after drifting a half mile clinging to the skiff’s oarlocks. The pact aimed to bury evidence of their deaths at the river bottom.
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St. Louis
Mississippi
Cleveland Woman Believed Poisoned in Murder Plot
Cleveland police believe 50 year old Mrs Mary Emeron died from poisoning in a murder plot. Two women who accompanied her when she was taken to a hospital have disappeared. The death occurred Thursday in Cleveland.
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Mary Emeron
Chicago bars pictures in Jeffries Johnson fight display
Chicago Chief of Police announces prohibition of exhibition in the city. In Minneapolis and Rock Island golf results J D Cady posted 42, W Y Chambers 66, with Harry C Leeg leading at 70 in the first half of the Western Championship qualifying.
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Rock Island
W.Y. Chambers
Omaha
Harry C. Leeg
Minnekahda
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