Mississippi Fairs Highlight Agricultural Progress and Events
Mississippi fairs from Baldwyn to Jackson showcase growing agricultural gains, livestock shows, corn clubs, and district exhibitions. The Natchez boll weevil convention and Farmers Congress rally support for improved cultivation, demonstrations, and county displays amid a broad fair season.
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Mississippi
Baldwyn
Lee
Prentiss
Booneville
Oktibbeha County
Greenville
Great Delta
Columbus Cowher
Mississippi and West Alabama
Yazoo County
Lake Camp Ground
Covington County
Mt. Olive
Jackson
Piney Woods
Minnesota Governor issues forest fire disaster proclamation
Gov. Johnson appeals for immediate aid as North eastern Minnesota suffers a vast forest fire causing about 12 000 homeless and millions in losses. Chisholm and Shenando area mining towns reported destroyed with extensive agricultural impact.
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St. Paul
Mion
Johnson
Minnesota
Chisholm
Measba Range
St. Louis
Shenando
Hartley
Pillsbury
Joan A. Jonssos
Cotton Deteriorates in Louisiana August Reports Say
The Times Democrat’s forthcoming August cotton report notes overall world conditions mixed with clear deterioration. Louisiana suffered the most due to boll weevil damage and weather, Arkansas also affected though less severely, labor is ample for picking, and partners resist forced sales while weather is expected to influence yields.
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New Orleans
Times Democrat
Louisiana
Arkansas
Argentina and Brazil Stir War Talk Over Naval Build Up
Washington notes a drift toward belligerence as Argentina plans 70 million for two 3000 ton battleships and four first class cruisers while Brazil is building three dreadnoughts in England. Dispute centers on a sixty mile stretch of the River Plate boundary.
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Argentina
Brazil
Washington
State Department
England
River
Plata
Braden Beheaded Near Kansas City Southern Line
In Fort Smith Arkansas Clarence Braden epileptic son of Alderman Braden was killed when a wheel of a Kansas City Southern train severed his neck and arm after a fit caused him to fall onto the rail. The incident occurred near an approaching car with no witnesses. Guthrie Oklahoma Judge Huston orders Oklahoma to permit Farmers and Merchants Bank of Prague to begin business, ruling Prague may have two banks.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Clarence Braden
Alderman Braden
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Guthrie
Okla
Huston
Oklahoma
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank of Prague
Prague
Roosevelt May Seek Army Increase to 100000 Men
The president plans to urge Congress to raise the army from 40 000 to at least 100 000 men in his final annual message. Military officials say current numbers cannot properly garrison necessary posts including insular possessions. Pearl Harbor fortifications will require a substantial garrison and funding.
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Congress
America
Ik Lealan
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
New Wireless Scheme proposed for Washington monument
Washington Navy figures propose a government wire station atop the Washington monument four feet from the ground. Lt Cmdr Cleland Davie says the plan is practical and approved by government experts. He argues messages could go directly to England and France without relays or delays, improving transatlantic communication.
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Washington
Washington Monument
Cleland Davie
Navy
Davis
England
France
Europe
Leper Draws Pension In Washington
John Early, a leper, received his first papers entitling him to back pension today. Dr. H C McLean and another physician presented the pension certificate, signed by Early under a concealing sheet, then forwarded to the pension agency for processing including a cashable check after endorsement.
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Washington
John
H.C. McLean
Early
Jr. McLean
Cert Fcate
Affinity’s Wife and Daughter Assault Widow in Atlanta
Mrs Mary A South and her daughter Miss Mamie South visited widow Annie Rosa at 143 Courtland street after anger over Mr South’s visits to his home and to the widow. A football rush injured Rosa before help arrived. They claim Mrs Russ had alienated Mr South’s affections.
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Atlanta
South
Annie Rosa
Courtland Street
Mary A. South
Mamie South
Russ
Henry Bennett to sue night riders in Federal court
Paducah reports Henry Bennett of Dycnsburg Crittenden county will sue his attackers in Federal court for damages. He endured brutal whipping, says he has been financially ruined, and his life has been threatened though a state guard of soldiers keeps the riders at bay. Bennett was a former tobacco buyer and prosperous farmer in the county.
