Coolidge backs Andrews in enforcing prohibition act
Swampscott Mass President Coolidge empowers Lincoln G Andrews assistant secretary of the treasury to organize prohibition enforcement without political interference. He will handle construction of the enforcement machinery and will not hear appeals. The President aims to keep senators and politicians from meddling as Andrews enforces federal prohibition measures.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Lincoln G Andrews
the Treasury
General Andrews
Department of Justice
Still Hope to Avert Coal Strike in Britain
In Britain the Miners Federation had announced a July 81 strike date but mediation by W. C. Bridgeman has helped bridge the gap. Prime Minister Baldwin agreed to meet a special Trade Union Congress committee authorized to handle the miners' case in the looming dispute.
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Britain
London
Miners’ Federation
Col Nerley
W. C. Bridgeman
Admiralty
Baldwin
Trade Union Congress
Georgia Antilynching Measure Sparks House Debate
Georgia legislators discussed an antimob violence bill in the House of Representatives. The measure would remove any officer found guilty of negligence in riot crimes and allow suits against the county sheriff for six thousand dollars per mob homicide, with damages to victims’ families and property.
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Georgia
Atlanta
House of Representatives
Coal Conference Expected to Last Through August
Atlantic City miners and operators say talks to replace the expiring coal agreement will be lengthy. Observers compare the process to the two years ago stalemate that led to a three week mining stoppage before a new contract was set.
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Atlantic City
N. J
al Armers
Textile Workers on Strike in England Reported
Text fragment notes a broad strike by textile workers in England led by London operatives and other woolen industries. The date and many details are unclear, but it mentions reductions in age and labor, protests, and government or ministry attempts at compromise without effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Brad Wwdr
Harr Greb Wins Clear Decision Over Britton in Kansas
Harry Greb, top lightweight contender, defeated Britton of Columbus in their ten round bout at imbus Kansas, taking the decision on points. Greb dominated with faster hands and cleaner blows as Britton pressed late.
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Harr
Greb
Britton Imbus
Kan
Harry Greb
Britton of
Columbus
Pextne
Scopes Found Guilty In Tennessee Antievolution Case
Dayton Tenn Thomas Scopes was convicted of violating the Tennessee antievolution law and fined the minimum $100. The jury verdict prompts a Tennessee Supreme Court appeal within 60 days. Judge Rauerson struck Bryan’s testimony and barred Darrow from testifying. Defense costs are cited around 25,000 with court costs exceeding 300 and expert-witness expenses estimated between 20,000 and 25,000.
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Dayton, Tenn
Thomas Scopes
Tennessee Supreme Court
Tudge Rauleton
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Mr. Bryan
United States
John Thomas Scopes
Miners Entombed as Rodgers Entry Is Closed
After a conference among company, state and federal mine inspectors and rescue leaders who had risked life to save mates, Rodgers entry was closed and eight miners entombed as the fire spread rapidly.
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Rockwood
Tenn
Rodgers
Nicaraguans Oppose American Missionaries
In Granada Nicaragua three American missionaries from the Central American mission faced threats. Their residence was stoned and a mission property bombed as protests grew against the Protestant institution recently opened headquarters in the city.
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Washington
Granada
Nicaragua
Farmers No Longer in Shadow of Bankruptcy
Secretary Jardine announced that his eight weeks western tour convinced him farmers are emerging from the shadow of bankruptcy and confidence is returning. He said there would not be a great demand for farm legislation as many farmers report conditions are satisfactory and best left alone.
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Washington
Jardine
Bis
Ant Mpany
Lin
French Hold Moroccan Crisis as Regulars Starve Rebels
Information from the general staff reports Abd-al Krim's regulars are fleeing north after the rebels were abandoned to their fate. French troop concentration signals a planned offensive, while tribesmen pressured to join the Red banners may submit to French rule.
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Fes
Morocco
Abd-al Krim
Higher Wage Not Equal to Present Living Cost
Representatives of the anthracite miners at a joint wage scale conference argued that wages granted in past years, especially since 1923, have been substantially exceeded by the cost of living in Atlantic City New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Cigarettes Barred in Great Britain
The article notes Britain bars the import or use of American cigarettes amid tobacco regulation. It identifies political or trade actions affecting American tobacco products and mentions potential implications for merchants and consumers. The piece provides a snapshot of early trade restrictions shaping international tobacco policy.
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Great
Britain
Fragmentary War Era Card Phrase
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Tacna Arien pledge and a ritual phrase. The readable bits hint at a military or ceremonial line, with partial references to allegiance or greeting, but the fragment lacks clear names, dates, places, or a coherent event to anchor a full summary.
