Defense test muster shows patriotic turnout with lower enrollments
Washington reports from nine corps area commanders indicate a general patriotic citizen response in the defense test muster. Final one day volunteer enrollments are expected to be well below the more than a million who joined the first test in September 1924, with officials noting tight preparation time and a holiday period.
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Washington
Associated Press
Marly
War Department
Borah Defends Coolidge Economy Policy in Independence Speech
United States Senator William J. Borah defended President Coolidge's economy program in an Independence Day address. He praised Washington's stance against European entanglements and urged firm fiscal restraint to prevent a return to wasteful public spending, warning that excess would rewind progress.
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United States
William 1
F Borah
Ilamn
Coolidge
Washington
Senin Foran
Quake Shakes Kobe Vicinity With No Casualties Reported
An earthquake described as somewhat severe struck Yorqa 10 percent miles west of Kobe, Japan today causing widespread house damage. Despite the intense shaking in Kobe, no casualties were reported.
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Tokio
Yoarga
Kobe
Dawes Praises Government in Independence Day Address
Vice President Charles G. Dawes urged Americans to celebrate the nation’s birth with solemn thought and gratitude for their government. He spoke from Chicago on July 4, stating the flag guarantees opportunity to right wrongs and to strive for better days amid a world epoch of change and warfare.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Charles G. Dawes
Johns
Montana Passes 75 Subscription Endowment Drive
Montana oversubscribed the 20000 allotted in the American Legion national welfare endowment drive for World War veterans and dependents. KR Foster, acting for the Indianapolis headquar ters, reported 27 posts totaling 21807.74 with more expected to subscribe toward a possible 30000. Foster praised Montana volunteers and local committees for strong support.
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MontAna
American Legion
KR. J. Foster
Legion
Indianapolis
Sail
Koche
Foster
Azare
Hawaii Orientals Become Citizens on Fourth of July
Honolulu observed a triple Fourth of July celebration with national birthday pride Defense Day and official recognition of new citizens mostly Oriental who reached legal majority within the past year plus.
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Honolulu
Associated Press
Treasury of St Peter's Robbed in Vatican Heist
Thieves broke into the Vatican Treasury at St Peter's last night and carried off irreplaceable religious and historical objects valued at one to three million lire. Police report indicate the thieves, familiar with the rooms, left fingerprints untouched and abandoned a rope ladder and burglar tools as residents heard a car nearby. Items stolen include a sapphire and diamond ring on St Peter’s finger, a golden mass service from Cardinal Mercy Del Val, a golden cross from Cardinal Della Volpe, a diamond ornamented silver vessel, and a ciborium.
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Rome
Associated Press
St. Peter's
Vatican
Iefl
Mada
Pater
St. Peters
Cardinal Mercy del Val
Cardinal Della Volpe
Santa Barbara Earthquake Commemorates Holiday Observance
The quake-torn city of Santa Barbara marked the holiday with a hand concert and speeches while repair crews cleared wreckage. A graphic thermometer recorded aftershocks as authorities assessed damage and planned rebuilding of the devastated district.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Twly
Mersone
Children blown up by devilish bombs in Rothester
An Associated Press report from Rothester New York says two children ages 1 and 15 were near a feminunity celebration when bombs exploded from aerial devices. They were blown while carrying bombs and suffered fatal injuries. authorities described little hope for survival.
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Rothester
N.Y
Associated Press
Inospital
Pinchot Blames Mellon Over Dry Laws Enforcement
Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania charges Secretary Mellon with failing to enforce prohibition. In a Portland address, he accuses Mellon of resisting active enforcement and recalls the Treasury Department's lack of action against bootleggers. He cites appointing General Andrews and hints at forthcoming measures to tighten enforcement.
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Pinchot
Mellon
Portland
Orc
Associated Press
Treasury
Pennsyvania
United Societies of Christian Endeavor
United States
Hua.l
Treasury Department
Hie
Mellen
Thape
Andrews Ae
Counsel for Scopes Stays Mum on Policy
Nashville July 4 Associated Press says Dr John R Neal senior counsel in the Scopes revolution case clung to silence on plans for the Dayton trial beginning July 12. Announcement was made that the defense planned to take the case to federal court.
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Nashville
Tenn
Associated Presky
John R. Neal
Deve
Ptart
Dayton
Body of drowned boy recovered near Deer Lodge
The body of Maurice Mcclaughly, nine, who drowned with companion John Trask, seven, in a slough last Wednesday was found on a sandbar in the river two miles north of Deer Lodge at 6:30 p.m. Tonight rescuers continue dragging the river and slough in search of Trask’s body.
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Deer Lodge
Associated Press
Maurice Mcdaughly
John Trask
Indy
Wrhar
Dvh McClaughy
Dance Hall Disaster in Boston Leaves Many Trapped
A Ritz-like Boston hotel hall collapsed during a holiday party of 125 guests. Rescue teams search the five story Pickwick club site for missing persons as the known dead rise and debris is cleared. Fire crews, engineers, and volunteers contend with unstable wreckage tonight.
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Horton
Tule
Dreyfus
Pickwick Club
Car Rolls Over on East Helena Road Injuring Six
Miss Bobbie Smith of Helena remained unconscious at midnight after an east Helena crash in which her car rolled twice and then again after leaving the road. Also injured were Mrs Pete Nelson Mrs Ann Clayton Ladovle Lodoutra Jon Carlson Maul Tesk, all treated for injuries. Smith most seriously hurt.
