President Upholds Andrews Freehand in Prohibition Enforcement
President Coolidge supports General Andrews as assistant secretary of the treasury to organize enforcement forces without political interference. He will enforce the Volstead act across federal jurisdiction and construct new machinery with no appeals from his decisions. The president expects senators and representatives to refrain from interference as Republican leaders press for regional posts and other placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bwainpecott
Coolidge
Lincoln
Andrews
Uttle
General Andrews
State Prohibition
Department of Justice
General Andrews Ta
Still Hope to Avert Coal Strike in Britain
London reports a quieter mood as the Miners Federation withdraws formal strike threats. Bridgeman persuades both sides to a conference to smooth disputes while Prime Minister Baldwin plans a meeting with a Trade Union Congress committee to address the miners case amid the looming clash with coal mine owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Miners’ Federation
W. ©. Bridgeman
Admiralty
Hag
Baldwin
Trade Union Congress
Georgia Scions Debate Antilynching Measure in Georgia House
Georgia lawmakers consider an antilynching bill introduced in the House. The measure punishes officers for negligence in riot or mob violence with removal from office and allows a county sheriff to face a $5,000 suit per homicide and compensation for property damage, with net funds going to victims' families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Coal Conference Edges Toward Lengthy Negotiations
Report indicates talks between Tanners and operators over a new coal agreement in City New Jersey may follow a drawn out path similar to two years ago when coal digging halted for three weeks before a contract was settled.
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City
Rtlal
Ara
Textile workers strike in England amid mine protests
Fragmentary OCR notes describe workers on strike in England and opposition leaders seeking a compromise. The text references pit men and mine executives and hints at July events, signaling broader unrest in the textile and mining sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Léndean
Minere
Greb Baaily Dominates Despite Confused Reported Victory
A fragmented summary notes Greb Baaily winning a title amid unclear text. It mentions opponents or rivals like ugea and vilgsiy Grey and references a decision or bout outcome, with stray phrases suggesting a Columbus connection. The readable elements indicate a championship claim and unsettled reporting.
Scopes Found Guilty in Tennessee Antievolution Case
Dayton Tenn Thomas Scopes was found guilty of violating the Tennessee antievolution law and fined 100 dollars. Judge Raulston struck the testimony of William Bryan and refused to permit Clarence Darrow to testify. Bryan, in a post verdict statement, called the issue the dominant one for the nation and world. Defense costs totaled about 25000 with court costs over 900 as expert witnesses traveled from across the country. Attorneys on both sides bore their own fees.
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Dayton
Tenn
Thomas Scopes
Tennessee
Tennessee Bupremio Court
Raulaton
William 7. Bryan
Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Lssue
United States
John Thomas Scopes
Minera Rockwood Mine Entombs Eight Workers
After a conference among company, state and federal mine inspectors and leaders of the rescuers who had risked their lives, Rodger’s entry was closed and the eight entombed miners were resigned to their fate as the fire spread rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minera Rockwood
Tenn
Rodgera
Minera
Nicaraguans oppose American protestant mission
In Granada Nicaragua three American missionaries representatives of the Central American mission have been threatened their residence stoned and the mission bombed. The Protestant institution recently opened headquarters in Granada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Granada
Nicaragua
Granndg
Farmers No Longer in Shadow of Bankruptcy
Secretary Jardine announced that eight weeks on a western tour convinced him farmers are leaving the shadow of bankruptcy and confidence is returning. He said there would be no great demand for farm legislation as many farmers reported conditions were satisfactory and that it is best to press on with existing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jardine
French Have Moroccan Situation Well in Hand
Information reaches the general staff that Abd-el Krim's regulars are in full flight toward the north after rebels were abandoned. French troop concentration is believed to be for a powerful offensive, prompting alarm among Rif forces and leading tribes under duress to seek submission to the French.
