United States Highways Plan Outlined for Tourists
The joint board on interstate highways adopted a plan for about 50,000 miles of roads to be designated as United States highways with uniform markers. Routes will span from Canada to the Gulf and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with state-by-state designations submitted for approval. Signs will show route numbers and warn of curves and railroad crossings while no new construction is funded.
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U. S
Canada
Gulf
Washington
United States
Gulf Coast
Atlantic
Boatrd
Virginia
Charleston
Uniontown
Suromersville
Sutton
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Parkersburg
Ripley
Calleltsburg
Huntington
Pulaski
Fayette
Beckley
Princeton
Covington
Lewisburg
West Union
Ohield
Marter
Lnet
Plate
Atretches
Bethlehem Steel to Cut Expenses and Resignations Reported
New York says Bethlehem Steel Corp will cut costs by resignations of three senior officials to avoid wage cuts for 10,009 workers. Archibald Johnston, H. Snyder, and Tobias reportedly resign amid industry financial troubles. Rumors of internal dissension denied.
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New York
BethLehem Stel Corporation
Archibald Johnston
Charien Schwab
Bethlehem
Snyder
Nec
Tobias
Wever
Uch
Tokens Steel Company
Wi In
Nat Wis
Philadelphia
Owever
Lukens Company
P & Miner
One Time Promoter Convicted Slayer Faces Death
In Kansas City May Ang details, James Frown a former football player tied to COBAtrECivin Workers faces death after an alleged plan. Guards testify the convict is sane as alienists declare mental faculties intact while jurors must decide his fate. He earns about 2 dollars an hour during confinement as the case unfolds with life or death hanging on verdict.
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Kansas City
James Frown
Tndjom
Will Argue Oil Case On Sept 23
Wilmington Aug 5 The Plymouth Oil company case returns to court as Chancellor Josiah Wolcott schedules further arguments for September 23. Plaintiffs seek an injunction and a receiver, but the judge denies both and requires an additional bond. The case concerns stock purchasers and alleged misrepresentation, with stock trading at high prices and local interest from stockholders including Walter S. Hallanan and others.
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Wilmington
Del
Josiah Gu, Wolcott
Plymouth OU
Plymouth Oil Company
Charleston
Birmouth Gil Company
Reswan
Texas
Walter 8. Hallanan
Henry D. Davenport
Dawley
W. BE. Wrischt
Fire collapse in Kansas City buildings kills five
A three story brick rooming house remodel in Kansas City Maine collapsed late yesterday. Firemen recovered two bodies and nearly a dozen people were injured. Weak walls and supports from remodeling into a cabaret are blamed for the upper floors caving in.
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Kansas City
Arguments Heard Today In Scott Insanity Case
In a Chicago county hearing seven boards and the death watch debated the mental state of a death row inmate named Scott. Four alienists testified that, based on observations, he is sane, while others offered technical analysis. If found sane, execution proceeds. if insane, commitment to a state institution follows. The court may issue a stay or proceed to verdict today.
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Chicago
Rueselh Reotts
Death Watch
Adieniste
Drs Wy Oo
Trohn
Bex Cornse
Scott
Joseph Ms. Bayid
Pallows
Pantimen
Dilier
Berause
John
Volitaire
Walei
Train Hits Auto Killing One Near Glenns Run
One man is killed and others injured when a car was struck by a moving train at Glenns Run near Martins Parry. The driver and passengers were trapped in the wreckage for over an hour before rescue. The deceased is Kehlman Taschen, a miner from Wa.
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Martins Parry
Ane
Glenns Run
H Kehlman
Taschen
Owhlah Tascher
Calvin Coolidge Keeps White House Secluded
In Swampscott Massachusetts President Coolidge extends his White House stay in seclusion. He limits callers as he rests and reads, plans limited public appearances, and considers the coal strike, with a possible return to Washington before September 4 if actions are deemed necessary.
Quiet Prevails on Rif front in French theater
Reports from Paris describe subdued action along the Rif front with focus on the Spanish line. French air patrols claim success near Mount Amorga and Mount Saraar while allied forces reinforce to deter rebels. American aviators join French efforts in Morocco with volunteers departing Paris station for the Mediterranean crossing.
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Paris
Troy
Marnace
Asolen Range
Tebela
Arbacua
Saraar
Amorgua
Propa-Gand
Martino Slain Suspect Won't Face Death at Penitentiary
Martin Martino the Clarkshurg killer avoided execution after Governor Gore commuted his sentence from hanging to life imprisonment. Martino, deemed mentally unfit, was scheduled to die May 22, 1925, for the Pittsburgh restaurant murder of a woman connected to a common law wife. The governor ordered a detailed mental evaluation, which concluded Martino functioned at a childlike level, delaying or canceling the death sentence.
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Clarksburg
Halian
Martin Martina
Clarkshure
Meundaville
Martin Martino
Gore
Glarksburg
Martino
SD. Smith
Penitentiars
Gefe
Tyreperta
Martine
Pittsburgh
Wwe
Reece
Pnis Nin
Clarkaburg
Europe
Matting
Wong
Bulleta
Harrivon County
Mystery Body Identity Still Clouded By Investigations
A dead man’s identity remains uncertain as police and insurers pursue leads in the Pacific coast incident. Mrs Charles Henry Schwarze claims the deceased is her husband, a company official and former French arancel inventor. Forensic statements and insurance actions continue as authorities search for the body and assess fraud risks tied to cremation plans.
