Taft Nomination Highlighted At Great Celebration
A chaotic report covers Taft's official nomination amid Chicago events and city celebrations. Crowds gathered near Taft's residence for prayer services and flag raisings as Senator Warrell and Wales Miles announced decorated plans and a keynote by Mitch. The piece touches on labor issues, employer-employee relations, and calls for statutory protections.
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Taft
Phillip
Thandler
Warrell
Wales Miles
Senwar
Mob Burns Black Boy After Attack on Miss Delancey
In Greenville Texas on July 2 a Black youth Ted Smith was lynched and burned in the public square after allegedly attacking Miss Viola Delancey. Police were overwhelmed and later surrendered to a mob. the girl was left traumatized and her home protected as authorities lacked evidence. The incident sparked intense Black community anger and fear of further violence.
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United Press
Greenville
Tex
Ted Smith
Viola Delancey
Delancey
Vero
Mica Delancey
Smith
Judge Grosscup Accused of Accepting Railroad Passes
A Star Special Service report from Chicago notes United States Circuit Judge Grosscup faced an impropriety charge for accepting railroad passes for himself and associates. The article cites 15 passes since 1898, including trips and cars, and claims he saw no issue with public office while taking private corporate favors. It references letters between Grosscup, his secretary, and railroad officials showing efforts to secure passes and leverage over cases, and mentions his planned private practice after resignation.
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Star
Chicago
United States
Grosecup
Gap
Aited States
Mochte Prhcor
Grosecup Hine
Growrcup
K. M. Landis
Grosscup
Hie
C. R Pickard
Pickard
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B. M. Gary
Covent
Pennsylvania
Grove
Cromerup
Oboe
Vichard
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Kat m
Ixem
Bh &O
Dagster
Baltimore
Gary
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Police Chief Orders Granted Public Purpose Not for Duty Officers
A sergeant threatened to resign after learning police orders issued by the chief were meant for public guidance, not for officers on duty. The orders aimed to drive out undesirables, but officers were told to use discretion and let criminal elements alone. Critics blame Mayor Miller and the chief for rising crime and eroding discipline under Mayor Moore, with veteran officers condemning current conditions.
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Miller
Moore
Blasts Endanger Neighborhood Near Green Lake
Street blasting by nearby workers imperils homes and residents. RG Weedin threatens foreman with a shotgun after protests, while F C Williams reports the danger to authorities. A stump flies 100 feet, damaging a fence and church windows as frightened families seek action to stop the blasts.
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Weedin
Weedin Place
F.C. Willams
Williams
Free Methodist Church
70Th Et
Ween Place
Taft Trapped in Phone Booth Blocked by Booth
In New Haven on July 28 a letter from George Bush of Hot Springs recounts William Howard Taft being held prisoner in a standard phone booth. He could not exit, wrung and strained, until a carpenter rushed in and sawed him free.
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New Haven
Conn
Wm. H. Taft
George Bush
Hot Springs
Tash
Taft
Fleahy
Greenville Race Tension Fears Prompt Across City
Citizens fear a race war as white men openly condemn and expel black residents. The public suspects Smith is targeted as the “right negro,” and threats of swift, harsh action loom if violence occurs. Mob leaders are well known, but action against them hinges on a gubernatorial investigation.
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Smith
Greenville
Prince of Wales Plants Tree at Victoria Park
The Prince of Wales planted a tree in Victoria park as his final official act in the tercentenary celebration. The tree will be guarded as a memorial of his visit and a children's fete was held on the Plains of Abra. An historical costume ball follows at Parliament House before he sails for England aboard the Indomitable tomorrow.
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Sy United Press
Quebec
Prince of Wales
Victoria Park
Bia
Plains of
Abra
Parliament House
England
Indomitable
Britain Opens Factories Under New Patent Law
In London on July 28 the reopening of numerous factories under Britain's new patent law reportedly employed over 30,000 workers. The law requires devices patented in Great Britain to be manufactured in England and allows revoking foreign patents if not produced domestically, signaling a potential industrial shift affecting Germany the United States and Canada.
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London
Great Britain
England
Germany
United States
Canada
Laborer Gua Carlson Injured After Street Fall
Gua Carlson, a laborer, intoxicated, fell in the street striking his head on a curb stone and suffered a bad cut. He was taken by police to Wayside hospital.
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Gua Carlson
Wayside Hospital
Seattle and Portland Clearing Totals Report
Seattle clearings today amount to 1 518 731.58 with balances 115 328.70 Portland shows clearing today 958 785.00 and balances 186 416.00 ma and 652 228.00 clearings are noted alongside balance figures for the day
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Seattle
Portland
Fire in Basement at 1223 First Ave Ends Quietly
Fire in a basement at 1223 First Avenue last night was quickly extinguished. Only the stock wetting of P Taub, a tailor, and Carl Anderneur, a jeweler, suffered minor damage.
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P. Taub
Carl Anderneur
Steamer Ying King Sinks During Typhoon Near Canton
A typhoon off the Chinese coast sinks the Ying King, carrying about 300 Chinese to their deaths. Early reports say no Europeans or Americans were lost, though full details are not yet known.
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Canton
China
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