Plans for Bryan Funeral in Washington
Tentative arrangements for William Jennings Bryan’s funeral were made in Washington with services at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church and Arlington Cemetery. The ceremony remains simple, likely no military honors, and will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Slzo. The body will be moved from Dayton, Tennessee, to Union Station, then to church in state if Mrs. Bryan approves.
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Washington
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Dayton
Tenn
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Bryan
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac Hills
Mr. Bryan
Union Station
New York Avenue
Joseph FR. Slzoo
New York State
Mall
Potomac Park
Virginia Wills
Newey
Box Car Holdups End in Head Wound Near Denton
Lewistown July 29 Harold Bratt of Lander Wyoming harvest hand was attacked by two armed men in a box car at Denton. They ordered him and others to face the wall then robbed them and fired a shot into Bratt's head. He lies in serious condition. Other occupants were beaten and confined. one robber is 19 the other is unnamed.
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Lewistown
Harold Bratt
Lander
Wyo
Denton
Brett
Tense Standoff in Canton Over Cabinet Split
Canton remains tense as the anti foreign strike sit in continues without new actions and the cabinet split sparks ongoing strife, with Associated Press reporting no fresh moves.
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Canton
Associated Press
Funeral Train Carries Bryan Body to Washington Across States
William J. Bryan’s body moves from Tennessee to Virginia en route to Arlington. Mrs. Bryan and family face silent crowds along the route as towns along the line halt commerce, lower flags, and honor the fundamentalist leader. Final burial plans in Arlington were not yet set.
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Washington
Bristol
Tenn
Associated Press
William J. Bryan
Tennessee
Virginia
National Capital
Ruth Owen
Grace Margreaves
William
Arlington Cemetery
Bryan
Dayton
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Bryan Pers
Henry Ford to turn 62 tomorrow in Detroit
Henry Ford, living in today, will celebrate his 62nd birthday in Detroit. When asked how it feels to be 62 he said he never thinks of diminishing days and that yesterday is taken care of while tomorrow will take care of itself.
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Detroit
Mich
Associated Press
Henry Ford
Wood seeks divorce from Osbourne C. Wood in Wilmington
Mrs Katherine Thompson Wood files suit in Wilmington superior court for divorce from Osbourne C. Wood son of Leonard Wood governor general of the Philippines Islands. Grounds not learned in filing.
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Wilmington. Bel
Associated Press
Katherine Thompson Wood
Osborne C. Wood
Leonard Wood
Philippines Islands
Prince of Wales Sails for South America
Capetown dispatch says the Prince of Wales and his party left today for South America aboard H.M.S. Repulse as part of a royal tour itinerary.
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Prince
South America
Capetown
Union of South Africa
Associated Press
Prince of Wales
Hl. M.S. Repulse
Youth Driven by Passion Kills Trio to Save Girl
Richmond report says Rudolph Dissee killed Mrs Vivian Tomlin Feers Henry G Carter and Detective Sergeant J Harvey urbe to prevent the girl from a life of shame. The spree followed a police court case in which Carter and Dissee were principals. Carter had charged Dissee with threatening his life. Dissee was captured by a traffic policeman.
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Richmond
Associated = Press
Rudolph Dissee
Vivian Tomlin Feers
Henry G. Carter
J. Harvey Urbe
Carter
William Britt
Bistee
Disses
Wisse
American woman killed at Basel Switzerland
The body of a woman believed to be Mary Bowen was found near Basel with a heart wound and police suspect murder. Papers on the body suggest Berkeley, California origins, and money was found with her. Mrs. Bowen, wife of Howard Bowen, had left for Europe on May 25 with Miss May George of San Francisco.
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Basle
Switzertland
Associated Press
Mary Bowen
Berkeley
Cal
Baste
Associated = Press
Switzerland
Howard DO. Bowen
Hawaii
Bowen
Next War Means Civilization's End in Foray Debate
Williamstown Massachusetts July 29 By Associated Press. Statements said Japan could not wage war due to lack of officers and Poland hesitated to trim its army until safety is assured. Foreign Minister Alexander Skrzynski spoke for Poland. Professor Charles K Leith of Wisconsin warned the next European war could end civilization, noting two theories of disarmament and security before disarmament.
