Farmer Mainstay of World Progress
Speaker Wilfrid Mocking hailed agriculture as the keystone of civilization and America’s prosperity at the South Side Pioneer plank meeting. He argued farmers shaped history, nation building, and economic strength, noting the dairy industry alone exceeds a quarter of a million dollars in value and praising the soil’s enduring central role.
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Wilfrid Mocking
South Side
Pioneer Plank Worthes- Iay
Thockine
America
Prison Breakers Kill Two Guards in Oregon Prison Riot
Three convicts escaped the Oregon State Penitentiary amid a dramatic riot. Notorious escapee Bert Jones fatally shot guards J M Hohnan and John Sweeney, while another guard Lute Savage was seriously wounded. Authorities mobilized the Oregon National Guard to pursue the heavily armed fugitives. Governor Pierce paused engagements to return to Salem as the escapees fled near Worth Kelly James Willos and How Murray.
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Salem Ore
Oregon National Guard
Seurceh
Oregon
Bert Jones
Heills
Whirueeongirth
J.M. Hohnan
John Sweeney
Jones Lute Savage
Illsworth Kelly
James Willos
Murray
Eyate Hospital
Wille
Walter M. Pierce
Portland
Salem
Arrest Reveals Amateur Arsenal Near Toledo
Albert Touke was arrested after detectives raided a lone house west of Toledo uncovering a second ammunition cache and nitroglycerine. Police found eight shotguns, rifles, 0,000 rounds, and 100 yards of fuse in a wall compartment. Henge was moved to county jail for Yampa authorities. Sheriff and two guards dispatched tomorrow.
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Polmeo
Am Tier Lap
Albert Touke
Toledo
Mouse
Mother murders three and self in Boston tragedy
In Boston, G. H. Curtis and his wife Mary died from gunshot wounds, two of their three children thought dying, and daughter Dorothy survived. Police say Mary acted in a depression driven suicide after a lethal assault at the family home.
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Boston
G. H. Curtis
Mary
Dorothy
Short Heathers
State Troopers Quell Ku Klux Klan Disorder in Reading
Mass state troopers mobilized to quell a Ku Klux Klan disturbance in Reading. Bombs were hurled and shots fired at anti Klansmen. several injured before police arrived. Two men, Louie H. W. Davidson and Trent Morask, were arrested for carrying dangerous weapons. Police noted tear gas effects on officers and crowds.
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Reading
Mass
Aig
Louie HW. Davidson
Malden
Trenty Morask
Brookline
Frank Slack
Slackwatch
Policeman McKernan Trial Nears Conclusion
In Detroit a former patrolman John McKernan faces trial for the killing of Gayre Radulovich after a drunken brawl at the latter’s saloon. Key witness Irving Hansen testified the night of the shooting, describing the abduction and concealment of the body in Macomb County.
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McKernan
Detroit
John McKernan
Gayre Radulovich
Recorder’s Court
McKernana
Radulovich
Trving Hansen
Lansing
Hansen
Macomb
Twenty Mile Road
Ryan Road
Michigan peach crop slips in July report
Lansing report notes July harvests show Michigan peaches at 36 percent of normal, about 88,000 bushels versus 464,000 last year. Pears at 27 percent, 410,000 bushels. apples strong at 8,356,000 bushels with 7,333,000 last year. Winter varieties better, plums 29 percent, melons improved, cherries 52 percent of a crop.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Germany Seeks Return of Seized Property in U S
Washington August 12 German government initiated steps to recover property of its citizens seized by the United States during World War I. The German ambassador presented a formal communication to Secretary Kellogg pressing for negotiations, with the State Department responding the matter is under consideration. Congress had linked German property to private claims satisfaction and asserted government retention until all claims are settled.
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Washington
ATU
Hts
Kelloge
State Department
Hedua
Uyak
United States
Germany
Congress
Washingston
Dayton Fights Darrow Over Bryan Memorial Denunciation
Dayton Tenn August 12 A Bryan Memorial Association denounces Clarence Darrow as the greatest menace to civilization and pledges funds for a fundamentalist school while Judge Raulston denies Darrow used religion to push politics. The dispute centers on Darrow’s Scopes trial conduct and his alleged anti religion propaganda.
