Monster devilfish killed after five hour sea battle
In Milton Alabama on July 23 a party led by OW B Harbeson president of a lumber company killed a monster devilfish believed second largest on record. The 19 foot creature fought five hours, blood stained the sea, and sharks followed as Harbeson and companions maneuvered near Pensacola. The fish beached and died after a protracted pursuit.
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Ala
OW. B. Harbeson
Harbeson
Gulf Mexico
William
Gons
Henry Wesley
Jack Springs
W. E. King
Ted
Lieut
J. A. Whitted
Pensacola
Plum and Apple Should Grow on the Same Tree
London story notes a humorous jab about war rations and jam. Two demobilized soldiers in Kew gardens debate blossom as plum or apple and joke that both could grow on the same tree. The quip reflects wartime ration memories and everyday wit.
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London
Mall
Kew Gardens
Cox for Suffrage Vote Moves in Tennessee and Nation
Gov. James M. Cox told suffrage leaders he has sent personal representatives to Tennessee for the August 9 special session ratification. George White urged Democratic speakers at all chautauquas. Cox begins drafting his acceptance speech at his Dayton home, signaling tough issues from prohibition to national policy.
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Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
Tennesee
George White
Democratic National Committee
State
Chautauquas
Cox
End
Dayton
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Anti Saloon League
League of Nationa
Republican Party
Senator Harding
Ration Gas in U S Plan Considered by Refiners
Washington July 23 big refiners are weighing a nationwide gasoline rationing plan to curb consumption and prevent prices from rising above 40 cents a gallon. Representatives T A Dines Midwest Refining and C C Sheffied Standard Oil discuss with officials. Before any move they will urge the public to limit joyriding.
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Washiington
United States
T. A. Dines
Midwest Refining Company
C. C. Sheffied
Standard Ol Company
New Jersey
Hard to convince defeated candidate after loss and balance sheet
A defeated candidate is urged to accept that running and losing can be better than not running at all once he has checked his finances. The statement frames the decision as a financial and personal evaluation following the election.
Oils to be Delivered to Navy Yard at Government Price
Ban Francisco July 24. Oil companies were ordered to deliver immediately to the Marechal and navy yard fuel at the government price of 1.72 per barrel or face seizure. Firms demand 2 per barrel. A prior San Pedro case saw the federal court deny an injunction against seizure.
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Ban Francisco
Mareral
Navy Yard
San Pedro
Cal
General Petroleum Company
Loss of Both Arms Will Not Stop X-Ray Work
Paris reports Prof. Charles Infroit, famed X ray expert, has lost his remaining arm in the 24th operation since 1896. He announced after the procedure that he will persevere with experiments using artificial hands.
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Paris
France
Charles Infroit
Odds favor Harding in presidential betting on Wall Street
On Wall Street July 33 the latest odds list Senator Harding as a 2 to 1 favorite over Governor Cox. Bets of even money also exist that Cox will carry Ohio.
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New York
Wall Street
Harding
Cox
Oto
Harding Speech Pleases 6.0.P. Campaign Backers
Marion Ohio July 23 Messages of congratulations poured in on Warren G Harding's acceptance remarks. Party leaders praised his stand on the league of nations covenant and favored immediate peace by congressional declaration, signaling a campaign centered on that issue. Harding planned a round of golf after the Garfield park ceremonies.
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Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Harding
League of Nations
Covenant
League
Garfield Park
Bellingham Driver In Auto Crash Kills Vancouver Passenger
J Yooda of Bellingham Washington drove a car involved in a crash in Vancouver where Attilio Pasquelli of Vancouver was killed. Two other passengers were detained by police. The report notes a rule of the road difference from Washington state.
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Vancouver
B. C
J. Yooda
Bellingham
Wash
Vancoouver
Attilio Pasquelli
Anic
Fooda
Washington State
He Is Godfather for 50th Time in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports Jimmy Reach a longtime local figure known as the godfather of the Italian community. The 50th time marks his role as godfather to his god child as he plans to leave for Chicago, a habit he began in 1494 and has never declined a request.
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Philadelphia
Jimmy
Second Ward
Chicago
Premier's Letter Backing Boy Scouts Rally in Olympia
Premier Livya George writes to Sir Robert Jaden Powell wishing success to the international rally of Boy Scouts at Olympia at month end. She calls the movement a hopeful sign for the Amens and the character of boys and girls of the next generation.
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London
Livya George
Robert Jaden Powell
Olympia
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