ESE REPUBLIC REPORTS TUMULT AS TROOPS MOVE NEAR NANKIN
The northern government declares martial law as troops mass around Nanking amid a shaky response from southern leaders. Sun Yat Sen issues a steadfast manifesto urging continued resistance, while reinforcements push 60,000 troops toward Hu Peh province and the Pukow railway area. In Memphis a drowning incident ends tragically with Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s political echoes felt across the region.
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Nanking
Kwo Ming Tang Party
Pukow
Pod Kwapetun U
Hu Peh
Ingoude
Reame
Sun Yet Sen
Wealdent
Dr. Sun
Yat Sen
Women Bank Run Stirs Chicago Suburb
In Washington on July 24 a run on Kenwood Trust and Savings bank challenged orderly opening. Women depositors surged in and police clashed with the crowd before officials reassured cash availability. Fort Dearborn National Bank guaranteed deposits as five local businessmen mobilized a $30 000 effort to steady confidence.
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Washington
Kenwood Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
A. K. Brown
Fort Dearborn
Peace Parley for Balkans Opens in Sofia
July 23 reports from Sofia Bulgaria that Servia and Greece agreed on peace negotiations with Bulgaria to occur in Bucharest An armistice in Nish is likely to be concluded within days Greece demands simultaneous signing of peace accords Roumania refuses Turkey participation Lieut Gen Nelson Miles retired appeals to American Red Cross for funds for Macedonian refugees
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Necosalions Swith
Bucharest
Nish
Man Drowns While Rescuing, Postmaster Convicted
July 24 report from Memphis describes a man who attempted a rescue and drowned near the river. The article notes the former postmaster was convicted of soliciting campaign funds, tying local political and municipal failures into the incident.
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Ter
Memphis
Tennessee
Owen’s
Frankie Bradnore Gwynn
Dutro
Fayetteville
A W. Dutro
Slit Skirt Foils Mad Steer At Pittsburg Stunt
July 24 at Pittsburg a frightened steer charged a crowd as Miss Helen Grasmeth escaped in a recent gown. Mrs Harvey S Wallace lost balance and was trampled, suffering severe injuries while Miss Grasmeth found a path to safety aided by her gown.
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Pittsburg
Mack
Mies
Helen Grasmeth
Harvey S Wallace
Misa Greameth
Mrs. Wallace
Miss Greameth
Democrat Wins Tariff Test in Sixth District Race
Newark July 24 Archibald C Hart Democrat won Congress in the Sixth district by an actual majority over Maj. Stephen Wood McClave Republican and Herbert M Bailey Progressive, with McClave second placing Bailey by fewer than 600 votes. The result follows last fall when McClave led the Progressive rival by 1,866. The election is seen as a test of Wilton administration tariff stance.
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Newark
N.J
Archibald C Hart
Congress
Stephen Wood McClave
Herbert M. Bailey
McClave
Wilton
Shuts Down to Foil Strike in Copper Country
Fifteen thousand mine workers in Michigan's copper district, spanning Houghton Ontonagon Keweenaw, were laid off as mines closed in anticipation of a strike order from the Western Federation of Miners. Operators halted operations despite only a portion of workers belonging to the union, after demands for recognition an eight hour day and better conditions were rejected.
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Marquette
Mich
Michiegan
Houghton
Kettehaway Ontonagon
Western Federation of Miners
Miners’ Organization
Bulgaria’s Double Protest Over Turk Atrocities
Sofia reports Bulgarian note protesting Turkish atrocities in Adrianople and Kirk-Kilisse. It accuses Muslims of massacres and cruel treatment while reclaiming cities, and condemns renewed Turkish occupation as a breach of the London treaty. Also reports a soda water tank explosion in New York causing a big fire.
