General improvement in financial conditions in wheat country forecast
Washington July 31 The Agriculture Department reports rising purchasing power for farm products and a modest but improving financial outlook for farmers this year The index stood at 79 in July up about 10 percent from four years ago The forecast also notes wheat crop value may rise less than other estimates but debt repayment capacity improves Compared with last year the crop shows uneven prospects with some areas good and others weed infested and requiring frost protection to mature A favorable corn outlook could extend feed and livestock production into the next year, with high grade wheat stocks likely to remain valuable
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Sten
California hotel and ranch buildings destroyed by fire
Fire swept the Feather River country destroying the Nel Point hotel the entire equipment of a surveying crew and the home and buildings of J Wbert late today. The blaze ran over a three mile stretch in the Middle Fork canyon of the Yiter river with words received reporting the extensive destruction.
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Tincy
Calif
Nel. Point
Feather River Power nYaty
J. Ww. Bert
Middle Fork
Biter River
Ita
Bulgarians allege Greek killing of peasants in Macedonia
Bulgarian telegraphic dispatch reports nineteen Balkan peasants shot by Greek militiamen near a frontier village in Greek Macedonia. Seized with twenty others, they were killed. seven survivors claim they were Hungarian or Romanian? The Bulgarian government protests to Greece and asks the international emigration commission to investigate immediately.
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Bulea
Rniie
Grecian
Macedonia
International Greaulessian Emigration
Aviators Reported Near Kamchatka in Latest Roundup
The August 1 dispatch notes Stuart MacLar and companions, top A.A. and Process-A, as the Fintish aviator party on an around the world flight, still at Pe pee aoe Kanic Hatha. No future departure details arrive, but it is believed they are nearbound.
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Mic
Stuart MacLarthe Fintish
Pepe Aoe Kanic ‘Hatha
Fragmentary Note Highlights Local Figures and Dates
Incomplete OCR text references a Mia De and Philthine 86 Pacts, noting best local residents and a July bid. The legible fragments point to a community focus with unnamed events and people and unclear details.
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Mwarkrison
Piarri
Furerik -Too Veare
Lerieta
Ecas
Diea Philthine
Tien
Tire
Deadlock Eased as Dawes Plan Talks Advance in London
July 31 report from Tandon states M Herriot proposes terms accepted by most delegates and Kellogg. German entry to join London talks expected tomorrow as experts resolve how default under the Dawes plan may be declared and discuss extending the Versailles payments terms.
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Tandon
Preas
M. Herriot
Frank B.B. Kellogg
London
Eit
Experts fail to reach pact on Dawes plan revisions
London August 1 The inter allied conference experts adjourned at 2 15 this morning without agreement on key aspects of French settlement proposals for reparations and Dawes plan modifications. American observer James A Logan hoped a settlement would come today as they prepare to reconvene at 11.
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London
Associated Press
Inter-Allied Conference
James A. Logan
Seligman Forecasts Davis Victory in Democratic Light
Santa Fe July 41 John W Davis will win the presidency carrying the solid south West Virginia and Maryland and New York appears favorable A Seligman Democratic National Committeeman just back from talks predicts La Follette carries Wisconsin Minnesota and likely North and South Dakota to split GOP support He also sees La Follette shrinking Coolidge odds in Ohio and Wisconsin while Charlie Bryan would run for vice president and Davis would stand on a large platform with McAdoo loyally backing the ticket New Mexico Senator A A Jones to lead western campaign efforts with August national committee meeting in Parkersburg W Va to notify Davis of his nomination
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Santa Fe
John W Davis
West Virginia
Maryland
New York
Coolidge
la Follette
Davis
Arthur Seligman
Democratic Teaders
New
Mr. Seligman
Aieo Hikele
Charlies W. Bryan
Yseke
Seligman
A. A. Jones
New Mexico
Jones
Artera
Washington
Mr. Solis
Larkebure
W. Va
County officials plead for life of convicted murderer
Prescott Arizona July 31 County officials who helped convict Willian F Acker for the murder of Iver Pinge two years ago appeared before the state board of pardons and paroles to seek commutation of the death sentence to life. Among those supporting the petition were John I Sullivan former county attorney Joseph P Dillon former sheriff jailer and eight jurors. A letter from Superior Judge John J Breeney who sentenced Acker to hang was filed with the board. Hearing followed a petition from Prescott residents in favor of the appeal. The board is expected to decide next week.
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Prescott. Ariz
Willian F. Acker
Iver Pinge
Here
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Acker
John I. Sullivan
Joseph P. Dillon
U S Circuit Court to Hear Looney Case on Sept 9
Santa Fe July 11 The United States circuit court of appeals will sit in Denver in September and hear the case of John Looney on September 9. Looney appeals Federal Judge Phillips ruling that he must return to the county to stand trial for alleged violation of the Dyer auto removal act.
