Pacific Treaties Ratified Endorsing Big Powers Pact
The United States Great Britain France and Italy deposit ratifications ending the Anglo Japanese alliance and establishing naval limits. The Pacific treaty expires August 17 1933 with automatic renewal unless withdrawal notices are given. Secretary Hughes heads the U S delegation as Ceremonies mark the formal deposit at the State Department.
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Washington
Harding
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
France
Spain
Italy
State Department
Hughes
nCe
G. Chilton
Andra de la Boulaye
Brigands Spur Mission Kidnapings in Shanghai Area
Bandits kidnapped two Italian priests at Tsaoshi and 100 Chinese Christians after burning the mission compound. Eight soldiers died protecting the mission hospital and a Catholic church as forces pursue the attackers. The Hangkow area grows volatile with raids on residents and prominent citizens. Foreign representatives prepare to meet, called by the Italian ambassador.
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Shanghai
Tsaoshi
Hangkow
United States to Scrap 26 Capital Ships Under Washington Treaty
Acting Secretary of the Navy announces immediate scrapping of 26 vessels under the naval limitation treaty. Twenty-six ships will be removed, 15 old and 11 under construction, with seven battleships and four battle cruisers slated for conversion or destruction. Total U S scrapping under the pact equals 59 capital ships, about 1,688,943 tons, at an estimated cost near 376 million dollars.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Roosevelt
State Department
Great Britain
France
Japan
Italy
Senate
Virginia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Georgia
Nebraska
Connecticcut
Louisiana
Kansas
Vermont
Minnesota
South Carolina
Michigan
New Hampshire
Delaware
North Dakota
Indiana
South Dakota
Montana
North Carolina
Iowa
Lexington
Saratoga
Constitution
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Constellation
Ranger
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Legion Leader to Represent U S at Meet in Brussels
A delegation led by Alvin Owsley will depart New York aboard the Leviathan to attend the Brussels conference of the Inter Allied Veterans Federation on September 17. The group aims to advance world peace and support World War I veterans, with the manifesto praised by notable international affairs authorities.
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Indianapolis
Alvin Owsley
New York
American Legion
Brussels
Intersled Veterans Federation
Warren G. Harding
Georgia mobs slay two negroes in Atlanta region
In Georgia, two Black men were killed by mobs. Aaron Harris, earlier convicted in Bibb county for burglary, was lynched after a reported alleged assault attempt near Cochran. Lee Green, from Houston county, was seized near Macon and also lynched by masked mobs.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Aaron Harris
Blakely County
Jair
Cochran
Bibb
Lee Green
Houston County
Macon
Mother and Daughter Leap From Seventh Story
New York Aug 17 Two women leapt from a seventh story apartment building on the upper west side causing death by their own action. Police described the incident as a pact between the mother and daughter.
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N. Y
Bank Cashier Hecht Accused of 300000 Forgery Scheme
Dayton reports cashier Fred W. Hecht of the American National Bank and Trust Company allegedly stole at least 300000 through forgeries since 1918. Investigators say average 5000 monthly withdrawals funded living costs and outside ventures, including a rumored bootlegging partnership.
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Dayton
Fred W. Hecht
American National Bank and Trust Company
Hecht
Hewikt
Alex Skilken
Atlanta
Sauer
Man Escaped Handcuffs Killed After Gun Battle
St Paul police shot dead Edward Rust who escaped handcuffs from a train near Moorehead Minnesota on July 2 after seizing an officer's gun and killing Sheriff L C Fulker of Aberdeen, South Oak.
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ST Paul
Minn
Edward Rust
Moorehead
LC. Fulker
Aberdeen
S. Oak
St. Paul
Speeders Face Jail Under New Ohio Traffic Code
The Ohio uniform traffic code imposes fines and jail terms for speeding and reckless driving. First offenses may incur $100 fines and five days in jail. second offenses carry up to $180 and ten days. third offenses up to $200 and thirty days. Five day jail terms apply for excess speeds in certain districts.
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Ohio
Fred H. Caley
Ohio State Automobile Association
Caneneret
Price Cuts in Gas War Delight Autoists
Motorists welcome price reductions in the ongoing gas war as prices drop from one to six cents a gallon. Kerman notes the relief feels tangible to American drivers who prefer continued savings.
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Kerman
Government plans to fight gasoline price
Washington reports a justice department suit to break up alleged price fixing in the Middle West. Attorney General Daugherty has not decided when to file and will rely on Bureau of Investigation findings. Officials study the role of independent and major oil firms amid the gasoline price war.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Bureau of Investigation
Middle West
Firebug Padilla Charged Over Fatal Japanese School Fire
Sacramento DA announces F. Padilla a Mexican firebug will face first degree charges after confessing to setting a Japanese Buddhist school fire that killed ten children. He allegedly led a nationwide arson spree causing about 5.6 million dollars in damage and fled military service after desertion.