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Dayton
Tenn
Bryan A Memorial Association
Clarence Darrow
A. T. Stewart
John T. Raulston
Darrow
William Jennings Bryan
Stewart
Surse
Runlston
Eight Are Killed In Chinese Riot
Ange Wo reports from TIlNTSIN China that eight people were killed and about 50 injured when Chinese guards fired on a crowd at the prior rioting site of striking mill workers. Authorities say 376 were arrested and several policemen were injured. Some victims are believed drowned while fleeing toward the Kuatho River.
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Tilntsin
China
Ange Wo
Kuatho
Wedlee
Body of Drowned Youth Recovered in Evans Lake
In Adran Michigan on August 13 the body of Norman Talk, 20, of Toledo, who drowned last Saturday at Evans Lake, was recovered Wednesday afternoon by volunteer workers with professional divers. The body was brought to the surface from 20 feet of water and claimed by relatives for shipment to Toledo for Friday funeral services.
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Adran
Mich
Norman Talk
Toledo
Evans Lake
Scott Imbroglio A Hearing Curtain
Alpena Michigan August 14 after a long court delay the Scott divorce trial nears a final decision. Congressman Frank D. Scott faces cross examination as Mrs Ana James Scott contests the divorce proceedings. Testimony covers alleged conduct by both parties including depictions of intrusions and keyhole peeping.
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Alpena
Mich
Cristobal
Panama
Scott
Moreen Fallon
Fullpino
Scotts
Washington
Pallow
Madge Kennedy
Preacher Held In Fraud Case Over $400000
Federal authorities probe a $400000 investment plan led by former minister and publisher Wm. Be. Rutledge. He organized the Economy is Co. of Kirkwood and advertised in the Preachers' Magazine. About 2000 residents in six states invested as ministers formed most stockholders. A preliminary hearing is set for September.
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ST. Louis
Legad
Wm. BE. Stutledge
U.S
Currey
Allites
Kulledge
Liberty
Rutledge
Economy Is Co
Kirkwood, Mo
Uo South
Preachers’ Magazine
Ilinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Kentucky
Texas
Tennessee
Pioneers Picnic Draws Big Throng At Summit Township
Ristler's grove in Summit Township hosted the annual South Side Pioneer picnic drawing a large crowd. A noontime picnic dinner fed over 200 at one long table. South Riverton Orchestra played as Michael Fitch addressed the crowd and led in singing America. Officers reelected: M J Fitch president N D Stowell secretary Eugene Stewart treasurer. Free melons were enjoyed.
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Ristler’s Grove
Summit Township
South Riverton Orchestra
Michael Fitch
Association
A. M Johnston
America
M. J. Fitch
N. D. Stowell
Eugene Stewart
Fitch
New Store for Women Ready for Opening
Mrs Mertice Jefferson formerly with the e Shoppe opens her new women’s shop at 20h South Saimes Street just south of East Looms Street tomorrow. It will stock a complete line of women’s ready-to-wear and millinery with remodeled up-to-date display arrangements. Carl Eriksen & Son decorated the interior in ivory tones with show windows in ivory effects and vivid colorings.
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Mertice Jefferson
E Shoppe
South Saimes Street
East Looms Street
Carl Eriksen & Son
Regulars Battle to Gain Wisconsin Endorsement
Oshkosh Wisconsin August 18 The GOP convention in Wisconsin opens debate over GAT Restoration and potential endorsement for the late Senator J. Am. Lakoliette. discussion outlines Lahstawe campaign plans to fight progressive dominance in state government. Five candidates including Arthur Ary Ray P. Cox Braneis L. Me Govern Wal Teepe Ingalls and J. F. McGithow seek the convention’s endorsement amid unresolved control of the permanent organization. Lenroot urges retaining a pro-Coolidge delegation to the Senate, labeling progressives radicals and condemning their Wisconsin policies as dictatorship.
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Oshikostl
Wis
Wisconsin
Fobery AM. Lakoliette
Republican Party
Theseu Pro
Nice
Arthur Ary
Milwaukee
Ray P. Cox
Biv Claire
Braneis BL Me
Gover Als
Toa Stirs
Len.root
Coolidee
WS. Senate
Lenroot
Wisearoth Attairs
First Tea Dansant At Club Saturday
The Ludington Country club hosts its first tea dansant this Saturday afternoon from 3 20 PM to evening with Had Fry orchestra. Francis Beatty Anderson and Harry R Moore sponsor a subscription dance at one dollar. Light refreshments provided. Notable Epworth League patrons listed. Ludington residents not well known to sponsors cautioned.
