Bitter over England delays Schneider Cup entry plans
In Rome Cavalier Nino Carlassare of the Royal Aero Club of Italy denounces England for not postponing the Schneider Cup races as Italy weighs whether to compete on September 6–7. He calls the event overly tourist and commercial and seeks a ruling from the IAF on postponements and the contest's sporting nature. Meanwhile Lake Garda search continues for Giuseppe Motta as Jerusalem reels from renewed riots leaving scores dead and wounded and fears for Petach Tikvah.
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Rome
Italy
England
Cavalere Nino Carrassare
Royal Aero Club of Italy
United States
Carlassare
International Aeronautic Federation
Wss
Tomrow
Giuseppe Motta
Lake Gord
Desenzano
McCaulay Critical in Mt Gilead Home as Boy Hit by Car
J A McCaulay of Mt Gilead, longtime Thomaston business figure and father in law of Mrs James Lambeth, lies critically ill in Thomaville. In the same city John Pressley, 5, was struck by Z B Morris’s car on Salem street but suffered only a severe head bruise with no skull fracture. Morris, driving with a handcuffed man en route to the county road camp, was reportedly moderating speed.
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Thomasville
J. A. McCaulay
Mt. Gilead
James FE. Lambeth
McCalay
John Pressley
Salem Street
Z. B. Morris
Morris
Lexington Court
Arabs Fall Taken En Route to Palestine
A state of emergency is proclaimed in Palestine as clashes erupt between Arabs and Jews around Jerusalem. The fighting spreads from the origin in Jerusalem with a death list reported over 50. British warships and troops are en route to supplement forces.
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Egypt
Palestine
Jerusalem
Special communication notice for Reid Lodge A F and A M
Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock By order to Brother Joseph H Hogrefe All Master Masons urged to attend J H Jennings Master H C Massey Sec
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Joseph H. Hogrefe
Senate moves on tariff bill amid party lines and respect for Tyson
Senate leaders debate tariff revisions as Senator Smoot plans a brief opening and calls for rapid action. Senator Harrison condemns the tariff as iniquitous while Senator Wason supports the administration. The chamber plans to begin debate after September 4 with a Senate recess out of respect for the late Senator Tyson.
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Wason
Indiana
Harrison
Mississippi
Smoot
Senate
Tyson
Tennessee
Foxx Maintains Lead In American League Batting Race
Chicago August 24 Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia first baseman remains atop the AL batting standings with an average of .382, one point behind last week's mark. Lew Fonseca of Cleveland moves into second, Al Simmons drops to third as the race tightens with Ruth and Manush among other leaders in homers and fielding.
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Chicago
Jimmy Foxx
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Foxx
Heinie Manuéh
St. Louis
Lew Fonseca
Cleveland Fiest
al Simmons
Fonseca
Simmons
Athletics
Manushk
Browns
Isseeedeee
Combs
Yanks
Seans
Lazzeri
Ckewa
Saee Ruth
Eee
Feothergill
Tigers
Heilmann
Dickey
Yanks Oo
Tees
Babe
Bing Miller
Miller
Manush
Harry Heilmann
Roy Johnson
Detroit
Johnson
Yankees
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Bob Grove
George Earnshaw
Tom Zachary
Gehringer
Grove
Record of giant hail from 19th century storms
The article notes 14 inch circumference hailstones reported in New South Wales in 1847 and four and a half pound hailstones observed after a storm at Cazorla Spain in June 1829.
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New South Wales
Cazorla
Spain
Lake Tahoma Property Sold Near Mount Mitchell
Ashville August 24. Purchase of Lake Tahoma near Marion for 1 million dollars by R M Mead and associates was announced by J Q Gilkey A M Kistler S W Chapman and the Hudgins estate. New owners plan a 1 million dollar expansion to create a premier club resort with a 115 room rustic hotel and remodeling of the casino.
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Lake Tahoma
Mount Mitchell
Asheville
N. C
Marion
R. M. Mead
Cleveland
and Associates
J. Q. Gilkey
A. M. Kistler
Morganton
S. W. Chapman
D. E. Hudgins
Lake Tahomas
Mead to Erect Lakefront Home in Asheville Project
Mr. Mead, now living in Ashe ville, plans a dwelling costing 75000 to 80000. Lake Tahoma Corporation will own and manage the project with R N Mead as president and J Q Gilkey as vice president. Alfred S Barnard acts as secretary, with W Adams of Old Fort and J H Smith of Asheville as directors.
