Theory of curing disease by raising white cells gains attention
Dr. Burr Ferguson of the Public Health Service in Southampton tests induced leucocytosis using mercury, arsenic, and quinine derivatives. Early results show white cell counts rising after injections, with several cured or improved cases cited in trachoma and other infections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World News
Servce
New York
Burr Ferguson
United States Public Health Service
Southampton
England
Medical Journal
and Record
Lancet
Britain
Ferguson
G. FR. Seager Thomas
Canada
Fergusons
Thomas
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia University
Public Health Service
Holland
France
Rotterdam
E W Wagner Ends Life Former Grain King Dies in Fall
Chicago input indicates E W Wagner once top figure in the grain trade plunged from the Westminster Building fifteenth floor to the Monroe Theater roof. About 60, he lived on Lake Shore Drive. His firm failed for millions and went into receivership December 31, 1921. Police found thirty five cents in his clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
E. W. Wagner
Westminster Building
Central Business District
Monroe Theater
Wagner
Lake Shore Drive
Australia loan oversubscribed in one hour in New York
The Commonwealth of Australia 6 percent external loan of 75.6 million dollars, floated by a banking group led by J P Morgan and Company, was oversubscribed within an hour after books opened in New York on July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Commonwealth of Australia
J. P. Morgan & Co
Thaw suit seeks $600000 from grandson in district court
Mrs Mary Copley Thaw 83 files from New York district court a $600000 suit against Lawrence C Thaw her grandson alleging undue influence while ill in December and January She seeks a receiver to recover the funds and an accounting of income from the gift The matter lists Reed Smith Shaw Beal of Pittsburgh as counsel and notes Thaw is connected to Wood Struthers Co NYSE with residence at Park Lane Rye NY and is spending summers at Westchester Biltmore Club The suit continues on fourth page
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World News Service
New York
Mary Copley Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
United States District Court
Lawrence Copley Thaw
Young Thaw
Edward Thaw
Harry Kendall Thaw
Thaw
Pittsburgh
Reed, Smith, Shaw & Beal
Matthew C. Fleming
Fleming
Wood, Struthers & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Park Lane
The Newlyweds and Local Classifieds Invitation
The notice urges newlyweds to read Commercial Tribune Classified Ads to save money when furnishing a home. It also invites locals to buy rent or exchange through The Comebok Tribune classifieds and to contact an Ad Taker now as fall approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Comebok Tribune
Buildings Fall In Sycamore Street Storm In Healy Fall
A severe storm cut through Cincinnati area with four to four and a half inches of rain. The front of the Hurting Bottle Supply Co building at 182 130 Sycamore street collapsed. Traffic halted as water filled streets two to four feet deep and power lines sparked, causing one horse fatality.
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Hurtig Bottle Supply Company
Eighth Street Cave In
Pacific Ocean
Cincinnati
Pacific
United States
Japan
China
Magellan Strait
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Kentucky
Federal
Arthur Behymer
Postmaster General
Washington, D. C
I. Hurtig Bottle Supply Company
Sycamore Street
Duel in Imperial Hills Ends with Self Inflicted Death
John Truden of San Diego killed H Kirk of Imperial in a dawn pistol duel near Imperial after a six year conflict. A pact required the survivor to die by own hand within three days. Truden did so in Jacumba after the pistol duel left him wounded. A letter explains the agreement and names another addressee in Michigan.
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Associated Press
Brawley
Cal
John Truden
San Diego
Jacumba
Imperial
H. Kirk
Kirk
Truden
Vincent Truden
Forest Hills
Mich
Miners Disrupt Convention as Police Restore Order
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania 600 United Mine Workers delegates clashed at the District No 1 biennial meeting. Three melees erupted within thirty minutes prompting a police to club a protester and escort a second deputy from the hall. George Isaacs suffered a knockout during the disturbances as Thomas Kennedy and C J Golden stood with Cappelleri amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Y.M.C.A
United Mineworkers of America
George Isaacs
Rinaldo Cappelleni
Daniel Hart
Thomas Kennedy
International
C. J. Golden
Cappelleri
Expect Anthracite Men to Renew Present Scale
Atlantic City July 20 An eighteen months contract at current wage levels with a provision for a quasi public body to investigate aspects of the industry and report by January 1 1927 is seen as the eventual anthracite wage deal. Breaks in negotiations and possible federal or Pennsylvania intervention are anticipated before agreement.
