Chicago Heat Wave Sees 25 Deaths by Noon
Chicago reports twenty five heat related deaths before noon as the city endures the hottest day on record. many factories refuse entry and two large steel mills close citing dangerous conditions. rolling mills register 140 to 160 degrees as workers walk off en masse. interstate heat persists with showers offering limited relief in some areas.
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Gotham
Chicago
Washington
Mississippi
Five hundred Villistas captured amnesty issued in Za catecas
Mexico City reports General Plank captured five hundred Villistas in Zacatecas state and granted amnesty. Ignacia Media killed in a San Luis Potosi engagement. General Funston recommends fifty thousand dollars for rebuilding Pershing's supply road Columbus to Colonia Dublan. no action taken.
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Mexico City
Zacatecas
Plank
Ignacia Media
San Luis Potosi
San Antonio
Funston
War Department
Pershing
Columbus
Colonia Dublan
Submarine Clash Sinks British Patrol Boat Off Scotland
Berlin reports a naval engagement off the Scottish coast where several German submarines fought three British patrol boats. One British vessel was sunk in the battle, according to the dispatch received here on July 28.
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Berlin
Scotland
Germany’s Fryatt Execution Feared to Widen War Strain
Washington reports allied circles view Germany’s execution of Charles Fryatt as a brutal breach of international law. Reprisals by Britain feared to follow and may push Germany to alter its submarine policy.
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Washington
Germany
Charles Fryatt
Allied cruiser sighted near Virginia Capes
Norfolk July 28 Commander Louis Shane of the United States cruiser Neptune corroborated statements by officers of the battleship Louisiana that they saw an allied cruiser within the Virginia capes Tuesday and that they could identify the vessel.
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Norfolk
Louis Shane
United States
Neptune
Louisiana
Virginia Capes
Wise action of a state official
Denver July 28 Attorney General Farrar announced he would recommend dismissing eighty cases arising from disorders during the coal strike. He said the move would serve the best interests of the state.
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Denver
Farrar
Favors Increased Building Program In Naval Bill
Washington reports House and Senate conferees opened talks to resolve the naval bill. The president remains committed to a senate version proposing a larger naval building program.
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Washington
House
Senate
Checking Up I. W. W. Crowd in Redfield Riot
Redfield South Dakota July 28 two hundred fifty armed men patrol streets to check Industrial Workers of the World disturbances. Three were shot in yesterday's clashes.
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Redfield
S. D
Trade Commission Confers With Western Operators
Denver July 28 report that operators of Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico coal regions conferred with the federal trade commission on the industry.
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Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Federal Trade Commission
No Diminution in Mortality Amid Epidemic
New York reports no improvement in the infantile epidemic with 35 deaths and 134 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to the daily bulletin.
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New York
Daily Bulletin
Robbery Nipped In Time As Jewels Found In Shoe
Mrs. W. M. McCarty reported jewelry worth about 2500 dollars missing from her North Arthur home around 11 am. Deputy Price and Officer Young detained the maid, but jewels were later found in the toe of a shoe in the bedroom closet. The maid proclaimed innocence. authorities released her after recovery.
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W. M. McCarty
North Arthur Avenue
Wm. McCarty
Sheriff’ Office
Price
Officer Young
City Force
McCarty
Denver
Missouri
Pocatello
Motherhood dispute over Baby Trene ends in dismissal
Chicago July 28 charges of producing a spurious heir and perjury against Mrs Anna Dollie Ledgewood Matters were dismissed. The case arose from rival claims by Mrs Matters and Canadian girl Margaret Ryan to the maternity of Baby Trene, presented as the heir to the late husband’s estate.
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Chicago
Anna Dollie Ledgewood
Matters
Margaret Ryan
Trene
National Council of Women Voters Finishes Session
Cheyenne July 28 The National Council of Women Voters completed its business session and expected to adjourn later today concluding a two day meeting in the city.
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Cheyenne
National Council of Women Voters
Hughes Plans Western Tour Start August Fifth
New York July 28 Charles E Hughes announces plans for a western tour beginning August fifth. The proposal outlines a series of stops to discuss policy and campaign issues with regional audiences and volunteers.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Great Graft of United States in War Supplies
Washington reports bilateral foreign trade closed the greatest year in its history with a June 30 balance of 2.165 billion dollars in favor of American exporters. The surplus reflects wartime exports and unmatched U S demand for materials.