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Bobbie Smith
Willams
Helena
East Merona
Yeslerd
Pete Nelson
East Helena
Ann Clayton
Ladovle Lodoutra
Jon Carlson
Maul Tesk
Basel Votena
Miss. Smith
Five Firemen Hurt In Spokane Blaze
Five firemen were injured when a blaze destroyed the American Pantard and Wally Paper Company yard at the Spokane site around 7 pm tonight. The fire is reported severe with extensive damage and investigators are on scene.
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Spokane
Buts
Wally Paper Company
Sim
Dynamite Blasts Five Butte Lads Injured In Explosive Accident
In Butte a Fourth of July celebration exploded a box of dynamite caps injuring five boys aged 15 to 18. Albert Radamlieh Jr and Harold Konen suffered severe injuries including damaged fingers and facial injuries. Max Megus, John Fortune, and Ed Fortune were less severely hurt with burns and scarring. The incident occurred around 7 pm and authorities investigated the blast.
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Butte
Bree
Albert Radamlieh, JR
Harold Konen
Max Megus
John Fortune
Ed Fortune
Three Die as Lightning Strikes Near New Kensington
A lightning event in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, killed three people and injured others. The group was reportedly under a tree in a park when the bolt struck, causing chaos and prompting a rescue response.
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New Kensington
Sale
Northern Baptist convention averts split after adjournment
Troubled by a week of controversy, the nineteenth annual Northern Baptist convention adjourned after debating papers crowded by discord. Leaders pushed toward compromise as factions sparred over direction, with attendees awaiting a clearer path for unity in church practice and affiliations.
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Northern Baptist Convention
Smith for President Boom Echoes at Tammany Hall July Fourth
July Fourth celebration at Tammany Hall features speakers from Maryland's Governor Ritchie to party leaders predicting a Smith for president boom. Governor Smith presides amid nostalgic scenes of national rope memories and talk of a presidential path, with attendees and press noting the era's political fervor.
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New York
Ropie
Tammany Hall
AL Smith
Ritchie
Maryland
United States
Smith
Tamman Li
Gambling on Grain Changes Seen in Jardine Appeal
Mandan July 4 The grain price fluctuations were addressed by Secretary Jardine of the Agriculture Department. He warned that if exchanges do not reform to stop wild swings, he will use legal powers to compel action. Jardine urged the Chicago Board of Trade and others to consider measures to prevent repeats and praised the exchange system when functioning properly.
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Mandan
N. T
Agriculture Department
Tdo Sa
Department of Agriculture
Fia
Chicago
Goolidge Makes Light of Close Call in White Court Incident
A garbled report describes a near miss involving a State police driver and an officer at White Court. It mentions James Haley and a sergeant, with unclear specifics but notes a flare and a rapid evacuation or action following the event.
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Sergeart Tharles
Caley
Pms
Hersecen
James Haley
Searyt
Caligd
White Court
Sing Sing Chair Boss Has Prosperous Year
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Hue de Pry Asan
John Slathart
Blag
Heing
Tarliy
Hulbert
Amundsen Host Gathers To Greet Party
Report from a crowded dock where Amundsen's party is welcomed aboard the steamer Abhey. The scene includes officials, reporters, and observers noting the tense mood as preparations unfold.
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Amundsen
Tennessee banker faces possible indictment in bank failure
Attorney General Murray said the Madison county grand jury will indict Julie J. W. Rose in the western Tennessee case over the People's Savings Bank collapse. Possible charges include accessory before the fact, larceny, embezzlement, and breach of trust. Judge Ross, T. Te. Carroll, and others may be indicted. Drafts and checks bearing the judge’s name will be presented as evidence. Additional charges against John M. Carroll and W. Le Cawthors will be examined by the grand jury.
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Jackson
Tean
iBy Associatnd Press
Murray
Julie J. W. Rose
Federal District Court For
Western Tennessee
Madison County Crond
Hads
People's Savtney Tank
Rosson
Avtorney
Judge Ross
T. Te. Carrroll
Jpinth
Ross
Ithe
John M. Carroll
W. le Cawthors
Seven Die in Dreadful New York Fire Tragedy
Saranac Lake New York July 4 Associated Press seven persons perished in a three story wooden apartment house blaze. Victims included George Martin 65 Duncan Duckett 21 Peter Nyger 45 Kenneth Montkes 41 and Robert Mellowan 18 all residents of Saranac Lake and Burling ton. George Duenete a critically ill patient at the general hospital and Rhea a woman who jumped from a window. A baby died soon after rescue as flames swept the upper floors and the origin remains undetermined.
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Saranac Lake
BF Associated P Ress
Tndas
sIeihns
George Martin
Chuteanias
Arge Duckett
Saranac
Tfagt
Peter Fyger
Kenneth Montkes
Robert Mellowan
Burlington
Joseph Westonan
Robert
George Duenete
General Hospital
Rhea
Yo Owindue
Dently Belieging
Eacirondack
Cate
President's Birthday Quiet Hobnobs with Lad at Sea
A cluttered report describes the president’s birthday quiet aboard a vessel off Massachusetts. Mrs. Coolidge and guests prepared to return to Swanigan as a chilly wind kept the party below decks except for a shore spectacle of fireworks. The text notes a noisy scene and references to entourage emerge amid the celebration.
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