Miss Clarke Near Nervous Collapse At Palm Beach
Miss Clarke, a prominent church benefactor and charity donor in Palm Beach, faced a nervous collapse amid a sensational confession about funds misused at the West Palm Beach hotel. Police questioned the “pretty socialite” as details emerged of alleged hoards and a dramatic admission later retracted, revealing a tangled tale of finances, social standing, and alleged misconduct.
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West Palm Beach
Clarke
Be Beach
gMce
West Tain Beach
States Paying Bonuses Spread Across U S
The nation moves toward veterans bonuses with bonds notes or certificates approved or under review in about twenty states. California is poised to fund education for veterans dependents, while Arizona Oregon and others offer home aid and optional mortgage relief. Civil service preference and tax exemptions appear in many states, withes widows and dependents benefitting in several programs.
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North Iekota
Tilinois
Lst
Banndler
Manty
Califonta
Arizona
California
Oregon
South Dakota
Western
Steclar
Connecticut
Towsetts
Michigan
Pekota
South
Wyoming
Fermeran Inc
Baksas
Congress warned not to be hasty in tax plan debate
A statement by Republican member Frear warns Congress against rushing the tax bill that would raise about 4 million dollars in annual taxes. He argues haste would mislead the public with false promises and urges careful consideration of excess profits and corporation taxes. The issue provoked protests from small newspaper interests and other affected groups.
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Reere? Stalive “Freer
Sand “Means Committee
Frost
Rap
Mr. Frear
Love spurned man shoots woman and kills himself
In York on August 7 Mrs Josephine Keuer, wife of a retired liquor dealer, was shot in the face and shoulder as she entered an apartment on Algarvide Drive. Her assailant, identified as James McCarthy, a former employee, was found with a revolver and a self inflicted head wound. She had refused his advances. he fired twice without warning as she returned home, and both were taken to hospital where he died pending recovery.
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York
Josephine Keuer
Algarvide Drive
Nine Struck by Lightning in and Around New York
Thunderstorm and torrential rain battered New York as nine people were struck by lightning. Three drowned during a heavy downpour near Gravesend Bay and in Long Island Sound. a swimmer near a city pier and others were injured or fainted. At City Island a crowd witnessed a pole strike during a swimming event.
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New York
Graveserd Bay
Zamoe
Anedther Wollen
Long Island Sound
Uunibs
Facht Wlah Oon
Coney Taland
Preacher's Son Held for Murder in California
Reported plot details describe Kenneth Kennedy’s murder amid family ties to Bishop Quayle’s church. Witnesses note a worldy background and close knowledge of Kennedy’s movements. A mysterious visiting woman and past marriage questions surround the case as authorities pursue leads.
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Lynne
Immon
Burchmartha
Kennedy
Glenys Steart
Cherenaiz
Abe
Sen Burch
Niser
Jett
Roteh
Sehet Burch
Los Angeles
Oberehala
Barry
Watt
Obnte Gham
Kennedys
Drs. Ghanotiatn
Obareham
Kes
Dorareee
Jigemother
Local fifers win Torrington trophy in state championship
At the Torrington event the Pipst Firidnepert Tite Dramanil Pasha Compa won the state championship in the fife drum and bingte contest. Frank Bangher of loan compa won a gold medal in stale champions. Sancher, a drumming leader, will enter a national test next month. The Joustearpa will attend the Fifera ann Ormers convention as a New York state delegation.
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Dramanil Pasha
Fife
Tay Tim Stale
Sienna Grogimitus
Sancher
Haidar
Paar
TWELVE DEAD IN COAST SHIPWRECK
A freighter named Anyox rescued 166 survivors after a wreck near Vancouver. Twelve lives were lost as the ship capsized and went under while drifting near the coast. Captain Hobbs stayed at his post as the vessel sank, and the Anyox crew saved many passengers and crew.
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Vanley
Westoriar
Ary MB
Georges Client
Anyox
Vancouver
Wien
Thasrear
Purser Tojare
Elghteen
Red Cross
Purse
Morgan
Possengers
Cvery Avera
Antex
Aare
Wiisnt
Dean- Ma
Chath
Thomas Jetersen
Brooklyn
Hobs
Alaska
Stara
Crew Heroic In Rescue Work Passengers Calm
Eureka California August 7. Passengers remained calm as crew members and officers directed lifeboat deployment after a ship struck rocks and sank in fog and heavy surf. Captain Snoddy of the Anyox led rescue efforts aboard the wrecked liner while crews plucked survivors from wreckage and drifting debris through the long night, saving many including a teen who had endured hours in the water.
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Eureka
Cal
Cairaness Arevalley
Tab
Mestren
Vascus
Snoddy
Anyox
Alany
R. R. Maintenance of Way Employees Oppose Overtime
The New York district council of maintenance of way workers opposes overtime rules seen as a step back to a 10 hour day. The action denounces a state pay dispute and the core labor agreement as minority-driven. Protests target railroad wage practices and the handling of injured workers amid ongoing negotiations.
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New York
Reading Public
York
New l
New l Rvilroad and Foremen of Statepayment of Onde Smnd
New
Swiekers
Optimism Keynote of English Industry
A distant English industry optimism keynote reports a cautious view on European and African prospects. The summary notes expected lower grain imports and domestic growth, with experts highlighting concern over crop conditions and broader economic signals amid international trade tensions.
