Fight for Farm Aid Launched by Three Groups
Des Moines July 20 AP The Corn Belt drive to secure federal aid for agriculture gains momentum as a coalition reports cost findings for corn production. The cost per bushel in Iowa is $0.85 plus a fair profit. Illinois Nebraska Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin show per acre costs around 1.40 to 1.45 dollars with a 5 percent return requirement. An average 1600 acre farm valued at 142 dollars per acre yields $5,601.44 needed for a fair return, contrasting with alleged current income of 650.
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Congressional Relief For Agriculture
Nebraska
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Doctor Denies Death Guilt In Boston Case
New York July 20 Dr John Leo Hansen held on 600 bail pending extradition to Massachusetts after arrest in connection with Edith Green a Boston ward dismembered body found July 18 in Boston detectives seized surgical instruments during search Hansen admitted he was in Boston July 6 to 12 and professed innocence while a young van remained in custody also.
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New York
John Leo Hansen
Edith Green
Boston
Assachusett
Hanson
Hansen
Rare book reveals old college rites at Yale
New Haven July 20 AP Modern American academic traditions including the commencement parade are traced in a rare 1517 Latin text found in Yale Library. Dr James Hosmer Penniman class of 1884 donated the volume, a small quarto of 24 leaves printed in Paris in 1517, detailing the University of Paris in the 11th century.
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New Haven
University At
Faria
Yale University
James Hosmer Y Penniman
Penniman Memorial Library of Education
Yale
Loan Paid Back With Bad Checks
Joseph Wellenmaker of Western New Rochelle reports to police that a friend sent 209 in two bad checks to repay a loan. The debtor, Anthony Hauser, claimed to be a salesman but gave no address and later repaid only part of the amount with more bad checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wellenmaker
Hickory Street
New Rochelle
Mis End
Anthony Hauser
Wellenmater
Hauser
New Haven
Stratford Fire Causes About 200 Dollars Damage
Fire at a Stratford residence on Suntan avenue near 9730 began in an oily mass in the rear addition. The blaze damaged about 200 dollars worth of property before extinguishment by Chief Allen Judson and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Hief Allen UA Judson
Yhne Humanex
Smith Called Coolidge Fish by Wrong Name Contention
ALBANY July 20 AD The fish controversy from Waite Pine camp last week ends with the governor naming the wall eyed pike while Secretary Graves calls it a great northern pike The fish is sent to Arthur Paladin state museum taxidist to mount and display in three months time Palacio explains the delay
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Albany
Woolidge
Smith
Waite Pine Camp
Corre E. Graves
Capitol
Taxternvat Palacio
Mrs Budlong Files Divorce Suit Brief
Mrs Jessie M Budlong files in Superior court her brief in a divorce suit by Mitton J Budlong of New York and Newport on grounds of extreme cruelty. Judge Dlodgett set deadlines for briefs and replies as the case advances. Budlong testified social ambitions caused much trouble though he cared for his wife. last year she attracted notoriety by staging a disturbance at his New York apartment casting messages from his shirts into the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Rod
Jessie M. Budlong
Mitton J. Budlong
New York
Dlodgett
Budlong
Borah Seen As Catalyst For Possible Third Party
Readers are briefed on Borah as a potential third party force in 1928 politics. The piece notes Republicans fear a rising independent movement and speculates on Al Smith’s Democratic path, southern reactions, and Borah’s appeal across regions, arguing his independence and rhetoric could shape a cross party realignment.
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Borah
Goernor al Smith
New York
Smith
Borah Hiss
White House
Hia Tieas
Roosevelt
Wilson
Bryan
la ‘Alette
Torah
Uhe
Andrews Warm on Rum Treaty After London Talks
Gen Andrews head of the U S prohibition enforcement department met British authorities in London to discuss crackdown on rum running. He called the meeting satisfactory and said a committee chaired by Robert Vansittart will review regulations and report to Washington.
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London
Genepyat Linc Coln. Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement Department
United States
Gen Andrews
Qwe Ibayve
Robert G. Vanslturt
Sh Foreign Office
Washington
Bonds Raised for Alleged Shoplifters in New Haven
In New Haven on July 20 AP reports Judge Walter M. Pickett raised bonds of Mrs. Anna R. Regine and Mrs. G. Parsons, both of Meriden, from 200 to 1000 dollars each in Criminal Common Pleas court. They face juries for alleged dress theft from a Meriden stove. previously fined 25 dollars in Meriden Town Court. A third woman, Mrs. Davis, did not appear and her bond was called.
