Obregon Full of Chuckles and Rogers Found on Trip
iSpecial To The News reports from Gallup New Mexico July 18 recounts Obregon’s cheerful reaction after escaping an assassination, noting he spent over a thousand dollars on congratulatory telegrams and quipped he cannot afford another miss. The writer Will expresses admiration for the fallen Mexican patriot.
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Obregon
Rogers
Trip
Gallup
Carranza
Ocmother
Wales
Mexico
Fireworks ban moves in Erie after Fourth deaths
Erie moves to ban fireworks following the Fourth of July tragedy in which five deaths are reported. In Aliquippa a new year round school session plan is tested to avoid building a new school, with nine months on and three months off. Repairs proceed at the city jail to make it break proof, and New Castle streets see progress despite heavy rains. County Agent McCulloch notes bees need space for brood, while locals discuss a scenic gorge near Willow Grove linked to historic Indiana trails. Horseback riding grows in popularity among younger residents with a rider nicknamed Betty the Barebeck. Will Rogers leads the Bunikness party campaign as Pace Two begins.
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Aliquippa
Hoover to offer definite program for farm relief
On a train speeding toward Palo Alto Hoover will outline a specific farm relief plan to aid agriculture. The program promises inland waterways freight-rate adjustments and orderly surplus marketing with government aid, stressing agriculture as the nation’s foundation and aiming for early relief. The nominee’s caravan carried governors and farm leaders who voiced support as it traversed the western plains.
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William K. Hutchinson
Hoover
Rockies
Nebraska
John H. Hammill
Iowa
Amundsen Party Must Be Saved Orders Ships To Penetrate Floes
Soviet assist ant commissar Kameneff ordered ice breakers Mrassin and Maligin to find and rescue the Amundsen relief party after Roald Amundsen was reported missing. The six men may be alive but exact whereabouts were unknown as Maligin faces bad weather while searching southeast of Spitsbergen.
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Edward L. Duess
International News Service
Moscow
Mrassin
Maligin
Serge Kameneff
Amundsen
Roald Amundsen
Kamenelt
Krassin
Meligin
Spitabergen
New Policy By United Mine Workers Fails To Change Mine Situation
In Pittsburgh on July 19, operators in Pennsylvania bituminous districts report the strike status unchanged despite the UMWA policy committee at Indianapolis abandoning the Jacksonville wage scale. John L. Lewis, international president, announced the policy committee would let each district decide its path after a week of review.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Jacksonville
International Policy
United Mine’ Workers of America
Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Policy Committee
Lewis
Dry Democrats Organizing To Defeat Smith
Asheville July 18 Southern dry Democrats meet to build an organization for every state below the Mason Dixon line. Dr A J Barton Georgia Baptist leader chairs 1285 delegates who fault Governor Alfred E Smith and DNC head John J Raskob for modifying the dry law. Two doctors walked out after a bid for a third party failed. Mrs Clem Shaver blasts Smith saying harmony is impossible with a nullificationist nominee.
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International News Service
Asheville
N.C
Mason and Dixon Line
A. J. Barton
Alfred B. Smith
John J Raskop
E.O. Watson
Cohumbis
J. J. Gentry
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Dr Barton
James Cannon, Sr
Richmond
Clem Shaver
Gov. Smith
Houston
Death notices for Belknap and Edgir in Pittsburgh area
Death notices report Mrs Catherine Belknap aged 84 of Ashtabula passing away. Also listed are Mrs Elizabeth Ann Edgir aged 76 of Pittsburgh and Christian Masson aged 75 at 717 Graut. (text contains garbled OCR)
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Catherine Belknap
Ashtabula
Elizabeth Ann Edgir
Pitts Burgh
Christian Masson
Hope To Settle Long Coal Strike By New Policies
United Mine Workers of America policy committee authorizes district officers to enter wage talks with operators to settle the six year old bituminous coal strike. The move, endorsed by John L. Lewis, aims to relieve low spirits in the industry. The policy sets that negotiations follow mutually satisfactory terms and require district convention referendums for any agreement.
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jaeTditional
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Miners National Union
John L
Mllinois
Jacksonville
International Union
York Paper Deserts Dems and Opposes Smith Candidacy
York Gazette and Daily, a leading Pennsylvania Democratic paper, will oppose Governor Alfred E. Smith’s presidential bid. Editor J. W. Gitt labels the move a desertion of party unity and blasts Chairman Raskob for pro prohibition shifts, arguing a Democrat cannot back Smith. Mrs Elinor Kelso and her son depart Edensburg for Tacoma Washington for a visit.
