Railways seize coal in push to halt Illinois strike
Railroads halt coal deliveries to dealers in central Illinois and Iowa while miners strike drags on. Utilities and factories scramble for fuel as Dubuque and Waterloo face shortages. city plants seek new supplies and rail sidings brim with stored coal.
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Ilinois Central Railway
Illinois
Joot
Iowa
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
France
England
Waterloo
Dubuque
Altho
Northlarn Oltnois Wines
Garr
Chicago
Big Creek
Nois
Illinois Central
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Iowa Coal
Rath Packing Company
Chicago Great Western Railway
BR. F. Rath
Althout
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Iowa Dairy Company
City Electric
Fiji Islanders Send Lipton Good Wishes Aboard Victoria
British residents in Tasmania and the Samoan and Fiji islands sent their good wishes to Sir Thomas Lipton on the morning of the final cup race of 1924 aboard the steam yacht Victoria off Sandy Hook. An addition to Lipton’s mascots appeared as an old print of the victorious yacht America, dated 1851, recalling Lipton’s challenge.
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Victoria
Sandy Wook
Br Wirelens
Associated Press
Tasmania
Potatoes see bright prospects across Midwest regions
Reports from Chicago Milwaukee Grand Rapids Alliance St Paul indicate strong potato crops this year. Wisconsin projects a record yield about 31.9 million bushels with higher prices, Michigan foresees good quality early and late crops, Nebraska notes large planted areas despite hail, Minnesota expects a near normal harvest amid favorable conditions.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Agricultural Department
Madison
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Alliance
Neb
Nebraska
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
M. J. Hotarberg
Holmberg
Ex-Police Captain Killed in Davenport Auto crash
Tim Mullave former night captain of police was struck by an automobile Sunday evening and died a few hours later. The driver Walter E Meadrey is held pending the coroner s inquest.
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The
Associated Press
Davenport
Tim Mullave
Police
Walter E. Meadrey
Greeks Chasing Nationalist Leader in Balkan Clash
Athens dispatch reports Jafar Tayar’s bands in retreat as Greek forces push toward Killisseh and Lule Burgas southeast of Constantinople. Greeks aim to capture Tayar before he reaches the Bulgarian border while AP notes related political moves in Kansas and Indiana. Pershing reportedly plans a Brazil visit in return for President Pessoa’s U S trip.
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Associated Pressi
Athens
Jafar Tayar
Killisseh
Lule Burgas
Adrianople
Jafar
Hunt Husband of Murdered Girl in Unclaimed Trunk
Detroit reports identify the murdered woman as Katherine Jackson Leroy of Starkville Miss. Police say clothes in the trunk match Mrs Leroy. Allan Tatum a Birmingham printer says he knew Jackson and that she married a jealous man named Leroy. Police theory links Leroy to the killing and trunk shipment. Millen is cleared of involvement.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
New York
IG Leroy
Katherine
Leroys
Tatum
Birmingham
Ala
Allan Tatum
Katherine Jackson
Starkville
Miss
Jackson
Leroy
Hear
No Compromise on Ireland Government Bill
London July 26 The British government will not withdraw the government of Ireland bill Premier Lloyd George stated in the house of commons He said the measure would be pushed forward with all possible speed after the holiday recess He denied reports that negotiations with Sinn Fein were being opened to reach a compromise on Ireland rule
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Associated
Hell
Boy Who Made Gavel Drowns in Davenport River
Rus sell Sternsdorff, 17, drowned while swimming in Rock River Sunday afternoon. The Davenport high school student recently crafted the gavel used by Chairman Cummings to open the Democratic national convention in San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Russell Sterndorff
Rock River
Young Sternsdorff
Cummings
San Francisco
Rain Insures Kansas Double Bumper Crop
All night rainfall measured one to three and a quarter inches over northern Kansas, ensuring a strong corn crop in the state’s richest corn region. Meteorologist S. D. Fiera notes it is the first year on record with bumper yields for both wheat and corn.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
S. D. Fiera
Courier delivery deadlines and contact phone numbers
The notice states newspaper delivery should reach homes before 5:30. If late due to the carrier or other reasons, call the provided number and a replacement copy will be sent. Calls reach the office before 6:30 p.m.
Congress Faces House Size Change After 1920 Census
The 1920 census may force adding 65 or losing 13 seats in the House if representation rises from 446 to around 500. States Iowa Indiana Missouri stand to lose one or more seats, while Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Nebraska Vermont Virginia lose one each.