Evolution suit sparks federal court challenge in DC
Washington court seeks to determine if teaching evolution disrespects the Holy Bible under a 1926 DC appropriation ban. Loren H. Wittner, a government employee, faces injunction action with officials Donovan and Leaby ordered to appear July 25. Attorney Dolby argues broader interpretation could invite endless evidentiary input from scientists and religious leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loren H. Wittner
District of Columbia
Justice Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Daniel J. Donovan
James BR. Leaby
Mr. White
Apear
Dayton
Tenn
B. H. Dolby
Wittner
Shipping Board Seeks Legal Ruling on Scrapping Ships
Washington merchants question if the Shipping Board may sell ships not clearly obsolete or damaged. President Coolidge was asked to have the attorney general construe the 1920 Merchant Marine Act on ship scrapping. Pending opinion, the board delays action on Palmer’s bid to sell 200 Ford-backed ships for 1.7 million.
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Shipping Board
Law Point
Washington
Merchora
The
Coolidge
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Debt talks to open August with Belgium and others
Secretary Mellon chairs the debt funding commission and returns to Washington August 8 to begin negotiations with Belgium. Conferences will run through August and September with representatives from France Italy Czechoslovakia and other nations.
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Washington
Mellon
Debt Funding Commission
Belgium
France
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Condemned man Russell Scott given stay of execution
Judge Joseph B. David of the Superior bench granted an indefinite stay of execution for Russell Scott who was condemned to hang for the murder of drug clerk Joseph Maurer. The stay was ordered on the ground that the doomed man had become a gone since his sentence.
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Chicago
Joseph B. David
Russell Scott
Joseph Maurer
American Citizen Slain by Brigands in China
Morgan Palmer of New York, long resident in the Far East, was killed while guiding villagers near his Bungari river ranch during an attempted brigand raid on July 29 in Harbin Manchuria.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Morgan Palmer
New York
Far East
Prohibition Director Named in True Bill in Wine Scandal
Chicago Major Percy Owen federal prohibition director and several staff were reported named in a true bill voted by a federal grand jury investigating the $1,000,000 sacramental wine scandal.
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Chicago
Maj
Percy Owen
Prohibition
Staf
Mills Cut Wages Across Eastern Mills
Lawrence Alabama reports that International Worsted Mills Selden Worsted Mills and Dove Manufacturing will reduce wages by 10 percent following American Woolen Company. Announcement states wage cuts are to take effect in the near term.
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Lawrence
Alass
International Worsted
Selden Worsted Mille
Dove Manufacturing Company
American Woolen Company
Miners Reject Binding Peace Pledge in Wage Talks
In Atlantic City the miners rejected proposals by anthracite mine operators to bind workers not to strike if no wage scale agreement is reached, pending arbitration on disputed matters during the conference.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Dlappte
Forest Fires in U S Damage Billions Reported
Reports show 20 million acres burned in a single year across the United States causing an estimated damage of 38 million dollars. Authorities note forests suffered extensive losses and firefighting costs were substantial nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Denver woman donates one million to charity in memory of daughter
Mrs Verner Z Resg of Denver gives one million dollars to charity in memory of her daughter Margery Treed Mayo who died recently. The large gift aims to support causes tied to the family’s faith and community needs.
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Denver
Verner Z. Resg
Margery Treed’ Mayo
Afra
U S Government Market Quotations July 17
Washington reports weekly government market bids on fruits vegetables dairy live stock and grains. Prices span cobbler potatoes carrot market Georgia watermelon stock dairy butter and wholesale dairy yields with wheat corn oats hay across Chicago Kansas City and St Louis markets.
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Washington
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Georgia
North Carolina
New York
Wisconsin
Minnespolla
St. Loula
Kansas City
Kansan City
St Loula
Kansans City
St. Louis
Kaners City
Mellon to press repeal of tax list publicity law
Secretary Mellon will urge Congress to repeal the publicity provision of the revenue law. Despite Supreme Court permission for newspaper publication, Mellon has shifted from opposition to support repeal and will seek action to remove the objectionable requirement.
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Mellon
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Garment Union Split To Be Nation Wide
The insurgents plan a nation wide push with three locals of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union opposing the joint board. They will hold meetings in Chicago Philadelphia and Boston and seek support from workers in other cities. Internal warfare erupted after 77 officers were expelled for Communist activity.
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New York
Internation Ladies’ Garment Workers
Wnion
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Destructive Flood Follows Cloudburst in Trinidad Colorado
Destructive flooding followed a cloudburst in Trinidad and caused widespread damage along the Picket Wire river. Hundreds of homes flooded bridges wrecked railroad tracks washed out and heavy property damage occurred.
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Trinidad
Colo
France Names Expert for Debt Commission
France appoints Deputy Henri Franklin fouil Jon as chairman of the debt funding commission. Wallington Joseph Cuillaux, finance minister, will also travel to Washington unless unforeseen events occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Debt Commission
Paris
Henri Franklin-fouil- Jon
Wallington
Joseph Cuillaux
Washington
Brookhart Gains in Count in Breck Senatorial Contest
Senator Brookhart of Town gained votes in a recount dispute in Breck. The recount of paper ballots shows about 270 precincts disposed of as part of the process.
