Jury Probes Balloon Fall After Chicago Disaster
A grand jury investigates the Chicago blimp crash that killed 12. Wreck owners Boettner and Young are detained for further inquiry. Milton Morton dies from injuries after leaping from the gondola. Funerals for some victims are held today.
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United
Hoyne
J. A. Boett
Illinois & Savings Bank
W. C. Aeronautical
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Boettner and Young
Milton G. Morton
Navy Reserve Men to Select Director
A national director for the United States Naval Reserve Officers Association in the 13th naval district will be elected Thursday night by the local organization at the Army and Navy club in Washington. The event is billed as the largest gathering of naval reserve officers ever held in Washington with telegrams from headquarters noting eligibility for marine naval aviation and warrant officers.
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13Th Naval District
United States Naval Reserve Officers’ Association
Washington, D. C
Army and Navy Club
Naval Reserve
Washington
Marine, Naval Aviation
Warrant Officers
Chorus organized by Chamber of Commerce holds first rehearsal
The first rehearsal of the newly formed men’s chorus of the Chamber of Commerce took place Tuesday noon at the Bon Marche with nearly 100 men in attendance. A. H. Lundin chaired the chorus forces and outlined goals, while Francis Russell, from the war camp community service, led the active rehearsal as musical director and song leader.
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Chamber of Commerce
A. H. Lundin
Francis Russell
War Camp Community Service
Polish cabinet resigns after Paderewski return
Delayed dispatch reports in Warsaw reveal the Polish cabinet has resigned. The cabinet was reconstructed after Premier Paderewski returned from Paris, according to the Warsaw report.
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Berlinuly
Warsaw
Paderewski
Paris
Washington Riots Subdued by General Haan Troops
United Press reports order restored in Washington after days of white and black clashes. More than 2,900 soldiers plus marines and guardsmen patrolled the streets, two killed guard members, one fatally wounded, and eight seriously hurt with nearly 100 wounded minor injuries hospitalized.
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Washington
United Press
William Haan
Isaac B. Halbfinger
Home Defense Guard
Benjamin Belmont
Hann
Haan
France
Western Front
Seattle approves school bonds and 3% tax levy
In a light turnout Seattle voters approved $4.5 million in school bonds and a 3 percent tax levy. Bonds gain 60 percent plus support while the tax levy passes. funds will finance new school houses playground sites and salary increases for teachers. Bond repayments begin three years after sale at $60 000 every six months.
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Seattle
Talk New Wage in Coast Shipyards
In San Francisco on July 23 the conference of shipyard owners international labor leaders and coast metal workers council will decide how the new wage scale for Pacific coast shipworkers is set. A key question is whether to let the conference decide or refer to a joint labor and employer committee. Workers seek a basic wage of 1 dollar per hour and a 44 hour week to replace the Macy agreement.
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San Francisco
International Heads of Labor
Coast Metal Workers
Macy
War Prohibition Upheld by Court Ruling
NEW YORK July 23 The war time prohibition measure was held constitutional by U S Judge Thomas J Chatfield in a test case from New Haven Conn Stephen A Minery of Meriden was charged with violation The decision held that power to declare war included power to prohibit liquor
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New York
United States
Thomas J. Chatfield
New Haven
Japan Plans Three Warships and More in Fiscal Year
Tokyo June 30 report says Japan will build two battleships three light cruisers and eight destroyers in the current fiscal year. Private shipyards will construct hulls and the navy will complete the vessels after hulls are ready.
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Tokyo
United Press
Japan
Stewart to Organize International Labor Conference
Stewart, director of Investigations and Inspections at the Department of Labor, travels to London to help arrange the International Labor Conference to be held in Washington this fall under the League of Nations.
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Stewart
London
Washington
League of Nations
Department of Labor
Tacoma Blacksmith Strike Endorsed by Metal Trades Council
The Metal Trades Council backed a 300 worker Tacoma blacksmith strike at the Todd yard where men sat idle on Saturday and Monday. Tacoma blacksmiths refuse to work by Seattle union men. local smiths pledge no involvement. The council discussed a proposed labor temple site, prohibition in beer exemptions, and enforcement by union watchmen at Nilson and Kelez yards.