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John J. Leary, JR
New York World News Service
Atlantic City
N. J
Pennsylvania
Swampscott
Ghost image appears in Rankin home photo across Ohio River
Dover Kentucky July 20 superstitious residents claim the Rankin house once occupied by abolitionist John Rankin shows a ghostly figure in a porch photo. The image resembles the preacher who helped escaped slaves and is linked to Eliza of Uncle Tom's Cabin as Mrs Stowe used the home for material.
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New York World News Service
Dover
John Rankin
Ohio River
Ella Bucram
Ethel
Jennie McMillan
Rankin
Eliza
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Ohio
Bryan on stand questioned by Darrow over belief in scriptures
Dayton Tenn July 20 William Jennings Bryan testified for the defense at the Scopes trial after Judge Raulston cited Darrow for contempt. Darrow apologized and bond was set at 5000 dollars. The court heard Darrow’s statement about intent and good faith with a note on avoiding passion in rulings.
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Dayton
Tenn
Arthur Garfield Hays
New York
Raulston
Hays
Bryan
Darrow
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Frank Spurlock
Chattanooga
Stewart
Defense
Mr. Darrow
John T. Scopes
Clarence Darrow
Scopes
Mr. Bryan
Tower of Babel
Lady Faith Montagu Sails to America on Minnekahda
A teenage British noblewoman Lady Faith Montagu arrived aboard the Atlantic liner Minnekahda as a third class alien passenger. After three hours at the pier she secured special permission from Immigration Commissioner Henry Curran to disembark and will spend several weeks visiting friends in the United States.
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New York World News Service
New York
Faith Montagu
Ellis Island
Lady Montagu
Henry H. Curran
Immigration
Countess of
Sandwich
Alberta Sturges
Betty Sturges
Cicely Wilson
International Mercantile Marine Company
Minnekahda
Stewart Threatens To Quit Case In Bryan Proceedings
Dayton Tennessee July 20 Attorney General Stewart declares he may withdraw from the case after Bryan is pressed to continue the examination. He says his duty is to prosecute the misdemeanor and the trial has drifted beyond it.
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Stewart
Case
Bryan
Darrow
Charles Michelson
New York World News Service
Dayton, Tenn
Evolution Theories Dealt In Scopes Trial Record
The defense placed notes by scientists and two theologians in the Scopes trial record addressing evolution and its relation to Genesis. They argued evolution rests on strong evidence, while causes remain debated, and discussed Darwinism, natural selection, and the Genesis account with emphasis on science and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, Tenn
W. C. Curtis
University of Missouri
Briand Sees Opening for Real Security Pact
Paris reports Briand after reading German notes that a security pact moves closer to reality. Stresemann says Briand can expect a satisfactory result, with Article XVI objections seen as the main hurdle. Briand aims to meet Von Hoesch to push German entry into the League before the September Assembly.
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Briand
Stresemann
Feeler
Arno Dosch-Fleurot
New York World News Service
Paris
von Hoesch
League of Nations
Quai d’ Orsay
Germany
Poland
Lee
Josémani
Cologne
Ruhr Evacuation Fails to Stir German Feelings
Berlin reports the last French army units leave the Ruhr as Paris delivers the German reply on the security pact. Locals show little enthusiasm or unrest. Bochum Hattingen Wattenscheid and Osterfeld return to German administration amid subdued scenes. By Friday the Ruhr will be fully German. Sanctions cities Düsseldorf Duisburg and Mulheim remain under French control pending talks.
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Samuel Spewacky
New York World News Service
Berlin
Paris
Ruhr
Entente
Reich
Bochum
Hattingen
Writtem
Osterfeld
Dusseldorf
Duisburg
Mulheim
N. Y
World News Service
ON. Y
Floridan Denies Jonah Is Swallowed by Whale
A Floridan asserts the narrative is misinterpreted and claims he was swallowed as a fish rather than the whale. He declares strong belief in biblical stories and vows retaliation after anger with an inquisitor.
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Inquisitor
Floridan
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Harry Thaw
David A. Reed
Sycamore ST
The
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Hills
Scopes Records
Rankin Home
Bond
Sawyer
Bench
Tennessee
Mediterranean
Mesopotamia
Jesus of Nazareth
Charles Hubbard Judd
School of Education
University of Chicago
State of
Horatio Hackett Newman
Newman
League
World Press Pub. Co
Jonah
Mr. Varrow
New York World Newws Service
London
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