China Moves to Grant Wireless Control Amid Contract Cancellations
Peking reports Cabinet actions canceling American Federal Wireless and Japanese Mitsuo contracts in China. China offers a joint US Japan loan for wireless stations while retaining right to appoint officials, but the move draws resistance from American interests and tests adherence to the open door principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
A. P
Japan
China
Federal Wireless Company of America
Mitsuo Company
American
State Department
Federal
Robbery Suspect Nabbed After West Monroe Hold Up
Sam Rush, arrested by Deputy Clyde Mitchell near Brown Paper mill, is accused as the masked bandit who held up Jim Davis, a pressing club owner, last Saturday night. Rush allegedly attempted escape, pretended to draw a gun, then surrendered. A pistol and 57 cartridges were seized. A highway robbery warrant was sworn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Davis
West Monroe
Sam Rush
Clyde Mitchell
Brown
Rush
Mitchell
Overland Family Fares to Miami for Real Estate Boom
Mr and Mrs Leonard Stevens and their children Donald and Constance drove from Venice California to Monroe in two cars for a 2134 mile trek with camping gear. They expect to enter the Miami real estate market as California residents move northward seeking expansion opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
California
Miami
Leonard Stevens
Donald
Constance
Monroe
el Centro
el Paso
Dallas
Shreveport
Stevens
Florida
Los Angeles
Chicago Lawyer ilas H Strawn to Represent U S in China Treaty Talks
ilas H. Strawn a Chicago lawyer has received final instructions from President Coolidge and Secretary Kelly. He will represent the United States in the conference in China on customs tariff and revision of China's treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilas H. Strawn
Chicago
Coolidge
Kelly
United States
China
Mine Company's Claim of Divine Aid Probed
The California based Carson Valley Mining company promoted by a San Jose minister faces a state inquiry into its divine providence claims to attract investors. The California led firm promised a 6 percent annual return and earmarked half earnings for religious work. The hearing set for September 29 will determine license revocation viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
State Corporation Commission
Carson Valley Mining Company
Nevada
San Jose
Wm. Towner
First Baptist Church
Calif
Towner
Chicago Hotel Bandits Convicted in Drake Hotel Death Penalty Sought
Joseph Holmes and Jack Wilson were found guilty of murdering Drake Hotel cashier Frank P. Rokkey during a sensational hold up. The jury demanded the death penalty after deliberating since 7 p.m. yesterday. Tex Court and Eric Nelson died in the escape attempt. leader William Melneschuck fled with 3500 dollars.
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Chicago
Ill
Joseph Holmes
Jack Wilson
Frank P. Rokkey
Drake Hotel
Robert E. Crowe
Holmes
Wilson
Tex Court
Eric Nelson
Willam Melneschuck
Rokkey
Meridian Club President Declares Cotton States Series Off
Meridian Mississippi September report says President John Moss of the Meridian club paid off all players and dismissed them for the season. He notes most have left for home and the post season series with Jackson is canceled after Jackson departed Meridian. President Scott explains Meridian was entitled to two games and Jackson had only fulfilled one, thus ending the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
A. P
John Moss
Meridian Club
Cotton States
Scott
Jackson
Meridian Cotton States League
Moss
Jackson President Verifies Break-Up
President George W. Brannon of the Jackson Senators says the Cotton States League play-off with Meridian is called off after Meridian’s management refused to continue games on local grounds as ordered by President Scott.
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Jackson
Miss
A. P
George W. Brannon
Jackson Senators
Meridian
Scott
Whitfield Held for Burglary at Monroe Store
Claude E. Whitford of Monroe was arrested on a burglary charge for the Monroe Hardware Company retail store break in on September 5. He confessed after arrest and faces Hood bill charges after two alcohol bottles were found in his handbag at the Missouri Pacific depot. Four shotguns knives flashlights and $15 were stolen. a harp was the only clue, later linked to Whitford, a former employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude E. Whitford
Monroe
Monroe Hardware Company
Whitford
Missouri Pacific
St. John Street
St. Ann’s Alley
Air Mail Route From Chicago Areas Approved
Postmaster General New approves petitions for air mail service on routes linking Chicago to Detroit and Cleveland, Cheyenne to Denver, and Chicago to New Orleans via St. Louis Memphis and Jackson or Vicksburg Mississippi.
