President Wilson Appeals For Modernizing Independence
President Wilson spoke at Independence Square, urging application of the Declaration’s principles to U S business, politics, and foreign policy. He warned against actions abroad he would not take at home, defended U S duty in Mexico and Panama, and noted a tense crowd control moment as Marines protected the speaker. The Philadelphia celebration marked the 178th anniversary of Independence with governors and delegates present.
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Wilson
Philadelphia
Independence Square
President Wilson
United States
Paper Delivery Contact Instructions
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o clock due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 to receive a copy. After 6 30 p m report complaints to the other phone 2900 Blue or No 2 after five p m.
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Carlier Hay
Remarkable life of Captain Andrew Lewis ends in Chicago
Chicago July 4 Captain Andrew Lewis veteran lake captain died at 83 after a life spanning the era of rope and canvas. He was shanghaied as a boy in San Francisco, sailed to California during the gold rush, fought for the Union in the Civil War, and later commanded lake steamers in Chicago.
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Chicago
Andrew Lewis
Lewis
San Francisco
Liverpool
California
Gothland
Baltic Sea
South America
Tie
Stockholm
Sweden
Mobile
Western Association of Cal Starpia Pioneers
Lake Stemi- Ppr
Naon Continues Mediation Work in Washington
Washington July 4 Naon of Argentina one of the mediators at the Niagara conference returned to the capital and prepared for conferences with leaders of the constitutionalist agency. He will confer with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. A conference with the constitutionalists was not arranged but likely early next week. While Carranza canvasses his generals on delegates to treat with Huerta emissaries Naon will promote a settlement by Mexicans. Suarez of Chile and da Maria of Brazil will not return to Washington until later. Agents said no further messages from Carranza today.
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Washington
D. C
Naon
Argentina
Constitutionalist Agency
Wilson
Bryan
Carranza
Huerta
Naor
New Champion Clabby Wins World Middleweight Title
Sydney July 4 Jimmy Clabby of Hammond Ind won tonight on a foul by Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh Wis for the world middleweight championship. The eighth round foul ended a hard fought bout with Clabby’s superior skill prevailing as the crowd watched a violent but impressive contest. A large crowd attended and the match had been scheduled for ten rounds.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Jimmy Clabby
Nammond
Ind
Eddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Wis
Clabby
McGoorty
Sullivan Visits President in White House Talks Iowa Politics
Iowa board of general appraisers chief Jerry B. Sullivan met with President Wilson at the White House for about a half hour to discuss Iowa political matters including Senator Cumming’s prospects. Sullivan also spoke with Secretary Bryan and planned possible speeches in Iowa to aid the Democratic ticket amid campaign talk. Town criers from Cedar Rapids and other locals traveled to Rock Island for a dinner event with several social mentions including Miss Clarriges and Misses Wilson, Mine and Keller visiting Chicago.
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Oderry the Sullivan
Iowa
New York Board of General Appraisers
Connolly
Sullivan
Wilson
Jeader
Cumming
White Hotel
Pennsylvania
White House
Step Department
Uryan
Bry
Demacpario
Ype Sullivan
New York
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Sheppares
Washnero Courh
Dos Dinghue
Misa Clarriges
Tleve
Wilsay
Mine
Keller
Otis Cago
Lead changes in 50 mile race at Sion Indiana
The bulletin notes Wishart leading the first 50 miles with Rekenbacker second and Patschki third. E Tovar is mentioned, with some advertisements interrupting the report.
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Sion
City
Wishart
Rekenbacker
Patschki
FIRST d00-MILE AUTO ACE STARTS IN IOWA GRIND
Sioux City hosts a $25,000 purse auto race with twenty starters at the dirt track. International drivers, police plans, and a crowd of thousands fill the grounds as the event moves toward the starting signal.
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Sioux City
Elarlers
Marimon
BP Book Ao Chalmers
UAL Werumeye
Puegor
Rob Warhan
Stetrigtr
Staltord
Jesse Cattadray
Ralph Morltord Snibere
Rheloberden
Mison
Bill Bidiecht
Amin
Cedar Valley
Aiesecwuian Ar Cedar Matto
Betty
Hahcock Wrheams
Barey
Grant State
Adler
Barney
Idtiedtt Metropel
Horan
Spencer Wishart
Brant Baylies
Holly Chander
Firey Fox
Daw Wilcax
Delage
Cheswater Oo
Jacek LeCaln
Fireworks Riot Injures Eye as Fourth Celebrants Run Amok
chaotic Fourth of July scenes in Waterloo with rockets and crackers injuring a man and scaring residents. Ralph Scroggy suffered eye injuries while a hat was pierced by a skyrocket. Women hid in cars as explosions rung through Fourth Street and nearby blocks. A boy was knocked down by debris, several people received minor injuries, and crowds dispersed as authorities tried to contain the chaos. Weather cooled the city later as crowds gathered at parks and rail terminals for Independence Day celebrations.
