New Attack on President Wilson Narrows in Senate Talks
In Washington on July 24 Republicans and Democrats explored Taft's interpretation plans for League of Nations ratifications. An renewed assault emerged over the defense treaty with France, which must be presented to the Senate alongside the Germany treaty, the latter already submitted. Hitchcock defends Wilson as pressure heats.
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Taft
League of Nations
Wilson
France
Senate
Germany
Paris
Senate Refuses Concur With House in Rate Trial Referendum
The Senate declines to concur with the House on ordering a trial of the five-cent rate matter and forwards it to the next Legislature. High fares to persist unless trustees act.
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Senate
House
Baseball Results Across Leagues Reported
Yesterday’s results include Boston beating New York 4 to 3 and Washington 1 Philadelphia 0 in 10 innings. New York 7 Boston 6 in a 9 inning game. Eastern League games: Bridgeport over Springfield 6 4, Hartford over Waterbury 1 0, Worcester over New Haven 7 5, etc.
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Fengo
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Gam Springfeld
Hartford
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Confession Presented in Berkshire Child Death Trial
In Pittsfield on July 24 a sensational confession allegedly obtained from Mrs. Gladys Courvoisier Dunn within hours of her son Joseph Allan Dunn Jr.’s fatal shooting was recited in Berkshire Superior Court where she faces second degree murder charges.
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Pittsfield
Gladys Courvoisier Dunn
Joseph Allan Dunn, Jr
Berkshire Superior Court
Dunn
Lynch mob hangs prisoner in Gilmer jail yard
A mob of about 600 men abducted Chilton Jennings, a Black man, from Gilmer jail and hanged him in the courtyard after his arrest for alleged assault on a local woman. Authorities dispersed the crowd after the mob declared him dead.
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Gilmer
Tex
Casualties in Egypt Riot Reported by General Allenby
Eight hundred natives were killed and 1600 wounded in Egypt during recent disturbances. Despatches from General Allenby cited by Cecil Harmsworth reveal military casualties of 29 killed and 114 wounded. Death sentences were imposed on 39 natives with 27 given life detention. over 2000 sentenced to short terms. Military courts were dispensed with and sentences reduced by three months.
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London
Associated Press
Egypt
Falls From Tree Injures Eight Year Old in Franklin Park
Richard Walsh eight of 26 Amory Street Jamaica Plain fell from a tree in Franklin Park suffering painful injuries. He was climbing the tree when the accident occurred last evening.
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Richard Walsh
Amory Street
Jamaica Plain
Franklin Park
Air Mail Pilots Strike Over Safety Refusals
Twenty aerial mail pilots delivered a protest to Second Assistant Postmaster General Praeger in Washington claiming unsafe aircraft and bad weather. They announce they will not fly tomorrow unless reinstatement is granted for two brothers discharged after refusing to fly Tuesday due to fog.
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Belmont Park
Praeger
Washington
Airmen Receive Telegram From Mr Praeger
A telegram was received by the airmen from Mr Praeger with a note that continues on page 4 eighth column.
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Praeger
The
Georgian Cafe Closes Doors After Prohibition
The Georgian Cafe in Boston shuts down after the nationwide ban on convivial fluids. Manager George Smith cites drastic legislation and cannot continue operations with the current rules. Headwaiter Locatelli notes the final entry in the engagement book dated July 24. The sign over the door thanks patrons for five years of support.
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Vfinis
Locatelli
Hotel Georgian Cafe
George 2. Smith
Charles D. Emmons Heads Baltimore Transit System
Charles D. Emmons, a Boston Elevated official, has been selected to lead the Baltimore system as its new president. His appointment marks a major transition for the transit agency and signals a shift in leadership strategy.
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Charles D. Emmons
Boston
Baltimore
Two youths injured by gasoline explosion at Pemberton pier
George B. Lowrie age 16 and his cousin Joseph Lowrie age 15 narrowly escaped death when a Nantasket boat they were fueling at Pemberton pier was struck by a wave. Gasoline spilled into the boat tank and caught fire causing a blaze as the youths attempted to pour fuel. The incident involves Boston attorney David A. Lowrie as the boys’ father.
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George B. Lowrie
David A. Lowrie
Boston
Joseph Lowrie
Pemberton Pier
Boat Fire Hurts Two Men and Causes $500 Loss
Spilled gasoline from a motorboat lurch caused a fire ignited by a riding light. George Lowrie and his cousin suffered burns. both jumped overboard and swam to shore. They were taken to Sturgis Hospital, while Hull firefighters extinguished the blaze with about $500 in damage.
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George Lowrie
George
Sturgis Hospital
Hull
May Settle British Coal Strike Today
London July 24 The Associated Press reports an amicable settlement of the coal strike will be arranged tomorrow after a meeting of a Miners' Federation sub committee with the coal controller tonight.
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London
Associated Press
Miners’ Federation
Special Session to Hear Probe Report by Commission
The article notes a November special session to consider a commission probe report. It mentions a prorogation at an early hour after a mock session and highlights a move toward a 5-cent fare by the Boston Elevated Railway Company with Senate concurrence in House passage.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Senate
House
Elevated
Belgrade Front Tensions Rise as Austria Serbia Relations Break
Historic notes include Serbia and Austria severing diplomatic ties with troops on the frontier. Mentions 1914 to 1917 events, German advances, Russian withdrawals, and Massachusetts militia mobilization. Also recalls the sinking of the steamship Tippecanoe and American troops near the Aisne Marne pocket.
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Poday
Belgrade
Austria
Serbia
River Buy
Massachusetts
Aisne-Marne
Marve
Fair Cooler Forecast for Boston and New England
The forecast for southern New England calls for fair weather and a slightly cooler mainland on Friday with fair conditions on Saturday. Northern New England should see fair weather Friday and Saturday with little temperature change. Winds from the west and low pressure over the region bring modest cooling, with cooler temps likely Friday in southern New England.
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Vie
Washington
New England
Atlantic
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Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Sandy Ather
Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa Yesterday
A weather-style summary notes average yesterday temperatures around 78 degrees with a comparison to last year’s 73 degrees. It references specific times and scattered numeric readings, but the legible data centers on overall daily warmth and a year-ago baseline.
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Thompson
Atwill Resigns as Attorney General in Coolidge Era
Attorney-General Henry C. Atwill submitted his resignation to Governor Coolidge after the Legislature prorogation. The Governor immediately named him as a candidate for the Public Service Commission to replace Joseph B. Eastman, who had resigned months earlier to join the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Henry C. Atwill
Coolidge
Public Service Commission
Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wyman Named Attorney General by Governor
The governor appointed Henry A Wyman of Boston to the attorney general post. Wyman, a former professor at Boston University Law School and former assistant attorney general, was chosen as part of the nominations delayed for a week under Cornell rules.
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Henry A Wyman
Boston
Wyman
Boston University Law School
Cornell
Revolution Off in Honduras Halted by Government Action
Despatches from Tegucigalpa report prompt Honduran government action prevented a revolution in San Salvador on July 24. The suppression avoided major upheaval as authorities moved quickly to quell the threat.
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San Salvador
Honduras
Teguicigalpa
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