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Washington
A. P
Postmaster General
New
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Cheyenne
Denver
New Orleans
St. Louis
Memphis
Jackson
Vicksburg
Miss
Governors to Meet in Birmingham for Southern Reclamation Talks
Governors of fourteen southern states will meet in Birmingham on October 28 and 29 to discuss reclamation projects and the federal role in cooperative work. The meeting was called by Governor Whitfield of Mississippi.
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Birmingham
Ala
A. P
Whitfield
Mississippi
Handcuffs Bring Fair Trial Laughter
Deputy Sheriff Frazier left handcuffs in his car seat at Simmsboro yesterday a prominent citizen slipped them on and they locked. with keys in Ruston the man was brought there for release amid much amusement among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Ruston
Frazier
Simmsboro
Hylan’s retirement sparks talk of independent NYC mayoral ticket
In New York on Sept 17, discussions swirl about an independent line to challenge James J. Walker and Frank D. Waterman after Hylan’s primaries loss. Gov. Smith’s allies praise Walker while Hearst papers hint at third candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. P
Hylan
James J. Walker
Frank D. Waterman
Walker
Tammany Hall
Smith
W. R. Hearst
Senator Borah
Washington
Arthur Brisbane
Joseph A. Moore
Hearst
New York American
Waterman
Traction
Albany
Moore
Tammany
F. H. la Guardia
LaGuardia
Senator Copeland
Fylan
Frank D Waterman
John J. Lyons
Wm. H. Bennett
Chicago
Allen
Negroes Involved In Knife Fight Over Slim Nickname
Dennis Courtney stabbed Mose Stephens in the arm after Stephens called him Slim, and Stephens replied by striking Courtney on the head. Both men were arrested and held in the city jail under a $300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim
Dennis Courtney
Mose Stephens
Courtney
Stephens
Belasco Wife Pays Fines for Undeclared Apparel
Mrs. David Belasco, wife of the theatrical man, paid 1488 in fines and forfeitures after failing to declare apparel on returning from Europe. She says illness prevented timely declarations and she entrusted the task to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
David Belasco
Final decision on M E union seen this October
Dozens of Methodist Episcopal Church South conferences meet from September 30 to October to decide unification with the larger plan. Missouri led with 196 to 14 in favor, while Holston Louisville and Kentucky shows tight outcomes. Roughly 225 votes from Brazil participate, with a required three fourths majority.
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Nashville
Tenn
A. P
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Holston
Louisville
Missouri
Edwin Mouton
Tennessee
Memphis
Kentucky
A. V. W. Darlington
General Conference
Supreme Organization of Methodism
China
Brazil
Detroit Votes for Unification with Methodist Episcopal South
The Detroit conference of the Methodist Episcopal church approved unification with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South by 229 to 2. The body also backed lay participation in future sessions and other proposals. details follow from Lansing actions.
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Detroit
Flint
Mich
A. P
The
Methodist Episcopal Church Today
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Lansing
Aircraft Board Opens Inquiry Into Shocking Shenandoah Wreck
President Coolidge commissions a nine member special board led by Dwight W. Morrow to probe the airship Shenandoah disaster. Arthur C. Denison is vice chairman and William F. Durand serves as secretary as the group plans witness selection and scope of investigation. Colonel William Mitchell is expected as a key witness in the Shenandoah case and in the broader aeronautics inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Coolidge
Arthur C. Denison
Grand Rapids, Mich
William F. Durand
Los Angeles
Washington
A. P
William Mitchel
Naval Court
Shenandoah
National Defense
Navy
War Departments
Army Air Service
War Department
Mitchell
President
Special Aircraft Board
Zeigin to finish drilling of Ball and Finns test
Urania reports Ball and Finn halted at 1512 feet in King No 1 by financial reasons. Zeigin contracted to finish the test, crew at site, with 1000 barrels sold to field operators. Preparations continue on Urania No 2 and No 9, water line to Bayou Castor, and a Baltimore trip by Q T Hardiner Jr with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urania
Ball and Finn
King No. 1
G. W. Zeigin
Zeigin
Urania Lumber Co
Cleve Love
Rowe-Wallace
Bayou Castor
Q. T. Hardiner, Jr
Charley Roberts
Alexandria
Baltimore
Q. T. Jr
Q. T. Hardiner
Louisiana
Crippled Woman Slain by Savage Attacker in New York
Gore, 24, once paralyzed, is killed by a brutal assailant in New York. Police report the attacker used extreme force and displayed superhuman length before the victim died. Local authorities pursue suspect and seek witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitherine Gore
New York
Cotton Pickers Wanted Now In Franklin Parish Area
A special to the News-Star reports Franklin parish faces a large cotton crop with ginnings reaching 18 000 bales by mid September 1925. County agent R F H Benton Jr estimates 7 760 to 10 000 pickers are needed immediately and Senator T B Gilbert of Wisner La has 500 more needed on his plantation. High yields and good wages lure cooks and servants to the fields, yet labor remains scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Winnsboro
Franklin Parish
Itre
R. F H. Benton, Jr
T. B. Gilbert
Wisner
Negotiations on French debt funding set for Thursday
The United States will host talks next Thursday on funding France four billion dollars of debt. Acting Secretary Winston called for the American debt commission meeting as the Caillaux–led French mission arrives in Washington. Ambassador Herrick and Daeschner will join in New York for a rapid transfer to Washington. Treasury experts compile ten volumes of studies on France’s fiscal capacity as the French delegation prepares.
