Three Men Killed in Cabin Creek Coal Strike Clash
Associated Press reports three men died and another was fatally injured in a brief battle between striking miners and Wakeforest Coal Company watchmen on Cabin Creek. Frank Ginn and Don Slater were killed, with two attackers also dead. Slater died later from wounds. An inquiry by a special grand jury was planned.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Wakeforest Coal Company
Cabin Creek
Frank Ginn
Coal Company
Don Slater
Qhiey
Ginn
Slater
Wakeforest
Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal Company
United Mine Workers of America
Grand Jury
Bruner and Halligan Plead Guilty in Slander Case
Louisiana official J. O. Bruner and ex inspector J. E. Halligan pleaded guilty to slandering Dr. W. R. Dodson director of the state farm experiment station. They received 60 days in jail and fines of 200 dollars. Bach exonerated Dodson of wrongdoing.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
J. O. Bruner
Louisiana
Bruner
Halligan
Dodson
Held for murder of young niece in New Haven
New Haven Connecticut coroner declares Mrs Annie F Monohan responsible for the March death of her 17 year old niece Jennie McNamee by repeated poisonings. Insurance on McNamee stood at 2000 with Monohan named as beneficiary. The coroner notes Monohan was living with her third husband whose death followed a brief illness with similar symptoms.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Annie F. Monohan
Jennie McNamee
Miss McNamee
Menohan
Orleans Girl Defends Honor
In New Orleans on July 25 George W. Riehl jeweler was shot and killed by Augusta Agnes Edwards stenographer at Common and Carondelet streets. Riehl died en route to hospital after Edwards fired a revolver, striking him once in the temple. A note in her handbag claimed Riehl had ended her life and that she would kill him and destroy herself. Riehl leaves a wife and three children.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
lLa
George W. Riehl
Augusta Agnes Edwards
Common
Carondelet
Riehl
Arnica remedy claim and unclear injuries noted
In a fragmented note a consumer claim promotes Arnica plasters for burns cuts and bruises while a personal tale mentions a cut foot and disbelief in a cure. A miscaptioned photo reference to Evelyn Thaw dancing in London appears with judging remarks about the scene.
Lamar's Cunning Gets Him In Bad
The indictment of Wall Street operator David Lamar for impersonating a government officer to defraud J. P. Morgan, Lewis Cass Ledyard, and U S Steel was announced by Federal Attorney Marshall. Lamar allegedly impersonated Congressman A Mitchell Palmer on February 8. The case cites a broad government-officer rule from 1882 and carries up to three years in prison or a $1000 fine.
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Associated Press
New York
David Lamar
Wall Street
Marshall
Federal Grand Jury
Lamar
Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Lewis Cass Ledyard
J. P. Morgan
United States Steel Corporation
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Ledyard
Henry P. Davison
Temple Bowdoin
Arthur E. Newbold
William Pierson Hamilton
Edward T. Stotesbury
Charles Steele
William H., Porter
Thomas W. Lamont
Horato G. Lloyd
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Brewster
Congress
Senate Lobby
Union Pacific
Palmer
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Health For Children
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer a candy lozenge that expels worms and regulates bowels. It claims relief from grinding teeth, sleep crying, thirst and stomach pains in children and cites a testimonial from Mrs J A Bris bin of Elgin Illinois. Sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co and druggists for 25 cents.
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J. A. Brisbin
Elgin
Ill
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
van Antwerp Drug Co
Mobija
Ala
Negro Freedom Half Century Celebration to Go National
Illinois commission's executive committee met in Governor Dunne's office to plan a national scope for the fifty year celebration of black freedom. They will ask Congress for an appropriation to fund the national observance.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Fil
Ilinois Commission
Dunne
Congress
Prominent Woman Found Dead in Bed in Rhode Island
In Middletown Rhode Island Alice Prescott Mayer renowned horsewoman and social leader was found dead in bed at her country estate. Authorities believe her death was hastened by the earlier death of her husband W H Mayer with whom she was long billed as the inseparable pair.
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Associated Press
Middletown
R. I
Alice Prescott Mayer
W. H. Mayer
Tobacco Company Needs No Receiver in Kentucky Case
In Covington circuit court the judge refused to appoint a receiver for the Burley Tobacco Company. The suit, brought by Elmer B. Stansifer for stockholders and the company against Clarence Lebus and 50 others, argued assets were uncertain. The court found assets likely worth about 2 million with debts around 518 thousand.
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Associated Press
Covington
Burley Tobacco Company
Elmer B. Stansifer
Clarence Lebus
Wind Storm Deaths and Heat Wave Hit Philadelphia
A wind storm swept Philadelphia causing a man to be blown from a traveling crane into the Delaware River and drown. Eight heat deaths were reported at the coroner's office as temperatures reached 90 degrees. The storm disrupted all city districts.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Headless Body of Dressed Girl Found at Sea
Boston July 25 The headless body of a well dressed young woman, aged 16 to 20, was found in the ocean about 170 miles from Boston by Captain Charles White of the schooner Jennie Gilbert. The head appeared severed with a knife and the body, wrapped in canvas, was sunk after discovery. The clothing provided no identification.
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Boston
Charles White
Jennie Gilbert
Iain White
Captain White
Pankhurst and Suffragette Activists Face Arrests in London
In London on July 25 Emmeline Pankhurst was released after rearrest, while suffragette meeting organizers Mrs Pethick Lawrence and Lady Sybil Smith were arrested at the House of Commons entrance. Margaret Mackworth, once jailed for arson, left jail after hunger strike with license expired and paid a $50 fine. Evelyn Sharpe also detained as Sime and Lady Sybil Smith remain active in the W S P U. Lady Sybil is married to Vivian H Smith of Morgan Grenfell.
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Associated Press
London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Pethick Lawrence
Sybil Smith
Earl of Antrim
House of Commons
Margaret Mackworth
Davis
Backsliders
Edison Prompts Pondering on Summer Trousers
The writer chides Mr. Edison for not inventing practical summer trousers. He mocks designs that appear ill fitting or knotty on the legs, urging better garment innovation to suit men.
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Mr. Edison
President Wilson’s Antitrust Plan Revealed
Washington July 25. President Wilson has an antitrust policy of his own that may not involve amending the Sherman law. A new statute defining monopolies is contemplated, but he will not discuss details until tariff and currency matters are resolved and the December session of Congress begins.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
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Mobile
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