President Upholds Andrews in Prohibition Enforcement
President Coolidge directs Lincoln C. Andrews to organize enforcement forces without political interference and to enforce the Volstead Act to the full federal extent. He will hear no appeals. Andrews is told to proceed in his own way and to bear sole responsibility for enforcement.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Lincoln C. Andrews
General Andrews
Department of Justice
Still Hope to Avert Coal Strike in Britain
London reports a potential bridge of dissension between miners and coal mine owners as mediation by W Bridgeman first lord of the admiralty prompts a conference. Prime Minister Baldwin agrees to meet a special Trade Union conference committee authorized to handle the miners' case amid the looming strike.
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London
Miners’ Federation
W. ©. Bridgeman
Admiralty
Baldwin
con‘Brese
Georgia Antilynching Measure in Georgia House
Georgia lawmakers introduced an antilynching bill in the state house. The proposal carries removal for officials found negligent in mob violence and grounds for fines up to five thousand dollars per homicide, plus full property loss, with remaining funds to go to victims’ heirs.
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Georgia
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Coal Conference Seen Stretching Into August
Miners and operators pursue a new contract as talks, expiring August 31, drag on with no quick accord. Observers compare the process to two years ago when coal digging halted for three weeks before a settlement.
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Atlantic Guy
N. J
Textile workers strike wide spread in England
Textile workers join wider UK action after miners call for a strike. about 130000 wool workers in Bradford Huddersfield Leeds and other Yorkshire towns walk out protesting wage cuts. A Labour Ministry representative tried to broker a compromise but failed.
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England
London
Plt
Bredford
Huddersfield
Leeds
Yorkshire
Ministry of Labor
Greb Wins Decision Over Britton in Ten Round Bout
Harry Greb, the mild Wright champion, easily outboxed Billy Britton of Columbus in a ten round match. Greb dominated with cleaner, sounder punching and outspent his opponent to take the decision in Columbus, Kansas.
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Harry Greb
Britton Columbus
Kan
Mildwright
Billy
Britton
Columbus
Greb
Cleaner
Sounchey
Crop Condition Commentary Sparks International Debate
A cryptic remark about crop conditions, citing Russia as a benchmark, appears in a disputed line. The fragment suggests agriculture or trade discourse but lacks clear context or directions. Authorities have not released a full statement clarifying the meaning or intent behind the remark.
Scopes Found Guilty in Tennessee Antievolution Case
Dayton Tenn Thomas Scopes was convicted of violating the Tennessee antievolution law and fined 100 dollars the minimum. Defense counsel appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Judge Raulston struck Bryan’s testimony and barred Darrow from testifying. Bryan called the issue vast and world changing. Defenders spent about 25000 dollars on expenditures. Court costs exceed 800 dollars, with expert witnesses costing up to 28000. Attorneys paid their own fees and served without pay.
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Dayton, Tenn
Thomas Scopes
Tennes Sea
Tennessee Supreme Court
Raulston
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Mr. Bryan
United States
John Thomas Scopes
Miners Entombed as Rodgera Entry Is Closed
After a conference among company state and federal mine inspectors and rescue leaders who had risked their lives, Rodgera entry was closed and eight entombed miners were left to their fate as fire spread rapidly.
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Rockwood, Lenn
Rodgera
Nicaraguans Oppose American Missionaries
The homes of three American missionaries linked to the Central American mission at Granada Nicaragua have been threatened their residence stoned and the mission bombed. The Protestant institution recently opened its Granada headquarters.
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Washington
Granada
Nicaragua
Farmers Leave Shadow of Bankruptcy Says Jardine Tour Boosts Confidence
Washington secretary Jardine announced his eight weeks western tour convinced him farmers are emerging from the shadow of bankruptcy and regaining confidence. He added there would be little demand for farm legislation as many farmers say conditions are satisfactory and better left alone.
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Washington
Jardine
French Have Moroccan Situation Well in Hand
Information reaching the general staff states that Abd-el Krim's regulars are in full flight toward the north after bay log abandoned the rebel tribe. French troop concentration appears aimed at a powerful offensive, alarming the Riffian shock troops, while tribesmen under durega are ready to submit to the French.
