Coolidge Rebukes Unfair Critics Over Defense Day Plans
President Coolidge objects to critics condemned by misrepresentation of national defense day September 12 plans. In a communication to Frederick J. Libby secretary of the national council for the prevention of war he says war must be impossible but the country must stay prepared in the meantime.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Frederick J. Libby
National Council For the’ Prevention
Southern Bell Assn Enjoys Big Picnic at Myrtle Springs
The Americas membership of Local No. 56 of the Southern Bell association held an annual outing at Myrtle Springs on a Friday evening. About 20 members attended, bringing baskets of confections to be shared under the trees. Dancing, swimming, and music filled the event until 9 pm.
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Americas
Southern Bell Association
Watson resigns as director of probe
Washington July 26 A senate meeting selected a committee to investigate the internal revenue bureau and resulted in the resignation of Senator Watson Indiana chairman. Senator Couzens Michigan replaced him and the inquiry will resume September 2. Watson said he could not retain the position while opposing the committee’s activities.
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Washington
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
Watson
Indiana
Couzens
Michigan
Jones
Senator Jones
Treasury Department
Bank clearings at Atlanta grow large
Atlanta July 26 According to the monthly statistics report issued by the R G Dunn Company Atlanta bank clearings for June ranked sixteenth in the United States Although Richmond Va with 210 882 500 surpassed Atlantas 197 741 400 the local clearings were in excess of those reported for New Orleans Birmingham and other southern cities
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Atlanta
R.G. Dunn & Company
United States
Richmond
New Orleans
Birmingham
Brazilian Federals Ready 10 Crush Rebels at Sao Paulo
Official despatch from Rio Janeiro states Brazilian federal forces siege Sao Paulo insurgents and will strike after civilians evacuate the city. Insurgents are said to be easily defeated when the opportune moment arrives and the operation proceeds.
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Buenosa I
Rio Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Campaign to End War Through World Cooperation Drive
Start of a nationwide peace movement organized by 36 groups under the National Council for Prevention of War. Slogans promote cooperation to build international peace, with ministers urged to preach World Cooperation sermons next Sunday. Presidential and Senate candidates will be asked how they will cooperate for world peace, with a three month initial drive to mobilize public support.
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Washington
National Council For Prevention of War
Union
World Cooperation
Senate
Frederick J. Libby
Council
America
Wifes decision may save Jones from gibbet
In Baltimore on July 26 Mrs Mary C Jones refused to testify against her husband Harry C Jones on trial for the murder of Patrolman Charles L Franks last June 26 The defense led by Abner Sayler claimed self defense Jones admitted firing the shot but denied malice The unexpected refusal of Mrs Jones to testify shocked prosecutors Howland BK Adams and Herman M Mosere led the State to wrap its case.
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Baltimore
Mary C. Jones
Harry C. Jones
Charles L. Franks
Nd Jones
Abner Sayler
Jones
Franks
Patriolman
Elders releases platform for Georgia governorship
Atlanta July 26 Herschel H Elders candidate for governor issued his platform proposing reduced taxation no income tax on wealth lowering government jobs and bonds along with salary based county officers and fewer courts he calls for permanent roads funded by existing revenue and aims to attract outside capital to Georgia with economy and elimination of useless jobs.
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Atlanta
Herschel H. Elders
Walker
Elders
Georgia
Complete Camp in Sparta for Georgia youths
Sparta July 26 plans completed for a complete camp with about two hundred boys and girls from across the country expected to attend. Special farm work instruction via moving pictures will be shown, prominent speakers will lecture, and various athletic contests will be held.
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Sparta
Lieut Jones Wins Additional Honors at Fort Niagara
Columbus July 26 Lieuten ant S V Jones of Fort Benning the largest Infantry School in the world and national rifle champion won more honors at Fort Niagara N Y when he scored 291 of 300 in the U S Infantry national match His six days total was 1688 placing him third
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Columbus
S.r V. Jones
Fort Benning
Fort Niagara
N. Y
U. S. Infantry
Held For Slaying Parents 14 Years Ago Denies Charge
In Coatesville Pennsylvania Benjamin Dorsheimer of Atlantic City and a real estate dealer was arrested on a Lancaster murder warrant claiming his parents were asphyxiated while asleep to gain their estate. He says his brother instigated the arrest as spite work.
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Benjamin Dorsheimer
Atlantic City
Coatesville
Lancaster
Warren Fuller Brings In County's First Open Poll Of Cotton
The Times Recorder notes Warren Fuller, a Black farmer on Riley’s tract, produced the county’s first open poll of cotton. Riley praises the crop as clean and opening fast. Fuller previously refused to use poison after a sermon by Dr. DeLoach, choosing hard work over chemical control until an argument changed his view.
