Fusion party held together by pleas from its leaders
Chicago July 14 a Labor and Forty-eight fusion platform committee nears a draft as Lafollette declines presidential bid and objections surface over planks on mines, war, and government ownership. The 48er group keeps talks active while Lafollette signals possible headship if platform meets his terms.
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Rent gouging alleged in Steubenville housing row
A Steubenville renter alleges his landlord refuses tenants with children and imposes a monthly rent tax per child. He claims the rule adds 2 dollars per child, 4 dollars for two, and so on, with rents rising when a child is born. He voiced disgust at the policy.
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Efforts to Operate Steel Mills in Youngstown District
In Youngstown on July 14 Carnegie Steel announced the closure of several units in the district. Mill officials said they would continue to operate despite the Interstate Commerce Commission order extending a coal mine supply preference for open top cars for 30 days. A three week shutdown suggestion was not accepted by mill operators who plan to run as long as possible, though the priority order may worsen congestion by restricting finished product shipments.
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Whiskey Runners Taken by Officers
Cleveland July 14 police halted a well organized liquor running ring with regular trips. Officers arrested three women and five men at a railroad station and seized fifty two quarts of liquor from suitcases found in the women's possession. They allegedly brought the liquor from Pittsburgh to Cleveland for delivery to the five men. The women reportedly ran daily trips before the traffic was stopped. All face charges of violating the national Prohibition act. The three women and two of the men were listed as from Pittsburgh.
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Cox Replies to the Harding Statement
Governor Cox, in Columbus on July 14, denounces Senator Harding for turning his porch into a listening post and replies to Harding’s charge that the League of Nations is a campaign issue. Cox vows a peace with honor and a new day learning from past lessons.
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Fusion party chaos as Single Tax group exits
Chicago July 14. An all night conference on the fusion party platform stalled as Forty-eighters clash with Lafollette forces over essential-industries nationalization and foreign relations. The Single Taxers withdrew after nominating Macauley for president and Barnum for vice president, signaling a potential split and a race for a compromise platform and candidates.
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Nobility Pays Last Look at Empress Eugenie in Madrid
Hundreds of Spanish nobles and others visited the palace of the Duke of Alba in Madrid to gaze for the last time upon the face of the late Empress Eugenie. Masses were being said continuously as the day progressed.
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Seventh Street Paving and Civic Upgrades
City council passed ordinances to repave Seventh street from Buckeye to South street and to construct cement sidewalks on both sides. A three-year installment plan for paving repairs and utility work was approved, with sidewalk work to begin after street paving. Fire and water department vehicle purchases were authorized, with costs not to exceed 1000 and 8000 dollars respectively.
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New Yorkers to travel by special train to Marion for Harding ceremony
Demand for reservations on a special train to Marion for the Harding notification ceremonies on July 22 has prompted a second car to be added. The event draws crowds from New York and other areas as preparations include meals, lodging, and street closures to handle visitors.
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Third Division Men Meet to Organize in Chicago
Chicago July 14 1918 More than 3000 veterans of the Third division assembled to plan national membership drive establish permanent headquarters in major cities elect officers and appoint committees The convention opened with a memorial prayer for those who died in France and announced a Marne drive later that day Major General Joseph T Dickman was named guest of honor at a banquet.
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Smallpox Hospital Carried Away in Connellsville
An outbreak of smallpox forced authorities to improvise as the municipal hospital on Mount Pleasant road was stolen. Only a few boards remained where the building stood, and patients were now housed in tents.
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German executioners strike for higher wages
A Berlin dispatch reports Hangmen in Germany halted executions for higher pay. In Meiningen the execution of a murderer could not proceed as the Halie and Munich hangmen refused to work, creating a nationwide pause in capital punishment.
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Windstorm Wreaks Havoc Across Washington State
A violent windstorm with a cloudburst damaged buildings and grain across southeastern Washington. Towns including Pullman Winona Wawawai Union Flats and others reported unroofed farms and demolished barns. Pullman’s state college farm suffered about 50000 in losses. Lewiston Idaho power plant failed after lightning and rain. Moscow Idaho was isolated for five hours but suffered no major damage. No fatalities reported.
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Bolsheviks Press Ahead Against Poles Across Front
Moscow dispatch reports Bolshevik forces crossing the Goryn near Revel and pushing toward Lida with fierce fighting. They claim to have occupied rail stations at Purdy Polotchany Ush atochka and to have driven enemy forces from Baranovitchi riverside positions including Mikhanivitchin and Statens as the front advances.
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Dyer Joins Oil Price Probe Call
Dyer from Missouri author of a resolution in the House seeking an investigation into rising kerosene gasoline and fuel oil prices. He is a Judiciary Committee member and has served in multiple Congresses after earlier unseating, with re election to later sessions.
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Coal Deliveries Stand Firm at Spa Conference
At Spa Belgium July 14 Premier Lloyd George told Dr Walter Simons the Allies will enforce the Versailles coal terms. German leaders Fehrenbach and Simons showed no willingness to yield. Allies demand 2 000 000 tons monthly while talks on a workingmen meeting at Essen were proposed but not yet answered.
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Miner Crushed by Fall of Slate at Piney Fork Mine
John Bors, 36, a coal miner, was killed when a fall of slate crushed him in No 2 mine of Jefferson Coal Co at Piney Fork. His son John Jr aged 16 witnessed the death and narrowly escaped burial. Coroner cites room placement neglect. Bors survived by his widow and six children.
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Ohio tax duplicate may top half billion dollars
The Ohio State Tax Commission estimates the state tax duplicate may exceed 500 million dollars. Fourteen counties are reappraising real and personal property values. Clark County Auditor R McKinney reports about a 2 million dollar rise in personal property, about 13 percent. If the trend holds, the total budget impact could surpass half a billion.
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