Mayor Pushes Bond Plan for Spring Street Bridge Election
City leaders and business representatives met after a mayoral call to approve a bond issue for building the Spring Street Bridge. The plan offers bond funding over ten years with no city tax increase, replacing a two-year seven-cent levy. Supporters say bonds avoid higher taxes, while opponents fear debt and county alignment. A final vote was expected after council debate and public sentiment.
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Charleston
Trowe
Bown
Ite
Expen A
Thomas Wes
Ra Gore
Jon Ae
Mt the Cherry
Graham
A& Foster
Herieston
Hubbard
Peter Silman Siti
Clyde B. Johnson
Dickinson Agrete Kingon
Jeant
Elimination of stop restrictions in city business section
Officials announced complete removal of stop restrictions on the arterial highway in the citys business district. Police designate stop rules as repealed affecting Broad Court Washington and Kamie areas, with retained controls in the east end. The change targets court and residential districts, altering traffic patterns citywide.
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John Britten
Washington
Kana- Mie
Goms Rero
Ba Iin
Wife Not Fight Responsible for Dempsey Return
RF Benton reports Jack Dempsey and wife Estelle Taylor, film actress, will return from Europe after a cable from Benton said a high paying Los Angeles contract awaited her signature. The cable also refutes rumors Dempsey is coming home to train for upcoming battles.
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108
Angeles
R. RF. Benton
Jack Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Flm
Europe
Benton
Los Angeles
Renton
Fabter
America
Rehearing Denied in Teapot Dome Lease Case
Federal Judge T Blake Kennedy denied a government motion for a rehearing of the Teapot Dome lease annullment. The ruling dismisses the lease annulment against Mammoth Oil and Harry F Sinclair, with the government given 46 days to appeal. The judge found no irregularity or fraud in the lease transaction and deemed the executive order immaterial to the case.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
T. Blake Kennedy
Allee Pomerene
Owen J. Roberta
Teapot Dome
Kennedy
Senac
Mammoth 61l
Can
Hla Dacrea
Tespot Dome
Eighth Crexit Court of Appeals
Coloness
Continental Trading Company of Canada
Harry F. Sinclair
Albert B
H. 3. Osier Treding Company
Kennedy P
Mammoth Oil Company
Navy Department
Interior Department
Coal companies seek injunctions in Marshall county court
Glendale Gea Coal company and Ben Frankin Coal company sought injunctions to curb intimidation, picketing, and persuading workers to break contracts. The petitions filed with Judge P. Morris name John L. Lewin and other United Mine Workers leaders as defendants, aiming to bar discussions about the mine or union with employees.
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Moundsville
Glendale Gea Coal Company
Ben Frankin Coal Company
West Virginia
Marshall County
P. 2
Morris
John L. Lewin
United Mine Workers of America
International
Grand jury probes Pickwick Club disaster in Boston
A Buffalo county grand jury in Boston opened an inquiry into the Pickwick club collapse that killed and injured many. Officials from the governor to the attorney general joined the city probe as 41 bodies were identified and a $25,000 appropriation for debris removal was approved. Witnesses including Tim Barry testified about building leases and ownership.
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Boston
Buffalo County Brand
Sessson
Pickwick Club
Dediao Atl
Bose
Themaa
John H. Mahoney
Tim
Dan Barry
Barry
Henry Bloomberg
Winthrop
Hac
D. Helule
Rosenthal Estate
Arrested Pastors Face Denver Rowing Clamor Martins Ferry
Martins Ferry July 6 Rev C T Hewlett Rev W M Iranch and business man Hreck Brown were arrested after disturbances at the city hall during a ministerial inquiry into Trueman Fraaler patrolman misconduct and Reverend French in office. Hewitt charged with fighting, Shrewn with fighting and French with interfering. They were released on their own recognizance pending Thursday hearing.
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Martins Ferry
Onin
C. T. Hewlett
W. M. Iranch
Hreck Brown
City Civil Service
Trueman Fraaler
Rollee
French
Hewitt
Brown
Staverend Hewitt
Witnoes
Toll of Holiday Victims Across the Nation
The Fourth of July period pushed the national holiday death toll to about 250, led by automobile accidents and drownings. States reporting high fatalities included Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Iowa, California, and others, with dozens injured in numerous incidents.
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Chicago
Boston
Bore
Inola
Mastachusette
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Miesourt
Connecticut
Rhode Taland
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Blinnesota
Iuwa
California
Colorado
North Dakota
Kanawha county bond vote May alter bridge plan
Kanawha county residents face a 1 760 000 bond issue to fund two river bridges in Charleston and two others at Chelyan and St Albans. Toll revenues would repay principal and interest over five years, with strong opposition over expected tolls failing to cover costs. Voting hours run early morning to seven thirty PM with results anticipated quickly.
