Towerman in shock after Midnight Flyer wreck mystery
Hammonton New Jersey July 4 John F Dewalt aged towerman is questioned over alleged responsibility for the Midnight Flyer wreck that killed nine and injured thirty He says I sent No 33 over the wrong track and fled home where he collapsed His family and neighbors offer no comment as investigators scrutinize the signal error and Cape May cutoff miscue
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United Press
Hammonton
N.J
John F. Dewalt
Philadelphia & Reading Road
Dewalt
Campbell
State Police
Ham
Augnten
Pryer
Cape May
Sickler
Mounted Police
Dewalts
Es “ Mel
Engin Neer Walter Westscott
Winslow Junction
Hoboes Rally in Buffalo Over Shoes and Strike Support
Hoboes in Buffalo attend a convention with speakers Liu Parsons and How. They dismiss the idea hoboes wear worn shoes, pledge to back Buffalo street car workers on strike, and urge Mayor Schwab to speak on labor issues. Delegates include Miss Kellogg and Miss ion.
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Imen
Schwab
Dr. James
St. Louis
Pretty Miss Dickerson Fined for Reckless Driving in Hutchinson
Hutchinson Kansas July 4 Pretty Miss Gladys Dickerson a drug store clerk was fined 100 and sentenced to 30 days in jail for reckless driving Judge H F Cox had vowed to jail careless speeders and Miss Dickerson was the first to face him.
Armed Royalists to Hit Berlin Report
Berlin reports armed royalists about to march on the city as communists and workers stage republic support. Monarchist attack hits liberalism with editor Maximilian Harden stabbed by two assailants near his home, leaving him bleeding but expected to recover. Police link incident to nationalist anti Semitic bands. one attacker captured, papers name him as member of the Soldiers group. Harden, foe of monarchists, edited Diet Zukunft and accused the Kaiser in the war. Harden's birth name was Witskowski. he hailed from Semitic parents and was an actor before journalism.
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Berlin
Germany
Maximilian Harden
Harden
Hej
Gruenwalt
Walter Hathenau
Murden “Bund
Rathenau
Diet Zukunft
Die Gekunft
Witskowski
Panic at Broadway Subway After Alleged Crook Shot
Thousands of holiday seekers crowded a Broadway station in New York when detective Patton shot the fleeing suspect Max Cohen alias John Arnold as he entered the subway. Cohen was struck in the head and fell down the stairs, prompting a panic among bystanders.
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New York
Broadway
Max Cohen
John Arnold
Patton
Cohen
Electrician Shot by Rail Strikers In San Francisco
Police investigate a July shooting near the Mission Bay roundhouse of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Electrician Mark Mazzola was struck in the right forearm while riding home. he says he did not hear or see the shooter and denies taking part in a strike.
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San Francisco
Mark Mazzola
Mission Bay
Southern Pacific
Marzola
Police fatally shoot student by mistaken robbery suspect
Detroit police kill Charles D. Hixon, a University of Michigan dental student, during a pursuit for a gang of robbers. Officers say Hixon, unarmed, reached toward his hip pocket when ordered to raise his hands. The incident occurred early July 4 in Detroit.
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Detroit
Charles D. Hixon
University of Michigan
Hixon
Alshanila
Courier Delivery Notice From Local Paper
The Courier states home delivery should arrive before 5 30. If you miss your paper due to carrier error call 3350 to request a replacement copy. Calls reaching the office before 6 30 a.m. will receive assistance.
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Reeset
Willett Nominated for G A R Chief at National Meet
Judge K W Willett of Tama will be candidate for commander in chief of the grand army of the republic at the fifty sixth annual encampment in Des Moines from Sept 24 to 28. He was endorsed by the Iowa department at a state convention in Iowa City weeks ago.
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Des Moines
K. W. Willett
Tama
Grand Army of the Republic
L. J. Kron
Hampton
Willett
Department of Iowa
Iowa City i
Wreck at Winslow Junction Leaves 6 Dead 65 Hurt
Four investigations launched into a Reading railway wreck at Winslow Junction. Railroad officials and state, county, and federal authorities probe responsibility as six people die and many are injured. Senator Crow relapses after recent improvement and Harding visits.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Ftx
Winslow
Reading
Interstate
Telegraph Briefs Roundup of 1920s Washington Dates
The Treasury announced a 1.014 billion dollar drop in the public debt for the year ending June 30 and a 275 million decline in June. In China, a Japanese garrison withdrew as agreed. In Peoria a public works chief blamed persecution for Mrs. Len Small's death. Washington adjourned the coal talks with no resolution. In Niles four people died after a car was struck by a train.