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Bedlam
Waterloo
Fourth Street
AviVe
Valh Strogey
Jay
Presbyterian Hospital
Qin
Mane Watuhowh
Pharmacy
Vaterino Lave Fireetarkergane &Vo
Uwoodluma
Sycamore
James Black
Edk, Run
Cedar River Park
Th O Range
Electric Park
Cedar Park
Williams Resignation Sought Over Balkans Representation
U S officials pressured Fred Williams to resign after a controversial report on Albania and Balkan affairs. President Wilton weighed the matter, deciding the reeport made it improper for Williams to continue representing the United States in the region. Williams reportedly prepared his resignation amid the dispute.
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Inter
Wilton
Rine Residior
Geo
Fred Willisans
Tyrecon
Mont Peed
Willims
Albania
Pleshienus
Williams
Wilson
Willigins Te Lange
United States
Balkan
Williamy
Vik
Westinghouse Strike Affects Ballot Day and Protests
Workers at Westinghouse plants strike during a ballot day. Mothers and women of the POG march eastward while saloons reopen after a four week walkout. Morning demonstrations were canceled as workers enjoyed a holiday. A trolley motorman was attacked earlier in the strike, and the scene shifted with the protest activity across the plant grounds.
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Westinghorse
Deen
Wall Street Seeks Duties At Vera Cruz Port Crisis
New York financiers Morgan and Loeb press a formal plea to apply Vera Cruz customs revenue to interest on the Mexican loan. Cabinet advisers study the request while Secretary Bryan drafts a reply to Morgan and Kuhn, Loeb. The move hinges on Mexican government consent and U S authority over port revenues amid ongoing Mexico property and indemnity questions.
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D. C
Daly
Wall Street
Vera Crag
J. Pierpont Morgan
White House
Mexico
United States
Haas
Niagara Falla
New York
Borafors
Morgan
Washington
White
McMorgan
Bean Ant
State Department
Uryan
Morgan &N
Kuhn, Lael & Co
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Maxie
Honda
Vera Cray
Princis Mall
New York Bankera
Mexica
Che Raceipta
United Braves
Philadelphia
Patale Doe
Wilson
J. Morgan
Vera Drug
Admiral Fletcher Calls On President After Vera Cruz Arrival
Admiral Frank F Fletcher arrived in Washington from Vera Cruz where his forces captured and occupied fuefora. He reported to the president as his men were turned over to the army under General.
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Frank F. Fletcher
Wash
Vera Cruz
Fuefora i
Army
Cedar Falls Fair Opens With 20000 At Auto Races
More than 20,000 attended the Cedar Falls district fair opening as seven automobile races drew drivers of international repute. The crowd began arriving by 9:30 AM, filling seats in a grandstand built for 10,000, with observers noting the event and local ceremonies planned for the day.
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Cedar Valley District
Hundreda O Dicnicker
Elmwood Cemetery
Tha
Endicott
Kurt ¢. Kolkhart
Germany
Reputalion
Ivan Cram
Teddy Snyder
Frank Farbe
Fred Turner
George H. Holecombe
G. T. French
Davenport
American Automobile Associat
D. W. Polkingham
Cedar Walls
Federation
Thompson
Waterloo
Merner
Cedar Falla
Cummings
Frank Ravenburr
G. R. Dayton
H. L. Weisbard
Kk. K. Evang
Reinbeck
Nels Soraenson
Joe Schultig
Cedar’ Falls
Iowa
Fair Grounds
Powerful Bomb Destroys Harlem Flat Kills Three
A July 4 Harlem five story brick flat was wrecked by a powerful bomb, killing at least three residents and injuring others. One victim named Arthur Caron, a machinist and IWW leader, is among the dead. two women also perished. Police note the blast could have leveled the neighborhood. Fire and debris hinder immediate determinations of other casualties. The building housed many Jewish families and the explosion shattered glass blocks away.
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New York
Harlem
Arthur Caron
Industrial Workers of the World
Exan
Police Bureau of Combustibles
Perronk
Qver Sea Flight to Start About July 28
New York reports Jenny Portswig finalizing trains and preparations for a sea flight. Atlante Meht says the perilous journey should begin around July 28. Earlier plans were halted by hydroplane board actions and a temporary halt at Whitmondsport. Porte expected to witness the event with no aeroplane fares announced to deter boat competition.
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New York
Jenny C. Portswig
Atlante Meht
Porte
French Prize to German Machine Lyons
The grand prize of the Automobile Club of France was won by Louis Wagner driving a German car. A French car placed second and another French car fourth. The winner completed the 467.6 mile course in 7 hours 1 minute 18.15 seconds.
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Lyons
Frante, Taly
France
Toas
Lateschneer
Louis Wagner
Sabeer
Jules Goux
General Evans to be privately reprimanded by the President
Philadelphia July 4 Brigadier General R K Evans former commander of the department of the east will receive a private reprimand from the President over a New York banquet speech. Evans says he was misquoted and provides his version of remarks while Gar rison sees the dispute as settled. The White House decision is reported as a reprimand.
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R. K. Evans
Department of the East
New York
Evans
United States
Garrison
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