Marines Assist Police to Prevent Disorder at Klan Parade
Washington officials mobilize the Marine barracks from Quantico and the full District Police to keep peace during the Ku Klux Klan demonstration. Police will enforce arrests for disorder and 24 hour duty spans until after the event. The Klan plans a 50,000 member march on Pennsylvania Avenue with 153 000 attendees across the monument grounds and in Virginia.
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Army
Navy
District of Columbia Police
Quantico
Treasury
John L. Hines
Army Staff
Rochenbach
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Clifford Grant
Shom
Knights of America
Klan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tomomow
Washington Monument
Virginia
Petition to Halt Monkey Law Faces Federal Court Action
In Knoxville Tennessee a petition for a temporary restraining order against state officials and supporters seeks to block enforcement of the Tennessee anti evolution law. The plaintiff, J K Wilson of Rhea Springs, asserts he cannot educate his five children in modern science and claims the statute deprives him of property without due process as a taxpayer and contributor to public schools. Attorneys for the petitioner include Frank M Thompson and others, with Newell Brier Springs and Bainbridge Coby among defense supporters. The filing follows related actions linked to other cases in Tennessee and was heard in Knoxville.
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Tenn
Tennessee
J K Wilson
Rhea Springs
Gaverno
Austin Peay
Frank M Thompson
Reneral
A T Stewart
Eshes County
John Ro
Brier Springs
Claren
Darrow
Frank RB MecTiwee
Parkword Tenn
Bainbridge Coby
New York
Nes
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John T Bape
Fleet Corporation Sells Tugs to Ford
The Fleet Corporation sells a set of ocean going tugs to Ford Fleet Corporation for 42 500 dollars. The transaction was approved by the shipping board and the tugs will be used in towing and government service.
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Fleet Corporation
FORD
Washington
Fadly Am
Henry Lord
Coolidge Not Involved in Coal Fight Amid Whirl of Visits
In Swampscott Mass on August 7 AP reports President Coolidge will not join the anthracite wage dispute. Officials say no government action is planned this month as wage talks near expiration. Attorney General Sargent visits White Court for unrelated matters, while Hoover is not invited to discuss coal.
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White House
Coolidge
Estorta
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Whitecourt
Sargent
Hoover
Commerce Department
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San Francisco
Regulation plan to control planes on state fields adopted
Hartford August 7 Robbins commissioner Stoeckel outlined a plan to regulate airplanes and air fields across Connecticut. The Board of Control is expected to approve next week. The plan targets flights from Long Island and aims to restrict pleasure trips over the shore and to establish rules for fields in Dartford Milford New Haven Waterbury and Hartford area airports.
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Stoeckel
Board of Control
Com- Tias
Teig
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Long Island
Connectut
Dartford
Jetpany
New Haven
Waterbury
Urigeport Niantic
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Rebels attack French lines in Arhana region report
Advices from the French zone say rebel tribesmen continue infiltrations to outflank Tuenthine as fresh troops hold the Holy City Shesauga captured after the Spanish retreat causing uneasiness among French Native prisoners in the Arhana theater Hartford reports Angelo Casinelli, 12, injured in a street accident on Come Tut boulevard and George Bo Mayewan of New London held on reckless driving charges.
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Tuenthine
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Mroo
Angelo Casinelli
George Bo Mayewan
New London
Hoy
Indares
Mob Lynches Man Suspected of Attacking Girl in Excelsior Springs
A mob of about one thousand torched Walter Mitchell after luring him from the jail with a false fire alarm. He was dragged through the town and hanged at an oak tree near the country road after being accused of assaulting a young white girl. Police later located Mitchell asleep in a nearby house and confirmed his identity as the suspect.
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Walter Mitchell
Elms Hotel
Leonard Utt
Utt
Mayor Denies City Neglects Sylvan Crest
Mayor F William Behrens rejected claims by Sylvan Crest leader that the area is ignored in city plans. He cited ongoing work by the city engineer on a Summit Street layout to lay water pipes to the hill section and noted surveys found a gorge blocking access from Main Street.
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George Seltwam
Sylvan
Crest
Behrens Samuel Senior
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
James A McElroy
Sylvan Crest
Main Street
Txeter
Burnmit
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Surfce
Fatel
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Identify Body in Factory Ruins Sparks Insurance Plot Claims
In Martinez California on August 7 AP reports a body found at the Wilnut Creek plant of Parl He Cel uloye company is not yet confirmed as Charles Henry Schwartz chemist. Police investigate possible murder for insurance over 100000 with ties to Mrs Schwartz and Pacific Cellulose stock.
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Pacific Cellulose Company
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Mra Schwarts
Bengi Jary
Former Fiance of Steel Magnate's Daughter to Marry Today
New York August 7 AP cable reports that Emmeline Marion Grace daughter of Bethlehem Steel president Dugene G Grace was no longer set to wed Sir Michiel William Selby Bruce of Scotland. Sir Michael a Royal Field Artillery captain and Somme veteran will instead marry Doreen Dalziel Geenwall in London tomorrow.
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Emmeline Marion Grace
Dugene G Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Michiel William Selby Bruce
Michael
Royal Field Artillery
Somme
Doreen Dalziel G Eenwall
London
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Orlando resigns from Italian Chamber of Deputies
Vittorio E Orlando former prime minister and one of the Big Four resigns from the Italian Chamber of Deputies. He cites discontent with Palermo municipal elections where he led opposition forces and the government triumphed. Financial party members call the move natural, noting Sicilian voters show he no longer commands a majority.