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Charleston
Kanewhe
Kanawha
Umite
Chelyan
St. Albans
Kanawha County Court
H. 5. Bock
Ernest
Kanawha County Court House
Ruffner
Wilaan
Magazine
Chandier
Lager Creek
Woodward Hollows
Theresa
City Council Members Receive Threat Letters Over Kirk Vote
Wheeling July 1 I M Golsey councilman from the twelfth ward says he received an anonymous note threatening exposure of bribes tied to his vote for Harvey L Kirk for mayor. Frank Greese and Carl Neumann also reported similar letters as Kirk gained ratification by a new party at a caucus two weeks ago.
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Wheeling
I. M. Golsey
Ely
Twelfth
Harvey L. Kirk
A Manarer
Geisey
Kirk
Frank Greese
Carl Neumannn
Scured
Otters
Atire
Conflagration Destroys Manizales Center
A Saturday fire in Manizales Colombia devastated 32 acres of central buildings including banks hotels and the bishop’s palace. Thirty bodies reported. total deaths unknown as search parties comb the ruins after an explosion at a pharmacy sparked the blaze. The district is under military control.
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Bogota
Colombia
Manizates
Iony
M Pharmacy
Forest Week could become a lasting observance
Washington Pa July Frank Lowden former governor and chairman of the American Forest Week committee announced that Forest Week may be expanded into a year round observance. He said notices have been sent to cooperating organizations from the completed program. Lowden stays chairman. Edgar Allen remains managing director and Miller Hamilton secretary. headquarters will be in Washington.
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Washington
Frank ©. Lowden
Permet
Lowden
Edgar 7. Allen
Miller Hamilton
Lure of Arctic Ends Airplane Polar Attempts
Special to The Gamette James B Wharton reports that Amundsen and Ellsworth abandon airplane polar exploration. They favor dirigible travel, noting dangers of heavier-than-air craft and uncertainty of conditions. Ellsworth still eyes polar science, planning options that could reach beyond the pole.
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James B. Wharton
Amundsen
Ellsworth
Eakner
Lincoln Elsworth
Wixman
Elknworth
Pole
Japan
Bieworth
Spittberwen
Observaton
Four Dead in Lake Disaster at Pineapple Lake Picnic
Four known dead and three missing after two capsized boats fastened together at Pinafore Lake during a Sunday school picnic. Dead include Edith Tobert 8, Francisson 9, Murray Barnes 9, and Mrs. Watts. missing are Roland Smith, Jean Robertson 12, and Alfred Sutherland 5.
MARSHALL LYAUTEY REPLACED BY NEULIN IN MOROCCO
General Brantalius Neulis named supreme commander for Moroccan operations, replacing Marshal Lyautey. General Naulin to depart for Morocco soon, Painleve announces. He brings European and colonial warfare experience, aiming to reorganize forces and counter Moor incursions after Rif rebellion, with no reason for alarm despite front line breaches in Taza region.
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Taza
Preas
Paris
Brantalius Neulis
Rhine
Morocco
Naulin
Beard
Pramier Patleve
Shear
Neulin
Poe
Marshal Lyautey
North Africa
Oran
Syria
Marahell Tyautey
Painleva
War Ministry
Sun
Hoe
Sad anniversary for Coolidges in Swampscott
Swampscott Mass July 6 Governor Jackson of Indiana ended on President Coolidge today at White Court. The President and Mrs Coolidge mated in seclusion and planned to stay tomorrow for the anniversary of their younger son Calvin's death. They will be buried in Plymouth Vermont. The President intends to work and meet reporters at noon.
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White Court
Calvin
Swampscott
Mass
Jackson
Indiana
President Coolidge
Govenor
Maine
Coolidgs
Plymouth
Vermont
Election to Fill LaFollete Place in Madison
Capital Times reports an upcoming special election to choose a U.S. senator after the La Follette death. A Progressive conference will follow the senator’s return, with LaFollette likely as their candidate. no plan to nominate Mrs LaFollette is noted. Also notes an earthquake recorded in Faenza Italy with a distant epicenter.
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Madison
Capital Times
United States
Robert M. LaFollette
Washington
Menapaper
LaFallette
LaFoliette
Ban on Broadcasting in League Parks
Chicago July 6 Radio broadcasting is banned from league parks. WMAQ Chicago Unity News was denied permission to broadcast from the White Sox park. The club voted the prohibition, likely to protect patronage and attendance.