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Tez
Morocco
Hors
Abd-el Krim
Ap Desiy
Riffan Ahgck
Wage gap highlighted at Atlantic City wage conference
Representatives of the anthracite miners told the Joint wage scale conference that wages granted in recent years, especially since 1923, have been far below the rising cost of living in Atlantic City. The discussion focused on the disparity between earnings and living costs for workers.
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Atlantic Oty
N. J
Italy
Anthracite Minera
Operitorg
Fragmented local notice hints at legal action
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a pledge or bond and a term eleven, with unclear entities. The readable parts suggest a legal or contractual notice but lack sufficient names or dates to specify parties or deadlines.
Evolution Suit Sparks Federal Court Question Over Bible Respect
Washington case challenges teaching of evolution in schools under a rider to the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Government employee Loren H. Wittner prompts the suit claiming funds may be blocked from schools whose superintendents or teachers show disrespect for the Holy Bible. Judge Siddons ordered two district officials and Wittner to appear to show cause for an injunction. The case may differ from Dayton Tenn., permitting broad evidence from scientists religious liberals fundamentalists clergy and educators.
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Washington
Loren Hi. Wittner
District of Columbia
Justica Siddons
Supreme Court
Daniel J. Donavan
James R. Lunby
Mr. White
Dayton
Tenn
B. H. Dolby
Wittner
Shipping Board Delays Scrapping Bid Until Legal View
The Shipping Board faces doubt over selling ships not obsolete or damaged for scrapping. President Coolidge was asked to have the attorney general interpret the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Pending that opinion, board defers action on President Palmer of Fleet Corporation's recommendation to accept Ford Motor Company's bid of 1.7 million dollars for 200 ships.
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Shipping Board
Low Point
Washington
Coolidge
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Ford Afator Company
Debt Talks Set With Belgium and Other Nations
Secretary Mellon and the debt funding commission will return to Washington August 8 to open negotiations with Belgium. Conferences will be held through August and September with representatives from France, Italy, Czecho Slovak and other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellon
Debt Funding Commission
Belgium
Rance
Italy
Czecho Bioyakin
Condemned Man Granted Stay of Execution in Chicago
Judge Joseph B. David of the Superior bench granted an indetermin risultato stay of execution for Upsell Scott, condemned to hung for the murder of Joseph Maurer, a drug clerk. The jury granted the stay on the grounds the doomed man had become insane since sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph B. David
Upsell Scott
Joseph Maurer
American Citizen Slain by Brigands in China
Mor gan Palmer a New York native long resident in the Far East, was killed after brigands attacked a village near his ranch on the Sungari river in Hopkain Manchuria on July 28. The report notes the attackers caused a fatal confrontation as villagers were frightened and sought to defend themselves. Palmer had been living in the Far East for years and his death marks a violent incident during regional unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkain
Manchuria
Sungari
Morgan Palmer
New York
Far East
Prohibition Director Named in True Bill Report
Maj. Percy Owen federal prohibition director and several stall members were named in a true bill voted by the federal grand jury investigating the $1,000,000 pheromental wing scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Percy Owen
Prohibition
Federal Grand Jury
Mills to Cut Wages Across Eastern Firms
Lawrence and Moose report that International Worsted Mills Nelden Worsted Mills and Dove Manufacturing will cut wages by 10 percent following American Woolen Company as the lead in wage reductions across eastern mills.
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Lawrence
Moose
International Worsted Mills
Nelden Worsted Mifls
Dove Manufacturing Company
American, Woolen Company
Miners Reject Binding Peace Pact in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City the wage scale conference saw mine operators propose that miners bind themselves to peace pending arbitration if an agreement is not reached. The miners rejected the binding proposal during the meeting, keeping the dispute active.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Themaclo
Afrika
Forest Fire Losses Heavy Across United States
A Washington report states forest fires in the United States last year swept over 20 million acres and caused substantial damage. Officials note heavy losses and significant impacts on land and timber resources nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Denver Charity Donation Reported In Daughter’s Memory
Mrs Verner Reed of Denver reportedly gave 61 million dollars to charity in the name of her late daughter Margery Need Mayo. Lawyers for the Reed family announced the act as a memorial gesture respecting the young woman’s memory.
