President Coolidge Names C Andrews to Lead Prohibition Enforcers
President Coolidge gives Lincoln C Andrews broad authority to organize federal prohibition enforcement with no political interference. Andrews is told to proceed with new enforcement machinery and to enforce the Volstead Act under federal jurisdiction. The president will not entertain appeals and warns politicians to refrain from meddling or challenging his selections for regional administrators and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swampscott
Atase
Coolage
Lincoln “C. Andrews
Treasry
Coolidge
General Andrews
Still Hope to Avert Coal Strike in Britain
British miners and coal mine owners show signs of bridging their rift as mediation by W Bridgeman the first lord of the admiralty leads to talks. Prime Minister Baldwin agrees to meet a special Trade Union Congress committee carrying the miners case amid the looming dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miners’ Federation
Col Neries
W. ©. Bridgeman
Admiralty
Baldwin
Trade Union Congress
Georgia Antilynching Measure Debated in Atlanta
Georgia lawmakers discuss an antimob violence bill in Atlanta. The draft would remove any officer guilty of neglect in mob violence, allow suits against county sheriffs for each homicide, and require payment of the full property damage with proceeds then go to the victims’ heirs after costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atanta
House ‘of Representatives
Coal Conference Heads Toward Lengthy Negotiations
Atlantic City New Jersey reports that coal miners and operators plan to extend talks on a new contract beyond August. Observers warn negotiations may mirror a two year old pattern, with a three week coal dig shutdown preceding a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
WN. J
Coal Minera
Antil
Textile Workers Strike in England Expands
A large scale textile workers strike in England expanded after executives ordered a pit strike. The movement, noted as broad in scope, mentions thousands of workers and wide proportions across regions, signaling mounting labor unrest and potential impact on supply chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Milgers
Harry Greb Edges Britton in Close Decision
Harry Greb secures a narrow victory over Britton in a boxing decision. The bout features sharp exchanges and a clear winner in a tightly contested match. Details from the ring indicate Greb controlled the pace with quick combinations and effective defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Greb
Britton
Columbur
Scopes Found Guilty in Tennessee Evolution Trial
Thomas Scopes is convicted of violating the Tennessee anti evolution law and fined 100. The Tennessee Supreme Court appeal is expected within 60 days a year later Judge Kaulston excluded William J Bryan testimony Darrow was not called Bryan called the verdict a dwarfed issue The defense spent about 25000 on the case with court costs over 300 and expert witnesses costs between 20000 and 25000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deyton
Tenn
Thomas Scopes
Tennessee Supreme Court
Kaulston
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Clarence Darrow
United States
John Thomas Scopes
Miners Entombed After Rodgers Entry Closure
After a conference of company, state and federal mine inspectors and rescue leaders, Rodgers entry was closed and the eight entombed miners were left to their fate as a fire spread rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Tenn
Rodgers
Nicaraguan Oppose American Missionaries Threats Rise
In Granada Nicaragua three American missionaries linked to the Central American mission faced threats as residences were stoned and their headquarters bombed. The Protestant mission had recently opened its Granada base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Granada
Nicaragua
Farmers No Longer in Shadow of Bankruptcy
Secretary Jardine announced his eight week western tour convinced him farmers are out of the bankruptcy shadow and confidence is returning. He said there would be little demand for farm legislation as many farmers feel conditions are adequate and should be left alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jardine
French Aid Moves Against Moroccan Unrest
Information from Fez, Morocco indicates Abd-el Krim's regulars flee north after rebels were left to their fate. French troops concentrate for a likely offensive as Riffan shock troops show alarm and tribesmen pressed by duress ready to submit to the French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Fez
Morocco
Abd-el Krim
Trig
Anthracite miners urge wage scale fairness in conference
Representatives at the joint wage scale conference with operators argue that wages granted in past years especially since 1928 have been substantially exceeded by the cost of living in Atlantic City New Jersey. The point is presented as evidence that current wages do not meet living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Still Another Evolution Suit Advances in DC Case
Washington authorities prepare an action that could push the evolution dispute into federal courts over whether teaching the theory disrespects the Holy Bible. Loren H. Wittner, a government employee, filed the suit referencing the District of Columbia appropriation bill linking salaries to absence of disrespect for the Bible. Justice Siddons ordered two district officials to appear July 28 to show cause for an injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Daniel J. Donovan
