Here Lies a Soldier William J Bryan at Arlington
Beneath a quiet hillside at Arlington National Cemetery lies William J Bryan, colonel of infantry, honored among soldiers and sailors. A plain white wooden marker marks his grave as troopers patrol the great field of the fallen, the nation's keeping and service remembered in silence.
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Dewey Knoll
Arlington National Cemetery
William Jennings Bryan
Admiral Dewey
National Cathedral
Arlington Amphitheater
Washington
Associated Press
William J. Bryan
Jamimon
Infantry
Boy 16 tells of woman’s murder in Swiss court
Rasle Switzerland July 31 AP Johannes Hammerschlegel a 16 year old farm boy testified at a preliminary court hearing that he shot and killed Mrs Mary Levitt Bowen of Berkeley California intending to rob her He initially planned to snatch her handbag then feared she was stronger and might resist He considered firing into the air to intimidate her but fired when near Goethenaeum forest fled plunged into panic after the shot and returned to the farm Hammerschlegel will be moved to Solothurn prison for the crime reportedly committed near the Basle frontier
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Rasle
Switzerland
Johannes Hammersshlegel
Mary Levitt Bowen
Berkeley
Cal
Hammerschlege
Panmestricken
Ife
Solothurn
Basle
Body of Missing Prospector Found in Montana Mine
Livingston reports the body of Henry Hughson, socialist candidate for railroad commissioner, found by Sweet Grass County sheriff after a six month search in the Upper Boulder region. Hughson, aged miner, was shot Sept 16, 1924, with blood in his cabin. clue found in a pierced window. Frank Lewis, fellow prospector, was jailed for robbery, escaped from Sweet Grass jail in Big Timber, last heard as at large.
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Livingston
Henry Hughson
Sherif
Sweet Grass County
Boulder
Rocky Mountains
Hughson
Sheriff
Frank Lewis
Sweet Grasse
Big Timber
Lewis
Bert
Ku Klux Deglare Bryan a Memiber
Klan members in Dayton and nearby areas held a memorial service and cross burning for William Jennings Bryan, robed attendees witnessed by hundreds as a cross bore the tribute “In memory of William Jennings Bryan, the greatest klansman of our Mine.” A fiery cross with the same inscription was also reported burned in Toledo.
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Dayton
Associated Preas
Ku Klux Klan
William Jennings Bryan
Toledo
Associated Press
Wiliam Jannings Bryan
Heavy Detroit Rain Triggers Up to Million in Damage
The city faced its heaviest rainfall in years causing damage estimated between 500000 and 1000000 dollars. Industrial plants, sewers and homes were flooded, streets washed out, and transportation crippled. Highland Park saw 105000 in pavement damage and merchants reported 80000 in cellar losses. City hall basement flooded two feet and records ruined as Ford plant production halted.
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Detroit
Mich
Associated Press
Highland Park
Moh. Zmak
Public Service
Ford
Cornelis Hedges Jr Dies Pioneer of Montana Mason
Cornelius Hedges Jr a Montana Mason leader and Helena community figure died in his sleep at St Peter’s hospital between 3 and 5 30 am from inflammation of the pericardium after being admitted July 20. A nurse found him passed away upon checking his room.
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Cornelis Hedges, JR
Cornelius Hedges, Jr
Cornelius Hedges
Montana
Mr. Hedges
Flood threat to El Paso prompts dike fortifications
In El Paso Texas on July 5 Associated Press reports crews under LW Lawson of the reclamation service reinforce weak Rio Grande dikes as floodwaters near the city. Fort Bliss soldiers and army materials stand ready for use if needed. A larger flood expected tomorrow endangers a residential area and nearby truck gardens, while a smaller Thursday breach farther south floods farmland after the Mexican border line dike broke.
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Fl Paso
Tex
Associated Press
LW. Lawson
Reclamation Service
Rio Grande
el Paso
Fort Tiss
Joseph Carter
Juarez
Miners in Essen Threaten Wage Strike on August 1
Essen Germany July 1 The miners unions notify they will end the current wage agreement on August 1 to push for higher pay. The move comes as miners demand better wages from mine owners.
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Essen
Germany
Associated Press
Cost of Dying in Chicago Murders Exposed
An Associated Press report details a murder plot in Chicago where a wife paid 400 to have her husband killed. A hired killer, aided by a middleman, pocketed 200 and fled with the remainder, while the widow allegedly fled to Milwaukee after the shooting.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Slam
Detective Bureau
Louis Nobile
James Saliing
Sue Beat
Coln
Andrew Capa
Dhilwaukee
Mr.Capa
Plan to Cut Taxes Proposed to President by House Leader
Swampscott Mase July 3 By the Associated Press a tax plan would cut maximum estate and income taxes, abolish inheritance and gift taxes, and reduce other levies. The proposal, advanced by a House Appropriations official, aims to lower federal taxes while predicting a potential surplus for the coming fiscal year.
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House
Swampscott
Mase
Associated Press
Coolidge
Madden
Paris Bank Clerks Strike Persists Amid Rain Debates
The French bank strike lingers as workers and bankers meet with Finance Minister Vaillaux after talks. Demonstrations continued despite police supervision, while the Paris financial center remained calm at closing time. American banks in Paris report minimal impact due to higher wages and required multilingual skills.
