Fourth Gut in Month by Standard Oil
Independent oil firms in St Paul and across the country cut gasoline prices following Standard Oil’s move. Prices drop to 16 cents a gallon in New York Baltimore and Washington with other areas at 27 cents, marking a broad reduction from early month levels. The easing sparks a Midwest race as independents chase sales against major brands, with stations in Wichita and elsewhere reporting lower prices.
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Associated Prees
St. Paul
Minn
Standard Oil Company
Nork
Haw Jersey
New York
Baltimore
Washinon
D. C
TRE Ray
Chicago
Midwest
Wichita
Standard Oil Companies
Prostrated by Angle’s Confession in Blue Phantom Case
Dayton story reports Miss Helen Sammet, confined to bed in grave condition after learning of her uncle Fred Nickel’s arrest for the blue phantom bank robbery. Nickel, factory president, confessed and waived examination, facing charges tied to the North Dayton Savings & Trust branch robbery. Nickel held for grand jury on $50,000 bond. Michel confessed as the true phantom responsible for $21,000 stolen in a Maring daylight rate.
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Hy United Press
Dayton
Fred Nickel
Daytons
Helen Sammet
Miss Sammet
The
Savings and Trust Company
Grand Jory
Michel
Bank Officials Held Up En Route Near St. Berle Ind
Vice president Danvite Reed and cashier Karl Bryant of the American State Bank of St Berle Ind were hijacked early en route from Clinton Ind with a 312 000 payroll for the Chicago Milwaukee railroad. Four masked robbers in a motor car forced them into a corn field and shot the radiator of their tanker.
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Associated Freer
Danvite
Mord Reed
Fice Bres
Karl Bryant
Samerican State Bank of
St. Berle
Ind
Here
Clinton
Chicago, Mawaukee
Near miss during mimic war observer test at Fort Tilden
An associate press report details a near-fatal incident during mimic anti aircraft warfare tests at Fort Tilden. Lieutenant Morrow narrowly escaped being carried away by a parachute when his plane was hit and damaged. The event followed by a trench mortar explosion at Cuba Grant injuring twelve, prompting a board of inquiry.
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Presay
New York
Fort Tilden
FH Morrow
Martin
Shefort Erstalsht
Percy Warner
Shim
Morrow
A. X
Bocktard
Cuma Grant
Chi~leaga
Ostesia
Browning
No trace of two men after sheriff killing escape
News reports two young men who fatally wounded Sheriff Sam Pratt of Thomas County then crossed into Nebraska and shot North Platte officer Ed Clark. A gunfight halted a blockade, Pratt died, Clark was killed, and posses from Kansas and Nebraska pursued the pair, who fled on foot after their car was disabled.
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Preas
Kapa
Sam Pratt
Thomas Country
Nebrasksee
Colby
Pratt
Doyle Crawford
Wisemail Tourme
Nebraska
Acery
Ed Clark
North Platte
Twenty Arrested in Wholesale Smuggled Aliens Roundup
Byline notes a mass arrest of smuggled aliens involving inspectors and officers detaining approximately twenty individuals. The detainees are described as mainly from Poland and Hungary, with entries traced from Canada through a transnational smuggling operation. The report lacks clear dates or affiliations due to OCR errors.
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Aswoclacee Breeny Oakhold
N. V
Akrne Gsreum Command
Haly
Poland
Canada
Montreal block of buildings destroyed by fire
A spectacular blaze in Montreal wiped out an entire city block, consuming twenty or more dwellings, a large apartment house, a mill and other structures. Some sixty one families became homeless as water pressure failed and firefighters fought to prevent spread to nearby buildings. No damage estimate was available.
