Waterworks Bore Tragedy After Lake Erie Explosion
Cleveland reports twenty two dead and several dying after a gas explosion in a waterworks tunnel under Lake Erie five miles from shore. Eleven workers and rescuers died. eight bodies recovered. others in critical condition. Rescue efforts hampered by gas and lack of oxygen. mayor to order investigations into responsibility.
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Lake Erie
Cleveland
Vanen
Davis
Newton D. Baker
Secretary of War State
Federal County
Search in San Francisco for anarchist after parade bombing
San Francisco July 25 The entire police department and thousands search for the man who exploded a bomb during Saturdays preparedness parade. Only a few clues were obtained. Another man injured by the bombing died today raising the death toll to seven.
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San Francisco
Last Rites For Indiana Poet James Whitcomb Riley
Simple funeral services for James Whitcomb Riley were held in Indianapolis with large crowds at the cemetery paying tribute to the celebrated Indiana poet.
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Indianapolis
James Whitcomb Riley
Funeral Held For Former Senator Patterson In Denver
Flags were half mast as the funeral for former Senator Thomas M. Patterson was held in Denver with President Wilson sending a grief message.
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Denver
Thomas M. Patterson
Wilson
Disturbance at San Antonio Involves Troopers and Saloon
Funston reported a clash last night as negro troopers of the Eighth Illinois regiment said they threw white soldiers out of a saloon. The provost guard shot and slightly wounded three soldiers in the incident.
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Washington
Funston
San Antonio
Eighth Illinois Regiment
Freight wreck kills two in Pueblo fire damages large loss
Two people were killed and one injured in a freight wreck near Pueblo on July 25. Part of the wreckage caught fire, causing property losses estimated at 980,000.
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Pueblo
United States Nears Purchase of Danish West Indies
Washington reports negotiations nearly complete for United States purchase of the Danish West Indies from Denmark for 25 million dollars. A treaty will likely be signed and sent to the senate, with the three eastern islands of Porto Rico to serve as a base. The acquisition ends a long unsuccessful diplomatic effort since the Civil War.
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Washington
White House
Sprinkling Rule Change Announced for Districts
The notice lists revised sprinkling times starting today for four districts. District 1 west of Short Line and south of Fremont will water in the evening and every other evening until August 6. District 2 west of Short Line and north of Fremont will water in the evening and every other evening until August 7. District 3 east of Short Line and north of Center will sprinkle every other morning. District 4 near Fast Short Line tracks south of Center will sprinkle every other morning.
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Short Line
Fremont
Center
Villistas Beaten Across Encounters General Claims
El Paso July 25 General Obregon denied Pershing sent reports of a Villista march on Torreon and said the bandits were defeated in every encounter.
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el Paso
Obregon
Pershing
Washington
Torreon
Publisher Released After Embassy Representations
S. S. McClure, American publisher, was detained aboard the American liner Philadelphia in Liverpool yesterday and released today after representations by the American embassy.
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New York
S. S. McClure
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Ireland's Condition is Serious After Sinn Fein Revolt
London reports Ireland is in chaos with a makeshift government and no organized leadership. Major General John Maxwell maintains military control as factions clash and England faces a hard task restoring order and unity.
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London
Ireland
Sinn Fein
England
John Maxwell
Movements of Deutschland Watched by Coastal Authorities
Baltimore July 25 British car ferry steamer anchored off the merchant submarine Deutschland’s berth worry officials of the Eastern Forwarding company. Timmins tug searchlight flashed on the British vessel through the night as Captain Zach Cullison reported aboard. Deutschland was said to carry no gold. Bremen might. Strangers have been reported near the submarine with others stationed along Chesapeake Bay to the capes.
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Baltimore
Eastern
Timmons
Zach Cullison
The
Virginian
Capes
Japan to Build Imperial Palace in Seoul for Imperial Visits
Seoul July 25 reports Japan plans a detached imperial palace in Seoul to host the emperor and empress during visits to Korea, then part of the Japanese empire. The project, delayed by Emperor Yoshihito's coronation, has been under consideration for some time.
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Seoul
Korea
Japan
Yoshihito
Carranza orders Trevino to pacify northern Mexico
Chihuahua City reports on July 25 that Venustiano Carranza directs General Trevino to restore order and rehabilitate the northern region of Mexico, outlining military and civil measures to quell unrest and reestablish governance.
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Chihuahua City
Carranza
Trevino
Mexico
Copper Prices in Newark Market Report
In Newark on July 25 copper electrolytic 3 traded at 24.27 dollars per unit. The market update notes current price levels and confirms the brief quotation for copper.
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Newark
Peculiar Sugar Theft Chase Ends With Wounded Suspect
Officer Morrison reported a dramatic chase last night on West Fremont and Garfield avenues as a man carrying a large sack of cane sugar fled after a halt was called. The officer fired and believes he wounded the fugitive in the arm, who staggered before slipping away in the 500 block of North Arthur. The sack was brought to the police station. no sugar theft report is confirmed. Also, three detainees faced the judge with ten dollar fines. one paid, others to jail. An intoxication case was postponed due to the defendant’s condition.
