Plan Would Create Central Coal Distribution Committee
Washington July 25 coal operators from six states met Secretary Hoover to discuss a government backed plan to pool output and allocate rail cars. A central committee with members from Commerce Justice Interior and the ICC would coordinate district pools and enforce price and distribution controls during the strike emergency.
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Washington
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Departments of Commerce, Justice, Interior
Interstate Commerce Commision
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daugherty
Cox
Department of Justice
Wheeling
W. Va
Belmont County
Ohio
Australia
San Francisco
Cal
Hollywood
Ralph-Hinds
Five Die in Street Car Auto Collision Fire
Five persons are dead and four others are dying after a collision between an automobile and a street car in San Francisco. The car overturned and burst into flames, badly burning the victims before responders could reach them.
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San’ Francisco
Fragmentary noir caption hints at colorful mischief
A clipped, cryptic OCR fragment suggests discussion of lavish use of yellow and red colors or materials. It mentions at least two different items or tones but lacks clear subject, place, or event details.
Elbert Gary Sees Hope In Global Crop Prospects
United States Steel chairman Elbert H. Gary urges optimism about the world economy, citing crop yields as the key to feeding people and stabilizing wealth. He notes Russia’s recent crop problems and says large U S yields could lift prices and aid international stability, while future crops affect many nations.
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New York
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
United States
Russia
Mayfield Leads in Texas Democratic Senate Primary
Final unofficial Texas primary totals show Earle B. Mayfield of Austin leading for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate as 216 of 250 counties report. Charles A. Culberson of Dalfae places third in a six candidate field, with Gov. Pat M. Neff at 185,319 votes and Fred Rogers at 130,907.
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E. P. Mayfield
Gov. Neff
Dallas
Tex
Texas Election Bureau
Earle B. Mayfield
Austin
United States
Charles A. Culberson
Dalfae
Pat M. Neff
Fred Rogers
Shipping Board operations show June loss narrows
The Shipping Board reports June vessel operations cost 2 783 216 29 dollars, an excess over income. May expenses were 122 729 48 higher. For the first time in June income exceeded outlay by 9 531 75 dollars aided by increased passenger revenues.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Lasker
Net dress with embroidered bands and ribbon bows
A description of a gown featuring a straight yoke with two wide embroidered net bands and shoulder ribbon bows, a straight net skirt edged with embroidery, and an underslip of taffeta matching the bows.
Rail Labor Board chief ends peace push after conference
In Memphis a shooting left Frank Jenkins dead and W. B. Record plus Dan O Kane wounded amid a police raid. Chicago reports parleys for separate peace between shopmen and Baltimore & Ohio officials, with Hoover indicating no further peace plans. President Harding signals possible action after fact gathering.
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Hoover
Rail Labor Board
Memphis
Tenn
Frank Jenkins
Record
Dan O'Kane
Illinois Central Railroad
Jenkins
Chicago
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Harding
B. M. Jewell
Rail strikers avert crop losses in Idaho district
Glens Ferry Idaho July 25 125 striking railway shopmen voted to take temporary work at reduced wages to move perishable crops to market preserving farmers harvest in the district
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Glens Ferry
Idaho
Notable Sleeveless Jacket For Beach And Mountain Wear
A sleeveless jacket offers practical style for the beach and mountain girl. It pairs with skirts or outfits in various colors, showing that exact matching is not essential for a smart, versatile look.
Free State advances in 70 mile Irish front
Free State troops seized Ballinlough and Ballyhunis and now hold a 70 mile front from Waterford to Limerick. They aim to cut off rebel retreat toward Cork as infantry air power and naval craft join operations. Rebels retreat south toward Cork with pursuers pressing hard. Cork entrances barricaded and trenches guard southern routes. In Dublin two raiders killed and one wounded during looting near Sallon and Knockmaron.
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Dublin
Free State
Ballinlough
Ballyhunis
Waterford
Limerick
Cork
Galtree
London
Sallon
Knock Maron
Fire sweeps Aurora business district blaze
A major fire in Aurora, Illinois, engulfed the three story Silverplate building and spread to adjacent structures including the Western United Gas and Electric HQ. Power cuts halted operations, impacting several industries and the Aurora Beacon News plant. Loss estimated at 100000 with full fire department response.
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Aurora Silverplate
City Hall
Lincoln Highway
Western United Gas and Electric Company
Aurora Beacon News
Garland Tells Of Big Gift To Public Service Fund
New York reports Charlies Garland of North Carver Mass confirms he endows the American fund for public service with 800000 from his 1 million inheritance. He says inherited wealth should be put to work for society and that the donation supports the fund through Walter Nelles, an incorporator.
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New York
American Fund For Public Service
Charlies Garland
North Carver
Mass
Walter Nelles
Garland
Compromise Attempts Ahead of Chicago Street Car Strike Meeting
Amid talks with Henry Blair and union leaders, Chicago street car officials and the Amalgamated Car Men union leaders prepare for a possible strike. W A Mahon says every effort will avert walkout while Blair seeks wage cuts and an extension of the work day. A decision on concessions and cards to Blair may follow.
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Chicago
W. A. Mahon
Car Men's Union
Briggs House
Henry A. Blair
Surface Ones
Traction System
Blair
Mahon
Mr. Mahon
Mr. Blair
DRIVE ON FOR DRY GERMANY
Darmstadt July 25 opening gain of a campaign for dry Germany was fired here by the committee for the introduction of prohibition in Germany headed by Dr Strecker former minister of education for Hesse. It comprises academic political and labor leaders and professional men and women from all sections of Germany. The organization plans to enlighten the German people on the Volstead act and urges adoption of a similar law in Germany. It will arrange straw votes in various cities to sound public sentiment.