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Denver
Mra
Verner
Reed
Margery ‘Need Mayo
Oou
Government Market Quotations for Fruits Vegetables and More
Washington report lists prices for week ending July 12 across commodities. Includes cobbler potatoes, Georgia Elberta peaches, cantaloupes, watermelons, dairy butter and cheese, live stock prices, grains futures, hay and alfalfa bids. Notable figures from Chicago, Kansas City, St Louis and other centers.
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Washington
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Georgia
Elberta
Imperial Valley
Arizona
North Carolina
Georgis Tom Watron
New York
Whal
Wisconsin
Young Americas
Atinnespolls
St. Loui
Konanes City
Bt Louis
Kanana City
Kanaas City
Bt. Louis
Kanan City
St Louis
Kansas City
The
Mellon Fights Publication Rule In Tax List Law
Secretary Mellon will urge repeal of publicity provisions requiring newspaper publication of tax lists despite Supreme Court authorization. He reiterates opposition and will push Congress to strike the provision. The move aims to remove mandated publication requirements from the revenue law.
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Mellon
Washington
Supreme Court
Pwhiletty
Congress
Garment Union Split Aims Nationwide Action
The insurgents plan nationwide reach with Chicago Philadelphia and Boston meetings to rally ILGWU locals against the joint board. Expulsion of 77 local officers over alleged Communistic activity sparked internal warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Jocals
Flood Ravages Trinidad as Meket Wire River Roars Through
Destructive flood follows a cloudburst in Trinidad Colorado tearing through lowland areas. The Meket Wire river washed out bridges and railroad tracks, destroying hundreds of homes and causing heavy property damage across the town.
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Trinidad
Colo
Wire
France Names Expert for Debt Commission in Washington
France appoints Deputy Henri Franklin-Boutl-Jon as chairman of the debt funding commission heading to Washington. Prime Minister Joseph Caillaux also plans to travel to Washington on Joay as unforeseen developments occur.
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France
Debt Commission
Parla
Henri Franklin-Boutl- Jon
Washington
Joseph Cailaux
Brookhart Gains in Count In Stouk Brookhart Race
Senator Bradhiitt of Town gained about 800 votes as the net result of a recount in the Stouk Brookhart senatorial contest. In the recount of paper ballots 270 precisely have been disposed of.
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Brookhart
Waslington
Bradhiitt
Town
Stouk- Brookhart
Gondola of MacMillan Arctic Expedition Reaches Arctic Circle
The Gondola of the MacMillan Arctic expedition neared the Arctic Circle after an hour's run on July 22. The delayed voyage faced disputes but reached this northern milestone near the circle, marking a notable leg in the expedition.
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Washington
Iowa State News Highlights From Des Moines and State
A wide collection of Iowa items from Des Moines and towns statewide. Notes on streetcar incidents, automobile registrations, and county bank activity. Plans for road building, poultry conventions, and state health measures. School population figures and tax law changes also reported.