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Chicago
Phin
Chicago Unity
WMAQ
White Sox
Stand Trial Is Ruling of Judge In Scopes Case
Santa Barbara Calif July 1 Santa Barbara experienced a recurrence of the earth tremors today Four or five distinct quivers were felt between 11 a m and 2 p m the mount pronounced coming about 1 45 Two quick sharp jolts caused occupants of buildings to take notice but no damage or excitement followed Assorted ed Delout ant s Constitutional Rights Would Be Violated in State Tribunal Jurist Gives Langthy EBuling but Does Not Discuss Constitutional ity of Statute
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Ed Deloutant
Langthy
Riffian Enforces Harsh Measures in Revolt News
Dispatch from Spanish Morocco reports Abd-el-Krim tightening control by executing harsh punishments on tribes resisting enemies. He allegedly fills caves with prisoners until they pledge obedience, while recruiting drives promise rewards for loyalists and warn of consequences for treachery amid Franco-Spanish pressure.
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Preas
Thtuan
Spanish Morocco
Abd-el-Krim
Theas
Ait Kamara
Prieana
Abd-al-Hrim
Madrid
NAB Leader Of Papal Robbery Arrested In Rome
One of the principal organizers of the St. Peter's treasury robbery was arrested in Rome on Friday night. Police recovered the stolen precious objects and detained three accomplices. Mariano Stella, once a shoemaker, linked to the plot, was arrested. Six workers aiding interior repairs at the palace treasury are also under suspicion.
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Associated Press
Rome
St. Peter's
Gomtealonet Maratia
Mariano Stella
Nolice
Stella
Frisco Chosen as Convention City for 1988 meeting
Frisco was selected today by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen as the site for the next triennial convention starting the second Monday in June 1988. The board named J. T. Farrell Hertford Cumberland A. B. Muller Knoxville Tennessee M. Lataure Pargona Kasani Andrews Des Moines Iowa RR E Moon St. Louis Missouri Charles F. Thomas Cleveland.
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Detroit
San Francisco
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Brotherhood
Miradora Steeted
J. T. Farrell
Hertford
Comn
A. B. Muller
Cumberland
K. J. Peilery
Knoxville
Tenn
Lataure
Pargona
Ani Andrews
Daw Moines
Iowe
E. Moon
St. Louis
Charles F. Thomas
Cheveland
Federal Debt Commission Sets Alien Conference Dates
The American Debt Commission announces it will meet debtor nation representatives to discuss funding terms. The treasury will negotiate with Belgium on its government debt around August 1 and August 16, with notices sent to the French embassy that Paris may meet before or after those dates. Ambassador Daenschner asked for a fixed time and was informed of the program. no Paris timing was given.
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Washington
American Debt Commission
Nationa
Treasury
Hera Pelwood
Paris
Daenschner
France
Tha Trenoury
Winston
The
Scopes Trial Ruling Stuns As Jury Trial Likely
Dayton Tenn July 6 Judge Gore refused to grant temporary relief and set forth jurisdiction questions in the Scopes antievolution case. He indicated the trial would begin next Friday in the state court, with Dayton in the Middle Tennessee district as the focus. The order challenges and petitions by Scopes and Robert Wilson frame the legal battle over due process and enforcement of the Tennessee statute. The proceedings drew involvement from Clarence Darrow and others, and Dean Clarence Matthews was invited as a defense witness.
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Cookeville
Tenn
Jonah T. Scopes
Ataté Cours
Dayton
Wadorat
John J. Gore Todey
Scopes
Voped
Tuhn R. Nea
Gore
Xen Hicks
Eastern Tennesees
Detroit
Daytos
Tennesess
Sooper
Riadav
John T. Scopes
Robert R Wilson
Aunthe Peuy
Frank Thompson
A. T. Stewart
6Th Judicial Circuit
Tennesse
Keopes
Crimne
Withon'y
Plex
O 'Gore
Ihs
John R. Neal
Clarence Darrow
Bathebridge
Chicago
Bhatioe Mathews
Divinity School
University of Chicago
Clearance Darrow
John T. Heopes
Mathews
City
Chicago Theological
Adele Garrison Presents New Serial In The Gazette
The Gunetic prints a serialized tale by Adele Garrison, author of Revelations of a Wife. The new phase continues The aerial, A Wife's Confessional, and should appeal to readers. Garrison's long career in journalism informs this installment titled A Wife's Contenstional.
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Sil Clave
Adele Garrison
Sia
Smd
The
Gazette
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