Blind harmonica of a city guided by a loyal dog
Chicago tale recounts blind street performer Frank Ritter and his white dog Pocahontas known as Poco. The devoted duo shared a dark alley room and walked busy streets with Poco counting time and responding to signals. One day a car accident killed Poco, leaving Ritter bereft as Poco's soul seems to linger beside him.
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Independence Day Address by Darmis at Riverfront Program
The Independence Day celebration features President John M. G. Darmis of Mission House College delivering the day’s address at the lake front by Pennsylvania Ave tomorrow evening. The program runs 7 to 9 fireworks, then resumes until midnight with the Star Spangled Banner and America sung by Charles W. Hawley. The Maas Military Band performs, with multiple venues and a two-site schedule, including readings of the Declaration and patriotic songs.
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John M. G. Darmis
Mission House College
lake front
Pennsylvania avenue
Wortham
Charlies W. Hawley
New York
America
Mr. Hawley
Maras
Charles W. Hawley
Rex Theatre
Maas
Donald nnara
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F. V. Sauppe
Racine chosen for 1926 encampment and officers elected
George H. Herzog of Racine was elected commander of the Wisconsin United Spanish War Veterans department at the 26th encampment. Rae Weaver became senior vice commander and E. W. Simmons junior vice commander. Racine won the 1926 annual convention by unanimous vote. A proposal urged appointing two Spanish American War veterans to the Wisconsin Veterans’ Home board at Waupaca. The convention endorsed the Big Four and Southern Railway as the official route to the next annual gathering in St Petersburg Florida.
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George H. Herzog
Racine
United Spanish War Veterans
department of Wisconsin
Herzog
Clinton G. Price
Mauston
Rae Weaver
Beaver Dam
E. W. Simmons
Milwaukee
Weaver
thi state
Wisconsin Veterans’ home
Waupaca
Blaine
noamuch
Michael Kelly
Chicago
Big Four and Southern Railway
Wisconsin
St. Petersburg
Florida
Pay with Lives in the Electric Chair for Crime
Two Black terror suspects Frank Nogin and another man were executed in Huntsville for murders and assaults in Dallas County after confessing to the crimes. The pair admitted to killings including William Millstead and Ryan Adam and the assault of Mrs. Mabal Berry, with officers noting their confessions before execution.
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United Prees
Huntsville
Tex
enzo Noel
Dallas
ita
Ty ‘las
Frank Nog
Millstead
Wash
TRton
Maas Military Band Concert at Foundry Park
Following athletic feats on Union Avenue and at Washington school grounds tomorrow afternoon, the Maas Military band will perform a concert in Foundry Park. The event blends school and community energy with a local music showcase.
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south side
Washington school
Maas
Junior Association of Commerce committee
Community Fourth of July
Union avenue
Tenth
Koecke
Maas Military band
Foun‘un park
General strike threatens U S coal supply
United Press reports a possible nationwide coal strike by about 500000 miners as tensions rise between operators and miners. Aiming to kill the United Mine Workers, leaders warn of a general strike across anthracite and bituminous fields while operators shift to nonunion wages in several states. Negotiations begin with talks set for Atlantic City on July 9.
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United Press
Washington
west Virginia
conditong
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
United Mine Workers organization
Pres John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lights Gasoline Burns Prove Fatal
Faribault Minnesota nine year old Gerald Thompson died after igniting a small can of gasoline while playing with another boy. He struck a match to the gasoline and when the flame went out he re lit it under the can causing a violent explosion. Gerald, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Thompson, died at a local hospital shortly after.
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Faribault, Minn
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Thomas Thompson
Extraordinary Stock and Grain Brokers Fail in Chicago
United Press reports Dean O Nativia Co. stock and grain brokers fail. Receivers named are Chicago Title and Trust. Banks demand note payments as assets valued at $50 a share prove worth only about $5. Liabilities near $30 million. New York Stock Exchange suspends firm for failure to meet obligations. Court statement cites slow value of non actively traded stocks and excess working capital tied to them. Banks’ collateral fully protects liabilities over $20 million. No anticipated losses to banks or customers given current market.
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United Press
Chicago
Dean O'Nativia
Chicago Stock Exchange
Chicago Title and Trust company
Banks
Jean O'Nativia
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Dean O'Nativia and company
Winston
stock exchange
Foot Crushed At Stevens Point Lumber Plant
George Frank suffered painful injuries when his foot was crushed beneath the wheels of a truck he was pushing at the Stevens Point Box and Lumber company.
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United Press
Stevens Point
George Frank
Santa Barbara Quake Rattles Coast In Strong Aftershock
A fresh quake hit Santa Barbara at 8 38 this morning the strongest in three days. Several partially wrecked buildings collapsed or shook under debris while twelve people were slightly injured by falling material. Girl operators remained at posts though some fainted as the tremor lasted about ten seconds. Telephone service to Ventura was interrupted and later restored as Montecito Ventura and nearby towns felt the quake.
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United Press
Santa Barbara
Calif
Carrillo hotel
Ventura
Montecito
Dayton braces for Scopes trial despite federal transfer claim
Dayton Tenn preparations proceed for the Scopes trial with press wires, food stands, and town cleanup under way. Mayor Haggard and officials say a federal transfer cannot occur in a criminal case, noting potential losses of 400 to 600 dollars plus courthouse expenses. Darrow and co counsel announce plans to seek a federal injunction placing the case in Nashville or Chattanooga.
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JOHN MONTOUX
United Press
Dayton
Tenn
Ben McKenzie
Nashville
United States
state supreme court
McKenzie
A. P. Haggard
state board of health
J. Gordon McKenzie
W. R. Nightbert
Aqua hotel
Tye
Earl Robinson
Chicago
John T. Scopes
chattanooga
Clarence Darrow
Scopes
Darrow
eere
New York
John R. Neal
Dudley Field Malone
Bainbridge Colby
Brick fall injures two workers at Watertown plant
Serious accident at Watertown Brick and Tile Company left Erwin Wieden, 20, and Herman Harder, 33, seriously hurt when bricks failed during their shift. The incident prompted a safety response and investigation.
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Watertown
Erwin Wiedenhoeft
Herman Harder
Watertown Brick and Tile company
Colored Comics Debut In The Press Sat Issue
The Press announces colored comics start today for readers across the territory. Saturdays will feature the comics printed in color, done in house on their press, with plans to improve over time. Readers are invited to send feedback and encourage others to read The Press.
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Sheboygan
Schwartz Innocence Argued as Jury Delivers Not Guilty
In Sheboygan municipal court, Fred Schwartz owner of the College Inn is found not guilty on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor after a thirty minute, third ballot verdict. The trial followed raids linked to the John Prevatil death aboard the steamer John P. Reiss and involved police, the Eighteenth Amendment era liquor debate, and City Council committees. The jurors were Henry Bosshardt August De Karske Jr George Buchanan Walter Meyer Frank Behrens Emil Fisher.
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Fred Schwartz
College Inn
Sheboygan Press
Sheboygan
honda
Polles
Walter Wagner
Charles Rakow
Schwartz
Wagner
John Prevatil
John P. Reiss
Meyer
Henry Bosshardt
August De Karske, Jr
George Buchanan
Walter Meyer
Frank Behrens
Emil Fisher
Humke
police
Eight Cent Street Car Fare Set in Twin Cities
St Paul Minnesota. Effective August 1 street car riders will pay eight cents per ride, replacing the six cent fare. The Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission issued the order, which offers an eight cent cash fare or ten rides for sixty cents with ticket purchase. The street car company and city of St Paul plan appeals against the order.
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St. Paul, Minn
Twin cities
Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission
city of
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