Reconciliation Rumors Stir Over Carol and Helen of Romania
Reports from Sinaia indicate possible reconciliation between King Carol and Queen Helen of Romania with a September return discussed. Observers note the king’s view that their former marriage, denied in absentia, may have been illegal, while M Titelescu, Romanian envoy in London, adds diplomatic nuance to the shifting positions.
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London
Couple Sought to Propagate Unique Theory in Paris
In Paris a bizarre ad drew 300 Russian emigres seeking a married couple to live on banana and tomato juice and walk on all fours. The plan promised to teach a new theory of physical and moral education, aided by an aged American bachelor with a fortune. A doctor who had returned from Colombia was chosen to meet the prospective “father of” the project.
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Humanity Alesson
Colombia
Doubt Over Russian Couple Ad Offer to Move
A doctor debated the sanity of a plan offering $200 a month plus living expenses to a chosen couple. The applicants, about 300 Russian pairs, faced extreme dietary and sleep demands, including eating bananas and tomato juice and walking on hands. The scheme seemed fantastical to the doctor as hope waned.
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Hey
General Charles T. Menoher dies at 86 in St Elizabeths
Major General Charles T. Menoher former chief of the army air forces died of pneumonia in St Elizabeths hospital aged 86 after a long career including service in France during World War I and the Rainbow Division. He clashed with Colonel William Mitchell over air force policy, leading to a nationwide uproar and his 1921 resignation. His early life began in Philadelphia with service in the Spanish American War and the Philippine insurrection.
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Argonne
Dry timber fires rage across upper Michigan peninsula
Menominee Michigan reports show the drought stricken peninsula engulfed in more than 75 fires as flames sweep parched timberlands. An observer 60 miles north of Menominee counted 10 fires within 10 miles. Fires spread through Marquette Dickinson Luce Schoolcraft Alger Chippewa and Mackinac counties cutting highway travel between Cedar River and Stevenson in Mackinac County.
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Cook County Republicans file dry law referendum petition
The Cook County Republican Committee petitions the secretary of state for a dry law referendum to be placed on the November ballot. The proposal asks if the eighteenth amendment should be repealed if Congress modifies the Volstead act and if the Illinois search and seizure act should be repealed. Ruth Hanna McCormick opposes James Hamilton Lewin for the senate while Lewin is ideologically opposed to prohibition and McCormick has not taken a stand on the issue.
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Labor Survey Is Announced by Census Bureau
The census bureau released preliminary unemployment totals for Arizona Nevada and Vermont, with Nevada reporting 2,850 unemployed or 3.1 percent of its 90,981 population, Arizona 7,232 unemployed or 1.7 percent of 436,833, and Vermont 6,419 unemployed or 1.5 percent of 359,092.
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Aged Couple Reported Missing After Train Departure
Defiance August 12 city officials investigate disappearance of prominent St. Louis couple Mr and Mrs Charles Kern seen leaving a railroad train. Police say they withdrew 70000 in bonds from Mercantile Commerce Bank for real estate investment in Toledo. Witnesses report a couple leaving the station.
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Disappearance Tied to Real Estate Deal in Toledo
Defiance police report Kern and his wife, flour buyer and his spouse, failed to appear in Toledo for a real estate transaction with a company. Witnesses say the trio left in an automobile with three men and appeared to act of their own free will. Police fear they may be with swindlers or abducted.
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Toledo
R-100 Set for Wednesday Departure on Homeward Trip
At St Hubert Airport Montreal the British airship R-100 will shed moorings at 9 am EST for its return to Cardington England. Officials expect a cruise over maritime provinces and seas beyond the Grand Banks with a high speed voyage aided by favorable winds. Earlier the A-100 set a record east to west crossing to Canada. repairs continue on a motor fault so the airship can manage the ocean flight with five motors if needed.
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Director of G. O. P. Women's Division to Be Chosen In 10 Days
Washington Aug. 12 The Republican headquarters said a successor to Mrs Louise M Dodson director of the Republican women's division would be chosen in about 10 days In Senator Fess absence as chairman of the Republican national committee Mrs Dodson said she understood her resignation was to be accepted this week She plans to leave for her home in Shickshinny Pa around August 15 Dodson had offered her resignation before Claudius Huston quit as chairman but action was held pending Fess appointment.
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Mrs Phillips Dies Tuesday in Lost Run Community
Mrs Audra Phillips wife of Bun Phillips died at her home in Lost Run Tuesday morning at 9 30 after a two year illness of complications Funeral services will be held at Harmony Grove Baptist Church Thursday at 2 30 Rev W R Moyer will preach burial in Harmony Grove cemetery Bartlett Funeral Company in charge The body will be taken from the local mortuary to the late home She was daughter of B N and Bertha Sigley Phillips Her mother died years ago Deceased was a member of Pruntytown Methodist Episcopal Church She is survived by her husband a daughter Bernice Erline Phillips two years old a sister Miss Velda Phillips of Lost Run a half sister Miss Hattie Knotts Tunnelton and six brothers Kenneth Dellett Vester Waldo Harry all of Lost Run and Mansel of Gratton
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Pruntytown
Near Tragedy at City Park Ferry Ends Narrow Escape
A woman in bathing garments leaped from a ferry at City Park on Sunday afternoon, swam toward the bank, and grabbed the ferry as it neared rocks. The boat halted before her body was crushed, averting a likely deadly accident. Officials planned to place guards at each ferry end to deter such actions in the future.
