United States Demands Release of American Prisoners in Russia
Washington reports Secretary Hughes formally demanded release of American prisoners in Russia. The communication, delivered to the Soviet representative at Reval via Consul Albrecht, aims to compel freedom before any rapprochement. The move follows failed Red Cross efforts and parallels Hoover's response to Maxim Gorky appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Russia
Hughes
State Department
Reval
Albrecht
United States
Runia
Nansen
Prisners
Tenine
Trotsky
Hoover
Maxim Gorky
Russi Pome
Fireworks Plan After Governor Small Embezzlement Warrant
Friends of Gov. Small vowed “plenty of fireworks” as his counsel telegraphed Sheriff Mester to accept service of a warrant for embezzlement of state funds. Small arrived in Chicago and agreed not to resist service, aiming to delay by habeas corpus while bail and surrender arrangements are made. The attorney general sought orderly process, with three days commonly allowed for bail. The sheriff indicated he would await return to Springfield rather than serve in Cook County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Small
Mester
Sangamon County
Brundage
Stuall
Warrants Issued for Gov Lew Small in Springfield
Warrants for the arrest of Gov Lew Small on embezzlement and conspiracy charges were placed with Sheriff Henry Mester of Sangamon County. He notified Governor Savall’s Chicago counsel Albert Fink that the governor need not surrender in Chicago until bonds can be arranged upon the executive’s return to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lew Small
Henry Mester
Sangamon County
Albert Fink
Savall
Chicago
Weaver and Felsch Will Be Freed
Chicago July 27 Vivian Spurgin daughter of Warren C Spurgin bank president of the closed Michigan Avenue Trust Co and her mother returned from Detroit where they fled after Spurgin disappeared They admit knowledge of the bank’s misdeeds and possible theft of more than 4000000 in bank funds The state’s attorney and investigators question the women while authorities imply the wife and daughter may know more than disclosed They noted Spurgin had arranged large payouts and warned he might not be seen again The case involves the Chicago White Sox figures and a web of alleged complicity with several named individuals and connections to other figures in the era
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicago
Vivian Spurgin
Warren C. Spurgin
Ming
Michigan Avenue Trust Co
Chicago
Detroit
Spurgin
Bly James F Meshane
Misserant Cinterney
Ben Newmark
State's Attorney's Office
Spurwin
Yuh
Nly
Tauke
Leity
Happy” Weick
White Sox
Bt. Lois
Dhemixs
Ben
Lewis Lori
Korere
Jie Jackson
David Zebeer
Maines
Hilly Makary
Philadelphia
Bill Barns
Ures
Abe Attell
Barns
Eddie Cowtte
Chirk Gan- ML
New York
Fe Geinnsti
Clorage
Attell
Bares
Zelaer
United Drug Falls Amid Turbulent New York Trading
Turbulent session at the New York stock exchange sees United Drug shares slump amid persistent selling. Traders report volatile declines with broad weakness touching several issues as market uncertainty dominates the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United
Stock Exchange
Japanese Acceptance Hinted In State Dept Dispatch
A Tokyo communication, believed to be Japan's formal acceptance of President Harding's invitation to an international discussion on Far Eastern questions and disarmament, reached the state department in Washington. Officials would not comment on the document’s nature or publication status pending decoding and review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Tokio
Japan
Harding
State Department
De Valera Seeks Common Ground for Irish Conference
Dublin July 27 AP reports Irish republican leader Eamonn De Valera and colleagues have yet to find a basis for a proposed conference with Britain on the Irish question. Sinn Fein cabinet considers the government offer but will not authorize a statement. Dail Eireann not summoned yet. Hinneen officers continue work amid friction with military authorities.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Eamonn de Valera
Munsion House
Sinn Fein
Dail Eireann
Dail
Trieh Republican Army
Open hearing set in Sapulpa case amid witness surge
In Sechiet Oklahoma July 27 attorneys general Freeling and others preside over the preliminary hearing for Judge Lovien B. Wright of Sapulpa. Over 80 witnesses expected in a perjury frame case involving Salle Atkins and Tommy Atkins tied to a disputed land grant, with allegiance to Cronk Tava. The Page internets site hosts the proceedings as legal action centers on alleged fraud and a frameup claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lytle
Sapulpa
Agein
Charles Page
Wilorneys
Salle Atkins
Jem
Abelesen
Torme
Flemeral Preeti
Mini Atkins
Alec
Tommy Atkins
Cronk Tava
Pdr
Russian Land Forts Fire on Germans
Berlin reports indicate Russian land forts opened fire on German positions as the fleet movements continue. Officials describe limited engagements near the oat sector with no decisive shifts reported in the frontline dynamics.
