New York Woman Completes Second English Channel Swim
Mrs Clementon Corson of New York becomes the second woman to swim the English Channel, arriving at Dover after 15 hours 248 minutes in the water. Her time trails Gertrude Ederle's record, while Frank Perks of Birmingham abandoned the crossing near the French coast. Corson, 27, mother of two, previously swam Manhattan Island and Albany to New York voyages.
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Dover
England
Clementon Carson
New York
Shakespeare ‘Beach
Gertrude Ederle
Frank Perks
Birmingham
Airs
Corson
Perks
Clementon Corson
Ainena Gade
Carson
Manhattan Island
Albany
English Channel
Fires Congregational Church to Dedicate Lorain Building
Fires Congregational church of Lorain will dedicate its new $175000 building on the old site, with a 1 a m sermon by Rev. William Toscor Kedzie of Cleveland and a 4 p m community service led by Rev. Dan Fran Bradley of Cleveland. An opening organ recital by Prof George Whitfield Andrews will follow on Tuesday at 8 p m.
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Lorain
Aur
Congregational Church of
William Toscor
Kedzie
Cleveland
Firemen Answer Two Alarms in City Garage and Factory
Two fire alarms were reported last night. At West Avenue and Lodi Street a Ford touring car owned by William Sprague burned after a cigarette was lit while a gasolene tank was being filled, destroying the top and fashions. Two hours later at 9:25 p.m. flames were reported at Williams Alloy Products Company on Vulcan Street where a ventilator was being made but no fire was found.
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Squad No. 1
Eagine No
West Avenue
Lodi Street
William Sprague
Secona Street
Williams Alloy Producta Company
Vulcan Etrect
Earth Tremor Registered in Alaska Shocks Cordova
Cordova Alaska August 28 a strong earthquake shock was registered here by naval radio station though not damaging a lesser tremor was felt at 10 oclock last night the first tremor passed almost unnoticed but the second was sharp enough to awaken many residents.
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Cordova
Alaska
Todas m Tly
Navy mourns loss of Commander Rodgers in Delaware crash
Washington Aug 28 The navy orders a full inquiry into the crash that killed Commander John Rodgers pioneer naval aviator near Philadelphia. Spectators offer unclear accounts of the 75 foot fall into the Delaware river as Rodgers and his mechanic Samuel Schultze suffer injuries. Rodgers’ body will be sent to Havre De Grace Maryland for funeral services and burial at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday.
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Washington
Navy
John Rodgers
Philadelphia
W. A. Moffett
Air Corps
Navy Department
Rodgers
Delaware River
Comander Rodgers
Aviation
Samuel Schultze
Commander Rodgers
Havre de Grace
Arlington Naonal Cemetery
Middle Ridge Man Fined for Possessing Liquor Still
Anthony Viski of Middle Ridge was fined 200 dollars by Justice S. Georgy after a trial for possessing apparatus to manufacture liquor. A still, whip, home brew, and other equipment were found during a raid on his home last Thursday night by State Prohibition Agent O E Rankin.
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Anthony Vlski
Middle Ridges
Casta
Justice S. Georgy
Atill
Viski
E Rankin
Rankin
Avon man faces charge of resisting officer in raid
State Prohibition Agent C. F. Rankin alleges he encountered resistance during a raid at the home of A. Forth of Avon. Forthofer’s arraignment was postponed to September 4 at 9 a.m. before Justice J. E. George for the resisting an officer charge.
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C. F. Rankin
A. Forthofer
Avon
Forthofer
Justice &. C. George
Woman Vicious Cut At Woodford Avenue Haven
A Cleveland woman a local hospital in serious condition after a deep cut to the forehead from a sharp instrument during a night at a house on Woodford Avenue. Her companion Katie Jackson and a man named Simmons are detained as police investigate and expect the assailant to be captured soon.
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Wilma Nawee
Ef Qherlin
Biyria Hspital
Woodford Avenue
Werman
Simmons
Nance
Katie Jackson
Cleveland
Tto
Pastor Smith charged in Columbus forgery case
In Columbus Ohio on August 8 192? pastor Ter R A Smith of a United Brethren church was jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Ward a member of his congregation signed a note for 7200 dollars using the pastor’s home as security. Ward says Smith declared property encumbered with a prior marriage on it.
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Columbus
R. A. Smith
United Brethren Church
Ward
Jie
Rev. Smith
Smith
League of Nations Faces Test Over Caribbean Crisis
Washington reports the League will judge a dispute involving Nicaragua and Mexico after a Mexican warship allegedly supported revolutionary activity against Nicaragua. The issue centers on whether the league will uphold the Monroe Doctrine against European-style intervention in the Western Hemisphere.
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Washington
League of Nations
Nicaugara
United States
League
Mexico
Thce Nicaguaran
Nileanfura
Nieau- Suva
Revenue Taxes Rise in Early 1920s Figures
Washington announces higher revenue taxes for 1924 six months and notes total federal taxes across all kinds for the first half of 1920 reach $104,269,000, down from the previous year by about $27,000,000.
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Washington
AUK BS
Internal Revenue
TEAR WUTERa Ant GOING TO rOLLG TODAY TEAR WUTERa Ant GOING TO rOLLG TODAY FORT WORTH
August 28 voters across cities and towns head to polls amid campaign push. References to Teas and national figures mention reelection efforts, voter turnout expectations, and lingering debates over taxes and regional issues. Local politics and campaign tactics fill the narrative.