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Martin Tal
Mrage
Fompany
Ubemiet
Ptites
Emet Insurances
FS. Bell
Schwarze Sand
Totter
Schwartz
Mure Dorpd
Viewranes Kayorta
Schwarthe
Mundey Morriinge Fey
Colfernia
Bell creditors find new asset
In an amended complaint the Bell president of the closed Carnegie Trust is named a creditor of Harmon Creek Coal. The amendment seeks disclosure of funds used to buy oil stock and the engagement of freight homes through which Harmon Creek stock was disposed of, to aid operators. Royal entities linked to New York City are noted in the case.
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John A. Tell
Bell
Carnegie Trust Company
Harmon Creek Coal Company
Bell, Jiarry
Sinetute
New York City
Harmon Creek Company
Prince Halts at Napoleon's Isle On Illustrous Visit
The Prince of Wales traveled from South Africa to Napoleon's exile island with Governor Peel. He visited Henry Ward's tomb, received a scrap of wallpaper from Napoleon's room, and planted an olive tree at the site marking the Langwood mansion. Meanwhile Kiowa town, Idaho, flooded by the Stone Creek rise, saw nearly all of its buildings damaged as water reached four feet.
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Associated Press
ST. Chelena
Prince of Wales
South Africa
Huey Aires
Hera
Napoleon
Peel
Pelnve
Hean
Napaleon
Langwood
Hywelt
Kiowa
Lalo
Kliwa
Death mystery deepens in Mattoon case
In Mattoon Illinois authorities weighed murder over suicide as the death of Miss Sara Stadman aged 28 on a sister’s farm cistern prompt further inquiry. Coroner reports the body was nearly upright with head bent forward and chemical tests may reveal poison.
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Associated Press
Mattoon
Ill
Sara Stadman
Here
Thomas Seaman
Rosy Liles
Chinese Treaties Put In Operation
The Associated Press reports Washington August 1 marks the formal deposition of four year delayed Chinese treaty proposals at the state department. One treaty revises customs levies to boost Peking revenues while the other directs signatory governments toward a code of principles on China. Chinese minister Alfred Ses voices the doctrine guiding China as optimism rises in Washington for peace and tranquil development.
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Wasitington
Washington
China
Alferd Ses
American Fleet Sails After Australia Visit
In Melbourne on Aug F the United States fleet prepared to depart with all ranks regretful over the ending visit. Admiral Robert J. Coonts praised the naval friendship and the strong bond forged between Australia and the United States, while Prime Minister Bruce expressed gratitude for the mission's success and lasting ties.
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Melbourne
United States
Robert J. Coonts
Prins
Bruce
Grad Rcrtion
Australia
Authority to call out 158000 miners August 31
Atlantic City August 5 authority to call out 158000 anthracite miners if no agreement with the operator by midnight August 31 was vested in a sub committee after failed negotiations. The scale committee authorized maintenance men to prevent flooding or caving in during a shutdown. The main body adjourned with belief no peace overtures would occur. miners expect no early talks despite possible reopenings.
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Atlantic City
Avawy Stee
John L. Lewry
United Mine Work
Ere of America
Hellef
Atte
Cano Vies
Warloug Iendara
Niwis
Hoover
Philip Murray
Pendent
United States Bureau of Minen
Lert Hoover
Secretary
Hannawas
United Mine Workers
Morrgymapperance
Meident “Stowhss
Bituminom Coml Operatora
Union Officinia
Chimp Blocks Traffic On Gotham Street
A chimpanzee caused chaos on Fifth Avenue as it eluded a crowd of pedestrians and workers from a Fifth Avenue shop. Police pursued the animal, which sought refuge under a taxi stand before being captured and taken to the station for owner identification.
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Gotham Street
New York
Fifth Avenue
Wigertan Hoy
Om Trenc Poliveritan
Operators mum on anthracite wage talks in AC meeting
In Atlantic City, members of the anthracite operators sub committee remained silent after informal talks with Mine Workers representatives. Samuel Warriner, president of Lehigh Coal and Navigation, refused to disclose any operator plans should a mine suspension occur after the August 1 expiration. Some operators planned to issue a statement tonight or tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Anthracite Operators
Yeater
Atlantic City
Samuel D. Warriner
Lehigh Coal Aid Navigation Company
Wareiner
United Mine Workers
Warriner
Byrd Named Virginia Democratic Governor Candidate
Virginia returns show State Senator Harry Byrd of Winchester leading the Democratic gubernatorial race by a large margin over G. Walter Mapp. Supporters predicted a final tally near 45,900 with many mountain precincts still unreported. Byrd, at 88, would be among the state’s youngest governors, while others like John Purcell sought re election as state treasurer with close margins in late returns from about half of the 1648 precincts.
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Richmond
van Aug
Virginia
Harry Floyd Byrd
Winchester
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
G. Walter Mapp
Accomas
Aly
Thenamines
John AR. Sauntera
Saluda
Warn
Marvin
Smithey
Lawrenceville
John M. Purcel
Archer Williams
WytherUle
Capital watches for Klan session arrival at Washington
Washington August. Police prepare for large Ku Klux Klan demonstration next Saturday with all officers on duty and reserves at precincts. Railroads scheduled 43 special trains bringing up to 10500 visitors from points across Ohio Pennsylvania New Jersey and distant states to attend the event. In Martinsburg Brooke Connius, 70, of Erie, dies aboard a train returning from a Baltimore hospital.
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Associated Press
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Mae
Welis
Evans
Klin
Columbus
Ihlo
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Jacksonville
Pla
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Cleveland
Akron
Martinsburg
Brooke Coniulis
Eris
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