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Paducah
Henry Bennett
Dycnsburg
Crittenden County
Bennett
Oldest Mason in U S Turns 107 in New Hampshire
Mount Sunapee New Hampshire residents celebrate James Bal lows Gregor believed to be the oldest Mason in the United States marking his 107th birthday. He can read ordinary print with a reading glass and remains hale and hearty.
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Mount Sunape
N. H
James Ballows Gregor
United States
McGregor
Georgia cotton crop damaged by rains 500000 bales
Atlanta commissioner Hudson said the recent rains have damaged Georgia cotton crop by 500000 bales. He noted the loss affects farmers statewide and could impact market supply.
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Atlanta
Hudson
Georgia
Rice crop in Japan estimated at 53.5 million bushels
A cable gram received at the Japanese consulate in New York says Japan’s 1924 rice crop is officially estimated at 53,500,000 bushels. The figure reflects government estimates released to the public.
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New York
Japan
Farmer Slays Self After Divorce Suit Sparks Despair
A farmer ended his life by shooting himself amid a divorce suit filed against him. Local authorities reported the incident as a suicide influenced by marital dispute and financial strain, with investigation ongoing.
Eloped Affair Ends in Tragedy Near Milan
A man identified as Hill killed himself under a railroad viaduct after a divorce case with Mrs Bracken and alleged involvement with another woman. A photo of the woman and a note blaming her for his act were found in his pocket. Hill had been seen with a revolver and arrested for carrying concealed weapons earlier that day. a bullet wound was later found in his head. His father, William Hill, died by suicide a year earlier.
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Trockfield
Caleb Hnl
Hill
Mre
Price Tewewon
Mra Dracken
Mracken
Mere Bracken
Vladnet
Hills Binty
William Hill
Milan
Portuguese steamer Latea wrecked off Piguera de For
Rescuers watched as the Luiza carrying Braz and crew crashed on rocks in heavy seas near shore. Hundreds gathered, with relatives among the anguished crowd, as crew members fell from rigging and drowned in sight of spectators.
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Radaios
Strevte
Piguera de For
Luiza
Braz
Big Trees Damaged by Forest Fire in Sonora California
A forest fire that started Monday threatened the famed big tree grove near Sonora and was brought under control. Many giant trees were scorched and some dead giants were badly burned, but few are expected to die if early fall rains arrive.
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Sonora
Cal
Thaw Transfer Bid Denied Sparks Jail Proceedings Watch
An application to remove Harry K. Thaw from Dutchess county jail to a southern institution was denied on Thursday. The ruling could pause trips to Fishkill by a referee, which have annoyed Sheriff Robert W. Chanler and offered Thaw diversion.
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Potghkerpaile
Harry K. Thaw
Dutchess County
Soather Institution
Fishkill Landing
Robert W. Chanler
Investigation into Wholesale Poisoning at Virchow Hospital
Berlin officials held a municipal inquiry into a mass poisoning at Virchow hospital. Deputy Mayor Dr Reicks reported that 60 nurses and over forty other workers had been poisoned by bad meat.
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Berlin
Virchow Hospital
Dr. Reicks
Bradley Maintains Narrow Lead in Michigan Governor Primary
Detroit report indicates Dr. J. M. Bradley holds a plurality under 1,000 over Gov. Warner with two counties Sanilac and Cheboygan still to report. Officials expect a formal canvass may be needed to finalize the result.
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Detroit
Warner
Sanilac
Cheboygan
J. M. Bradley
Gov. Warner
Dalton shoots wife in Kentucky home misidentifying intruder
Paducah Kentucky John Franklin Dalton a mill man residing in Calloway county shot and instantly killed his wife Thursday night after thinking she was a night rider. The couple heard someone prowling near the premises and the bullet struck at the base of her brain. In Puerto Rico an earthquake shock rattled San Juan alarmed residents but no injuries or damage reported.
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Paducah
John Franklin Dalton
Calloway County
Kentucky
San Juan
Porto Rico
Wilbur Wright Flies 15 Miles in France Flight
Wilbur Wright, the American aeronaut, achieved a 14.5 to 15 mile flight at Avours France on Saturday morning. The flight lasted about 19 minutes 48 seconds and neared the world record for continuous flight. A later attempt was aborted by wind and a wing contact caused a minor accident. Wright was unharmed and planned to resume tests next week.