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United States
Washington
Butte Man Plans Gate City Plant Branch
L. Davis of Lightning Soap Manufacturing, Pocatello, visits Butte and announces plans to open a local plant north of town near the railroad. He will exhibit products in the old post office building and aims to begin operations by September, creating about a dozen jobs.
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Butte
Gate City
L. Davis
Lightning Soap Manufacturing Company
Pocatello
West Center
Copper firm on electrolytic market in New York
METAL MARKET reports copper prices steady in New York on July 28 with electrolytic copper quoted at 24.50 to 27 cents per pound. This brief note indicates market firmness in the metal trade.
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New York
Mexican border plan gains partial support from Carranza
Washington July 28 The cabinet reviewed the Mexican situation and Ambassador Arredondo may be summoned late today to receive President Wilson in final decision on Carranza's plan appointing a border commission Carranza acceded partially to the American viewpoint.
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Washington
Arredondo
Wilson
Carranza
New York Street Car Strike Intensifies Across City
New York July 28 The Nation Association of Street Car Workers continues efforts to unionize all motormen and conductors in New York City. Leaders predict a citywide strike on all lines and say about a hundred were injured in yesterday’s rioting with one strike breaker killed. Union leaders claim a 750000 dollar strike fund, while company managers deny spreading danger.
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New York
the Nation Association of
New York City
Mooney Held in Bomb Plot Ties in Frisco
San Francisco police say labor agitator Thomas J. Mooney is held in connection with a preparedness parade bomb explosion. Authorities claim evidence links Mooney to a gang responsible for the blast and identify him as its leader.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Mooney
Executed Captain Fryatt of Brussells Steamship
Berlin reports Charles Fryatt captain of the Brussells was executed after a court martial for allegedly attempting to ram a German submarine following his capture by German destroyers. The action underscores wartime naval discipline during the ongoing conflict.
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Berlin
Charles Fryatt
Brussells
Fryatt
Bremen Capture Not Confirmed Amid Atlantic Trade
Portland Maine July 28 A telegram claimed the German submarine Bremen was captured and towed toward Halifax but reliability is doubtful. The Bremen may instead be near the Chesapeake Bay awaiting an opportune moment to dash from the Cape. Thomas F Timmins towed Deutschland with coal stores filling bunkers, enough for days. The Deutschland tests continued behind barges while Neckar’s crew enjoyed lighted entertainment nearby. Congressmen led by J Hampton Moore sought views of the submersible but were denied access.
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Bremen
Halifax
Chesapeake Bay
Capes
Thomas F. Timmins
Deutschland
Timmins
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Deutschland’s
Hinch
Naval department denies Bremen capture report
Ottawa reports the naval department dismissed U S claims that the German submarine Bremen was captured and taken to Halifax. The denial clarifies no such seizure or transfer has occurred.
German submarine Deut to not sail without Bremen details
Baltimore reports the German submarine Deut will not sail until full information on Bremen is received and will not attempt a secret departure. The note says there will be no secret leaving.
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Baltimore
Deut
Bremen
Bremen Not There Captured Submarine Report Contradicted
St John July 28 reports say the German submarine Bremen was captured and sent to Halifax. Halifax later declared the Bremen not there creating conflicting statements about the submarine’s status.
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St. John
New Brunswick
J. D. Hazen
Marine
Halifax
Timmins to Tow Baltimore July 28 with Deutschland papers
Capt Paul Keenig prepares to sail the submarine freight ship Deutschland, now held with clearance papers in hand and likely ready for departure. Authorities note all appears in order for the vessel’s imminent voyage from Baltimore, pending final checks.
