17 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe a port area in South Ak with a union and a coal company. Details about their roles, relationships, and actions are unclear due to unreadable OCR segments.
Fragmentary report states three people were killed when trains passed a location near Genoa, with witness notes mentioning Mrs T J Dentol and others. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
A damaged fragment describes a balloon pacing event near Odon Rat’ Sund. The text mentions a long ascent and a 320 distance, with references to Tremett and Goody as figures and a time around forty five minutes, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person struck by horse on a Wednesday morning in Qdon. The report mentions injury severity, a Dr Borin rechecking condition, and the patient showing improvement by Wednesday night.
Western rail enginemen vote to strike over wage demands and refuse mediation by the general managers committee. They argue that joining the United States board of mediation would risk a moral hazard and note past arbitration failures due to railroads not implementing awards.
Washington reports a court of inquiry found sensational dispatches from Vera Cruz unsubstantiated. Secretary Daniels orders investigation. Garrison’s order suspending Bogart’s credentials is held in abeyance. Ensign William A. Richardson of the Arkansas is exonerated.
Denver reports the Behavelers and Protective Order of Elks approved restoring the goat as an initiation symbol after a long debate at the grand lodge. The change follows years of prior moves to remove horses play and emphasize dignified ceremonies.
Washington reports the House Naval Committee investigates the so called plucking board that retires officers. Admiral Knight insists Capt John Gibson’s record shows little contribution to naval service and calls the practice lawless. Protests from officers spur revisions and possible reinstatement bills for Gibson and others.
New York July 17 The Goulds and George J Gould have disposed by most of their Missouri Pacific stock once held for family control Now credited to individuals the family let go about 260000 shares valued at 26000000 while notes due June 1 were extended Hunters report a record trading day in Missouri Pacific with heavy volume before confirmation that the Gould estate and George J Gould reduced their holdings substantially to near zero remaining shares
Georges Carpentier defeats American opponent Gun Bod Smith after a foul filled sixth round in a 20 round schedule match held in London. Smith was credited with the foul leading to Carpentier’s decision.
The record outlines sharp exchanges as opponents challenge President's choice and Whit defends the selection. It notes concerns about influence and past connections, with a Democratic senator questioning the process and influence behind the nomination.
Fragmented report notes a dispute between Paul des Authortte and Carl Lah about a German phrase in a Paris newspaper. The piece cites German cues and a deadline of 48 hours set by a party identified as Caei Pyance.
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