Bluefield Observes Defense Day With Legion Band Concert
Bluefield will observe National Defense Day with a 1 30 p.m. Legion band concert opposite the West Virginian Hotel on Federal Street. Citizens are urged to enroll for a one day test between noon and 2 p.m., with several hundred already enrolled. enrollment requires no medical exam and ages 18 to 45.
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Bluefield
Thomas
Legion Band
West Virginian Hotel
Federal Street
Colonial Theatre
Committee On Arrangements
Amercan Legion
Ob. of Defense
Calvin Coolidge
National Council For the Prevention of War
General Lin seeks right to use railway in Manchuria
Mukden dispatch says General Chang Lin requests Japanese approval to use the south Manchurian Railway to move troops. The request goes to the Japanese government. officials in Tokyo expect refusal. Troop concentrations arrive from Kirin and Antung as Peking Mukden rail service may pause with a broad movement.
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Tokio
Mukden
Asahi
Chang Lin
Wu Pei-Fu
South Manchurian
Kwang-Tun
Kirin
Antung
Peking-Mukden
Service Highest Gift Individual Says Per Shing On Retirement
General John Pershing after thirty two years of active service declares in Recruit of News that service is the highest gift to the country. He notes the A E F helped bring the army closer to the people and warns to face future storms with forethought and steadfast spirit.
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New York
John Pershing
United States
Recruit of News
Pershing
12Th
Major Battle In China Impending Near Tai Lake
Shanghai reports indicate a major engagement in China's civil war may imminently unfold near Tai Lake about a hundred miles west. Wounded arriving at Kashing from Huchow and Kienping underscore the east front’s intensity as Chekiang and Kiangsu forces vie to control supply routes.
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Kashing
Shanghai-Hangchow Railway
Shanghai
China
Tai Lake
Shanghai-Kangchow
Huchow
Kienping
Chekiang
Will Knock High Bumps Off Mountain Road
Frank L. Longley, local contractor, with five men, will ferry a convoy across the mountain road from Rocky Gap to Abshire Gap today. They plan to remove high bumps to ensure safe passage for the Good Will Boosters of Charlotte, N C, and other low under slung machines may travel with the group. Longley volunteered the service to prevent delays.
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Charlotte
N. C
Rocky Gap
Abshire Gap
Frank L. Longley
Longley
La Follette Prepares Address for New York City
Senator La Follette spent September 11 focusing on finalizing his speech for delivery in New York City next Tuesday. He outlined key points and refined remarks for the address, as reporters noted.
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Washington
Lafollette
New York City
Davis condemns naval dissents in Denver speech
In Denver on September 11, John W. Davis attacked the Republican record on government operation of oil reserves and reclamation projects. He urged accountability for party government and contrasted GOP platforms with Democratic pledges to push reclamation and equitable adjustments. He supported federal dam location and construction as part of a Democratic program.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
West
John W. Davis
United States
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Albert B. Fall
Edward L. Doheny
Harry F. Sinclair
Davis
Lane
Ee A
Firpo Says He Was Repeatedly Fouled In Fight With Wills
Luis Firpo charged after his loss to Harry Wills that the big Negro fouled him repeatedly. He cited unfair tactics on breaks and a blow that led to a late count. Firpo, bruised and weary, said he would welcome a return match soon amid recent legal worries and deportation proceedings.
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Jersey City
Luis Firpo
Harry Wills
Wills
Firpo
Labor Wanted for Road Work on Oskvale Main Street
All available labor is wanted for work on the Oskvale main street in 1654 between 4 and 6 p m Friday and Saturday. Wages and methods of transportation and all other information will be given upon application.
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Oskvale
Wills Batter and Wrestle To Decisive Victory In Ring
In Jersey City on September 11 Harry Wills battered Luis Angel Firpo across twelve rounds at Boyles Thirty Acres. Wills dominated with a relentless attack and wrestling tactics while Firpo showed gameness but lacked boxing skill and speed. No official decision due to New Jersey law, yet the outcome was clear. The crowd of about 75,000 saw Wills clinch control, land brutal body shots, and knock Firpo down in round two as the Argentine fought back in spots.
