Rain and Guard Reinforce Washington Race Clash
In Washington the clash between white and black communities last night left one white man dead and another seriously wounded. An overnight rain and about 2,000 armed troops joined police and Home Guards to curb mob violence as exchanges of blows, knives, and stones caused numerous injuries. The fighting centered in black districts and shuttered venues. A Monday night flare of violence followed earlier killings. security forces remained on duty to restore order until normal conditions return.
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Washington
Associated Press
Isaac B. Halbfinger
Benjamin Belmont
Fone Defence League
Kcretary
Mosquitoes Plague City Cemetery as Sexton Complains
J P Balford, sexton of Grove Cemetery, questions spending to curb mosquitoes. Dr B F Bond of the Public Health Service explains the matter lies with Lieut Tiedeman. Raiford urges draining water near monuments to stop breeding insects and rest easier.
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J. P. Balford
Oo Grove Cemetery
B. F. Bond
Public Health Service
Dr. Bond
Department of Lieut
Cemery
Husband's Affinity Tried to Kill Her with Auto
Mrs. John Erasmus files for divorce in Atlanta claiming her husband’s paramour, driving a racer bought with the husband’s money, nearly ran her down. She notes years of domestic trouble and cites the affair as part of the dispute escalating public humiliation. The article also reports a period of disorder with deaths and injuries, jail and hospital crowding, and a citywide firearms sale halt.
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Atlanta
John Erasmus
Weevils’ Work Cut To Fourth In Test Tract
Test plot on Neil A. Ray farm shows calcium arsenate greatly reduced boll punctures. Marshall reports about 20 percent damage on untreated stalks versus 5 percent on treated stalks after multiple applications and recent heavy rains washed most poison off.
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Neil
Army of a Dozen Flyers Debate Air Service Funding
Washington reports a Senate hearing on air service funding and Mexican border defense. Senator Fall argues Congress must protect Americans as the House trims the air force budget from 50 to 25 million, risking demobilization and unpreparedness for possible intervention.
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Washington
United States Aviation Service
Senate
New’ York
Senate Military Affairs Committee
United States
Mexico
Air Service
House
Fall
New Mexico
Larrazolo
War Department
Congress
Smith
Arizona
World Race for Air Control Starts Across Europe
Paris July 23 Aerial peace supremacy drives major competitions as England France Italy launch twelve or more flights and explorations. France aims to redeem prestige with plans Paris to Constantinople and other routes while Italy backs Sicily to Sardinia services and Tokio ambitions led by D Annunzio.
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Paris
England
France
Italy
America
Ocean
St. Johns-to
Germany
Constantinople
Cairo
Naples
Salonika
Vienna
Algeria
Venice
Belgrade
Dirigible
Tunis
Casablancas
Toulon
Fes
Morocco
Dakar
Rome
Forick
Madrid
Gabriel D’annunzio
Sicily
Sardinia
D’annunale
Tokio
Asia Minor
India
Tonkin
China
Lon
United States to Sign Turks and Bulgars Treaty Pacts
The United States will sign peace treaties with Turkey and Bulgaria, as announced by the state department. The move shows the U S is not at war with either nation. The Japanese deny trade links to Shantung and involved peace terms. The League of Nations is hailed as a major forward step with broad support from leaders and lawmakers.
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Washington
Uni
Turkey
Annou
State Department
United States
Shantung
Paris
Prees
Dratwal
League of Nations
Associated Press
League of Tions
Eeesee Aeavo
Ator McKeller
Posse
Rebels in Mexico Form 25 Bands With 35000 Men
A Mexico City tabulation shows twenty five rebel bands totaling about 35000 men active in Mexico. Carranza commands about 60000 troops able to control rail lines and a coastal strip from Guaymas to San Blas and Tampico in the region.
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Washington
Associated Preas
Mexico
Mexico City
Carranza
Pacific Coast
Guaymas
San Blas
Tampico
Half Million Sought to Fight Forest Fires in West
Secretary Lane asked Congress for a special appropriation of 50 000 to combat forest fires in Montana Idaho and Washington.
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Washington
Associated Press
Lane
Congress
Montana
Idaho
Cotton Market Quiet Local Spot Price Report
Local spot market shows good middling at 34 cents per pound. New York futures opened with July at 35.20, and October at 35.55, with subsequent highs and lows around 35.84 and 35.50 respectively.
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New York
Weather Forecast for Georgia
Showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight and Thursday across Georgia with no change in temperatures. Localized downpours may affect northern and central counties. Stay alert for brief gusts and lightning as the system passes.
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Georgia
Committee to Raise 2500 for Sumter County Fair
A Sumter County Fair association aims to raise at least 2500 to fund a two day fair on October 16 17. Officers and directors formed committees from nine militia districts to solicit donations with names listed for each district.
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Sumter County Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Lanier
Frank Sheffield
Frank Harrold
E. P. Anderson
G. C. Thomas
J. E. Ferguson
J. T. Methvin
A. A. Presley
Will Chambliss
A. F P. Hodges
J. W. Carter
C. A. Slappey
Sam McGarrah
John F. Daniels
C. C. Sheppard
John D Williams
A. Rogers
Webb
EB. Mitchell
Solution of railway problem 15 at the fair
The report notes a solution to railway problem 15 at the fair. It mentions more amusement and entertainment features that are ready for announcement.
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