Government supply buying streamlined under executive order
An executive order issued by President Harding creates a centralized system to coordinate purchases for the army, navy, and shipping board and to transfer supplies between agencies. Director Dawes of the budget bureau organized the plan which divides the country into zones with regional purchasing agents and a central supervisor in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Army, Navy and Shipping Board
Harding
Dawes
Budget Bureau
Army Corps
Wrahington
Railroad Message Kills Norris Bill
Washington reports that President Hardon’s message urged extending the War Finance Corporation to all farm credits and proposed Kellogg’s bill as a substitute for Norris. Republican leaders doubt passage as Norris backers vow to push amendments while Kellogg’s plan heads to a vote.
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Washington, D.C
Hardton
Senate
Norris
War Finance Corporation
Kellogg
Minneac
Hoover
Meyer
Anante Corporation
Wit
Hogver
Wallace
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Deat
Fininor
Virtual agreement on tax legislation reached at White House
Washington July 27 virtual agreement reported after a dinner conference at the White House for Senate tax revision consideration. President Harding and party aides weighed the tariff bill timing while finance committees prepare for House action. observers noted a cautious, preliminary consensus amid political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
White House
Senate
Harding
Wim
Anivers
Fetter
Rattroadt Gerstion
Conespen Hind
Segremier
Seven Cantonments to Be Abandoned
The War Department plans a 40 day phase out of seven major wave time cantonments. Secretary Weeks outlines a reduced army strength of about 150,000 and a shift of many units to inactive status. Land, utilities, stores, water systems, and rail lines will be retained for potential future citizen military training camps.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Weeks
Work
New Haven Seizes Smuggled Liquor From Bonded Warehouses
New Haven July 27 Liquor landed at New Haven harbor aboard the swandishing sloop Jennie Tlant reportedly withdrawn from bonded warehouses for export to Nassau Bahama islands. Collector Eaton orders the detainment of 20 cases held by police and seeks the government's claim at the federal hearing Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
New Haven Harbor
Jennie
Allector
Hevenne Eaton
United States
Smith
Federal Cormissioner
Saturnae
Kentucky
New York
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Eaton
Hames Te McGovern
Enlertor
Customs
Washington
Jennie T
Internal Revenue Department
Change to New York City for United States Textile Workers convention
The United States Textile Workers annual convention will be held in New York City starting September 12, replacing the planned Knoxville Tennessee location. Secretary Mia Sara A. Dunbury of the union announced the shift due to the union’s inability to secure a suitable hall in Knoxville.
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New York
United States Textile Work It America
New York City
Knoxville
Tenn
Mia
Sara A. Dunbny
Way
Cleveland Dead Are Identified
Cleveland July 27 Five persons killed when a shuttle car on the Abbey Avenue crashed head on just after midnight were identified. The Frantyk family, a garage owner aged 40, his wife, and their two children Mary aged 10 and Theodore aged six, were killed. Mrs J Hranbot, 29, Maw lell 40, and Fer Was hali was badly injured.
