King George Takes Stand On Irish Home Rule Conclave
London July 20 Premier Asquith said King George has agreed to convene a conference of British and Irish representatives to discuss Irish governance. James Lowther will preside. John Redmond and John Dillon accept, while Francis Dillon and Lawrence Ginnell issue cautious notes about precedent and policy.
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London
Anguith
House of Commons
Ulster Unioniste
Asquith
Andrew
Bonar Law
Ston
Jone Redmond
John Dillon
Myselt
Lawrence’ Ginnell
Three Vessels Breaking Up Off Quatari Island
Halifax Nova Scotia July 20 Three vessels ashore near Scatari Island off Cape Breton in the weekend storm cannot be saved though crews reached shore with no loss of life. The Norwegian steamer Ragna of 1050 tons, bound from Chester PA to St Anne CB, is taking water. the Cuban steamer Cienfuegos carried hard pine from Gulfport to Montreal. the American schooner Harold C Beecher broke up off Scatari Island. the four masted schooner Clarence H Verner bound from New York to Halifax with coal drifted onto Cape Sable Island ledges. Nome Alaska July 20 ice breaker Kit failed to reach Wrangell Island to rescue Stefansson expedition marooned since Karluk wreck. The Kit could not approach closer than 120 miles and abandoned the attempt.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Scatari Island
Cape Breton
Altho
Ragna
Balene
Loujaburg
Chester
St. Anne
C. B
Cienfuegos
Gulfport
Montreal
Harold C. Beecher
Scatariieland
Clarence H. Verner
New York
Pleces
Cape Sable Island
Stefaneson
Nome
Alaska
Kit
Arctic
Wrangell Island
Btefansson
Karluk
Ltig
John Williams
Toast Vinton
Williams
Ploy Towner
Clay Street
Hig
Misrouted newspaper notice due to delivery error
A misrouted paper may be delivered at the usual time but carrier error or other cause could prevent delivery to the household by 6 o'clock. Residents should contact the paper at the listed number for assistance and a replacement copy.
Waterloo Move to Test Milk Bacteria for Infant Health
Disease bacteria in milk threaten infants and grows with season. A proposed city instrument would measure bacteria count and curb contamination at low cost, while opponents linked to poison distribution may block infant health protection ordinance.
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Waterloo
Only Man Refuses Pay for Days Absent in House
Washington on July 20 reports Representative Samuel Aither Spoon of Meridian, Mississippi as the sole member who refuses to draw pay for days he is absent. Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Bonham paid him half a month's salary, which he refused, deducting 82.19 and 4.3 mills for four days away on private business. If all members did the same, with 205 absent, the country could save over $4,100 daily.
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Washington
Diogenes
Meridian
Mies
Seargeant
Mr. Witherspoon
Witherspoon
Two Billion Birds In Eastern States Census Report
Washington July 20 Approximately 2 026 000 000 native field birds excluding sparrows inhabit the US east of the great plains this year the first government census by the department of agriculture shows Volunteers tally robin populations at about 100 000 000 east of the Mississippi river Farm birds average 1000 pairs per square mile after removing crops and timber land Forest counts in Montana show one pair per three acres while the arid Southwest hosts the fewest with Arizona and New Mexico regions not exceeding one pair per seven acres.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Plain States
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi River
Montana
Southwest
Arizona
New Mexico
Rev L R Patmont Found in Wisconsin
Reverend Louis R Patmont the dry lecturer feared kidnapped in Wentville Illinois in March and last seen in Detroit has been found in Rib Lake Wisconsin. Identity verified by Rev C L Milton of Milwaukee Gordon Klapp said Patmont told of fleeing Detroit after a warning and wandering through Kansas City and Minneapolis before reaching northern Wisconsin. He described severe nerves and fear for his wife and children and sought care from Milton.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Louis R. Patmont
Turer
Wentville
Ill
Detroit
Rib Lak
Patmont
C. L. Milton
Gordon Klapp
Milton
Rib Lake
Patment
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Fae
Aude
Mr. Milton
Weather data fragment from old records
Yesterday’s high reached 87 and low 65. Historical numbers show various July readings, with 1911 and 1913 records listed as 96/60 and 78/61 respectively, sourced from Buchanan Optical Co. notes. The text preserves era style while listing multiple maximums and minimums for July across years.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Ott
Caillaux Trial Opens in Paris as Shocked Public Attends
The opening of Mme Caillaux’s trial for the March murder of Gaston Calmette of Figaro dominates Paris as royalist threats, police precautions, and large crowds color the proceedings. Caillaux appears solemn in court, her husband a former premier noted in the intense political intrigue surrounding the case.
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Paris
France
Mme. Caillaux
Gaston Calmette
the Figaro
Tee
Louie Albane
Wos
Palace of Justice
Place Dauphine
Houlevard du Palais
Albanel
Tribunal
Goddess of Liberty
Forecast of a week of fair weather and moderate heat
Washington July 20 The weather bureau forecast another week of fair weather with moderate summer temperatures. The bulletin says temperatures will average near or below normal nationwide with no major disturbances expected. A low pressure area in the far west Tuesday will move eastward bringing local showers and thunderstorms followed by cooler weather in northern and central states.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Man Plunges Off Opiral Thriller at Electric Park
Mansfield 14, 432 Vermont Street, was thrown from a spiral thrill ride at Electric Park. He suffered fractured skull and life threatening injuries after standing up in a car just before the final glide. He was rushed to Presbyterian Hospital with slim chance of recovery. The ride, three years old, had 50 000 annual riders and this was its first accident. Park staff had warned riders to stay seated and the car was nearly over before danger was noticed.