President Hunter’s Expanded Power Criticized by Keller
Representative Keller, independent from St Paul, denounces the administration and the House Ways and Means Committee for centralizing control over tax policy and legislation. He argues President has assumed more power than predecessors, pushing bills without proper committee review and courting Wall Street influence while promising a $500 billion railroad gift.
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Washington
Corita
Ketlar
St. Paul Minn
Wall Street
Jaine
Jia
Keller
Congress
Police Seek Two Murderers in New Haven Grocer Slaying
Police probe a New Haven grocer’s murder after James Spadars was shot through the heart late last night. A neighbor reported two men seen near the store prior to the crime, with authorities leaning toward personal vengeance as the motive. Andrew Freal, brother-in-law of the deceased, was detained for questioning but released. officials later indicated robbery might be the motive. Alerts were sent statewide and to New York.
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James Spadars
Stern
Mtder
Andrew Freaal
Vesen
Henneth Wrine
Iew Haven
F Wrone
Cnle
New Yorks
What's in a Name Letter Gripes Over Spelling and Pronunciation
Readers debate how names cause trouble for tax clerks and families. The article notes errors from unfamiliar spellings and pronunciations, citing mismatches across immigrant surnames and parental data. It discusses the impact on official records and the burden on clerks.
Whiskey stash unearthed in fence row quarrelsome find
A disputed cache of 000 quarts of Scotch whiskey was unearthed near Muswell and George Wie, alleged owners, in a ground discovery tied to local officials. The incident references Tor and Onrns counties with claims linked to a vineyard era guard and tiimed to unlawful possession.
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Hero Winy
Erature
Eye Mon Wells
Inahidlig
Date Muswell
George Wie
Alinateibs
Tor
Caruso Wager Snafu Divides Opera Company In Philadelphia
A disputed wager over audience reaction to Caruso’s voice sparked a quarrel among opera officials in Philadelphia. Coppola and Metropolitans disputed whether applause reflected singing merit or star power, while Caruso offered to sing again to prove his claim.
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Itris
Btrphen Prince
Claverman
Bert Af
Opera
Phildelphia
Pinger
Caruso
Coppiena Sul Partan
Bune
Niles
Seaplane Wreck Near Sandy Hook Bay. Passengers Safe
A seaplane named Ambassador carrying a crew and passengers wrecked in Sandy Hook Bay today during a storm. A yacht nearby heard distress signals and recovered all aboard, with no serious injuries reported.
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Sanplang
Sandy Hook Bay
Arrests in a drunken breach of the peace case
Police report an arrest in a drunken breach of the peace case involving Tony Orsini of Lexington Avenue. Officers Reynolds and Neale detained him following a complaint from Mrs Crustony at an unknown address.
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Willy Seit
Tony Orsini
Lexington Avemis
Reynolds and
Neale
Poincare Urges Preservation of Entente Cordiale
An open letter from former President Poincare to British Prime Minister Lloyd George urges saving the Trance British alliance. He argues the continuance of the entente is the world’s essential issue and calls the supreme council to heal the rift between France and Great Britain. World reacts with expected focus on the Alsatian question and Russian relief.
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Taaran Hayashi
Hia Volo
Great Britain
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Helia
Myron Herriel
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Supreme Council
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Politiead
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England
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Supreme Coundry
Keys Poincare
Co-Receivers Named for Pleasure Beach Improvements
The article notes co-receivers for Pleasure Beach amid island transformation work and mounting expenses. It cites Mr. Pearce and Mr. Wolfe managing operations while seeking an amicable settlement, with thousands visiting the island and a ballroom attracting large crowds. Improvements include ferryboats, automobile access, and a bathing pavilion expansion.
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Pearce
Wolfe
Campens
Sesson
Tro Terdsniv
Miss Farrar Rejects Proposals for Reunited Living Arrangements
New York reports Miss Gersidine Farrar firmly answers absolutely not to eleventh hour proposals by Lou Tallesen to bury the hardhe and resume living together. Officials state she has no intention of seeking an absolute divorce, only separation. A dispatch from Beeston notes Farrar may be at her father's camp near Lake Champlain in the Adirondacks.
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Lou Tallesen
Sresenger
Olms
Telleven
Misa Farrar
Beeston
Mies Warrard
Lake Chatenugay
Adirondacks
Broken pipe floods Post Building cellar in Middle Street
Arglis Co. No. was called to the scene as a sewer overflow flooded the cellar of the Post Publishing company on Middle Street. Considerable stock of newspapers stored in the cellar was ruined by the water and damp.
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Arglis Co
Tie Seaterdoy Co
Post Publishing Company
Middle Street
Sremen
Uncertainty Over A R Legislation Stalls Funding Plan
Washington Aug. 7 Senate Republican leaders weigh whether to press the administration bill funding about 509 million dollars of carriers debts by the Treasury, or defer until after the recess. President Harding favors prompt action, but party leaders fear long debate if the measure advances. Action next week depends on Interstate Commerce Committee discussions and Cummins recovery from illness.
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Senate
Tar Pinance Corporation
Sene Doud
White House
Lradera
House
Foster
Hatrmen
Caddie Hit By Lightning On Newark Road
An August 7 lightning strike near Newark New Jersey felled a tree on the Wrequalia wolf course between here and Eliza eth, instantly killing 75 year old caddie King Arthur Schanta who sought shelter beneath it. Four nearby ghib members received temporary injuries. A note mentions a frying pan and baked goods in the dwarf trees of Japan.
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Here
Elizaeth
Arthur Schanta
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