Nations Sign Dawes Plan for Payment at London Pact
Diplomats at the Foreign Office signed the Dawes reparations pact at 12 40 pm marking the Pact of London. Representatives from several nations sealed a simple solemn agreement intended to let Germany resume reparations and restore Europe’s economic equilibrium. The signing took place in the ambassador’s waiting room with King Georges observing via portraits.
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London
A. P
Int
Dawes
Foreign Office
Germany
Europe
Georges
Reduction in Bond Sought for Inspector Charged in Theft
William Fahy an inspector held in Woodstock Jail faces bond reduction requests amid charges of complicity in a $200,000 heist. Federal agents seek higher bail while Fahy’s associates and wife of an alleged participant are questioned for links to the Harvey Illinois $50,000 postal robbery.
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William Fahy
Woodstock
Ill
U. S.S
Beitter
Evacuation of Dortmund to Be Ordered Tomorrow
Paris dispatch reports the French government will order the evacuation of Dortmund in the Ruhr tomorrow. The move fulfills Premier Herriot's pledge to begin evacuation the day after the London agreement signing. Military withdrawal starts soon, with economic evacuation nearly complete before full withdrawal.
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Herriot
London
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Four Train Crews Hurt in Lake Shore Detroiter Crash
Four railroad employees were injured in a collision between the Lake Shore Limited and the Detroiter between Syracuse and Rochester. An unidentified woman passenger reportedly suffered a fractured skull. The incident damaged the engine and connections, with injuries listed among the Detroiter and Lake Shore Limited crews.
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Lake Shore Limited
Detroiter
Syracuse
Rochester
Lake Bhore
the Road
Porter
Limited
University Alumni Rally to Promote Davis Candidacy
Washington and Lee University alumni in Memphis and nearby Arkansas and Mississippi will meet on September 9 to organize support for John W. Davis in the presidential race. Davis, a 1892 graduate, is the institution's first alumnus to seek the presidency.
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Washington and Lee University
Arkansas
Mississippi
John W. Davis
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Washington and Lee
Thomas denounces Ransdell stand on schools in speech
Lee Thomas mayor of Shreveport and U S Senate candidate spoke at the city auditorium urging support for his platform. He attacked Senator Ransdell on education immigration and labor issues citing the General Education bill and calling for federal school funds with state control. He defended public schools and criticized parochial schooling and alleged special interests backing Ransdell.
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Shreveport
United States Senate
Suditoricum
T. L Heod
F. M. Freeman
John T. Bryant
Heed
Ransdell
Louisiana
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Congress
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American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Women’s Clubs
Congress of Mothers
Federated Clubs of Jewish Women
National
American Library Association
America
American Legion
Washington
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Hamley
Mr. Thomas
Par
Factional Chinese War Tensions Rise in Shanghai
Skirmishes near Quinsan district involve Chi Shieh Yuan and Lu Young Hsiang factions as Shanghai financiers press for a peace parley. Refugees flood Shanghai while foreign warships assemble, and officials expect a delay in hostilities for at least three days.
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Quinsan
Chi Shieh Yuan
Lu Young Hsiang
A. F
Thi
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
Solemn Warning From Peking Over Shanghai Violence
Washington reports that British, Japanese, French and American diplomats in Peking sent two communications urging the Chinese government to prevent loss of foreign life and property amid fighting around Shanghai. They warned that diplomats would take measures to protect foreign residents and trade if adequate protection was not provided.
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Washington
Peking
Shanghai
China seeks to avert civil war amid diplomatic talks
In Peking on the 30th members of the foreign diplomatic corps met with the Chinese foreign office and were assured the government is working to avert civil strife. Mediators questioned Chi Shieh Yuang and Lu Lung Hsiang who both expressed eagerness to prevent hostilities if feasible.