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Morrison
Streim
Fremont Street
Garfield Avenue
North Arthur
Fifth Avenue Bus Strike Ends in New York
The Fifth Avenue Coach Company reports nearly all striking workers have agreed to return after a pay raise. Richard W. Meade says the raise was planned and the strike cost the company about 50,000 dollars with a 500 passenger loss in the week.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Richard W. Meade
Fifth Avenue Coach Company
Nebraska Conventions Open Under Primary Law
Lincoln hosts the Republican state convention while Hastings hosts the Democratic event to ratify primary tickets adopt platforms and name new state central committees.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Hastings
Daily Toll of Dread Paralysis Epidemic
New York reports thirty eight children dead and 150 stricken by infantile paralysis in the last twenty four hours.
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New York
All About Toilers And Architects In The West
A mixed text fragment reports on associates in Idaho states, listing members from Twin Falls to Pocatello connected to an architectural body. It notes a sudden death on Monday at 4 am of a reservation-based figure aged about seventy, with a family, estate around 200 dollars, and a funeral held in the reservation cemetery.
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Boise
Ralph Dixie
Progressives to Confer on Situation Ahead of Chicago Rally
Progressive leaders said a conference of the party’s leaders will be held this week in an eastern city to prepare for the national meeting in Chicago on August 5. The conference will settle questions concerning the party’s attitude in the forthcoming campaign.
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New York
Chicago
Deutschland sails delay and Allied wary near Cape Henry
Baltimore July 25 Captain Koenig states the Deutschland will sail when ready with no cause for alarm. Ambassadors and German officials expected to visit. Norfolk reports Allied cruisers shadowing the Deutschland amid rumors of German submarine activity and a large allied fleet near Cape Henry. The Bremen’s absence fuels expectations and caution over any sea departure.
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Baltimore
Koenig
von Bernstorff
Wast
Norfolk
Deutschland
Cape Henry
Washington braces for action on British blacklist
The United States plans vigorous action to protect American firms blacklisted by Great Britain. President Wilson and the state department pursue extensive diplomacy and information gathering as officials anticipate allied measures under Britain's trading with the enemy act.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
State Department
England
Protest Against British Blacklist Expands Nationwide
A committee of fifty New York firms and individuals widens its protest against Britain's blacklist and seeks aid from merchants and bankers nationwide. Americans call the blacklist illegal and absurd, with letters and telegrams from across the country urging the United States to intervene and annul the blacklist.
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New York
England
United States
Submerged Neckar Aids Deutschland Crew Nightly on Pier
A communion service was held aboard the Neckar for the Deutschland crew nearing departure. The Deutschland shows partial submersion and engines reportedly tested as fuel oil odor and blue smoke appeared. wireless gear was sealed by a government inspector. No clearance papers filed yet, but arrangements may occur after hours.
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Baltimore
Neckar
Otto Apitz
Customs House
Kaiser urges crushing England on Somme front
Dispatches from Berne quote Emperor William addressing German troops on the Somme front. He declares England must be crushed at all hazards and frames England as the aggressor, urging comrades to fight to break the English offensive and defend German territory. He accuses England of plotting to destroy Germany and insists the enemy must sue for peace on favorable terms.
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London
Berne
William
Somme
England
Germany
Tuberculosis Drives 116000 French Soldiers From Service
Paris July 25 report shows tuberculosis has led to the discharge of 116000 French soldiers. The figures reflect wartime health impacts and manpower losses in the French forces.
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Paris
Women police making good in London munition works
London reports from July say women police are performing well. They search workers for contraband, patrol trains and yards, inspect passports, and enforce order, earning ten dollars weekly plus fares. Sergeants and inspectors earn eleven and twelve dollars. The chief officer notes teachers fit for duties demanding patience and tact. Government invites more appointments at munition sites.
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London
Made Raid On The Mexicans In Juarez
El Paso July 24 General Gonzales commanding Juarez protested to Gene Bell over Ninth Massachusetts infantry outposts crossing into Mexico last night and firing on homes south of the border without provocation. Bell pledged to investigate and punish any disobeyed orders to answer fire.
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el Paso
Gonzales
Juarez
Gene Bell
Ninth Massachusetts Infantry
Mexico
Wilson backs naval program with four dreadnoughts
Official word from Washington states President Wilson backs the naval bill as it passes the senate. The plan calls for four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers to be built immediately.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Funston Blames it on Guards
In San Antonio on July 25 officers investigate a shooting affray in which provost guards wounded three rioting soldiers. Tensions rose after derogatory remarks by white soldiers and civilians. An investigation is ongoing and the camp is quiet.
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San Antonio
Kiehth Hhnois Negro Regiment
Bell
Funston
Massachusetts
el Paso
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F. L. McGrew
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