James
R. Lusby
Mr. White
Apear
Dayton
Tenn
B. H. Dolby
Warner
Shipping Board Seeks Opinion on Scrapping Ships
Washington reports doubt among Shipping Board members about selling ships for scrap unless proven obsolete or damaged. President Coolidge was asked to have the attorney general interpret the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 regarding ship sales. Until that opinion arrives, the board will defer action on President Palmer’s Fleet Corp bid of 1.7 million dollars for 200 ships from Ford Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Low Point
Washington
Orisen
Shipping Board Ua
Coolidge
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Debt Talks Set To Open August 3 In Washington
Secretary Melton head of the debt funding commission will return to Washington on August 3 to open negotiations with Belgium. Conferences will run through August and September with representatives from France Italy Czechoslovakia and other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Melton
Debt Funding Commission
Belghum
France
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Condemned Man Granted Indefinite Stay of Execution
Judge Joseph B. David of the Superior bench granted an indefinite stay of execution for Russell Scott, condemned to hang for the murder of Joseph Maurer, a drug clerk. The stay was issued because the doomed man had become too gone since his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph B. David
Russell Scott
Joseph Maurer
American Citizen Slain by Brigands in China
Blorgan Palmer, a New York native long resident in the Far East, was killed near his Sungari river ranch while helping villagers defend against brigands on July 20 in Barbin Manchuria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Barbin
Manchuria
Sungari
Blorgan Palmer
New York
Tag ° Far East
Prohibition Director Named in True Bill
Chicago reports Maj. Percy Owen federal prohibition director and several staff named in a true bill by the federal grand jury investigating the $1,000,000 sacramental wine scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Percy Owen
Prohibition
Federal Grand Jury
Mills Cut Wages Across Eastern Mills in 10 Percent Cut
Lawrence reports Moss The International Vorated mills and the Selden Wersteg mill using the Dove Manufacturing company as models to reduce wages by ten percent following the lead of the American Woolen company. The move affects workers across several mills in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Moss
International Vorated
Selden Wersteg
Dove Manufacturing Company
American Woolen Company
Miners Reject Arbitration Pact at Wage Conference
Miners refuse to bind themselves to a peace agreement proposed by acid mine operators at Atlantic City wage scale conference. The plan, awaiting arbitration on disputed matters, was rejected by miners during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Heroe
Forest Fires Hit U S With Heavy Losses This Year
Reports from Washington show United States forest fires across the year burned over 20.1 acres of land and caused about 90 damage estimated at 38 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Lund
Charity Gift From Mrs Verner Sparks Attention
A public notice reports Mrs Verner has donated one million dollars to charity. The act is tied to her daughter Margery Teed and follows a statement by her husband’s legal counsel. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denvey
Verner
Denyar
Margery Teed. Mayo
Tpg. Head
Iowa State News Briefs Bring Mix Of Projects And Plans
Iowa reports streetcar service expansion, a new bank in Menlo, and the sale of Municipal Light and Power to Iowa Light Heat and Power for 45000. Des Moines sees 300 riders on first day of streetcar, while county and state projects include road diagonals, poultry shows, crop conditions, and school population changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Street
Iown City
Deg Moines
Story County
Ecmnonics Club
Behleswis
Iowa Light Heat and Power Ccompany
Menlo
Mento State Bank
State Bonus Board
Audubon
Supervigora
Towa
American Legionaires
Imhe
American Legion Convention
Parnie
Omaha
All Corns
Iowa
Red Oak
Tes Moines
American Poultry Association
State Board of Health
American Kennel Elk
Des Moines
Muscatine
Chicago, Hock Island & Pacific Railway Company
United States Department of Inbor
Camp Dodge Pool
Iife
Fera
Story County Farm Bureau
Terit
Nelion
Cass County Goldicra
Griswold
Lowd
Iowa Forticultsural Society
Rimmer Kehalon Studente
Universlty of Laws
Memorial Union Union
Fremont County Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah
Fareragut
Ings
Relsonk
Riverton
Hayes
Rock Island Railroad
Usking Rege
Das Moines
State
Board of Education
Hia
Oval Board
U S Government Market Quotations July 11 Highlights
Washington reports weekly market quotes for fruits vegetables and dairy goods, showing cobbler potatoes Lord Kansas Missouri prices, Georgia peaches, Arizona stock, North Carolina meats, watermelons and standard car freight ranges. Dairy closing butter scores and Wisconsin wholesale prices listed, plus Chicago hogs, beef cattle, veal, lambs and fat ewes, followed by grain and hay quotes across Minneapolis Chicago St Louis Kansas City and other markets.
