City Adopts 1925 Tax Levy And Sewer Plan Amid War News
The city council approved a 74 cent per hundred dollar tax rate for the 1925 levy to fund general maintenance, sinking fund, and street improvements. A new sewer and water system is planned with bonds to be issued and revenue from various sources expected to total about 7.8 million dollars for the year. Major expenditures include street repairs, public safety, and utilities, with a planned balance carried to the treasury.
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Salisbury
Amt
Srt
Iron County
Massione Rt
Camereino
Sree - Se
Counc
Td Street
Bregeerts Salasies
Teedset
Phan
Iy Sues
Peta
World’s tallest man record set in Sweden
A Swedish event on August 2 reports a man named Steck im measuring five feet. three inches tall, claimed as the world’s tallest. Details about location and official recognition are sparse in the fragment.
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Steck Im
Sweden
Blue Favorite Avierdey and Aug 2% Nar
Fragmentary text mentions blue favorite names and a date, with unclear context. No verifiable events, people, or organizations can be confirmed from the readable content.
Fragmentary OCR Note Refers to OfA and F Word
The readable fragment mentions OfA and a censored or uncertain term F word. No clear event date person or organization details are discernible in the text. Further context from surrounding columns is needed to craft a proper news item summary.
Americans Fear Blue Sky Laws Save Gullible Public
A 1925 warning reports blue sky laws fall short against fraudulent stock operators. The New York bureau notes the public risks heavy losses from schemes and questionable investments as promoters exploit gullible investors.
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New York
Bureau of
Stianedis
Fontinuet
Minister Drowns Attempting Rescue of Drowning Boy
Rev Peay of Boundary Ave Methodist Episcopal Church died while trying to save his drowning nephew in the South River. Rev Miller jumped in fully clothed to help, but both were pulled from the water. The body was recovered at the river mouth by local authorities.
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Peay
Miller
Anders
Arendentess
Mentreal Fire Sweeps Bleck Montreat Morning
A spectacular fire erupts in Montreat causing extensive damage across the Bleck area. Officials report flames rapid spread to surrounding structures as responders battle the blaze through dawn with limited containment.
Bandits Rob Santa Fe Mail Train Leaving Messenger Shot
A bandit raid on a Santa Fe express between San Pere and Santa Anna resulted in messenger Almer Campbell being shot and gravely wounded. The robbers seized mail pouches, with six left unopened, and fled toward Mexico after stopping at Ocean Side and San Juan Capistrano.
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Santa Anna
Calif
San A Fe
Tetwen San Pere
Almer Campbell
Campbell
Ocean Side
San Juan Capistrano
San Diego
Teops
Express Company
Jees
Mexico
San Chewe
Santa Anna Teoone
Hesuger
Offtes
Espre
Estesale
Sn Fae Angeles
Sazalde
Propaganda Claims Stir Debate On Economy Policy
Swampscott dispatch reports President Coolidge faces opposition over spending cuts while critics warn against aggressive proposals. Alleged Washington leaks suggest the army general staff fears peacetime reductions could harm national defense. Reports mention talk of possibly withdrawing the Leviathan from Trans Atlantic service amid budget tensions.
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Swampscott
Mae
Auru
A. Pe
Coolige Belive
Anpcdtesn
Washington
General Staff
Army
Wnstance
Leviathan
Canridge
Aden
Excessive Flesh Is Says Insurance Co
Chicago at convention Nation Safe Insurance Company president Albert M Johncon warns death from disease rising, while deaths from automobile accidents, murders, and homicides have surged over 260 percent in twenty years. He notes travel by ocean liner and air travel as safer than ground transport amid growing risks.
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Chicago
Allert M Johncon
Nation Safe Insurance Company
Fourth Gasoline Price Reductions Announced
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey cut gasoline quotations by half a cent a gallon across its territory. Tank wagon price falls to 6 cents in Newderacy Baltimore and Washington, 17 cents elsewhere in Maryland Virginia West Virginia North and South Carossa. Kenning C. and Gang Company and Sinclair vow to meet the price cuts as competitors are expected to follow.
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New York
Standard Hl Company
New Jerey
Newderacy
Baltimore
Washingon
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North
South Carossa
Tieit Kenning C
Sinclair
Manderd Oil Company
Magee Trial Delayed By Ill Health And Attack
The preliminary hearing of Carl Magee in Albuquerque on charges stemming from the Lasetter hotel lobby shooting has been postponed from August 28 to September 2 due to Magee’s medical condition. He was struck by former Judge C. J. Leahy during the incident, suffering two broken ribs and other injuries. Lassater, a bystander, died of a gunshot wound. The complaint charges first degree murder.
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Vegas
N. M
A. P
Carl T Mager
Albuquerque
N. MM
Fitor
John B. Lasetsemm
Magee
Mace
Juder C. J Leahy
Juder Ieahy
Leahy
Lassater
Washington I had a good year as far back as 1880
Washington I had a good the ater as far back as 1880. The fragment mentions historical context and a personal note about the year 1880, but details are sparse.
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Washington, I
Lafollette Opens Campaign for U S Senate Nomination
Robert M Lafollette Jr launched his bid for the Republican nomination to fill the late senator’s term in Wisconsin. Applause followed his pledge to carry on the progressive banner and to curb Wall Street influence, as supporters heard in Stoughton on August 25.
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Stoughton
Robert M Lafollette
United States
Cnet i Publican
Wall Street
Ceonmenon
Naples News Outbreak Ashes and Distant Warnings From Vesuvian Activity
Reports from Naples indicate volcanic activity near Mount Vesuvius with ash plumes affecting surrounding areas though officials say no immediate danger. Separately a cargo air incident near Pate Beach is noted along with legal delays in the Maryland chemical case and US China customs conference developments in Washington.
Chinese Tong War Breaks Out Across U.S Cities
A new Chinese war erupts in Washington Chicago New York and Jersey City after the death of Lae hu Yeng Chinatown mayor in New York. Shootings arrests and opium raids follow as Hip Sing On Leong and other tongs clash. Funeral of Lee Ku Ying draws thousands while tensions flare across Chinatowns.
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New York Way
Lae Hu Yeng
New York Chinatown
Ip Sing
On Lowong Tongs
Laeng Teng
Trp Sing
Hesten
Washington
Hip Sing Tong
Chicago
On Leong
Hip Sing
New York
Twossassines
Renton
Tong
Ying
Ciameter of Commerce
United States
Noted Speakers at Seventh Maryland American Legion Session
Maryland Legion events announce notable speakers at the seventh annual sessions to be held at the YMCA in Hagerstown and other venues. Key figures from the American Legion and associated bureaus will discuss peace impacts, with a banquet and dance planned as part of the program.
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Fliger
Fenton
Maryland Fni
Amercan Legion
YMCA
Erane Bareau
Arthur
Bette
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