Romanian Prince Carol Declares Throne Renunciation Under Duress
Paris dispatch reports Prince Carol of Romania signed a letter renouncing the throne under duress. The message, relayed to Thomas J. Topping of the Paris AP office, states the act was compelled by grave circumstances and external pressure. Carol affirms loyalty to his country and readiness to intervene if appealed, while denying intent to cause unrest.
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Paris
Carol
Associated Press
Topping
Thomas J. Topping
Prince Carol of
Romania
Prince Carol
Pernally
Judge Advocates Cheaper Divorce Idea Spurs Debate
Chicago July 90 AP a seasoned divorce judge urged a five dollar county clerk divorce to ease court congestion. Judge Joseph B. David warned fraudulent divorces waste courts as he quipped about strife between partners and cheating families. The piece also notes Wall Street rumors of Du Pont interests buying U S Steel and potential GM leadership reshuffles involving Pierre S. Du Pont and Alfred F. Sloan.
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Chicago
Joseph B. David
Wall Street
du Font
United States Steel
Tires
du Pont de Nemours
Steel
General Motors
du Ponts
Pierre S. du Pont
United States Steel Board
Steel Board
Elbert H. Gary
Alfred F. Sloan
Gary
Ships of Explorer Reach Labrador Port Fire Leaves Two Dead
Reports from Commander Donald B. MacMillan say ships have reached Nain Labrador, to serve as expedition headquarters for 16 months. In Atlanta a warehouse fire killed two men and injured more than a dozen, with rescuers and firefighters among those hurt as walls collapsed and falls occurred during containment efforts.
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Pling Wall
Atlanta
Donald B. MacMillan
Nain
Attenta
Clyde Cawthorn
Barneychardson
A. W. Dodd
Dodd
Capital
Fleming
Br. Bailey
Clara
Adning
Forest Fire Threatens Portland Water Supply
A large forest fire threatening Bull Run Lake watershed, Portlands water source, was fought at Bear Creek dam by 350 men. Crews from Bear Creek, Sandy and other sites were rushed to prevent flames from entering the watershed timberlands.
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Portland
Ore
Bull Run Lake
Bear Creek Dam
Bull Run
Bear Creek
Wider Wage Policy Assigned to Labor by Federation Chief
Washington July 30 AP Organized labor enters the third phase of its wage fight for higher social wages. William Green president of the American Federation of Labor argues in the Federationist that wages must rise with prices and productivity. He notes changes in productivity require corresponding real wage gains to benefit workers rather than shift burden elsewhere.
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Federation
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Fasus
American Federationist
Polley
Survivors Say Crew Made No Effort to Save Passengers
In Chicago on July 30, witnesses from the Favorite disaster testified that life belts were rotten and crew members allegedly paddled away on a life raft, offering no rescue to 71 passengers in distress. Fathers of victims claimed two crew members of five fled while others tried to help toward safety. Investigation updates note two inquiries closed, with no definite conclusion.
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Survivor
Chicago
Capei
Wagedy
Federal
States Attorney's Office
Hearings on railroad consolidation set for Oct 3
Washington, July 30. Hearings on the plan to consolidate the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads will start October 3 in Minneapolis before Finance Director Mahaffie of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Notices to all railroads and affected states were issued today.
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Washington
Great Northern
Weather Outlook for Coming Week in Northern Rockies
Northern Rocky Mountain region forecast calls for generally fair weather with nearly normal temperatures. No significant precipitation expected, skies may be mostly sunny with light winds across the area.
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Rocky Mountain
President Coolidge anxious over Geneva talks outcome
President Coolidge at the summer White House followed every development from Washington and Europe as the Geneva armament conference faced a possible failure to advance naval arms reduction. He hoped the tripartite conferees could adjourn without scuttling friendly relations, with no official statement issued.
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Rapid Guy
8. D
Geneva
President Coolidge
Washington
Europe
White House
Coolidge
Angelus temple dispute flares as McPherson arrival prompts talks
Financial and family strife at Angelus temple nears settlement after Evangeline Aimee Semple McPherson's approach to an attorney's conference triggers the hasty departure of her mother Minnie Kennedy. Attorneys and church representatives continue discussions to avoid court action while questions remain about Enna Schaeffer's trusteeship status.
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Los Angeles
Angelus Temple
Aimee Semple McPherson
Minnie Kennedy
Enna Schaeffer
Helena Bishop Elect Elevated to Helena Bishopric Monday
Right Reverend George J. Finnegan will be elevated Monday to the Helena diocese bishopric with ceremonies at Sacred Heart church in South Bend Indiana in the presence of Roman Catholic dignitaries from across the country. He arrives at Helena August 17 with about 18 clergy and the installation follows Tuesday at the Cathedral of St Helena on the Feast of St Helena.
