Planes Crash in Air Kills Two at Maywood
Two United States army planes piloted by Camp Grant prize winners crashed 400 feet above the government flying field at Maywood. Lieut. 7 P Stith and passenger William L Heptig were killed as they attempted to parachute. Heptig was a Grain broker and head of Reptig Co. Stith served with the United States dying corps at Chanute field. Pilot Robert W Douglas of Belfridge field survived after losing a propeller in the collision.
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Chanute Field
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Robert W. Douglas
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Five Charged in Florida Land Fraud Scheme
Federal warrants in Chicago target the Florida Land Company and six principals for a $1,000,000 mail fraud scheme tied to a southern real estate boom. Named defendants include Jacob Factor Henry Heinsius Maurice Drucker H J Hummelstein Newton Feldman and Nathan Factor. charged under article 215 for using the mail to defraud.
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Mitchell Says U S Holds Up Superplane Tests
Col William Mitchell, former head of the Army Air Service, asserts no government permit has been granted to test a proposed US superplane with a ton of explosive aboard. He notes producers claim the huge biplanes could fly from the US to Peking with one Nome stop at 113 miles an hour for 0 hours, but permission is needed from Army and Navy leaders.
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Bancroft laid to rest beside his wit in Galesburg
Edgar A. Bancroft former United States ambassador to Japan was buried in Hope cemetery beside his wife and parents. Knox College tolled its bells as city officials proclaimed flags at half mast and a campus procession wound from the church past the elm shaded campus to the burial plot. Bancroft, Knox College Class of 1878, was remembered as a distinguished alumnus and diplomat.
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Two Bootleggers Slain in Plot to Steal Plane
In Chicago a plan to steal a U S Army air plane led to the deaths of two bootleggers and two guards. A god ring with Aero Club ties appears connected to the case. Suspects include Irving Sehlig Lis, Harry Get, and Meers tied to the Ashburn 83rd Street Aero Club.
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Agro Club
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Ang Meer
Ivenug
Actress Violy Daly Granted Herein Support Claim
A fragmented report notes screen star Violy Daly was granted a claim or support related to her status, with Blondard of ving mentioned as a related party. The wording is unclear but indicates a legal or monetary action involving the actress.
Murder Charges Filed After Colmbin Case in Supreme Court
McCoy Colmbin faces murder charges as an upper court weighs the case. Prosecutors allege a fatal incident tied to violent confrontation in Maspunsttie. The Supreme Court ruling-set remains pending as defense challenges proceed.
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Irled Tor
France to Ask U S 62 Years to Pay Debt
Washington. Prime Minister Caillaux will offer Secretary Mellon a $70 million yearly settlement of France 4.211 billion debt to the United States. The plan would effectively reduce the annual U S funding to about $50 million including current payments on surplus war stocks. Caillaux will decide if an agreement can be reached and whether the debt campaign travels to America.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Senate
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Romania
Britain to renew relations with Mexico after deportation tinge
Britain and Mexico plan to resume diplomatic ties severed when Britain’s charge d affaires was expelled by Mexico in June 1924 and recalled by Premier MacDonald. Full relations have not existed for over a decade amid nonrecognition of Carranza or Obregon governments. The dispute last year centered on Mrs Rosalie Braue, a British subject on a Mexican ranch.
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Mexico
London
Great Britain
MacDonald
Carranza
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Rosalie Braue
Mexican Railways Return to U S Owners Revealed
Ex gelator reports the National Railways of Mexico will revert to original American owners within three months. President Calles plans to strip the lines from the communications department after six months in charge and hand them to committees to implement a government readjustment and restore properties for old shareholders to operate.
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Department of Communications
Morgan Estate Divides Wealth Among Four Children
In Mineola New York June Norton Morgan widow of J P Morgan dies August 14 07 leaving most property to four children and the remainder to her husband. The estate valued at unspecified amount but each child receives 150000 with the rest to the spouse. No other bequests are listed.
Rebels win hold south of Damascus in Syrian action
Contrary to reports, a notable military event occurred in Syria since Monday. The rebels faced a setback south of Damascus as government forces checked their advance.
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President and Mrs Coolidge Visit Plymouth Rock Sail
May Hower ferries President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge from Marblehead to Plymouth Massachusetts aboard a presidential yacht visit to Plymouth Rock and nearby landmarks as part of a coastal excursion.
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Old Baral
PICKARD reviews French British debt moves and U S stance
Edward W. Pickard argues France and Britain struck a deal with Churchill offering large payments to Britain funded by France, conditional on U S terms. He notes Britains gain may provoke U S concessions, while Germany France and Belgium move toward a security pact and joint talks in Berlin. He cites Romanians and Belgians, a coal strike threat, and ongoing war debt politics shaping policy in 1920s Europe.
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Hard coal strike ordered by Lewis suspends mining
Philadelphia reports John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers calls a suspension of mining in the hard coal fields starting September 1. The move aims to press operators for a 30 percent wage increase and wage equalization for day workers, affecting about 168000 miners with roughly 10000 remaining for essential maintenance. State figures show 272 collieries across 185 companies would be affected in 1924.
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John L. Lewis
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Lawson Bequest Shifts Chicago Daily News to Merchants Trust
Victor F Lawson estate probate allocates control of the Chicago Daily News to the Minneapolis Merchants Trust company with broad management powers. Major bequests totaling about 4.775 million include 2.505 million for benevolent causes, benefiting Chicago Congregational Mission Extension Society Theological Seminary and Y M C A. The remainder goes to Iver N Lawson and others, with shares to relatives, friends, and employees.
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Chicago, Daily News
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Daily, News
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Chicago
Chicago Daily News
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Minois Merchants’ Trist Company
Geil
Guin
Chicago Congregational Mission
Theological Seminary
Young Men's Christian Association
Iver N. ‘Lawson
Lgte
French Advance After Fierce Fight With Riffs
Paris reports fierce clashes as the French Nineteenth army corps attacks the Branes tribe north of Taz. Riffian regulars back rebels in entrenched lines. Despite heavy aviation and artillery, French tanks aid an infantry push advancing three miles along a 15 mile front.
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Nineteenth Army Corps
Taz
Ted Coy Former Yale Grid Star Marries Actress
New York reports Miss Jeanne Hagela, an actress known for Rain, has wed Ted Coy, the former Yale football star, in Stamford Connecticut. The couple obtained their marriage license there.
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Baker to Aid High on Crime Newton D Inc
Fragmented notice mentions Newton Pi Baker connected to national committee roles and a plan to assist in crime prevention. Names appear garbled but reference to Prentiss Cleveland and a committee setup are evident.
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Aidigh
Newton Dinc
New York
Newton Pi Baker
Prentiss
Orson
Announ Baker
Cleveland
Ms Prentiss
Walsh in Audience With Pop? Rome
United States senator Thomas J. Walsh from Montana met with the pope in Rome, an audience described as notable by the press. Details remain limited in the fragmented report.
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Rome
Thomas Jj Walsh
United States
Montani
Andjenge
Valle
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