Italy Fleet Ordered to Sail If Greece Move In
A Turin dispatch says Italy orders its fleet to stand ready at Taranto in case of action against Greece. A Milan report notes the Greek note over the Greco Albanian frontier killings risks escalating to war, with Athens possibly appealing to the League of Nations if deadlock persists.
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Ireas Paris
Turin
Petit Parismne
Taranto
Italy
Piraeus
London
Evening News
Milan
Toronto
Greece
Athens
Demonstration in Greece Prompts Italian Security Measures
Reports from Rome indicate demonstrations by Greeks across parts of Italy with acts of violence not confirmed. The Italian government appeals to media and fascist groups to aid in preserving order and quell disturbances.
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Asarwicted
London
al Rts
Italy
Rome
Pers
Dis
Albanian Claim On Mundary Commission Killings
The Albanian government reiterates that General Tellini and the three Greco Albanian Mundary commission members were killed by a band of Greeks on Greek soil near the Albanian frontier two miles away.
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Associated Press
Rome
Tellini
Mundary Commission
Allies urge Greece probe massacre in Albania frontier case
Paris dispatch reports the inter allied council of ambassadors decided to telegram the Greek government on behalf of France Britain and Italy. They protest forcefully against the outrage and urge an immediate investigation into the massacre surrounding the Italian mission of the Albanian frontier commission.
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Paris
Uncil
Commission For Delimination
Law Against Wearing Mask Goes Into Effect
Lansing Michigan reports that the Burns law bans public mask wearing with penalties from 20 to 100 dollars fines or 30 days in jail. The statute took effect at midnight, targeting obstructions concealing the face.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Italian Ultimatum to Greece Outlined in Rome Statement
Rome reports the Italian government issued a formal note detailing seven demands to Greece over the Albania frontier massacre. It calls for sweeping apologies, funeral rites in Athens, naval honors in Piraeus, a swift on the ground inquiry, capital punishment for the guilty, a fifty million lire indemnity, and military honors on repatriation of bodies.
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Associated Press Roma
Greece
Athens
Athena
Piraeus
Gree
Preveza
Italy
Lone Star Route Convention Planned in Paragould Arkansas
The Lone Star Route Association in Monroe invites members and road supporters to the annual convention to be held September 5 and 6 at the Vanderveert Hotel Paragould Arkansas. Key figures including M Collins George W Knoll Senator W L Bagwell W D Trotter and Wihite will lead sessions on by laws nominations auditing and resolutions with Judge N A Brickey slated to discuss highway building and community impact.
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Lone Star Route Association
Monroe
Lone Sur
Paragould
Arb
Vanderveert
Cormtree
M. Collins
George W. Knoll
Poplar Bluff
W. L. Bagwell
Oak Grove
W. D. Trotter
Dermott
Ark
Lone Star
Brownsville
Cameron
Gulf
N. A. Fprickey
Festus
Brickey
Wihite
M. D. Robbins
J. Green
British Missionaries Die in Chinese Bandit Attack
Rev W A Whiteside and Rev F G Waitt of the Church Missionary Society were shot and killed by bandits while traveling in Szechwan on August 14, according to a letter received in Shanghai. The scene near Mienchow lies at the heart of Szechwan where numerous Protestant mission stations operate.
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Associated Presse
Shanghai
W. A. Whiteside
F. G. Waitt
Church Missionary Society
Szechwan Province
Meinchow
Szechwan
China
Tukt
Numrous
Mienchow
Spectacular Stock Fluctuation in Davison Chemical
A volatile session on Davison Chemical saw the stock jump 20 points to 72 before retreating to 50 and fluctuating near 55 on heavy volume. Traders blamed short squeeze and rumors, noting 218,700 no par shares outstanding and Davison’s Sleia Gel refining control from its Baltimore base.
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Axseciated
New York
Lne
Davison Chemical
Wall Street
Davison Chemical Company
Baltimore
Veterans press for reforms at Maxim theatre meeting
In Havana veterans and patriots reiterated calls for a dozen reforms including rescinding the Turismo law legalizing gambling in tourist spots. Also noted are Irish delegation arrivals in Hollyhead for Geneva talks and other regional updates from Aug 30.
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Associated Frese
Havana
Assembly of Veterans and Patriots
Maxim Theatre
Hollyhead
William T. Coalgrave
Free State Cabinet
Geneva
Ireland
League of Nations
Five Million Dollar Kahle Estate Hinges on Safety Boxes
In Ukiah, California, the potential five million dollar estate of Dr Richard Kahle rests on locating twelve safety deposit boxes. Twelve keys found with the deceased doctor may unlock hidden wealth, as authorities investigate the fortune tied to Edward Thaw of Milton Massachusetts.
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Ukiah
Calif
Richard Kahle
Here
Kahle
Edward Thaw
Milton
Mass
America
Germany
Pittsburgh
Boston
Dr. Kahle
Russian River
Kahie
X Foundation
Twelve Keys
Washington Silent On Cuban Censorship Fight
Washington officials avoided comment on Cuba’s media censorship of cablegrams tied to political matters. Observers attribute the move to Cuban fear of legislative changes, notably a lottery measure and railroad consolidation bill, as opposition grows. Mass meetings by veterans and patriots signal broader protest for better government.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cuba
United States
I T
State Department
Havana
Assembly of Veterans and Patriots
Cuban government bans censorship on Cablegrams
New York report says cablegrams passing Cuba via the Commercial Cable Company will not be censored by the Cuban government. Earlier word claimed Cuba would scrutinize all cablegrams.
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New York
Commercial
Cuba
Cuba reports peace in Oriente amid false disturbance rumors
Foreign Minister Cespedes says peace holds across Cuba with no political trouble in Oriente. The Cuban legation sought U S clarification after erroneous reports. officials denied any advance statement from Ambassador Crowder about support for veterans and patriots meetings or our position in hypothetical internal trouble.
