MacFarlane Wins Open Golf Title in Historic Stretch
Worcester, Mass Willie MacFarlane of Oak Midge club Tuckahoe N C won the national open from Robert Jones Jr of Atlanta Gay the American amateur champion after a record playoff. After 108 holes over six eighteen hole tests the Scotsman prevailed with a final seven foot putt miscue denying Jones a tie. The sweltering test captivated thousands as MacFarlane’s steady game sealed the unprecedented open victory.
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Russia Japan War Near in China Crisis
Washington reports indicate Russia and Japan may yet engage in China as Moscow backs factions opposed to Tokyo in Manchuria. The latest intel suggests a civil war scenario in northern China could escalate, with Peng and Chang Tao in leading the Manchurian clashes and Moscow and Tokyo supplying rival sides.
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China
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Tokyo. Opposing’ Feng: Stands Chang ‘Tao
Russia
Peng
Chang
Moscow
Indictments for Kidnap Plot Targeting Mary Pickford
A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Claude Holcomith Adrian Woods Z Stevens and others on criminal conspiracy charges over a plot to kidnap silent film star Mary Pickford. Prosecutors say the defendants conspired to abduct the actress and demand ransom, with details unfolding in a special session.
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Los Angeles County’ Grand Jury
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Holcomith
Adrian Woods
A Z. Stevens
Marines Guard Yanks in China
About 400 American and Italian marines landed in Shanghai with a possible 2,000 more authorized to protect foreign residents. Chinese agitators urged a general uprising. authorities blamed Russian and Chinese Communist influence. Clashes used machine guns. American dentist Thomas G. McMartin wounded, a Chinese person killed and one wounded. Five Chinese killed overall with 40 wounded. gunfire also hit the marine encampment but caused no casualties.
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Nanking
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Thibet Road
President declines honorary degrees from many universities
At the White House President Coolidge declined all offers to accept honorary degrees. More than twenty institutions had invited him to attend commencements or confer degrees, but he chose not to accept any invitations or offers.
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White House
Speed limits set for country roads and school zones
Washington reports that 35 mph is deemed a safe site speed for open country motoring by the committee on uniformity of laws and regulations of the National Conference on Street and Highway Safety. A simple arm signal for turns or stops is urged and 10 mph is the maximum safe passing speed near schools during recess.
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Mitchell of St Paul Named Solicitor General Washington
William D. Mitchell of St Paul, a prominent attorney, was named solicitor general to succeed Becken by the president Coolidge. The resignation was accepted in Washington.
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President Coolidge urges universal national defense during Annapolis address
At Annapolis Naval Academy President Coolidge calls for a broad duty of defense shared by all citizens, favors a small, capable force backed by the country, rebukes isolationists, and stresses defense aimed at preserving international peace as midshipmen receive their commissions.
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Shriners Hold Bathing Review in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles the Shriners morning events were postponed due to bad weather. A bathing beauty parade replaced traditional processions as nobles in swimsuits traversed Broadway. The imperial divan elected Philadelphia to host the 1926 convention on June 1 2 and 8 with James Burger of Denver chosen imperial potentate succeeding James Chandler of Kansas City.
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Shrine
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Denver
Colo
Imperial Potentate
James L. Chandler
Kansas City, Mo
Marshall Laid to Rest After Simple Obsequies
Indianapolis remembers Thomas Riley Marshall longtime statesman and former vice president. He served as Indiana governor and vice president during World War I era. The widow asked for unostentatious rites. Rev Matthew Smith led the service and Marshall was laid in Crown Hill cemetery awaiting final disposition.
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Japan to Send Troops to China to Restore Order
The Daily Express notes Japan has sent an urgent note to Peking stating that if Chinese authorities cannot restore order in major cities, Japan is prepared to deploy naval and military forces to compel obedience. Rumors in Canton claim a split between the local government and the military as tensions rise. The Central Bank of China is said to be temporarily closed by Kuomintang orders amid military loan pressures and fears of disorder.
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Unclear fragmentary text from historic notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning President Coolidge and a call for parley appears without clear context or complete event details. The readable parts reference moral questions and reference Washington. No definite action, date, or outcome is established from the fragment.
Market Quotations From U S Government Report
Washington reports weekly market quotes for fruits vegetables and livestock with prices in northern midwestern and central markets. Notable items include northern sack round white potatoes at 1.75 to 2.00 per 100 pounds onions firming Missouri and Kentucky aromas at 6.25 to 6.60 per 24 quart crate and Chicago hog top at 12.80 with bulk 11.90 to 12.30. Grain and hay quotes span multiple cities with varied wheat corn oats and alfalfa prices. dairy prices list 62 score butter and Wisconsin cheese markers.
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Kentucky
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Minneapolis
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Omaha
Memphis
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Wisconsin
Nation reels from heat wave as Chicago toll rises
A sweeping heat wave spanned the nation with Chicago suffering nine deaths. Across the country, fatalities reached eighty four, as the thermometer hit 95 degrees in Chicago by 5 p.m. The Weather Bureau warned relief would be delayed several days, with eastern states enduring record heat.
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Weather Bureau
Sailstad weds Sunshine Girl at Oshkosh in Wisconsin
E. J. Sailstad and Dorothy Anderson known as the Sunshine Girl were married at St. Peter's Catholic church in Oshkosh by Rev. M. G. Clifford. The couple, living on Lake Winnebago, shared Sailstad’s westward flight years ago amid disputes over a death claim.
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Dorothy Anderson
Sunshine Girl
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St. Peter's Catholic Church
M. G. Clifford
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Tunney Knocks Out Gibbons in Twelfth Round
Gene Tunney, the Greenwich Village boy, knocked out veteran Tom Gibbons of St. Paul in the twelfth round of a scheduled 15 round contest at the Polo Grounds. The battle was one sided from the bell, and Gibbons never offered a serious challenge.
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Greenwich Village
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Polo Grounds
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Gibbons
Secret Madrid bomb plot tied to royal train attack
Police uncovered a planned aerial torpedo attack on King Alfonso and Queen Victoria during royal travel from Barcelona to Madrid. Several arrests reported with medical students named as alleged ringleaders.
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The Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertisement
The Cuticura Toilet Trio. Having cleared your skin keep it clear by making Cuticura your everyday toilet preparations The Soap to cleanse and purify the Ointment to soothe and heal the Talcum to powder and perfume. No toilet table is complete without them.
Jazz Spirit Ask If Player Uses Ear and Mouth
A quirky dialogue ponders whether jazz performers rely on ear, mouth, lungs, bands, and feet to create music. The exchange frames improvisation as bodily skill and collective rhythm, blending humor with musical respect.
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