War Clouds Over China Russia Threaten Conflict Across Manchuria
The article narrates the severing of diplomatic ties between Moscow and Beijing over Manchuria and the Manchurian railway dispute. It weighs China’s rising military capability against Russia’s manpower, poverty, and strategic challenges, forecasting a drawn out war if China resists Chinese control of foreign concessions, with bank collapses in Florida cited as a sensational economic note.
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Moscow
Manchuria
China
Russia
Petrograd
Siberian
Sierra
Vladivostok
Sian
Pacific
Pepsinated Magnesia Compound Relief for Sour Stomach
An ad claims sour stomach results from excess acid and promises immediate relief. A tablespoonful supposedly sweetens sour stomach, flushes the bowels and ends indigestion with lasting effect for 60 cents at drug stores.
Florida bank closings mark deepening economic setback
The week saw twenty three banks close by Wednesday, joining many others around the state as fear from the Mediterranean fruit fly and fruit quarantine depresses business. Analysts blame a ruined land boom and inflated land values for Florida’s banking collapse, warning the wreckage will take time to clear. Peace talks abroad inspire cautious optimism for disarmament and stability, while reflections on genuine prosperity emphasize personal, not national, wealth.
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Florida
Lana
Jbanks
Wealth per capita puts Switzerland ahead in 49 nations
A survey ranks Switzerland as the wealthiest nation with a per capita wealth of 3126 dollars, about 15000 per family, followed by New Zealand at 3029 and the United States at 2908. Canada sits fourth with 2770, while Russia trails with 215 per person, highlighting relative living standards.
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United States
Switzerland
New Zealand
Canada
Russia
Ruthven Likely New U-M President Named by Regents
The Bay City Daily Times reports the University of Michigan administration will be named president at the August 2 regents meeting. William L. Clements, on the selection committee, says the board will vote six to two in favor of Ruthven.
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Bay City Daily Times
U.versity
Michigan
Reggents
William L. Clements
Ruthven
Violators and drunken driving penalties explained
State Prohibition Commissioner Ross Wells outlines changes to drunk driving laws and home brew rules. The note explains license revocation for intoxicated driving, fines, and added costs including a $25 enforcement fee.
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Ross Wells
Hauer
Prohibition
Justice of the Peace
State Road Commission
Twelve Killed In Destructive Train Wreck
Denver reports describe a disaster where a through passenger train plunged into a raging torrent. Around 500 travelers slept as four cars including the locomotive and baggage car went into the creek. High water delayed ambulances as crews worked amid a washed out bridge and parallel highway.
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Denver
River Flood Tragedy Claims Multiple Victims in Collision
Eyewitness accounts describe cars submerged in eight inches of floodwater as a torren t rose, sweeping away a 75 foot wooden bridge. Pullman passengers in night cloth es aided in rescues while a unidentified man’s body was found downstream from the wreck scene.
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Tance
Pullman
Violence and Transit Strike Rise in New Orleans
A tampered 22 inch natural gas main was found in a valve box as streetcar service aimed to resume under U S deputy marshals and strike breakers. Brick throwing and arrests marked federal court orders during the unrest while labor leaders awaited Davis's arbitration decision and planned a sympathetic strike of 45,000 Orleans Parish workers.
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Public Service Company
United States
Washington
Davis
Parish of
Orleans
Pittsburgh Markets July TR Hogs and Cattle Activity
Market report shows hogs around 150-270 lb steady to higher with 12.25 to 12.90 per lb for various sizes, packing sows 10.00 to 10.50, calves firm to 17.00 top, sheep 300 head unchanged with lambs 13.50 to 15.00 and aged wethers 7.50 to 8.00. Produce demand moderate with cabbage 3 cars strong and Ohio crates 3.00 to 3.50, potatoes 112 cars weaker at No 1 Cobblers 4.75 to 5.00.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
Virginia
Maryland
Proposes Radio Aid To Catch Criminals
Pittsburgh officials and radio firms at a police conference proposed radio equipped detective cars with 100 mile pickup to aid criminal capture. A municipal police broadcasting station was urged and radio stations volunteered cooperation. Also unrelated: Walter Carson was arrested for drunkenness after missing his Chicago wedding.
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Pittsburgh
James M. Clark
Public Safety
All Grafton Will Give Help Fill the Spaces
A long list of donors and contributions from Grafton is recorded, naming numerous individuals and companies with varied amounts. The document catalogs community support across many names including Dr. Peck Gordy Bailey and several local businesses, churches, and clubs contributing to a fund.
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All Grafton
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Lee Bennett & Son
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Charles W. Steel
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Frank Morgan
West Side Beauty Shop
Elder F. Nye
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Busy Bee Restaurant
Merle W. Watkins
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J. E. Guth
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R. M. & M. Bank Bldg
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Yates Ave
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