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Washington
Legation
Cespedes
Cuba
Oriente
Republic
State Department
Crowder Ha
Assembly of Veterans and Patriots
United States
Pater
Agreement Reached on Wage Schedule for Eastern Fields
The wage agreement for anthracite maintenance workers in Eastern Fields allows pump men engineers and maintenance staff to stay employed after September 1 to prevent mine flooding. Maintenance staff on 12 hour shifts will see a 25 cent daily reduction for eight hours, with overtime after eight hours. nine and ten hour shift workers get pay raises up to 1.15 dollars daily with retroactive effects to September 1. John L. Lewis notes this mirrors past eight hour day settlements and maintains the cost adjustments needed for price agreement.
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Harrisburg
Miners Union
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Governor Pinchot outlines settlement plan for anthracite dispute
In Harrisburg today both operators and miners met separately to study Governor Pinchot's proposal. The plan includes a ten per cent wage increase, an eight hour day, union league recognition, and union dues collection at company offices with collective bargaining. A likely union acceptance could trigger a September 1 work suspension if operators agree.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Miners Union
Pinchot
John L. Lewis
Universal
Lewis
Miners in Lehigh Field Prepare to Quit Hazleton
Officials said anthracite miners in the Lehigh field began removing tools and suspending work in anticipation of a Friday night stoppage. The move follows unions receiving notice they must quit unless a wage agreement is reached by September 1.
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Hazleton
Lehigh Field
Scotland Wins Seawanhaka Cup Heat
In Rothesay Scotland on August 30 the British six meter yacht Coilalll defeated the American yacht Lea in the fifth heat to claim the Seawanhaka cup keeping the trophy in Scotland for another year.
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Rothesay
Scotland
Coilalll
Lea
Retirement admiral dies suddenly on train trip
Annapolis reports say Rear Admiral H. G. Knox retired died suddenly yesterday aboard a train from St. Louis to Greenville Ohio. Death attributed to heart trouble according to sources.
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Annapolis
H. G. Knox
St. Louis
Greenville
Ohio
Ballots Burned as Mississippi Sheriff Primary Dispute Grows
In Coahoma County Mississippi supporters of Frank Harris and Dr D S Glass clashed over the sheriff nomination. D L Doggett and a group seized and burned ballots from nine precincts. A county executive committee meeting will decide whether to declare a nominee or push the issue to the November general election. Harris led unofficial returns with 1121 votes. Glass similarly 1121 but Glass backers say challenged ballots could tilt the result.
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Clarksdale
Miss
Frank Harris
D.S. Glass
Coahoma County
D. L. Doggett
Harris
Executive Committee
Glass
Urania Well Declared New Oil Field by Driller
James A. Noe, El Dorado and Smackover oil producer, inspects Urania Petroleum Co. No. 1 well at Urania after a two week flow of oil and water from 1556 feet. He predicts 200 to 1000 barrels daily and says No. 2 will prove the new field as timbers for a second derrick are set and No. 1 continues to flow.
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Urania Petroleum Company
Urania
James A. Noe
el Dorado
Smackover
Wildcat
la Salle Parish
Mr. Noe
W. RB. Julian
Louisiana
Hardware Merchants Royally Entertained in Shreveport Meeting
Hardware merchants from Monroe and surrounding territory met in Shreveport to discuss trade problems. The Monroe session is the second of six district gatherings approved to foster contact and improve selling and distribution methods as crop marketing progresses. P M Atkins, president of Monroe Hardware Co, hosted and demonstrated loyalty to merchant customers.
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Shreveport
Monroe
Retail Hardware Association
P. M. Atkins
Monroe Hardware Co
Admiration for French Pep Noted by Legion Commander
Col. Alvin Owsley national commander of the American Legion arrived in Dusseldorf for an observation tour of the Ruhr and expressed admiration for French pep. He spoke upon arrival today, detailing expectations for the campaign and regional collaboration.
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Irese
Dusseldorf
Pep
Col
Alvin Owsley
American Legion
Ruhr
Whitfield Wins Governor Runoff In Mississippi Primary
Unofficial returns show H L Whitfield leading Theodore G Bilbo by about 16 000 votes for governor as the Jackson News prints near complete statewide totals. Garner tops Holton in agriculture and Holmes defeats Morgan for railroad commissioner in the southern district LaGrone leads O Bryant in the northern district with most counties tallied.
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Jackson
Misa
Jackson News
Harrison County
H. L. Whitfield
Theodore G. Bilbo
Commissoner of Agriculture
P. P. Garner
J. C. Holton
Dean Holmes
McComb
C. M. Morgan
Holmes
Morgan
L. F. LaGrone
T. P. O'Bryant
LaGrone
O’bryant
Whitfield Wins Mississippi Governor Runoff in Early Totals
Henry Whitfield former president of the Mississippi State College for Women leads Theodore Bilbo in the Democratic runoff for governor by a 132,071 to 116,585 tally with 8 Harrison county precincts missing. Garner leads Holton for agriculture commissioner as vote totals rise.
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Associated
Treas Jackson
Miss
Henry Whitfield
Mississippi State College For Women
Mississippi
Theodore G. Bilbo
Harrison County
Whitfield
Bilbo
Commissioner of Agriculture
P. P. Garner
J. C. Holton
Winston County
Garner
Holton
L. F. LaGrone
T. P. O'Bryant
Dean Holmes
M. C. Morgan
Sennett Conner
Forrest
Jackson
Madison
Marshall
Panola
Pike
Yazoo
Conner
Percy Bell
Greneville
Bolivar
Tate
Washington
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