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Vittorio E Orelando
Chamber of Deputies
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Palermo
Signor
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Wage arbitration planned by New Haven trolleymen group
New Haven trolley workers announced an arbitration plan for wage differences with Connecticut Company. James Ho Viher of Rowton was named arbiter, with union and company representatives to confer next week to outline programs and select a third board member.
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Metia
James Ho Viher
Rowton
Atd
Connecticut Company
Joseph H Hers
Boston
M. Vahey
Berry
Antlking Group Chooses District Chairmen In Reorganization
Republican reformers outline district chairmen for primary activity. Kilpatrick leads First district, Erwin Smith Second, Lyons or Lajeske Fourth, Brennan Seventh, Primroze Ninth, Kirkham Tenth, Blackham Eleventh. No decision in First Fifth or Twelfth yet. Women vice chairs to be chosen by district reorganization meetings.
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W . D. Kilpatrick
Erwin Smith
John Lyons
John Lajeske
Daniel E Brennan
William E. Primroze
Anti
Charles Kirkham
Charles Blackham
Wilbert Sanford
David Price
W. F. D Kilpatrick
Child Struck by Car in New Jersey Car Hits Boy
Arthur Neederman four escaped serious injury when struck by a car with New Jersey registration 16251 on Stratford avenue near Wilmot avenue. The driver unknown stopped briefly then fled east after leaving the boy in the care of witness Mrs Celia Groay.
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Arthur Neederman
New Jersey
Stratford Avenue
Wilmot Avenue
Celia Groay
Arthur
Connecticut trolley firm to build new express station near Congress Street Bridge
A Connecticut company plans a new trolley express station on the tract east of the Congress Street Bridge approach. After completion, the firm will abandon the old Water Street station, which wreckers will demolish as part of a street widening project. The Water Street territory will be graded for free parking until funds become available.
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Connecticut Company
Congress Street
Wate
Tecnus
Water Street
Organ Emeritus Charles W. Shannon Dies in Maine
Charles W. Shannon longtime organist at Saco First Parish Church dies at home in Biddeford Maine at eighty. Born in New Bedford he spent 42 of 62 years with the church and is survived by his widow.
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Charles W. Shinnon
Evaeritin
Saco First Pansh
Hle
Hla
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Aurgio
London
Charles T Shannon
New Bedford Bilcheford
Portand
Bangor
New York Candidates Back Five Cent Fare Fight
Democratic mayoral race heats up as Senator James Walker backed by Tam many Hall and Mayor Hylan both pledge the five cent fare as their main issue. Walker cites the transportation act enabling subway expansion at five cents, while Hylan attacks party members who oppose him.
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James Walker
Tammany Hall
Maayor Hylan
Walker
Hyrton
Gertrude Ederle Delays English Channel Swim to August 17
Boulogne France August 7 cap Neither Gertrude Ederle the American girl nor Lillian Harrison the Argentine champion will attempt the English Channel crossing tonight. Ederle postpones her swim to August 17 due to a slight indisposition. Harrison may try tomorrow at 11 am or 11:30 pm if weather permits. Other swimmers arrive in Boulogne as fishermen follow the currents and interest grows.
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Cape Gris- Nez
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Scott asserts that he is sane in new commitment plan
Chicago August 7 AP Rus sell Scott escaped the gallows after a jury found him insane since his murder conviction. He told newspapermen he is sane and does not want to perform the nut act. The former Canadian felon will be moved to the Chester A slum for the insane tomorrow morning under a new commitment form. Judge Joseph R David approved the change, with the plan to place him in a state hospital if he ever again seems sane.
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Russell Scott
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Cook County
Joseph R David
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Cinderella’s happiness in balance at Browning probe
The lead story notes district attorney questioning Browning about his past life while a separate item reports on the failure of a city council to resolve motions and ongoing political strife. Other briefs mention indictments collapse, a Connecticut meeting, and local officials amid a busy news issue mix.
Negr ess 1$ held on murder charge
Goldie McTear a 25 year old negress was held without bail by police today charged with the murder of Alfred Epps whose body was found by police in a tenement. A pistol was found in Epps left hand. The shooting followed a quarrel after drinking.
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Goldie McTear
Negre
Alfred Eppanegro
Epps
Gobble
Boy Thrown From Truck Hurt In Front Of Home
John DeMartino twenty two of 157 Hurd Avenue operated a one ton truck when the boy fell from the back about 8 p.m. He suffered a fractured collar bone a scalp laceration and multiple bruises and was taken to the Emergency hospital, with a possible transfer to St Vincents.
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John DeMartino
Hurd Avenue
St Vincents Hospital
Sax
Aviators Leave Barcelona for North Africa Escadrille
American air unit forming a flying squadron set to join operations against Moroccan tribesmen. They departed Barcelona after brief rest and prior arrival from France, continuing toward North Africa.
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Spain
Flyiag Escadrille
Morocco
France
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Africa
Indictments in Boston Pickwick Club Disaster Case
Suffolk Superior Court judge Lummis orders jury to consider 12 defendants linked to the Pickwick Club collapse that killed 44. Some defendants face trial later after partial verdicts and discharged juries. Attorneys plan further evidence as the case proceeds in August.
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Oma Saughtern
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Col
Pekwick Club
Suffolk Superior Court
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Tetuin
Aogusta
James J Hendricks
Lawrence Perkins
Lammue
Edward W. Roemer
George O. Jtunk
Nathan Fritz
Henry M. ” Ven
John M Tobin
John L
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Pickwick Club
George Swann
Harvard
French Casualties Reported In Syria Fighting
Reports from Jerusalem say French casualties amount to about 200 dead and 600 wounded in the recent clashes near Sued ak with Syrian forces. French equipment reportedly captured by Druze. details remain fragmentary.
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