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New Haven
Anna RB
Regine
G. Parsons
Meriden
Walter M. Pickett
Criminal Common Pleas Court
Meriden Tits Court
A . Davis
Whittemore to Die on August 12 in Maryland
Richard Reese Whittemore known as the Candy Kid faces execution on Friday August 12 at 11 30 p m at Maryland Penitentiary after a late change by Warden Patrick Brady to align with the 30 day period after the Heath warrant. His wife Margaret dubbed the tiger girl continues to press for a life sentence.
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Baltimore
Richard Reese Whittemore
Candy Kid
Bandit
Patrick Brady
Maryland Penitentiary
Whittemore
Margaret
Tiger Girl
Wall Street Upset by Crash of Frang
Market observers warn that ongoing inflation blocks stabilization in France and predict little progress until political parties reconcile their differences and unite on a practical plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
France
Fear Grips Paris as Americans Unsafe
Reports describe Paris fearing unrest with heightened security around the stock exchange and presidential offices. The franc plunges against the dollar and gold, prompting censorship and a government ban on dole and sterling announcements to curb potential disorder.
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Paris
Stock Exchange
Vlysee
Man Surrenders In Mellett Death
Cleveland July 20 Cary Chief of Police 8 AL Langel at Canton on his way to take Lamont to Canton In connection with the murder of Don St Mellett Lamont walked into Central Police station and gave himself up at Pittburgh today
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Cleveland
Cary
AL Langel
Canton
Lae
Diamay Lamont
Pittburgh
Muder
Don St. Mellett
Lamont
Central Police Station
Lade
Hinsele
Amoy Junk Safe Harbor After Weather Delay
The Amoy junk, delayed by bad weather, reached Freeport harbor with Captain Holmberg of the Lewis oyster fleet aiding its run. Leroy Lewis of Stratford, state representative, learned of its safe arrival and ongoing search. the craft traveled via Marblehead Nantucket New Bedford and Freeport, arriving after a rough passage along the coast. The crew included Alfred Nilson, lecturer and author, and Benjamin Whiling, an artist, with Mrs. Lewis and Captain Holmberg coordinating the continuation to its final port.
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Tree- II
Leroy Lewis
Stratford
Atate
Alfred Nilson
J. A. Holmberg
Lewis Oyster
Freeport
Marblehead
Maia
Nantucket
New Bedford
Lewis
Amoy
Holmberg Y
Massachusetts
Yor
Opar
Benjamin Whiling
Rotarians Visit Camp Pomperaug Lake Zoar Bridgeport
Rotarians paid a civic visit to Camp Pomperaug at Lake Zoar, Bridgeport, hosted by scout executive Ralph Mount. About 30 members toured the camp known as the finest in New England, witnessed water stunts, and enjoyed a chef prepared chicken dinner with songs led by Beuce Young.
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Bridgeport Rotarians
Pomperauy
Bridgeport Boy Scout
Lake Zotar
Ralph D. Mouny
Ello
Fcout
Bridgeport
Boy Scout Movement
New England
Lak
Miokarte
Dake
Lake Zour
Dinng He
Rotary Lodge
Thomas Exton
Haton
Beuce Young
Adeline
Bus Firms Drop State Tax Fight in Hartford
The Connecticut Motor Association announced that it would yield to the state on taxing meter bus earnings for the past year. General counsel Patrick Healey said the tax department would notify tomorrow and the association would not pay tax for half the year. About $50,000 involved in the dispute.
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Hartford
Connecticut Motor Stage Association, Inc
Senate
Capitol
Patrick Fy Healey
APY
France Moves to Get Dictatorship
A national cabinet seeks full powers to handle the financial crisis accusing Parliament of hiding the truth. President Doumergue may be urged to appoint a new minister to form a government with broad authority. Washington debt talks loom as the new administration faces opposition and possible delay. Debates widen about timing and support in the Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ilevadot
M. Caillaux
M. Merriot
Picand-Caillaux
Doumerquce
Washington
Munitions depots may be abandoned in plan
President Coolidge was informed the War department is mapping safe storage for army munitions after the New Jersey disaster. Major General Clarence J Williams will survey sites, with Ogden Utah favored but costly transport examined. Curtis Bay Maryland and Raritan New Jersey depots may be abandoned as communities grew around them. Davis noted the nearby experiment station survived the naval explosion.
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Paul Smiths
N. Y
Coolidge
War Department
New Jersey
Dwight W. Pavin
Clarence J. Willams
Ogden
Utah
Davis
Curtis Bay
Baltimore
Raritan
N. J
Army Experiment Station
Davia
Plattsburg
Fort Ethan Alen
Heat Wave Pushes Bridgeport to 87 Degrees
Bridgeport endured extreme heat as official readings reached 87 degrees and unofficial estimates topped 100. One heat prostration occurred, a man named William Palan of Austin Street being treated at St Kent's Emergency Hospital. A murky haze and red sun marked the day with rising humidity and a morning 68 degree start.