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le Mane
France
Wilbur Wright
Henry Farman
MP Wright
M. Monree
Wright
Amee
Japs Attack British Police in Port Riot
Simultaneous with a Japanese consular letter to the municipal council a riot erupted in port involving Japanese NCOs and sailors from a cruiser against British police. The clash followed the arrest of a Japanese officer for assaulting a European woman, and heavy revolver fire was used as police suppressed the mob.
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Shanfihai
Runaway Crash Kills Lauer and Injures Vredenburg
Springfield reports a fatal runaway Friday night. Henry J. Lauer of Armstrong & Co a noted decorator and business man died after his conveyance was struck by a runaway horse. Thomas Vredenburg was severely injured when the horse spooked the rig.
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Springfield
Henry J. Laer
Armstrong
Thomas Vredenburg
Attorney General Kennish Files Candidacy for Senate Nomination
Jefferson City Missouri Assistant Attorney General Kennish filed a declaration with Secretary Swanger seeking the Republican nomination for United States Senator and asks that his name be placed on the November ballot.
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Jefferson City
Kennish
Swanger
United States
Log Wagon Accident Claims Life Near Shade's Bridge
A Greenfield message reports Monroe Crocker killed when his log wagon ran over him during a logging trip near Shade's Bridge on the Obion River north of Trezevant Tennessee.
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Trezevant
Tenn
Greenfield
Monroe Crocker
Shade's Bridge
Obion River
Woman Survives 40 Foot Plunge in Harrisburg
Mrs. Martha A Book of Mexico, Juniata County, was hurled 40 feet by an express train on the Pennsylvania Railroad in Harrisburg. Rail workers found her brushing dirt from her dress, then she stood and walked away.
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Harrisburg
Martha
Mexico
Juniata County
Pennsylvania Railroad
Invention by Munich Engineer Tested by Prussian Army
Berlin reports a new explosive of terrific power developed by a Munich engineer was tried before the Artillery Test Commission of the Prussian War Department.
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Berlin
Munich
Prussian War Department
Canal dynamited boats and launches stranded at Channahon
A canal dynamiting near Channahon Illinois stranded several boats and launches. Authorities reported damage to the canal banks and halted traffic while salvage operations began. No injuries were reported. Local officials urged caution as crews assessed the scene and planned repairs.
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Channahon, Ill
Millions of Fish Die After Canal Breach At Channahon
A canal breach caused by dynamited banks at Channahon flooded the Sinois and Michigan canal area. Water filled land toward Joliet, stranding canal boats and halting canal power for the Great Western Cereal Company mills, costing many jobs.
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Great Western Cereal Company of
Joliet
Cummins Group Seeks Short-Term Iowa Senate Seat
In Dow Molnes the Cummins faction and progressives join Democrats to back Lambert Dewar for the short-term Iowa Senate seat at the upcoming special session. With 24 progressives voting yes, a recess before the election is blocked and Cummins' bid for the abort term is forced to a vote.
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Dow Molnes
Patters
Iowa
Cummins
United States
House
Lambert Dewar
Gov. Cummins
Train Kills Six Workmen In Chicago On North Side
One man died instantly and six others were fatally or seriously injured when a Northwestern train struck a gang of track workers on the North Side Chicago. John Locine was hurled 40 feet and killed. the second and third victims died later.
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Chicago
Northwestern
John Locine
Moonshiners Caught in Act as Three Still Sela Destroyed
United States Marshal W. M. Mays arrived in Frankfort with five moonshiners who surrendered after the destruction of two whiskey stills and one brandy distillery in the Kentucky district. Authorities also found information linking seventeen others to illicit sale.
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Natches
Mississippi
Louisiana
Natchez
Dr. Evans
Shreveport
Texas
Newell
Farmers’ Congress
Lexington
I. A. Knapp
United States Department of Agriculture
Knapp
Lake Charles
Mississipp
A. and M. College
E R. Lloyd
Frankfort
W. M. Mays
Noight
Kentucky
Famous Ponca Chief Standing Bear Dies in Niobrara
Norfolk, Neb. Standing Bear, renowned Ponca chief, has died at Niobrara. He was once pressed into public view by Thomas Tibbles in Boston and other eastern cities as a martyr to federal prosecution, with Tibbles dressing him in a silk hat and formal attire.
