Collapse of the mark and German crisis deepens
German marks plunge to historic lows trading near 1 cent per hundred after the German bank report on massive new currency issuance. Berlin faces bankruptcy claims as reparations stance stiffens, while Wirth government seeks moratorium and unrest spreads with paper shortages and political confusion.
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Associated Press
New York
Carl D. Groat
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Republic
Wirth
Marks
Dempsey Willard Fight Arrangements Reported
Chicago reports say Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns weighed a Labor day clash with Willard or a Michigan City bout. Offers circulated of 100000 dollars plus half gate receipts. Dempsey preferred Michigan City arena while eyeing an exhibition in Syracuse. Frank Flermony for Tex Rickard joined the party amid talk of a Willard match.
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United Press
Wichita
Kane
Jess Willard
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Associated Press
Chicago
Harry
Pittsburg
Floyd
Fitzsimmons New Arena
Dempsey
Champion Feminine Baseball Fan Honored in New York
Mrs. Helen Montgomery, crowned champion feminine baseball fan, watched the Yankees vs. Cleveland doubleheader yesterday. She was struck in the chest by a foul ball from Frerell Scott, knocked unconscious, then revived and asked to stay for the second game and to obtain an autograph on a wall souvenir.
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Associated Press
New York
Helen Montgomery
Yankees
Cleveland
Frerell Scott
Prospective Chinese Parliament to Elect President in Month
AP reports Peking awaits a new representative parliament within the month. Gen Wu Pei Fu, viewed as the strong man, is urged to become president as Cantonese lawmakers shift support away from Sun Yat Sen. President Ta has signaled willingness to relinquish authority to Wu.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Loyang
Wu Pei Fu
Sun Yat Sen
Chang Tso Tin
Hen Shin Chang
Ya Yuan Rung
Ji ¢Hoxen
Bun Yat Sen
Sharp turn to avoid hangar kills pilot at Selfridge Field
Detroit report says Captain George Tinsley, 26, of the Army Air Service died when his plane faltered in a top maneuver and crashed 130 feet, after a sharp turn to avoid a hangar at Selfridge Field Mount Clemens. Spectators put out the fire but he was dead on arrival.
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Associated Press
Detroit
George Tinsviey
Arms Air Service
Win
Selfridge Field
Mount Clemans
Here
Forest Fires Rage Across Western Washington Counties
The Associated Press reports fires burn in every western Washington county from the Canadian border to the Columbia River, with thousands rushing to the front to fight the blazes across the region including eastern Washington, western Idaho, and Oregon.
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Washington
Associated Press
Columba River
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Am Losy
Five Boys Bind Seven Men Loot Montgomery Ward Plant
Five boys bound seven watchmen at Montgomery Ward's north western distributing plant last night and looted revolvers watches and jewelry. They surprised three guards at their posts and bound four inventory workers. The youths spent an hour looting stocks and escaped.
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United Press
Paul
Montgomery Ward Northwestern Distributing
Chen
Reception by Britton Pleases Taft in England
Cambridge Chief Justice Taft departs for Aberdeenshire after a warm stay in Britain. He tells the Associated Press the reception and hospitality were generous and cordial, seeing England’s greetings as a sign of friendship for America and its people.
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Britton
Associated Press
Cambridge
Taft
England
Aberdeen
Scot'at
Great Britain
America
Haynes Predicts End of Prohibition Not Near
Washington reports Prohibition Commissioner Haynes says America will not be dry for years. He estimates about 38 million gallons of liquor remain in federal warehouses. At current medicinal use rates it would take about 35 years to exhaust supplies.
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Tasted Press
Washington
Unitedtates
Prohibition
Haynes
United Press
Moon HDS Root Out SIA Earth Worms
Federal and state prohibition officers raided subterranean moonshine operations in Milwaukee area. In Wauwatosa a hidden basement room held two active stills, three inoperative stills, seven mash barrels, about 350 gallons, and twenty gallons of ready whiskey. Jacob Pimper arrested. Kenosha yielded three barrels of mash and a still. Tony Wakintavus named as owner. Additional Kenosha raids found home brew beer and brewing progress, and a saloon raid at Jullug Nehoportk.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Federal
Wauwatosa
Jacob Pimper
Pimper
Kenosha
Tony Wakintavus
Walter Schlagen
Jullug Nehoportk
Railroad Strike Tensions Rise Across States
United Press reports violence and clashes as women lead pickets and mobs against strike breakers. Troops mobilize in Illinois Missouri and deputies guard shop centers while fires erupt in repair yards in Baltimore and Ohio. Incendiary blame targeted at strikers and a crackdown looms as strikers clash with imported workers in Logansport Decatur and Pennicon amid rail movement disruptions.