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Associated Press
Vaillaux
Paris
Pars
Wave Authority to Sell Ships to Ford
The shipping board, advised by Attorney General Sargent, has authority to sell 200 vessels for scrapping to Henry Ford, as recommended by President Palmer of the fleet corporation, in Washington.
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Washington
Associated Press
The
Shipping Board
Sargent
Henry Ford
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Barton named new adjutant of American Legion
Indianapolis July 31 James F. Barton of Fort Dodge Iowa was named national adjutant of the American Legion succeeding Russell Creviston of Marion who resigned to become field director of the American War Mothers Memorial association.
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Indianapolis
Aslaciated Press
James
Barton
Fort Dodge
Iowa
The
American Legion
Russell Creviston
Marion
Tnd
Cresitton
Amerian War Mothers Memoral Associaton
Petain Sees Peace With Rif Frictions Nearing End
Marseilles France July 31 Associated Press says France and Spain are in agreement and a sound peace may be expected with Abb El Krim after Marshal Petain arrived from the north Africa fighting area. He leaves for Paris tonight to confer with Premier Poincare tomorrow.
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Marseilles
France
Spain
Abb-El-Krim
Marshal Tetain
Nere
North Africa
Paris
Palnlere
Old Women Slain by Two Young Boys in Merrimack
Nathan, NHS, July 11 Associated Press reports two elderly sisters Helen and Georgiana Gillis were murdered in Hudson County. La Beaubarde and Charles Lefebre allegedly planned to kill the women for their estate, with Lefebre urging the deed and sharing the money.
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Nathan
NHS
Associated Press
Lous la
Merrimack
Hudson County
Helen
Georgiana Gills
la Beaubarde
Charles Lelehre
Gillis
Nashua
Nona Lefebre
la Bombarde
Charles Infebre
Gallis
Lefebre
Looney Found Guilty in Gambling Conspiracy Case
Rock Island Illinois July 11 By the Associated Press John P. Looney was found guilty of conspiracy to protect gambling by a jury which reported in circuit court in May. The jurors placed his punishment at one atomic years with no fine.
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Rock Island, Ills
Associated Press
John P. Looney
British government halts coal war
London July 38 The general strike of British coal miners scheduled to start tonight was called off after Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin promised subsidies to the miners. The move allows mine owners to extend existing wage agreements for two months, averting a threatened industrial nightmare affecting railways and other industries. The decision prompts debate over subsidies and possible moves toward nationalization of coal.
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London
Preemier
Stanley Baldwin
Porkers
Baldwin
Snowstorms Hit Texas and Arizona Read Across States
Snow fell in El Paso and Douglas with temperatures above ten degrees earlier in the week, then heavy clouds and mountain peaks visible as snow melted quickly. Residents wore heavy coats though the cold caused brief discomfort on the streets. Snow melted as it touched the ground in parts of southern Arizona near the border.
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Paso
Tex
Associated Press
Franklin Range
Illinois Sheriff Ready For Mob Threat Near Carlynville
A mob reportedly formed one mile outside Carlynville to storm Macoupin County Jail over the slaying of Deputy Sheriff W M Barnes. Sheriff officials rush preparations July 20 to protect the jail and prevent the assault while seeking charges against Paul Blackburn and Charles Osborne.
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Springield
Associated Pros
Carlynville
Macoupim
Paul Blackburn
Charles Osborne
W. M. Barnes
Garl
Christian minister Joseph R Sizoo honors Bryan in funeral address
Washington July 31 Dr Joseph R Sizoo eulogizes William Jennings Bryan in a funeral sermon highlighting his life as a devoted Christian servant. Sizoo recalls energy, ideals and the influence Bryan shared with students, friends and the nation, praising his faith, friendship, and moral leadership.
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Washington
They Associated Press
Joseph R. Sizoo
William Jennings
Bryan
and Western College
Forced to Quit Land in Poleh Repatriation Camp
In Schneidemuhl Germany report of a Great Misery repatriation camp as Poles demand 20 000 Germans depart their borders. By midnight the voluntary exit window closed and forced evictions are expected. Families suffer loss of possessions and overcrowding worsens the refugee camp situation.
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Schneidemuhl
Germany
Associated Press
Poland
Upper Silesian
Poleh
No French Left on Westphalian Soil
The last French soldiers left Westphalia as the second phase of Ruhr evacuation began at 7 AM under the London agreement. Dutch and German officials observed orderly departure with no demonstrations. Essen, once besieged, anticipates a proclaimed public holiday for the formerly occupied region.
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Essen
Associated Press
Westphalia
Temph
Ruhr
London
Chemist killed as he makes discovery
Oakland reports Charles Henry Schwartz a Berkeley chemist died in an explosion at the Pacific Cellulose Company plant in Walnut Creek. Company president H R Kleinjung said Schwartz phoned minutes before death that experiments were successful, the blast destroying a chemical compound used in making artificial silk.
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Cal
Associated Press
Charles Henry Schwartz
Berkeley
Pacific Cellulose Company
Walnut Creek
H R Kleijung
Schwarts
Kleinjung
Start May Seymour FOOTLOOSE Chapter Returns On Train
May Seymour presents a continuing narrative titled The Man on the Train. Page 3 marks the fifth appearance of this chapter in today’s neighborhood edition, with free reprints available at local newsstands.
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