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Handez
Morocco
Baylog
Tribuu
Abd-el Krim
Durega
Cobora
Higher wage not equal to present living cost
Atlantic City NC riot wages granted them during the past year, particularly since 1923, have been substantially exceeded by the cost of living, was a point made by a member attending the Joint wage scale conference with the operators.
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Atlantic City
N.C
American cigarettes barred in London by old law
A compact report states that American cigarettes are barred in London under an old law. The piece notes authorities justify the restriction citing public health concerns and international regulatory tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Canal Zong and Venera In Active Trade Talks
Unclear OCR fragment notes two parties Canal Zong and Venera entering discussions. Mentions allied forces or groups, a fleeing party named Waena Aricu, and reference to a commission and haven. Details are fragmented and uncertain.
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Alied -Frothera
Aly i
The
Waena-Aricu
Commission
Haven
Bullew Wien
Peperal
Evolution suit sparks federal court question in Washington
Loren H. Wittner filed a suit challenging a rider to the 1926 District of Columbia appropriation bill that bars salaries of superintendents or teachers who teach disrespect for the Holy Bible. Justice Siddons ordered Donovan Lunby and White to appear July 28 to show cause for an injunction. The case tests how the phrase disrespect for the Holy Bible is interpreted by local courts.
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Washington
Loren H. Wittner
District of Columbia
Justice Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Daniel J. Donovan
James R. Lunby
Mr. White
Apear
Dayton
Tenn
B. H. Dolby
Wittner
Thia
Shipping Board Seeks Legal View on Ship Scrapping
Washington doubts whether the Shipping Board can sell ships for scrapping if not proven obsolete or damaged. President Coolidge was asked to have the attorney general interpret the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 on asset scrapping. Pending opinion, the board defers Palmer’s recommendation to accept Ford bid for 200 ships at 1.7 million dollars.
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Shipping Board
Law Point
Washington
The
Coolidge
Ables
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Debt Talks to Open in August With Belgium and Others
Secretary Mellon, chair man of the debt funding commission, will return to Washington August 8 to open negotiations with Belgium. Conferences will be held during August and September with representatives of France, Italy, Czechoslovakia and other nations.
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Washington
Mellon
Debt Funding Commission
Belgium
France
Italy
Czech
Slovakia
Condemned Man Granted Indefinite Stay of Execution
Judge Joseph B. David of the Superior bench granted an indefinite stay of execution for Russell Scott, condemned to hang for the murder of Joseph Maurer, noting the doomed man had become insane since his sentence.
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Chleago
Joseph B. David
Russell Scott
Joseph Maurer
American Citizen Slain by Brigands in China
Morgan Palmer a New York native long in the Far East was killed while aiding villagers near a Sungarl river ranch against brigands on July 29 in Harbin Manchuria.
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China
Harbin
Manchuria
Sungarl
Morgan Palmer
New York
Far East
Prohibition Director Named in True Bill in Sacramental Wing Scandal
Chicago report says Maj. Percy Owen federal prohibition director and several staff were named in a true bill by the federal grand jury investigating the $1,000,000 sacramental wing scandal.
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Chicago
Maj
Percy Owen
Prohibition
Federal Grand Jury
More Eastern Mills to Cut Wage Scales Laterence
The International Worsted Mills Selden Worsted millar and the Dove Manufacturing company will reduce wages 1 cent per cent following the reach of the American Woolen company announced here.
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Moss
International Worsted Mills
Selden Worsted Millar
Dove Manufacturing Company
American -Woolen Company
Miners Reject No Strike pledge at Atlantic City talks
Atlantic City officials report miners refused to bind themselves to a peace pledge. Operators proposed workers promise not to strike while awaiting arbitration on disputed terms, but miners rejected the proposal during the conference.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Anthracity Mine
Forest Fires Damage US Lands and Dollars
Reports show forest fires in the United States last year affected over 28 million acres and caused about 38 million dollars in damage. The figures indicate widespread losses across multiple states and forests.
