Vanderbilt Plans Big Commercial Air Base Near Atlanta
Vanderbilt and associates announce plans to buy 12 000 acres near Atlanta for what will be the third largest commercial air base in the United States The project aims to span about five years at a cost of several million dollars Facilities will handle dirigibles and airplanes with three one mile square fields to be built Atlanta to serve as a central hub for routes west to New Orleans and south through Florida The plan emphasizes freight mail and cargo service with no passenger flights initially and notes Vanderbilt's role with the National Air Transport Company leading engineering and financial figures behind the venture.
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Associated Preas
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Rasccliies
Vanderbilt
Research Council
National Air Transport Company
Hines
New Orleans
Florida
Cubs
Forecasts of a new social order by Debs in Indiana
Eugene V Debs addressed the Indiana State Federation of Labor in Terre Haute predicting a new cooperative social system. He said industries must be owned by the nation for salvation as industrial evolution pressures change, and the labor movement should lead a global transformation toward peace and avoiding war.
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Terre Haute
Aux. 21
Eugene Y. Debs
Indiana
Ate Federation of Labor
Mr. Debs
Unclear: Explorers Report Strange Lake Discovery
Explorers found a long-tailed pink creature and a mysterious ecosystem near a lake described as extending 44 kilometers underground. Details are fragmentary and key terms are garbled, hindering precise identification of species, location, and context.
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Wigana
No Rum Ships Plying Trade Along Old Row
New York Aug. 27. A tense alert from the Atlantic front warns that no rum ships ply the coast. Captain George C. Gare, new commander of the New York customs division, declared the blockade would not be relaxed.
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Old Row
Atlantic
Genre C. Garemlie
Hen York
Gupti
Simple Rites For Bancroft Ambassador Dies
The simple Presbyterian service for Eagara Bancroft, long-time ambassador to Japan, was held in Chicago with dignitaries including Dawes, Matsudakar, Wright, and Taft’s appointees present. The body rests at Fourth Presbyterian. burial planned in Galesburg after a state in Washington message from President Coolidge and the Japanese emperor expressing condolence.
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Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Eagara
Gancroft
Tokyo
Uy Ambasaador
Japan
Imy
Charles G. Dawes
Tsuneo
Bancroft
Countriea
Br. McClure
Aeumon
Mr. Bancroft
Canonbury
Fourth Presbyterian Church
San Praneigen
Gelesburg
Washington
Coolidge
Officials Held on Rum Charges in New Orleans
August 27 Walter Cohen a New Orleans customs comptroller sheriff J A Meraux and thirty others including Alonzo Patterson and Arthur Bactistella were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act The indictment alleges a single scheme to transport 4250 cases of liquor from Havana Cuba to New Orleans between June and August.
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W Orleans
Walter #. Cohen
New Orleans
J. A. Meraux
St. Bernard Parish
Alonzo Patterson
Arthur Bactistella
Goedfey
Cahep
Meraux
Havana
Cuba
Engineer Killed in Pennsylvania Wreck at Braeburn
PUTTSBORGH August 27 A Pennsylvania Railroad wreck near Braeburn killed engineer A C Miller of Old City and injured fireman J Ho Fiddler of Ol Chey. The derailed locomotive turned over as two day trains and passengers were shaken but continued to Buffalo despite the crash.
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Old City
Esployes Ofa
J. Ho Fiddler
Ol Chey
Two Aviators Die As Planes Collide Over Field
Chicago August 27 two United States Army flying planes collided at 600 feet over Maywood air field killing both aviators. One pilot survived by making a water landing while another died after parachute failure. Witnesses including hundreds of ex soldiers watched the dramatic crash and aftermath.
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Chicago
United States
Maywood
Peturnine Crum
Gani Gram
Pinnes
Nh le Hav
Nand
Ghaiute
Techoul
Talcott PL
Smith
William L. Heptig
Chicago Board of Tride
National Aeronauticm Association
Heptig
Douglas
Camp Grant
Jonner
Ryward Hiney Hospital
Six Arrested in Huntington Prohibition Raids
Huntington, Aug 21. Federal agents led by Abe Cohen arrested six dozen? No, six men in Huntington tonight as part of a statewide whisky suppression drive. Charges include sale of whiskey with bond ranging from 1900 to 12,000 dollars. Authorities say more than twenty prohibition officers will join Saturday rounds to pursue all bootleggers.