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George Riley
Tiaes Recorder Office
Warren Fuller
Mr. Riley
Warren
Dr. DeLoach
Old Warren
Times-Recorder
Little Joe Larger Man Than You Sheds Falsehood
A terse line from a historized page claims a character named Little Joe is a bigger man than you, asserting he is not a liar and that others have misunderstood him. The fragment reflects dialogue set in a frontier or pulp context, emphasizing honor over deception.
Mayfield Senate Contest Reopened After Atlantic City Session
Washington July 26 Chairman Spencer of the senate committee said in an executive session held in Atlantic City that permission was given to reopen the contest over Senator Mayfield’s seat. The case will proceed along strictly limited lines.
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Washington
Spencer
Senate Committee
Mayfield
Texas
Atlantic City
Demand grows for feeder hogs at local market
MOULTRIE July 26 Prospects for a higher hog market have many farmers marketing surplus feed as finished hogs. Officials of the Southern Stock Yards say feeder pig demand in the local territory is greater than ever before.
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Moultrie
Plan industrial survey at Atlanta
Atlanta July 26 The directors of the chamber of commerce have authorized plans for the employment of an industrial secretary to supervise the work.
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Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Dawes to Speak at Lincoln August 29
Brigadier General Charles G. Dawes, Republican vice presidential nominee, will open his national campaign with an address at Lincoln Nebraska on August 29. Announcement released from campaign headquarters today confirms the event and date.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Lincoln
Nebraska
Dixie Dog and Pony Show Draws Big Local Crowds
Big crowds attended the afternoon Dixie Dog and Pony Show under Bob McAfee. He, once Americas boy, aims to please locals with several acts. A second exhibition is scheduled for tonight at 8 in the big tent at the Playgrounds.
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Bob McAfee
Americas Boy
Filipion Chief Justice Is Dead
Manuel Arauilo chief justice of the Philippine Islands died in Manila on July 26. Justices of the supreme court are appointed by the president of the United States.
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Filipion
Manila
Manuel Arauilo
The
Philippine Islands
Supreme Court
United States
State Department asks Persia to protect Americans
State Department officials prepared to formally ask the Persian government to take immediate measures to shield American citizens in that country from hostile insults by natives following the killing of Major Robert Imbrie, the American vice-consul at Teheran, and related developments. The department acted after advices from Joseph S. Kornfeld, the American minister, reporting insults to Mrs. Imbrie, widow of the slain consul, believed to be caused by a young Persian.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Robert Imbrie
Teheren
Joseph S. Kornfeld
Imbrie
WOPLD WHEAT CROP ESTIMATE ANNOUNCED
London reports deny rumors of Russia crown jewels sale. Sir Martin Conway, MP, returns from private tour, says treasury jewels in Moscow are genuine and not being sold. He notes jewels sent out were likely private property rather than royal regalia.
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London
Russia
Martin Conway
Moscow
Martin
Catherine II
Mills Gifts Fortune to Grandchildren
Atlanta reports Major H. J. Mills a retired businessman, who just turned eighty, presented each of his eight children with $1,000 checks on his eightieth anniversary, expressing gratitude for his life and blessings.
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Atlanta
H. J. Mills
Bathing beauties to be chosen for water carnival show
Five bathing beauties will be selected at a city pool in Atlanta to appear on stage at a local theatre for a water carnival film event. Four judges will pick the contestants at a set time and award six months free theatre tickets. The mermaids will decide the bathing suit.
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Atlanta
Leopold and Loeb case clash over testimony
Chicago July 26. Darrow challenged a detective sergeant's testimony that Nathan Leopold Jr. sought a plea before a friendly judge. The cross examination revealed Leopold's stated defenses and chilling remarks about the Franks murder, including his stance that murder is no crime in his code.
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Robert E. Crowe
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
John R. Caverly
Criminal Court
Chicago
Leopold
Loeb
Clarence F. Darrow
Crowe
Benjamin Bachrach
Darrow
Nathan Leopol, Jr
Clarence Darrow
Richard Lioeb
Gortland
Franks
Hearing on safety installation suspended by ICC
Washington July 26 The Interstate Commerce Commission indefinitely suspended a hearing on when 42 railroads would have been required to install automatic control systems.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Silver to Give Exhibition Here at Rylander Theater
Jack Silver, a nationally known physical culture advocate, will be in Americas Monday and Tuesday to give an exhibition of his art between film showings at the Rylander Theater. He is said to be highly accomplished and his demonstration of physical culture considered remarkable and a major amusement feature.
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Jack Silver
Americas
Rylander Theater
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