Killings on the Chicago Board of Trade Seen in Arthur Cutten Deal
Chicago grain dealer Arthur W. Cutten reportedly earned massive profits after selling 300000 bushels of July corn to a glucose concern at about 1.10 a bushel. Brokers estimate profits ranging from 1500000 to 1860000 as he bet on corn and wheat advances, citing his belief that corn would rise to a dollar. He noted he sold cash corn into consumptive channels and swapped July for cash as prices climbed.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Arthur W. Cutten
Board of Trade
Cutten
DuPage County
German American mixed claims commission awards reach over 14 million
Washington a recapitulation shows 439 awards totaling more than 14 500 000 in favor of American firms and individuals for losses from the world war. Germany must pay 5 percent interest on each claim from the award date to payment.
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Germany
Washington
Mixed Claims Commission
Steamer Lismore Wrecked Off Wexford Coast
The new steamer Lismore of the Corn Steam Packet company on a Birkenhead voyage ran aground off the Wexford coast. It is feared nineteen crew members are drowned, including three Spanish firemen. One survivor has been washed ashore.
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Cork
Lismore
Corn Steam Packet Company
New Forest Fires Start in Klamath National Forest
San Francisco report to the U S forest service notes 33 separate blazes in the Klamath national forest northern California started by lightning. The developing fire situation is described as serious and new.
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San Francisco
Klamath National Forest
California
United States Forest Service
Hardware Plant Burns in Baker Oregon Fire
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the warehouse of the S Bashe Sage Hardware Company in Baker Oregon. Loss estimated at $200000. The warehouse held heavy hardware farming implements and paint.
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Baker, Ore
S. ‘Bashe Sage Hardware Company
German Socialists Gain Ground in Berlin Convention
At the national convention of the Socialist Party of Germany figures announced the group now counts 1 260 000 dues paying members of which 130 600 are women. The party operates 169 newspapers.
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Berlin
Socialist Party of Germany
Storm Kills Two in Augusta Kai Windstorm Strikes Town
A severe wind storm hit Augusta Kai killing two people and seriously injuring more than twenty others. The storm demolished many buildings on the main street after a heavy rain.
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Augusta
Kai
Tourist Slain in City Camp by Unknown Assailant
Orton Ferguson a 30 year old resident of Atlanta Michigan was murdered in a tourist camp near the city by an unidentified attacker believed to be a vagabond. He and his wife were returning home from Oregon South Dakota when the incident occurred and the assailant fled the scene.
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Towa. City
Orton Ferguson
Atlanta
Mich
Ferguson
Oregon
Sdrahe
Two Killed at Crossing Near Omaha
In Omaha area a truck bound for LaPlatte Neb was struck at a crossing by a Burlington inspection engine. Fatalities include Mike Freyer 48 and John Bogats 45. Freyer’s wife and daughter and Albert Dolls were injured. The engine carried Burlington officials Edward Flynn general manager west of the Mississippi River N C Allen road superintendent and C C Terhune roadmaster.
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Omaha
Mike Freyer
John ‘Bogats
Freyer
Albert Dolls
LaPlatte
Neb
Burlington Railroad
Edward Flynn
Burlington Lines
Mssissippi River
N.C. Allen
C.c.terhune
Treasury sees 30 year path to retire war debt
Treasury estimates say full retirement of the war debt within about 30 years could be possible even if France andNataly pay nothing. The plan depends on avoiding new wars and Congress not tightening sinking fund allocations. At June 30 1924 gross debt was 21.25 billion, down from 26.60 in 1919, with policy shifts cutting the balance and applying a year end surplus to debt reduction.
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Washington
Treasury
France
Nataly
United States
Congress
Harding
Andrew W. Mellon
the Treasury
Moonshine Poured into Sewer in Madison Nebraska
Sheriff Smith poured into the Madison sewer several gallons of intoxicating liquor including home brew and moonshine worth about $1000. The alcohol had been seized in raids and kept at the county courthouse. County Judge Putney ordered its destruction, objecting to using his courtroom as booze storage.
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Madison
Neb
Smith
Putney
British aviator resumes Pacific crossing from Minato Japan
A. Stuart Mac Laren, the British flyer circling the world, forced back by engine trouble at Kasumigaura, restarts from Minato at the northern tip of Japan and plans a new attempt to cross the Pacific.
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Pacific
Kasumigaura
Japan
A. Stuart MacLaren
Minato
Federal Reserve Board notes broad business downturn in 1924
Washington reports a general readjustment of business conditions marked by lower prices and decreased industrial and trade activity across the United States. The board highlights reduced workers earnings and buying power, widespread production curtailment, and a drop in credit demand amid gold imports and a buoyant investment via banks. auto, iron and steel, and women’s clothing sectors show the largest payroll declines.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States
the. Board
Federal Reserve
New York Bank
Iron and Steel
Forest Fires Rage Across Montana Forests
A major fire near Missoula expands to 10 000 acres with 50 men combating spread toward valuable timber in the Lolo National Forest. In Nez Perce forest 30 men battle Bear Creek fires in inaccessible terrain. Pend Oreille reports numerous small fires and six dangerous blazes in the Clearwater with 160 firefighters on duty.