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Williamstown
Mass
Asociated
Japan
Foland
Institute of Politics Foray
Alexander Skrzynski
Poland
Charles K. Leith
University of Wisconsin
Count Skczynski
Nine Power Treaty on China to be ratified August third
Washington July 29 A P Arrangements are under way at the state department for the formal exchange of ratifications of the nine power treaty relating to China to be completed August 3. Under the accord the customs conference would meet in China within three months after final exchanges.
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Washngton
Associated Press
State Department
China
Rail Wreck Near Tolona Kills One, Hurts Several
One woman died and several others were injured when a Wabash passenger train derailed about a mile east of Tolona. The cause of the wreck is not yet known. The incident occurred in Urbana, Illinois, on July 25.
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Urbana
Associated Pressi
Tolona
New US 3, Weapon Aisle of Death Ray Claims
Washington reports that the Navy has assisted Dr Edwin K Scott of San Francisco with experiments linked to a potential death ray type device. No definite plans exist to use a battleship. ultra violet rays are involved and Scott claims a stroke could project five times more power than current science, burning steel and setting trees ablaze at long range.
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Washington
Associated Press
Navy Department
Edwin K. Scott
San Francisco
Scott
Steinmetz
Mussolini May Undergo Surgical Operation
Paris reports in diplomatic circles that Italian Premier Mussolini may soon undergo a duodenal surgery. In Palermo a racist riot broke out as Vatican warnings echoed in Rome. Former Premier Orlando, opposing the fascist regime, voiced dissatisfaction, sparking a riot requiring troops.
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Paris
Rssociated Press
Mussolini
Italy
Oourier
Rome
Associated Press
Palermo
Vatican
Osservatora Romano
Orlando
Rain Heavy Army Pilots Hold Back
Six army pursuit planes on the transcontinental air mail route were delayed tonight at Cheyenne Wyoming due to heavy rain and reports of storms on their eastward run. The mission, a scheduled night hop from the air morie Gold, faced weather delays and potential routing adjustments.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Associated Press
Anti Evolution Bill Dies in Georgia Legislature
Georgia lawmakers defeated a clause tied to the general appropriation bill that would bar teachers in common schools from receiving state funds if they taught evolution or theories conflicting with the Biblical account. The measure, similar to Tennessee’s act, targeted teachers and institutions in primary and secondary education, not higher education.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Associated Press
Lindsay
de Kalb
Chinese Bandits Demand Angom in Peking Kidnapping
Washington dispatch reports Minister MacMurray asking the Chinese government for help in capturing brigands holding American Dr Harvey J Howard of Rockefeller Hospital in Peking for ransom The note from kidnappers demands ransom in money and bullets but did not specify an amount.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harvey J. Howard
Rockefeller
Peking
Minister MacMurray
MacMurray
Seek to Prove Scott So in as Right Mind
Guards at Cook County Jail on death watch for Russell Scott were examined at the state's attorney's office. Questioning aimed to prove Scott sane, arguing he has not been insane in 15 months since imprisonment for the slaving of a drug clerk. Officials said the description of the man under examination did not match Robert Scott, brother of Russell, who died by his own hand in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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Chicago
Astociated
Cook County
Russell Scott
Scott
Robert Scott
Russell
Reading
Robert
Mary Pickford in Kidnaping Case Draws Crowds
Los Angeles July 29 The trial of three men charged with plotting to kidnap Mary Pickford drew a huge crowd to the Hall of Records. The actress appeared in court while witnesses including Louis Geek testified after identification by Douglas Fairbanks. Defense claims the confessions were coerced.
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Mary Pickford
Los Angeles
Cal
Associated Press
Ater
Jane
Thean
Seli
Charles Stephene
Claude Holcomb
Adrian J. Wood
Hall of Records
Louis Geek
Douglas Fairbanks
Andrews to Halt Border Smuggling With Reinforced Patrols
Washington reports Assistant Secretary Andrews will appoint seven or eight prohibition administrators and expand a motorized customs patrol along the Canadian and Mexican borders. The administration cites annual liquor losses estimated between 10 and 15 million dollars and pledges stronger, better staffed border enforcement to close gaps and reduce smuggling.