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Huntington
Uberty
Bend
Abe Cohen
Luelkent
Ehief
Perce
Tocat
Cohen
Melville Mall
Catlettsburg
Aris Adeped Laawe
Hainer Joynd
Boyd County
Sines Wine
Tle
Trail of Murdered Woman At Oakland
In Oakland California on August 27 police linked a physician Dr J Meyer a dentist Dr L L Loren Pease and an accountant Gordon Rowe to the death of Mrs. Boscir Loren whose dismembered remains were found in El Cerrito Contra Costa County. Investigations show the doctors knew the woman and provided advice and funds. The doctors were questioned and one went to San Francisco police headquarters where he identified a hotel clerk who said Loren had visited for three days as a guest at Vine hospitals. Items including infant apparel and men’s underwear were found near the site of the remains.
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Oakland
Cal
San Francisco
Boscir Loren
el Cerrito
Contra Costa County
J. 2. Meyer Io
L. L. Loran Pease
Gordon Rowe
San Franicisco
Mra Leren
Vine Hoples
Negotiations Between Window Workers and Manufacturers End Without Agreement
August 27 Pittsburgh report that talks between window glass workers and manufacturers over renewal of the wage scale expiring in a few days adjourned without reaching an agreement. Details remaining undisclosed as negotiations continue.
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Qluass
Violet Yangeman Promotes Cuban Dance Rivalry
Violet Yangeman of New York advocates for the Cuban Dunomy to challenge the Charleston as the dominant popular tall dance. The piece notes society figures backing a new, lively dance style and points to potential public reception.
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Violet Yangeman
New York
Dentist Takes Life in Cell in Los Angeles
In a chilling turn, Dr. Thomas W. Young, a Beverly Glen dentist, killed himself in his jail cell as a sensational murder trial against his wife Grace Grogan Young loomed. Prosecutors had sought a dramatic reenactment of the crime with Young as a witness before his suicide ended the case. The couple’s tumult tied to the estate of Patrick Grogan and a disputed murder verdict.
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Los Angele
Thomas W. Young
Careold
Grace Grogan
Patrick Grogan
Olive King
Young
Santruary
Nui
Patrick Crogan
Blepson
Menriat
Pam
Mather
Younge
Notre Inter
Grace Grogan Yuutur
Oliva King
Paria
Youn
Curiel
Inns
High Power Radio Test Results Reported
Washington AWE officials announced tests by General Electric using 100,000 watts at Schenectady to assess broadcasting range and interference. Secretary Hoover said no significant interference occurred with nearby stations and noted a measurable increase in signal reach, while cautions about further confirmation weeks remain pending.
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Washington
Cioneral Electric Company
Hoover
Rtn- Arms
Toxtc
Conelueluan
Pennsylvania mine owners protest rail rate changes
Pennsylvania and Maryland coal producers testified in Altoona that current interstate rates for joint rail gates from West Virginia to New England and Middle Atlantic states are unnecessary. They argued the region’s mines can meet shortages with existing supplies and warned that moving Virginia coal would worsen transport jams and fuel shortages, affecting Central Pennsylvania markets.
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West Virginia
New England
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Bitywitnaws
Rovernmiant
Interstate
Ommer Commission
Middle Amante
Charles O'Neil
Wade
Maryland
Abinpere
OMG
New
Pen Vania
Poilus Gain Ground Against Riff Tribes Amid Heat Wave
In Branca territory French troops push beyond a Diebel target as Riffans retreat after fierce resistance. Forced marches under a blistering 113 degree heat drive Masila soldiers from their base at 10,000 feet climbing steep slopes and ridges.
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Associated Press
Ale
Branca
Soit
Masila
Hundreds Flock to Coolidges Visit in Swampscott
President Coolidge greeted hundreds of callers in Swampscott and later proceeded to Lynn for the dedication of a pole at the nearby New England farm. A night vigil followed with promises of a harbor cruise to Plymouth. Police managed crowds as neighbors and local children from New Bedford and other towns offered honors in a display of early summer greeting.
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Aug
White
Coolidge
Lynn
New Oneland
Walter Ding
Muar- Rhehead
Hlymouth
Mass
Washington
New Bedford
Mads
Hildren
Enretica
Ledford Standard
Pratt
Southern Baseball Scandal Proves Itself a Dud
In the Commissioner Landis inquiry the Southern Association scandal over alleged player switches involving Nashville New Orleans and Cleveland clubs was found unfounded. No specific players were named and evidence showed no justification for the charges, concluding the case as a dud.
