Mountain feud victims found bound to trees in Tennessee
Veterinary surgeon Dr W O Mason and aide Lawrence Bowman, both federal prohibition officers, were allegedly kidnapped and beaten for ten days on Signal Mountain Tenn. They were discovered tied to trees near a bloodstained car, with authorities suspecting a rival mountain clan led by the Godsey family. Sheriff Sam Selman pledged to uncover the truth behind the disappearance and delayed claims of a frame up.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W. OD
Mason
Lawrence Bowman
Prohibition
Signal Mountain
Jim Thomas
Sam Lewis
Bowman
Godsey
Bam Godsey
Sequatchie County
Belling Mqnor
Tom Selman
Thomas
Competition Pushes for Anthracite Market Reform
The Federal Trade Commission urges Congress to reestablish stronger competition in the anthracite coal trade. It concludes full competition is not practicable but prefers market rivalry to price regulation, predicting adequate supply at reasonable cost under a more competitive framework.
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Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
City in Colombia razed by flames
Martial law declared in Manizales where a fire has virtually destroyed the city and still rages in untouched areas. About 45,000 inhabitants fled to the countryside as troops head from Bogota to guard the charred ruins. Rate of exchange puzzles Italy debt payments as Messaggero calls for moratorium.
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Colombia
Bogota
Manizales
Rome
Italy
Messaggero
Messagero
Painleve Reverses Paris War Office Communique Admits Moroccan War Struggles
Premier Painleve acknowledged a difficult situation in French Morocco in a war office communiqué. The note cites defections of native troops and outlines plans to appoint a chief of military operations to cooperate with Marechal Lyautey.
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Painieve
Paris
Morocco
War Office
Marehel Lyautey
Painleve
American Clays Versus English Clays for Paper Fillers
J M Mallory of the Central of Georgia Railway Co Savannah argues for higher tariffs on foreign kaolin to shield American clay suppliers. He cites tests showing domestic clays match English clays in most properties, notes color differences and cost to color, and urges support for tariffs to prevent foreign monopoly while praising American research and Georgia clay potential.
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J. M. Mallory
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Savannah
China
Tame Commission
Mallory
Paper
Paper Trade Journal
Bureau of Standard Technological
W. M. Weigel
Bureau of Mines
Georgia
Chemical Age of London
Cornwall
England
Mr. Mallory
Messrs
Fritz
Westinghouse High Voltage Insulator Co
Derry
Railways urged to invest for better passenger service
L A Downs president of the Central of Georgia Railway Co notes public demand for modern steel equipment depots and fast on time schedules. He argues railways must earn returns to attract capital and that regulators must allow rates and treatment to secure new capital for future service.
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L. A. Downs
Central of Georgia Railway Co
Downs
Central of Georgia
Auditor urges sweeping reform of Georgia Highway Department
A state auditor harshly criticizes Georgia's Highway Department for mismanagement of surplus war materials, vague accounts, and weak supervision. He urges a full reconstruction with an executive head, advisory board, and highly trained engineers, warning current expansion outpaced practices. The goal is a cohesive system to fuel industrial and agricultural growth.
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Georgia
Highway Department
Washington
Wisconsin
Humber
Altho
Hone
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Offered as Cure for Colds
An old advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for frequent colds, claiming it treats the disease with an Ointment and a Tonic that act through the blood to strengthen the system and prevent further colds. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Federal Pen Case Mistrial in Atlanta Conspiracy Trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the conspiracy case against L. J. Fletcher former deputy warden and Father Thomas P Hayden ex chaplain after the jury failed to reach a verdict after about twelve hours of deliberation The foreman said eight jurors favored acquittal and four favored conviction The judge stated one cannot conspire with oneself and ordered no retrial plans yet while noting another indictment remains pending for Fletcher ditched as to retrial details.
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Atlanta
Robert T. Ervin
L. J. Fletcher
Atlanta Federal Prison
Thomas P. Hayden
Albert M. Shomo
Ervin
Mr. Fletcher
Father Haydon
Mannie Kessler
Morris Sweetwood
Fletcher
Father Hayden
Clint W. Hager
Hager
Fletcher- Hayden
Root
Robert Fulton
Flectcher
Hayden
Federal Building
Miami
A. B. Sartain
The
Penitentiary
Lawrence Rhiel
Butler Signals New Philadelphia Vice Campaign Led By Butler
Philadelphia police have shadow boxed against vice as Director Butler reveals a special squad to clean up the city. Butler personally leads the new organization and pledges intensive raids and arrests amid ongoing liquor activity despite prior efforts and public noise.
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Butler
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Vice
General Butler
Anthracite Miners Name Wage Chief and Negotiator
Anthracite miners in three districts chose Pat Christ J Golden of district 9 as chair of the scale committee for 155 000 workers to renew the wage contract due August 31. A 21 member committee was named. John L Lewis will lead negotiations with mine owners, aided by district presidents. In Montgomery Alabama a fire at Dr Oscar Johnsons home injured three, with ten thousand dollar loss.
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Scranton
Pat Christ J. Golden
Haseen
Tri-District
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Montgomery
Ala
Oscar Johnson
Piketoa
Doctor Johnson
Oren
H. H. Johnson
Summer Excursion Fares May 16 1925 Central of Georgia
The Central of Georgia Railway announces summer excursion fares for period May 16 to September 0 1925 to Lake Mountain Seashore and Mexico City with round trip reduced rates. 60 day circle tours to the East combine rail and water travel. Tybee Savannah Beach is highlighted as a premier seashore resort served by through trains to Savannah and onward to New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia and eastern resorts. Options include travel via Savannah by ship or all rail returning by same route or mixed routes. Agents available to plan trips and provide schedules and cost with emphasis on comfort sight seeing and recreation at minimum expense. For details consult Central of Georgia representatives The Right Way.
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Central of Georgia Railway
United States
Canada
Mexico City
Alao
Savannah
South Atlantic
Southeastern
Central of Georgia
Ocean Steamship Company of
Merchants & Miners Transportation Company
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Georgia
Musical Meals for Fish Abilitionn Lure Fishes to Surface
German scientist feeds blind fishes to music and whistles. after six days they surface on cue. Fishes learn the trick quickly and repeat reliably across an 80 day test as reported by London Tit-Bits.
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London
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel rheumatism and back pain. It promises cures with a small bottle, priced at $1.25, and invites testimonials by mail. Dr E W Hall is listed with a St Louis address and druggists stock the product.
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E. W. Hall
Olive St. St Louis
They Always Do Jnd Tunkins Suspect Menu Critique
Jnd Tunkins says he always suspected that after the first few meals the prodigal son regained nerve and began to criticize the menu in a Washington Star item.
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Jnd Tunkins
Washington Star
Dreama Men Reflect On Dreaming As Awake Promises
Dreama Men speak of dreaming as a phenomenon of night and sleep. They should know better. All results achieved by us are self promoted and all self promises are made in dreams awake. Dreaming is the filler of labor, the wine that sustains us in act.
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Lew Wallace
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