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Darmstadt
Germany
Lor. Strecker
Hesse
Coal imports rise as mines strike stirs public utility plans
New York reports no early mining resumption and railroads plus utilities turn to British coal. Interborough Delaw are Lackawanna American Sugar Refining and others order large imports. U S Shipping Board to ship 2,000,000 tons monthly from the United Kingdom to the Norfolk Portland coast. John L. Lewis insists on joint conferences to settle the 600,000 coal miners strike.
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New York
Interborough
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
American Sugar Refining Company
United States Shipping Board
United Kingdom
Norfolk Portland Range
North Atlantic
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Murphy Mader trial opens in Chicago court
Special Prosecutor Elwood E. Goldman opened the case in Judge Taylor's court for Timothy J. Murphy Fred Mader Cornelius Shea Daniel McCarthy and John Miller charged in the death of Police Lieutenant Terence Lyons. The state expects a three week presentation and will seek the death penalty with over 200 witnesses subpoenaed. Witnesses include members of the citizens' committee to enforce the Landis award former Judge Landis Chief Fitzmorris and victims of bombings sluggings and intimidation.
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Chicago
Timothy J. Murphy
Fred Mader
Cornelius Shea
Daniel McCarthy
John Miller
Taylor’s Court
Elwood E. Goldman
Terence Lyons
Godman
Citizens’ Committee
Landis
Fitzmorris
Farmers Flee Patagonia Amid Labor Strife and Banditry
George E. Hunziker, arriving from Rio Gallegos Patagonia, reports many American and British farmers have left Patagonia due to labor troubles and bandit activities.
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New Orleans
Patagonia
George E. Hunziker
Rio Gallegos
Belgrade Ratifies $100 Million Loan in Parliament
The Belgrade parliament ratified a $100 million loan contracted in the United States by a 163 to 10 vote. The approval marks a significant financial commitment amid ongoing economic discussions.
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Jugo-Slavia
Belgrade
United States
Markets report covers grains hay butter eggs and livestock
The market reads for flour and wheat including hard and soft varieties with prices for patent short and delivery terms. hay prices by quality, creamery butter with grade scores and retail prices. eggs live poultry ducks and geese listings. potatoes onions, cattle many grades, hogs and sheep with ranges, weights, and terms.
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Timothy
Virginia
Cholder
Wight
Ah Dara
Sean ‘Tayaba
Wothers
Film censorship is fizz le
Los Angeles July 25 Will Hays former postmaster general and head of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors association told interviewers that freedom on which the nation was founded makes public censorship of press pulpit film or spoken word virtually impossible He predicted statewide or nationwide censorship will fail in everything it undertakes and says too many uninformed people sit on censorship boards We are going to obviate the necessity of censorship.
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Los Angeles
Will H. Hays
Motion Picture Producers’ and Distributors’ Association
Soviet to restore private ownership says bulletin
The Soviet government announced it will restore private ownership rights. A bulletin received by the Exchange Telegraph from Russia via Berlin conveyed the plan stating private property protections would be re established.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Russia
Berlin
President Obregon Stricken With Paludic Fever at Home
Mexico City reports President Obregon is confined to his home with paladic fever contracted during campaigns in the hot low country.
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Mexico City
Obregon
Brilliance on Display: Red and White Checked Jacket Stuns
A vivid red and white checked jacket paired with a white skirt creates a striking ensemble. The combination highlights bold contrast and clean lines, drawing attention to the wearer’s coordinated style.
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Binations
Two Girls Drown During Missing Persons Search
In Sterling a search for two missing young girls continued after they were reported missing Saturday evening. Scores of volunteers joined the effort as authorities pursued leads in the boating incident.
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Sterling
Light Edged Roads Fail Under Heavy Truck Tests
A two mile Illinois road built for highway tests by the Illinois department in cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture began tests on March 30 with 12 trucks carrying 2,500 pounds per rear wheel. Edge sections failed quickly, showing light construction’s futility. Five engineers monitor soil, temperature, and other factors as tests continue to determine each section’s durability.
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Fas United Srated
Department of Agriculture
Bates Experimental
State Highway Department of Illinois
Bureau of Pabiie Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Informa
Boom in material testing expands highway labs nationwide
The federal aid act of 1916 spurred a surge in highway material testing facilities. The Bureau of Public Roads reports laboratories have grown to 68 total, including state, university, and commercial labs, with most states now having local testing capacity to avoid delays.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
State Highway Department
Road Designated by Number in New England States
The new highway numbering system adopted by New England states replaces the color band scheme. It aims for a simple, comprehensive plan extendable nationwide. Numbers have been assigned to major trunk routes by highway commissioners. Road mileage per square mile is .739 in the United States, with England at 2.57 and France at 1.75.
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New England
United States
England
France
Winnipeg Claims Widest Streets in America
Winnipeg Canada asserts it has the widest streets of any city in North America. The claim contrasts with other cities boasting wide boulevards and major thoroughfares as part of local pride.
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Winnipeg
Canada
America
Hitting Rock'in Read Accident At Road Surfaces Noted
A fragment notes a rock on a road causing an accident and implies fault lies with the driver. The unreadable text hints at a local incident and an initial determination.
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