Prohibition Raid Sparks Fatally Flared Chicago Shootout
Federal agents raiding a Chicago liquor office on the eighth floor of the city square building exchanged fire after Merle Adams, an insurance agent, allegedly refused commands. Adams was wounded and later said to be recovering. officers said the incident involved a conspiracy to commit a crime connected to a liquor syndicate once tied to postwar figures. Paul Morton’s office linked to the raid, and witnesses described a chaotic pursuit with a man using aliases.
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Catholic Question Dominate Knights of Columbus Meet
At Cleveland, Knights of Columbus leaders debate Mexico policy led by Supreme Knight Carmody. The report urges U S moral pressure on Mexico over church matters and treatment of Catholics, reflecting long mounting concerns within the order.
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Fight Fire With Counter Blaze Near San Bernardino
San Bernardino California August 2 1964 firefighters battled a forest blaze threatening the watershed. About 500 men relayed water from the Devils Canyon cannon to counter the fire near the Sierra foothills. The blaze advanced toward a mile from the watershed but control was reported near the main fronts as efforts continued.
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Bernardine Mountains
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Timber Fires Rage Across Dozen Idaho Washington Sections
A stream of timber fires sweeps through Clearwater and nearby counties in Idaho and Washington, threatening homes and timbered ridges. Officials say control depends on adequate fire coverage and fuel, as flames spread across multiple regions including Kellogg and Montgomery ridge, with reports of thousands of acres burned and ongoing efforts to contain the blazes.
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Paris awaits treaty meet in ceremonial Paris visit
Aug 22. Elaborate preparations for the signing of the war peace pact in Paris are under way as French officials send a special mission to Havre to receive Kellogg and Mackenzie King. George A. Gordon and Vicn Admiral Guy Z. Thirenge will greet Wellogg, with other embassy members at the Paris station. Berlin reports Stresemann discusses the Kellogg pact and League of Nations meeting plans in Geneva and Paris with the new German cabinet.
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Eight Mexican War veterans survive in country
WASITINGTON Aug 22 UP The number of living Mexican War veterans has fallen to three American survivors. Augustin Markle of Ohio, aged 102, recently died and was removed from pension rolls while others, including William Murkner of Missouri and Owen Filgar of Washington, aged in the 70s or 80s, remain listed with varying ages and disabilities.
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Augustin Markle
Todi
Ohio
William By. Murkner
Vales
Owen 'E. Filgar
Washington
Richars
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Sterling Terns
Radio Allocation Plan Expected to Be Ready at Once
WARHINGTON Aug 22 A letter from Commissioner Harald A Tafount argues the new radio allocation plan by the Federal Radio Commission will be very detrimental to broadcasters in the West. He urges the commission to hire thirty full-time new equipment operators for the twelve stations now operating in the zone covering California Washington Oregon Utah Montana Colorado New Mexico Arizona Wyoming Nevada Oklahoma and Texas.
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Orgeon
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Dinko
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Texas
Former British General Does Dish Washing to Survive
A British general, once a distinguished officer in World War I and the Gallipoli campaign, wound up a dishwasher in Quebec hotels after unable to find employment. The report notes he served with the Northwest Expeditionary Force and earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal, later moving to the United States before settling in New York, then Quebec.
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Kent
England
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United States
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San Antonio delegate to national drug meeting announced
J. U. White and Whiteman will attend the Tonal Association of Retail Deguists convention in San Francisco from September 10 to 14 seeking a 1925 national convention and a 1920 convention entry noted earlier. The event at St. Anthony hotel is linked to the controversy surrounding the league group and A. Williamson’s slate.
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TARTS HEADS 0. A CLEATHG ART S HEADS 0
An San Antonio police department reshuffle places Captain Jor Harris on leave and Detective Ae Tater to command. Both Harris and Miller are veteran officers with over 20 years service. Miller noted for pickpocket apprehensions. The changes are described as temporary.
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FAI Plans for Transatlantic Air Travel
London and Seattle announce an ambitious plan to establish an air service linking Cobh in Ireland with major European cities. The route would use steamship connections and a new air line, transporting 1,000 passengers via the North Sea to Copenhagen and Oslo, with a southern European branch.
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Enalite Rein
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Clark Estates Sale Finalized in Anaconda Mines Deal
The Standard reports the sale of the Clark estate in Montana was finalized last night in Anaconda Mining, with the transfer covered by final papers. The pact completes the reversion of Clark property to the mining firm amid closure of the transaction.
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Anaconda Mines
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Montana
Anaconda
Moncada Endorsed in Nicaragua Race Ends Protests
The National Election Board of Nicaragua approved the candidacy of General Jake Mirin Moncada, Liberal nominee, and rejected a protest filed by Conservatives. The ruling confirms Moncada’s qualification to contest the race appointing him as the Liberal candidate.
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Antinaal Board of Elections
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Thaning
Stripper Guards His Auto and How
Police report an incident on Labhagh Street involving an attempted car theft. A group of youths allegedly attacked a vehicle, injuring parts of the auto and its wires before fleeing. A suspect named Mwgoath was arrested by officers including Teter Uven Ubiethatoaiae.
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Labhagh Street
Alleen Alcipey
Duchess Hops Off For India
A fragmented dispatch notes a royal figure leaving for India aboard an airplane with attendants and courtiers. Mentions Princess Xenia and Printess Nenia as part of the entourage, with unclear context about age or prior trouble.
New Cadillacs and La Salles Highlight Showroom Display
The Cadillac Motor Car Company touts unmatched character and value in its newest Fleetwood and exclusive custom models. It urges test drives to grasp performance, comfort, and ease of operation, with demonstrations available at Cadillace La Salle showrooms and dealers nationwide.
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