Large corn yield for 1925 seen in July Agriculture report
Washington indicate a corn crop near the third largest ever, with a higher condition than the previous year and 1.5 percent more acreage. Wheat prospects rise, potatoes forecast low, and fruits unfavorable. barley rice sweet potatoes tobacco and peanuts look larger than last year, oats rye flaxseed and hay smaller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Rusala Sud
China
Department
Coolidge Narrow Escape From Elevator at Fort Swampscott
Chief of the White House secret service Richard Jervis guided President Coolidge into repair shops at Fort Andrews when an elevator gave way in the dark. He fell five feet, Coolidge jumped back, likely saving the President from a similar fall. Jervis escaped with minor bruises and shock, while Coolidge labeled the incident an act of carelessness and suggested a possible investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Fort Swampscott
Mass
Richard Jervis
White House
Fort Andrews
Brossard Named to Tariff Commission in Swampscott
Swampscott Mass reports Edgar Bernard Brossard named as a member of the Tariff Commission. Brossard has served on the commission since 1928, with Idaho birth, Utah education, and Minnesota degrees. President Coolidge signals possible organizational sympathy with the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swampscott
Mass
Edgar Bernard Brossardan
Sheen
Coolidge
Varancy
Mr. Brossard
Ewan Born
Idaho
Utah
Land
University For
Minnesota
Dodge suit seeks division of Horace Dodge estate
Detroit court records reveal John Ballantyne files suit to settle the Horace H Dodge estate against widow Anna Thomson Dodge and seven heirs. Co trustees contend with Delphine Cromwell James Cromwell Cromwell named heirs including Delphine Tone Dodge as parties to the dispute over roughly 13 million in assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Horace
Dodge
Oircutt Court
John “Ballantyne
Mra
Anna Thomson Dodge
Billantyne
Delphine Dodge
Cromwell
James
Forace’ & Dodge
Lota
Ki Dodge
Horace Higin Tit
Delphine Tone Dodge
Chicago Rodeo Set for August 15 23 Week
A major rodeo event gathers top acts from around the world in Chicago from August 18 to 28. Cowboys cowgirls steer roping and bareback riding will showcase in what organizers call the world’s greatest rodeo. Local venues and official schedules to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bombing Raid Hits Market as French Flyers Strike
Paris reports a French air squadron dropping about 3,000 pounds of bombs on an open market along the Quergha river where 2,000 Rifbians were gathered. The bombardment killed and wounded 800. Madrid alliance news includes a joint land blockade plan for the Moroccan rebel zone and a pledge of French-Spanish political cooperation. Spanish aerial squadrons stormed Beni Ambran heights, driving rebels from the position with few confirmed dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Quergha
France
Spain
Madrid
Louis Malvy
Moravco
Beni Ambran
Genna brothers fall to bullets in Prohibition era feud
In Chicago violence claims Tony Genna, the third Genna brother killed in two months, leaving Sam, Peter, and Jim as remaining bosses. Police weigh two theories for the deaths, one of internal rebellion among bootleggers and a possible reprisal for Dean O Banion’s murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bulleta
Genna Brothers
Tony Genna
Mike Genna
Angelo Genna
Tony
Sam
Peter
Jim
Europe
Peter Ain
Dean O'Banion
Girl Shoots Married Man and Then Ends Own Life
In New Jersey a married detective sergeant, Henry D. Walling of Long Branch, was killed by a young woman who shot him and then killed herself. The woman, Miss Mary A. Jinztoayer of Atlantic City, died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rumuon
N. J
Henry D. Walling
Long Branch
Mary A. Jinztoayer
Atlantic Bigh- Janda
Grain firm to quit business on July 28 1929 record
A chaotic press note reports a grain market venture dissolving. Representatives of four involved firms announce the $20 million project will end July 28. The Chicago based company cites inability to comply with Brevigtons and Copper-Volstead terms as the reason for shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wro
Wreck Survivors in Port New York
Survivors report a collision near Port New York involving a steamship carrying workers. Details describe a grounded vessel, rescue efforts, and inquiries into the incident as authorities coordinate with maritime agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port New -York
George
Cu Tou
Scopes Trial Jury Chosen From Farmers In Tennessee
Dayton Tenn August 1925 jurors for John T Scopes trial assembled largely of Baptist and Methodist farmers mid age with hazy evolution ideas yet firm Bible faith. The panel includes W F Robinson J W Dagley Jim Riley G Taylor H L Gentry J St Thompson Jesse Goodrich J A Bowman B W Daz Ly West Wright W D Smith. Darrow praised jury selection Bryan silent in court. The defense used three challenges and rapid reconvening indicted Scopes again for teaching evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
Thomas Scopes
Baptiste
John T. Scopes
W. F. Robinson
Farmer
J. W. Dagley
Jim Riley
W. G. Taylor
L. Gentry
J. St. Thompson
Jesse Goodrich
Disciples’ Church
Bowman
B. W. Daz
Ly. West
Wright
W. D. Smith
Clarence Darrow
John 'S
Raulston
William Jennings Bryan
Tennessee
Scopes
Darrow
Sheriffs
United States
Two Men Held in Plot to Kill King Alfonso
Madrid reports capital police have information on a plot in Paria to assassinate King Alfonso and Gen. Primo de Rivera. Two arrests said to have been made in Guipuzcoa, northern Spain. Suspects described as Spanish Syndicalists aligned with the Communist International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
Madrid
Paria
Primo da Rivera
Imade
Guipuzcoa
Spain
Communist Internationale
Lincoln Ellsworth to Get Medal for Heroism
Lincoln Ellsworth to receive a gold medal for a heroic deed in connection with his aid during the attempted North Pole flight with Captain Roald Amundsen. The award recognizes Ellsworth's role as a companion on the perilous Arctic reconnaissance mission near Ostu Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Ellsworth
Ostu
Norway
Lincoln Eileworth
Amerin
Tonrik A‘undsen
North Pole
Noted Archeologist Reme-Prot Dies at Forum Excavations
Eminent archaeologist and director of excavations at the forum died here after an apoplectic stroke. King Victor sent condolences to Prot Boni’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reme—Prot
Ghicome Boni
Forum
Victor
Emanuel
Prot
Bont
Canada Debt Cut Report Shows Yearly Reduction
The finance department released a statement noting a debt decrease in the last year of the war. The total net debt of Canada dropped by 11 million, bringing the current balance to about 2.87 billion dollars. The report outlines the substantial reductions achieved through wartime finance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ottawa
Ng Finance Department
Horvard M. Baruch
The
War Industries Board
Johns Hopling
Market Quotations by U S Government July 3 Readout
Washington report lists weekly market quotes for fruits vegetables hay dairy and grain and live stock. It records Chicago carlot prices for peaches oranges and potatoes, July 9 hay raises, dairy butter and cheese prices, grain bid ranges across Minneapolis Chicago and Kansas City, and Chicago hog price closes with ranges for cattle and calves.
