Substantial Gains In Stocks Reported On August 30
New York August 30 stock market gains noted with heavy activity not present yet substantial advances in many industrials. Mexican Petroleum rose over 4 points, rail shares strength linked to July earnings and anticipated merger debates. Rumors of large government financing and German credits circulated as cotton prices climbed and commodity demand improved amid ongoing transportation act discussions.
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Tral
Rails Strong
Rails
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ripley
Harvard
Cummins
Aay
Ab Erie
Lackawanna
Wall Street
Treasury
Foday
Washington Dispatches
Eugene Meyer
War Finance Corporation
Steel Corporation
Brazil
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Pittsburg Coal
Army Flyers Prepare Athens Tests Denied By Report
Langley field airmen ready for bombing trials off Virginia capes in September using the Alabama as a bomb target ranging 200 to 2,000 pounds. In Athens officials deny Greek reversals in Asia Minor fighting while noting continued Sakaria river violence. A Norwegian invention damming shallow streams uses wire protected canvas pipes filled with water.
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Norfolk
Langley Field
Hewan
Virginia Capes
Ala Bene
Alabama
Hampton Roads
Athens
Asia Minor
Sakaria River
Black Sea
Voters of the Eighth Ward Endorse City Reform Candidate
A candidate appeals to Eighth Ward electors, stating faith in voters and fair lists from the Women’s League of Voters Civic Forum and Grand Jury Committee. He notes acceptance of the councilman role if called, urges citizens to decide based on patriotism and good judgment.
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Yetera
Women’s League of Voters
The
Civic Forum
Grand Jury Committee
Stock Advance Repeats In Tuesday Trading
New York dispatch reports stocks extending an upward trend with rails and steels leading gains of 1 to 3 points on improved earnings and anticipated equipment demand. Mexican Petroleum and allied issues rise on expectations of a concessionaire conference outcome. Call money dips before noon, foreign exchanges strengthen, and total sales reach 35,875,000 par.
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New York
Germany
Olly
Mexican Petroleum
Liberty Group
Tragic Rail Tract Murder Probe Unfolds In Savannah
A gruesome discovery along Seaboard Air Line tracks near Ways Station Savannah reveals remains of a man named McDilda from Bryan county. Police and coroner investigate foul play as witnesses describe a pistol found near the body and a funeral held at Lyons. Cotton goods markets in New York report strength amid steady wool and yarn demand.
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Savannah
Ctea
Eteo
Victory
Seaboard Air Line
Ways Station
Jacksonville
Savan
SA. 1
McDuda
Bryan County
Lyons
McDilda
Swift and Co Chicago August 30 report
Swift and Co Chicago filed a notice dated August 30 relating to its operations. The record notes the firm name and city with no further details available in the fragment.
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Swift & Co
Chicago
Davisboro Tragedy Ends With Shotgun Death
Davisboro Georgia August 30 Special J Wright Thigpen colored found dead in front of employer C L Woodward home. Shotgun wound entered under chin blowing off face and top of head. A shotgun lay over him with one empty and one loaded shell. Thigpen had been jailed earlier and escaped overnight to his country home. Sheriff B A English sought to arrest him last night without success. Woodward refused to aid Thigpen in his trouble.
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Davisboro
J—Wright Thigpen
C. L. Woodward
Thigpen
B. A. English
Washington
Woodard
Former Atlanta Man To Manage Knoxville Fertilizer Factory
Ground will be broken tomorrow in Knoxville for a fertilizer plant costing 400000 dollars. W B Henderson formerly of Atlanta will manage the plant. Also noted Athens Georgia August 1 special H A Inghram professor at University of Georgia granted a year leave to become associate professor at Columbia University in New York and work toward a doctor’s degree before returning to resume duties in commerce.
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Knoxville Fertilizer Factory
Knoxville
Tenn
W. B. Henderson
Athens
Escort Stunned As Woman Attacked by Virginia Black Man
In Norfolk, a young woman, daughter of a Warwick County physician, and her escort were assaulted near Newport News. The escort was knocked unconscious and dragged from the car. A Black man from West Jones, a gro, is under arrest in Newport News charged with felonious assault and attempted criminal incident. Both victims are hospitalized at Riverside in Newport News.
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Warwick County
Riverside Hospital
Newport News
West Jones
Savannah Merchant Struck by Auto in Savannah Ga
Nash Stein a prominent Savannah businessman is seriously injured after a heavy truck struck him early today. Three African American men, one suspected driver, are held for investigation as the case unfolds in Savannah Georgia.
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Savannah Merchant
Savannah
Nash Stein
Harris Addresses Crisp Citizens at Cordelo Ga Courthouse
United States Senator W. J. Harris spoke at the Cordelo courthouse to a large crowd, recounting his senate stewardship. At noon he joined Kiwanis for a luncheon at Suwanee cafe where over a hundred members gathered to honor him and foster goodwill.
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United States
W. J. Harris
Senate
Kiwanis Club
Suwanee
Qerels
Atlantic City cafes raided for liquor
Atlantic City N J August 30 State prohibition agents aided by private detectives early today raided many boardwalk cafes in what was described as the greatest attempt yet to make Atlantic City dry. Warrants were served to et al 126 f
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Atlantic City
N. J
German Peace Treaty to Senate Quickly
Washington reports the peace with Germany signed last Thursday at Berlin will be sent to the Senate on September 21 when Congress reassembles after its recess. Administration officials expect prompt ratification and plan coordinated action with the German Reichstag as both bodies prepare for debate.
