Rockefeller 90 and the value of a life of work
The article reflects on John D. Rockefeller's forthcoming ninetieth birthday, praising his philanthropy in education and scientific research, and noting his global reach from Arctic oil to tropical disease efforts, while contrasting with sensational crimes and prohibition-related violence. It weaves in a critique of sensational news and calls for balanced reporting, ending with reflections on social change and anti-Communist sentiment.
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Rockefeller
China
Patoponia
World
Arctic Circle
Central America
Barth
Jury Awards Actress 25000 in Breach Suit Contests Loom in Congress
A Chicago jury awarded actress Ann Livingston 25000 in a breach of promise suit against millionaire heater maker Franklin Dearidge. The trial featured sharp exchanges and salacious testimony as each side pressed its case. The verdict ends the civil action but spurred political debate over related tax reduction efforts in Congress.
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R. C.whittaker
Universal Service
Chicago
Ann Livingston
Franklin
Fardioge
Franklin Dear
Sreeb Ann
Two arrested for failing to uncover during Fourth of July parade
Melgin TU aged 18 and George Kock 20 of Maplewood were arraigned in Elmwood for failing to uncover as a band played The Star Spangled Banner during the Fourth of July celebration. They appeared contrite and were discharged when nevergoed, while Rock Wan was fined ten dollars.
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Halt Orange
Melgin TU
George Kock
Maplewood
Autling
Elmvwod
Rock ‘Wan
Balm! Ann Livingston Seeks 25000 Verdict in Breach Suit
Actress Ann Livingston wins a jury verdict of 25000 at Franklin for breach of promise. Details indicate a high profile case involving musical or stage ties and a public interest in the outcome.
Kansas Oil Well Blows In Near McPherson
Kansas oil gusher seven miles south of McPherson was estimated to yield 10,000 barrels per day and threaten to blow out of control, spouting about 75 feet above the derrick as Jed Westobaugh and associates struggle to contain it with casing and wedged bailer in place. Oil had escaped the well at a rate during the 10 to 12 hour period, as operators awaited new equipment to safely release the well.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
McPherson
Jed Weshobaugh
Four Bandits Rob Miss Fassett in Chicago Visit
In Chicago Miss Man Fassett a Findlay Ohio school teacher was held up by four armed bandits twenty two minutes after arrival. They robbed her automobile a suitcase containing her personal effects and her purse.
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Chicago
Tragedy Reported as Boy Dies at Lameneas
A boy described as low in spirits at Lameneas died by his own action last night. Howard McCain, 23, arrived home late and reported feeling iced. His mother Mia McCain heard a gun report and found her son dying. The incident follows earlier notes of a poor business prospect and a lengthy illness.
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Harper
Raw
Howard McCain
Mia
McCain
Tee
Proponents Ready for Anew Tax Cuts in Congress
Washington July 6 strong forces push tax reduction in the next Congress aided by a treasury surplus of 185 million dollars. Proposals include cutting corporate rates from 12 to 10 percent and lowering surtaxes for high incomes. Debates center on earned income, estate taxes, and admissions taxes for theater and tobacco taxes remain high.
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Congress
Treasury
Hoover Hae
Hawley
Oregon
House
Ways and Means Committee
American Taxpayers League
Rieora
Cancr
Senate
United Charaber of Commerce
Houga
Houwee Ways and Meane Committee
Federat
Wanted Another Stowaway the brook is deep
The piece mockingly weighs Uncle Sam as an unwilling stowaway on a dangerous World Court voyage. It questions why the U S should join and urges readers to influence Congress or senators to keep him out of trouble.
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Uncle Sam
Child Killed In Car Crash Near Corpus Christi
A four year old girl Sylvia Joan Cripe of San Antonio was killed instantly when a car driven by her mother overturned four times after a loose steering knuckle caused the death machine. The mother and four sisters were injured. father C A Cripe is away in San Antonio. The injured were taken to Santa Closa hospital.
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San Teniln
Corpus Christi
C. A.“Cripe
Central Power and Light Company
Gondbse
San Antonio
San Betito
Tom Ts. Nye
Carlus Christ
Gersdorf
Santa Closa Jar
Chicago and Alton Foreclosure Sues for Sale
General judge George A. Carpenter today orders foreclosure and sale of the Chicago and Alton railroad valued at $125,000,000. The line has been under receivership for several years.
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George A. Carpenter
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Sdyen Pears
Turkish Women Embrace Modern Attire and Physical Culture
Turkish women discard veils and adopt new dress as a German exercise system gains ground nationwide. Reports note many engage in athletic drills nearly nude, while government plans to appoint a rector of physical culture in Angora to oversee education reforms.
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Angora
Rome Fliers Set For Hop
Universal Service, QLD Orchart, July o-. Roger Q Williams and Cape Lewis Yancey said they would hop off in the Pathfinder at about 5 to 6 a m Sunday for Rome. Final preparations included fueling the monoplane and stocking cabin with air gas water and food.
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Qld
Orchart
Pathfinder
Roger Q. Williams
Cape
Lewis Yancey
Rome
Fort Worth Plans 7 Million Passenger Freight Station
Fort Worth announces a forthcoming contract award for a new seven million dollar passenger and freight station. Plans are being drawn and finalized, with construction expected to begin soon.
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Fort Worth
New Currency Put Under Heavy Guard
Extraordinary precautions were taken today by the United States Secret Service to safeguard the new government paper currency from counterfeiting. The new notes will be issued through public channels for use in commerce, with heavy guard and security measures to deter imitation and fraud.
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Washington, D
United States
Secret Service
Ince Family Plans Wedding at Beverly Hills Hotel
Ada Williams and William Ince, eldest son of the late Thomas H Ince, will marry this Sunday at 11 90 a m at the Beverly Hills hotel. The ceremony will be conducted by the Rev Charles Chaphen of St Johns Episcopal Church.
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Lonceran Aerelee
Los Angeles
Ada Wiliams
William Ince
Thomas
Ince
Marc Red
Deverly Hills
Charles Chaphen
St. John's Episcopal Church
Bettor McDowell Claims 15 Minute Underwater Feat
In Eric Oklahoma on July 6 1926 Albert McDowell a 40 year old private car chef for the Frisco railroad won a wager that he could stay underwater for 15 minutes. He began his dive in a university pool area and disappeared beneath the surface amid spectators.
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Eric
Okla
Albert McDowell
Frisco Railroad
Sis
McDowell
Jake Horr
New Orleans Strife Ends in Deaths and Rioting
Frantic nights in New Orleans as police battle strikers and strike breakers. Two strikers Sylvan Thihodear and Joseph Molinerio died from gunfire during a streetcar disturbance. conductor William T. Fort later died from wounds. Mob attacks on car barns, dynamite thrown, and fires set, with firemen endangered. Police and fire crews fought to restore order as violence spread through Canal Street and across key thoroughfares. Reports say rioters imported from New York and Philadelphia intensified the clashes.
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Carmen
Sylvan Thihodear
Joseph Molinerio
Mble
Public Service Company
Wiliam T. Fort
Elts
Canal Stree
Mic
Richard Murray
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