Labor federation ends third party backing to pursue nonpartisan campaigns
The American Federation of Labor announced it will stop backing third party movements and return to endorsing individual candidates favorable to labor. The council vows a strenuous nonpartisan campaign with reports on contests and mobilization of state federations, focusing on women workers and allies during primaries and elections.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Senator la Follette
el Paso
Atlantic City
Federations of Labor
la Follette
Executive Council
College Receives Donation Through Will From Barker
Lexington Ky August 3 The College of Bible now merged with Transylvania College received about 100000 through the will of H D Barker of Owen County who died last month Barker left no children or close relatives and spent a lifetime amassing a fortune
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Lexington
College of Bible
Transylvania College
H. D. Barker
Owen County
Barker
Promiscuous Gunfire Terrorizes Jefferson County
In Louisville on August 3 a lone man terrorized residents by firing through windows. A taxi driver was driven at gunpoint to several city addresses, then the suspect stole a car from two youths and fled toward a fishing camp. He attempted to force a drink on another man and woman before confiscating the vehicle.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Jefferson County
Richard Sheridan
Sheriff Seizes City Jail to Put Under County Control
In St Louis on August 3 Sheriff Schuler seized the city jail to place it under county authority. City injunctions followed as four unarmed deputies locked Jailer Lefman in his quarters and assumed control of the facility.
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St. Louis
Schuler
Lefman
Knights Templar to Extend Educational Loan Program
The thirty sixth annual Knights Templar convention in Seattle voted to continue an educational loan program aiding boys and girls through college regardless of relation to members. George W. Vallery was named grand commander. Oregon delegates objected citing home rule rights. The education committee reported 830 students aided from a $600000 fund raised.
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Seattle
Wash
Knights Templar
George W. Vallery
Oregon
Joseph H. Orr
Georgia
Figg Family Survives Narrow Fall From Embankment
Mr and Mrs L H Figg and their son William of the city escaped serious injury when their Ford touring car plunged over a high embankment on the Bristol highway near Chestnut Ridge while Mr Figg tried to pass a truck. All three were taken to Riverview hospital with minor injuries. the car wrecked after sliding about 75 yards through a cornfield.
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L. H. Figg
William
Bristol Highway
Chestnut Ridge
Figg
Riverview Hospital
Stages Fist Fight With Game Warden in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Tenn August 3 An gered by a challenge to vote A C Long president of the Shelby County Trust Banking Company fought with A W Bullock deputy game warden at the post office. A bystander said the dispute started without a word spoken and an unidentified man separated them.
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Associated Press
Shelbyville, Tenn
A. C. Long
Shelby County Trust Banking Company
A. W. Bullock
Bullock
Long
Weekend Auto Fatalities Total Ninety Eight Across Midwest
Ninety eight deaths from automobile accidents in the mid west states over the weekend, mirroring the previous week's toll. Ohio reported 27 fatalities and Illinois 16, Indiana 14, Michigan 10, Missouri 9, Minnesota 8, Kansas and Texas five each, with Kentucky and Iowa two each.
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Chicago
Ill
Mid-West
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
Minnesota
Kansas
Texas
Kentucky
Iowa
Seek Man Reported Dead in Explosion in California
In San Francisco on August 3, Henry Schwartz, VP and GM of Pacific Cellulose Co., was reportedly killed in a laboratory explosion. A dental expert concluded the charred body was not Schwartz. Joe Rodriguez, a laborer, is missing. The district attorney withdrew burial permission for Mrs. Schwartz, who insists the body is her husband. Schwartz faced a murder charge.
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San Francisco
Calif
Henry Schwartz
Pacific Cellulose Company
A. J. Neilson
Schwartz
Joe Rodriguez
Carrier Pigeons Carry News Copy In Japan
Tokyo reports that despite 19 daily papers in the capital and many more in the empire, modern telegraph and telephone networks are weak. News agencies rely on specially trained carrier pigeons sent by train to return with brief copy sheets to editors.
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Japan
Tokyo
America
Woman leader urges old time family life in Cologne
Frau von Tilling, speaking at the German women’s week during Rhineland’s millennial celebration, laments insults to true womanhood in modern public life. She calls for a return to old family life, stronger intellectual growth for young women, better physical training, and devoted household work to bolster moral poise.
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Cologne
Germany
Frau von Tilling
Rhineland
State court of appeals to hand down opinions August 15
The state court of appeals will issue opinions on Saturday, August 15, while the supreme court recessed August 1 to reconvene later this month to handle important work. The supreme court handed down opinions on Saturday in several important cases.
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State Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Potato Bug Menace Feared Across Europe
Berlin reports that Der Deutsche fears the potato bug settled in France could overrun Europe and cut the German potato crop by a third. The paper suggests enlisting all citizens in a war on the pest as crops become a vital issue.
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Berlin
France
Europe
der Deutche
Empire
Efforts to Raise Funds to Save Russell Scott
In Chicago a sanity hearing for Russell Scott is set with Judge Joseph B. David. Friends and family push a last minute $7,000 balance of a $10,000 defense fund, while debates about whether Scott may appear before the jury continue.
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Russell Scott
Chicago
Ill
Joseph B. David
Catherine Scott
Detroit
Windsor
Ontario
Thomas Scott
David
Scott
William Scott Stewart
Gene Gear
Stewart
Gear
Chester State Hospital
Greek Regiments Sent to Frontier in Bulgarian Crisis
Athens dispatch says Greece has sent two regiments to the Bulgarian frontier and is drafting an ultimatum. Government expects to move troops into Bulgaria if the ultimatum is rejected.
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Paris
Athens
Greece
Bulgaria
Commissioner Haynes Relieved of Authority Over Supervision
Commissioner Haynes is relieved of all supervisory authority in a restructuring order issued by the city council. The move affects oversight of public works and internal departments with immediate effect. Officials say the change aims to streamline governance and ensure accountability across agencies.
Prohibition Unit Reorganization Reduces Haynes’ Role
Washington reports a Treasury Department order severs supervision of intoxicating liquors from Prohibition Commissioner Haynes. Haynes will serve only in an advisory capacity starting September. About 22 prohibition administrators will assume most duties as the unit reorganizes.
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Washington
Haynes
Treasury Department
Prohibition
France pays $10 million to United States on war aid
Washington reports another payment of $10,000,000 as interest on $400,000,000 owed the United States for war supplies. The payment is being made by France to the American government.
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Washington
United States
France
Markets Louisville Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Louisville market report lists cattle 1700 head steady to firm at 2.15. hogs 1800 steady 8.14c. sheep 3050 head down six points. lambs and ewes wethers at 14.50.
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Louisville
Famous Western Cemetery Closed by March Progress
The Calvary cemetery in Los Angeles known as Buen Vista, over ten acres, will be cleared as an ordinance requires removal of all bodies. No funeral cortege has passed since 1896. The site holds notable figures from Spanish colonial history and has suffered decay with crumbling tombstones and knee deep weeds.
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Los Angeles
Southwest
Calvary Cemetery
Buen Vista
Southern
California
Coolidge Confers With Chairman Madden On Budget
President Coolidge met with House Appropriations Committee Chairman Madden at White Court Swampscott Mass to discuss legislative problems and the government finances. The talks aimed to outline potential reductions in appropriations for the next fiscal year as Madden leads early preparations for the annual supply bill.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
White Court
Illinois
House
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