Amundsen schooner Maude returns with Arctic voyage tale
United Press reports from Alaska on the Maude expedition led by Captain Westing. The schooner drifted toward the north pole but failed to reach it while detailing crew experiences and a lone Eskimo survivor who deserted and later returned. The voyage passed near Jeanette and Herald islands before orders to return to the United States.
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United Press
Sea
Alaska
Maude
Arctic
North Pole
Ube
Pole
O. Westing
United Pres
Westing
Carl Hansen
Chilef
M. Cleonktt
Sasinect
J. A. Malnmret
5. Syvrersten
Davey Jones
Warher
Irona
East Cape
Siberia
Jeanette Islands
Herald Islands
Bennett Islands
Bogus whisky labels seized in federal raid
Federal agents arrested a counterfeit liquor ring in the northwest using colored alcohol disguised as bonded spirits. The raid yielded three printing presses, thousands of labels and plates, three 150 gallon stills, and 14 200 mash tun units, following Captain Townsend's operation under the Andrews plan.
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Ay United Press
St Paul
Son Kills Drink Crazed Father In Neighbor Home
Bemidji report: George Rowe slain by young farmer Pred Heinzer after a quarrel over a bull attack. Heinzer fled the scene but later faced an inquest jury and may be freed. The incident occurred late Saturday night and involved a gun duel at the Rowe residence.
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Wanted
Pred Heinzer
Relluts Prent
Yount Heinzer Faerd
Alais Heinger
Aied
Fred
Rawe
Elger Heinzer
Trieger
Pitches to Victory in City Series Showdown
Francis Condo led Wisconsin Rapids St Lawrence club to a 2 to 1 win over Emerson Minor Company Fords in the third of five game city series. St Lawrence leads the series two games to one.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Rapids
Wis
Francis Condo
St Lawrence Club
Amierson Minor Company
Fords
Aftsrnoon
Stanes
St. Lawrenea Club
Marines asleep at post guarding chief in White House detail
Two marines on a special guard detail for the summer White House were found asleep at their posts early this morning. Charges of neglect of duty have been filed and Captain Andrews, the president's naval aide, ordered a general investigation.
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Associated Press
Swampscott
Miss
White House
Capiadelphus Andrews
Weekend crash toll rises with many fatalities
Twenty six people died across the nation in weekend accidents including seven auto deaths, five drownings, and five killed by violence. Stunts went tragically wrong as Capt Fraser Hale and Private Earl Neveis died in White Sulphur Springs. A 20 year old from Grand Rapids fell 200 feet during a flying circus stunt. Auto toll rose across nine midwestern states with Illinois leading at 26 total deaths, followed by Missouri and Iowa. In Minneapolis a man and four injured after a series of crashes. Milwaukee reported serious injuries when a tow truck crash occurred. A five year old girl, Alice Miller, was killed after slipping from her father’s hold into oncoming traffic.
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Fraser Hale
Army Air Rervies
Earl Neveis
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Joe Lachattelle
Grand Rapids
Mich
Middle Western
Chie Jed
Missouri
Texas
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Harry Kalena
General Hospital
Tate
Alwaukee
Victor Westmann
Rarage Employe
St. Paul
Mack Gibson
Rush
Priest’s Worcester Rectory Guarded After Threats
Police surrounded the St. Stephen’s church rectory in Worcester after a warning that bandit Joan Troy planned to attend the funeral of slain gangster Walter Derosier and seek revenge on a police lieutenant. A relative informed authorities, prompting a revocation of the area’s safety measures.
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United Press
Worcester
Maas
St. Stephen's
Walier Detosier
Joan Troy
Lsutenant
John Tunney
Troy
Becau
Derosier
Deroisier
Iomrade
Autouortsen
Cotton Crop Report Shows Below Normal Yield
Washington reports the caston crop as of Aug 16 at 62 percent normal, forecasting a total production of 33,920,000 bales of 800 points gross. Last year produced 12,127,928 bales, with 377,521 running bales counted as half-bales ginned, compared to 125,901 for 1924.
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United Preps
Washington
Agriculture Department
Final Rites Spoken For Victor F Lawson
Obituary notice of Victor Fremont Lawson longtime publisher of The Chicago Daily News. Funeral at New England Congregational Church attended by notable figures. Rev Dr George Stearns Davis led service with hymns and scripture. Lawson praised as lover and defender of truth.
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Chicago Daily News
Drees
Chicago
Victor Fremont Lawson
Deurnausen
Funaru
New England
Qzora Stearns Davis
Chicago Theological Seminary
Victor F. Lawson
Gantemar
Lawson
America
Chief Engineer warned of weak boiler before ill fated voyage
Testimony at the federal steamboat hearing in Providence Rhode Island reported Chief Engineer Jobe Grent of the Mackinac knew the boiler was dangerous before the ill fated excursion to Newport harbor last Tuesday. Welders Edward Cassli and Walter A. Parent corroborated that Grent was informed of the seriousness and that Grant replied I know it when asked what would happen if trouble arose.
