Letters Rally For Grant Commutation In Chicago
Thousands of letters supporting commutation for Bernard Grant flood Governor Small’s office. Grant’s lawyer completed the formal plea and sent the manuscript to the printer. The youth, condemned for a policeman’s murder during a holdup, shares an age with Leopold and Loeb, drawing vast sympathy. Clarence Darrow, who defended Leopold and Loeb, has pledged help to secure commutation.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Bernard Grant
Len Small
Grant
Leopold and Loeb
Bobby Franks
Clarence Darrow
Leopold
Loeb
Marseilles mob attacks French premier Herriot
Edouard Herriot, premier of France, narrowly escaped injury in Marseilles when two hundred communists disrupted his party. The mob shouted amnesty and aimed to seize him in Rue Cannebiere before police prevented the assault.
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Paris
Associated Press
Edouard Herriot
France
Marseilles
Cannebiere
M. Herriot
World Flyers Hop Off In Bad Weather
The army world flyers began the leg from United States Air Mail Field at 10 41 this morning. The squadron led by Chicago Boston and New Orleans departed in sequence amid overcast skies. Weather across Omaha threatened delays, with Lieut Lowell Smith voicing doubt the flight would proceed today.
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United States Air Mail Field
Forerook
Nebr
Army World Flyers
Chicago
Boston
New Orleans
Omaha
Army World
St. Joseph
Muscogee
Oklo
Lowell Smith
Argentine flyer to substitute gear for pontoons in Pacific flight
SEATTLE Wash Sept 18 Major Pedro Scanni Argentine world flyer now at Hanoi China will substitute landing gear for pontoons at Vancouver BC and then fly to Seattle it was announced here today by Ensign Velo Argentine navigating officer.
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Seattle Wash
Pedro Scanni
Hanoi
China
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Velo
War Department to Pay Personal Expenses for Flyers
Secretary Weeks announced that the War Department would reimburse any personal financial losses incurred by the Army world flyers from available funds unless the appropriations bill as passed by Congress blocks this. If blocked, a special appropriation would be sought for their benefit.
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WAR Department
Washington
Army World
Congress
Weeks
Cheaper farm produce may come if transport improves
The article argues that lower food prices could result from improved transport systems. It emphasizes avoiding waste and increasing efficiency in distribution to help farmers access broader markets and reduce costs.
Truant schools and reformatories closing in England
Truant schools and reformatories are closing across England due to a shortage of incorrigibles. Authorities report fewer delinquents and plan to repurpose or repurpose facilities as reforms shift toward probation and community programs.
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England
Wauchula Factory Fire Causes $150,000 Loss
Wau chula Florida September 18 Fire at the crate manufacturing plant of the Wauchula Development company destroyed the facility causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The Associated Press reports the incident occurred last night with no immediate word on casualties or causes.
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Wauchua, Fa
Associated Press
Wauchula Development Company
Davis and Shaver hold Chicago campaign conference today
Davis and Shaver arrive in Chicago as Democratic national chairman Clem Shaver and nominee John W. Davis plan conferences. Davis will address a Chicago Illinois Democrats rally tonight, with thousands expected and the largest crowd for any local political event. Wheeler to speak in Ohio cities follows.
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Chicago
A. P
John W. Davis
Clem Shaver
Ellsworth Hall Speaks to Rotary on the Federal Constitution
Ellsworth Hall, eminent Macon attorney, addressed the Rotary Club on the Federal Constitution. He called it the greatest human document, explained its framing, noted its compromises, and warned against overreaching amendments. Hall traced all 19 amendments and cited the surge of proposed changes in the last Congress.
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Ellsworth Hall
Macon
Rotary Club
Walter Rylander
Mr. Hall
W. W. Dykes
South
Hall
Congress
Ellis
Hopkins Offers Warehouse Site in Thomasville
Thomasville officials announced at a recent meeting that the city blocks have been offered as a site for a proposed tobacco warehouse by Judge H. W. Hopkins of the city. The date noted is September 18.
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Hopkins
Thomasville
H. W. Hopkins
Chinese General Leads Christian Army In Pekin Prayer
Yu hsiang, known as the Christian general, reportedly holds daily Bible classes for his troops in Peking. His wife is a Christian, most soldiers baptized, and he directs charity and brotherly love. He refused payment for public works and soldiers pay full prices for goods.
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Peking
Eng
Yu-hsiang
Feng
Nan Yuan
Yung Ting
Troe
Libop backs Legion program Berry says inst Paul address
At St Paul on Sept 18 Geo L Berry delegate from Tennessee and former national vp of the American Legion and president of the International Pressmen's Union spoke for organized labor and Samuel Gompers saying labor and the Legion share a common bond to uplift America in intelligence and patriotism. He said the two institutions’ aspirations are identical within their jurisdictions and welcomed the Legion as a new organization in the country.
