Chicago Riots Claim 78 Lives as Night of Violence Unfolds
Chicago endures a violent flare with 78 killed in rioting centered in the black belt. Police report 16 officers shot, two civilians dead, and a burn scarred city as troops are readied and Governor Lowden coordinates with Adjutant General Dickson. Several suspects, including former soldiers, are under arrest.
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Chicago
Dickson
Illinois
Ira Henry
Walter Sullivan
Black Belt
Jix
Pndt
Garrity
Loop
Ralph Cheney
Jeremiah Murray
John Dixon
Dixon
Gov. Lowden
Thompson
Sherman Hotel
Loop District
Thomas Smith
Bob Jones
Serbian relief man to head Washington sociology department
Dr. Howard Woolston of New York, who has been manager of Serbian relief for the American Red Cross in France, will become head of the University of Washington sociology department upon his return. He succeeds Dr. W. F. Ogburn, who resigned for government work. In a separate note from London, the Bath trades council suggests sending a packet of ginger to the postmaster general due to telegraph and mail delays.
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France
American Red Cross
Howard Woolston
New York
University of Washington
W. F. Ogburn
London
The
Bath Trades Council
Japanese Angle in Portland Rate Case
Cross examination of L C Gilman in the federal building sheds light on Seattle’s regional trade growth with Japan. He pins Seattle’s advantage on sea-oriented trade and superior terminals, aided by rail docks, while Portland relied more on land routes and coal costs.
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Seattle
Portland
L. C. Gilman
United States Railway Administration
Federal Building
J. N. Teal
Gilman
Japan
Oregon
Washington
Federal
Teal
Oswald West
Spokane
Seattle & St. Paul
Washington Field
J. P. Newell
Public Service Commission of
Newell
Pendleton
Sound
Japan buys up American oil interests in Mexico
Senator Phelan accused Japan of acquiring distressed American oil claims in Mexico as protection concerns grow amid oil shortages and British influence. He urged strong U.S. intervention to safeguard American rights and encourage production, citing a Manning report on protecting U.S. nationals abroad.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Japan
Mexia
Phelan
California
Rio Grande
Great Britain
United States
Mexico
Sam H. Manning
United States Bureau of Mines
Manning
Department of State
Carranza
Mark IL. Requa
Oil
United States Fuel Administration
George Otis Smith
Geological Survey and Mining
American Petroleum Company
Royal-Dutch- Shell Company
Police arrest suspected men in Portland-bound auto
George King 27 Jas Hall 62 and William Mills 44 are held on open charges in the city jail after arrest near Railroad ave and Madison st by Motorcycle Patrolman George F Reynolds and F L McCoy. A large quantity of covered goods including cigarets tobacco socks jellies lard condiment and two revolvers were found. pick keys were found in King and Mills.
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George King
Jas. Hall
Wm. Mills
Railroad Ave
Madison St
George F. Reynolds
F. L. McCoy
Portland
King and Mills
Hall
King
Milla
Full Dress Edict for Fleet Guests
San Francisco officials announce a full dress affair for visiting fleet guests. Women must be clothed to the chin and avoid bare back gowns or shoulder strap attire to prevent distraction for Eastern sailors. The committee argues such gowns suggest dishabille and would embarrass the male spectators.
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San Francisco
Fleet Schedule Changes Delays Arrive in San Francisco
The 12th naval district expects Washington word on the Pacific fleet itinerary after Secretary Daniels delayed the fleet’s San Francisco arrival to August 20. The armada will first reach San Diego on August 8. the later port call heightens its impression as additional ships join Admiral Rodman’s command.
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San Francisco
12Th Naval District
Washington
Pacific Fleet
Daniels
San Diego
Wilson
Admiral Rodman
Treasury notes seized include Come Back to Me inscription
In London a western suburb business handled notes from a day's trade that included a one pound sterling note bearing the back inscription Come Back to Me, Sweetheart in bold handwriting.
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London
Wilson to Review Pacific Fleet in Frisco
Secretary Daniels said President Wilson will review the Pacific fleet in San Francisco upon arrival, with fleet visits planned from Los Angeles to San Diego. The ships will stop at Santa Barbara, beaches near Los Angeles, and Monterey en route.
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Washington
Daniels
Wilson
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Monterey
Retired London Fishing Writer James B Engle Field
James Englefield known as Red Quill retires at 95 after decades as a leading fishing writer in London. He plans to spend his remaining years in Winchester, following a Walton like example.
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London
James Benglefield
Winchester
Izuwak Walton
Dental Clinic Promises Painless Modern Dentistry
One of the largest best equipped dental offices in the country offers high grade registered dentists, modern painless dentistry, and iron clad guarantees. Free examination and cost estimates provided with no obligation, emphasizing health links to overall well being.
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Seattle
State Dental Board
A Bride in Russia Fights to Escape Bolshevik Turmoil
In Petrograd a terrified bride endures jail abuse and theft as she is separated from her husband. He searches jails and bribes officials, finally securing freedom. They flee by train amid Bolshevik cruelty, typhoons, and shipboard strikes before reaching America.
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Alexis
Petrograd
Alexis Cormit
Crimea
Russia
Ivan Koslove
Mother and Seven Children Murdered near Nelsonville
In Kimberly, near Nelsonville Ohio, Mrs Tony Stravisar and her seven children aged 6 weeks to 10 years were found dead by fire and gas fumes. The room had coal oil sprinkled and the children were tied to beds, indicating a fatal arson scene investigated as a mass murder.
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Nelsonville
Ohio
Tony Stravisar
Kimberly
Here
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