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Washington
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Georgia
Eix
Imperial Valley
North Carolina
Tom Watson
New York
Wisconsin
Aquare
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansan City
Kansas City
Isae City
Haenaan City
St.Louis
Kennae City
Kanone City
Kanana City
Mellon Opposes Tax List Publication Push
Secretary Mellon plans to urge repeal of publicity provisions in the revenue law. He states he has not changed his opposition to publication of tax lists despite a Supreme Court authorization. He will strive to persuade Congress to remove the objectionable requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Garment Union Split Aims National Campaign
The row within the International Ladies Garment Workers Union splits into a nationwide fight as insurgents plan meetings in Chicago Philadelphia and Boston to gain broader support. 77 local officers were expelled for communistic activity fueling the internal conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lovsla
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Destructive Flood Follows Cloudburst in Trinidad Colorado
A cloudburst sent the Lie Pickett Wire river roaring through Trinidad Colorado, dividing towns as floodwaters wrecked hundreds of homes. Bridges were washed out and railroad tracks damaged, causing extensive property loss and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colo
Picket Wire
France Names Expert for Debt Commission Chairman
The French government appointed Deputy Menrl Franklin-Boull ion as chairman of the debt funding commission heading to Washington. Finance Minister Joseph Calllaux plans to accompany him unless unforeseen events occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Debt Commission
Menrl Franklin-Boullion
Debt Funding Commission
Washington
Joseph Calllaux
Brookhart Gaina In Count Wosshington Reelection Bid
In the recount of paper ballots in the Brookhart Relatorial contest about 800 votes were the net result. The recount covered 270 precincts that were disposed of, affecting the outcome in the Black.
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Brookhart Gaina
Wosshington
Benaator Brookhart
Ows
Brookhart
Bowdoin Arctic Expedition Near Arctic Circle July 22
A delayed dispatch reports the Bowdain of the MacMillan Arctic expedition neared the Arctic circle within hours of July 22. The message confirms progress and situates the party close to perilously high latitudes as they push toward the polar region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Circle
Washington
Home Yeast Contest Winners Named In Chicago Ad
The Home Yeast Company in Chicago reports a flood of contest letters. Winners ranged from 180 words to over 700 with 220 valid words recognized. First prize went to an entry over 700 words. many recipients listed include Rosa Yerrian and L S Starkey among others from towns such as Tilton Spencer and Winterset. The ad promotes Tome Yeast and offers recipe booklets and a free sample to housewives, inviting dealers to participate in a three month program.
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Whicago
Plecus
Na Folly
Burg
Rosa Yerrlan
Tilton
Candace Packard
Turwick
Janet Tidvick
Ayr
James
Laorris
Avoca
Walter Melroy
Winterset
Myrtle Alcratiy
Kirkville
Tielen Brooker
D. T. Kosht
Yale
Bre
Lauran Greshan
Bloomfield
Godiin
Adel
W. HH. Scott
Mrmingham
BR. P. Tool, Monroa; Mra. Adolph Erickson
Spencer
Ars
Mae CO
Collam
Hast Newton
Yin Wossen
Adal
Elmer Appenzeler
Bouton
Clarence L. Sell
Oskaloosa
Po M. Watt
Ireton
Ross Smith
Grinwole
Mew
Edith Murray
Monroe
Laurenda Koob
Remsen
Mra
Home Yeast Company
Montrose Avenue
Chicago
Selin 3
Olinstead
Arkeoris
Reverted to Old Breakfast Standby
Three cattlemen from Dodge City and Kun shipped a carload of cattle to Kansas City. They bet on the weight, set a zero dollar bet, and later order meals as the host and guests negotiate. The scene ends with a request for five dollars worth of eggs and ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Kun
Kansans
Som Freigle
Ho Diya
Pulte
Waltresa
Milas
Portsmouth Ny Ua Named by Roosevelt for Peace Conference
The article notes President Roosevelt naming Portsmouth New York as the site for envoys from Thusshs and Japan to finalize a peace treaty. Due to climatic conditions the conference was moved to a cooler location, with observers noting heat would hinder deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comfort
Portsmouth
Roosevelt
Japan
Clasping Hands in Prayer Expression in Primitive Attitude
A fragment social reflection notes clasped hands in prayer reflect a natural instinct rather than a unique cultural act. It argues the gesture is a conventional form of the innate attitude and is not tied to specific authority or ritual.
A Lady of Distinction Ta Recognized by Delicatt Charm
An advertisement touts a refined woman’s allure through Cuticara Soap and water to cleanse pores, followed by Cuticare Talcum powder for clear, sweet, healthy skin.
Unscrambled 19th Century Trade Figures Amid Decrees
Fragmentary OCR summary notes Persian phone lines and a government decree from 1880 to 1928, detailing production valued at 27,000 with roughly 841,000 in gold. It references Aina I and Tolaplona Hneien and mentions roads roofs yards and Bavay. The text is garbled and non-specific.
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Tolaplona Hneien
Mary Evert
Perala
Aina I
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Britain
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Republic of
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Tennessee
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Senderson
Texas
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Columbia
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Alexandropol
Prises
Iowa State News
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