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Baldo
United
Browning
Firat
San Francisco
Cali
Fils
Hawaii
Maxim Browning
Siomd
Naval Headquarters
Baein
Suttle
San Diego
Pacific
Ips
Stanford Moses
San Pablo Bay
Reritefey
Montreal
Ofp
Casuaumes
Pleads Guilty to Forgery Charge in Green Bay
R. R. Smail, arrested last week on a forgery charge, pleaded guilty in municipal court yesterday. He faces trial August 29. The forged checks were drawn on a mall sack between Chicago and Keewaunee on June 26. Federal authorities may file federal charges before the close of the term.
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Associated Prens
Green Bay
Wis
R. R. Smail
Huw Wondon
Chiese0
Kewaunee
Federal
Determined to Press On With Economy Program
President Coo lidge faces persistent opposition and rumors about the Leviathan. He pledges to advance retrenchment despite critics and asserts the army’s prewar spending level is excessive, calling for continued government cost cuts.
Cooper Named Acting Head of U S Farm Economics Bureau
Washington dispatch reports Thoms P Cooper, dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky, named acting head of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics in the U S Department of Agriculture, succeeding Harry Taylor who resigned amid policy disagreements.
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Cathed Presa
Washington, DC
Thoms P Cooper
University of Kennext
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Harry
Taylor
Sevrvndry
Agriculture
Jaralne
No Danger of Shortage in Coal Fuel Reported
From Associated Press dispatches President Coolidge and officials in Swampscott Massachusetts said there is no danger of coal fuel shortage for the public. Government will aid in supply if mines close while talks with operators proceed on renewal of the contract expiring August 31. A later note says White House reports no new antarcte moves and that a new ambassador to Japan and civil service commissioner may be appointed later.
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Ruperior
Wis
Gardon
Wie
Spider Lake
White Fish
Superior
Gordon
Iake
Whita Fich Lake
Upper Michigan
United Press
Marquette
Mich
Upper Michigan Peninsula
Alger
School
Luce
Delta Counties
Hauchton
Ironwood
Iron River
Iron Moonta
Associated Presa
Hadleign
Anthracite Tikers
newGtiqlion
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Teale
Cootidge
Washington
New England
John Haya Hammond
Cooldine
Frenne
Italy
Belgium
White Court
Great Britain
American Debt Commission
Congress
Lamba
France
Prittain
Joseph Celliuus
Caligux
Paris
Receivers on Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail line get extra time
Chicago receivers for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway were granted more time to meet interest on 20,090,900 in assets held by the director general of railroads. Federal Judge John H. Wilkerson authorized payments on large interment and departmental holdings near 52,000,000, with a definite deadline to be set for reorganization. The road faces potential treasury department disputes but the judge indicated extended time without harming restructurization efforts.
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United Prony
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Federml Juda Joenes H. Wiikeraon
Nerrgad Interent Et Lremery Department
van Pet
Treasury Department
Afollette Handles Issues At Republican Nomination Speech
Unscripted remarks by Afollette attacked wartime taxes and urged reduction of federal spending. He called for abolition of remaining earmarks and pressed for relief by taxing those who profited from the war effort. The speech outlined his platform and criticized small economy policies.
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Bob
Wasdngroen
Steve
Lawson Estate Bequeaths Most to Charitable Groups
The Lawson will leaves about three quarters of the estate to benevolent causes through the All Iots Merchants Trust Company as trustee. Specific gifts total roughly 4.77 million dollars to charities and associates, including 290 thousand to a journalist Melville Stone. The residuary one quarter goes to the publisher’s brother in California, with major bequests to religious and missionary organizations.
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Associated Prams
Chikaga
Victor F. Janason
Dally Nawn
Alliots Merchantie Trust Company
Trusteo
Melville EB. Stone
New York City
Enuexelor
General Manger
Associated Press
J. Mitchell
Uw Niborg Merchants Trust, Company
Tha Twinte Kni
Daily News
Sr. Javnon
Crone Congregational Missionary & Extension Society
Chtonge Theolosten Seminary
Waiel van Toft
Eatnte Wan
Bene-Flekary
Orthop Relations
Cnworkers
Btone
Emilasen
Dallir News
Lawson Geas
Torrid Weather Promises Relief with Showers Expected Today
Reported showers may ease extreme heat across the region with predictions of cooler conditions today. Observers note record heat in many cities, including temperatures above a century mark, while volcanic ash and wildfire smoke affect other areas at night.
