Would-Be Cinderella Adopts Lawsuit As Missing Girl Case Unfolds
Mary Loulee Span Browning, once called a modern Cinderella, seeks an annulment of an adoption from Edward A. Browning after she vanished with a syndicate writer. Queens District Attorney Newcombe leads inquiry as Browning withholds payment and offers reward for her return. Authorities question the claimed engagement with a newspaper and a possible publicity ploy.
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New York
Mary Loulee Span Browning
Edward A. Browning
Browning
Queens
Newcombe
Iil
Doseph F. A. Luhan
Mary Louise
Robert H. Dunnet
Mary
Newconha
Mary Louisa
Marys
Coler
Nancombe
Great Lakes St Lawrence Waterway Engineers Progress on Plan
United States and Canadian engineers on the St Lawrence waterway project report steady progress. The engineers board, backed by funding from both nations, prepares a full report by April to guide treaty negotiations and channel advocates expect action next session amid opposition from New York and Hudson interests. The Great Lakes St Lawrence Tidewater association notes twenty states have joined the movement, with West Virginia recently adding its support.
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Washington
United States
Engineers’ Board
St Lawrence Waterway
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Honrresss
St. J Lawrencs Channel
New York
Congress
St. Lawrence
Hudson
Creat Lakes
Tidewater
West Virginia
Trovertinr Gore
Tornado Strikes Imperial Valley Town Rockwood Calif
A tornado in Rock Wood California caused 125000 to 175000 in damage and injured five residents. Two of about twenty town buildings left their bases as floodwaters and washed streets. witnesses credit irrigation ditches for saving many lives. The two funnel clouds merged near Rockwood, sparing nearby Brawley and other Imperial Valley towns.
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Rock Wood
Calif
Imperial Valley
Rockwood
Brawley
Man Commits Robberies to Obtain Castle
Arenun of ownleg avantte on the Khloe caused Prederick Rosenberg of Brooklyn to commit 35 robberies and burglaries to obtain money for kin estate. Rosenberg confessed, police said, after authorities found jewelry valued at $10,000 and four railio nein and clothing worth about $5,000 in a room.
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New York
Rui
Atenate
Queens Village
Jealousy Fueled Ride to End in Accident
Huntington police hold 27 year old Oorwe Goodman after a jealousy driven crash that damaged a motorcycle and injured his wife Tusa and a bystander. Goodman fled but was apprehended near the scene. Mrs Goodman remains seriously injured while the other victim is less badly hurt.
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Huntington, Angusti
Oorwe Goodman
Tiber
Offeers
Tusa
Cube
Walter Kexgel
Goodmin
Auborntoly
Goodman
Reorganization Plan Aims to Restructure Vitemia Chemical
In New York on August 18 a plan for reorganizing Vitemia Chemical proposes creating a new company with about 16.5 million in net assets, wiping out funded debt and avoiding any dilution of stockholders, led by Blair and Company. Premier of Portugal Doménio Pereira injured in a car collision with an electric streetcar in Lisbon on August 10. he was taken home and remains conscious with injuries deemed not dangerous.
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New York
Aus
Vitemia, Chemical Company
Esprint
Blair
Compan
Lisbon
Portugal
Doménio Pereira
Volusten
Ian
Bank Failure Sparks Blame in Pennsylvania
August report from Harrisburg shows J N Jarvis accusing State banking department and former Carnegie Trust Co president John A Bell of responsibility for the failure. A bankruptcy receiver may be appointed tomorrow by Judge Robert M Gibson as creditors seek action.
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Pittsbursh
People of Pennsylvania
State Banking Department
Mynally
John A. Bell
Foremer
Cluxed Carneple ‘Trust Company
Jwink
J. N. Jarvis
Bell
George W. Woodraft
Harrisbure
Mr. Jarvis
Duevix
Ankiruptcy
Robert M Gibson
United
States District Court
Jervin Anid
Dry Men Seize Houseboat After Finding Rum Aboard
In Long Island Sound canal cutter seized the houseboat Stroller after finding twenty three bottles of alleged liquor aboard. Albert Fink and H. Goddard, Chicago attorney and Long Island real estate operator, were arrested for violation of prohibition laws. Goddard posted a $4000 fine and a $6000 bond was forfeited to regain control of the vessel.
