France to Seek Alliance at Washington Conference
Washington Aug 3 French delegates to the disarmament conference will seek a public US statement of Anglo Franco American principles in lieu of a signed treaty. They aim to frame France’s position on land armaments with possible German aggression in mind and discuss Russia, Far East, and European security amid US participation and economic considerations.
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Washington
France
United States
Quay -Orsay
Europe
Russia
America
Germany
Ulster Premier Plans Peace Talks With Sinn Fein
Premier Craig of Ulster will consent to discuss peace terms with De Valera, head of Sinn Fein, according to dispatches received today.
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London
Craig
Ulster
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Cocaine Sales by American Soldiers Reported in Paris
Paris authorities report a sharp rise in cocaine trafficking linked to American soldiers on leave. Dr. Courtois-Surrit says soldiers used planes to smuggle the drug, buying at 200 to 600 francs per kilo and selling in Paris at 12,000 to 35,000 francs. Police have detained many Saudiers tied to Montmartre resorts, but penalties tend to be lenient under existing 1916 law. The Academy of Medicine proposes reviewing the 1916 statute as use has quintupled since 1916. evidence suggests spread toward the provinces.
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Paris
Cop Jénz
Academy of “Medicine
Courtois-Surrit
Courtoie-Suffit
Sioce
Caruso Laid To Rest In Naples With Imperial Honors
Enrico Caruso, renowned singer, died today in Naples Italy Aug 4. King Victor Emmanuel ordered ceremonies at San Francisco di Paola church with government cooperation. The body lay in a hotel room until removal to the church. The San Carlos theatre orchestra provided music as Caruso’s face bore a slight smile.
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Scott Bee
Naples
Italy
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Victor Emmanuel
San Francisco di Pasco
San Carlos Théatre
Yace
Ku Klux Klan Parade in Conroe Texas
Two hundred white robed Ku Klux Klan members marched in Conroe Texas carrying the stars and stripes and the cross of the order accompanied by a horseman. Banners urged action against gambling and bootlegging and proclaimed we want no mulatto children.
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Conroe
Texas
Ku Klux Flan
A Cool Wave Fails to Hit Texas
The weather bureau announced that a cool wave scheduled to strike north Texas last night veered northward. No relief from the heat and drought is expected for several days.
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Dallas
North Texay
Weather Bureau
Des Moines Adopts Gasoline Basis for Transit
Des Moines Iowa on August 4 reports all street cars are locked in barns and the city operates on a gasoline basis. No difficulty was reported on the first day of bus transportation.
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Des Moines
Saturday Ladies Day at Thorne Park Big Free Grandstand
Local note announces Saturday as Ladies Day with free grandstand admission at Thorne Park. The event aims to attract women readers while promising one of the best games of the series. Dad Oberlin to pitch for the locals. Nels Field the state land commissioner and Captain Fritz Miller are visiting Santa Fe on official business.
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Thorne Park
Dad” Oberlin
Nels Field
Fritz Miller
Santa Fe
Roswell Ordinance Urges Weed Control on All Properties
Ordinance No. 28 requires owners lessees occupants or agents of property in Roswell to cut weeds once they reach a height of one foot. The city notes the burden of serving notices and emphasizes self-enforcement by property owners to maintain streets and sidewalks.
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City of Roswell
City of
Roswell
Erie
Rowell
Bank of Commerce adds Ben Jaffa as cashier
In a citywide note the Bank of Commerce announces a new officer and a promotion. Ben Jaffa, son of local residents, becomes cashier while Roy Ammerman rises to active vice-president. The change is effective immediately as the bank plans a move to a remodeled building at Main and Fourth streets next summer.
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Bank of Commerce
Ben Jaffa
J. J. Jaffa
Citizens National Bank
Roy Ammerman
Clayton Ferrin
Ammerman
Roswell
Luff
Main
Fourth Streets
Germany marks seven years since invasion of Belgium
Belgium observes a public holiday as bells toll for the day Germany invaded seven years ago. The commemoration recalls the breach of the Allied treaty and the start of the campaign against France. Brussels marks the anniversary with ceremonies across the country.
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Germany
Belgium
Brussels
France
Armed bandits bag post office raid at Wood River
Three armed men robbed the Wood River Illinois post office and escaped with registered mail valued at sixty thousand dollars. The incident occurred in the CET Hall area near St. Louis on August 4. No injuries reported. investigation ongoing.
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ST. Louis
Thomas Forloda
Wood River
Illinois
Spurgin 10 to Be Arrested Now in Mexico
In El Paso an August note says Warren G. Spurgin, a Chicago banker, will be arrested today in Chihuahua City Mexico. The Praetorians plan an August council meeting at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 o clock with an orchestra at 7 30 and a watermelon feast after the business session.
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EL Paso
Warren G. Spurgin
Chicago
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Praetorians
Odd Fellows Hall
Preatorian
J. B. Savage
Good Roads Meet Supports Bond Issue in New Mexico
The Good Roads conference at Santa Fe gathered delegates from county boards, commercial groups, and towns to discuss road maintenance and continuing the current program. Key figures Gov. Mechem and Highway officials outlined a 50 50 emergency repair plan funded by gasoline tax and license revenues, with counties urged to cooperate and appoint local reps. The group endorsed constitutional amendment No 11 to authorize a 2 million bond issue, warning that without bonds much planned road work would halt.
