Wireless phone proves success across Atlantic Ocean
New York reports two sisters, Mrs. Morris Sempler and Mrs. Emil Berolzheimer, spoke via wireless telephone across 150 wires of the Atlantic after the Columbus and Deutschland arrivals. Carl Gerstung, Columbus wireless chief, notes the duplex set from Telefunken over 1800 or 1400 meter wavelengths enables bidirectional conversation and overcomes prior antenna interference. Experiments have run over two years as this new system advances wireless communication.
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New York
Morris Sempler
Europe
Columbus
Emil Berolzheimer
Deutschland
Atlantic
Carl Gerstung
Telefunken Company
Germany
Gerchung
All But Two Cabinet Members On Summer Vacations
Washington. President Coolidge remains at Swampscott as cabinet members drift to summer scenes. Kellogg and Mellon depart for vacations in St Paul and a Long Island country place. Jardine Work Hoover and Wiburn are in the West. Weeks recuperates in Massachusetts. New absent briefly. Sargent resumes duties after a New England trip. Davis plans Europe travel.
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Washington
Cooliidge
Swampscott
Kellogg and
Melton
Mr. Kellogg
St. Paul
Mr. Mellon
Long Island
Jardine
Work
Hoover l
Wiburb
West
Weeks
Massachusetts
Davis
Europe
New
Hil
Sargenting
New England
50 000 Witness Bouts for Charity in Gotham
In Gotham New York Harry Greb the middleweight champion retained his crown after 15 rounds with Mickey Walker. Harry Wills the colored heavyweight knocked out Charley Weinert in the second round of their 15 round scheduled bout. David Rhade of California defeated Jimmy Stattery of Buffalo in a 3 round encounter. The Ital ian hospital fund show at the Polo grounds drew about 50 000 spectators.
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Gotham
New York
Harry Greb
Mickey Walker
King
Harry Wills
Charley Weinert
David Rhade
California
Greb
Jimmy Stattery
Pride of
Buffalo
Polo Grounds
Modernist Baptists Win Two Fights at Convention
Seattle readers report that the northern Baptist convention sessions saw two modernist wins. Fundamentalists failed to seat delegates from Park Avenue Baptist Church New York by 912 to 864 and a recall measure against modernist Tolsonarleg from foreign fields was defeated 742 to 574. Accredited delegates were seated on motion of Abernathy of Washington. Fundamentalist leaders warned of a by laws amendment proposal next year requiring two years to complete.
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Seattle
Wash
Northern Baptist Convention
Park Avenue Baptist Church of
Scopes Case May Move To Federal Court In Tennessee
Defense lawyers in the Scopes trial discussed moving the case from the Tennessee circuit court in Dayton to a federal court in Nashville. They debated grounds to challenge the state ban on teaching evolution and the enforcement of the law, arguing federal jurisdiction may apply.
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Scopes
Tennessee
New York
John T. Scopes
Day
Yon
Tenn
Nashville
Mansion Sold for 4 Million in New York Auction
In New York a mansion change hands for 4 million dollars. Arch Huntington purchased the property for 84 million from the Selute Real company, transferring ownership amid a prominent market move.
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New York
Congton
P. Hunt
Huntington
Selulte’ Real Company, Oe
Street Car Vote In Hattiesburg Faces Reshaping
Vague text indicates a Wednesday vote in Hattiesburg on street cars and buses, with discussions to discard or replace certain routes or stops as part of a transportation plan.
Night Air Mail Becomes Reality Between Chicago and New York
Night air mail service between Chicago and New York was inaugurated with planes flying both directions. The first takeoffs marked an epoch in U S aviation progress as government airmail advances point to further achievements. The New York departure carried greetings from public officials and business leaders to Cleveland and reflected the national significance of the new service.
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Chicago
New York
United States
Citien
Cleveland
de Haviland
Maywood Field
John Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Milk Co Operative Firm Forced Into Receivership
The Mink Producers Co operative, a multi state dairy firm with operations in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin, was placed in receivership by Federal Judge Wickerson. John T Williams T Keene and Charles E Wing named receivers after three farmers filed the petition alleging debts near two million dollars. The company formed by about 1000 farmers with total investments of 293000 in six plants valued at 250000 with four plants currently operating. Litigation is expected to proceed to sell the plants.
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Chicago
Mink Producers Co- Operative Company
Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Wickerson
John T. Williams
T. &. Keene
Charles E. Wing
B. W. Roemer
Special Bonus Bureau Discontinues Work
The War department announced discontinuance of the adjusted compensation bureau in the adjutant general's office. About seventy percent of veterans' bonus claims have been adjudicated. future claims will be handled by the World War division. The change does not affect applications but adds administration costs.
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Washington
Adjutant General’s’ Office
War Department
World War Division
Adjutant General's Office
Miss Mary McSkimmon Elected N E A Leader
Miss Mary McSkimmon, president of Pierce school Brookline Massachusetts, was elected president of the National Education Association in Indianapolis. She succeeds Jesse H. Newton of Denver Colorado. McSkimmon received 507 votes while Cornelia Adult of Norfolk Virginia garnered 822.
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Mary McSkimmon
N. E. A. Indianapolis
Pierce
Brookline
Mays
National Education Association
Jeuse H. Newton
Denver
Colo
Me. Skimmon
Cornelia
Norfolk
British Planes Rout Rebels Near Bagdad in Mesopotamia
Severe fighting at Sutal mamieh in Mesopotamia targets the Kurdish chief Sheik Mahmood. British forces inflict heavy casualties on the rebels as the clash along the Persian frontier continues.
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Bagdad
Sutalmamieh
Mesopotamia
Sheik Mahmood
Denial of Revelationsists Crossing Mexican Border
Alfonso de la Buerta denies reports of a body of revelationists crossing the Mexican border at Columbus during 1952. The claim, circulated in early dispatches, lacked confirmation from authorities and seating agencies.
