Belgium considers king as virtual dictator to save franc
Brussels dispatch reports Belgium moves to grant King Albert unlimited decree powers to defend the franc after a sharp fall in the Belgian currency. The cabinet seeks broad authority amid eurozone pressure, with France and Italy pursuing similar power shifts. Experts warn the franc’s collapse signals wider financial strain and urge calm to avoid panic.
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Fragmented report hints at triple murder case details
In a muddy description from a New York case, a prisoner is connected to a triple murder with references to mislaid papers and a vague trail. The article hints at a suspect linked to the scene near Wie York and mentions a miller and two unnamed men amid disjointed phrases.
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Ségarel
York
Mmesny
Roseard
Coolidge Won't Run in 1928 Says Cummins
Senator Cummins states President Coolidge will not be a candidate again in 1928. The comment, captured in a Tulsa press despatch, reflects early predictions on Coolidge's political future as of today.
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Colonel Watson Court-Martialed Over Haiti President Salute
New York July 13 AP report states Col James Thor ton Watson stationed at Governors Island faces court martial ordered by Maj Gen Charles B Summerall after a delayed 21 gun salute to Haiti President Govis Borne during his New York arrival. Watson was commanding officer at time of incident.
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Govis Borne
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James Thorton Watson
Governor’s Island
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Watson
Stanley T. Ford
Col. Watson
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Borne
Charles B. Summerall
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Haitlin
Castle Witham
New Jersey Explosion Destroys Lake Denmark Area
A catastrophic blast devastates the Lake Denmark region with blackened ruins and stripped life. Rescue and relief efforts expand as officials report casualties and ongoing danger zones.
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Lake Denmark
Rockefeller
Honebeay
Bady
Commander Brown
French Payments Bring Gains to British Empire
London July 18 CAP Winston Churchill disclosed in the House of Commons the France debt settlement. France will pay 4.9m, 6m, 8m, and 10m pounds the first four years, then 12.5m annually until 1957, with 414m pounds annually for the final 30 years. Provisions allow delays and Paris-US proportional payments, plus possible revision if reparations shift.
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Winston Churchill
House of Commons
France
Paris
United States
Great Britain
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Germany
Two Waterbury women drown in Madison boat capsizing
Madison July 18 AP Searching parties hunted for the body of Dorothy O Leary twenty of Waterbury who with Helen Lane twenty five also of Waterbury drowned while returning from a party at Taxis Island near shore The body of Lane was recovered but O Leary remained missing as rescue efforts with grappling hooks continued at dawn Fred Weiss of Scarsdale was a male companion aboard the boat which capsized after a lurch near shore leaving Wells unable to save them all The two women were summer workers in the area continuing a daylong outing on the island
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Dorothy O'Leary
Waterbury
Helena Lane
Mise Lane
Tywo
Fred Weiss
Scarsdale
Vrait
Taxis Island
Wells
Miss Line
Miss O'Leary
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Misa Lane
B. Rockwell
Madison Weiss
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Spectators at Hillside Bull Fight Endorse Spanish Champion Display
Mayor Behrens and city officials attended a Hillside bull fight with Willan Behrens Postmaster Arthur B. Canrar and Welfare President lar Husted among spectators. Chiccorito the Senor nest Robles led the event, praised as a champion bull thrower, though some critiques noted the prowess of the larger bull tested at 2600 pounds. The show, linked to Pleasure Beach Park interests, aimed to entertain attorney Merritt and manager Chris.
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Arthur B. Canrar
Lar Husted
Department of Welfare
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Lawrence K. Chris
Abd el Krim Exiled to Indian Ocean Island Under Pact
Paris reports Premier Briand and General Primo de Rivera signed a Morocco accord. Abd el Krim, the Rif chief, will be exiled to Re man island in the Indian Ocean. The pact fixes zones, frontier delimitation, naval patrols, and military occupations to prevent return or contraband as French and Spanish forces supervise their respective zones.
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Paris
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Discarded Body Found in Boston Dismemberment Case
Police traced a dismembered body found between two graveyards in Mattapan to an unidentified young woman. Clothing was minimal a Nile green hose and a white nightdress with a pink ribbon offering few clues. A well dressed middle aged man seen near the scene last night is under suspicion as investigators seek to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.
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O'Leary
Wart Hill Street
Mattapan
New Cavalry
Mount Hope
Store Sale Sparks Dispute Over Locked Cash
Prokopiy Motrich sold his Main street grocery to Isaak Perin. Thirty dollars remained locked in the cash register. Motrich later demanded the money, alleging it belonged to him. Perin claimed it was listed as contents. A dispute led to assault charges as police detained Melrich. The judge was to decide the case next morning.