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Sacramento
Calif
J J. Handerson
F. Padilla
Padilla
Steubenville Klan War Escalates Amid Shootings
In Steubenville Ohio John Marvin 42 a Klansman was shot twice and left unconscious on South Sixth Street. Officials believe the Ku Klux Klan ties fueled the attack though no witnesses or clues were found. Local Klan leaders demanded resignations from Mayor Hawkins and Police Chief Carter as tensions rose and public meetings were suspended.
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Steubenville
Steubenrilie
John Maryin
South Sxth Street
Marvin
Ku Kies
Frank Hawkins
Manton Pearce
Sherry Edward Lucag
Trea
Steu- Dearie Kien
Blaine Carter
Hawkins
Ohio man attempts bank robbery in Athens
Ray McCoy, 22, of Athens Ohio, tried to rob Union State Bank in Denver Coto by presenting a torn dollar bill and demanding $340 with a .45 caliber gun. The cashier began the exchange, McCoy grabbed the money and fled before being overpowered by a truck driver and companion two blocks away. the money was recovered.
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Denver
Coto
Ray McCoy
Athens
Ohio
Union State Bank
Seventh
Curtis Streets
McCoy
Coy
New Barling bomber tested in Dayton flight
The Barling bomber, 40 000 pounds, powered by six 450 horsepower Bays motors, flew ten minutes in Dayton for a trial. It carries 2120 gallons of gasoline seven machine guns and a 12000 pound bomb. An official trial flight is planned next Tuesday if weather allows with Washington air service officials present. Lieutenant Harold R. Harris led yesterday and will again lead next week. The aircraft is described as the greatest fighting plane and all American protection.
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Dayton
Sam
Air Files
Harold R. Harris
Fligh
Mrs William Bryden of Grafton Dies at 53
Mrs William Bryden a lifelong Grafton resident dies at Memorial hospital at 2:80 am age fifty three. She leaves her husband two sisters one in Cleveland and one in Grafton. Funeral services at Hearne Funeral Home at 2:90 Sunday afternoon with burial at Nesbitt cemetery.
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Wiliam Bryden
Memorial hospHal
Decesord
Grafton
Cleveland
Hearne Funeral Home
Nesbitt Cemetery
Ex-Exvoys Return to Laredo from Mexico City
Chas B Warren and John Barton Payne, sent by the late President Harding to pursue U S recognition of Mexico, returned to Laredo today. The party reported on their mission and the prospects of relations with the southern republic.
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Laredo
Tex
Chas. B. Warren
John Barton Payne
Harding
Mexico City
United States
Tel
Deadlock looms as bank failure shifts control
The American National Bank, wrecked by vice president and cashier Fred W. Hecht with a $315,000 defalcation, will soon dissolve with Merchants National Bank taking over. Depositors may access funds Saturday as signed agreements near completion. Forged notes total $242,850, a forged check $525, and missing notes $30,000, plus $32,126 unaccounted for. Hecht denies complicity.
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Dayton
American National Bank
Fred W. Hecht
Merchants National Bank
Merchants National
Hecht
Alex Skilked Cig
Auto traffic talk warns brush up on law at Kiwanis
Judge J P Dempsey spoke to the Kiwanis Club about improving driver education amid rising traffic problems in Cleveland. He warned that even 1 percent careless drivers among 240000 daily vehicles could create 2000 dangerous cases and urged a broad education campaign for drivers and pedestrians. Attendance prizes were awarded and Elytia Boys band plans were discussed for August 28. Streetcar service resumed in Lima at 1 50 with police guard on two one man cars.
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J. P. Dempsey
Municipal Court of
Cleveland
Trafic Court
Kiwanis Club
Elyria
Kenneth Kolinsi
Joy Herbert
Kiwanis
Elytia Boys
Cesar Point
Bob Rice
T. A Wolfe
Hold Up Checks in Ohio Bank Failure
Dayton officials halted checks at the American National Bank and Company after a cash shortage and bank closure. City departments held funds and a $4300 check was deposited with Nations Bank to credit a city account. The Dayton school board's $46,000 funds were in the bank, secured by a $100,000 conservancy bond.
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Dayton
Fim
Lee
American National Bank and Company
Vty
Weveters Nations
Wees
N. Dayton School Board
Aw National Bank and Trust Co
Pal Tilami Conservancy
Youngstown Steelmen Refuse 8 Hour Day Work
Several hundred employees of the Republic Steel Company did not work today in Youngstown due to what appears to be an infection scare. The stoppage involves workers at the mill and related plants in the area. Local officials and company management held talks to address the stoppage and prevent production losses.
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Youngstown Steelmen
Youngstown, Ave
The
Republic From and Steel Company
Bude Mallig
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