Vare Probe Focuses on Primary Campaign Payments
The committee heard testimony about financial arrangements tied to the Pepper ticket and Vare allies. Key witnesses described checks and political influence affecting the 1920s Pittsburgh race, with lines about liquor interests and retaliation risks discussed by Reed and Markey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chairman Reed
Vare
Seal Malone League
Tiquor
Markey
Pepper
Ender
Jane Mackey
Reed
Wilbeac BR. Wilra
Fremer
Labor
Senate
Republcat
Wilwa
Pitt
Pittsburgh
Representatives
Harry A. Mackey
Joseph N. Mackreil
Keret
Albert
Cooper
Norrishucz
Machrell
Bridieman
Berdleman
Meeker
Heidtenan
Lost Wallet With $27 Found By Local Stranger
A wallet containing $27 was found during a Frying afternoon by a passerby who noted no other contents. The finder sought the rightful owner and turned the item over, while local authorities recall reports of similar losses in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliams Az
Eucharistic Congress Exposition Opens in Chicago
The Exposition on Chicago's famous mile opens today featuring ecclesiastical and secular art from European cathedrals and period exhibits. Highlights include sacred artifacts, archaeology from the Field Museum, and special works from the Art Institute of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sesh Maciris
Loew Ae Ae Vicci
Raphee
Beai
Vashbyckh
Art Intitute of Chicago
Field Museum
St. Patrick
Besser
Nat Tie Municipal Pier
St. Eres
Mellon Opposes Equalization Fee Plan in Senate Debate
Washington July 16 Secretary Mellon expressed strong opposition to the equalization fee plan for farmers now before the Senate. He said the proposal would subsidize foreign competitors and raise farm production costs while harming American consumers. Members of Congress and the press debated the plan as the House’s opposition stance heightened the legislative fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mercetary
America
Heach
Komsumers
Dickinges
Anthony
Kansas
Haugen
Mowe
Mellon
House
Senate
Washington Port
Hepre-cmtative
Maugen
Free Thinkers Protest Cardinal Reception in New York
The Free Thinkers Society of New York denounces the reception of Cardinal Benzani and papal legate at City Hall. Officials welcomed them in the name of the City and State, prompting protest that civil government should not recognize a religious organization. The telegram declares strong objection to official endorsement of religious entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Free Thinkers’ Society of
Sith and
Mayer Walter
John Cardins
Benzans
Papel
City Hall
United States
Teverein
Cardenaly Boazann
Hayes
Fragmented Late 19th Century Bullets and News Snippets
A garbled late 19th century wire service ledger reports random items from Washington and England. Mentions fire at an suburban club, wheat market notes, a coal legislation action, a fatality at an industrial terminal, and a prize race in England with a one neck lead.
Jersey City Mayor rejects Ku Klux Klan parade permit
In New Jersey the mayor of Jersey City responds to a Ku Klux Klan request for a large parade. He warns such demonstrations provoke violence and breach of peace. A planned gathering near Hudson County is proposed for late August or September, drawing opposition from officials and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Cts
Imdny Vefared
Permine
New Jeresey
Gym Herve
PSA Persea
Bedi
Feem Mev
Edward Youns
Bebmer
Enad Klehard
New Serres
Kien
Hudson County
Hudwa Counis
Klan
Hague
Ison Prapece Bere
Jersey City
Bern Field
Lezanes
Niles
Hie
Mayne
Harvey Co
Risther Weday
Ku Alu Klan
Kistler
Mundelars remarks at Eucharistic Congress in Chicago
Cardinal Mundelars remarks to newspapermen at the Eucharistic Congress in Chicago praised the event’s unity and cooperation. He called the gathering historically unprecedented in its harmony and anticipated broad effects on public devotion and church order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dune
Chicago
Cardinal Mundricin
Tesias
Congress
Cannel
Star Gore
I Arte
Mundelar
Unclear Text Fragment From Historical Page
The readable lines describe a cryptic event with timed notes and a bell peal. The garbled OCR mentions a time around 0130 and a mystery pearl reference. No clear people or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
Protests Standoff Aboard Yacht Near New York Coast
A tense incident unfolded as the frigate Aloha and the mute Absha yacht exchanged shots near Watch Hat and the Fort Lee area. Coast Guard officials investigate injuries linked to the brief confrontation amid a protest over alleged promiscuous firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Coast Guard
St Mars
Arthur Curtiss
Die
Thre
Nation discusses American withdrawal and postwar policy debates