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Washington
D.C
Treasury
Kanon
China
Japan
Peoria
C. R. Miller
Department of Public Works
Armless World Plan Meets U S Article X Objection
The World disarmament plan presented by Lord Robert Cecil to the League of Nations commission is favorably received by delegates. It envisions a universal disarmament pact with regional defense pacts to deter aggression, addressing the U S objection to Article X by tying obligations to regional defense under the Monroe Doctrine.
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Associated Press
League of Natios
United States
Lord Robert
Princeton Peaceful Again as Dr Knox Reinstated Mayor
Princeton Ia July 4 Dr Knox is mayor of Princeton again today. The town council in session last night accepted his bond and he was reinstated and presided at the meeting. Two weeks ago when he failed to file a bond the council had declared he had not qualified and called former Mayor Charles Wendt to preside. With the assurance the action was legal peace again reigns in Princeton.
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Princeton
Dr. Knox
Counterfeit $100 Federal Reserve Note Seeks Circulation
Notices were sent nationwide to bankers warning about a new counterfeit $100 federal reserve note. Treasury officials said no bank cautions were issued yet because the risk of acceptance was not deemed necessary.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Fourth Victim Dead In Detroit Fourth Of July Fire
Three year old Wanda Ancypa died in Detroit morgue after a Fourth of July firecracker mishap. Her four year old brother Edward lit the firecracker near her causing her frock to ignite and she suffered fatal burns.
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Detroit
Wanda Ancypa
Edward
Two Weber Children Die In Suspected Illness
A mystery illness claims the life of five year old Ivan Weber of Eagle township, following a sister’s death a week earlier. Doctors from La Porte City and Waterloo consult Iowa City for tests as blood and urine samples are analyzed. Funeral services set for Blessing Church.
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Wehner
Eagle Township
Frank Weber
Ivan
L P. m
la Porte City
Iowa City
Ivan Weber
Blessing Catholic Church
Blessing Cemetery
Coal Strike Near Settlement As Both Sides Bend
Washington July 4 officials see a compromise between 500000 striking miners and operators. Operators propose cutting coal districts from 25 to nine or ten larger regions with district wage talks. Miners, led by John L. Lewis, await counterproposal as federal control fears push talks forward.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
International News Wire
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
National Coal Association
Alfred M. Gyle
Floyd County Lad Is Accidentally Killed on Hunt
Lester McDermott, year old son of Mr and Mrs James McDermott of Geder township in Floyd County, was accidentally killed while hunting when he stumbled and the gun discharged into his heart. The death was instantaneous and the body was taken to St Benedict for interment.
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Charles City
Spesall
Lester
James McDermott
Geder Township
St. Benedict
Newsmen Killed as Engine Crashes Into Crowd at Station
An engine and tender of the Pennsylvania Railroad plowed into a crowd of newspaper dealers at the Main Street station in Asbury Park New Jersey. Three men died J Q Harrison John Hecke and George Herbert all linked to Asbury Park or Jersey City. Four others were seriously hurt.
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Asbury Park
Pennsylvania Road
Main Street
J. Q. Harrison
John Hecke
George Herbert
Jersey City
Berlin Strikes Shut Down Industry as Police Guard City
Berlin reports heavy police and soldiers on guard as Socialist Communist demonstrations rise this afternoon while a half day general strike takes effect. Trade union leaders vow no wheel will turn in any factory or on any railway, with industry said to be dead for 12 hours. Tensions rise between Nationalists and the Break. Strike leaders set up at the Emperor William memorial church amid affluent districts. Estimated cost to the country ranges from 1 million to 1,060,000.
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International News Service
Berlin
Oni Guard
Emperor William Memorial
Nonpartisans Lose Fight for S D Rule
United Press reports from Fargo North Dakota show independents winning key state offices and control of the state Industrial Commission the senate and the house while Lynn Frazier gains the U S Senate nomination defeated Porter J McCumber in a narrow race analysts credit friction within the Nonpartisan league and a poison campaign for the loss noting possible future collaboration with Democrats to nominate opposed figures.
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United Press
Fargo
North Dakota
Lynn Frazier
United States Senate
Industrial Commission
State Senate
House
Agriculture and Labor
Nestos
Frazier
Porter J. McCumber
League
McCumber
Washington
Big Five Meet Over Russia Deadlock In Secret Talks
July 4 report from The Hague notes Britain invited France Italy Belgium and Japan to a secret conference with Soviet delegates on restitution for nationalized foreign owned property in Russia. Soviets demand detailed data before promising restitution, prompting the deadlock.