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Santa Fe
Mechem
Charles Springer
Eugene Kempenich
State Highway Commission
Gilett
Highway Commission
Springer
Commission
Mora
San Miguel County
Gillett
Mora County
San Miguel
Ormg
American Legion notes from New Mexico and beyond
Lindsay Blaynley of Houston will represent National Headquarters at the Department Convention in Silver City. New Mexico posts pledge renewed effort on Adjusted Compensation in Congress. Railroads grant fare and a half round trip to Silver City. Mrs. Johansen of Davenport, Iowa, buried with her son who died overseas as her own health failed after the son’s death news. William N. Day named national auditor, stationed at Indianapolis. Roy Albert of St. Louis, smallest veteran, killed by a train near Caspar Wye. Legion ensures funeral. Montana department probes disappearance of F A Woodard from Sidney after convention attendance and hotel stay. candidate for state adjutant.
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Lindsay Blaynley
Houston
Texas
Department
Silver City
American Legion
House of Representatives
New Mexico
Herman G. Baca
John Johansen
Davenport
William N. Day
Great Falls
Mont
John G. Emery
Legion
National Headquarters
Indianapolis
Montana
Roy Albert
St. Louis
Casper
Wye
Montana Department of the American Legion
F. A. Woodard
Sidney
Woodard
Lewiston
Regents Aim to Cut State Expenses in UT Statement
The University of Texas board of regents presented to the governor and the house of representatives a plan to complete accord on reducing state expenses if necessary, aligning with legislative sentiment on economy.
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Austin
Texas
Board of Regents
University of Texas
House of Representatives
Officials urged to help locate Beaumont bride
C A Fullington of Lake Charles La asks federal authorities to help locate his wife who vanished in Dallas on July 12. He said she stopped in Dallas while traveling from Beaumont to Shawnee Okla and has not been heard from since.
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Beaumont
Texas
Aller
C. A“Fullington
Lake Charles
Dallas
Fullington
Shawnee
Okla
New Mexico urged to boost road travel and cooperation
A editorial urges state action to attract travelers through New Mexico and to its points, arguing the New Mexico Auto Association could mirror the Automobile Club of Southern California with proper backing. It calls residents to support road fixes and cooperate with the Highway Commission and local chambers of commerce.
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New Mexico
New Mexico Auto Association
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Docdt
Mexico
Polite Traffic Cop Earns $25 for Etiquette Lesson
Chicago Aug 4 The wise man is polite to the traffic cop and the cop to the passer by Patrick F Sheehy traffic officer No 4598 is hailed as the politest policeman in Chicago He says etiquette training boosted his authority On a recent encounter a motorist offered $25 after Sheehy refused to discuss worldly topics and instead kept to courteous traffic guidance.
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Chicago
Patrick F. Sheehy
Patrick
Chicago Loop
League of ‘Nations
Panama Canal
Any Date Will Sunt England Any Date Will Sunt England
Washington on August 4 reports the American government has been advised by Rugland that any date agreeable may be set for the opening of the disarmament Pacific conference. The note signals flexibility in scheduling the talks between nations and teams of negotiators.
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Washington
Rugland
Farmer killed as train hits car near Wylie Texas
In Wylie Texas on August 4 a Cotton Belt train struck a car carrying farmer F Belimyr and his 800 head of cattle, killing Belimyr instantly while his son survived uninjured.
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Wylie
Texas
F. Belimyr
Touring man in disguise linked to missing Etheridge
In Muskogee Oklahoma on August 4 Malcomb Etheridge, sought by a posse of about four hundred men after his mysterious disappearance, is reportedly touring the country alone wearing women’s clothing. Police express belief the man is the missing Etheridge and pursue the uncertain lead.
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Muskogee
Okla
Malcomb Etheridge
Weather Report for Roswell and Pecos Valley
Weather forecast for Roswell and Pecos Valley calls for fair tonight and Friday. New Mexico sees partly cloudy conditions and a generally fair, slightly warmer trend with little temperature change. High pressure dominates the southern plains and Pacific Northwest while depressions affect the northern plains and Southwest.
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Hallenbeck
Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Plains
Pacific Northwest
Communism Still the Goal of Soviet Russia
London dispatch reports Lenine’s Russia moving from Bolshevik wartime controls to a mixed economy. Private trade returns for larger industries while state capitalism expands, with ARCOS selling 160 million Russian workers’ output and foreign firms leasing operations for long terms.
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London
Eng
Russia
Lenine
Bolsheviki Party
Europe
Kerensky
Germany
America
Great Russa
Seaboard
All-Russian Co-operative Society
ARCOS
Paris
Mayfair
Russiia
Western
Pf Counse
Informant Says Emperor Hirohito Will Pay
An informant indicates Hirohito has pledged payment in a formal or implied broadcast or diplomatic context. The claim centers on high level assurances tied to wartime or postwar negotiations. Verification remains pending as sources dispute details and attribution.
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Spurgin
Harry Norman
Norman
Hoewell
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Texas School For Reduction
England
Carl Care
Hirohito
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