Grand Old Man of Harvard Dies at 92
Charles William Eliot, Harvard’s long serving president and revered figure, dies at 92 in Northeast Harbor Maine. He led Harvard for 40 years and remained president emeritus until his death, shaping education and public policy with fearless writings and speeches. His legacy includes sharp debates on prohibition and leadership in global academic circles.
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British Academy
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Lowell
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Fatal shooting near Moundville linked to revenge
Michael Blando cafe owner formerly of Kansas City was shot to death in his car early today in Chicago. His wife and Joseph Varsalone were present. Varsalone was wounded. She linked the death to a 1922 murder near Moundville, noting vengeance against Blando's brothers.
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Des Moines Ia Guard Demobilizes After Camp Dodge Encampment
The sixty seventh Iowa National Guard brigade completed demobilization at Camp Dodge with five hours of departures in 60 carloads for 35 Iowa towns. Gen Lloyd D Ross Gov Hammill and the War Department praised the encampment and command. Maj Fred R Frost of Fort Dodge received a diamond studded gold medal for 25 years service.
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Seven Hoboes Die In Freight Train Wreck
Seven unauthorized riders were killed and four injured when a Chicago Burlington and Quincy freight train derailed at Wiganet on the M1 line near Princeton. Eighteen cars piled from the tracks after an arch bar failure, injuring four riders. the engine stayed on track and crew survived. Bodies await identification in a morgue.
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Jealousy Theory Ties Double Tragedy in Clarinda
In Clarinda Iowa two bodies were found in a corn field after a cafe owner Elsie Benge once of Maryville Missouri and Thomas E Anderson a United States Stock Powder salesman from Council Bluffs were shot dead. Authorities speculated jealousy sparked the killings with Anderson possibly killing Benge then himself. A bill of sale suggested Anderson owned the cafe. No inquest will be held. funeral plans pending.
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Shambaugh
Missouri
Greek military ousts Pangalos in bloodless Greek coup
Athens reports Gen Condylis has seized power after detaining Theodorus Pangalos on Spetses. Admiral Coundouriotis is named lawful president and invited to resume office as Condylis forms a national unity government. Arrested leaders released. a future commission to try regime officials is promised within eight months.
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Giant Biplane S-35 Flies Successfully At Roosevelt Field
Capt Rene Fonck and Igor Sikorsky piloted the S-35 giant biplane in a 32 minute test at Roosevelt Field New York. The craft carried 12 000 pounds and reached 5500 feet while maintaining 90 mph. Fonck said flight was easy and Sikorsky praised handling.
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Officer fatally wounds alleged car thief in Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Aug 23 AP Eddie Wilson, an alleged motor car thief, was shot in the hand and hip by Deputy Sheriff Max Avery near J B Travis justice of the peace office just after 10 am while attempting to escape. Wilson had been arrested for stealing a car from a private detective. injuries not disclosed.
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Bail Refused for Two in New Jersey Murder Case
Newark Aug 23 AP Grief Justice Gummere refused to receive bail applications for Henry De La Bruyere Carpender and Willie Stevens jailed in Somerville Somerset county for the murders of Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills. Justice Parker to review if applications arise. Hall widow Mrs Francis Stevens Hall also charged.
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Panama to Enter Geneva Conference
Panama has notified the League council it will participate in the September 1 conference on American reservations to the permanent court of international justice. The move brings the number of signatories to 19.
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Legion Fight Card Goes Ahead Despite Weather
Promoter Frank Boston announced that the American Legion boxing show would be held tonight rain or shine. Earlier forecasts suggested postponement due to threatening weather, but fighters urged timely competition and the plan was kept for the event despite conditions.
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Mexican Church Crisis Tests Direction After Calles Talk
A 10-member episcopal committee led by Arch bishop Mora y Del Rio weighs future steps in the religious dispute with Mexico's government. They seek Vatican guidance on priest registration and possible resumption of services while aiming to secure a constitutional amendment. The pope's reply is awaited, with congressional action uncertain.
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Unidentified man found butchered on Northwestern tracks
The body of an unidentified man with both legs and arms cut off was found on the Northwestern train tracks near Woodbine on Sunday.
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Rudolph Valentino Dies After Battle With Illness
Rudolph Valentino sheik of the screen died today at 12:19 PM EDT at Polyclinic hospital in New York after eight days of struggle. He had shown progress until this morning when his temperature rose following a double operation eight days earlier.
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Four Gangsters Held in Murder Case Export
Tomahawk Wisconsin August 23 AP Chief Detectives William Shoemaker and ten officers headed to Chicago with four gangsters rounded up here after a car chase. In Chicago two face indictments for the shotgun murder of Mittens Foley in street warfare between rival beer running syndicates. The prisoners Joe Polak Saltis Frank Lefty Konecil Nic Kramer and Pete Three Fingered Kusinsky waived extradition. Koncil and Saltis sought in Foley killing.
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Ninth Street Bridge Replacement Considered By Council
City council meets to discuss replacing the wrecked Ninth street bridge over Mad creek after Thursday nights freshet. Recovery work includes resuming train and streetcar service and repairing damaged water mains and industrial plants along the creek.
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Valentino Dies at 12 10 P M Eastern Time
Rudolph Valentino original sheik of the cinema died at 12 10 P M Eastern Daylight Time at Poly Clinic Hospital New York after eight days in hospital following a double operation for acute appendicitis and gastric ulcers. He collapsed in his apartment a week earlier and underwent immediate surgery. Peritonitis and pleurisy followed, but his managers and doctors warned the crisis could prove fatal.
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Polyclinic Hospital
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United Artists Film Corporation
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Natacha Rambova
Pola Negri
Los Angeles
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Chicago Tribune
Weather Synopsis Iowa Illinois River Readings
Iowa forecast cooler tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions in the east. Illinois sees cloudy cooler weather with showers in the south, then Tuesday fair and milder. River stages show modest changes at St Paul La Crosse Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and St Louis with rises and steady levels.
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