Plans for nearly a dozen memorials in Washington
Washington plans for nearly ten new memorials in the capital move forward with congressional sanction. A statue of General San Martin arrives, a Franch Asbury tribute will debut in October, and Titanic victims memorials, Civil War heroes, and a Navy Marine monument are among the projects. Roosevelt memorial proposals remain under consideration as Pennsylvania plans a George Meade tribute south of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Tress
Washington
Gearnt San Martin
George Washington
Argentina
America
Franch Asbury
Ocleboy
Eallies
Anc Cient Ored
Hibernians
Potomac
Harry Payne Whitney
Women's Titanic Memorial Association
What Fighting
State and War Department
Buchanan
Meridjan Hill
Charles Deering
Chicago
John Eiesson
Pennsylvania
George Gonlon Meale
Army of the Potomac
Congress
Provident
Theodore Roosevelt
Exeter Paving 18 Completed
Exeter paving on Exeter avenue from Twenty-third to Twenty-seventh streets finished yesterday afternoon. The four blocks are thirty feet wide with base and rock asphalt surface and will open to traffic in an hour. Sewer lines along the street have been laid, sidewalks improved, and nearby plans indicate the section west of Twenty-seventh Street will be paved soon with twenty feet width, not fully reconstructed but smoothed and rolled with asphalt.
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Exeter
Lahour
Uerd
Jenowall
Exeteria
Humbartz Company
Pemsinder
Ewszphalt
Ferguson Promises Hopeful Campaign Lines
Disjointed OCR text shows references to Ferguson, Texas governance, and a political contest. Mentions include Ferguson as governor candidate, his wife Mrs Miclint Po Ferguson, and a push toward nomination. The garbled lines imply a political figure named Ferguson facing a gubernatorial race and family involvement in the campaign.
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James
Ferguson
Hig Etiched
Texas
Justin
Mili
Fergison
Hese
Anil
Mic
Leaves on Log Wagon and Tourist Return Tale
Fragmentary 19th century reminiscence recounts a man who travels from Elana Tenn to Texas and Oklahoma City before establishing a hotel in midland region. Mentions nephew Sotason and various towns like Midleshers and Mitdlesboro with mixed impressions and rumors about development.
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Taurlighie
Elana
Dames
Sotason
Myraft
Die Alleany
Ty Midleshers
Nis
Trill
Texis
Oklahoma City
Amit
Mitdlesboro
French Senate Ratifies Lausanne Pact After Debate
The French senate voted to ratify the Lausanne treaty with only twenty opponents after a two hour debate. The Chamber of Deputies also approved the ratification, completing France’s adherence to the pact establishing peace in the Near East. France becomes the fourth nation to ratify, following Great Britain Japan and Italy.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Lausanne
Chamber of Deputies
Teh
Senate
Near East
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
Damaged Steamship Whitlither Arable Hits Hurricane Dive
New York Aug 27 several passengers on the Whitlither Arable were injured last night when the ship diverted to a pier at North Ty or near the docks for inspection after its bow was damaged by the hurricane. The Munson liner Miratxo arrived from Cult waters with passengers shaken but unharmed. The vessel formerly known as Merlin of the North German Lloyd.
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New York
Heurg
Coupany
North Ty
Munson Meier
Merlin
North Geroan Loyd
Suifarer
Lusb
Susterday
Another Harlan Officer Killed in City Shooting
An unidentified prowler shot a Harlan police officer during a night incident at Presa Tanpan. The officer, named Gregory, was a veteran drinker and part of a group connected to local crime. The spouse of the officer, Mrs. Gregory, describes the line of witnesses and ongoing investigations.
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Gregory Wis
Local Wis factory stockholder news from The Dellica Grocers
A fragmentary report notes a Wis brother, John J. Wcans, involved in a serious incident at a Wis Hen factory. The piece mentions Meany and a stockholder, with links to The Dellica Grocers company and ongoing local matters.
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John J. Wcans
Wis
Dellica Grocers Company
Gas tax totals by Kentucky counties for year
Associated Press reports Frankfort August 27 the state auditor released county gasoline tax totals for the year ending June 30 1924 Bell county led with 8562 34 in one cent tax revenue Jefferson county reported 194 856 04 the largest county amount Knox Clay Harlan Perry Rockcastle and Pulaski also listed with smaller sums Scouts cancel Powell River camping trip as patrol leader E R Brown will be out of town on that day
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Jefferson County
Leslie County
Bell
Knox
Clay
Harlan
Jefferson
Pularki
Rockcaste
Perry
Scout Plana
E. R. Brown
Boy Scout
Powell's River
Legion to Aid in Civic Work at Bakers Convention
American Legion officers discussed street decorations with large American flags for a Bakers' Convention event in October. A committee led by Dr Ed Wells and Jimmy Smith will arrange flags, funding from local businessmen sought, and flag etiquette ensured. A band and a high class boxing event are planned with director C G Elwell offering free services until self supporting.
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Amerian Legion Of‘ficora
ED. Wells
Jimmy Smith
Cumberland Avenue
Legion
Dinity Smith
Walls
C G. Elwell
Red Croft
Salvation Army
Germans Plan to Sign Dawes Pact or Dissolve Reichstag
Barian Aug 27 The German government will also sign the Dawes reparations pact if the Reichstag approves it or reject it the Reichstag may be dissolved according to an official announcement.
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Associated Press
Barian
Reichstag
Dawes May Be At Knox Fair Speaks Planned In Tennessee
Charter G Dawes former president may be one of the speakers on Republican Day at the East Tennessee Fair in Knoxville opening September 22. The Republican Day committee approved plans for a big rally with up to 65 000 Tennessee voters. A telegraphic message from Charles G Dawes in Chicago invites participation on September 25th for the event.