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Washington, D, CG
House
Siegel
New York
Iowa
Indiana
Missouri
Llinois
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Nebraska
Vermont
Congress
Turkish Delegates Delay Signing Historic Peace Treaty
London reports Turkish delegates will not sign the peace treaty tomorrow due to delays reaching Paris. An apologetic note from the Constantinople government cited traffic interruptions likely caused by military operations, preventing timely arrival before the deadline.
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London
Paris
Anather
Constantinople
Ilrmat
Turkey
Conspiracy to Defraud Soldiers Probed by DC Grand Jury
Washington July 26 The DC grand jury began investigating an alleged conspiracy by War Risk Insurance Bureau employees to defraud disabled veterans and dependents of due compensation. Treasury protection officials were ready to present evidence. Ten people have been arrested already.
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Washington, D. C
District of Columbia Grand Jury
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Treasury Secret
Peet Ice
Litte Grand Jury
Harding Spends Day With Letter Writing
Senator Harding kept a light campaign schedule in Marion Ohio as he wrote 19 letters and planned a speech for a Mansfield delegation. The report notes he will prepare remarks in the coming days. In Vienna the Ukrainian government moved troops from Kamenetz Podolsk toward Ternew Galicia per the Ukrainian press bureau.
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Pyesap Marion
Harding
Mansfield
Associated Fress
Vienna
Kamenetz-Podolsk
Ternew
Qilicia
Ukrataliin
Farrington Presses Lewis to Keep Out of Illinois Strike
In Springfield Illinois President Farrington of the Illinois miners union said Mr Lewis should stay out of Illinois affairs to allow operators and miners there to negotiate a quick settlement and resume mining without a strike. He warned a Lewin backed cross district strike could invite government pressure and harm Illinois concessions. Indiana mines idle after unauthorized labor action and United Mine Workers leaders urged a conference with operators to seek settlement.
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Farrington
Lewis
Illinois
Springfield
Ill
Frank Farrington
Illiois Miner's, Union
Lewial
Cain
International
Lewin
1Mnafa
Mihois
Tilimois
Parrington
Cliavns
Operanrs
Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Ulinolls
Terre Hautes
Ed Stewart
United Mine Workers of America
Far Eastern Republic Gains Chita as Capital Under Talks
Moscow reports that Foreign Minister Micras Notchekoff announced a new agreement with the Russian Soviet government allowing the Far Eastern Republic to negotiate with foreign powers. He cited stability from recognition by Japan and plans for Japanese evacuation of Trans-Baikalia, leaving Chita as the republics capital.
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Vre
Moscow
Micrasnotchekoff
Far Eastern
Japan
Trans-Baikalia
Chita
Legion to Aid 17000 Veterans in Hospitals
The American Legion national Americanism commission announced a plan to form local committees to visit the 17 000 service men in 700 hospitals nationwide. The effort seeks care for them during hospitalization and after discharge.
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Associated Press
New York
National Americanism Commission of the American Legion
Villa Reported Arranging Surrender in Mexico
Francisco Villa reportedly arranging surrender after telegraphic talks with President de la Huerta and Gen. Eugenio Martinez. Sabinas, about 19 miles south of Eagle Pass, serves as the conference site per advices received.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Francisco Villa
Sabinag Day
de la Huerta
Mexico City
Eugenio Martinez
Torreon Zone
Sabinas
Earle Pass
Conference Takes Soviets Proposal Under Discussion
Reports from Paris and London indicate the Soviet government has proposed a London peace conference with all allies to discuss Poland and armistice terms. British Premier Lloyd George said he hopes for peace and noted Britain and allies are evaluating Moscow's proposal. Some observers see the move as pressuring for official Soviet recognition while France remains wary. A Vienna report claims Bolsheviks will demand Polish disarmament before talks.
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Lloyd George
House of Comnoins
Great Britain
Russia
Acress
Paris
Asl
France
Lloyd, George and Millerand
Moscow
Poland
Associated Press
Vienna
Los Angeles Quake Shakes City Early Morning
A sharp earthquake shook Los Angeles at 4 3 42 this morning. A few chimneys were knocked down and dishes broken as windows rattled. A lighter aftershock followed at :09 a m. Local reports confirm the tremor caused minor damage and no serious injuries.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Doctors Order Lloyd George to Take Rest
Paris dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain is seriously ill and his physicians have ordered him to take an immediate rest. The health concern has caused unease in London and prompted medical advice from his doctors.
