Bankers and White House discuss lifting business slump
United Press reports a White House dinner attended by twenty one bankers and railroad heads to map a plan to revive the nation’s carriers. John Tafft of First National Bank Houston is named among participants as prompt government payments to railroads are urged to stabilize transportation.
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United Press
Washington
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White House
John Taft
First National UK
Houston
Harding
Akers
Swiss Local Option Plan Moves Toward Alcohol Bans
United Press reports Swiss moves to amend the Federal Constitution allowing local authorities to prohibit manufacture and sale of distilled liquors. Referenda in about eighty localities show broad support for local option measures though many cantons oppose expanding liquor restrictions.
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United Press
Geneva
Rise in Arkansas Drives Citizens from Their Bones
Stray and garbled lines describe a local disturbance with scattered references to Tulsa Sand Springs interurban routes and vague notices about missing items. The text mentions estranged locals and odd phrases like Amatsa Rover and Bento & Parker, with irregular phone details.
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Arkansas
Tulsa
Sand Springs
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Two African American murderers hanged in Chicago for sailor’s death
In Chicago on June 24 after a riot over a flag burning attempt two men Grover Redding and Oscar McGavick were executed for killing sailor Robert Rose. Both men showed bold defiance but whimpered at the gallows. jailer halted a post execution bid to revive them.
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United Press
Chicago
Robert Rose
Grover Redding
Oscar McGavick
Rose
Redding
McGavick
Abyssiania
Merheim
Contest at Denver Grows Warm for Labor Federation
The American Federation of Labor presidency contest heats up in Denver with President Impers warning against electioneering by federation members. The convention plans to elect officers at 8 o clock tomorrow as part of the session.
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UN Oted Press
Penver
Amercan Federation of Labor
Impers
Federation Pramzer
Jace
He Returned From War To Sell Rooks For Wealth
A companion feature to 238 Hours Leave profiles a man, once a combatant, who returns home to pursue a windfall through rooks. The piece frames his postwar aim as a dramatic stand against gloom, tying his tale to a broader mood of resilience.
Ranger arrests woman in Camp Mabry bootlegging case
United Press reports at Camp Mabry state rangers arrested a woman said to be queen of a bootlegging ring supplying Texas National Guardsmen. One quart of liquor was found in her car. another bottle reportedly broken on her clothing. Hearing in a court martial will address two officers and one enlisted man implicated.
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United Press
Austin
Texas National Guardsmen
Camp Mabry
State Rangers
Owl Jury Hears From Children in Forest Protection Affair
Washington June 24 The Owl Jury appointed by Judge Harding’s club heard briefs from across the country on wild fire protection and owl presence on the White House grounds. A Wilmington Delaware correspondent sent a letter to President Harding urging owl removal, saying owls bring bad luck and should be sent away, signed by Dera De Asan.
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Harding
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John Burroughs Club
White House
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Del
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Dera
Pera de Asani
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St Thema
Harvard and Yale Meet on Historic Thames
Harvard and Yale contest a four mile Thames River race in New London Connecticut drawing large crowds of alumni and students. The event is described as the gala Yale Harvard classic with fans praising both crews while critics question the quality of the competition.
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Harvard
YALE
Historic Thames
United Press
New London
Conn
Thames River
Tily
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Crimser
Seavern
Tre Yale
Hateard
Carl Verdan
Tlarvar
G. Aris
Sherman Shops of Frisco Will Code Fort Worth
Unclear report describes a workplace walkout and unspecified code actions affecting Sherman and Frisco shops, with lines mentioning a general office and a boilermaker dispute. The fragment references Fr walkout and charges but lacks clear facts, dates, or names.
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Frisco
Rainfall Acknowledged but Damages Yet Unclear
Local officials report no major bridge damage from recent heavy rains though some creeks remained high. Rain fell slowly easing fears of widespread destruction, with Bois Dare noted out of its banks while smaller streams receded after the downpour.
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Andito
Theounty
Bois Dare
Mersaofp
Cafig
Two Men Injured After Long Fall From Building
Two men were injured when they fell about one hundred feet from a tenth floor corridor of the Magnet Building. They tumbled to the ground and were removed to receive aid. Police and rescue crews investigated the fall as authorities sought explanations for the accident.
Forty British Soldiers Die in Sinn Fein Train Attack
Belfast reports that forty British soldiers were killed when a train carrying troops was derailed by Sinn Finners. Many others are injured as details remain sparse about the mining and timing during king and queen guards at Parliament opening.
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United Press
Belfast
Troops rushed to Veracruz and Hinago amid uprising fears
Mexico City June 24 Regular troops were rushed to Veracruz and Hinago as uprisings were feared in those key areas. The movement signals serious concern over regional stability and potential clashes with rebel forces.
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United Press
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Hinago
Storm approaches as another cyclone looms in Gulf
Galveston dispatch notes ongoing storm fear with the Weather Bureau warning of a new cyclone forming in the Gulf. Officials urge caution as tides rise and winds strengthen. Shipping and coastal activities adjust operations ahead of possible landfall.
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