River Packets Stage Old Time Race on Ohio River
In Cincinnati on July 24 river packets Betsy Ron and Chic Greene will race 20 miles toward New Richmond, revisiting historic boat contests. Crews polish boilers as crowds, planes, and autos await the event, while flood conditions raise river current and safety overseers monitor tactics.
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Henry Ann
Mississippi
Chris Greene
Frederick Way
London cops warned against chewing gum
The London police chief bans gum chewing as it invites unfavorable comment and may impair efficiency. The AP report notes the rule reflects public expectations of disciplined conduct among officers.
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Jaws OF Justice London
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Short women barred from Paris exchange switchboards
A Paris hiring note states female applicants under five feet tall are rejected due to reach limits on top jacks of switchboards. The policy targets operators, not general staff, and limits the pool to taller applicants.
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Weather summary for Tennessee and Virginia brief
Tennessee and Virginia forecast issued with fair conditions and small temperature changes. Readings from the U S Weather Station note highs around the mid eighties and lows near seventy, with light to moderate winds in Virginia and coastal influence elsewhere. Data compiled by C J Bunn and recorded at 6 p m daily for recent period.
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Virginia
U. S
C. J. Bunn
Hoover’s time split between issues and campaigning
Stanford Cal July 24 Herbert Hoover divides attention between acceptance address work and talks with leaders about the San Francisco homecoming and booster plans. He consults with Mrs Worthington Scranton and Rep John Q Tilson on where Hiram Johnson fits best for the ticket and campaign strategy. Some Californians oppose Hoover Curtiss alignments as the race narrows.
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Gpi
Herbert Hoover
James Stutph, Jr
San Francisco
Worthington Scranton
Pennsylvania
John Q. Tilson
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Johnson
California
Hoover
Moses status in campaign settled
New York AP reports Senator George H Vases of New Thumpshire was named co chairman of the eastern activity committee to coordinate the work of National Senatorial and Congressional committees. The decision followed a conference last night with Dr Hubert Work and other eastern leaders after an all day session of the eastern campaign board. Moses requests definition after the regular meeting.
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New York
George H. Vases
New Thumpshire
Louver
Aico
Eastern Activy Committee
Toover
Lubert Work
National Republican Committee
Board of Strategy
Moses
French seaplane La Fregate delayed for repairs
The French crew arriving at Horta Azores from Brest to New York postponed their leg to the United States. One engine failed late in the Brest to Horta flight, a float leaked but was repaired, and the crew planned to depart after more checks.
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Azores
France
United States
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Paris
Gpi
Ministry of Marine
New York
Paulin Louis Jerome Paris
Railio
Island of Fayal
Mexican Chief Expected to Withdraw Blaming Clergy
In Mexico City on July 24 General Zertuche shifted from accusing Catholic clergy of General Obregon's assassination. The statement suggested responsibility may target individuals or a group rather than the clergy as a whole, easing tensions in the capital's religious circles and signaling a possible official withdrawal.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Obregon
San Angel
Gialice
Eral Antonio Rias
Zertuche
Zertuehe
Poliey
Iessen
President True Fisherman in Eyes of Northwood Anglers
Superior Wisconsin July 24 Anglers describe President Coolidge as a true fisherman during a Cedar Island Lodge stay Six weeks of practice four hours daily except Sundays improved his dry fly skills He reportedly casts two flies on one line and often doubles on strikes Mrs Coolidge joined him on the river while the party praised his health and enthusiasm
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Coolidge Accepts Work Resignation From Interior Secretary
In Superior Wisconsin on July 11 President Coolidge accepted in writing the resignation of Secretary of the Interior from Hilhe ert Work. The letter praised Work for loyal service and efficient management of the department. The resignation takes effect upon the appointment of a successor.
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Coolidge
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Inter- One
Report on Sandino activity ends in Nicaragua
SUPERION Wis July 24 President Coolidge has been informed through a report by Rear Admiral David F. Sellers that Augusto Sandino's activities in Nicaragua have ceased and Sandino appears to have fled the country. The dispatch notes factions have yielded pledges of future lawfulness and pacification progress with no active fighting, ending a turbulent period since the Stimson truce.
