Florida land deal investigation nets federal probes
Federal officials pursue five officials and two salesmen tied to the Florida Land company amid warrants charging defrauding Jacob Factor, former barber and Florida Land president. Nathan Factor arrested. deputies occupy offices as inspectors evaluate unimproved land near Orlando. Alderman Stanley Adam Klewier questioned over committee trips and commissions claimed as owed.
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Chicago
Florida, Land Company
Smaum
Jacob Factor
Florida Sraud Venture
Nathan Factor
United States
Iand Company
Grange County
Florida
Orlando
Stanley Adam Klewier
Adamkiewier
Home Run King Suspended for Misconduct
Baseball star Babe Ruth, famed as the Home Run King and 1922 MVP, is suspended indefinitely by manager for misconduct off the field. The action follows an incident that led to Ruth packing for New York as Wiggin’s order to leave St Louis was enforced.
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Huggins
New York
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ST. Louis
Rian
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Rath
Musa
Bootleggers Turn Jail Into Hotel
Chicago August 29 report says a 26009 dollar jackpot aimed to transform Cook County Jail into a hostelry but authorities are investigating. Terrance Druggan and Frank Lake Chicago beer runner figure in the case. Druggan was released from jail before his contempt verdict expired. Sheriff Hoffman says an assistant jailor dismissed is under suspicion and Warden Westbrook may be reinstated if findings confirm guilt.
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Cook County
Wil
Federsl
Terrance Druggan
Frank Lake
Druggan
Wesley Westbrook
Peter AI. Hoffman
Hoffman
Westbrook
Vanderbilts mum on Freddys injury
Iposton Aug 29 Members of the Vanderbilt and Church families speak guardedly about the injuries that left Frederick C Church Jr hospitalised at Massachusetts General Hospital. Police say he was found by a policeman in Back Bay in a dazed state after being hit and taken to the hospital. The elder Mr Church said his son was struck by a car, while Mrs Mariel Church hurried to his side.
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Vanderbilt
Church
Frederick C. Church, Jr
Mariel Vanderbilt
Massachusetts General Hospital
Frank C. Church
Mariel Churen
William C. Stoddard Dies at 90 Former Lincoln Secretary
Madison Nova Scotia August 29 William C Stoddard longtime newspaper man and once private secretary to Abraham Lincoln died at his home at age ninety He had been in good health until recently and the death was attributed to his advanced age Stoddard was the first journalist to mention Lincoln for the press in 1859 and later served as secretary to his daughter for four years
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Madison
N.S
Wiliam C. Stoddard
Abraham Lincoln
Verdict Returned in Gang Death Mystery
Chicago Aug 29 The coroner's jury investigating the slayings of Schlig and Berman found no definite evidence of responsibility for the killings. Bodies were found with bullet wounds at an aviation field, while Pauline Livingston a Nashville stenographer knew of the victims and was questioned. Police believe the men were killed in an automobile and their bodies disposed of at the edge of the field.
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Coronie's
Harry Berman
Schile
Ganada
United States
Berman
Pauline Livingston
Nashvile
Tennessee
Behiig
Sheyide
Schlig
Dermapa
Shale Road Hazard Prompts Cautions Near Belle
Automobilists report hundreds of tire punctures and blowouts on a shale coated section of the Midland Trail near Belle east of Charleston. The dynamic road material, said to be from smelting plants, is described as sharp with cutting edges. A warning was issued by Underhill of the Charleston Automobile Club urging travelers to avoid the stretch until tar and roller work finishes early this week.
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Belle
Charleston
Bing Waahie
Underhill
Charleston Automobile Club
Il Automobiliats
First Tennessee Power Wheel Starts at Wilson Dam
A 30,000 horsepower turbine unit at Wilson Dam, part of a larger Tennessee River system, began operation during a test. The demo demonstrates interconnection of power sources across Tennessee, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Alabama with planned expansion to Arkansas and Louisiana. Output during test is sold to Alabama Power Company. dam completion is slated for next year.
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Cleorelu
Catolinas
Alabama
Arkansas
Migalesipell
Louisiana
Carolinag
Georgia
Wilson Dun Guiller
Ary Et Wineers
Alabama. Power Company
Lesure
Dru
Clendenin Detour Planned From Little Sandy Route
The Charleston Clendenin highway will close for detour work likely Wednesday. State road commission efforts redirect traffic from Charleston to Wikview and then via Little Sandy to Poca Fork and Ward road, a substitute for the damaged section. Road crews expect the detour to be completed within ten days.
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Charleston
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Poca Fork
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Ward Road
Niles
Leit Deniz
Eolen
Historic Chicago Market Place Passes to History
The South Water Street market ends its 122 year run as vehicles depart for a new double deck Walker Drive market area. Trading shifts dawn Monday to the new central market in Dickens, replacing the old market after centuries of brisk produce exchange.
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Young Coolidge Salutes Father at Camp Devens Visit
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge toured Camp Devens as son John Coolidge saluted his father with his unit. The ceremony included a camp review, valiantics display, and awards for trainees recognized for proficiency during the summer training period.
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Mays
Aue
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Army
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Barnum
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Camp
Devens
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Three Men Undergo Truth Serum Test in Ontario
In Sindkor Ontario a special committee of the International Association for Identification conducted a truth serum test on three men, Victor Myatycha John Strang and Jes Yor Mat. After administration several hours later they were questioned and their answers reportedly showed the serum's efficacy.