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Sofia
Adrianople
Kirk-Kilisse
Bulgaria
London
New York
Mulhall Testimony Questions Lobby Scandal Details
Washington July 24 Col M M Mulhall resumes in senate lobby committee scrutiny as he admits errors about former Representative James E Watson and his ties to private interests in 1909. Senators Clapp Nelson and Cummins dispute his claims while the NA M case widens with cross examination and letter readings.
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Washington
Col. M. M. Munhall
Senate
N. A. MM
James £. Watson
House
Watson
Muthall
Clapp
Nelson
Cummins
Clozely
Mulhall
X. Awm
Dantury
Senate moves tariff bill amid brief reading and votes
In a July 24 session the senate read the administration tariff bill and began debate. A key amendment failed 80 to 26 as La Follette Works Jones Borah Crawford Cutumina Bristow Norris and Poindexter sided with Democrats, signaling GOP support for reductions This sets up a speedy final vote with Democrats ready for speeches but withholding formal debate per leaders.
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Senate
Advanali
la Folette
Works
Jones
Borah
Crawford
Cutumina
Bristow
Norris
Poindotter
PLAN WEEKLY FARM LETTER TO FARMERS FROM WASHINGTON
Secretary Houston announces a weekly farm letter to 35 000 township and 400 county correspondents delivering current crop conditions prices pests pure food rulings and irrigated land issues. The plan also discontinues the monthly Cro Reporter as its news arrived too late to aid farmers.
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Washington
Hauston
Department of Agriculture
Cro: Reporter
Department
Houston
Troops Deployed Over Mine District Amid Lockout
Lansing reports state military authorities plan to send aid to northern Michigan copper country if the 35,000 workers, largely foreign born, face prolonged shutdown. Despite no serious riots yet, concerns rise over potential unrest and sparse police protection in mining towns.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Fire kills many at Binghamton clothing plant blaze
At Binghamton New York a deadly fire at the Binghamton Clothing Co plant is blamed on unsafe conditions. Coroner and district attorney probe factory laws while the state labor department conducts an independent review. Seventeen women and girls are injured with at least ten expected to die. Bodies burned beyond recognition await identification in the morgue as rescuers describe charred stairwells and frantic escapes.
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Binghamton
NM. Y
Binghamton Clothing Co
State Labor Department
Walt
Reed R.man
Freeman
Welron
Threq Eiris
President Wilson Seeks Armistice and Unified Mexican Election
President Wilson proposes all Mexican factions suspend arms and accept a fair election with U S recognition for the winner. He hints at lifting arms embargoes while Congress debates neutrality rules. Senator Bacon notes Huerta's illegitimacy, favoring a neutral, equal stance for Carranza and Huerta alike to resolve the crisis.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Senster Bacon
Flood
Huerta
Madero
Congress
Carranza
Mexico
Revonuetion
Wiigon
Bona Fide
Fires blank in Parliament in London
In the House of Commons a blank cartridge was fired from the strangers’ gallery during Home Secretary McKenna’s reply to Kier Hardie on Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst’s rearrest. The shooter, a Socialist from Leeds named Washington, was ejected and the pistol proved harmless amid member relief. A prior incident on July 11 with a toy pistol caused a panic and prompted tighter checks.
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London
House of Commons
McKenna
James Kier Hardie
Emmeline Pankhurst
Washington
Leeds
Servians Capture Belogradchik Amid Fierce Bulgarian Fight
Belgrade reports a Bulgarian battle near Belogradchik where heavy losses were sustained on both sides. The clash at St Nicholas dominated the fighting as Greeks and Servians pressed the Bulgarians despite peace talks at Wish. Rumors say Roumanian maneuvers toward Sofia may press on. Senator’s Daughter Lane McBride announces a Socialist stamp tour of Pennsylvania next month.
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Belgrade
Belogradchik
Bulgaria
St. Nicholas
Sofa
Sogtaline Washington
Nine Lane McBride
O¢ Giator Lane
Pennsylvania
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New Jersey
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Peter Breen
Breen
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Citizens Industrial Association of St Louis
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