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Washington
United States
Denver woman donates million to charity in memory of daughter
Mrs. Warner Teed of Denver gives $1,000,000 to charity in memory of her daughter Margery Reed Mayo who died recently. The news item notes the large donation and the family connection.
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Denver
U S Government Market Quotations July 11 Prices
Market report lists weekly closing quotes for fruits vegetables dairy liv e stock and grains. Kansas Missouri cobbler potatoes Georgia hibertas cantaloupes Arizona stock North Carolina green meats Georgia watermelons beef and hog prices, butter quotes, hay for July 17 and various wheat corn oat prices across Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City and St Louis.
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Washington
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Georgia
Imperial Valley
Arizona
North Carolina
Tom Watson
New York
Wisconsin
Young Americas
Minneapolis
Bt. Louis
Kangan City
Keanna City
Gt. Louis
Kansas City
Hay
Prairie
Mellon Urges End of Tax List Publication Rule
Secretary Mellon says he will push Congress to repeal publicity provisions of the revenue law. He notes Supreme Court authorization for newspaper publication of tax lists and says he changed his opposition to publicity to seek repeal of the objectionable requirement.
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Mellon
Washington
Supreme Court
Atate
Garment Union Split to Be Nation-Wide Fight
The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union splits from its joint board. Three locals back the insurgents as they plan meetings in Chicago Philadelphia and Boston to mobilize support from other cities. A purge of 77 officers over alleged Communistic activity sparked the internal clash.
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Garment Union
New York
Rght
International Ladies’ Garment Orkers
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Destructive Flood Follows Cloudburst in Trinidad Colo
Floodwaters from a cloudburst on nine collapsed in Trinidad causing widespread damage. The Picket Wire river swelled washing out bridges tracks and flooding hundreds of lowland homes with heavy property loss.
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Trinidad
Colo
France names expert for debt commission in Paris
Deputy Henri Franklin Houllon named chairman of France debt funding commission in Paris. Joseph Calliaux, finance minister, plans to travel to Washington. An unforeseen event halts or alters the expected trip plans.
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France
Debt Commission
Paris
Henri Franklin Houlllon
Washington
Joseph Calllaux
Mminister
Brookhart Gains in County Washington Contest Recount
Senator Brookhart of Town gained about 800 votes in the recount outcome. The Steck Brookhart senatorial contest shows progress as paper ballots from 270 precincts have been disposed of in the recount.
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Brookhart
Washington
Bowdoin Expedition Near Arctic Circle July 22
A delayed dispatch from the Bowdoin of the MacMillan Arctic expedition reports the vessel within an hour’s run of the Arctic Circle on July 22, bringing news of progress toward the polar region.
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Arctic Circle
Washington
Home Yeast Prize Winners and Advertisements Tale
The Home Yeast contest awarded prizes totaling $25 to Rich kersburg as the top grocer and $15 to L Spencer for high sales. The ad notes Home Yeast as a powerful drying yeast marketed by the Next Three Month Company of Chicago with free samples for housewives.
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Lélla
Burg
Toy
Oskaloosa
Rosé
Smith Edith Murray
Koob
Remsen
M Hastings
Will
G. J. Struther
Frank Schleasen
Miles Bloom
Miles Milo
A. R. Despencer
M. J. Donovan
Schurr
Straban
New Market
Richkersburg
L. Spencer
Montross Chicago
Cattlemen Revert to Old Breakfi Standby City Kansas
Fragmentary OCR describes three cattlemen from a Kansas city shipping to Kansas City's stock yard. They register a house and set up cattle, with mention of an anxious morning and a desperate tone in the account. The text is garbled but centers on cattle movement and a tense dispute or situation among local cattlemen.
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City
Kan
Kansas City
Conference Naming Of P By President Rao
Fragmentary text references a conference naming involving President Rao and a summer period. No clear event date, location, or full context is readable to establish a factual headline or summary.
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Rao
Ani
Envona
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