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the Hague
International Conference On Reconstruction of
Russia
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Demagogues Attack Progressives at Fourth of July Rally
New York July 4 Stanley Democrat decried flannel mouthed demagogues undermining citizen rights. He assailed Republicans as evil and disreputable, urging return to Jeffersonian principles. He warned against centralizing federal power and called for protecting constitutional rights without an omnipresent government Santa Claus.
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New York
Anley
G. QO. Po
Tammany Hall
Stanley
Republican Party
Jefferson
Kentucky
Dublin Falls to Free State as Rebels Face Heavy Fire
Dublin July 4 reports reveal Eamon De Valera wounded by artillery and rebels surrounded at the Gresham hotel while Free State troops push to clear Dublin and subdue insurgents. Fire, bombardment, and casualties are heavy as railways halt and refugees flee.
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United Press
Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Teo
Hedek Whitele
Offeli
Cen. O'Lully
Iree
International
Gresham
Rhamonn de Valera
Sligo
Enniskillen
Irish Free State
County Donegal
London
Central News
Irish Provisional Government
Canmel
Athlone
MulHngar
Langard
Ametagh
Resarea
Kilkenny
Free State
Erskine Childers
Cay United Press
Hendon
Grogan
Sera
Detroit
Cleveland
Associated Press
Sackville Street
Baseball Results Today Doubleheaders Set Across Leagues
National League features Boston and Philadelphia scheduled for two games today. The morning game in New York was called off due to wet grounds. The schedule lists matinée matchups and pending afternoon games across both leagues.
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National
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Margaret Young sets record with vast phonograph reach
Miss Margaret Young reportedly holds a world record for audience size with over 1,060,000 phonograph records sold. Her voice travels long distances via discs, with a single song cut on a 600 foot master and an overall "voice line" spanning about 111,000 miles.
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Margaret Young
Pickett Charge Reenacted By Marines On Gettysburg Field
On Gettysburg battlefield a modern style reenactment of Pickett s charge is staged by United States Marines. Commanding the force are Gen. Velune and Brig. Gen. Smadley D Butter. Equipment includes 18 aircraft tanks armored cars machine guns and trench mortars.
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Gatlyshore
Pickett
United States
Gettysburg
Veleune
Marine Corps
Smadley D
Man Who Died in New York Will Be Buried at Waukon
Charles City July 4 special l. G. Bentley was found dead in New York City and identified by an Elk card issued from Charles City. He once worked in Nashua and joined the B B Q B five years ago. His father lives in Minneapolis. Mr. Smith, lodge secretary, said the body will be taken to Waukon for interment.
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Charles City
Ll. G. Bentley
New York City
Nashua
B. B
Minneapolis
C. ©. Smith
Waukan
Rail workers meet board to curb nationwide strike
Representatives of 400000 maintenance of way workers travel from Detroit to confer with the U S railroad labor board in Chicago. Both sides seek peace as a possible rehearing on wage cuts looms and a broader shopmen strike remains a threat. B M Jewell denounces the board as a traitor and vows to meet carriers to resolve grievances.
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Ghicaga
Detroit
United States” Railroad
United Brotherhood of Maintenance
Ben W. Hooper
Th Lame Board
Grable
Labor “Board
Mai
Mrv.Greble
Ts. Artheleas
Labor Board
Mat
Jewell
American Federation
Lal
Grabie
Membe
Maintenance of Way Men
J.J. O'Grady
Ottawa
Can
John Hall
Rock Island
Patrick Wood
Winnipeg
Jed Roach
Los Angeles
Cal
E. Lyn Eakle
Wilkesbarre
Mr. Grable
William Robson
Boston
WD. Roerts
I. Farnan
Chicago
Associated Press
Tha
Uni
Inbor
Empl
B. M. Jewell
Crsft
T Shop
Ralk Lway
U. S
Gover Ament Agency
Jeripole
Transportation
Via
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Point Montara
William A. McKendy
McKenny
Crow
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William E. Crow
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Ifc
Lowm
Banks
U.S
Floyd County
S. D. Rule
Big Five
Britain
N. W
Omaha
Neb
Council
Citizens Right
DE Valera Hotel
CAM
Himmiam
National Ary
Frant ‘Ame
Fick
U Aless
Belfast
Drogheda
County
Coauth
J. Louis
Chicago Batteries
Robertson and
Jay and Hefferkins
America
Quinn and
Ruel
Erickson
Ghurrity
Pittsburgh
Cheeves Rell
Glazner
Gooc
Louis
Cincinnati
Rixey Doak
Clemons
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O'Neill
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