Largest liquor laden vessel seized in New York harbor
New York July 38 The government rum blockade off the Atlantic coast was breached by the 2000 ton steamship Augusta carrying champagne whisky and cordials worth 250000. Captain Charles Wilson and 24 men were arrested as customs towed the ship away. The vessel had eluded coast shops and reached the busy Hudson harbor before officials learned of the raid.
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iRoute Between Isburgh Wheeling To Start Next Week
Pittsburgh Railways to inaugurate an automobile siege line between Pittsburgh and Washington linking with Wheeling West Virginia. The motor stage route aims to cut travel time to about one hour and 25 minutes, expanding transit to suburbs not served by trolleys.
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Allegheny County
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Gould Widow Weds Viscount Dunaford in Montreal
Mrs. Guinevere Gould widow of George J. Gould and heiress to Gould wealth married Viscount Dunsford in Montreal. Rev Dr Hanson of the American Presbyterian church officiated. They plan to live in London. Dunsford, 37, Oxford educated, served in World War I and earned decorations.
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Guinevere Gould
George J. Gould
Gould
Montreal
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Earl of Middleton
Hanson
American Presbyterian Church
London
Viscount Dunsford
Oxford
Irregular Text on Rail Merger Proceedings and Valuation
Fragmentary report notes a tentative merger fate with Erie and Hocking Valley by Interstate Commission. It mentions George W. valuation engineers and a statistical analysis of points, expenditures, and assets across five roads, prepared in 192.
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Hocking Valley
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Interstate Commission
Two Negroes in Attempt to Save Man Are Drowned
Pittsburgh, July 28. In a futile rescue attempt at the Monongahela River the Mitchell brothers Edward and Langston, both Negroes, perished saving a white man who jumped from Smithfield Street Bridge. Another white rescuer, Joseph Duffy, was cramps-stricken but saved.
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Frank Alcorn Unconscious After Pruntytown Crash
Farmer Frank Alcorn of Pruntytown was knocked from his mowing machine by an automobile yesterday morning and is in serious condition. Doctors cannot yet determine if he has a brain concussion or skull fracture. He remains intermittently conscious as his wife stays at his bedside while coroner John R. Thayer and Harvey A. Tobias attend to the incident. The crash involved an auto driven by the Harrah brothers from Middletown Ohio, traveling toward Pruntytown, as a mower operator and bystander were nearby.
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Middletown
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Pruntytown Pike
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Harjvey A. Tobias
Harrah Brothers
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Prumtytown
Meora
Listas
Three Bodies Found Poisoned In Hotel Room
In New Haven Connecticut three people were found dead in a Flanagan hotel room after doors were broken down to gain access. A man named Mike Sepaczupa of Providence and two boys aged seven and twelve were found fully clothed in bed while the man lay on the floor. Ginger ale glasses were found nearby as coroner Eli Mix and Medical Examiner Waleski opened an investigation concluding poisoning likely caused the deaths.
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Mike Sepaczupa
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Waleski
Mix
Monkey Trial in D C Postponed Until Friday
A Washington evolution suit hearing was postponed to Friday. Justice Siddons of the District of Columbia supreme court agreed to the delay after Loren H. Witter’s counsel said more time was needed to study the government’s motion to dismiss the case. The government’s motion now has preferred status as the court considers the action to halt pay of authorities.
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Washington
Justice Siddons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Loren H. Witter
Legit
Huai
jTesterda
Weather Outlook for Virginia Regions
Weather forecast indicates cooler conditions across parts of Virginia with a slight drop in temperatures. Wednesday expected to be fair and cooler, with the eastern portion experiencing a more noticeable chill.
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Wednardry Fair
Gas attack by mine guards in Marion County
Washington reports charges that 35 persons were gassed by guards at Jamison Coal and Coke Company No 9 mine near Farmington West Virginia on a Northern West Virginia picket line. Company officials say tear gas exploded accidentally. United Mine Workers insist many were gassed. Governor Gore and Labor Department were informed. state police were handling the matter with no immediate report available.
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High Points In Commoner's Last Speech
A historical speech fragment argues against Darwinian evolution, claiming it undermines faith and the soul. It critiques the removal of faith as a crime and warns ministers, juries, and the public about spiritual poisons. The remarks frame death as a bridge to tomorrow and emphasize religious consequences of scientific ideas.
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Commoner
Ambassador Bancroft Dies in Japanese Resort
Tokio July 28 Edgar Addison Bancroft American ambassador to Japan died this morning at Karuizawa a popular mountain resort in central Japan where he had been summering for about three weeks. He was 68 and had served as ambassador since last August after a career as a lawyer and public figure including work for the Santa Fe railway and involvement in early 20th century labor cases.
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Iugo Clara
Leopold Pal
Belgium
Chicago Race Commission
18-Year-Old Opens Fire In Virginia Restaurant
In Michmond Virginia on July 28 an 18 year old boy opened fire in a restaurant killing a man and a woman. A police detective was probably fatally wounded and another man was shot in the leg. Police have not released motive.
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Michmond
Centralizing Four Pittsburgh Mines Promoted by Coolidge
Pittsburgh coal interests propose joining four mines the Warden Ocean No 2 Lovedale and Forest Swampscott Mass under one system at about 600000 dollars. President Coolidge backs the plan describing the Trade Commission as having a useful function and opposing abolition suggestions. A steel tipple near the Warden plant would serve all four mines.
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Lovedale
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Federal Trade Commis Company
Funeral Rites For Commoner Bryan Held In Washington
Dayton Tennessee reports funeral services for William Jennings Bryan to be held at Washington New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon. The Rev Wallace Radcliffe will lead services while Bryan Jr and sister Jace Hargraves travel from California to join the widowed mother Ruth Owen accompanies the group. Mrs Bryan tours Chattanooga before returning to Dayton. A lengthy Bryan address defending Tennessee evolution laws is summarized, arguing against Darwinian theory and defending Christianity.
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William Jennings Bryan
Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Dryjan
Wallace Radcliffe
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Jace Hargraves
California
Wmes
Ruth Owen
Fairmont Negro Hangs August
In Moundsville July 28 Jesse Williams a Fairmont Negro was sentenced to hang August 7 at the state penitentiary for the murder of Rude Williams an aged recluse near Uzztown. The Supreme Court denied a writ of error and Williams was moved to the death cell this morning. On the same date Martin Martino of Martinsburg an Italian faces execution by hanging for the murder of his common law wife unless a further stay is granted.
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Jesse Williams
Fairmont
State Penitentiary
Rude Williams
Uzztown
Supreme Court
Martin Martinolarksburg
Coolidge Sees European Pact as Step Toward Disarmament
In Swampscott Massachusetts in July President Coolidge stated that the consummation of the European security pact would lay a broad foundation for further disarmament. He emphasized the pact as a meaningful move toward global security and reduced armaments.
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Coolidge
Consuela Vanderbilt Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Consuela Vanderbilt, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm K Vanderbilt second, was operated upon for appendicitis today at Reach Mound, her mother's summer home ere, by surgeons Sr Joseph W Balke of New York and Chas W Stewart for Newport. The operation was performed at 11 o'clock.
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Consuela Vanderbilt
Wm. K Vanderbilt
Reach Mound
Joseph W. Balke
New York
Chas. W. Stewart
Newport
Bryan Widows Bond Of Grief Spreads Nationwide
William Jennings Bryan lies in state as crowds from across the nation send condolences to Mrs Bryan and her family. Plans for Washington interment are set, with services expected in a Presbyterian church and burial at Arlington amid flags on government buildings.
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America
White Cottage
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