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Paso
Texag
Columbua
Alfonso de la Buerty
Plan To Rebuild Santa Barbara After Earthquake Disaster
Santa Barbara moves toward reconstruction after a devastating quake that killed eleven and injured over a hundred, with damages estimated at 5 to 10 million dollars. State officials, engineers, and Red Cross workers coordinate relief while banks set up temporary quarters and a $20 million revolving fund is sought for rebuilding. Jewelry looting and recovery efforts unfold as residents endure shortages and tents replace storefronts.
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Santa Barbara
Cat
Mission City
Clearing House Association
California
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Richardson
Red Cross Society
Cooley
Carnillo
San Marcos
Arlington
Arlington Hotel
Perking
Mellon Predicts New Basis for Prohibition Enforcement
Secretary Mellon announced a new and effective basis for enforcing prohibition. He cited three factors shaping the plan: delivery of the last three dry navy destroyers, functioning anti smuggling treaties, and the Andrews reorganization program. He said Treasury plans are rapidly approaching consummation.
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Mellon
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrews
Treasury
Bergdoll’s Mother Wins Back 140000 in Cash
Philadelphia report says Mrs. Emme C. Bergdoll, mother of Grover Bergdoll, secured a ruling to have the alien property custodian return 140000 in cash and securities valued at several hundred thousand dollars. Special master Morris held that Mrs. Bergdoll did not retain property worth 452840 that belonged to Grover, denying the custodian’s claim.
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Philadelphia
Roland
Morris
Emme C. Bergdoll
Grover Bergdoll
Thomas
W. Miller
Bergdoll
Grover
Cuba Sugar Crop Record Set in Havana Baltic Island
Cuba reports a 1996 sugar crop of 5.1 million tons, the largest in the island’s history, with Ciant ers earning about 128.879 million dollars, according to an agriculture department announcement.
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Cuba
Havana
Cubba
Department of Agriculture
De Bono Named Governor of Tripoli in Africa
General De Bono, former supreme elite of the Fascist army, receives appointment as governor of Tripoli in the Tripoli territory in Africa.
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de Bono
Rome
Facist
General de Bono
Tripoli
Africa
U S Government Market Quotations Weekly Fruit and Livestock Prices
Washington reports for the week ending June 26 on fruits vegetables and livestock. New potatoes and peaches command higher bids while Florida Georgia tom Watson watermelons move in bulk. Chicago hogs top at 13.85 with various beef and lamb prices. grain barley and hay quotes follow with dairy and cheese prices listed for regional markets.
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Washington
North Carolina
Chicago
Florida
Georgia
Tom Watson
U. K
Valdoshta
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Kangan City
Hay
Prairie
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Wisconsin
Butler Plans to Quit Philadelphia Safety Post Fight Political Influence
Gen Smedley Butler late in Homeweek remarks says he will resign from his Philadelphia safety director post at year end. He blasts political influence behind crime fight failures and vows to continue the battle while in office, noting limited local cooperation and his belief the effort has been undermined by politicians. He criticizes double crossing by local figures and confirms his intent to quit but promises ongoing push against influence.
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Philadelphia
Butler
Kiadelphia
Coolidge Returns to Summer White House at Swampscott
President Coolidge returns to the summer White House in Swampscott after a 192 mile drive from Plymouth. Mrs. Coolidge and Doctor Coupal remain with John Coolidge as the president contemplates a quick dash back to Plymouth if Colonel John’s operation recovery requires it. The near-death illness that nearly felled him remains the key concern for the family.
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Coolidge
Swanpscott
Mune
Coolldge
White House
Plymoutn
Col
John “Coolidge
Mra
Doctor Coupal
John
Swampscott
Plymouth
France Ready to Pay U S Debt to United States
France's cabinet approves action to fund the four billion dollar debt to the United States. A government commission will travel to the United States soon after the foreign minister's proposal is submitted and formally presented via Ambassador Herrlek.
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France
U. S
Action Paris
Trance
United States
Herrlek
Peace Terms Likely in Madrid Riffa Conference
Paris reports that the Branca-Spanish conference at Madrid is drafting peace terms to be offered to Abdé-el-Ertin, Moroccans rebel Ruffiana leader. The French foreign office advises that Abd el-Krim is expected to accept as confidence grows.
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Paris
Doctor Little to Head U of M Crono Maine
Dr GG Little resigns as president of the Tal veraity of Maine to accept the presidency of the University of Michigan according to the report. The change signals leadership moves in higher education circles with the Maine institution relinquishing its top post for a Michigan role.
Two infantry officer camps to train at Fort Des Moines noted
Fort Des Moines will host two infantry officer training camps this summer. An announcement states the 86th infantry arrives July 24 from Sioux Falls SD and stays until August 7. The report mentions broader Iowa agriculture, banking consolidation, and regional development including a hatchery plan in Traer.
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Fort Dea Moines
Des Moines
Federated Women's Clubs
Iowa
McGregor
Organization of & Company
Traer
Navy Department
Towe’sa
Dairy and Food Division
Department of Agriculture
First ‘National Bank of
Clear, Lake
Clear Lake State Bank
Naonal Bank
The
State University
Kellogg School
Gie
Iowa City
Webster
Lucas
State Banking Board
Hammill Hag
Commission For
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern’ ‘Transportation Company
Interurban
Boone
Webster City
Perry
Spencer
Intag
Deg Moinéa
Maines
Dodge
Ji Iy
Towa
Polk
Auta
Bervica
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Digister
State Department
Department
China
John Hertz
Tohn Hertz
Yellow Cab Company
General Motors Company
Hawkeye
State News
St. Ossining
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