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Missoula
Mont
Lolo National
Bear Creek
Nez Perce
Pend O’reille
Clearwater
Father and Son Die in Well Gas Tragedy
Tecumseh Neb . Howard J Howerth 65 a well known farmer of Johnson County and his son Henry 15 died from gas inhalation after being overcome at the bottom of a 30 foot well on the Howerth farm.
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Tecumseh, Neb
Howard J. Howerth
Johnson County
Henry
Howerth
Babe Drinks Kerosene Fatal Accident in Nebraska
Lorraine Sunday, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Sunday near Carroll Nebraska, died after accidentally drinking kerosene according to a dispatch from Carrol Nebraska. The incident occurred in a rural setting and was reported as an accidental poisoning.
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Babe
Omaha
Neb
Carroll, Neb
Lorraine
William Sunday
Near
Radio Cops Aim for Instant Calls in New York
Police Commissioner Enright envisions 13 090 officers on radio watch with WNYC going live atop the municipal building. The program plans portable sets for all patrolmen to ensure instant HQ contact during emergencies.
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New York
Enright
WNYC
President's Son Buried in Plymouth Cemetery
Calvin Coolidge Jr., 16, son of the president, was buried in the family lot at Plymouth cemetery. Mr and Mrs Coolidge and their son Yonn left the grave with heads bowed as taps sounded. The funeral party had traveled by special train from Washington and Northampton to Ludlow.
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Plymouth
Calvin Coolidge, Jr
Gompers Resting at Shelburne Hotel on Coney Island
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is staying at the Shelburne Hotel on Coney Island to rest and enjoy the salt air. W G Roberts, federation legislative committee chairman, reports he is not in serious danger.
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Gompers
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Shelburne
Coney Island
W. G. Roberts
Federation
Plane Crash Near Lancaster Kills Three Passengers
Three people were killed when a passenger airplane crashed to the ground near Lancaster Pennsylvania officials said. The victims were identified as the passengers aboard the craft with investigators examining the wreckage at the crash site.
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Lancaster
Iowa News Highlights On Roads Law Fair Draws Crowds
Fort Dodge sets contracts for pavement work at 41 thousand 313 dollars and twenty five cents to finish by October 1. Spirit Lake prosecutions for illegal fishing continue as state agencies push enforcement. Iowa fair publicity grows with a 80 acre free camping tract opening. a Teal dog show added to Town State Fair events. The state health contest planned for Aug 20 29 at Ames and state fairs feature new health and youth programs.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa School
Council Bluffs
State Fish and Game Department
Spirit ‘Lake
Lutheran Hospital
Hampton
Floyd County
Iowa
Wesley, Johnson
Webster County
Al“R State College
Public Health Department
Iowa Federation
State Fair
United States
Department
of Agriculture
Farmstead Aesthetics Emphasized by Department Guidance
The Department of Agriculture urges attractive farm homes and surroundings to lift family and community spirits. Emphasis falls on proper building placement, land around each structure, functional roads, and ample gardens. Windbreaks, shading trees, and shrubs are recommended to hide foundations and improve overall harmony.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Planting Trees for Harmony After Home Construction
Post construction planting should be planned as a whole to transform barren surroundings. Clean grounds, graded soil, and good seed beds set the stage for simple harmonious plantings. Trees provide shade without blocking views, and can line streets or form shelter belts.
How to Own Your Own Home offers maintenance cost guidance
A pamphlet from the Division of Building and Housing, Department of Commerce, lists expenses for homeowners beyond principal and interest. It covers renewals and repairs, property taxes and assessments, insurance, water tax or rent, accessories, and improvements, noting some owners consider foregone interest on cash payments or equity.
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Division ‘of Building and Housing
Department’ of ‘Commerce
Safety Education in Wilmington Schools Weekly Plan
A weekly safety period is dedicated in Wilmington Delaware schools with civics study. Monthly safety meetings are held and attended by pupils chosen by the school principals.
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Wilmington
Del
Leora Ness and the Desert Life in Arizona Story
The piece traces Leora Ness living in Tucson Arizona and her letters from the desert. It notes Mrs Brewer as a Tucson figure and discusses a storekeeper family background and balanced work for pleasure. It mentions a national business women’s club and Arizona Star features.
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Leora Ness
Tia Tucson
Rom
Abs
Brewer
Mary Brewer
Arizona
Main Street Messenger Style Notes From A Small Town Reporter
Fragmentary remarks from a small town paper emphasize the value of local reporting. The text references trials of writing, pay, and the allure of varied experiences in police, court, and hotel affairs.
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Ile
Tuto Daily
Statesman’ of
Bise
Dockery
Mme
Nordica
Eek
Wwe
Counider Ours
Islature
Monrovia Builds New Municipal Tourist Camp
Monrovia, California unveils a new municipal tourist camp covering four areas of ground with modern conveniences and well-equipped facilities for travelers.
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Monrovia
Cal
Perfect Arch Quotation Echoes on Anger and Grace
A fragment reflects a saying about anger and balance, noting that the perfect arch exists when the back remains arched like a cat. The line evokes restraint and poise amid emotion.
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