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United Press
Workere
Whnels
Missouri
Te Menere
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Decatur
Logansport
Ind
Pennicon
Portal
Progressives to Meet One on the Primary
Washington reports progressive leaders from both parties plan to oppose the primary system and push reforms to broaden its reach. They warn abolishing primaries would weaken democracy and risk a monarchical style government. La Follette readies a Wisconsin campaign with a July 17 Milwaukee keynote and an extensive state tour through September 15 to support a full La Follette Progressive ticket.
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Lawrence Martin
United Press
Washington, D. C
Progressives Inco
Norrig
LA Follette
Associated Press
Mailgon
Robert M. Ta Follette
Wisconsin
Madison
Washington
Newsprint Prices Jump Sharply In July
The price of newsprint rose from 70 to 77 dollars a ton as of July 1 amid tight supply. International Paper notes a 75 dollar rate for July and August, while other mills report similar increases. Industry officials cite growing demand and higher pulp costs as the driver, with contracts and inquiries spanning several mills and regions.
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United Press
New York
Aeteral Mille
International Paper Company
Ttn
Chester Wolfman
Merct
Artint
American Wood Pulp Corporation
LT Bowell
American Wood Pulp Company
Cnded
Aquitania
Timland
Aussie
Wood Pulp Bell Live
La Follette Links Tariff Passage to GOP Defeat
Wisconsin Senator La Follette asserts that the tariff bill passage by the finance committee would lead to Republican defeat in November and affect the presidential election, arguing the administration tariff plan harms the party's chances.
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LA Follette
Associated Press
Washington
Wisconsin
Republcan
Senate
Republan
Chile Aims Disarmament Drive in South America Says Chilean Ambassador
Chilean ambassador Rivas Vier announces Chile seeks disarmament advances at the 11th Pan American Conference in Santiago. He says Chile will push naval and military limits, using the Washington conference as a base to foster regional disarmament efforts.
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Chile
South America
AHL
Prise Paris
Inationa Disarmament Commission
Rivas Vier
Santiago
Vienna
Musi
Efminksston
Western Washington Wildfire Toll Tops Records
Fires across Washington Oregon and coastal areas cause millions in timber and property losses. Damages exceed 7.99 million in Washington with two deaths and numerous homes destroyed. Oregon reports over 2 million in timber and railroad losses as flames advance. Senate vote on cloture fails 45 to 36 delaying tariff action and prompting swift moves on fish and saltpeter rate adjustments.
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Merville
Vancouver Island
Bougers Tract
Washington
Peri
Coweeman Valles
Associated Preas
Senate
Ganfield Campaign Emphasizes Cooperation This Fall
Campaign opens with address at Racine stressing cooperation among political and civic groups. Ganfield urges leaders to unite across factions despite tensions, calling for earnest collaboration to achieve common goals rather than harm.
Labor Resolutions Back Recognition of Mexico to Hughes
Reports from Washington say labor resolutions favor recognizing the Mexican government were forwarded to Secretary Hughes by President Hoover. The American Federation of Labor adopted the resolutions amid the cinema workers organization debate.
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Mexico
Hughes
Fey
Wanhington
D.C
American Federation of Labor
Yaster Fav Toraecetary
Piomperas
Two Princesses Seek Husbands From Aged Adverts
A fragment describes two princesses seeking husbands through European style notices. It notes the sisters are from old revolts and poor, inviting young wealthy suitors to arrange a meeting in Innsbruck or nearby, with references to a similar ad once placed by a sir Brian.
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Geneva
Subreriandee
Mittiake City
Tauren
Innsbruck
Employee Held for Tobacco Thefts
A Milwaukee man was held on charges of stealing tobacco in the past year. Police report that the employee confessed to stealing cigarettes and cigars worth a parcel of street value, tied to multiple incidents over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prevay
Milwaukes
St. Louis Beats Boston in Dramatic Opening
St. Louis defeats Boston in a tightly contested first game as United Press reports. The unidentified teams clash in a tense matchup with late scoring chances deciding the outcome.
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United Press
A.W. E
Harding plan aims at coal fuel priority during strike
Washington reports President Harding moving to curb a nationwide coal strike by preserving fuel for essential needs. A plan would grant priority to government and railroads, public utilities, essential industries, then private users, with a stance backed by fuel administration history. Only 53 days of coal stock for public utilities remain noted in a June survey.
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Herbert W. Walker
United
Columbus
Harding
Washington
Fuel Administration
Farrington
Comiskey to Fight Order Testimony in Milwaukee
Charles A. Comiskey was cited to appear for examination in Milwaukee but said he would not comment on the court action. Attorneys planned to fight the order, which was misreported as applying to both Charles and Louis Comiskey in connection with back salary suits against the Chicago American barns ball club.
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Chicago
Wil—Charles A. Cominky
Alilwaukee
Milwaukee
Charles
Louis Comiskey
Jackson and
Felsch
Merry Hers
Chicago American Barns
Charles Comiskey
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