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Anil
Mahday
Pierre
Polota
Winhohaga
Fragmented Crime Scene Report From Hospital Incident
A scrambled OCR style notice describes a violent event near a train and hospital. It mentions blood, a claimant, officials, and unclear loss. The text names several distorted entities and places, implying a public disturbance or crime with evolving details and uncertain outcome.
Weather Halts McMillan Expedition Course
Fragmentary readable lines describe severe weather stopping an expedition led by McMillan. The note hints at halted progress, tense conditions, and disrupted plans as crews retreat or reassess at a distant encampment. It mentions officers and a commander, with references to fatigue and hazards.
Communists Arrests Reported in Germany
In Geisenkirchen Germany five people linked to a local organization were arrested amid a crackdown. The detentions followed a wider campaign against communist activity, with authorities citing suspicions of subversive ties and preparations.
Wilcox Nomination Prospects Highlight Final Run
Milwitten by DL Wilcox Hepube Hean candidate says he will run in both primary and general elections. He denies links to a La Follette bid and confirms acceptance of Republican nomination. La Follette will speak in OkhKexh while efforts for other candidates continue. Oshnan reports Mimiroven comings with details on campaigning events and locations.
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Asaoetntad
DL Wilcox
Hepube
Say Tha
Nennin Mhysuga Hiv
Han
Wilcox
Repulican
Osh
Lake Menewa
Prana EoMetnyer
Repubican
United States
Robom MM. LA Folette
OkhKexh
More raids around Milwaukee spurred by new plan
Fragmented report describes increased government actions and raids around Milwaukee amid a broad plan to disrupt suspected networks. Mentions agents, local towns, and possible leaders connected to the unfolding operations in the region amid tension and surveillance.
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Milwaukee
Debt talks stall as France and Britain clash over payments
Paris and London dispatch report debt conference talks not progressing. French finance minister Calliulug plans Paris retirement soon with proposals on currency and tax matters. Churchill resumes talks with Montagne Norman after a tense start, with limited optimism and divergence on France’s payments.
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London
Informacion Iate
M. Calllaug
Churchill
Ater
Montagne Sorman
Bank of England
Chilli
Cherehin
Agein Antil
Enon
Ten ocean ports for Wisconsin candidate touts plan
Milwaukee candidate for United States senator Willon George Bruce proposes a deep waterway canalization of the St. Lawrence for a nineteen mile link. He argues the project cuts farmers costs, widens markets, and brings Wisconsin closer to ocean ports, with broader factory and dairy benefits.
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Milwaukee
Ta Yan
Constructive Palley
Willon
George Bruce
Lomberntis
United States
Stania
Wiswoneia
Beveo
Fensihin
Almale
Tehed Bintex
St. Lawrence
Northwest
Julius Barnes
Rue
Wirconain
Europe
Wisconsin
New York
Wales
Owl
Tom Lake
Kenosha
Racin
Tenukts
Shetovsan
Por
Washinslns
Mantes
Tarn
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Afollette
United States Senate
City of
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Lawson
Vercvius
My Annociavid Press
Naples
Ptaly
Mosrt
Oleate Observatory
World Veterans
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Leme” Bowes
Rev.aluam P
Thomas W. Miller
American Legion
Rome
Interallied Veterans’ Federation
Latej
Federation
Edward Logan
Williams P. O'Connor
Cincinneli
A. Piatt Andrew
Masoaschusetts
Lemuel Halles
Joseph H. Thompson
Phitaburg
Gigualliat
Culver
Santa Fe
Ashi Bata
A. Capron
Othee Joo
Cale
CavAphe
Iona
Pestamtica
Pestamtica and Expres
Rompany
Mmillan
Oshkosh
Milywahr
Punelery
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