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New York
Canal Pine
Long Island Sound
Albert Fink
Chicago
H. Goddard
Creat
New
Long Island
Barnes
Customs House
Listates Realty Company
Goddard
Hiysebont
Uref
Ensueor
Mate
Staten Island
Qovernava Taland
Jacoba
Uhh
Coast Guard
Popebee
Ugucir
Three Slates in New York Mayoral Primary Split
New York faces a hectic fusion slate scene as Frank D. Waterman leads a Republican fusion ticket against Hylan forces in the mayoral primaries. The lineup features notable figures such as Edward Edwards, and selections include former Governor Charlie Waltman for district attorney amid party maneuvering.
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New York
Republic van Fusion
Abiver Mytyn
Comaitine
Diecuresque
Cole
Whitness
Atean Tenn
Tammany
Fur Maser
Iamea I Walter
Deneral Kares Wy
Wenn of Aldermen
Gily Court
Jose
Mokes
Fiylah
Mormayen
Tot Po Ftylan
Wiltie
Big BU
Edwardey
Wilbun
A. Cokeley
Finegan
Brooklyn
John Ht. McGogey
Edwards N
Hylan
Antpicoller
Edwards
Sevesyuo
Wilsai
Joval Polljicx
Vinecelon
Hie
Jiman
Walker
Myer Hylan
Repubean
Charlie Waltman
ITN
Weather Hits Crop Yields Across Regions In Latest Forecast
The agriculture department reports widespread crop losses from drought and weather. Corn prospects fall 149 million bushels from last month while spring wheat drops 14 hundred thousand bushels. Winter wheat increases slightly though total wheat remains below prior forecast.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Anade
Wes
Canine Casts Fail to Tell in J Walker Dog
A garbled report describes dogs faced with oncoming automobiles. Charleston officials, led by J H Galn, discuss stray dogs at the city pound and the risks posed by moving cars to high bred pets and mixed breeds alike.
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J. Walker
Ostreeta
Harterton
Geta
Lex
J. HH. Galn
Charleston
Eity Pound
Coolidge Faces Budget Cuts and Postage Reform
President Coolidge studies next year’s budget with a proposed $20 million decline in appropriations and shifts in defense fields. Aviation funding may remain intact despite overall military cuts as a treasury surplus grows. House and Senate postal rate hearings consider reductions despite higher President demands.
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Swampscol
Coolidge
Citizens Vote Today on Bridge Levy in Charleston
Voters in Charleston face a decision on funding a new Elis River bridge at Spring Street. The mayor backs bonds spreading costs over years, while opponents push a two-year levy to raise 146000. City leaders say bonds require voter approval and offer immediate availability with longer-term tax relief.
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Charleston
Elis River
Spring Street
Cay
W. W. Wertz
Han
Ne Hag
Werte
Vity Council
Forest Fires Rage Across the West in August Plague
Reports from Washington and western states describe widespread forest fires fueled by drought and wind. Officials note rising fire intensity near Montrose and Keeokuk areas with evacuations and firefighting efforts expanding across multiple counties and provincial regions.
Challenge to Road Commission over Bus Regulation Sparks Case
Gardner of Shaw Muli files complaint with the Public Service Commission charging the Road Commission with inadequate service and excessive fares for Midland Trail Transit between Abarestoh and Gauley Bridge. The case questions regulatory authority and hearings, with appeal possible to the state supreme court. Local interest centers on motor bus operations statewide.
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Agtate
Mintor Businen
Thy
Yaar Terddy
Public Service Commission
J. Nh Gardner
Shaw Mul
Dhrouge
B. T. Clayton
Agelnat
Midland Trail Transit Company
Una Line
Abarestoh
Gauley Bridge
Givn
State Road
Nither Wey
State Supreme Court
Fuad Commission
Wee Ap
Jersias
Mae Commission
Clilay
Papent Service Commission
Gardner Sete
Midland Trail
Road Commission
Scott Case in Court Again
Alpena Mich August 10 More rocks on which the matrimonial verque of The Frank D Scott's floundered in 1922 will be charted in circuit court tomorrow when judge Frank F Emerick calls for resumption of the contested divorce action of the congressman from the eleventh Michigan district. The case involves charges of extravagance and unbecoming conduct denied by Mrs Scott and countered with allegations of gambling losses and liquor parties. Depositions obtained in Washington are expected to comprise most evidence.