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ST. Paul
American Federation of Labor
The
American Legion
America
Geo. L. Berry
Tennessee
International Pressmen’s Union
Legion
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
Berry
Legion, Inter
Bombing of Shanhaiwan Tied to Manchurian Conflict
Shanhaiwan, a 30,000 resident city near the barrier gate of the eastern Wall, was bombed by planes from General Chang Tso Lin’s Mukden headquarters. Chinese government aims to suppress Chang Lin by force as Manchurian troops press toward Chi Li and Peking.
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Peking
Associated Press
Chang Tsen-Lin
Tien Tsin
China
Shanhaiwan
Chang Tgo-Lin
Mukden
Chi-Li
Omaha Gets Next Legion Meeting
Omaha was chosen as the 1925 convention city of the American Legion at the sixth annual convention in St. Paul. A heated contest among Nebraska and Texas cities narrowed to two eligible bidders before Omaha was selected. The convention also accepted Philadelphia as the host for the 1926 gathering following the time and place committee’s recommendation.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Omaha
The
American Legion
Nebraska
Texas
Time and Place
Philadelphia
Fouche Accused of Soliciting Funds for Campaign
Chattanooga Tenn September 18 John S Fouche a prominent Republican leader in Tennessee may be haled before the senate investigation committee to testify about soliciting funds for the national Republican campaign It is alleged that Fouche solicited contributions from civil service employees according to the Chattanooga News Washington correspondent
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Chattanooga
Tenn
John S. Fouche
Tennessee
Senate Investigation Committee
Fouche
Civil Service
Chattanooga News
Washington
Multi-Lock Cotton Shown At Sparta
Sparta reports A W Tolbert a Hancock County farmer brought open bolls of cotton with multiple locks. One boll had 10 locks, another nine, and a third eight while the typical boll holds four to five. Tolbert plans to save seed to propagate a more prolific variety.
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Sparta
A. W. Tobert
Hancock County
Tolbert
Married men won't understand why the Irishman remained a bachelor
A provocative opinion notes that an Irishman who stayed single for 112 years cannot be expected to be wealthier than John D Carnegie or standard tycoons. The column jokes about marriage norms and wealth, hinting at social expectations of men and money.
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John D
Body of murdered man believed that of Messer
The body of a man with a head wound was found in a gondola coal car at Chesapeake & Ohio yards in Ashland Kentucky. A key ring engraved W. M. Messer Newcomb Tennessee was found on the victim. Police pursue identity and origin, with the car said to have come from Lexington Kentucky.
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Ashland
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
W. M. Messer
Newcomb
Tenn
Lexington
Veterinarians Honor Bahnsen At Georgia Meeting
The Georgia Veterinary association wrapped up its eighteenth annual two day session in Columbus with praise for Bahnsen. Dr J E Severin of Athens became president succeeding J M Sutton of Sylvester while W K White of Tifton was named vice president and P F Bahnen state veterinarian was re elected secretary.
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Columbus
Georgia Veterinary Association
Brunswick
J. E. Severin
Athens
J. M. Sutton
Sylvester
W. K. White
Tifton
Quarterly Meeting at Leslie Friday
The Americas district Leslie charge holds its fourth Quarterly Conference at Leslie Methodist Church Friday September 19 with presiding elder Dr W C Lovett in charge He will preach at eleven and officials are urged to attend.
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W. C. Lovett
Leslie
Fourth Quarterly Conference of the Americas
Leslie Charge
Leslie Methodist Church
Parents of School Children Face Fines
Atlanta date line reports strict enforcement of the Georgia compulsory school attendance law. M E Coleman directs city officials to prosecute noncompliant parents after the first week of school showed attendance about 2,500 below expectations. Parents with unregistered children may act before week’s end to avoid penalties. truancy carries a ten dollar daily fine.
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Atlanta
M. E. Coleman
Coléman
Georgia
Shiloh School Opens With 114 Pupils
The Shiloh school opened September 15 with 114 pupils greeting teachers and starting work after a vacation. Patrons attended the ceremony while muddy roads tested travel. Rev. M. B. Brown of Richland led devotional exercises urging wisdom and understanding as the community is invited to visit regularly.
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Shiloh
Poe
M. B. Brown
Richland
Solomon
Bro. Brown
Pershing Sought For Active Army Service
A resolution adopted by the American Legion convention in St Paul calls for restoring General John J Pershing to the army's active list to ensure his valuable counsel remains available to those directing national defense.
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Lestsleien
Legion
ST. Paul, Minn
John J. Wershing
American Legion Convention
Dirigible ZR-3 May Visit South
Efforts are underway to route the ZR-3 through the south after its arrival from Germany. Senator George is reportedly assured that the southern flight will be given full consideration in planning the itinerary.
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Atlanta
Germany
George
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