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Knoxville
Enn
G. Dawes
Republic
Ttt
East Tennessee Dyon Fair
EH Christenberg
Piane
Lbig
Chas. G. Dawes
Chicago
East Tennessee
Bair
Tennessee Republican Organization
Tennessee
WH. &. Christenbery
Republican Day Committee
Famous Russian Artists Now Retired in Secluded Finland
Associates Press reports Nya Repine, once a leading Russian painter, celebrates his eightieth birthday in retreat at KUOKKOLA Finland. The article notes his break with the Petersburg Academy in 1869, his focus on Russian national themes and fairy tale imagery, and his fearless depictions of Russia’s oppressed classes, aided by his daughter.
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Kuokkola
Finland
Nya Repine
Lyjag
Kepin
Petersburg Academy of Art
Repine
Russia
Investigators Probe Large Mail Theft Plot Across Chicago Area
Associated Press reports Chicago postal inspectors are probing a $210,000 mail theft scheme tied to inspector William Fabs and a fellow officer. Arrests and a possible frame up are alleged as investigators prepare to review Fahybank accounts and links to associates amid a federal grand jury convening on Friday.
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Associated: Press
Chesago
Ang
William Fabs
Hagan
Teader
Rondont
Paty
Federal Grand Jury
Money Motive In Boys Crime Says Attorney
State's Attorney Crowe described the Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb case as driven by money fears and debts. He read a private report from a psychiatrist claiming the motive was financial pressure and argued the defense used a distorted mental process to justify the alleged crime.
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Momey
Canberland Telephony plan approved by ICC
The InterState Commerce Commission authorized Canberland Telephone Company to acquire neighbors and take over Home exchanges by January 1926 at the earliest. The deal includes cash payment of 7600 to settle properties and switchboards across northern and western state areas impacting numerous local exchanges and subscribers.
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Washington
Canberland Telephony and Telekraph Company
Interviate Commerce Commission
Canterland Telephone Company
Awents- AgNt
Tel Xtate
Lopesville
Tee Tore Januney
Chins
Camberlind
Inichiter Ladiah
Owenshoro
Montine Gray
Krekfort
Darls
Masti Corliss Lawrenceburg
Meavidence
Anchorage
Clay
Milershieg
Morfantawo
Lee School to Open on Sept 2 at Ewing Virginia
Lee County Agricultural School will start its 6th annual term on Tuesday September 2 under principal Prof. W F Jones. Returning staff include Miss Ethel Hamilton and Mrs W A Yeary with new hires Miss Stelle Johnson Miss Rosie Burchette Miss Hazel Key Miss Horton and Prof W L Start ex. dormitory reservations are high and the outlook for the coming year appears strong.
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Stelle Johnson
Dryden
Rosie Burchette
Jonesville
Hazel Key
Pennington Gap
Ootian Horton
W. 1
Start
Gate City
Horton
Burchette
Raitfort State Normal School
Miss Kelly
Harrisonburg
Burglar Active In Noetown West Section
Local residents report a burglar operating at night in Noetown and surrounding areas. One resident fired five shots without stopping the intruder as attempts to enter homes of Mrs. Ray Maples and widow Mrs. Eliza Gunn are noted. Police search for suspects to curb recent thefts.
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Durly
Ray Maples
Eliza Gunn
Latier
Harvest Festival Plans Move Ahead At Merchants Meeting
Merchants Association last night approved plans for the Mink Harvest Festival focusing on premium livestock exhibits and a boosted prize fund. An expanded livestock class prize and livestock exhibition are set to elevate the fair, with ticketing work progressing and merchants distributing automobile tickets. The Harvest Festival will be staged at the East End athletic park under a large tent forty feet wide and 120 feet long housing agricultural displays.
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Merchhants’ Association
Ant
East End Athletic Park
Tel
Middlesboro Harvest Festival and Regional Events Calendar
Calendar notes the Middlesboro Harvest Festival on October 9 1941 and nearby events including the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville September 1 1941 WebE. 12 1A and the Eastern Tennessee Press Association meeting at Harrogate September 12 13 1941. Also lists Kentucky Bakers Convention in Middlesboro October 7 8 along with Sousa's Hand at Manning Theatre October 13 and Blossom Tithe at Manring Theatre October 6.
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Middlseaboro
Louinville
Eastern Tennessee Press Association
Harrogate
Middlesboro
Manning
Manring
Local Mines to Resume Work in Middlesboro Area
After extended layoffs the Middlesboro coal district plans to resume operations. The Congresa and Climax mines will reopen soon with four to five days weekly, while Yellow Creek mines shift from two to four days. Demand improves as buyers place orders in other fields and operators seek price stability.
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Middlesboro
Kentucky
Cimgresa
Iit
Ally All
Lapga
State bankers meet Sept 9 10 in Louisville
The 32nd annual convention of the Kentucky Bankers Association opens September 9 and 10 in Louisville. Julian W. Potter president of the Coal and Iron National Bank of New York will address members as the subject The Country Banker of New York. Earl S. Gwin S. McElroy and Ralph Parlette are on the program with Parlette delivering The Financial Shepherd and His Sheep and McElroy lecturing on Blocks and Blockhead.
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Associated Press
Louisville
New York
Julian W. Potter
Presi
Se Ion National Bank
Ralph Parlette
Parlette
Bir
Hecelroy
Horseshoe Curve Night Incident Reported In Cambria County
A tumult occurred Monday night at Horseshoe Curve involving multiple parties. Police described the event as spontaneous violence with injured individuals and property damage. Notable items included 1,200 logs and a potential $12 charge, though details remain unclear in the fragment.
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