Wakefield Shrine Plan Draws Attention From Washington Leaders
Special to The Northwestern Washington reports bishops at Lambeth meet in England, considering restoring George Washington’s Wakefield birthplace as a patriotic shrine. U.S. funding is discussed, with annual $100 maintenance cited and access difficulties noted near Wakefield, Virginia. Washington home remains unbuilt, marking nativity with a monument.
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Huerta Presses Cantu by Telegraph in Lower California Stand
Mexico City President de la Huerta plans telegraphic talks with Esteban Cantu, governor of Lower California, to resolve the rebel stance as federal officers prepare a possible campaign. Reports say Cantu demands the federal hands off Lower California and threatens armed conflict if not met.
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Repression in Wheat Sends Prices Down in Chicago Trade
Wheat fell sharply in Chicago on heavy selling scarcity with December dropping to 2.21 and March to 2.22. Foreign exchange slips and word the British royal commission would stay out until next week weighed on sentiment. Traders predicted crop movement would double next week as bankers eyed lower food prices.
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Ponzi Schemer Echoes Through Boston and Washington Headlines
Reports from Boston and Washington detail Charles Ponzi and his international money order scheme. Officials note government profits from money orders, while investors in Ponzi’s operations, including a Brooklyn syndicate and others, seek repayments as scrutiny rises.
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Harvesters announce broad profit sharing plan in costly trade report
The Associated Press notes a 1919 trade deficit with Europe exceeding 300 million dollars, while national and Chicago trade figures show larger unfavourable balances. International Harvest Company unveils a profit sharing program for US and Canadian employees, allocating 60 percent of profits after a 7 percent return on invested capital, open to all eligible workers with service limits.
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Prohibition Agents Seize Bronx Whisky Bales
New York reports say Day Agent and federal agents conducted raids in Newark and Torrey City, later seizing whisky in the Bronx valued at about 115.00 dollars according to Prohibition Enforcement Agent Shevita.
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Time limit set on nomination papers in Wisconsin
Madison reports that nomination papers received after the filing deadline cannot be reviewed. Deputy Attorney General M F R Olprich says papers must be filed in the Secretary of State's office, not the post office. A A Bentley of La Crosse and William Stevens of Rhinelander were late entrants for Congress and Senate respectively.
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Limitations to Reds Announced by Allies
Great Britain and France notify Poland that so called Soviet armistice terms cannot include disarming Poland or altering its government. They cite four conditions: no disarmament, no Soviet dictated government changes, no unfavorable boundary, and no use of Poland as a German Russian bridgehead.
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Prohibition and Prosperity Boost Musical Comedy Boom
The New York theater scene shows a shift from drama to musical comedy as prohibition and postwar prosperity drive a record summer. Broadway successes exceed dramas with many new theaters under construction and a Wall Street themed trend dominating. Out of town audiences fill venues as prices rise yet attendance remains strong.
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Parley P. Christensen At Conference In New York
Parley P. Christensen of Salt Lake City arrives in New York to meet national and local party leaders on campaign plans. He attends a conference to complete New York state ticket nominations including two Court of Appeals candidates.
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Girls Help State School With Wood Chop
At the Geneva state school Aurora M G I r l s joined by other students cut wood to build fuel supplies. The girls laughed and sang as they hauled logs for the winter as the institution grapples with coal shortages and an uncertain supply.
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Man Arrested After Call Demands Halt to Execut ion
A caller claiming to have killed the Rochester policeman and knowledge of Elmer Hyatt’s impending execution phoned Sing Sing and prompted an arrest of Robert Barron after authorities noted Hyatt’s guilt was not in doubt. Barron was taken to Bellevue hospital for examination.
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Bellevue Hospital
Commerce Commission Supervises Emergency Coal Movement
Washington DC Chairman Clark sent agents to supervise emergency coal transfers to Lake Erie ports and New England. He estimates 20 million tons, 4 000 cars at fifty tons daily for 100 days from Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia to lake ports. For New England, monthly 1 269 000 tons via New York Baltimore and Norfolk ports.
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New York
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Norfolk
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Allway
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Lake Ports
Bread price survey shows mixed national changes
New York reports an 6.16 percent rise in bread costs over the year while other cities show varied shifts. The average loaf ranges from ten ounces to two pounds with prices from 8 to 15 cents, and regional differences persist across Chicago Philadelphia Des Moines Harrisburg and Lincoln.