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Capitol Street
Mt Town City
Bixviews
Pansingera
Des Moines
Tarret
Story County
Juna
Jawa
Unk Yesir
Schleswhe
Jown Light Heat and Power Company
Menlo
State Bonus Board
Audubon
Board of Supervisora
Iowa American Legionnaires
American Legion
Omaha
American Poultry Association
State Board of Health
American Kennet Club
Des Moinen Ang
Improvementa
Muscatine
Chicago, Rock Iplant & Pacitte Railway Company
Han
United States Department of Labor
Camp Dodge Pool
Variely
Lawn
Story County Farm Bureau
Teuid of
Cady Counity
Grinwold
American Lasson
Iowa
Iowa Floriicultural Society
University of Iowa
Memorial Union
Fremont County Board of Puriervisors
Shenandoah
Parrogat
Red Oak
Riverton
Griswold
Rock Island Railroad
Sinta
Ind
Nguren
Home Yeast Contest Draws Wide Public Interest
The Home Yeast word contest attracted many letters from across towns as entrants tried to form English words from the letters in Home Yeast. Winners ranged from 100 words to 700 words, with 700-word entries earning top prizes but only 220 recognized as valid. Prizes included $16 to Rosa Yearlon of Titon and multiple $5 and $1 awards to residents in Winterset, Avoca, Perry, Spencer, and others, with notable mentions of grocers and winners across Iowa towns. Home Yeast promotes its dry yeast as the market’s strongest and fastest rising, offering a free booklet and sample, and inviting dealers to inquire about a three-month prospect.
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Fir Town
Revelver
Wilea
Incnengo
Plecon
Cout
Letla
Olmstead
Parkersburg
Rosa Yearlon
Titon
Candaca Packird
Tenwick
Janet Tidriel
Mt. Ayr
Min Janiea
Murrla
Avoca
Whiter Melroy
Winterset
Myrtle Abernathy
Kirkville
Jiclen Trooker
Mra
T. Kosht
Laura Gream
Drcomfeld
Codlin
Adel
W. H. Geott
Birmingham
Rt. Y
Laurencia Koob
Stemyen
Alfred I. Shaw
Wantings
Will Boren
Knoxville
G. J. Struthers
Weat Bend
Frank Schlossen
Maurice
Agnes Bloom
Milo
Prorence Kinneey
Mho
A. R. Desch
Spencer
M. J. Donovan
Perry
Geo. Schurr
Straban
Ora Werls
Wichard Mulder
Furbergburg
Starkey
Hollgrewlion
Home Yeast Company
Montreya Avent
Chicago
Reverted to Old Breakfast Standby Feud Among Cattlemen
Three cattlemen from near Coles City Kansas shipped cattle to Kayasay City market using a warnie feeight. They arrived safely at the tools yard and bet on cattle weights, the loser to fund a six dollar breakfast per man. The loser argued for each man to give his order as menu deliberations continued amid clashes at the Lloston Nouge hostelry. The host ordered "Migs, please bring these gentlemen five dollars worth of tan at ogKs apiece."
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Coles City
Kan
Kayasay
Warnie | Feeight
Thatools Yard
Fe Meni Welng
Tn Waltrous
Hiying
Migs
Purtemouth Conference Named for Peace Talks Site
President Roosevelt named Purtemouth, N. Fl as the location for the Russo Japanese envoy conference on a peace treaty. The summer meeting was chosen to avoid hardships from weather and elmatic rain, with several other places considered before final designation.
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Purtemouth
N. Fl
Roosevelt
Japan
Primitive gesture of prayer and outstretched hands
The text describes clapping hands in prayer as a natural attitude seen in humans, likening it to primitive facial expressions. It notes the act as a conventional form of this innate gesture, suggesting its universal presence across early human behavior.
A Lady of Distinction Receives Delicate Perfume Fame
An advertisement extols a refined woman’s fragrance influence as a distinction. It describes a beauty routine using Quattcura Bosp and hot water to cleanse, followed by Quiicura Tulcum powder to leave clear, healthy skin.
Expensive gift worries despite strange men advice
A fragmentary exchange shows concern about accepting costly presents from unfamiliar men, with a counterpoint about its perceived normalcy from a mother. The dialogue hints at social pressures and personal boundaries in gift-giving dynamics.
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Mrn
Noherts
MarJirle—Qrieious
Persian Phone Lines Telephona Inemen Erect Road and Yard Work
From 1880 to 1928 Alna's mineral production totaled 17,027,000 dollars with about 341,000,000 in gold. The note mentions possible road or yard work under government decree and references electric or telephonic lines and local authorities.
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Alnain
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