The article reports on the United States considering withdrawal from international commitments. It cites reactions from policymakers and officials, mentions a possible shift in engagement with the League of Nations and Bretton Woods era concerns, and notes comments by figures connected to the State Department and Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Io Brewy
Webbrawal
Teague
Rumer
Bremen
Bremen Liman Liven
Wachirton
Itpetchen
Bagh Clawen
Anericat
Morgea
Tena
James
Greni
Pinbeaéer
Pengia
Marchesium of the Saeche
Leymany
Rene
Brasil
Nata
Mabeynts
Democrats In State Caucus In Balticor
June 16 report from Gokicnee notes the Penscrstie central committee preparing for a state convention. J Mans Rey chairs the state committee as it plans the primary date and settings for the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gokicnee
A. P
Penscrstie
Enteral Comaitire Sclan
Dames Mewerd Brace
Bemerratic National
Ementeeman
Bond
J. Mans Rey
Primerie
Eae Sevan
Neal Ter
Washington reports on school health and disease relief efforts
A June Washington dispatch details state efforts to address defects in schoolchildren health. Officials report numerous cures and home visits, with Red Cross nurses aiding families and medical staff educating parents on hygiene and care. The piece notes public health outreach in quarter one and ongoing vaccination and care initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Euress
Hell
Red Cross
Nurice
Popart
Duel Scenes Reported Near City Mall Intersection
Readers report multiple sparse entries describing dueling incidents near Locust Street and West Withams Street. Names such as S. Gaedy Jr J. Wales Willines and J Walker Withems appear amidst vague locations and scattered street references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eerge BE
Bimch
Serage
Locust
Foeveas B. Witch
Fant
Barsentrs
Agges
S. Gaedy, Jr
Gerage
West Withams Street
J. Wales
Prohibition Divides Voters In New Jersey Primary
June returns show dry majorities in two Senate contests and a dry victory in another. Mrs Adclas Lawrence, wife of a judge, wins the Democratic nomination in Mercer County for State Senate, urging a prohibition referendum. McClare leads Republican bid for Congress, edging Merkins by 3 008 votes. the Anti-Saloon League calls it a real prohibition referendum and mobilizes to vote dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. Ji
Washington
Trenton
Adclas Lawrence
Lawrengs
Menmouth County
State Senate
Wet James &. Kemtrickson
B. Duncan McClare
Rapdolph Merkins
Heltt
Nccessary
McClare
Nevert
Arthur Person
Aly A
Brader
Premier Briand seeks National Union cabinet in Paris
Premier Briand is tasked by President Poincare with forming a National Union government to replace the resigned ministry. The plan spans broad political groups from far right to radical factions, with Merrick and Merritt’s allies cautious about entering a unified ministry. The Socialists reject any non socialist cabinet, insisting on a purely secular minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Briand
National Union
Hich
Deumergue
Elysee Palace
Union Republcane
Buc
Ouis Martin
Beft
Edward Merrict
Stern
Drcide Narainet
Socialiiets
Cermin-Ferrand
Tragic Dowager Mary Vilas Found Dead In Closet
Chicago reports the death of Mary K A Vilas a society matron and former wife of Royal Vilas a wealthy manufacturer. She died by hanging authorities said she suffered under mood and heartache after a divorce and remarriage details indicate the social circle and family connections including Virginia and Texas links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Todey
Mary K. A. Vilas
Royal, Vilas
Lill
B.C. Vance
Vilas
Faina Vance
Texas
Virginia
Regal C
Potictesar
Wary Armstrong
Baltinese
Pair Reach South American Quest Amid Human Head Trade Tales
Para, Brans dun 16. A farmer Elizabeth Per and her husband Dickey along with a film crew completed a perilous trek through the Land of the headhunters and the nest Fernade part of South America. They arrived with a staff of experts after a trip begun in Nevermber and carried them across the region setting a grim record of the rites of pedering and curing human heads by the Jiveres of Caceres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Para
Brans Dun
Dickey
Sel
Elizabeth Perher
South America
Dor
Mote Beck
Caceres
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Hedy
Markey Te
Vehnown
Witnens
Mary Jane Loreman
Mixs Lorenvin
BE. Menaley” Robnix
Salisbury
CrisSold This
Evens. Ing
Ta Vinci
Vae Dyck
Raphael
Cheaco
Treasury
Domrel A
Inckinkon
Daedon
Jom
Wimve den Jeheire
Radkiarc
Bitches
Slade
Auna
Garris
Warthington
Jane
Meare
Annspetis
Sune
Trea
Chile
Aviva
Faexington
Cigis
Guel Cas & Guer i
England
Frank X. O
Philadelphia
Schoes
Senate Committee
Germen
Nenem Pieers Derpubliven
Inieres’ Comaniates
K.K.M
Jermmey City
Mayer
America Machiog Danelle
C ‘Ouncil
They
Chim
Toe Central
Bennett
New Jersey
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