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Isaak Perin
Cottage Place
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Board Named to Probe Explosion at Lake Denmark Arsenal
COVIGR, Nov., July 13. IAPD orders convening an army board of investigation in the Lake Denmark explosion were made public today. The board includes Clencl, W. TE. Tadippat, Majors A. J. Stuart, B H. Miles Jr, WB. Wari, Capt 1 RB Tarris and Dr. O G Storm. It will survey damage to Picatinny arsenal and naval depot, estimate repair costs, and advise on transfers of functions. Rear Admiral Campbell arrived but gave no statement.
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O G. Storm
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Picatinny Army Arsenal
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Army
E. A. Campbell
Navy
World racers to leave at dawn upon final leg
Edward Evans and Linton Wells neared New York in their world dash, arriving at Chanute Field after a misstep for night flying. They planned a nonstop departure for a record time, aiming to finish within 28 days and 10 hours, with stops and weather noted from Salt Lake City to North Platte and Cheyenne en route.
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Edward Evans
Linton Wells
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Evans
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Salt Lake
Thugs Mow Down Four in New York
Four men were shot by gunmen in an automobile as two detectives and two prisoners were en route to police headquarters from Harmel. The gunmen, trailing the party, fired at 21st Street and a fourth avenue. Detectives Thomas Yami and Henry Hoffmann and prisoners Peter Bianco and Dominick Bianca were taken to Bellevue Hospital in varying conditions.
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Madigan Square
Harmel
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Fourth Avenue
Thomas Yami
Henry ‘Ioffman
Peter Bianco
Dominick Bianca
Bellevue Hospital
Man shoots self in accident at 408 Charles Street
John Weaver, who runs a Mason avenue garage, was shot in the shoulder in his apartment at 408 Charles Street and taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. Police say the incident is being treated as an accident and an investigation will continue.
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Mason Avenue
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Striking subway workers sued by transit company
New York July 18. The Interborough Rapid Transit filed a $239,000 suit in New York Supreme Court against 62 defendants including Edward P Lavin and others for revenue loss from a weeklong subway strike. The company seeks an injunction and criminal action against strike organizers and newspapers printing fear inspiring material. Earlier 688 strikers were erased from payroll as officials declared the strike over.
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Interborough Rapid Transit
Subway
James L. Quackenbush
New York Supreme Court
Edward P. Lavin
Consolidated Railroad Workers Union of Greater New York
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Andrews Seeks Aid of Britain in Prohibition Effort
Brigadier General Lincoln Andrews, head of the U S prohibition enforcement, arrived in London to present documentary exhibits on rum running. He aims to secure British cooperation to curb liquor smuggling and create a system to monitor trans Atlantic sailings. He plans conferences with Foreign Office Treasury and Board of Trade officials to advance understanding with British authorities.
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Board of Trade
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Whales Block Ship's Path Off New Jersey Coast
About 100 whales halted the Lamport and Holt steamer Van Dyck 49 miles off New Jersey shore, delaying docking by roughly 12 hours. Captain John Byrne confirmed the vessel’s late arrival as passengers aboard the Inner Minnewaska reported spotting the school.
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Minnewaska
Prisoner linked to state car theft ring recovers three cars
Police recovered three cars believed stolen by Frank Ferina, an inmate at the county jail serving a year on automobile theft charges. Investigators trace Ferina's operations from Norwalk to Meriden and Haddam, with cars moved to alter numbers for sale. Local and state police pursue remaining links in the ring amid breakups and ongoing inquiries.
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Frank Sanzo
Emil Schutte
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Harry Johnson
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State
Eleanor McGurn
Bronx Avenue
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John Wade
Fairfield
Congress Street
I Han
Dying Shops Hit by Cleaner Strike
New York July 13 AP Ten thousand workers lose jobs as the Master Cleaners and Dyers association locks out more than 300 plants across New York City area Long Island Northern New Jersey and upstate citing a 20 percent wage cut demanded by employers The union president Jesse Newman says the strike protects their business amid competition from nonmember shops and rising costs from dyes and benzine.
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Long Island
Northern
New Jersey
New York State
Master Cleaners and Dyers Association
Jesse Newman
Cleaners and Dyers
Simaler
Bell of S-51 Stolen and Recovered by Diver Smith
Pittsburgh July 13 The Bell of S-51 recovered from the wreck off Look Island by deep sea diver Francis G Smith who helped raise the submarine. The crew debated ownership with Smith ultimately awarded the bell by Lieutenant Commander Eliaberg after salvaging efforts resumed in April. The tale centers on divers’ claims and the bell being strapped to Smith when he regained it.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Edward Elisb Rg
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Uill
Eliaberg
Raindrops Quell Danger After Lake Denmark Arsenal Blast
A rain shower aided safety efforts at the Lake Denmark naval ammunition depot and Picatinny arsenal in Dover New Jersey as authorities confirm 21 dead, 7 missing, and ongoing salvage. Rescue teams recover two more bodies including Mrs. John Wadhams and a marina member identified later as Corporal E A Thimsen. 1600 refugees return home as wind shifts reduce risk and guards loosen.
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