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Ont
Ernest Mouse
International Association For Identification
Withcolarad
Vietor Myatycha
John Strang
Paetealt
Jes Yor Mat
Tuburs
Olturin
House
Smiths campaign clash over power in Brooklyn politics
Aug 14 report covers Gov Smith and Senator Walker rallying in Slaven Isard against Mayor Hylan while Frank J. Waterman resigns as Republican fusion mayoral candidate. Waterman accuses Smith and Tammany of selfish power plays. Smith defends his past positions and questions Hylan’s fitness. Walker defends progressive reforms and consumer protections amid the intraparty fight.
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Iu Slaven Isard
Hylan
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Yo Swich
Dylan
Alin Board of Aldermen
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Merv Smith
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Tura
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Ted Wy
Tonieht
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Walter
Richmonk
Mylin
Walter Nanin
Tegivlavian
Brooklyn Democratic Elumpany
Joby M Mecouy
Princinal Packer
Brookhart Wins in Iowa Recount
The recount update shows Brookhart maintaining a lead in Iowa Senate race after corrections in Washington, Winnebago, and Worth counties reduced Steck’s totals. Final results hinge on remaining counties and Monday official counts, with Brookhart holding a margin of about 4,000 votes across completed precincts.
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Winnl
Laing Predicts Massive Coal Industry Shakeup Ahead
John Laing, head of the Kanawha Coal Operators association, told New England governors in Haxton that a coal shift to bituminous WV could spark the era’s greatest boom. He cited plans to supply 1 000 tons to Massachusetts and warned 10 000 railroad jobs may be lost as mines strike.
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West Virginia
Haxton
New England
Penns Yan
Charles P. Howard
Reading
Mase
West Viridnia
Bngland
John Hays Hammond
United States Coal Comission
Vineland
Gressman
Connecticut
John Laing
Kanawha Coal Operatora Association
Smokeless Conl Onerators Association
Boston
Preas
Puller
Massachusetts
Coal strike threatens Canadian coal supply and rail traffic
Philadelphia reports an Amman secretary comment amid a September 1 anthracite suspension that will halt mine output and disrupt Lehigh Valley and other railroads. About 19,000 railroad workers face layoffs as mines idle, with 750 Lehigh Valley jobs cut and widespread standby by miners and passenger services amid planned excursions and emergency funds.
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Philadelphia
Mortey
Fagan Dubs New Mine Union Joke
Aug 24 formation of a new miners union at Ban ning No Yo mine eight miles from West Newton announced by Pittsburg Coal Co. The mine opened Aug 20 after two years idle under LT wage rule. About 125 attendees at the organizing meeting. Union leader Pusam calls it an imported driven group and part of an anti union effort in western Pennsylvania. The company loaded 400 tons of coal and 154 workers were at work.
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Lie Pitsburg Col Company
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P Vusan
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United Mine Workers
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Pennsylvania
Enid
Family Killed in Motor Wreck Near Lurg Col
An accident near Ladsepole Nebraska fatally injured Bever Mayer, his wife, and their nine children from Mitchell Nebraska. The auto collided with an eastbound passenger train as they were returning home to Abtenel.
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Abtenel
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Wast
Lato
Meyer
Debs Celebrates 50 Years in Socialist Movement
Eugene V. Debs, celebrated for half a century in trade union and socialist activities, arrives in Chicago to address a regional socialist convention and attend a bank meeting honoring his work. He reports recovery from illness after prison, pledges funds for a 200000 building for headquarters and a national socialist weekly, and voices opinions on the United Mine Workers strike and party unity.
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Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Soctarial Party
Qdhet
Pocialist Party
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United B Mine Workers
Alrike
Trade Union Movement
Socialist Movement
LaVoliette
Carrid
Notre Dame Coach Knute Rockne Ordered to Wisconsin
Ind Apr 23. Knute K Heckne athletic director of Notre Dame and coach of the 1925 Notre Dame football team was hustled from the city to Wisconsin woods where he was ordered to take a rest. His condition not serious if given proper rest and mental relaxation. Rockne had not had a vacation in two years and has moved from football to track and spring training. He was forced to call off the school schedule in Springfield Missouri on Monday.
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Hia
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Ben
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Knute K. Heckne
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Springfield
Detroit Honors Ty Cobb At 20-Year Big League Milestone
Detroit celebrated Ty Cobb veteran outfielder and manager with a 54 000 check from Fennie 3 Navin owner and president of the Detroit American league club. A city clock and tributes from Mayor Jann W. Balth and others underscored Cobb's 20 years in the majors. Messages from J Honus Wagner and many players joined eulogies as Cobb stood shyly before a crowd, hailed for his quiet leadership and enduring fame.
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Vetroak
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Tyrus Raymond Cobb
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Feam J. Honus Wagner
Farmers May Wage War on Autoists
Aug 09 Pittsburgh report says farmers in O'Hare township plan armed defense after thefts of corn and other crops. Emery Hodil fired on men removing corn. they fled in a car, no injuries. Farmers vow to use shotguns and station guards in gardens and orchards.
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Fatima
Emery Hodil
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