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Jersey City
Harry Wills
Luis AngeloFirpe
Boyles Thirty Acres
Firpo
Wills
New Jersey
Big Bowl
Brown Panther
Jack Dempsey
Big Negro
Danny Sullivan
Sullivan
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Nationwide defense test to show system readiness and weaknesses
Reports from nine corps area commanders indicate a large volunteer turn out as many men are expected to serve as soldiers for an hour or two in the planned peace time demonstration. Officials caution that total numbers are not vital, focusing instead on the test’s observable results and needed plan corrections. Washington. Sept 11.
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Mr. Libby
National Council For Prevention of War
World Co-Operation
America
United States
Page Teng
Washington
Sept
War Department
Army of the United
Coolidge
Weeks
Pershing
KTA
General Pershing
Wills Ready to Give Firpo a Return Bout
Jersey City reports Harry Wills after defeating Firpo says he would have knocked Firpo out if the Argentinian had fought at distance. Wills credits Firpo as game and capable, claims the knockdown punch was fair, and offers a rematch anywhere in Firpo’s hometown.
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Jersey City
Firpo
Harry Wills
Wills
Britain Drops Naval Bomb at Geneva Conference
The Geneva conference scene heats as Britain signals readiness for compulsory arbitration while reserving naval rights. Analysts see a potential Anglo French entente edging toward a formal alliance, with Britain promising naval support if sanctions fail and hostilities arise.
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Great Britain
Geneva
Cecil Hurst
Planes Ready to Resume Transcontinental Flight
The Chicago New Orleans and Boston United States planes were declared ready for the Saturday resumption of the trans continental leg. A service test will be conducted tomorrow with Lieutenants Smith Nelson and Wade guiding an Washington exhibition tour as part of Defense Day. Pilots met General Pershing and air service staff before departing for the Dayton jump.
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Washington
Chicago
New Orleans
Boston
Smith
Nelson
Wade
General Pershing
War Department
Air Service
Dayton
Ohio
Dawes Denounces Lafollette as Demagogue in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee 9000 attend as Charles Dawes Republican vice presidential nominee denounces Wisconsin Senator La Follette as a demagogue and heir to demagogism. He claims La Follette's movement threatens the constitution and urges Wisconsin to back the American flag on election day.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lafollette
Charles Dawes
Dawes
Wisconsin
Robert M. Lafollette
United States
Senator Lafollette
Mr. Lafollette
Coolidge
Prince of Wales Rides Better Now on Fox Hunt
Syosset N Y September 11 The Prince of Wales attended a Meadow Brook Hunt cub hunt on Long Island riding Ghost a white hunter. He completed a steep fence with a few riders following while others faltered. Miss Virginia Pratt sprained a leg and Miss Constance Jennings fell.
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Prince OF Wales
Syosset
N. Y
Jersey City
James Burden House
A. F. Lascelles
David
E. D. Metcalfe
Metcalfe
Burden House
Meadow Brook Hunt Club
Long Island
Virginia Pratt
Constance Jennings
Cold Spring Harbor
Robert Hall
Leopold and Loeb Packed for Joliet Prison Ride
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb left Chicago in a five car convoy to Joliet penitentiary for life terms. Deputies guarded the procession as the two youths dressed neatly faced questions from reporters and flashed faint smiles.
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Joliet
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Illinois State Penitentiary
Robert Franks
Leopold-Loeb
Leopold
Loeb
Tie
Dickie
Penitentiary
Chicago
Peter Hoffman
John L. Whitman
Richard Loeb Wer
Joliet Penitentiary
Bobby Franks
Peter M. Hoffman
Visibl
Boston Man Heads Foreign War Veterans Leader
Atlantic City N J Sept 11 By a 454 to 836 vote Brigadier General John Dunn defeated Brigadier General Lloyd M Brett for re election as commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Dunn won on the third ballot after Judge B M Holden of Hartford Conn was dropped Charles E Dodson of Norfolk Va was elected senior vice commander by acclamation.
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Atlantic City
N. J
John Dunn
Lloyd M. Brett
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Boston
B. M. Holden
Hartford
Hearing of Alleged Sugar Strikers Continues in Kauai
One hundred and thirty Filipino alleged sugar plantation strikers were brought to court from Lihue and Waimea jails under military guard for a preliminary hearing that was continued to permit the gathering of more evidence on September 1 in Lihue Kauai.
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Lihue
Island of
Kauai
Lihuean Waimea
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Gen. Lin
Japan
Gen. Pershing
England
World Court of Justice
France
Real Demagogue
Joliet Prison
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