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The
Metal Trades Council
Northwest
Todd Yard
Tacoma
Tacoma Metal Trades
Tacoma Blacksmiths
Seattle
Gompers
Workers, Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Council
Des Moines
Collins
Second Ave
James St
Labor Temple
Brewery Workers’ Union
Bellingham
Congress
Nilson
Kelez
Man Sacrifices Life to Save Cow at Rail Crossing
Wilkes Barn, Pa. July 23. John Petrolonis of Upper Pittston died after he ran onto a railroad track to frighten a train away from his cow. The cow escaped, but the train struck him as he attempted to leap clear.
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Wilkes-Barre, Pa
John Petrolonis
Upper Pittston
Petrolonis
Remarkable four legged chicken in Crowthorne
London reports a chicken owned by C. Ware of Crowthorne with four legs one side three and the other side one, drawing attention as a curious livestock anomaly reported July 23.
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London
C. Ware
Crowthorne
Vanderecook Heads Michigan Constabulary
Vandercook conceived a Michigan state constabulary now permanent with him as head. Originating as a war body replacing the Michigan National Guard, it enforced prohibition and clashed with whisky runners until a Supreme Court decision curtailed its power. The state will pay $500,000 over the next two years to support the force.
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Vanderecook
Michigan
Michigan National Guard
Toledo
Detroit
Supreme Court
Vandercook
Meeting Must Not Blockade City Streets
Mayor Ole Hanson said city laws will be enforced as a street meeting promoting hands off Russia was cleared, noting mass gatherings are allowed only with permits. The march blocked Second Ave from Fourth and Virginia to Occidental and Washington streets without a parade permit.
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Russia
Ole Hanson
Second Ave
Fourth
Virginia St
Occidental Ave
Washington St
Allen Seeks Early Trial in Whisky Possession Case
The article reports Judge Allen pushing for trial on the first indictment charging unlawful possession of five quarts of whisky, with co-defendants and other parties given set plea dates. Deputy Patterson pressed for a broader indictment, but Judge Tallman overruled. Plea deadlines extend to August 25 for several defendants and July 29 for deputies.
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Allen
Patterson
Tallman
Charles Heifner
W. W. Conner
House of Representatives
Samuel A. Martin
J. H. Lyons
Frederick G. Nichols
Riverton
Oscar M. Springer
Stewart Campbell
Roy Murdock
Fred A. Broan
Matt Starwich
Wilson to End G. O. P Talks
Washington July 23 United Press The senate foreign relations committee hurried through the Peace treaty reading to clear the way for open hearings and Lansing interrogations. President Wilson conferred with republican senators to learn their views on the peace settlement while gathering data to answer the senate about Paris proceedings and league plans.
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Washington
United Press
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing
Paris
Wilson
Senate
McKellar
Tennessee
United States
White House
Tumulty
Page
Vermont
Sterling
South Dakota
McLean
Connecticut
Newberry
Michigan
Solomon’s Wit Sits Over Rabbit Dispute in San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 23 two neighbors argued ownership of a purple-eared Belgian hare named Molly before Police Judge Morris Oppenheim. Evidence included a receipt and the ear’s color. The judge ordered Molly placed with the property clerk and her offspring divided when born, a Solomon-like ruling that satisfied both women.
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San Francisco
Molly
Mary Merman
Morris Oppenheim
Hannah Ellis
Mrs. Herman
Oppenheim
Solomon
Just Why Should You Neglect Your Teeth
A persuasive dental office ad argues neglecting teeth causes abscesses and many diseases from heart to stomach. It promotes graduate dentists, sanitary offices, low prices, and a free exam with no obligation, urging immediate attention.
London Papers Hint at Trouble Over Irish Republic
London papers publish dispatches from America warning that U S recognition of the Irish republic could threaten Anglo American relations and provoke a diplomatic rift according to American commentary.
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London
America
United States
Kidnaped American Seized by Mexican Bandits
Lawrence L. Shipley of Yarington Nevada, an employee of Fresnillo Mining Co., Fresnillo Mexico, was abducted by bandits Saturday morning. The incident occurred as he worked at the Fresnillo mine, with authorities investigating leads and hoping for his safe release. Shipley’s plight draws attention to cross border mining operations and security concerns along the Mexican mining districts.
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Washington
Lawrence L. Shipley
Yarington
Nev
Fresnillo Mining Co
Fresnillo
Mexico
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