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Brookhart
Washington
Breck
Bondoin Arctic Expedition Near Circle July 22
A near Arctic Circle region report states the MacMullan Arctic expedition moved within four degrees of the circle on July 22. The dispatch arrives delayed, detailing progress and current position as it seeks a safe course.
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Arctic Circle
Washington
Bondoin
MacMullan Arctic Expedition
Iowa State News Highlights Rural Growth and Local Projects
Iowa reports road and rail improvements, new bank plans in Menlo, and farm programs. Des Moines hosts poultry and dog shows, with 700 to 800 breeders expected. Muscatine and Grundy County outline improvements. State bonus claims exceed 1,600. corn and wheat crops look good as grade school enrollments rise in Des Moines.
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Capitol Street
Thu
Unowo
Schleswig
Bishi Heat and Power Company
Menlo
Menlo State Bank
Iowa
State Bonus Board
Audubon
Board of Supervisors
Autericuk Legionaries
American Legion
Tmeda
Oameha
Lown
Lown Service Company
Ret Oak
Des Moines
Afbeth Unin
American Poultry
Itla
Chicago, Kock Tbland & Pacific Railway Company
Jane
United States Department of Labor
Camp Dodge Pool
Jaws
Story County
Constaunty Soldiers' Reunion
Grinwold
Towa
Eran Conditona
Lawn Horticultural Society
Slongydeah
Farragut
Led Oak
Riverton
Tom Miles
Griswold
Rock Teland
Board of Education
Aehool
Ocal
Home Yeast Contest Winners Announced
The Home Yeast Company held a word contest with entries formed from its letters. Prizes totaled $25 to the top English word writers, with a first prize winner submitting over 700 words but only 220 recognized. multiple winners listed across towns in Iowa. The ad promotes Home Yeast as a leading dry yeast, offers a recipe booklet, and invites dealers to inquire about a future prospectus.
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Wome
Lacy
Pleerp
Olmuteod
Merkerneburg
Rosa Yeorlan
Candace Mackird
Turnwick
Annet Tidrlelk
Aimhphy Erletson
Spencer
Mac C. Mi Collam
Mast Newton
van Forsen
Adal
Elmer Appenzeller
Houton
Clarence L. Seth
Oskaloosa
Plm
Watt
Ireton
Afra
Rosa Smith
Griswold
Edith Murray
Monroe
Tanreacia Rood
Remsen
Alfred J. Shivw
Hastings
Will Boren
Knoxvile
G. J. Struthers
West Bend
Frank Schlessen
Myurica
Age New Room
Milo
Florence Kimacy
Mra
A. R. Deseh
M. J. Donovan
Perry
Tome
Ula
Tome Yeast Company
Montrose Aven
Chicago
Reverted to Old Breakfast Standby in Cattlemen Bet
Three cattlemen from near Mite Oity Kon each shipped a car of cattle to Kuna City market. They wagered on weight at Black yard, loser hot breakfast. they registered at Mogson house. Next morning, after menu consultation, the judge notes the diners ordered ham and beef.
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Mite Oity
Kon
Kuna City
Black Yard
Lenny
Mogson
Roosevelt Plan for Treaty Talks Disputed Weather Delays
The article notes President Roosevelt backing a conference between Russia and Japan to frame a peace treaty. Climate and long candles (likely weather) delayed the talks, with the meeting held during summer and speculation that participation would hinge on favorable conditions and key figures named in the draft.
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Comfort
Portsnoth
N. IL
M Roosevelt
Onvoyd
Russia
Japan
Primitive gesture of clasping hands in prayer explained
Describes the hand posture as a natural attitude and a conventional form seen in humans. Asserts that clasped hands signal begging a favor to a superior and reflect a primitive human instinct.
A Lady of Distination Promoted by Delicate Perfume Influence
An advertisement claims that a refined woman’s allure comes from the perfume she uses. It promotes Gutieura Soap with hot water to cleanse pores and Cutieura Talcum powder to dust the skin for a clear, sweat, healthy complexion.
Untitled Exchange Cautions on Accepting Gifts
A dialogue shows Marjorie warning against accepting expensive gifts from strangers while a mother questions the strangeness of such generosity. The exchange contrasts cautious behavior with the temptation of costly offers from unfamiliar men.
Alorg Mining Output Valuable Gold In 1880s to 1929
Government decree in Perala allows new road and telephonic lines to be treated under system called Lelephone Inemen as Alorg mining advances. From 1880 to 1929 Alae Ki an mineral production reached 617,027,000 with about 841,000,000 in gold noted across the period.
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Alorg
Perala
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Tennessee
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Slenderson
Texas
Teachers’ College
Columbia
Armenia
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Warda
U. S
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