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A. P
Foreign Office
Chi Shieh Yuang
Lu Lung Hsiang
Sdrancea
Owen Young Named Agent General for Reparations
Paris August 30 Owen D Young of New York is appointed agent general of reparations payments ad interim The reparation commission also names M De La Croix Belgium as trustee for German railway bonds Signor Nogara Italy trustee for industrial debentures and Andrew McFadyan England commissioner of controlled revenues De La Croix will stay as commission member without extra pay McFadyan will leave his current post No word yet on Seymour Parker Gilbert Jr about succeeding Young
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A. P
Owen D. Young
New York
M. de la Croix
Belgium
Signor Nogara
Italy
Andrew McFadyan
England
Reparation Commission
McFadyan
Commission
Seymour Parker Gilber, Jr
American Treasury Department
Young
Red October sails to seize Wrangel Island in Arctic claim
A Russian flag vessel named Red October with six pound cannon and a company of infantry sails from Petropavlovsk Kamchatka toward Wrangel Island to take inhabitants prisoner seize ships and assert Soviet ownership in the name of the government. Lieutenant Colonel Lebroom confirms arrival and outlines the mission.
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Wash
Petropavlovsk
Kamchatka
Wrangel Island
Siberia
Bering Strait
Lebroom
Auto tax boost for Ouachita parish roads urged
Parish Highway Engineer R O Morrison calls for a large vote to renew the two mill maintenance tax for Ouachita parish highways. He cites rising traffic, higher wear and tear, and a growing population with 716 autos in West Monroe and about 5 000 in the parish, as evidence the program must continue. The piece notes the tax levy history and the need to fund road upkeep amid rapid growth.
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Sss Shi
Ite
R. O. Morrison
Bureau of Public Roads
United States
Quachita Parish
West Monroe
Ouachita
Six Men Killed in Herrin Street Clash Illinois
Six men died and several were injured in a street clash in Herrin Illinois this afternoon. The violence followed the trial of Car and Earl Shelton for the killing of Constable Caesar Cagle. Deputy Bud Allison Green Dunning Chester Reid Charles Willard Otto Roland and Dewey Newholt are named dead. Authorities said shots erupted two blocks from the city court building after two cars passed. An unverified report claimed Governor Small was asked to send troops from Springfield.
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Car
Earl Shelton
Caesar Cagle
Bud Allison
Green Dunning
Chester Reid
Charles Willard
Otto Roland
Dewey Newholt
New Orleans Woman Shoots Alleged Hijacker Dead
Mrs. Thompson killed 46 year old Thomas Thomason after he allegedly hijacked and robbed her and husband Joseph J. Thompson on a Jefferson parish highway. The couple, who surrendered to police, reported a $250 theft and identified Thomason as the robber. Their car was in the Dryades and Common street area when the confrontation occurred.
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Thomas Thomason
Joseph J. Thompson
Thompson
Thomason
Jefferson Parish
Young farmer Porter Puckett guilty in fatal niece attack
Russellville Alabama August 30 a jury found Porter Puckett a 21 year old Vina farmer guilty of attacking his 11 year old niece who died. He received a death sentence with execution set for October 3 but suspended pending appeal.
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Ala
Porter Puckett
Vina
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Prince of Wales visita Washington for informal White House luncheon
President Coolidge clears desk to host the Prince of Wales at the White House for a three hour visit ending with an informal reception. Officials accompany Wales, including Major Solbert and J. Butler Wright, as security and protocol measures ensure a non political, cordial encounter.
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Coolidge
White House
Prince of Wales
Syosset
Long Island
LaFayette
Baltimore
Wales
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
United States
Wilson
Edward VII
Buchanan
Baron Renfrew
Davis Turns to Campaign in West
Locust Valley N Y Aug 30 John W Davis completed final prep for his first extended campaign tour turning westward to Denver for about three weeks. The number of addresses to be delivered remains undetermined.
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N. Y
John W. Davis
Denver
Dawes Visits Nebraska Farmers to Sell Agricultural Plan
Charles G. Dawes, Republican candidate for vice president, traveled through Nebraska, addressing farmers and aiming to extend his agricultural program to the western states. He outlined his views on the agricultural situation during the visit in Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Nebraska
West
Charles G. Dawes
Forvice
Ouachita Parish Votes Bond for Road Improvements
The Ouachita parish police jury authorized a $130000 road project as part of a $1.6 million road program funded by voters. Engineer R O Morrison to survey and bid the work, with completion expected next year. Elections Tuesday renew a two mill tax for five years to support road maintenance.
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R. O. Morrisom
Whem Road
Swartz-Millhaven
Bosco-Columbia
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Natchitoches Connection
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Columbia
Morrison
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