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Wis
Coolidge
David F. Sellers
Special Service
Nicaragua
Sandino
Sanding
Henry L. Stimson
Nicaranua
Johnson, Smith, Moses stir early campaign signals
A congress of notes from New York and Washington shows Senator Johnson offering services to Hoover while power policy divides, Governor Smith set for nationwide speaking tour, Moses’ status tied to Work’s advisory council, and Raskob amid resignations. State Democrats in South Carolina uphold party oath while general election voting is treated as separate.
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Johnson
Hoover
New York
Raskob
Smith
Moses
Eastern Advisory Council
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Washington
Chicago
Raskolic
General Motors
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Governor Smith to be formally nominated this August
Albany dispatch reports Governor Smith will be notified of his nomination on August 22 with a public ceremony on the east steps of the state capitol to begin at seven p m eastern daylight time and broadcast nationwide. The piece notes his minimal public campaigning and frequent talks with trusted advisers and old friends as the nomination unfolds.
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N.Y
Smith
State Capitol
Raskob Resigns GM Finance Head Post in Shift
John J. Raskob, chairman of the National Democratic Committee, resigns as chairman of General Motors Corporation Finance Committee. He will remain GM vice president and resume the chair after Governor Smith's presidential campaign. Directors accept resignation with regrets and hope for a later return. Smith headquarters move from Hotel Biltmore to 1775 Broadway begins tomorrow.
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John J. Raskob
National Democraticommittee
General Motors Corporation
Raskalb
The
Motor Company
Smith
General Mojors
Hotel
Biltmore
General Motors
Broadway
Mexico Mourns Captain Carraenza In State Funeral
Mexico City observes a day of mourning as Captain Emilio Carraenza lies in state under flowers. Government offices and schools close, private business halts, and the presidential guard stands around the casket at the palace shrine in a national tribute to a martyr of international friendship.
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Mexico City
Emilio Carraenza
Mexico
Withdrawn American Marines in China Over 1200 Ordered
Shanghai July 24 Twelve hundred American marines have been ordered withdrawn from China. A detachment at Tientsin is returning to the United States. The reduction will cut American defense forces in China from 800 to 2600. Those withdrawn include officers and men arriving between February and July 1927, following Admiral Bristol’s recommendation that the Chinese situation no longer requires the current force.
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Shanghai
China
Tientsin
Mark L. Bristol
Census Bureau Tabulates Church Membership For All Denominations
Washington July 24 AP The Census Bureau reports 1926 Catholic membership in the United States rose about 20 percent from 1916 to 16 721 815. Catholic churches numbered 18 939 in 1926 up from 17 876 in 1916. Protestant denomini tions totals are incomplete though large groups like the Southern Baptist convention await enumeration. The Methodist Episcopal Church and other groups show 1926 figures with church counts and member totals, including declines and shifts since 1916, with continued listings on page four.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Canaus
Baroa
Southern Baptist Convention
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Cattle Rampage Through Kansas City Streets After Train Wreck
Fifty head of Mereford cattle broke loose in downtown Kansas City following a Santa Fe freight wreck five blocks from Union Station. Police and motorists staged impromptu rodeos as trains derailed cars opened, cattle scattered, and officers corralled animals near the Muehlebach hotel and city hall. Reports say several steers caused damage and escaped into vacant lots while other livestock roped or captured around Main, Twelfth, and Fifteenth streets as crowds watched and traffic halted.
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Mereford
Santa Fe
Union Station
City
Vosters
Muehlebach Hotel
Twelfth
Baltimore
Thirteenth
Main Streets
Denny Supillane
Fifteenth
Grand Streets
Bath
Roden
Troost Avenue
Drunken Arrest Records Break San Francisco Totals
San Francisco records show 1,086 intoxication arrests last fiscal year the highest since 1910 with 3,497 drunkenness arrests and a marked annual rise. Details released by the department indicate rising enforcement and public safety actions amid ongoing concerns.
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