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Santa Fe
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Denver
John Looney
Looney
Phillips
Hienois
Tic Arriba County
Whisky seized at New Albany hotel raid wounds held owner
Deputy sheriff W. L. Hill found seven bottles of whisky in the New Albany hotel run by Mrs. Faustina Marin. She was arrested on two warrants for possession of intoxicating liquor and failure to keep a registry. A nearby officer disarmed a guest who pulled a revolver as the raid unfolded. Witnesses testified. the hotel may be closed.
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New Albany
Beauth Recond Eireet
Heriff
W. L. Hill
Faustina Marin
Thomas Lecan
George Roddy
Will
Anastacio Padila
United States
Hill
Cisie Fear UE
Diety
Anouhier Bottie
Studham
Padilla
Hil
Polies
Martin
Appoints Delegates to Prison Congress
The governor has named delegates to the annual meeting of the American Prison Association. The list includes appointed officials from Santa Fe and other state agencies. Details indicate a formal session in August with representatives discussing prison reform, policy, and administration.
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Santa Fe
Pedler steals 90 pound silver bar in Broadway incident
New York July 31 armed guards watched a truckload of silver bullion outside a safety deposit company when 36 year old pedler George Stein calmly lifted a ninety pound bar worth 750 dollars and walked away unobserved. He moved several blocks before being noticed. Patrolman Brown arrested him as he staggered under the heavy load.
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New York
Financial District
George Stein
Brown
Stein
Gypsy Park sightseeing bus crash injures eight near Fort Collins
A large sightseeing car overturned on Sawtooth Mountain near Estes Park killing Mary Hannon of Chicago and injuring seven others. The party, returning from the Wellington gas well fire, included Chicago residents Mary Fleming and Katherine Liltis and Estes Park residents RF Upton, owner Jim Robertson, Leeta Becker, and Julia Gelaito among the injured. Upton suffered a probable skull fracture and was listed in critical condition. others had minor injuries and were taken to Fort Collins hospitals. The eight had left Bates Park around six last night and were returning from the mining gas well north of Fort Collins.
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Colo
Mary Hannon
Chicago
Wellington
Fort Collins
Sawiooth Mountain
Cole
Mary Fleming
Katherine Liltis
Julia Gelaito
Kthelyn Ellie
Alliance
Neh
Leeta Becker
Jim Robertson
Upton
Estes Park
Frore
Bates Park
Forth Catlins
Mates Park
Baw Tooth Mountain
Dedication Events Set For St Anthony's Orphanage Annex
The Sunday dedication marks the completion of the annex at St Anthony's Orphanage north of the city. Archbishop Albert T. Daeger will lead a high mass in the morning and preside at the 2 p.m. dedication ceremony with a Knights of Columbus program. An evening performance by the orphanage children follows, with transportation offered by the Knights of Columbus.
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St. Anthony’s Orphanage
Albert T. Daeger
Santa Fe
Grease Hilsing
Knights of Columbus
Leo Murphy
Grand Knight
Father Hartemin
Star Spangled Banner
Morell
A. M. Mandalari
Eitiano Aclo
Shelby Hendrix
A. Sarrazoli
Acolo
Michael Palladino
Most
Albert Z
Daexer
Aolo
Evelyn Mearns
Phillip Mubbell
Olo
Chester Bebber
Benediction
Hey
Father Hartman
North Fourth Street
Tee
Leopold and Loeb defense seeks mitigation of punishment
In Chicago on July 31 the defense led by Clarence Darrow urged mercy in the sentencing phase for Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb, arguing that a mental disease or insanity should reduce punishment rather than negate guilt. The four-hour session featured debates over whether evidence of mind illness fits mitigation and how jurors should weigh it.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Clarence & Darrow
Judes
John KR
Illinois
Robert Bb. Crowe
Thomas Marshall
Marshall
Darrow
Walter Bachrach
England
Bachrach
Crowe
Crave
Mr. Darrow
Mr. Crowe
Sugar tariff inquiry sent to President for action
Washington July 31 The tariff commission has transmitted findings on the sugar tariff inquiry started March 1923 under President Harding. The President now must decide actions within a 30 day window, with possible ty percent up or down adjustments. The dispute among the six commissioners and charges by Senator La Follette shaped the report, which is continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Tariff Commission
Harding
Dla Aention
la Follette
Commie Elon
Karding
Los Angeles C of C Directors Approve SP and R E P Southwest Merger
Los Angeles July 31 The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce board approves a resolution urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve the proposed merger of the Southern Pacific and the Paso and Southwestern railways. The group says the consolidation would benefit transportation facilities and city interests.
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RE. P
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LOS Angeles C. OF
Los Angeles
Intereigie Ceormyrerce
Southern Pacific
Fil Paso & Southweastern
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Arize
Werger
Oea
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