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Timmins
Baltimore
Paul Keenig
Tungsten Boom Elevates Nederland in Gold Rush Style
United States tungsten output in the first half of the year reached 3290 tons valued at 9 million dollars, surpassing all prior twelve months. War era prices boosted activity with Colorado leading production and California second. Nederland, Colorado, grew as a mining camp town.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
Colorado
California
Nederland
British Capture Delville Wood in Verdun Theater
World War I update from Paris and Berlin reports a broad array of actions. British seize Delville wood securing positions won recently while Verdun battles rage with high violence. Russian recon unit clears German trenches in Champagne as Russia advances in Galicia and Asia Minor. Serbian offensive against Bulgaria unfolds in Macedonia with key positions taken. Italians gain in Austrian zones per Rome. German attacks in Somme fail. two German planes shot down. Serbians hold positions amid Bulgarian counterattacks as fighting continues.
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Delville Wood
Verdun
Champagne
Paris
Russia
Galicia
Asia Minor
Macedonia
Rome
Berlin
Somme
Thiaumont
Baranovichi
Volhynia
Eddie Walsh Plays the Hero
Chicago July 38 Ed Walsh of the Chicago White Sox saved two girls from drowning in a lake. He refused to discuss the rescue, noting he did not know the names of the swimmers.
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Chicago
Ed Walsh
Chicago White Sox
Walsh
Woman Killed by Fast Train at Geneva Illinois
Mrs M J Sims of Pocatello was killed waiting at Geneva station for a Chicago and Northwestern train home west. Her husband was badly bruised and their son witnessed the tragedy. The exact cause is not yet known. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Geneva
Ill
M. J. Sims
H. R. Bucks
North Johnson Avenue
Chicago & Northwestern
Pocatello
Mr. Bucks
Salt Lake
Mrs. Buck
Pacific Woodmen Divorced From the Parent Body
Denver reports that the Woodmen of the World Pacific jurisdiction adopted a plan to sever all contractural relations with the sovereign camp and form an independent fraternal insurance society to be named Woodmen of the World. A new ritual will be adopted and rates for women members and family joint membership drafted. Headquarters will be in Denver with about 115,000 members across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast states.
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Denver
Woodmen of the World
Pacific
Committee On Laws
Reno
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Woman Spy Pfadt Sentenced for Treason in Marseille
Berlin reports a French military court in Marseille sentenced a woman named Pfadt to death for treason and espionage on May 18. The Overseas News Agency notes the supreme court rejected the appeal, making the sentence valid.
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Berlin
Marseilles
Pfadt
Supreme Court
German Front Morale Stands Against Russian Onslaught
On the Riga Front July 28 Associated Press reports German positions are strong with high spirits. Morale rumors diminish and anti American sentiment denied by soldiers who say they hate neither Americans nor Russians and that American ammunition is of political concern, not a hatred.
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Riga
Associated Press
Idaho Camp in Arizona Struck by Cyclone
Nogales Arizona July 28 once more the Second Idaho infantry camp has been wrecked by an Arizona tornado during mess call. Wind hail rain and electric deluge struck Nogales. Hospital tents were first to go with several men exposed to rain and shock though none seriously injured. Regimental records and orders were scattered under a collapsed headquarters tent. The camp will be restored to order today.
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Nogales
Ariz
Idaho
Mess Call
Connecticut
Suit Against Union Pacific for Injured Horses
Baren C Byrd, a horse buyer, filed a federal suit against Union Pacific Railroad seeking 3250 damages plus interest and costs. He alleges careless shipment of fifty one horses and four colts from Walcott Wyoming to Blue Ridge Georgia. Upon arrival many animals had manes and tails eaten due to lack of feed and ten horses plus four colts died after delivery.
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Salt Lake
Baren C Byrd
Union Pacific Railroad Company
United States District Court
Walcott
Wyo
Blue Ridge
President Wilson Nominates Farm Loan Board Members
President Wilson named Char I. Lobdell of Great Bend Kansas George W. Morris of Philadelphia W S A Smith of Sioux City Iowa and Herbert Quick of Berkeley Springs Virginia as members of the farm loan board created under the rural credits bill. Secretary of agriculture serves as ex officio member of the board.
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Washington
Wilson
Char I. Lobdell
Great Bend
George W. Morris
Philadelphia
W. S. A. Smith
Sioux City
Herbert Quick
Berkeley Springs
Farm Loan Board
Eas Gress
En Ge
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