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Sy Associated Press
Providence
R. I
Jobe Grent
Afackinac
Newsport Harbor
Mitty
Federal Steamboat Inspection Service
Edward Cassli
Grant
Newport
Walter A. Parent
Shother Welder
Boy Killed in Tunnel Near Tomah
Alvin J. Stahle of Milwaukee expected to arrive with the body of his 18 year old son Alvin Jr. whose remains were found in a tunnel near Tomah yesterday. The youth, reportedly from Devils Lake, was found cut and beneath train wheels after an apparent gas exposure. His parents in Milwaukee said he had written from Devils Lake about three weeks ago promising to return once he got new clothes. Stahle left yesterday for Tomah after the discovery.
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Milwauken
Alvin J
Alvin, Jr
Tomah
Milwaukes
Devils Lake
Alvin
Tievils Lake
Stahle
Dangerous Trend in Government Grows, Says Roy F Wiles
United Press report from Durand Wisconsin quotes Republican U S Senate hopeful Roy F Wiles decrying the rising tendency of citizens to seek government solutions for routine problems. He spoke to a large Temionnaida crowd and planned a Lake Geneva campaign stop after returning to Eau Claire.
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United Press
Wis
Roy F. Wilesx
Republian
United States
Temionnaida
Herald
Eau Claire
Lake Geneva
Tuenay
Dayton man admits to blue masked bank robberies
A Dayton manufacturer Fred Nickel was arrested and alleged to admit being the blue masked bandit who on August 14 robbed employees of the North Dayton branch of the Dayton Ravings and Trust company, escaping with 273, 200 police announced this morning.
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Associated Pressy
Dayton. O
Fred Nickel
Dayton Manufactumr
North Dayton
Dayton Ravings &Trust Company
Arctic Thip WIll Not Be UseLess One Arctic Thip WIl Not Be UseLess One
A fragment from a Washington DC report notes Donald B MacMillan and associates ending Arctic expedition efforts at Cape Thomas Hubbard and shifting focus to other explorations. Commander Aachiman claims extensive knowledge of the Etah region and nearby woods, while pilot and observer face navigation uncertainty with surrounding mountains.
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Washington, D. C
Donald B MacMillan
Ethbet
Advanci Nn
Cape
Assassination of Sir Lee Stack Stuns Egypt Officials
United Press report from Onon Egypt describes the assassination of Sir Lee Stack the Budan governor general. The attack left Stack fatally wounded in Chirg last November. Six conspirators died in the field while one fighter remained guarded by tiger lines as a dramatic scene unfolded.
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United Prevs
Onon
Egypt
Lea Sisek
Budan
Ecafield
Abadal Hamid Enayat
Fa Hong
Lee Stack
Chirg
Britain
Ellingson Satisfied With Manslaughter Verdict
Dorothy Ellingson expresses satisfaction with the manslaughter verdict for killing her mother. She says she did not intend harm, was not insane, and believes the momentary act led to the outcome. She expects to serve a sentence and hopes the case is over.
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Dorothy Ellingson
San Francisco
France replies to German note on security pact
A brief French reply to the German note on the security pact was delivered today by French foreign minister Margerie. The envoy presented the message with a verbal conference, aimed at reshaping the Stresemann position and signaling France’s stance to the allied governments.
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France
Preva Retin
Frenne
Strexemann
Afp
We Margerie
Wruth
Stresemann
Fay
Reaponnble
Coolidge May Take a Hand in Coal Situation
President Coolidge may intervene in the coal strike affecting New England and the Atlantic states with a Septem ber start date. Herbert Little reports that Coolidge plans to return to Washington next week and press for a non intervention policy to yield a quick compromise between miners and operators. The move aims to sway public opinion and hasten a settlement before a broader impact.
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Herbert Little
Unified Press
Loumprcott
Maas
La Follette Wheeler Ticket Designation Questioned
Wisconsin Attorney General states Lee Follette Wheeler Progressivism cannot appear as a separate party ticket on the primary ballot for the special senatorial election. He notes no such party exists and a national party must authorize name changes, leaving no independent ticket legal on the ballot. Arthur R. Barry of Milwaukee announces candidacy for the unexpired term under the progressivism designation.
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Madlann
Bieri
Lee Follette
Arthur R. Barry
Milwaukee Nna
Viata Benetor la Pollette
Roner Alad Vinedl
Fred Zimmeeman
Whiconma
Communist Congress Protests War in Morocco
A Soviet style report notes the Communist congress denouncing the war in general and specifically Morocco. It highlights resolutions restricting hostilities while reporting parallel activities by the International Workers’ Union and American group leaders guiding the proceedings.