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Washington
Associated Press
Treasury
Andrews
Numeras Other Penis
JAP NAVY SEALED PAPERS SAID TO BE FOR SALE
Tokyo July 30. Frank Jordan an American with the American Trading company told police a Japanese subordinate clerk in naval stores approached him to negotiate sale of navy papers. The clerk was arrested and believed to be of unsound mind. No important evidence tied to the incident, Jordan said.
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Tokyo
iHy Associated Press
Frank Jordan
American Trading Company
Teall
Jordan
Tha Pollea
Dread Epidemic in California Opens New Health Concerns
Sacramento July report from Associated Press notes 48 new infantile paralysis cases across California this week. State health board steps up vigilance as total cases since January 1 exceed 30,000.
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Sacramento
Cal
Associated Press
Stack Board of Health
California
Stripped by mob as women tar and feather Miss Simms in Shreveport
Reports say a mob of infuriated women stripped May Simms in a company yard, painted her with feathers, and warned her to leave town. This marks a second attack within two weeks, with earlier abduction near the mill and accusations over relations with men employed there.
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Shreveport. Ga
Associated Press
Hera
Misa Simms
Britain backs cruiser plan amid Pacific fears and wary talk
In a tense session the government won approval for its cruiser construction program. Winston Churchill warned only one menace looms as the fleet grows. Admiral Sucher noted possible friction with Japan and the United States, who could be drawn in. Major Sir Bertrany Fallo questioned America’s friendship and hinted at tensions over Jamaica, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Falklands, or Canada.
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America
Bertrany Fallo
The
House
Gare
United States
Jamaica
Bermudas
Bahamas
Falkland Islands
Canada
Crusade on Crime in Nation Coming
New York July 20 The crusade against crime began with Elbert Hiar of United States Steel Corp calling a meeting with Governor Smith judiciary state officials police and business leaders to plot a national effort. Smith urged a concrete plan and possible new crime laws for his state while seeking President Coolidge’s involvement in a nationwide campaign.
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New York
Assaciated
Elbert Hi
United States Steel Corporation
Smitt
Judiciary
State Senate
Smith
Robbery at Drake Hotel Ends in Double Death and Escape
Four masked robbers barged into the Drake Hotel on Lake Shore Drive during tea hour. A fierce shootout with hotel detectives and police left two robbers dead and the hotel cashier fatally wounded. a fifth robber captured after a kitchen struggle and a fourth fled in a car with about $10,000. A taxi pursuit ended with a crash, as police closed in on the fugitives. Security and hotel staff identified two dead attackers as Tex Cortz and Eric Nelson, with one suspect captured as Jack Holmes.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Drake Hotel
Lake Shore Drive
Jack Holmes
New York
Eric Nelson
Tex Cortz
Sweetwater
Texas
Frank Rodka
Town 1A Northern Fire Destroys Most Of Laclede
Virtually the entire business section of Laclede Idaho, a town of 150, was burned late today. A restaurant, tea house, garage, pool hall, general store and several small vacant buildings were destroyed. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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Spokane
iBy Associated Press
Busness
Laclede
Idaho
Free tailor released after Reedley blast probe
John Mangogan a Los Angeles tailor held on suspicion in the Reedley explosion that killed five persons was released after investigators found no link. The July 29 report by the Associated Press notes Mangogan was freed as the investigation failed to establish involvement.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
John Mangogan
Reedley
Wife seeks divorce from thieving minister to wed girl
In Trenton New Jersey Mrs Rogari Zeigler, wife of a minister charged with taking 1100 from a Ku Klux Klan fund, plans immediate divorce. She hopes federal action against Miss Marguerite Roberts will clear the way for her husband to marry Roberts upon release, shielding the girl from charges.
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Trenton
Rogari Zeigler
Ku Klux Klan
el Vaso
Texas
Marguerine Robderts
Roberts Git
Mrs. Zeigler
Miss Roberty
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