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Cleveland
Iho M. Frantyk
Gurege
Sy Peaty
Mug
Elileen
Mary
Peary
Theodore
Simatentha
J Hranbot
Aid For War Veterans Benefits Postwar Care Plan
Fragmented OCR text outlines a wartime veterans aid effort tied to information from pairs but is filled with errors. Mentions a plan for compensation and assistance for World War I veterans, involving officials like Adjutant Flerrhvr and Alen Pletuher, with aims to provide aid to injured veterans, including those in Montpwlier and patients at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alen Pletuher
Flerrhvr
Montpelier promontory meeting minutes read aloud
In Montpelier the minutes of a mutuel funds session were read in the afternoon. The note mentions committee members and attendees, with indications of locations and times, and a terse outline of the agenda and administrative steps.
Tufts Tells About Coakley At High Court Hearing
Boston July 27 District attorney Nathan A Tufts faces the supreme court as a defendant in probes led by Attorney General Allen aimed at ousting him from Middlesex county post His cross examination reveals disputes over witness handling and questions about past cases including a controversial disorderly house ruling and a noted midwife case Tufts first met Coakley in February 2017 during a county dinner and later at a campaign event unrelated to the charges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nathan A. Tufts
Supreme Court
Allen
Middlesex County
Tufts
Hugo A. du Duque
Superior Court
Lrubique
Cambridge
Hurlburt
Justine Raggy
Dubuque
Stella Kennedy
Hurthurt
New York
Tim
Melville Ob Jobnean
Tufte
Paar
Carver
Hie Hinth
Fitchbueg
Brows University
Rlvetion
Seanil House
Tarney
INA
Ite
Daniel H. Cinkley
Fermi
Wore
Hal
Amet
H. Coakley
Har
Coakley
Moonshine Maker Fined in Morrisville Bust
A disjointed report from Morrisville describes Jack Draper and others linked to an illicit moonshine operation. Authorities raided Draper’s home finding evidence of illegal distilling and related activities. Charges and outcomes are summarized in the local notice, with details on enforcement actions and current status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisville
Uly
Jack Draper
Matalay
Olisehoster
Judd
St. Johnebury
Map Tern
Jon
Fragmentary OCR Notes Point to Unclear Local Detail
The readable words reference a place, names, and a possible sale but the text is garbled. It mentions Kew Belived, Mane, Miley, and Barn with stray phrases about resell and condition, but no coherent event, date, or outcome is identifiable. The fragment offers no concrete actions or stakes to confirm.
Barre and Montpelier to Hold a Conference
Barre and Montpelier city councils plan a conference on concessions sought by Barre & Montpelier Traction & Power Co to rehabilitate the line. The receiver B J Wolham will attend to present the company’s case. Berlin may join. action undecided. Building permits issued for a garage and roof reshingle. Various bills approved for payroll and services.
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Barre & Montpelier Traction & Power Co
Barre and
Montpelier
Berlin
B. J. Wolham
Barre Board of Aldermen
Traction Company
Tech
Harre Board
Charles Lee
Brook Street
John Rorni
Berlin Street
Charla Converse
Laurel Street
Mancieator Supply Co
Granite Savings Bank and Trust Co
J. B. Rob
F McWhorter Co
M. Flanders
Strikers Hold Out In Montpelier Building War Over Wages
The Willcutt firm and National Life Insurance in Montpelier face a walkout by masons and bricklayers after a failed bid to raise pay from 90 cents to 1.00 per hour. Workers refuse to return, plan to seek redress at national headquarters, while Willcutt arranges replacements and vows continued hiring across Vermont to keep the five story State Street project moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Willcutt
L. J. Willcutt and Sand Company
Boston
State Street
Montpelier
National Life Insurance Company
Gris
Sh8mas ‘Sons and Bricklayers
National Life
Willcutt
Macuiosh
New England
4Nen
Rity
Tog
Tomerrin
Indianapolis
Ind
Amd Serk
Masons
Tucklasere
AM. Willentt
Willentt
Annadiere
Comanm Sr
National Life Insurance
Ell
Vermont
Ruston
Winooski Death Notice Notes Local Loss
Winooski July 27 Rinesi funeral details hint at local service for a resident. Survived by relatives including Mr and Mrs Henet Bower and siblings Teale Mathitte Evalyn Hever Herman Rover. the article mentions a timber yard and a nearby street name, with a second draw in Wisrrwh street discussions.