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Moon's light dims display of tiny meteors
Cambridge reports a very bright moon hindered observations of the Perseid meteor shower. Harvard observers noted few meteors, about 21 in two and a half hours, with moonlight suppressing activity. Other sites at Williams Bay Philadelphia Flagstaff also described dim meteor displays despite clear skies.
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Hunt Airplane Bombing Near Providence Ky
Bombs dropped by a lone orange monoplane on mine properties near Providence Kentucky yesterday. No injuries or damage reported as investigations probe the aircraft’s owner while coal companies and local police circulate descriptions and search nearby cities. A Murphysboro aviator reported spotting a strange plane near Pinckneyville Illinois, about 100 miles away, as federal civil aviation agencies investigate the bombing.
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Paul Montgomery
Murphysboro
Pinckneyville
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Civil Aeronautics
Senate candidates spend but 81 cents
In Charleston W Ve Aug 12 a dispatch notes that no major fundraising will occur for Democratic candidates for United States Senate, as expenditures appear minimal. The report suggests limited spending and hints at a restrained campaign posture despite ongoing expectations.
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United On Aid
West Virginia Senate Candidates Report Tiny Campaign Costs
Former Senator M. M. Neely filed a statement showing campaign expenses of only 14 cents for registering and mailing his candidacy certificate. George B. Wallace of Huntington, who withdrew in Neelys favor, reported 67 cents in expenses and a 10 cent contribution.
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Taxi trouble flares anew in Pittsburgh mayhem
Police said violence stemming from a taxicab drivers strike resumed in Pittsburgh on August 12. Driver V Neeley reported being followed by a truck full of men and attacked. he fired a revolver to scare them off. Neeley was fined while two other drivers were discharged. several drivers had been attacked as they returned to work.
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V. Neeley
Billings Affiliated With Anarchist Groups, Supreme Court Hears
San Francisco August 12 documents purporting to show Warren K Billings a convicted attacker in the preparedness day bombing were presented to the Supreme Court justices as they consider Billings par don. Edward A Cunha and James F Brennan testified to attempts to place him at the scene, while McKenzie argued the impossibility of Billings being present. Cunha faced summons to testify.
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Warren K. Billings
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William H. Waste
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Cunha
James F. Brennan
Moscow Pravda calls for normal diplomacy with United States
Pravda article signed by H Osinsky, member of the supreme economic council, denounces current U S Russia relations as absurd and argues for a normal diplomatic status to resolve trade and financial issues. Observers link the piece to the visit of U S senators Wheel er Cutting Barkley studying Russia’s economy.
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Pravda Today
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Supreme Economic Council
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United States
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Montana
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New Mexico
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Kentucky
New names for streets job of Oakland official
Oakland official Charles Brier has named or renamed most of the citys 2000 streets over eight years and plans to honor every World War I casualty with a street name. He is currently renumbering a large part of West Oakland.
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Son May Work As Hard As He Likes If He'll Only Come Back Home
Arthur Schoor, a 13 year old Detroit newsboy, ran away after his parents urged a vacation. His father says if he returns he may work as hard as he likes to earn a dollar, while Arthur writes he loves his mother and seeks college funds.
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Vatican may appoint consuls for papal nuncios
Rome Aug 12 La Tribuna reports the Vatican is considering appointing consuls to represent individuals in countries where papal nuncios are the Vatican’s representatives. The move follows issues over the late Cardinal Vannutelli’s personal effects. The paper says prelates attached to nunciatures are likely to receive consular authority.
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Study Aerial Coast Defense Dispute Examined
Washington Aug. 12 Federal efficiency bureau will study the economic aspects of the army navy clash over control of aerial coastal defense. The review excludes military phases and follows a request to the attorney general by the secretary of the navy for ruling. Military experts from both services weigh land versus sea defense boundaries.
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Navy Cannol Dispute Over President’s Settlement Move
Fragmentary report notes tension between navy and presidency over a contested cannon issue. Dispute centers on sought settlement and cooperation between the two branches amid claims from the navy that the action favors one side.
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Hughes Campaign Seeks Nomination Expenses Reported
The filing lists expenses for nominees seeking office in West Virginia. James A. Hughes of Huntington reports after-primary costs in his bid for Congress, with other expense accounts including Joseph L. Smith Beckley for the Democratic bid and state senate candidates John Campbell Palmer III Wheeling and J W Vander Vorst Parkersburg with specified amounts.
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Huntington
George W. Sharp Teany
Joseph L. Smith
Beckley
John Campbell Palmer
Wheeling
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Parkersburg
Plagiarism Suit Dismissed Against Cecil B DeMille
New York August 12 a plagiarism case filed by Vi Leska Suratt against producer Cecil B DeMille over The King of Kings was dismissed in federal court Judge Coleman found virtually no similarity between the film and Suratt s 1924 scenario The decision ends the legal dispute and clears DeMille of the charges.
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Coffman Fisher Store Receives Fresh Green Paint
Main street business Coffman Fisher store is being repainted with a new green coat by contractor Tom Underwood. The renovation focuses on updating the storefront’s appearance.
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