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Ludington Country Club
Nioe
Francis Beatty Anderson
Harry R. Moore
Fry
Epworth-1
R. J. Stearns
Helen Fouts Caehoone
Ed. Cornish
J. J. Eberhardt
Grover Thomas Owens
K. J. Plunkett
Harry T. Moore
Edwin Gorsuch Anderson
George E. Ar
Parker B. Francis
T. R. Lyon
Pat” Crawford
Jimmy Johnston
Ludington
Funeral Service Held for John H. Davies
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for John H. Davies. A Christian Science reader from Grand Rapids conducted the ceremony, expounding scriptures on immortality. Flowers testified to memory and love as Liam A. Snow sang “My God to Thee.” The remains rest in their family plot, with five sons and a son-in-law assisting.
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John H. Davies
The
Daily News
Hewitson
Grand Rapids
Mary Baker Eddy
Liam A. Snow
Ieving
Rey
Leslie
Verne
Robert Davies
Oral Elis
Pasha Divorces Wife in Constantinople Court
Constantinople reports that Mustigine Kem has divorced his wife Lintite Taner in a court proceeding. An official statement says the president acted separately from his wife and issued a decree for a livavon effective ten: Nae. 0.
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Constantinople
Ang
Mustigine Kemml
The
Turk Republic
Lintite Taner
Deeron
War Debt Parley Steals Ideas in Belgium Talks
Washington reports that American and Belgian debt commissions suspended talks to allow Brussells to issue guidance on a new Belgian offer. A fresh American proposal is expected overnight, and meetings are to resume with a renewed plan to refund Belgium’s war debt. Negotiators weigh Belgium’s ability to pay and a possible debt moratorium.
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Washington
Brussells
Belgium
Mellon
Smmoor
Utah
American Commission
DeCartier
Beledan
Poison Cookies Linked to Slaying Case Involving Farm Woman
Marshall Michigan August 13 AP Prosecutor Clyde Cortright awaits a parcel post package of cookies from North Carolina mailed Sunday. The package may prove crucial evidence in the prosecution of Minnie Jones of Marenga for poisoning her husband William Jones who died last week. Laverne Raga master son of Mrs Jones by her first husband reported receiving cookies from his mother. He and his stepfather fell ill after eating them.
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Marshall
Mich
Clyde Cortright
Wore Shores
N. C
Minnie Jones
Marenga
William Jones
Myr. Cortright
Laverne Ragamaster
Taj
Jones
Widmark 16 Judgment Against City in $6,600 Suit
Widmark Lumber Co wins judgment for 6600.19 against the City of Ludington in circuit court. City rejects a proposed 3500 compromise before June term. Case stems from materials supplied to Monroe Body Co for a new factory, with title reliance on Monroe. Continued on page 3.
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Widmark Lumber Co
Ludington
Hal L. Cutler
Mia Dreision
Frank J. Hierce
Widmark Company
Monroe Body Cn
Thompson Cabinet Co
City Commission
Howard Campbell
Manistee
K. B. Matthews
Cutler
Monroe Body. Co
Monroe Company
Monroe Body Co
Monroe
Body Company
Typographical Union Convenes Over Carter Public Printer Row
The 70th annual International Typographical Union convention in Kalamazoo argues Carter’s ouster as U S public printer violates law and urges five million workers to pressure Congress in 1926. Delegates debate whether Carter complies with needed qualifications as a practical printer.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
International Typographical Union
George H. Carter
Pubprinter
United States
Unio
James M. Lynch
Carter
Wagner
Washington, D. C
William Higgins
Philadelphia
Union
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Scopes
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Hertitatehter
Snarittanshin
Scott Imbroglio
Frederick Sikes
House
Lee House
Fallon
Sikes
Colin
Ashbuelker's Blue Ribbon
LaFollette
Coolidge
Epworth Folk
Redpath
Scottville
Aug
Pasha
Commission
Widmark
Monroe Body Company
International Union Appeal
Snow Drugs
Key Theatre
Tonigny
Tom MIX
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Rockies
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