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Geary Plans New Trial After Hang Sentence
Chicago gunman Gene Geary, under sentence to hang for the murder of Harry J Reckas, prepared to seek a new trial. A motion hearing was set for August 2. The jury convicted Geary quickly, deliberating hours and minutes.
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English golfers lead in Belmont Springs match
Edward Hay and Harry Vardon, two famed English players, were leading Francis Ouimet and Jesse Guilford by 32 up with one hole to play in the 36 hole encounter at Belmont Springs County Club in Waverly Mass. A crowd of over 4,000 watched the action.
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Gas rate raise asked by Citizens' Lighting Co
Chicago reports Citizens' Lighting company of Teoria petitions the public utilities commission for a rate increase from 1.27 to 160 per thousand in La Salle and Peru.
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Operators deny Lewis's request in coal strike talks
United Press reports operators meeting in Chicago Indiana and miners rejected President John L Lewis of the United Mine Workers plea for a joint meeting to settle the strike of day men in Indiana and Illinois mines. Operators will draft a reply and demand miners return to work while waiting for government action.
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Former Crown Prince to Visit Germany Incognito
United Press reports Hans, former crown prince of the Hohenzollern family, intends to return to Germany quietly in the near future to handle real estate matters. Frederick William plans to visit his homeland incognito, staying with relatives at Potsdam. No political significance is attached to the trip, and the government may grant open or tacit permission.
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Steamer Kehuku Safe After New Jersey Coast Explosion Fears
The tank steamer Kehuku, missing since July 26 after fears she was the unidentified vessel believed destroyed by an explosion off the New Jersey coast, is confirmed safe. A wireless report from Palm Beach, Florida, stated she was off Palm Beach at 11 p.m. yesterday, relayed to Charleston and here.
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Harvest dividend declared by International Harvester
The International Harvester Company today declared a 12 35 percent stock dividend on common stock. The dividend will be payable in common stock September 15.
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International Harvester Company Today
Front Porch Campaigns Open Tomorrow for Harding
Marion Ohio and Mansfield delegates prepare for the front porch campaign with 1,000 Republicans from Mansfield arriving tomorrow. Aug 12 brings 600 pottery workers from East Liverpool and Columbiana County. The American Defense Society plans a Sept 25 visit, while Cox waits for his acceptance speech.
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Trunk murder case linked to Detroit suspect in New York discovery
Detroit man Eugene Leroy is sought in Mexico in connection with a wife’s body found jammed in a trunk shipped from Michigan to New York. Birmingham and Detroit detectives pursue a trunk believed to contain vital organs while letters from Katherine Leroy describe jealousy and a request for A. A. Tatum to visit Detroit.
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Britain poised to protest removal of Syrian Emir Feisal
London reports Britain's foreign office says it would protest to France if Emir Feisal is ousted by General Gouraud’s orders. The high official notes Britain is not officially aware of his deposition and would abandon its hands off stance only if he is removed.
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Syria
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Sentinel Announces Widening Price Increases
Milwaukee Morning Sentinel reports price rise from two to three cents for in city papers and three cents for outside Milwaukee county sales. Sunday edition sees seven to ten cents hike. The Journal and Wisconsin News expected to follow similar increases.
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Cost of flour declines price of bread rises
Chicago reports show flour prices easing while bread costs climb. Miller quotes note best patent spring flour at 14.50, hard winter 13.70, and soft winter 12.90 with declines from prior years. bread markets reflect rising prices despite lower flour. Wheat on the Chicago board of trade fell over 30 cents from two months ago.
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Weather Forecast For Wisconsin Area
Somewhat cooler tonight in eastern regions with lighter winds. A brief note mentions a forecast for Saturday otherwise mild conditions across the state, with temperatures easing and an eye toward early Sunday but the text is fragmented and unclear on specifics.
Blockade discussed by British envoy at League council
Arthur J. Balfour, British representative, urged economic blockade as a tool if a nation defied the league. He warned the league risks and opinions on blockade use, and stressed the need for time to develop the league's aims amid calls that it remedy all national difficulties.
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