Damage at Essen by French airmen
Dutch workers linked to Krupp Works report say a quarter of the Essen plant was destroyed in the recent French air raid. Material damage runs to millions of francs and about 100 workers were killed with hundreds wounded, including 45 French prisoners. One or two French planes dropped bombs on Essen last Friday. Germany says only two bomb holes were found.
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Associated Pres
Amsterdam
Les Nouvelles
Maastricht
Holland
Krupp
Essen
Germans Placed in Detention Camp
Washington orders detention of Heinrich Orthmann and Peter Baches as supposed war threats. Baches allegedly aided in a Niagara Falls powder plant bombing attempt and fled to Ottawa Illinois before being captured. Orthmann is accused of stabbing a Illinois National Guard member during a wartime dispute.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Heinrich Orthmann
Peter Baches
Washington
Baches
Niagara Falls
Canada
Ottawa
Ill
Orthmann
Illinois National Guard
Pitcher Caldwell Arrested for Larceny in St Louis
Ray Caldwell of the New York Americans was arrested on a charge of larceny for allegedly stealing a diamond ring worth 150 dollars from Mrs Lucy L Dick on June 30. He claimed the ring was in Cleveland and was released on bond. The St Louis Americans rejected a trade offer involving Derrill Pratt the next day.
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Ray Caldwell
New York Americans
Lucy L. Dick
Caldwell
Cleveland
St. Louis Americans
Derrill Pratt
Senate Proposes Amendments to Bill on Government Control
A Senate Agriculture committee meeting was set for 4 PM to modify the bill to limit government control to foodstuffs and fuel. Chairman Gore seeks to remove control over iron steel copper cotton and other products. Senator Chamberlain plans a new bid for a final vote on Saturday July 21 and to withdraw the prior cloture motion to speed debate restricted until then.
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Gore
Chamberlain
Lightning Hammers St Paul's Lutheran Tower
Tower at St Pauls Lutheran Church at Sixth and Market streets was struck by lightning during a severe storm early this morning. A few bricks were displaced and splinters knocked from a window, but there were no major damages and nearby residents were awakened by the crash.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sixth
Market Streets
Rockefeller arrives in Cleveland for summer at Hill home
John D. Rockefeller spent the summer at his Hill residence in Cleveland and announced he is feeling well at 78. He celebrated his birthday at Pocahonti Hills, New York, last Saturday and said he is ready for a round of golf.
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John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
National Guard Drafting for France Moves Forward
President Wilson issues a proclamation drafting state troops into the U S army on August 5 to form the National Guard for duty in France. Northern and eastern regiments mobilize on July 15 and 25 with camps arranged, while other states follow on August 5 as rail routes and camp sites are set.
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Firing Across River From Mexico Near El Paso
Fifty shots were fired by Mexicans across the Rio Grande at Hart's Mill near Union station. The U S Army patrol returned fire with no known casualties. Officers say the incident aimed to cover smuggling operations further upriver.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Rio Grande
Hart's Mill
Union Station
United States Army
Emma Goldman and Berkman Sentenced to Two Years
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, anarchists, were found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct the selective draft law by a Federal court jury in New York. Judge Mayer imposed the maximum penalty two years in the Federal penitentiary and a $10 000 fine on each defendant.
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Associated Press
New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Mayer
Federal Penitentiary
Post Series Game in South Atlantic League Set
The second game of the post season series between Charleston and Columbia to decide the pennant will be played in Columbia this afternoon. Whitney of Columbia may oppose Tillman of Charleston. The weather is fair and warm with indications of a large crowd as Columbia leads the series 1 to 0 after a 3 to 1 win yesterday.
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Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
Charleston
Whitney
Tillman
Fined for Spitting in Umpire's Face
Joe Tinker manager of the Columbus club was fined 100 dollars by President Hickey for spitting in Umpire Knapp's face during an argument in a Columbus game last Thursday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tully
Joe Tinker
Columbus Club
American Association
Hickey
Knapp
Columbus
Vienna the Key to the Situation
Six Centrist representatives from Germany traveled to Vienna to confer with Austrian aristocrats. After their return Erzberger supporters grew opposition to Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. Southern Liberal papers shifted from pan German aims to call for democratic reforms. Vienna is seen as the key to the situation.
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Associated Press
Zurich
Germany
Vienna
Matthias Erzberger
Reichstag
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Meinichener Neuste Nachrichsten
National Education Association Meets in Portland Morning Schedule
Conferences on extension education, educational associations, and many departmental sessions filled the morning program at the Portland convention. Afternoon programs planned features with women speakers.
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Extension Education
National Education Association
Portland
Ore
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