Aviator Falls to Death in Fourth Floor Window Fall
Believed to be Schuyler Adaise an aviator fatally injured by a plunge from the fourth story of the West End hotel. He had served as a civilian tester at Hampton, was a 1914 Harvard hockey team member, and later an aviation instructor in the navy.
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Irish Dail Eireann Adjourns Indefinitely in Dublin
Reported remarks by Eamon de Valera state Dail Eireann will not accept British terms offering dominion status. He asserts no dominion rule for Ireland and warns against misleading proposals while urging arbitration for the north and adherence to right, with readiness to consider concessions to calm sentiment. The piece notes the Leinster session at Mansion House and references ongoing political tension alongside a national league baseball box score.
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Eamonn de Valera
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England
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Coyeleskie
Smo O'Neill
Cando Woman Will Be Buried In St. Paul
A local notice reports the burial of a Cando woman to take place in St. Paul. Details are incomplete in the fragment, but the event concerns a scheduled funeral service and interment in the Minnesota city.
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St. Paul
Tax Revision Plan Ahead of House Action in Washington
Washington, Aug. 17 The Senate Finance Committee will decide next week whether tax revision or tariff legislation takes precedence for enactment. Chairman Phe taertie ye peso announced continued hearings on the tariff measure through next week with a focus on metals and wood.
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Giants star George Kelly hits 20th home run with bases loaded
Aug 17 reports say George Kelly of the Giants hit his 20th homer of the season with the bases loaded in the first inning against Cincinnati. In Cleveland Philadelphia play, J Walker was knocked unconscious after a ball struck him on the head. Ray Chapman’s death anniversary noted. American League details include a rain-postponed Detroit doubleheader and a New York game awaiting continuation.
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George Kelly
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Cincinnati
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Jamieson
J. Walker
Ray Chapman
Bank of North Dakota Under Three Men Control
A Grank Forks Herald analysis declares the Bank of North Dakota was opened without capital and later paper capital issued, with real funds diverted to state projects. It argues the Bank’s authority rests with three men the governor the attorney general and the agriculture and labor commissioner who form the state industrial commission.
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House Investigation Committee
Bismarck
I. W. Cathro
J. N. Hagan
Agriculture and Labor
State Industrial Commission
Mills and Elevator Association
Home Building Association
Indion
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Lynn J. Fralzer
Willam Lemke
John N. Hagan
FiveYearOld Hero Saves Baby And Sisters In Fire
Akron Ohio August 17 Charien Bele y aged five is a hero He saved his ten month old baby brother then returned to the burning home to rescue his sisters Gracie and Helen and even carried the little red rocking chair to safety The family later found their home destroyed by flames
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Charien Bealey
Lfe
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Helen
Ara Raneen
He Faber
Graci
Telen
Rushini
Charles
Bosleys
Flood waters damage Pueblo area as storms hit
Heavy rains in Pueblo and nearby areas caused river rises on the Arkansas and Fountain. The Santa Fe Railway aqueduct over the Fountain River washed out, delaying eastbound traffic. Several lowlands flooded, with the hardest hit area north of Pueblo along the Colorado Springs road. A lightning bolt killed plumber Thomas Boland in the city.
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Santa Fe
Fountain River
Puseblo
Colorado Springs
Buttes
Thomas Boland
Factories Destroyed in Williamsburg Fire worth $1,000,000
Ten factory buildings occupying a block in Brooklyn's Williamsburg section were destroyed by fire today. The loss was estimated at $1,000,000.
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Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Want Bill Enacted in Original Form
Mr Campbell of the National Milk Producers Association urged the congressional agricultural commission to oppose the Senate committee form. Farmers prefer killing the measure to enacting it as proposed, and he criticized the repeal of excess profits tax and the Fordney tariff bill rates on butter and cream, which he said favored creameries.
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National ‘Milk
Producers' Association
Congressional Agricultural Commission
Senate
Campbell
Fordney
Officiated From Bed At Daughter's Wedding
Rev Dr Wilson Seely Lewis bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, critically ill, officiated from his bedside at his daughter Clara Seely Lewis who is dean of Women at Morningaide College marrying Professor Albert Seeman of Sutherland Ts. He arrived from China in June to officiate at the wedding.
