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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
14
Mrs J P Morgan wife of the banker died at her home near Glen Cove L I after eight weeks of lethargic encephalitis a form of sleeping sickness The immediate cause was heart collapse from indigestion Mr Morgan was in New York and reached the home three hours after the death She was from a Boston family and had been married 85 years There are two sons and two daughters referenced.
Duchess of Manchester plans defense against a divorce action filed by the Duke of Manchester in Nice France, alleging desertion and incompatibility. Former Miss Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati, Ohio, she inherited $10 million from her father Eugene Zimmerman in 1916.
In New York Surrogate Daniel Noble voided the adoption of Mary Spus, daughter of Kobemian immigrants, by Edward W. Browning, a wealthy city real estate broker. Mary left the court with her parents and Browning as rumors swirled about a possible marriage plan.
By unanimous vote Mrs. Clara L. Henrich of Covington Kentucky was elected most worshipful grand matron of the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for the next three years Other officers elected include Most worshipful grand patron J Ernest Tenre of Cleveland Ohio felt worshipful grand secretary re elected Mrs Binnie B Keyes of Washington DC right worshipful grand conductress Mrs Amallu Huehl of Chicago
In Muncie area Indiana farmers Ben Hance and wife were killed on the main highway five miles southwest of Muncia. Gerald Chapman, a notorious robber, and his companion George Anderson shot them after months of hiding near here and at Tanavary. Hance lived to tell police that Charles Wolfe and Dutch Anderson were involved.
Tulsa World reports that Phillips Oil Co transfers to Dixie Oil, a Standard Oil subsidiary. The deal valued at 20 million dollar, 15 million cash and the rest in securities. A conflicting report suggested 80 million dollars.
In Los Angeles Charles Staveng and Claude Arthur Holcomb were sentenced to ten to fifty years in San Quentin for criminal conspiracy to kidnap Mary Pickford. Acquitted defendant Adrian J Wood stood free as the jury delivered its verdict.
Under a state order New York will reimburse the estate of William A Rockefeller $827,804 for taxes paid on property in other states. The reimbursement reflects statutory adjustments and covers assessed axes from prior years.
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear items including bandits and senate pay, with garbled place names and dates. The readable bits offer no coherent event, date, or identifiable entities to confirm.
President Calvin Coolidge arrives at his father Col. John Coolidge's home in Plymouth Vermont for a brief stay. He and Mrs Coolidge visit the hillside grave of Calvin Tr., and earlier stop at Camp Devens Massachusetts to greet their son John, then a corporal in the Citizens Training Camp.
In Alpena Michigan a sensational divorce case involving Congressman Frank D B Scott and his wife Eden James Scott ended abruptly when Circuit Judge Frank Emerick halted closing arguments and gave 20 days to submit further pleas in written form. Attorneys Canfield and Mrs Scott’s lawyer sparred over testimony alleging Washington hotel alcohol circles and a Cristobal junket with fellow congressmen.
Governors from 14 states plus seven jurors and 86 bank victims joined in urging Attorney General to recommend a pardon for Warren T. McCray former Indiana governor. The Attorney General showed strong regard for McCray’s long public service in Indiana.
In Reading Massachusetts a riot broke out between about 400 Ku Klux Klan members and equal anti Klan demonstrators. State troopers arrived to end the clash as rocks clubs and tear gas bombs were used injuring about twenty.
Marshal Petain will head the French forces in Morocco where about 200000 troops are to be reorganized. Newspapers say he will direct the offensive against Abd el Krim, opening in September. Petain will serve as commander in chief of the French army and act as supreme authority.
French forces push the besieging Druses from Suleda and Byrin and claim full control of the city. Noncombatants flee villages as bombing continues. Authorities dispute details from Jeru si about the Thida.
Indiana G O P met in West Baden to select fall municipal and spring senatorial primary contenders. About 500 Republicans attended the party conference as Ben Watson was asked to return his role amid leadership shifts.
New York January reports that J Hamilton Lewis former United States senator from Illinois sailed to Europe to negotiate a proposed 100 million dollar loan for an unnamed European country. The move marks a major financial diplomacy effort involving a prominent American figure.
Two army aviators Lieut Babato and a mechanician Kla perished when their aircraft crashed into a buneli at Adinee near Rome. Allied investigators report the sudden mishap occurred during a routine mission, with weather conditions cited as a contributing factor.
Washington reports a new round of talks between Belgian and American delegates over Belgian debt relief. Officials say temporary debt suspension may extend while plenipotentiaries seek funding terms and President Coolidge may assume responsibility if concessions exceed current proposals.
A four cornered battle emerges in Wisconsin with candidates from Hawkkee and Mla div vying for the senatorial primary. Francia J. McGovern Arthur i. Barry and others are noted as contenders opposing Mary La al lee. The primary is expected in the latter part of September.
Fragmented OCR text suggests miners discuss a contract linking hard and soft coal in Atlantic City New Jersey amid tensions over government intervention. Mentions United Mine Workers and mediation efforts, with unclear details on parties or outcomes.
Reported divorce of Moatauphy Kemal Vuahu, President of Turkey, from Latify Lanoum in Constantinople. The decision stems from disputes over authority and domestic role, with Latife seeking a different life while Vuahu asserts traditional boundaries.
A dinner and entertainment for 1,000 visiting members of the United States Chamber of Commerce in Tutubo Galiten featured the keynote on improving trade for the United States. Chicago had Hilton of Commerce deliver the address, stressing gains for the Great Middle West and general national prosperity.
New York reports Pola Negri paid a total 57000 in fines and duties on jewels seized when she arrived, with the sum covering fines and export duties related to the jewelry. The details emerge from authorities and relate to Miss Negri’s arrival.
The German government formally requests the U S to return war assets, noting shipments received during hostilities are now in U S custody. Officials insist on restitution of property tied to former German assets and argue for swift action.
A fragmented note from a historic issue mentions Indianapolis and milkmen in a ceremonial context tied to a broader United States and Canada celebration. The readable fragment references October and a coronation style event, but specifics are unclear due to distortion.
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