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Bridgeport
William Palan
Austin Street
Westerday
St. Kent’s Hospl
At & A.m
Pastor Seeks Murder Trial Amid Church Conspiracy Claims
Dr. Norris, calm yet shaken, says a conspiracy to kill him is alleged by church officials. He plans to stay in Fort Worth with his congregation for a year and will preach on the right of self defense. The church’s publication accuses a rival faith of orchestrating the attack and hints at grand jury foes.
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Chipps
Norris
Dr. Norris
1 Baptist Churcau
L. BR. Haughey
Roman Gathiola
Meadhea Gry Goods Company
Norrig
Dollar Price Movements Shake Franco Economy
TheFrench franc weakened against the dollar with rates near 43.98 and 46.60 in Buenos Aires. Belgium’s franc slipped as new measures under King Albert aimed to stabilize markets, while luxuries were banned and government controls tightened to curb further devaluation.
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France
Resdon
Albert
Naothanneilenids Company
Bae
Buenos Aires
Paris
Stone Marker Erected Over Dutch Anderson Grave
ROCHESTER N Y July 20 AP A simple granite stone near the name George Anderson bears a question mark atop the grave of George Dutch Anderson a notorious bandit in a Muskegon Mich cemetery Willa der attorney and Anderson friend said today Baker recently returned from Muskegon identified the body for Danish insurance firms to pay relatives and placed the marker in accord with Anderson's expressed cash wish A Lutheran minister offered a prayer over the grave.
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Rochester
N.Y
George Anderson
George
Ander
Muskegon
Mich
Willader
Anderson
Baker
Ace Nord Gm
Agent Held in Embezzlement Case by Prudential Insurance
George G. Smith, 31, Prudential Insurance agent of 31 Orland Street, was arrested on three counts of embezzlement after company inspectors found shortages. He was held on $590 bond for trial in City Court. The first count dates to November 1925 and alleges he collected $110.01 from clients but did not remit it.
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George G. Smith
Prudential Insurance Company
Orland Street
Smith
Hall Mills Case Remains Closed in New Jersey
Middlesex County Prosecutor John F. Toolan said after hours with state troopers and detectives no new evidence justified reopening the four year Hall Mills murder case in Middlesex. State police in Somerset County will continue independent inquiries. Somerset Prosecutor Bergen had previously said detectives were unnecessary in his county.
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New Trunswick
N. J
John FE. Toolan
Middlesex County
Hall-Mills
Somerset County
Bergen
Hall
Tug and Barge Wedged by Bridge Draw Traffic Chaos
A tug named Ferrett wedged against a barge and bridge spires as the river draw opened. The tide rose, freeing the vessels and allowing traffic to resume after officers redirected east and city routes. The Else, a German-made freighter, watched by bystanders, passed safely as tide and traffic stabilized.
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Ferrett
City Lubber Company
Else Jy
Ewald Lemonnier
Seven Seas
Frederick Kvmp
Rha
France
Great Britain loan use debated in U S treasury figures
Washington, July 26 AP The treasury released figures supporting Secretary Mellon that Britain largely borrowed commercially from the United States during the war and not for war aims. Treasury official Winston itemized 7.2 billion spent by Britain in America after entry, noting 760 million from independent resources and detailing expenditures on exchange, food, tobacco, interest, and silver, arguing total postarmistice advantages to Britain totaled about 581 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
Mellon
Great Britain
United States
America
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Winston
Caurchi
Europe
Denter Churchill
Churchill
England
Reverend Chappell Cleared of Immorality Charge
Reverend Ashley Chappell of Asheville was found not guilty of immorality by a Southern Methodist Church South trial board. He was suspended as pastor of Central Methodist Church in Asheville but will be reinstated to the pastorate after the verdict.
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Statesville
N. C
Ashley Chappell
Asheville
Southern Methodist Pescopal Church South
Chappell
Memphis
Mehna Phat
Central Methodst
Peaches Browning Fishes on Coolidge Lake
Edward W Browning of New York City and his young wife Peaches Browning fished on Opopod lake near Paul Smiths NY. They stayed at Paul Smiths hotel and were guided by Ed Corbin 67. The outing began after breakfast in hot sun and ended with a good catch and severe sunburn at the lake shore.
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Paul Smiths
Edward W. Browning
New York City
Peaches” Browning
Oeppod Lake
White Pine
Sulde
Mrs. Browning
Elsie De Wolf 10 Leaves New Spouse In Paris
Special Cable Dispatch from Paris reports Elsie de Wolf separating from Sir Charles Mendl after a brief marriage. Officials await the public announcement while Paris and European capitals reel with gossip about the split and its social implications.
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Elsie DE Wolff
Paris
Foy
Elsie de Wolf
Sir Charles Mendl
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