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Chinato
Pietgens
Konewaw Mountain Lagils
Nisdeilte
Teno
Pleyera Heh Radt
Fox
Nashville
Nashville Lanuar
Anthracite Miners Strike Called For September 1
Philadelphia dispatch reports John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, calling a suspension in the hard coal fields for September 1 after failed wage talks. The walkout would involve about 158,000 miners, with roughly 10,600 staying in mines for maintenance tasks and safety.
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John L. Lewis
Philadelphia
John L. Lewity
United Mine Workers of America
Xcate
Comnutes
Richwaldo Cappellini
Andrew Matt
Lewin
Amthracite Board of Conct
Greenbrier fair exhibitors show record stock quality
Livestock bred in the Greenbrier hills and Allegheny mountains draws crowds at the Greenbrier fair with top Shorthorns and dairy cattle from Methusale, Handley, and McClung herds winning ribbons. Harness racing previews and free admission Sunday aim to boost attendance beyond yesterday’s crowd near 20,000. The dairy winners include Mottslein group at Fairview Farms and M. Handley herd, judged by Warren Gifford from Morgantown.
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W. Va
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Alleghany Mountains
Op Vireinia
Auckland Hall Farms
Mokesville
Thi Glass
Wilson Brothers Farme
Lewisburg
TuckwiNor Farms
Lowaburg
H. B. Sterrett
Warn, Springs, Yr
Howell and Sons
Stuart Bratt
T. ‘Tomware
iState College
Mottstein Group
Fairview Farma
R. B. Furriers
C. W. Handley
J. M. Ganner
Staunton
BM. C. McClung
Rupert
W. Yaalen
Warren Gifford
Ant- Wal Hushamily
State University of Morgantown U
King Alberc Entourage Delayed by Greeting at North Station
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth arrived from northern Brest area to Mare nelen and India. A gathering of over 100 newspaper men greeted them at the station, leaving the king visibly confused. Detectives noted the surprise as the royal group boarded for their next destination.
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France
Bing
Marnelien
Settlement of Debt Provisional Terms Stir London
London authorities react to a provisional settlement on France's 623 million pound debt to Britain. France to pay in 62 yearly installments of 22.5 million pounds net while negotiations with the United States and other powers loom. Critics fear unequal burdens and a possible moratorium on French payments. Washington moves to hasten talks with Italy and France as debt talks shift to the Anglo French agreement.
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London
Great Britain
Wington Spencer Churchill
Jouseph Calllaux
Callaux
France
United States
Wnile
Phy M. Coiltaux
Tnen
Uni
Bank of Branne
Bank of England
Ratlied
Washington
Treasury
Lanka
Povry
Hold Three Lads For Girls Death
Three youths were held for court after an Omorata court hearing charged with assaulting Rosia Nabl erklwsld whose body was found Monday on a pier abutting an Allegheny river bridge. The youths named Sigmund Buceygnakl Chess ter Wravlowak and Charles Pero Towict faced charges as police pursue leads. Madison papers note nomination papers filed for Githmar, independent candidate for senator in the September 29 special election on a Coolidge Dawes platform marking first filing for the Unexpired La Follette term.
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Pittsburgit
Omorata Court
Rosia Nablerkuwsld
Madison
Wis
Githmar
Senator LaFollette
W.tt Bruce
Attiy Med Tadar
Ohio Justice Attacks Darrow Over Conduct in Scopes Case
Cleveland dispatch reports Chief Justice C. P. Murshid condemning Clarence Darrow for his conduct in the Dayton Tennessee Scopes trial. Murshid cites unethical practice and accuses Darrow of attempting to force admission of evidence on evolution. The Tennessee statute bars teaching evolution in public schools.
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Ity
Chey Associated Proga
Cleveland
Oia
Clarenee Darrow
Scopes
Dayton
Tenn
Todio
C. Pp. Murshid
Justinn
Ghie Supreme Goxute Ik BN
Nations
Orteininm
Aged Boxer Fights Death In Hospital
Pittsburg reports sixty year old former pugilist Jennen McCoy, who once battled Jake Sullivan, lies fighting for life in a local hospital. He suffered a wrenching assault by two robbers who ripped a diamond ring from his finger and fled. Police search for the suspects as McCoy remains in critical condition.
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Pittsburg
Jennen McCoy
Yesteryear
Jake
Sullivan
Imm Hospital
McCoy
Cartegie Steel Company
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Nishville Eink
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Landia
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Fair Land
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United Mine Workers’ of America
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Anthracite Opersters
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Maine
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Board of Conciliation
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