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Berlin
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Congress
White House
Harding
Foreign Relations Committee
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Reichste
16 Year Old Forger Escapes Reformatory
Philadelphia police search for Charles Hoffman a 16 year old forger and embezzler who escaped from Glen Mills reformatory where he was held for stealing 4850 in checks and money from employers. His earlier escapes include from the Junior Republic School near Bethlehem and a prior parole after forging about 1900 in New York. He eluded capture in Chicago and Memphis before authorities learned of the latest escape last night.
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Philadelphia
Charles Hoffman
New York
Chicago
Memphis
Yiis
Glen Mila Reformatory
Th Exchange National Bank
Milionaire Kid
Junior Republic School
Bethlehem
Glen Mills
French Is Styled As Financial Nut By Worthington
Chicago August 30 Charles W French described as a financial nut by John W Worthington who may testify to government on Frenchs swindle operations Worthington called master mind of bank bandits and said he handled notes but refused a loan for American Rubber company He claimed his dealings were regular and denied knowledge of stolen bonds asserting they overstate the case
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Chicago
Charles W. French
John W. Worthington
French
Worthington
W Davis
Canton
American Rubber Company
Auto Fatalities Costly in 1920 To Underwriters
New York August 30 The Insurance Press reports an estimated 4.5 million dollars paid by life insurance companies in death claims from automobile fatalities in 1920. The year saw about 12 000 fatalities and 1 500 000 non fatal injuries. Total life insurance distributions in the United States and Canada reached 1 092 066 434 dollars. Notable payouts included 555 000 to the heirs of Wallace L Pierce of Boston, 465 000 to the heirs of Jake L Hammon of Ardmore Oklahoma, and 135 000 for Olive Thomas Pickford who died in Paris.
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New York
United States
Canada
Lke
Wallace L Pierce
Boston
Jake L. Hamnon
Ardmore
Oklo
Olive Thomas Pickford
Paris
Girl in Wheelchair Travels From Baltimore to New York
Edna Townsend, 15, crippled, ran away in a wheelchair from Baltimore to see New York. She returned home with her father, John Townsend, a U.S. Coast Guard member, aided by Baltimore police after tracks with the wheelchair led authorities to alert New York police. Erelyn Elliott, 14, who joined the trip, also returned to Baltimore.
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New York
Edna Townsend
Baltimore
John Townsend
United States Coast Guard Service
Edna
Erelyn Elliott
U S Oil Chiefs Visit President Obregon
Mexico City August 30. After a two hour meeting with Treasury Secretary de La Huerta, American Oil Company representatives paid a courtesy visit to President Obregon. W Teagle of Standard Oil Co of New Jersey spoke for the committee, saying the meeting outlined the general program for later talks and no conference was arranged for the day.
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Mexico City
Treasury de la Huerta
American Oil Company
Mexico
Obregon
W. Teagle
Standard Qi Company of
New Jersey
Wuer
Third Ward Voters Name Woodall for City Council
A harsh political rebuke targets Fred C. Woodall who promised W. O. Gifford support for tax assessor then deserted him. The speaker calls the alleged last minute trick unworthy of any candidate and compares it to a street sweeper’s dishonor.
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Woodall
W. O. Gifford
Bellflower
Third Ward
Fred C. Woodall
Reach agreement on Yap question
United States and Japan nearly finish a Yap issue plan as Ambassador Shidehara and Secretary Hughes agree on a draft. The Yap island gains universal extraterritorial rights and cable stations for all nations. One Yap to Guam cable becomes U.S. property. two others stay with original owners. Japan keeps its mandate over Yan and other Pacific islands with fortifications to be discussed. The Shidehara Hughes agreement requires approval from other powers per Versailles and Pacific talks.
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United Nevis
Washington
Japan
United States
Shidehars
Hughes
Yap
Guam
Yokohama
Shanghai
Philippines
Yan
Pacific Islands
Pacific
Banker Returns to Blair After Defalcations Booed to Joy
Blair Nebraska August 30 Pred Claridge former president of the banking house of A Casteller Blair which failed after his disappearance February 27 was greeted by shouts of jubilation when he surrendered to county authorities. Stores closed for the occasion. He said he worked as a New York janitor earning 125 a day then did envelope addressing for 15 a week. He had 200 in cash at departure. remaining funds were stolen in a hotel. He faced charges of raising funds from the bank and looting them. After discovery the state bank guarantee fund was called for about 700000 to meet the loss. Claridge waived preliminary hearing and was released on bond.
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Neb
Pred Claridge
Banking House
A. Casteller
New York
Claridge
State Bank Guarantee Fund
American Legionnaires Sail For Home From Europe
London August 30 three members of the American legion delegation arrived from Ostend for a few days of sightseeing and shopping. The legion team will sail from Havre for the United States on Friday.
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London
American Legion
Ostend
Legionera
Havre
United States
Argentina Alcohol Consumption Seen as Enormous in report
Washington reports from Buenos Aires state that official figures show Argentina's alcohol consumption is enormous. Ed Fealy cites yearly imports totaling hundreds of thousands of bottles across champagne wine whisky rum brandy and gin with cask imports also large. Local provincial consumption and homemade liquors are excluded from the stats.
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Washington
Argentina
Edward F. Fealy
Buenos Aires
Commerce Department
Mendoza
San Juan
Sergions
Dr Beecher DuVall for Alderman First Ward
Dr Beecher DuVall 32-year-old candidate opposes J R Seawright. A respected ward citizen pledges to direct talent to a clean efficient city government and police reforms per council committee report. Campaign committee references.
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Beecher DuVall
J. R. Seawright
DuVaill
Council
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