Roosevelt's World First Cable Message Starts Delayed
The first cable message from Oyster Bay toward a world loop faced delay due to a storm near Honolulu blocking the landing and splicing. Officials expected completion and transmission later today as Roosevelt prepares to address Huntington and the 260th anniversary celebration.
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Fyster Bay
Toly
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Anil
Honolulu
Manila
Postal Telégraph Company
New York
Yong
Tait Yostahday
Clarence Mackay
Cormmerdial Cable Company
Zendijeer
Leach
United States
Arsurume
Huntington
Giooki
Oyster Bay
San
Midway
Malta
Gibraltar
Lisbon
Azores
Hong Kong
Commercial
Canso
Guam
India
United States Senator Struck by Lightning in Rail Car
A lightning bolt struck the feed wire aboard a Williamsport bound train near Hagerstown on July 4 injuring United States Senator Lews B. McConina and several passengers. The senator was knocked from his seat and momentarily stunned while others suffered severe shocks and fainted. Smithsburg buildings were struck and dozens nearby were stunned.
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United States
Hagerstown
Lews B. McConina
Williamsport
Sanetor
Ontwomith
Smithsturg
Smelter Mens Walkout Threatens Denver Plants
About 300 Denver Smeltsmen’s Union members quit at the Omaha and Grout smelter of the American Smelting and Refining company. They walked out over an eight hour day demand, leaving furnaces to cool and risking heavy damage to the plant. Spreading to Globo smelter, 600 workers were drawn into the action, while 2600 workers in three plants face impact. managers warn plants may close. Police report a worker injured during disorder as strikes spread toda.
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New York
Guam
Taun
Suez
Postal Telegraph Company
Samuel FP. B. Morse
Morse
Alex. Graham Bell
Ocean
Cyrus W. Field
Denver
Cato
Denver Smeltsmen
Omaha
Grout
American Smicling & Kidining Company
Uneud
Wen
Globo Smelter
Athertran Amelting & Refining _company
Ora
Freentay
Wester
Fie Trust
Masmgor Kranklin Gaitaron
Glista
Ida
Tapiiner
William Idewardy
Chile
Track laying on Moffatt line commences July 10
The article notes track laying on the Moffatt line starts July 10 with work beginning at the Denver terminal yards and progressing toward Lerdan and Leeom Lure ton. It forecasts continuation along the route to Holder Hinsville and aims for completion by the end of December.
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Moffatt
Denver
Cede
Mane
Igor Ridway
Dina
Lerdan
Paul
Wiles
Fran Denver
Hole Hinsville
Witch of
Devember
Police unearth new swindle scheme with arrests
New York officers arrest Tomes O Brien and A H Biles on grand larceny charges tied to a counterfeit style scam. Victims include Frank and others, claiming pitches for coffee samples and promotional orders, with alleged schemes involving flyers and deceptive advertising along Wahoky Avenue.
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New York
Tomes O Brien
A. H. Biles
Frank
Itandall
Michmand
Fourth Celebrated in Washington City on Independence Day
Washington July 4 The Government and citizens of Washington celebrate Independence Day with a parade and a public meeting near the White House. Admiral Dewey and Secretary Moody spoke, praising the nation’s history and urging honesty in public service. The event featured music by the Marine Band and a choral performance by local children and attendees.
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Wishines of
Columbia
Noglar
Admiral Dewey
Kecretary Moody
Me Passer
Hinge ¢Rowda
Bo MR. Young
Startvl
Capitol
White House
Great Brees
McVayland
Barry Bulkley
Cay
Tugsersul
Aperell
New Republic
Congress
France
Ineneta
Hell
Addrens
Ander de Grasse
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Atwell
Allleen
Mink Inlet
Pnagiuinia Casentinen
Ravenge
Tie
Marine Band
Seimol Chiliren
Audiancs
Japan and Britain Deliver Note to China in July 1946
A Taunton dispatch cites St Petersburg via Sveb summarizing a note from Japanese and British ministers to the Chinese government. It reports Russia’s actions threaten Far East interests and notes troop movements from Manchuria to Baghdind, with Britain and the United States pressing for an Anglo American accord and a five day response window.
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Adesan
St. Petersburg
Sveb
Ipo
Inh
Sunil
Nye
Lerma
Russia
Sinoburla
Pores ii
Thisjona
Manohorin
Baghind
Fmpan
Kauri J
Ching
Treasure Trove Found On Connecticut Island
A Connecticut island yielded a cache when a dig opened a tin box inside a rock crevice. The box contained a valuable bladed gem and a diamond praised as brilliant, amid lore of an expedition and historical finds. Local observers noted American artifacts and a report of the discovery spread through the community.
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New Haven
Conn
Ted
Anne Bhatter
Killed on the Gould Estate Causes Fear Among Horses
Report from Port Washington describes a distressing incident on the Gould estate where a yacht sighting frightened horses and led to a fatal event. Witnesses recall a panicked scene at the dock as Howard Gaull’s property became the focus of the unrest. The account notes a single fatality and widespread alarm among workers and bystanders.
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Gould
Port Washington
Howard Gaull
Aghialle
Nnn
Commercial Treaty Delays Opening of Manchuria Ports
Shanghai July 4 A rudimentary report indicates the American treaty framework stands awaiting formal ratification. Chinese authorities resist concessions demanding harbor access while Pekin faces pressure to define a concrete policy on Mindaiti ports.
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Shanghai
Cho Pont
Mindaitia
Pekin
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