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York
York Gazette and
Dally
Pennsylvania
Alfred E. Smith
New York
J. W. Gitt
Raskab
Governor Smith To Stress Stand On Prohibition
Albany July 19 Governor Al Smith will stress his stance on prohibition in his Democratic nomination acceptance speech. He will argue for a modified Volstead law to curb bootlegging while denying repeal, insisting he opposes the old saloon system and notes past misstatements by enemies and reform groups. His advisers say he will not be drawn into endorsements of saloons.
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Sy Raymond
International News Service
Albany
al Smith
Smith
William Allen White
Kansas
Insurance Rule Protects Pupils Riding Buses
Marion County school officials announce mandatory bus passenger insurance for the coming year. Drivers must carry minimum coverage of 5,000 with up to 30,000 depending on district rules. County superintendent Q.B. Rayburn notes Marion is first in the state to adopt this measure uniformly.
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Marion
USAS
B. Rayburn
Aig
Prisoners Sentenced for Driving While Intoxicated
Judge R Lawrence Hildebrand fines Talmadge Peters 200 dollars and costs and sentences him to 20 days in the Lawrence county jail after he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Others sentenced include Rocco Zappia for possession of liquor 200 dollars and costs paroled two years Stanley Kellish for possession of liquor 100 dollars and costs two years parole and Jud Dean for violation of parole.
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Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Lord Northesk
England
Peggy
Ruth Ridenout
R. Lawrence Hildebrand
Talmadge Peters
Hildebrand
Peters
Lawrence County
Rocco Zappia
Stanley Kellish
Jud Dean
Santiago Under Martial Law As Fighting Occurs
Virtual martial law grips Santiago de Cuba after a clash between police and soldiers left one policeman dead and many wounded. The trouble began when soldiers jeered a police sergeant, missiles flew, and the city was placed under military guard. Mayor Arnaz ordered the military commander to control the city as officials rushed to investigate.
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Havana
Santiago de Cube
Arnaz
Santiago
Women in history and modern times a curiosity
By Routh Ridenour staff correspondent in New York July 19 readers have long pondered the accomplishments and destinies of women from Salome and Cleopatra to Peggy Joyce. The piece notes remarks on their influence, behavior, and appearance and references Elinor Glyn and other explanations that lead nowhere.
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Routh Ridenour
Ares
New York
Salome
Cleopatra
Catherine the Great
George Said
Sand
Lady
Hamilton
Peggy Joyce
Elinor Glyn
Town mayor's phone used by visitors prompts lock on line
Visitors to Mayor H. M. Davies of Clatrsville used his official telephone for long distance calls, driving up the town bill. The mayor hinted at the practice and had his phone cabinet built to house the instrument, now kept under lock except for official business.
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T. Clatrsville
H. M. Davies
Seres
Marriage Licenses Granted in Ellwood City and New Castle
A list of marriage license records shows couples including Ruley B. Davy and Christina Ansell, Frank We McKlin and Louise B.E Moon, Wayne Olwen Cunningham and Yelma Mae Duncan, with licensing offices in Ellwood City and New Castle.
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Frank We McKlin
Ellwood City
Louise Be, Moon
Wayne Olwen Cunningham Eell
New, Galilee
Yelma Mae Duncen
New Castle
Wreck blamed on defective rail in Florida to Ohio train crash
A defective rail caused the Ponce De Leon line wreck from Rome Georgia to Cincinnati last night. Three rear cars plunged down an eight foot embankment killing Joseph Roydon Hodgson of Philadelphia and injuring sixteen, with several in serious condition. Injured include Mrs B Adler Cincinnati J F Hie Chattanooga Mrs G H Wilcox Atlanta E B Murray Oakland W E Carswell Missionary Ridge Tenn Clayton Townes former mayor of Cleveland G Jeg cub and M O Bonnelly UW among the bruises and injuries.
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Thernational News
Rome
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Cincinnati
Joseph Roydon Hogdson
Philadelphia
B. Adler
J. F. Hie
Chattanooga
GH. Wilcox
Atlanta
Eba
Murry
Oakland
Calif
W. E. Carswell
Missionary Ridge
Tenn
Clayton Townes
Cleveland
G. Jeg Cub
M. O. Bonnelly
Arrest Eighteen in Assassination of Gen Obregon
Eighteen arrests have been made in the assassination of President elect Alvaro Obregon of Mexico. Police and authorities push the investigation as Mexico remains orderly under President Calles. Calles signals possible extension of his term to 1930 if constitutional change is enacted. Congress convenes a special session to consider lengthening the presidential term from four to six years, which would extend Calles’ term automatically if approved.
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Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Ition
Calles
Sisin
Cajamo
Sonora
Ume
Obregon
Callies
Summer Fashion Picks Note From Arthur Mometer
A playful flop of verse urges readers to shed heavy winter wear for summer fabrics and bright colors. It celebrates linens, light garments, and bold hues while mentioning heat and the value of spending on new outfits. The tone remains light and promotional.
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