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Washington
Chicago
Missouri
Kansas
Imperial Valley
Tom Watson
Georgia
Moria
New York
Browera
Valdosta
Timothy
Kauai City
Mairie
St. Louiss
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Kansan City
St Louis
St. Louie
Kansia City
Minneapolia
Fat Uwee
Rockefeller sells four residences to son for over 3 million
New York report states John D Rockefeller sells his four homes to his son for more than 3 million dollars. He reserves the right to occupy them until his death. Properties include Pocantown Hills estate in Westchester, 4 West Fifty-fourth Street townhouse, Lakewood New Jersey estate, and Orman Beach Florida winter home. The move affects estate management but not overall size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Johm BD. Rockefeller
Pocantien Hills
Westhester County
West Fifty-fourth Street
West Fifty-fifth Street
Lakewood
N. J
Orman Beach
Ex-Convict Seized After Threats to Mrs Obenchain
Deputy sheriff rushed to a bungalow to arrest Paul Omen, an ex convict jailed in Los Angeles County. Madelyn Obenchain, a former Isleton resident, faced a long-ago murder case involving J Belton Kennedy. Omen reportedly threatened to see her and warned of consequences if any interference occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obenchain
Los Angeles
Cal
Madelyn Obenchain
Paul Omen
Madelyn
President Coolidge Indicates Mellon and Herrick Likely to Stay
In a White House note Coolidge stated he has no indication that Secretary Mellon or Ambassador Herrick intend to resign. He noted both would retire soon only if they chose, but he expects them to remain in their current roles for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melion
Herrick
Coolidge
States Suffer From Heat in Midwest Cities
The text reports extreme heat across Kansas and Missouri with readings reaching 100 degrees in Wichita, Kansas City, Pittsburg, and surrounding areas. Cities including Hfooga and Bent show high temperatures as residents cope with the heat.
Road to Cost 18 Millions Denver Continental Divide Route
A report from Denver notes the planned cost to build the Continental Divide route through James Peak will exceed 15 million dollars. A county find jury declared. The report details the high expense and potential regional impact of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Tinnal
James Peak
Iowa State News Snapshot From 1925 Iowa Cities and Facts
A fragmented Iowa chronicle lists 1925 happenings across Des Moines Fort Des Moines Webster City Ames and Sioux City including school bond auctions for Des Moines fourteen city schools plans for a Fort Dodge Des Moines bus fleet labor and budget notes, population figures, tuberculosis accreditation, and state agricultural and industrial data. It notes tax reflections water and roadway items and a national guard encampment at Camp Dodge with five hundred officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Sinla University of Town
Fort Des Moines
Algo
Polk County
National Sewer Pipe Company
Webster City
Page Entinety
Shenandoah
Chirinda
Haimmifl
Des Moines Board of Cucation
Iogue
Sioux Ciy
Hia Was & Kain
Bconts
Ames
Towa
Bureau of Inborathtlatea
Board of
Waverly
Madon-American Legion
Atnrt
Hardin County
Mint
Jowa Department of Agriculture
Europa
London
Amsterdam
Holland
Arplane
Dow Molinos
Airy
National Guard
Camp Dodge
Companion
Park A Findlay
One Hundred Thirteenth Cavalry
T. G. Atkinson
Chicago
Iowa Society of Optometrists
Dan Moines
Mrs Fuller Praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Walpole New Hampshire woman testifies the product eased long term ailments including regularity and pain. She claims improved health and energy enabling her to care for two children and perform housework. Over 200000 women reportedly benefited from Lydia E Pinkham's remedy, with high overall approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walpole
N.H
Lyi E Pinkhar
Othara
Tam
Mra
A. Punter
New Hampshire
Lydia
Pinkham
Thoughts on conduct and leadership in society
Fragmented commentary on virtue and manners argues that natural leadership surfaces in crowds, yet genuine benevolence matters more. It narrates misused power, marriage and courtship norms, and cites Cannady’s crop data as a random agricultural aside amid social musings.
Wireless torpedo counters threat to aircraft
A newly invented air torpedo is described as capable of escaping defenses and targeting aircraft. The device is depicted as a countermeasure against hostile planes, potentially neutralizing pilots in aerial encounters.
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KE. B. Brossard
Tariff Commission
Mrs. Johanna .Gregg
Johanna Gregg
Chicago School Board
Bernard M. Baruch
U. S
John D
Iowa State News
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nboda
Alee
Oinnin
Mob
Bone Moon
Jers
GE Belians
Relle Llans
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