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Sioux City
Wilson Seely Lewis
Shing
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clara
Morningaide College
Albert Seeman
Sutherland
China
Attorney In Kennedy Murder Case Leaves On Secret Mission
Los Angeles August 17 Thomas Lee Woolwine district attorney who has led Kennedy murder case probes left the city on a secret mission. Officials refused to confirm details or destinations. Reportedly deputy sheriff William Bright and others left to question acquaintances tied to the case. A related move sought to seize a trunk claimed to hold evidence while an injunction was sought to block its opening without a warrant. In Marinette Wisconsin Mary Stafford and Roen faced liquor transportation charges after a raid seized over a hundred pounds of Canadian whisky.
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Thomas Lee Woolwine
J. Belton Kennedy
I.wan
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Kennedy
Tiat
A. D. Grew
Willim Bright
Madelynne
Obenchain
Arthur C. Burch
Asa Keyes
Ralph R. Obenchain
Sheriff's Office
Funeral plans discussed for late King Peter of Serbia
Belgrade Aug 17 AP plans for the funeral of King Peter of Serbia, who died yesterday, were discussed but no decision reached. The government issued a proclamation urging people to rally around Prince Alexander, acting regent and successor, raised with his father’s ideas.
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Associated Press
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Serbia
Alexander
Lodge Urges General Armament Reduction in All Nations
Washington reports Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, named by the President to the disarmament conference, pledges best efforts toward armament cuts but insists on a general reduction by all nations. He supports open sessions and notes such economies promise peace and money savings for the people. Premier Briand plans broad discussion at Washington on disarmament and other major issues. The French premier’s newspaper calls for debate, while Briand accepts the invite via ambassador Herrick. The League of Women Voters asks the President to add a woman to the U S delegation to speak for women.
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Senate
Harrison
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Eclaire
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France
Paris
Associated Press
Myron T. Herrick
Harding
League of Women Voters
United States
Greek Forces Near Turkish Positions West of Angora
Smyrna reports King Constantine's army within eight miles of the Turkish Nationalist defenses along the Sakaria river sixty miles west of Angora, with a right wing crossing a salt desert to cut off Turkish retreat. Four great columns thrust toward Angora and a northern push toward Timid Athens.
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Sakari
R. R. Funding Bill Favored by Senators
Favorable report on the administration rail road funding bill was ordered by the senate interstate commerce committee by 7 to 2. The measure would authorize the War Finance Corporation to purchase rail road securities up to 600 million dollars and set interim rates. A provision to reopen settled railroad accounts and to avoid hindering agricultural exports was added. The corporation’s life would extend to July 1, 1922. Senators La Follette and Stanley opposed reporting. Pomerenne voted for it. House passage expected next week.
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Favorsble
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
War Finance Corporation
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Stanley
Kentucky
Pomerene
Ohio
Waruance Corporation
House
Commerce Committee
Light shed on many murder mysteries in Detroit slums
Detroit police work on a lead from Fontana, a former Detroit eyes man now in New York, claiming he aided the Italian killer wave. He says he connected to killings since 1917, eight Italian victims identified so far, with seventy total victims in the Italian colony under investigation.
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Ty Toothe
Rrest
New York
Yesurday
Olon Fontana
Detroit Eyer
Gans
Fontano
Rycen
Sfontana
Alleged Confession Of Florence Shomo Investigated
Federal authorities probe an alleged confession linking Joe Leonard to John W. Worthington in a mail securities theft syndicate. Leonard held in Des Moines Iowa. Shomo faces charges over Liberty bonds. Worthington accused of disposing of stolen securities. broader grand jury indictments target Leonard Worthington and others.
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Mra
Florence Shomo
Joe Leonard
John W. Worthington
Leonard
Des Moines
Shomo
van Wert
Iowa
Hanlonton Towa
Worthington
Shamo
President Harding shopping mystery wedding present
In Washington D C on August 17 President Harding browsed downtown stores during the busy hour and bought a small package from a jewelry shop. A group of passing girls exclaimed it might be a wedding present for Harleen, but store staff kept the exact item secret.
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Washington, D.C
Harding
Woman Drops Money And Sits On It When Approached By Thief
Chicago on August 17 Misa Roel a secretary of a dairy company was robbed while heading to a bank with a dollar in hand. She dropped the money on the sidewalk and sat on it to deter the thief who tried to grab it. The crime occurred as the assailant attempted the theft.
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Misa Roel
Rovel Pian
Yeatarday
van Hou
Horseshoe Throwing On Sunday Cited In Lincoln Court
In Lincoln Nebraska a Sunday horseshoe throwing activity drew a fine. A short local court note records a fine imposed on a group of boys for violating a Sunday enforcement rule. The incident highlights limited public order actions tied to a weekend pastime.
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