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Winoecki
Rinesi
Max Sabtas
Teale
Mathitte
Evalyn Hever
Tore Lenthees
Herman Rover
Engineer Killed as Train Derailed Near Station
In Chatham Massachusetts on July 27 engineer William L. Drew was instantly killed and fireman William McKinney seriously injured when their engine derailed and plunged down a two foot embankment a quarter mile from the station. The cars stayed on the rails and passengers escaped unharmed. Cause of the derailment is under investigation.
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Chatham
Mass
William 'L Drew
Boston
William McKinney
Truck overturn on Montpelier road injures three
A two and a half ton truck overturned on the Montpelier road near Barre yesterday afternoon about 4 15 injuring Glen Good and Charles Lowe. Glen Good broke his right leg while Charles Lowe and Paul Nelson sustained minor injuries. The Nelson truck driver escaped with a scalp cut. Arthur Carroll and others aided the injured and the vehicle was pulled back onto the road.
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Glen Good
Lackey Good
Montpelier Road
Charles Lowe
N. M. Nelson
Centralise
Paul Nelson
Montpelier
Cal
As Clark
Barre
Nelson
Arthur Carroll
Young Nelson
Young Good
Inick
Fom
Eveape
Sumar
Thirre
A. Fasel
Died at Advanced Age In Williamstown Community
Edward Fieen of Williamstown died at about 12 o clock at his home of the Present family. He lived in Maine several years and came to Vermont about eight years ago. He married Miss Jane Lowell of Springfield in 1896 who died in October. He leaves one sister Mrs Alpheus Libby of Maine four daughters Mrs Duluth Dudler of Waterford Maine Mrs Francis of Millworkett Maine Mrs Mo Prewaote of Williamstown and Mrs George Ans the of the city and Wiesome Frise dackew of this ete and Sener Jack von of Portland two Charles Tuckson of Waterford Maine and William F Jackson of Harrison Maine. Two daughters have died Mrs Laura Tartan and Annie Sacks. Funeral services will be held Friday in Waterford Maine.
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Edward Fieen
Williamstown
Jackson
Maine
Vermont
Wight
Mise Jane Lowell
Springfield
Deotinhor
Alpheus Libby
Moines
Dulith Dudler
Waterford
Francis
Millworkett
Mo Prewaote
George Ans
Wiesome
Frisedackew
Sener Jack~ von
Portland
Charles Tuckson
William F. Jackson
Harrison
Laura Tartan
Annie Sacks
Priteyi
Died in Williamstown Hatieta Carminal dies after illness
Hatieta Carminal of Williametown died yesterday afternoon in Bisbene at 1:30 after a period of illness. Her husband Mr Cormuust survives with five children Erma Kile Willie and Frank Colombe Olgrati Ghune Toad and Mie Ghune Toad. Funeral services will be held Thursday with interment at Hope on Carre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatieta Carminal
Bisbene
Yomsuimpeln
Cormuust
Mre
Hibronta Carmiinati
Erma
Kile
Willie Ann
Frank Colombe
Wi Korn Comet
Cirlands Olgrati
New York City
Mie Ghune Toad
Barre Pusserat
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U.S
Sec
Illinois
Sheriff Mester
Weaver
Felsch
Frient
Biddy
United Drug Falls
Liggrtt
Misur
Hlelemeson
State Dept
Lucien B. Wright
Demacr
Prem
Centre
Internal Revenue
AID For
F Sabin
Peng
Tyeen
Athens
Dhead
Corey OK
Mishawum Manor
Jock Draper
Mackerille
Miley
Kew
Belived
Mane
Resell
Winooski
Henry Boyer
Pete Merman
Emeeiee
Hermae
William L. Drew
Edward D. Jackson
Batista Carminati
Torento
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