American Shipping Men Face Rate War in Egyptian Cotton Trade
Washington and London clash over cargo rights as U S shipping operators undercut British rivals for Egyptian cotton by five shillings per cubic ton. The rate war spreads to the Mediterranean with French vessels, while the Shipping Board pauses further moves awaiting foreign reactions to U S backing of its merchants.
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Qashington
London
Pablest
United Tes
Mediterranean
Rean
Shipping Board
United Es
State Banks Grow Capital in July Landmarks Across Ohio
Six Ohio banks boosted capital in July per E H Scott state superintendent of banks. Security Savings Co Mansfield increased to 150000. Minerva Savings Co Minerva rose to 25000. Conneaut Mutual Loan Assoc Conneaut up to 125000. Reeves Banking Co Dover up to 200000. Canal Winchester Bank Winchester up from 10000. Niles Trust Co Niles held at 125000.
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Ilumbus
E. H. Scott
State Intendent of Banks
Aks
Security Savings & Co
Mansfield
Minerva Savings & Co
Minerva
Conneaut Mutual Loan
Us& Co
Conneaut
Ngstown Plants Boost Production This Week
Ngstown area industry reports visible gains with steel plants at Youngs and Warren scaling output by twenty percent as the Republic Rubber Company trims labor to half its usual level. Beiberling of Akron is rumored to lead Republic, while United States Steel and other mills adjust pay and hours.
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Ungstown
Peight Steel
Youngs
Warren
Republic Rubber Company
Ersistent Report
Beiberling
Good Company
Akron
Republic Company
Richard Garlick
United States Steel Cor
Fragmented Weather and Events Notice for Ohio
Fragmentary OCR shows an Ohio weather blurb with fair tonight and Friday partly cloudy and mentions temperatures. Additional readable items reference Garden Confectionery and a Maton event with a garden party and an orchestra, plus an opening Friday.
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Ohio
Maton
Lanvina
Mm Ady
Belgium Remembers Seven Year War Start With Bells
On Aug 4 Belgium marks seven years since Germany invaded in 1914. A public holiday is observed nationwide and church bells toll all day to honor the moment Germany tore up a scrap of paper and struck at France.
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Brussels
Germany
Belgium
France
Britain plans ten ships to retain mastery of sea
Washington reports Britain will press ahead with four new dreadnoughts to keep the largest navy, shaping strategy for the Washington disarmament talks. The British admiralty argues no scrapping of existing first class ships and suggests no new construction restrictions yet. Britain seeks proportionate reductions while maintaining naval supremacy through November conference.
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Washington
Great Britain
Admiralty
House of Commons
England
America
Japan
U. S
United States
Ford rail line eyes Ohio towns for new terminus shift
Henry Ford driven PD T and I railroad surveys multiple Ohio river towns including Portsmouth for a possible new terminal, with Ironton still open to options. Freight cuts loom while river barge links to Muscle Shoals could connect Detroit to the south, boosting traffic and a future boom.
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Detroit
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad
Henry Ford
Ohio River
Trenton
Portsmouth
Ohio
Fords
Ironton
PD. T. & I. Railroad
Ford
Ford Motor Company
New York
Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals District
South
State cuts hours as viaduct delays spark wage conflict
In Akron on Aug 4 North Hill residents cite contractor delays on a two year viaduct project. Officials say workers ran ten hours daily. an inspector orders 8 hour compliance with a $500 penalty risk. Contractors cut hours and wages, slowing work further as labor responds.
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Akron
North Hill
Butter and Eggs Rise on Thursday Morning
Butter prices moved up by one cent as eggs also rose by a cent marking a returning upward trend. The butter increment continues the weeks long pattern while the egg rise ends a period without change.
Judge Landis bars acquitted White Sox from baseball
Officials nationwide praise Judge Landis for barring the acquitted White Sox players. Statements from Thom as J. Hickey of the American Association, John Conway Toole of the International League, M. H. Sexton of the National Association, Wm. He-Carthy of the Pacific Coast League, E. W. Dickerson of the Central League, and John P. Martin of the Southern Association voiced support for the ruling and its impact on the sport.
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Landis
Supreme Baseball Commissioner
Black Sox
United Press
Chicago
White Sox
Thomas J. Hickey
American Association
New York
John Conway Toole
International League
Rock Island, II
M. H. Sexton
The
National Association
San Francisco
Wm. He-Carthy
Pacific Coast League
Grand Rapids
Mich
E.W. Dickerson
Central League
Memphis
Tenn
John PD. Martin
Southern Association
Mellon 10 Argue For Tax Changes
Secretary Mellon faced questions from the House Ways and Means Committee over proposed tax changes in the revenue bill. Opponents argue the plan shifts the load to the poor, with agricultural lawmakers doubtful about repealing the excess profits tax and lower surcharges on top income brackets. The committee aims to reduce the bill’s total raised from 4.6 billion to about 8.5 billion, dropping the new postage and other taxes Mellon seeks.