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Communist Congress
Morocco
France
Snelattit
Necand — Internationale
McMillan Party Retreats Southward
Washington dispatch notes the McMillan party beginning a southward retreat amid Arctic conditions. Report mentions movement from a northern coastal region toward warmer climes with early morning arrivals and unsettled travel conditions.
Drowning Reported in Lake Michigan near Renton Harbor
Jane Sullivan and Bernadette Sullivan, daughters of Bootie Sullivan and the late Roger Sullivan, drowned yesterday in Lake Michigan seven miles from Renton Harbor while the family, out for a day at the lake, were swimming.
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Annodated Press
Chicsto, N
Jane Sullivan
Tyrarold
Mra
Bootie Sullivan
Ernad
Lnte
Roger Sullvan
Yartar
Lake Michigan
Renton Harbor
Mien
Women Dress Reform Sparks Retail Clothier Debate
American women influence fashion and business at the National Association of Retail Clothiers convention. Analysts note that well-dressed men advance in society and business, while critics challenge women’s role in guiding male attire and taste.
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Tannson
Galish
Cormapiydant
Chinige
Debts and Talks Between France and Britain Reported
Reports from Paris and London indicate French finance minister Lewis Joseph Cullinux and Winston Churchill planned discussions on settling Mennen a debt of 825 million. A French payment offer and yearly figures were cited, with emphasis on public statements and broader financial obligations between governments.
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Winston Churchill
Parieys
Lewis Joseph Cullinux
Winton Churchill
Excheaner
Gre
M. Galiauc
Chapman Defends Pal in Murder Case
Chapman's defense centers on his friend Dutch Anderson as details emerge about the murder of Muriele and the involvement of others. The account notes Anderson's alleged complicity and the investigation led by Teéilariek, with legal action aiming to uncover the truth behind the shooting.
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Chapman
Dutch
Anderson
Teen Marth
Butch Anderston
Fr Muriele
Andérsnd
Wien
Tae
Haner
Jan Rulthle
Aniderwan
Hanma Anil
Attarnes
Second Cousin of Lincoln Dead in Colorado
Fragmentary obituary note reports the death of a Lincoln relative in Colorado with scattered identifiers. The text mentions a second cousin to Lincoln and references dates and names that are partially obscured, yielding only a vague memorial fragment without clear biographical details.
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Lincoln
Henry Ford Seeks Inventor for Mechanical Cow
Henry Ford seeks an inventor to create a mechanical cow, aiming to ease dairy farming. He argues livestock upkeep wastes farmer time and resources, proposing a cheaper, better milking alternative. The interview, published in Farm Machinery, notes Ford’s belief the device could transform agriculture.
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Haley Cawa
Ford
Marnie
They
Az Baek Pumivers
Fireman Killed in Head On Collision
A fireman was killed in a head on collision near WHS while another vehicle suffered damage. Emergency crews responded as tremors and smoke filled the area and investigators began assessing the scene.
Five in Field for Nominate Nomination
Milwaukee reports former governor Ay associated presa outlines emergency candidacy for the United States Senate as an independent Republican if Robert M La Follette is nominated. If another Republican wins the nomination, Dubrur says he will not run. Dithmar aims to be ready for an emergency and notes support from Coolidge backers would leave a final election without a candidate. Nomination papers filed locally.
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Ay Associated Presa
Milwaukee
Howard F. Dithmar
Jinglanant
Rtoeay
United Sates Couate
Yunning Os
Ineen Nation
Robert M. la Follette
la Follatte
Dubrur
Milwaukee progressive leader quits La Follette faction
Edwin J. Gross, long allied with La Follette supporters and a voice for the progressive faction opposing Gov. John J. Blaine, declares he will back Francis E. McGovern in the upcoming senatorial primary. The statement criticizes Robert Jr. La Follette for lacking public record and condemns his bid as a surrender of principle amid the Madison political machine.
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Milwaukee
Edwin J. Gross
la Fellette
Rovernor
John J. Bhelne
Jo Woald
Francis £. McGovern
Dithwadker
Ex Follette
Mr. Gross
la Foillette
Atatemant
Robert, Jr
Diminele
United States
la Folintee
Roatert
Cason
Republican Mate Central Committee
Young la Folletty
Tha Grose
Wisconsin
Gina
Robert
la Followe, Jr
Licking Cat Hair Grows on Bald Head Man Says
A faulty AP sourced tale describes a man Rudolph Aitkass claiming a cat’s tongue licked hair onto his bald pate. He relates grooming and training efforts with a cat named Mike to spur new growth and hair restoration.
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Associated Press
New York
Rudolph Aitkass
Bhayrar
Mike
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