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Electric Park
KE. J. Mansfeld
Vermont Street
Jim Skull
Presbyterian Hospital
Mansfeld
Maumfield
H. R. Parker
Announeement
Mansfield
Matthews Plumbing Co
R. W. Mansfield
Julia Mansfield
R. W.and
Roy
Bert
Fort Dodge
Another Crew in Winters Case as Body Claimed
Detectives say they found Catherine Winters' body in Urbana fields but Dr. William A. Winters of Newcastle Ind says the exhumed child had blonde hair and doubts it is his daughter. Sheriff Davis notes uncertainty while Winters denounces detectives as plotting to ruin him.
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Chicago
Catherine Winters
Potc Ter
Urbana
Wm. A. Winters
Newcastle
Ind
Lin Stat
Champaign
Dr. Winters
E. W. Davis
Champaign County
Tariff Not Blamed for Rustiness Conditions
Washington July 20 President Wilson said in conferences with business men that those who thought tariffs caused bad conditions were mistaken. The consensus was that business needs time to readjust itself and that the tariff was not responsible.
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Washington, D.C
Trres
Sclent Wilson
Busness
Huerta Flight News Spurs Hope of End to Hostilities
Wireless reports from California dated July 20 relay that Huerta’s flight was shared with the federal garrison by British consul F D Moore in hopes of halting fighting. Constitutionalists under General Alvarado and Maytorena inaugurate the government in Guaymas. federal partisans are jailed and property may be seized, including Senor Martinez of Naviera. Flotilla moves toward Mazatlan, while Magdalena notes an American colonization scheme facing destruction of records and a fresh registration with the constitutionalists.
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California
Walas
San Diego
Cal
Huerta
F D. Moore
Alvarado
Guaymas
Maytorena
Senor Martinez
theNaviera Line
Masatlan
Magdelena
American Colonization Company
la Pax
Annie Bell Defies Court In Contempt Case In London
A London magistrate courts Annie Bell amid a contempt charge following a confrontation during a May 20 case and a July 12 incident at St John Evangelist church. Bell mocked the proceedings and directed sharp commentary at the magistrate while a defendant faced trial for alleged temptations related to the moral commission.
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London
Hig
Annie Bell
Westminster
Sowth London
Woman leader of the W Love New York hunger strike incites riot
Becky Edelson a woman leader of the TOW was sentenced in New York to three months in the workhouse for inciting followers to riot in Union Square. Her trials claim she began a hunger strike to protest, choosing the workhouse over a peace bond.
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New York
Becky Edelson
TOW. W
Union Square
Young Farmer of Vinton Dies in Harvest Field
Vinton July 20. Will Happel, 26, a prosperous local farmer, died about an hour after a frightful harvest field accident. Dragged 44 rods when a frightened team overturned his wagon, his leg mangled and the other broken. He is survived by his widow and one child.
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Vinton
Newell
Will Flappel
Happel
New Haven Aims to Avert Merger Antitrust Suit
New Haven railroad leaders including Hustis Moorfield Stovey Hadlur and Cuyler met with Artor McTrynalds and Gregory in Washington to seek a settlement dissolving the Naven merger without an antitrust suit. They planned further internal talks while keeping the Boston and Maine stock issue unresolved pending Massachusetts legislative action.
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Washington, D. C
Hustis
New Haven Railroad
Moorfield Stovey
Hadlur
Yale University
T. Dewitt Cuyler
Artor
Ceneral McTrynalds
Gregory
Naven
New Haven Directory
Haston & Maine
New Haven
Boston & Maing
Aleviaten
Massachusetts
Woodrum Denied Death Aboard Brooklyn Residence Tale
Timothy J.L. Woodrum former lieutenant governor of the state did not die a mithon ite. Records show he lived on Highth avenue in Brooklyn where he maintained multiple residences, once deemed a million fire by locals.
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New York
Timothy JL. Woodrum
Rovernor
Prooklyn
Highth Avenue
Mr. Woodcraft
Rebels Repulsed at Cape Haitien
A strong rebel attack on Cape Haitien failed as government troops repulsed them. The clash lasted from early morning, with many killed or wounded and several rebels captured. Martial law declared in Port au Prince as authorities seek control.
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Cape Haitien
Cape Hailieh
Mati
Rail Head's Assailant Search in St Louis
The seven members of The WLOW, linked to the investigation of the Rail Head incident, were released after Anderson failed to ID them. Doctors report a faint recovery in Anderson who remains hospitalized after a bullet lodged in his left lung and spinal column. Police seek a recently discharged company employee who may have been involved.
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St. Louis
Jay
Seveq
WLOW
Anderson
McChesney
Terminal Railroad Association
Wan An Te
Mediation Talks Begin Over Western Railroad Dispute
Chicago July 20 federal board of mediation opens talks between engineers led by Warren Stone and firemen led by W Carter and railroad managers headed by A W Trenholm. Both sides seek amicable settlement and potential arbitration while warning a strike could threaten service. Officials say wage increases and timely agreements remain the central question as negotiations continue at Congress Hotel.
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Chicago
Federal Board of Mediation
Widen
Warren & Stone
W. Carter
A. W. Trem
Chicago, St Paul
Mim
Beapolix
Be Wesleurn Tailroads
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Congress Hotel
Mediation Board
William Ly
Chambers
Martin A ‘Knapp
G. W. W. Hanger
W. 3 Stone
Engineers
Manigera
President Supports Pending Dam Marbores in Conservation Push
Washington July 20 President Wilson announced support for the pending dam project following White House conferences. He termed the plan in line with conservation aims and party measures, saying it meets public expectations and would aid future energy and water management efforts.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
White House
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