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George J. Finnegan
Helena
Sacred Heart Church
South Bend
Ind
Finnegan
St. Helena
Holy Cross
South Head
Peter J. Herth
C. 8
Moneiguor Victor Day
Helens
Mystery of Head Murder Remains Unsolved in Rockies
Denver July 3. Authorities doubt suspect will be caught soon in the William B Head murder near James Peak in the Rockies. Private investigator Roy O Sampson theorizes Head was struck by a revolver butt. No weapon found. body hidden after searches. Arthur Osborne, Head’s companion, is in Scott’s Bluff Neb, but offers little help. Moonshiner attack theory discounted due to open mesa location.
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Denver
William B. Head
James Peak
Rockies
Roy O. Sampson
Head
Samson
Ras
Arthur Osborne
Scott
Land banks to remain free in federal system
Spokane July 30 Eugene Meyer commissioner of the farm loan board said there will be no change to place federal land banks under the treasury department and any interference with their independent administration will trigger his resignation He stated the land banks are working with farmers and have no desire to take over farms unless compelled to do so
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Spokane
Treasury Department
Farm Loan Board
Eugene Meyer
Wesley L. Jones
Meyer
Profitable Return on Reclamation Gains Shown
Washington reports crops grown on government reclamation land over the last decade exceed one billion dollars in value. From 1917 to 1926 reclaimed area rose from 6,784 acres valued at 56.5 million dollars to 2,264.60 acres valued at 119 thousand dollars. Average per acre value on reclaimed land averaged 53.42 dollars, higher than the national average.
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Washington
Reclamation Bureau
United States
Passengers Removed From Grounded Steamer Near Alaska
Advices from Captain Allen of the steamship Admiral Rogers say he is uplifting passengers from the grounded vessel. The Admiral Watson went ashore last night on Shory Island about 300 miles south of Weteiikan Alaska.
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Weteiikan
Alaska
Allen
Admiral Rogers
Admiral Watson
Shory Isand
Here
German Finance Minister Sees Doubt on German Annuities Plan
Dr Peter Reinhold, former Chancellor Luther's minister of finance, tells AP the German plan to pay annuities to the United States may strain Germany's economy. He says collection could be difficult and outcomes remain doubtful even as experts praise current operations. He notes Germany must pay about 50 percent more than all other debtors combined.
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Willamstown
Mast
Germany
America
Peter Reinshald
Luther
Associated Press
Institute of Politics
Reinhold
Tam
Prince of Wales Visits Quebec in Royal Welcome
The Prince of Wales arrived in Quebec with Prince George and Prime Minister Baldwin as crowds cheered. King’s heir, escorted by Mackenzie King and Narcisse Acrodenu, received a 21-gun royal salute as the Royal 22nd Regiment stood at attention and the band played God Save the King. The procession and ceremony marked a significant royal visit to Canada.
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Quebec
Trio Princea
Prince of Wales
Ecan
Franca George
Stanley Baldwin
Canada
Ashorn
Mackenzie King
Narcisse Acrodenu
Leutenant
Royal 22Nd Regiment
Guard of Honor
Arrar
Leader predicts Mrs Eddy will return to earth
New York World reports Augusta N. Stetson, 85, leader of a dissenting Christian Scientists movement, says Mary Barker Eddy will manifest again in human form. Stetson claims Eddy was the Christ and Jesus a temporary embodiment, while Eddy was the feminine embodiment of Christ.
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IC. S
Mary B. Eddy
Earth
New York
New York World
Augusta N. Stetson
Mary Barker Eddy
Chishan Science
Dimson
Kiddy
Stetson
Knee to Hide Again Fashion Sparks World Wide Hype
July 20 fashion bulletin from Paris shows knee coverage returning next winter with waistlines and hips emphasized. Curves may reappear, short hair may fade, and ruffles reclaim the trade, influencing bread and pastry consumption as buyers from the United States attend the show.
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Parle
Dreenmakers
United States
Paris
Atyle
Another effort to keep movies clean in Hollywood
Hollywood residents report a July resolution banning profanity ridicule of clergy and all anger at the national constitution and the prohibition amendment from the silver sheet. The measure passed last June by twenty motion picture producing units comprising the full membership of the Association of Motion Picture Producers Inc.
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Hollywood
Cal
Association of Motion Picture Producers, Inc
Proposal to Admit Ladies Dodged in Royal Arcanum
In Seattle on July 30 1920s the Golden Jubilee session of the Royal Arcanum supreme council adjourned after a motion to admit women to membership was indefinitely postponed. Detroit is expected to host the 1928 convention by the executive council.
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Seattle
Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum
Detroit
Executive Council
Two Brothers Duel Injures Men in South Dakota
Belle Fourche South Dakota AP report says Tom Bennett son of a Montana blacksmith is hospitalized with a bullet wound after a quarrel with Willard Self who also suffered a forearm wound and is under arrest.
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Belle Fourche
Tom Bennett
Gada
Mont
Biacksmith
Willard Self
Elf
Ninth World War Medal Received by Missoulian
AP report notes Patrick Maroe of Missoula received the Ninth World War Medal for bravery after serving with the Canadian government. He survived a ship disaster aboard Banbury when it struck the North Wall, was last man left in the forepart, and helped rescue others before the vessel sank.
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Minacula
Patrick Maroe
King of England
Merchant Marina
Pon Him
Ake Gee
Banbury
Veesel
Magne
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