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Mead
Asheville
Lake Tahoma Corporation
R. N. Mead
J. Q. Gilkey
North Carolina Board of Conservation and Development
Alfred S. Barnard
Pb. W. Adams
Old Fort
J. H. Smith
Improved Whippet Engines Cut Gasoline Costs Significantly
Willys Overland dealers report scientific engine and carburetor improvements in Superior Whippet fours and sixes. Higher compression raises fuel economy by over 18 miles per gallon on long trips while maintaining performance. Tests show smooth operation on steep grades with five passengers and no loss of power.
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Willys- Overland
Cove Mountain
Kentuckians to Honor Boone and Henderson
Henderson Ky addresses outline October 11 and 12 commemorations for Daniel Boone and Col Richard Henderson founders of the Ohio river city. Six bronze tablets will depict Transylvania Company history unveiled by Archibald Henderson and Judge Robert W Bing ham, with descendants in attendance.
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Henderson
Daniel Boone
Richard Henderson
Ohio River
Kentucky
Transylvania Company
North Carolina
Virginia
Archibald Henderson
University of North Carolina
Colonel Henderson
Robert W. Bingham
Louisville
James Hoge
Swiss take to U S autos in Swiss imports
Berne reports American automobiles now account for more than half of Switzerland imports. The shift follows a three year trend from one in four to a majority, with last year marking the first time Americans led the import share. Souvenir hunters arrested in Angoulême seized wreckage parts from a downed aircraft. sentences ranged from two to six days for thefts of fuel tanks scarves and fuselage pieces.
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U. S
Angouleme
France
Here
Dizzy Pace Set By Babe Herman In National League Batting Show
New York August 24 Bal Herman Brooklyn slugger heads the NL batting race at .409 with Frank O Doul close at .398. O Doul leads in hits while L Waner tops triples and Klein leads home runs. Grimes regains pitching top spot after Bush loss. Philadelphia leads team batting at .307 with Pittsburgh and Chicago near .380. Cubs lead team fielding at .975 with Giants close behind. Cincinnati sits one game back.
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New York
Bal Herman
Brooklyn
Frank O’doul
Philadelphia
Herman
Dotty
Hornaby
Cricazo
Traynor
Pittsburgh
Hendrick
Klein
L. Waner
Prides
Eins Ice
Bush
Grimes
Pirate
Chicago
Cubs
Giants
Cincinnati
Englishman to Produce Shakespeare in Music
Blackburn's cathedral organist presents an operatic version of The Tempest titled The Duke of Milan. Premiering October 3 as a community project, composer Dr. Herman Brearley uses a five accento pattern and character motifs including Caliban's dissonant tones and Ariel's piccolo twittering.
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Blackburn
England
Herman Brearley
Caliban
Ariel
Duke of Milan
Royalty Rescues Tourists From Alpsee Lake
Former Bavarian crown princess Antonia, widow of Crown Prince Rupprecht, hailed as hero after she single handedly rowed a skiff to rescue two tourists when a gust toppled their improvised sailboat on the Alpsee near Augsburg.
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Augsburg
Antonia of
Bavaria
Luxemburg
Rupprecht
Alpsee
Here
Boston Plans 400000 for Playground Project
Boston plans to spend 400000 on a new playground project and must assemble a team to implement or manage the work. Local officials indicate funding will support equipment, site work, and safety features.
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Boston
Trading Limited at New Orleans Market Summary
Trading in the cotton market was restrained over the weekend with gains in prices and a steady close. December contracts rose to 18.75 after dipping to 18.60, while the overall market showed 2 to 8 point advances and support from favorable Liverpool cables and favorable weather forecasts.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Modernization Miracle In Istanbul Hodja Rides High
A Turkish priest riding a mule in solemn dignity was described as a miracle of modernization in Stamboul. The Hodja’s ascent on a horse marked the first recorded instance of such a ride for a Muslim clergyman, contrasting with the usual donkey transport.
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Turkey
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