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Neb
Standing Bear
Niobrara
Boston
Thomas Tibbles
Tibbles
Scores of pianos burned at Camdes Town factory fire
London report says four hundred pianos were destroyed in a blaze at the Mornington and Weston plant in Camdes Town. Fire crews battled the flames as the factory sustained extensive damage and losses were estimated.
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London
Mornington & Weston
Camdes Town
Increase in Japan's Rice Crop Estimation
A cable gram from the Japanese consulate in New York reports this year's rice crop at 52,500,000 koku, up from 45,300,000 last year, an increase of 8,200,000 koku.
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Japan
New York
Panic Shooter Committed to London Asylum
Albert Harrison the young man who on Wednesday created a panic on the Stock Exchange by firing three shots from a revolver has been committed to an asylum in London.
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Asylum
London
Albert Harrison
Stock Exchange
Denver Man Arrested for Forgery in Local Case
Denver resident Colon J. F. Mace formerly linked with the St. Louis San Francisco Railway as traveling traffic agent was arrested on forgery charges. Mace is well known across the Middle West and had headquarters in St. Louis.
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Denver
Colon
J. F. Mace
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mace
Middle West
Aged Couple Found Dead in Bridgewater Murder Suicide
Bridgewater Massachusetts report states Kimball F. Sheldon a wealthy retired manufacturer killed his wife with a gun then turned on gas, ending his own life. The tragedy occurred at their home in Bridgewater as police investigated the double death.
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Bridgewater
Mass
Kimball
F. Sheldon
Bryan Attacks Republican Leaders at Sioux City Rally
William J. Bryan, Democratic presidential hopeful, spoke to a large crowd in Sioux City Iowa addressing tariff, bank deposit guarantees, labor and trust reform. He denounced Cole Ran Dupont and Senator Holes Penrose of Pennsylvania for not pursuing reform and questioned their ties to trusts.
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Slona Citylowa
William J. Bryan
Cole Ran Dupont
Delaware
Holes Penrose
Pennsylvania
Republican Executive Committee
Two Killed In Collision At Ottawa Amid Carriage Crash
A collision near Ottawa involving an electric car and a carriage kills two and leaves four others injured. Walter Sowell, a wealthy farmer, is named among the injured with his family. The Snell and Townsend families suffer multiple fatalities and serious injuries in the early hours. The crash occurred on a poorly skirting road several miles from town after the car struck the carriage.
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Ottawa
Minole Valley
Walter Sowell
Snell
Mamie Townsend
Meo
Mra Snell
Townsend
Explosion Injures Building. Destroys Front at Bun dy's
A blasting tank exploded at Twin City Launderers at 7 15 Thursday morning wrecking the building and destroying the plate glass front of Bundy’s Furniture across the street. The laundry fire threatened the city before being contained.
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Bundy
Vienna trip dampens Countess Szenchenyi health rumors
A Budapest report about Countess Szenchenyi was contradicted as the couple arrived in the city on Wednesday and announced plans to travel soon to Vienna.
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Vienna
Budapest
Szenchenyi
Dancing Professors Elect Officers
The American Society of Professors of Dancing closed its thirty first annual convention in New York after four days. R W Vicay of Milwaukee was elected president and Oskar Duenney of Terre Haute Indiana was elected vice president.
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New York
American Society of Professors of Dancing
R. W. Vicay
Milwaukee
Oskar Dnenney
Terre Haute
Ind
Lynching of Suspect in Georgia Town
In Albany Georgia John Towne a Black man accused of attacking Mrs Joseph Wheeler last Thursday was captured at Damascus Georgia and lynched by townspeople the incident highlights racial violence in the region.
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Georgia
Albany
John Towne
Joseph Wheeler
Damascus
Contractor Missing After 2500 Bank Withdrawal
Frank Del Boso withdrew 2500 from a bank to pay laborers. His horse and buggy were found on a Bronx road late in the afternoon, and he disappeared. authorities fear he was killed and robbed.
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New York
Frank del Basso
Bronx
Woman Rescues Four Men From Exploding Launch
Mrs. August Rich risked her life to save four men from death when a launch exploded as it lay at a dock off City Island. The blaze endangered bystanders as rescuers acted to pull the crew to safety.
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New York
August Rich
Jeity Island
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