School children urged to build Hall of Liberty in Washington
Cincinnati July 28 Let the 20 000 000 school children in the United States build a 2 000 000 Hall of Liberty as the headquarters of the National Bureau of Education This proposal by Charles A Wilson Avondale school principal has P P Claxton Federal Commissioner of Education approval Wilson suggests each pupil donate ten cents to fund the building A new liberty bell should be cast from surplus cannons used in the present conflict inscribed Proclaim liberty and justice throughout all the world to all the inhabitants thereof Above the entrance Erected by the school children of America and dedicated to the cause of liberty justice and education American democracy rests on the public schools he says The sentiment for future reform must be created through school children.
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Wilson
America
Young Pirates Alarm N Y by Dock Thefts
Juvenile water pirates operate along New York wharves causing losses of vegetables fruits and potatoes from crates and bags. They attack in coordinated groups at Piers 25 and 26 Laight Street as steamship and railroad watchmen struggle to guard consignments.
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West Street
Ing
Old Dominion Line
Laight Street
Conference on High Cost of Living Held in Washington
Washington July 28 arrangements are complete for a two day conference in Washington to address the high cost of living. Delegates from across the country will discuss federal resource control and a proposed tax plan to fund war costs. The promoters quote estimates of vast unearned profits from land and natural resources and a tax burden shifting billions to producers and workers.
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Washington, D. C
Convicts Attempt Shootout at Flat Top Mine
Four black miners including John Daniel and others attempted to force escape from the Flat Top mine. A gunfight at the slope outside the stockade left one man dead, another fatally wounded, and two seriously injured, as guards fought to stop the breakout. One escapes back into the mine.
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Pirmingham
Flat Top
Post Office at Jasper Alabama Awarded at 91328
Washington July 28 The treasury department announced awarding a contract for a new Jasper Alabama post office to cost 91328.
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Jasper
Washington
Treasury Department
Ala
National League Results Quick Recap
Brooklyn beat Pittsburg 6 to 4 while Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 6 to 3. Chicago defeated New York 6 to 5. St Louis earned a 5 to 4 win over Boston.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Baseball Standings and Scores Across Leagues
American League results show Boston tied at 3 3 with St Louis 2 2. Detroit 5 5 and Philadelphia 3 4. New York 5 4 over Chicago 4 3 as Washington 5 defeats Cleveland 4. Atlanta 8 Memphis 4. Birmingham 8 7 over Little Rock 3 3. Nashville 4 Mobile 1. New Orleans 3 Chattanooga 1.
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Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Atlanta
Memphis
Birmingham
Little Rock
Nashville
Mobile
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Cuban oil gusher near Havana stirs Cuban interest
Not far from Havana the Cuban Petroleum Company reports an oil well reaching 826 feet spouting twelve yards above a large receiving tank. A second well has reached 700 feet. The find excites Cubans who doubted petroleum exists in paying quantities on the island. the wells are shallow compared with those in Mexico and elsewhere.
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Mexico
Oil field cost cuts through new driving methods
A report notes that adopting innovative well driving techniques lowers expenses for petroleum operators, reducing overall field development costs.
Wayne County aims large fund to aid returning soldiers
Citizens through the county council of defense in Wayne County plan a substantial fund to assist enlistees and veterans. Funds will cover life insurance premiums if needed, tax payments, and other financial needs beyond comfort kits and small luxuries.
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Richmond
Wayne County
County Couner of Defense
United States
Baptismal Swim Leads to Deacon Under Expulsion Shadow
Ty Richmond VA July 28 A deacon known as Brother Davie faced possible expulsion after an incident at a baptismal pool. A sermon and heated mood followed as locals debated the outcome and church discipline.
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Bacon
Richmond
Davie
Volunteer quota falls short in latest recruitment report
Washington July 23 officials say regular army volunteer recruitment did not reach a thousand in the latest tally. Another week is expected to complete the quota. Today's figures show total national enrollment at 165 604 to date.
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Washington
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