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Washington
A. P
France
United States
Winston of
Treasury
American Debt Commission
American Commission
Caillaux
Wintson
Myron T. Herrick
Doctor Cleared in Noel Escape Case at Essex Board
Newark officials discharged Dr. John M. Thompson, senior resident at Overbrook Hospital, after the Essex County board held him responsible for Harrison Noel’s escape. Thompson refused to resign and threatened suit, amid admission of the double murder and kidnapping case.
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Newark
N. J
A. P
John M. Thompson
Overbrook Hospital
Essex County Board of Free Holders
Harrison Noel
Thompson
Ban Placed on Products from Texas
Louisiana imposes a quarantine on all Texas originated products including baled cotton to curb foot and mouth disease spread. Executive officer Dr. E P Flower cites injunctions halting hay shipments and cattle slaughter near the border as the outbreak risks cross-state infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower
Texas Livestock Sanitary Board
Galveston County
Louisiana Line
Belgian Miners Move to Aid in U S Wage Fight
New York dispatch reports Belgian miners plan to support American wage disputes as U S supply tightens. A conference at Bressele investigates Belgian coal exports and Welsh shipments potentially undercutting miners. Sanders Wertheim, NY coal magnate, says his firm will import 50,000 tons monthly from Wales if the two week settlement fails. He left for Europe. anthracite could last four to six weeks.
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New York
A. P
Bressele
United States
Brussels
Ruhr
Sanders A. Wertheim
Wales
Europe
Trainwrecking Plotter Confesses In Kentucky Wreck Case
Herbert Hale, jailed for the Knob Lick wreck near Louisville, confesses to a second time and names Clayton Middleton of Danville as the other plotter. Hale says Oscar and Elsie Dishon are innocent and that Middleton pried a switch lock to wreck the Louisville and Nashville train killing the engineer and injuring 31 passengers. Middleton is in custody.
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Louisville
A. P
Herbert Hale
Nashville
Knob Lick
Clayton Middleton
Danville
Hale
Oscar
Elsie Dishon
Middleton
14 Year Old Indicted in Mother’s Murder in Glen Jean
Tracey Westmoreland aged 14 was indicted by a Fayette county grand jury for the murder of his mother at their Glen Jean home on August 10 after she scolded him. The case was made public today by the grand jury report filed in Fayetteville West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
W. Va
A. P
Tracey Westmoreland
Fayette County
Glen Jean
River and Ouachita Stage Readings Report
River stages show Memphis and Vicksburg with mixed changes while New Orleans rises. Shreveport holds at five with Alexandria steady. Ouachita readings list Camden falling, Monroe rising, and Cairo up.
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Mississippi
Memphis
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Shreveport
Alexandria
Ouachita
Camden
Monroe
Ohio
Cairo
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Peking Cabinet
Bome
Golden State
Sivas
Strawn
Iven
Drake
Prexy Moss
Solons
Metro Chief
Brannon
N. C
O. K
Mrs
M. E. Union
Shenandoah Crash
Ball
Finn
R. H. Brooks
Catherine Gore
Franklin
U. S
Noel
Texas
Baton Rouge
Boy
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