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Alpena
Mich
Frank D. Scott
Cireule
Frank F. Emerick
Michigan
Army
Navy
Washington
Scott
Mra. Scott
Bir
United States
Panama
Emerick
Gnostly
Fa Ha
Inquest Set Over Death Of Chemist Schwacts
An inquest will be held Thursday morning into the death of Charles Henry Schwacts, alleged chemist and murder suspect. Police found him in his hiding place after an early Sunday attack in his apartment.
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Oakland
Charles Henry Schwacts
Activity of Reds Fears Rise in Nation Report
A Legion report warns of increasing communist activity across the country. It cites the Americanism Commission and vet groups noting alleged propaganda in schools and political maneuvering.
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Legion
Liberal Losers to Conservatives in Regional Races
Turbulent election results unfold across multiple regions. In New Mexico Joven St. Naw Branawlele’s Liberal government falls to conservatives led by Hon. J. Wm. Max. From Indiana to Berlin unrest and subcommittee actions shape immigration debates and tariff battles amid party shifts and public discontent.
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Joven
H. Aum
Hk- Mal
Naw Branawlele
Dydy
Wwlent
J. WM. Max
Buaver
Yenluva Dafaet
Riffian War Lord Presses for Independence Basis in Talks
Paris reports that the Riffian war lord demands independence for the Rif region as the foundation of peace negotiations with France and Spain. General Primo de Rivera in Madrid sent a telegram stating a self styled envoy claimed to be authorized by Abd el Krim demands recognition of Rif independence before talks can begin.
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Paris
Morocco
Primo de Rivers
Miblitary Directorate
Spain
Fates Leve
Ahd-Eb-Krim
Primo de Rivera
Peete
Snake serum project for U S use in venom research
New York Aug 18 Curator Ditmars of the New York Zoological Garden announces plans to obtain Brazilian rattlesnake venom to produce serum for U S use. He notes thousands request serum but current testing limits hinder supply and a Brazilian laboratory will supply venom for development.
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Itaymerd L. Bite Wines
New York Avelogical Garden
Park, T
Gulag
Duiles
Ditmars
Rannot
Wrasilips Laboratories
Manufar
Waake Perwat
Venga
South
Amizi Rattler
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Cinderella
Croesus
Spas
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Waterway
Tidewater Association
California
Twister
Imperial Valley Village
Pennsylvania
Banking Department
Carnegie
Harrisburg
Orens Action Fa
Chumagle ‘Trust Company
Attorney General's Department
Great Neck
L. 1
Republican Fusion
Walker-Hylan
Frank D. Waterman
Gotham
Lord
Sengat
Elies
Alout
Aviaian Wan
Sea genceTon
Congressional Post Office
Moses
Emblican
New Hampshire
Canress
Carder
Postul
Moullan
Tenneaxen
Comiittes
Spring Street Lpan
Wertz
Steck
Iowa
Green
Steubenville
Stecbenville
American Federation of Labour
William Cheen
Daniel 2
Federation of Labor
Lee County
Montrose
Afth
Keokuk
Yhmes
Con-S
Lewtanta
Sembly
Lee
Linn
Cave Ay Minmbe
Wotinng
Wote
Ceidhc
Broule- Hartold Houston
Chariese Hartinn
United Bfline Workers i
Houstin
Cymrs
John Wilburn
Westun
Williamstown
Ken Whith
Murth
Iva
Moréer Island
Tara Waste
Nominaington
Seattle
Mies Lumber i Fterndon Seselun
Huntington
Stats Federation of Japor
Thia
Lilley
Montanty
Stockdale
Vangcouvisr
F.C
Vancouver Island
Gourtenay
Authority of Road Commission
Snow Hill Man
Lisa
Gardner
Commission
Birdland
Frai
People Service Commission
Tome
Supreme Court of Ape Peals
Gore
Houston
State Federation of Labor
Logan
Indianadoles
Ind
Americaniam Commission of the American Legion II
Frants Lieh
Aberdeen
John E. Fasny
Wilmington
Del
John Bullington
Belleville
Mis
Rport
Meeiing
Omaha
Berlin
Oausing
Reichstag
Rede
Relaya
Kanoua
B'Huccersoy
Vine
Gruoz
Oye
Saya
Brazil
U. S
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