Dayton and Shelby compare showy crowds to quiet towns
The piece contrasts Dayton’s failed buildup for a world event with Shelby’s costly but successful promotion of a fight, noting crowds failed to materialize and drawing broader critique of political figures like Daugherty. It cites Dean Inge’s London essays on democracy and skepticism toward Reds and radicals in U.S. politics.
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Dayton
Shelby
Dean Inge
London
America
Dean
Great Britain
Vast rambling imperial tirade crops up in historic piece
A long, muddled OCR fragment presents political and social polemics with scattered names and terms such as Great Britain, British, Mrs. and various religious groups. The text interleaves critiques of education, gender, and civilization with disjointed references to explorers, rivers, and colonial themes.
Virginia Railway Lease Sparks West Virginia Coal Debate
Major W. P. Tams and R. L. Taylor address Mullens Board of Trade on the proposed lease of the Virginian railway to the Norfolk and Western. They warn that Pennsylvania interests could dominate coal markets, squeezing Virginian miners and harming southern West Virginia, urging local action for justice and fair treatment.
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W. P. Tams
R. L. Taylor
Mullens Board of Trade
Virginia Railway
Norfolk and Western
Major Tams
West Virginia
Taylor
Tams
Pennsylvania
Norfolk and Western Railroad
West
New England
Gazette
Dayton Scopes Trial Fails To Draw Large Crowds
The Dayton Tennessee monkey trial opened with a sparsely filled courthouse lawn and few outside spectators. Police struggled to keep order as vendors lament empty crowds, while Shelby and Dayton share a glow of notoriety despite a disappointing turnout.
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Shelby
Dayton
Tennessee
Montana
Rhea County
E. D. Herron
Chattanooga
Blue Ridge
Earthquake Opens Hidden Reservoirs Boosting Irrigation
After the Santa Barbara quake, geologists report increased water flow as underground reservoirs become accessible. The resulting irrigation boost is expected to offset the financial losses from the disaster in the coming years.
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Santa Barbara
Tax figures show 1925 income tax drop from 1924
Treasury figures based on June 30 telegraph reports indicate 1924 income taxes totaled 1 841 759 810.80 and 1925 taxes at 1 761 681 641.60 a decline of about eighty million dollars. Miscellaneous taxes raise total year-to-year savings to about 212 million.
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Treasury
Coolidge
Bivea
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Coolidge
Debt with France 1777 to 1784 and payments completed
The text recounts a historical debt to France from 1777 to 1784 with total owed by December 81 1789 of 7 898 300.33. Payments reduced the funded debt to 2 204 900 by January 1 1796 while unfunded debts were settled in specie. External loans were met at par and interest without devaluation.
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France
Eight Billion Gears Up Auto Costs Worldwide
The International Chamber of Commerce meeting in Brussels reported to the American Committee on Highways Transportation that eight billions are spent yearly on automobiles. One-fourth buys new machines while the rest goes to accessories gasoline tires repairs and garage charges. Rubber price hikes under a British monopoly threaten higher expenses next year.
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International Chamber of Commerce
Brussels
American Committee On Highways Transportation
City of Washington remembers automenile race tale and talk
A Washington diary recounts a July event where an automobile race near Baltimore drew a crowd and feature talks by figures such as Warner Ne explained. The piece notes engine specs including a three inch piston stroke and two and a half inch bore, using low grade fuel and oil for lubrication, and mentions public conversations at a press club gathering before the race.
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Garden Devotion and Quiet Longing in Early Poem
A lyric meditation on shaping a garden as a devotion and expression of inner struggle. The speaker imagines beds for beauty and the world’s judgments, seeking personal meaning beyond public praise amid intimate, imperfect lines.
Virginia Convention Abolition Protests and Expulsions
A historic Virginia convention report details 1861 expulsions of absent members from Preston, Marshall, Monongalia, Doddridge, Harrison, and other counties. The process faced criticism as names were removed one by one, with Willey among the last to be expelled amid turmoil over alienation and privileges.
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Marion Sonnty
Virginia
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James
Medirew
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Woman Rumens at Sea Buried After Yacht Sinking
A woman named Edith Disen, widow of T C Dixon, died at sea when the water-yacht Jo sank six miles from Mulkr Be Karrang. Survivors and mourners included family members, with Rev Daniel conducting service aboard the stranded vessel. Local constable William King attended as part of the ceremonial proceedings.
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Eea
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Karrang
Woffi Wes
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Leal
Circus like six day races draw mixed crowd and praise
The article describes six day bicycle races with fast Trac ton cars and drivers including Wagner, noting spectacle, human drama, and spectator thrills. It also mentions Sunday church broadcasts, Miss Margaret Sutherland in Chicago, and various social notes about public life and people connected to Washington.
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Burgess Bedtime Stories Grubby Gopher Pockets
Digging animals Digger explains Grubby Gopher digs tunnels like Miner the mole but leaves openings to vent air and fills them with earth plugs to close the hole Peters asks about protecting from enemies Digger notes Gophers pockets and big pockets key the tale ends with a tease for the next story Grubby Gophers Pockets.
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Digsbet
Plager
Dig
Mosquitoes Disrupt Weddings Across Parish in Heat
In Tangipahoa parish five outdoor weddings were postponed in one week due to an invasion of mosquitoes blamed on a dry winter and heavy spring rains. Health officials note mosquitoes are the pest force, but deny germ-carrying danger. Residents use screens and repellents as pest control while swarms persist.
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New Orleans
Tangipahon Parish
God Serrens
Intellectual pygmies to giants by future race, says Dr Roltan
Dr J Shaw Roltan, noted psychologist, argues future humans will develop into intellectual giants compared with today. He claims current people are intellectual pygmies and even top minds use only a small fraction of potential brain power.
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Eng
J. Shaw Roltan
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