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Lloyd George
Associated Press
Paris
Great Britain
London
Highway weather bulletin lists Midwest county reports
The U S Department of Agriculture issued a report noting dry and fairly smooth highways across listed Minnesota towns and Iowa counties. No significant precipitation or new road difficulties were reported in the prior 24 hours, though recent showers improved conditions in some southern counties.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Alber
Lea, Minn
Algona
Charles Cevine Rapids
Davenport
Des
Voines
Tabuque
Marthanit Minn
Jua! Tross
Mason City
Postville
Waterton
Waverly
Alo
Milsponri
Towa
Blairsburg Farmer Dies After Freight Hop Bet
In Blairsburg James Williams 25 a farmer hopped a moving freight car after a local dare. He rode about 60 yards then fell under the wheels and died within an hour. Edward McLain 15 issued the bet. The freight did not stop at the station.
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Webster City
James. Williams
Blairsburg
Edward McLain
Williams
Melann
Willama
Girl Hits Car While Darting Across Road
Six year old Sophia Hansen suffered serious injuries after darting in front of a Waterloo automobile driven by B. J. McDonnell. The incident occurred on Route 4 near her home as she played outside. A separate accident involved a runaway horse tied to A. B. Gorey’s vehicle that struck a motorcar with G. W. Bowder and companions from Texas. the horse was killed and two men were treated and released from Sartori hospital.
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Cedar Falla
Sophia Hansen
B. J. McDonnell
Waterloo
McDonnell
Ilvey
A. B. Gorey
Warren Cherpening
G. W. Bowder
Texas
Sartori Hospital
Cox Busy Drafting Acceptance Speech For Nomination
Dayton Ohio July 26 Gov Cox works on a rough draft of his acceptance address for the Democratic presidential nomination. Plans call for notification ceremonies at Montgomery County Fair Grounds to handle expected crowds rather than at the governor’s home. Cox aims to send the address to the printer next Friday.
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Dayton
Gov
Cox
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Begin to Break Coal Shortage Northwest
Relief from coal shortage was in sight as the Interstate Commerce Commission prepared to issue a priority order for coal shipments to New England. Railroads, under a recent commission order, began moving coal to ports for transshipment to the northwest.
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the Associates Press
Washington, D
New England
Northwest
Interstate Commercce Commission
Gypsum Strike at Fort Dodge Settled
Gypsum strike at Fort Dodge ended Saturday night after 21 days idle. Mines and mills reopen for day operations as operators settle with a 60 cent daily wage increase. workers had demanded a $1 raise.
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Fort Dodge
Pr Fort
Robbers hold up Credit Union Francais for $11000
Five men robbed the Credit Union Francais in Central Falls Rhode Island and fled in an automobile with $11,000. Police search the area for the suspects as details from the incident emerge.
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Associated Press
Central Falls
Francais Hay
Grain market sinks on federal financial report
Grain and provisions slump sharply as reports of factory closings and weak stock markets drive prices lower. Wheat falls about 4 cents per bushel, corn down to 1.28 a bushel, and pork drops $2 a barrel. Selling pressure comes from distressed holders amid thin buying demand.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ward
Lipton Eyes 1922 Cup Return If Narrow Win Fails
Lipton says he would challenge again for the American Cup in 1922 with a new bait if Shamrock fails to lift the cup today. At Sandy Hook the fifth international yacht race began with Shamrock IV crossing first ahead of Resolute, as crews scramble for wind along a 30 mile course.
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Victoria
Sandy Hook
Associated Press
Thomas Lipton
N. J
Shamrock TV
Shamrock
Resolute
Ambrosé Channel
Shamrock JV
Altho
Jersey
Charles Nicholson
Vanite
Longe Island Sound
Closing Argument in Communist Trial Faces Week of Court
Chicago July 26 Closing arguments begin in the case against William Brossbr oyd and 19 other alleged leaders of the Communist Labor Party accused of plotting to overthrow the government by force. Assistant State's Attorney Barnhart says the state seeks an American verdict by an American jury. Arguments expected to fill about six days.
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Assiociated
Chicago
William Brossbroyd
Cominter Labor Party
Barnhart
Iowa Coal Operators to Confer on UMW Joint Meeting
Iowa coal operators will meet Thursday to consider the United Mine Workers request for a joint conference to discuss revising the working agreement. D C Cushing, president of the operators association, said he did not know what action would be taken. Both miners and operators watch the outcome in Missouri. Cox dealers report a big rush of orders today.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United Mine Workers
D. C. Cushing
Operators’ Association
Minois
Cox
French Hang Adana Agitators in Public
Constantinople July 24 French forces maintain siege in Adana since July 4. Tanks deployed and agitators have been hanged publicly as part of efforts to restore order in the southeast Asia Minor city.
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Constantinople
Adana
Asia Minor
Archbishop Mannix Barred from England
Archbishop Daniel J. Mannix of Melbourne will not be allowed to stand in England due to his recent utterances, announced by Premier Lou George in a press briefing today.
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London
Daniel J. Mannix
Melbourne
Australia
England
Lou George
Commins
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