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Washington
Mellon
House
Ways and Means Committee
Toddle Top deemed gambling device by court ruling
Judge Bow man states spinning a toddle top for money is gambling, like dice or ecards. T W Schmitt and G W Walker were arrested while spinning a toddle top at Marketavy and Second Street SW and fined one dollar plus costs, suspended on condition.
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J. A. Bowman
T. W. Schmitt
G. W. Walker
Schmitt
Walker
James Herdlicka
Marketavy
Second-st
Kerensky Predicts Russian Revolution in Russia
Alexander F. Kerensky former Russian premier predicted a new revolution would overthrow the Soviet government He spoke in Paris after meeting with Premier Briand and urged his return to lead the democratic party which has opposed the Reds and spread propaganda He also said a counter revolution may soon occur in Russia.
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Paris
Russia
Alexander F. Kerensky
Kerensky
Briand
Democratic Party
Canton firm Williams Abt McAllister Co incorporates
Secretary of State Harvey C. Smith grants a charter to the Canton based Williams Abt McAllister Co with 50 000 capitalization. Incorporators include Hubert C Williams and Edwin I Abt. The firm plans to handle investments and securities. A Wm McKinley Lodge communication is set for Friday August 6 at 6 30 p m with J B Allardice and Hinegartner in attendance.
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Columbus
Harvey C. Smith
Williams-Abt-McAllister Co
Canton
Hubert C. Willams
Edwin I. Abt
Wm. McKinley Lodge
J. B. Allardice
W. M. H. H. Hinegartner
See
Canton Travel and Store Ad Highlights
Excursion to Cleveland and return via N. O. T. L. Co. is $1.55 round trip leaving Canton any time Saturday with return Sunday. The Canton Home Co. promotes Viko aluminum ware specials in the front window with 15 to 25 percent reductions.
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Cleveland
Canton
Ady
Viko
Big Fight Pends on Banking Bill in Senate Action
As final action nears in the senate on the amended administration bill to finance export of American agricultural products a bitter debate looms over farmer benefits The McNary substitute faces amendments from agricultural bloc members aimed at shaping operations of the war finance corporation and extending direct farmer access to loans rather than via local banks or exporters
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Washington
Senate
Senate Agricultural Bloc
Norris
Kelloy
McNary
Senate Agricultural Committee
War Finance Corporation
United States
Europe
Corporation
Three Killed In Kentucky Feuds
In Hyden Leslieco Alfonso Morgan was shot and killed by Sam Caldwell. A Morgan brother killed Caldwell’s father the local magistrate QR Caldwell. In Inez Harrison Moore killed Henry Blackburn in a duel over marital desertion. Federal revenue officer Cc. H. Redman was shot and wounded on his Pineville porch. Four arrests made.
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Midplesboro
Hyden
Lestieco
Alfonso Morgan
Sam Caldwell
Morgan
Caldwell
Inez
Harrison Moore
Henry Blackburn
Blackburn
Moore
Cc. H. Redman
Federal Revenue
Pineville
State Cuts Pay of Highway Workers
Columbus August 4. State Highway Director Herrick seeks to cut pay of state highway property workers to 35 cents from 56 cents an hour and dismiss James Stafford of Sidney, operator of an elevator in the state house annex. Herrick says only one elevator is needed.
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Columbus
Herrick
James Stafford
Sidney
State House Annex
Summerlin Confers With Gen Obregon
George T. Summerlin the American charge d affaires conferred with President Obregon in Mexico City. He planned to leave soon for Washington to report on the Mexican situation.
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Mexico City
George T. Summerlin
Obregon
Attention Over Seas Men Attend VFW Meeting on Picnic
Members of Floyd Hughes Post No. 693 are urged to attend the Thursday meeting to decide on attendance for the Sunday picnic dated August 7 and to act on other important business, per Commander Wilson Murphy.
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Floyd Hughes
Wilson Murphy
Ady
Des Moines Bans Trolleys and Shifts to Buses Crisis in Transit
Des Moines ends trolley service as electric traction is halted by order of Judge Wade after foreclosure action. Receivers suspend operations amid disputes with bus owners demanding a five year exclusive franchise. 1000 workers lose jobs as buses cover all routes.
