Two Killed in Chicago Riot
United Press reports two workers were killed and scores injured at the Corn Products Refining plant in Argo Illinois after a riot sparked by a demand for a closed shop. Rioters clashed with guards as bricks and clubs were used. one plant watchman died from the injuries. About 1,500 employees had walked out and hundreds of deputy sheriffs were sent to reinforce guards following the strike action.
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Haywood Fails to Obtain Release From Leavenworth
United Press report notes D. Big Bill Hayward unable to secure release for the 42nd time in two months. U S Attorney F Clyne again refuses approval, leaving the 15 year sentence for interfering with the prison’s operations unchanged after a year of confinement.
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Telephone bill rebates sought in Los Angeles
Attorney Josnberg says he will forward petitions signed by several non Los Angeles telephone users to the rail commission in San Francisco seeking rebates on their telephone bills due to poor service during a strike. Greenburg's petition asks for rebates and the company has promised adjustments in individual cases.
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Stores Threatened by Gasoline Fire at Hat Co
Fire caused by defective wiring tore through the Panama cleaning room at 517 Union Street. Firefighters from nearby stations responded quickly and contained the blaze before it damaged property or spread further.
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Booze Packed in Vehicle Leads to Pair Arrest
Two men, Louis Kruse and Norton, were arrested after officers stopped a car on Prie Street Tuesday. The auto contained two suitcases holding 12 quarts of whiskey in the rear end, and the vehicle was seized for further police action.
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Fire damages Judge Wilson home on 15th Avenue
A blaze Tuesday caused about 250 dollars in damage to Judge Wilsons residence at 1733 15th Avenue and roughly 200 dollars in damage to the house itself.
Money Identified by Hole Triggers Hotel Robbery Arrests
A $5 bill with a small burn from cigarette ashes led to the arrest of C. W. White and Ernest Fox, both 35, on suspicion of robbing Jervis at the Gladstone hotel. Jervis had left $13 on a dresser, a cigarette ash caused a tiny hole, and later two men seized the money on Washington Street. White was found carrying a cannon.
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The Average Man On View In The Mirror
The remark notes a common blind spot as people fail to recognize themselves in reflection. It reflects on ego and perception with a light humorous tone about self awareness and vanity.
Start Work on New Cedar River Pipeline Project
The city light department will fund a new Cedar River pipeline from the mouth of the tunnel at the masonry dam to the power house. A $190,000 survey has been completed and construction will use 5000 feet of wood stave plus 1500 feet of steel. Expected ready date is this winter.
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Huns Disagree Over Authority to Secede
Dispatches from Zurich report serious discord between Prussia and the German national government over the constitutional right of states to secede. Prussia opposes the Reichstag sanctioning individual states' demand to separate from the empire.
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Metal Trades Indorse Ireland Resolution at Council Meeting
The Metal Trades council unanimously endorsed recognition of the Republic of Ireland and called for an imperial inquiry into alleged atrocities. A. P. Mulligan presented the resolution with several signatories including J. P. Martin and J. A. Taylor. Jim Taylor suggested resignation from the meeting committee but delegates urged him to stay. unity efforts and other communications were debated and filed.
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Tacoma
Denver Street Cars Tie Up as Strike Paralyzes Service
Denver on July 9 faced a second day of street car workers strike over wage cuts after fare restoration. Cars were manned only to be halted by picketing. about a thousand jitneys were expected to operate. City administration offered no relief beyond approving jitneys while factories moved workers by truck and merchants walked or rode with others. Municipal ownership of the tramway system is urged to resolve the tie-up.
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Alfonso Not to See Own Steeds in Race
London July 9 British sportsmen are disappointed as an official notice reveals King Alfonso will not attend the Ascot races. His horses will run, but the king cannot leave Spain to watch.
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