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Martin Wade
F. C. Chambers
Homer A. Miller
Seervice
A. W. Harris Co
Chicago
City Counel
Russes
Des Moines
Prisons to Replace London Prison Farm Buildings
Columbus August 4 Buildings at the London prison farm that were leveled last week will be replaced without delay. Dr H B Macayeal state director of public welfare said the new structures will cost about 75000 with most funded by the state emergency board. Work to start within ten days and arrangements are being made for funds at the board's next meeting.
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Columbus
London
Macaveal
State Emergency Board
Macayeal
Moroccan rebel Raisall seeks Caliph title for pacification offer
Aug 4 in Madrid authoritative circles report Raisall the Moorish rebel leader offered to pacify the zone affected by the uprising if he is named Caliph and Sultan of the district. The claim comes from unnamed officials.
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Madrid
Caruso Death Triggers Rush for His Phonograph Records
Washington dealers report a flood of orders for Enrico Caruso records after news of his death. A leading shop said it had several orders for every Caruso record in stock as fans seek his voice.
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Washington
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Famous tenor Caruso dies in Naples funeral plans unfold
Aug 4 Naples reports the death of tenor Enrico Caruso. State and city authorities prepare a grand church ceremony at Fracesca De Paola with King Victor Emmanuel attending. Widow manages affairs, plans for estate, and return to America to settle Caruso's art collection.
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Naples
Fnrico Caruso
Theatare
Caruso
Victor Fmanuel
Prancesca de Paola
Royal Chapel
Gianturco
Munte
San Carlo Theater
Ollen
Italy
Here
Gloria
America
Porzie
Wedding license fuses two Plain-Views residents
J Kreighbaum a Plain Township widower and Mrs Nettie J McDowell widow of H G McDowell obtained a marriage license Wednesday afternoon amid a backstory tied to the 19th amendment and jury service requirements. Minister James Steele to perform ceremony with additional notices of local events and ads.
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J. ©. Kreighbaurm
Nettie J. McDowell
H. G. McDowell
James Steele
Hartville
Weekend Rail Offer From Canton
And return via N. C. T. and L. Co with a $1.65 round trip leaving Canton any time Saturday and returning Sunday.
Defies County Today on CM Road By Traction Company
Stark county commissioners declare Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co. franchise void and order cars halted. Prosecuting attorney to enforce the order if the company refuses. Blinn notified by mail. company’s Akron head to be briefed in New York. Commissioners Booth and Jackman push for immediate action. Firestone absent. If terms met including 25 dollars and double tracking, ouster may reverse.
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A. C. Blinn
Akron
New York
Stark Co
Booth
Jackman
Firestone
Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co
Stark County
Ohio
Big Candy Combines Cut Prices In 1930s Move
The first of the large candy firms nationwide cut prices by 33 1 3 percent at all chain stores as normalcy returns. The company says the reduction is due to sound business reasons, not competition, and other candy interests are expected to follow. Sugar prices had fallen for over a year. A leading New York manufacturer noted profits of about 800 percent.
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New York
United States
Robber Trust Supposed Member Sought in Chicago
Chicago August 4. Melville Reeves an alleged member of the robber trust headed by John W Worthington was sought by police. Reeves has been indicted with Worthington and others after stolen securities were found in their possession. Authorities link the group to the 3 960 000 Sinclair Oil Co bond robbery the Chicago Dearborn station mail robbery and the Council Bluffs Iowa postal theft with Worthington jailed.
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Chicago
Melville Reeves
Robber Trust
John W. Worthington
Reeves
Worthington
Tontal
Sinclair
Chicago Dearborn Station
Courell Bluffs
Iowa
Thayer Band Concert Friday Evening in McKinley Park
The Thayer Military band presents the third summer concert Friday at 7 p.m. in McKinley Park near McKinley Avenue and Sixth Street. BW. W. F. Strassner directs and will announce the program later. Vacation Bible School starts August 9 a.m. at Church of the Brethren Arndgary NW. All local children invited. Adv. Percursion to Cleveland time Saturday, Return Sunday.
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Thayer Military Band
P. m
McKinley Park
McKinley-ay
BW. W
Strassner
Besina
Church of the Brethren
Arndgary
Cantonhine Co. Aluminum Ware Specials Listed
Ads note 15 to 26 percent reductions on aluminum ware. Optical shop repairs and lens replacement offered. Also a travel notice for a excursion to an Orphan's home in Tiffin Ohio with round trip fare 3.24 and children 5 to 12 1.02 on August 14. Invite friends.
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A.M
Orphan's Home
Tiffin
Advy
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