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Wutera Ant
Fort Worth
Tos
Mirai A
Ma Beyensen
Popeater
Varshana
Biti
Torm
Tilted Genias
Dan Mondy
Sonthtul
Attra Feneral
Moody
Texas
Prygans
Wye Ka Rtas
Willian
Unem
Peniteri
Mac
Aim
Magdy
Khki
Tadas
Tly
Nood
Governor Denahesy Leads In Vote Tally For Governor Nomination
The state secretary reports Governor Vir Denahesy with 12 4 vetoes surpasses opponents in the gobernor nominating race with 66 458 votes. Stephen M. Young wins secretary of state nomination over John Stemin in a tight contest. Florence M. Allen loses supreme court bid as results trickle in from across the state.
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Comumacer
Ceavernor
Cevernor
Doenahey
Ottawa
Stephen M. Young
Cleveland
Secretary of State
John Stewmin
Columbus
RAM SHIP CAPTURE NEAR CANADA AFTER RUNNING GUNFIGHT
Report says a fast ram ship was captured near Long Maint Canada after a chase from New York state. Captain Cappin of the ram haver OG-1be yielded to the pursuing force after thirty two rounds of shots. The prize boat contained about 149 cases at command and three bright spears were seen. In Cleveland a man was robbed of a diamond ring valued at 4000 dollars while returning to his hotel.
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Long Maint
Canada
Cappin
Ramehaver
New York State
Contrmand Hero
Mants
Cleveland
Martin Fenster
Pole
Witnesses in Mellett Case Live in Fear
Canton Aug. 8 6 year murder case looms as witnesses fear retaliation while the Mellett investigation widens. Officials reported moves to protect witnesses and court proceedings amid threats and possible federal involvement. Continued on Page 2.
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Mellett Gant
Canton
Des Dow Nh
Mellett
Stork County
Anna
Han
Povrers
Ula Aet
Gelling Weir
Otcaids
Pyor
Pula Arrives in New York Aboard Golden Plate Limited
Aboard the Golden Plate Limited Pula Sead Bivort loaned to Radalph Valentine arrives in Creage boarding for New York. Her condition prevents leaving her hearth while her car is swapped from the Tarine coast line to the New York Central track. The transfer passes her to the Twentieth Century Limited for continued eastbound service. Negrh remains undisturbed during the change.
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Thicauo
Vali Sead
Dagd Radalph
Riff Leader Facing Exile After City Turmoil
Riifs leader bound for exile as Brela Dennd pleads for perpetual exile on Reunion Island. The erstwhile rebel leader left Fea yesterday with his brother amid a police search for others. A steered ship is planned to Marseille and Theumton Island bound by Abda Krin. In Cleveland a fire tore through an apartment building causing significant damage.
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Cas Blanca
Morerea
Abd-eb Kring
Marneco
Brela Dennd
Reunion Island
Art
Fea
Perenge
Abda Whleh
Marseille
Aldo Krin
Maresilles
Theumton Tslandd
Riots and mass escape at Tonga reform school
Inmates overpowered guards and released hundreds of fellow prisoners at the Toulare Dormatory near Tonga. Deputies and wardens pursued, with several escapees armed or still at large as rooky rioting disrupted the facility and drew police attention from Dearborn to Detroit.
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Tonga
Mid
Toulare
Charles Shean
Shiloh
Here
Ald
Wirdon Shean
Vie Woods
Tonia, Mich
Coutiers
Venk
Heelig
Dearborn Alleers
Dearborn
Detroit
Edward Waight
Franh Leland
Sane
Discoveral
Three Die In Crossing Crash At Indiana Grade Crossing
At Wolletin Gantry Indiana a Michigan Central train struck a car at a grade crossing killing four social security related residents including Robert H Wirbater 22 Hazel LaGrow and Elizabeth Betts as well as two other occupants.
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Wolletin, Gantry
Ind
Aug
Socialiy Prenivy
Cary
Willecht
Michigan Central Railroad
Robert H. Wirbater
Hazel LaGrow
Mizabeth Betts
Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Accident Damages Sought
Damages in the amount of ten thousand dollars sought in a death action for Walter Sikora, age 12, as his father Waclaw Stara sues Franklin Bauer and The Fashion Daily Company. The petition alleges the employer’s negligence led to the death during delivery duties, with the accident occurring as the driver was warned.
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Walter Sikora
Waclaw Stara
Praukdin
Thalet Bauer
Fauor Daley Company
Lhe’ Dutt
Aeton
Can Sagar Ontaetecatl
Cirtheg
Liverte
Ila
Protection measures after dangerous crossing shutdown
Report notes that Wieg authorized both Take Shore Electric and Nickel Mate railroads to halt operations due to a dangerous crossing near Vermilion on the Lake region. A temporary protection plan is in place but funding shortages prevent full maintenance and the auto traffic halt continues. Authorities seek responses from the rail companies soon.
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Tle Lertinymmissionerk
Wieg
Cates
Vermilion
Reat
Vite
North Baton Woman Injured in Shaft Incident
A 67 year old woman from Nomatone was struck yesterday afternoon amid a shaft riftles and knocked unconscious. She was taken to the hospital, where injuries were reported as serious.
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Riftles
Alien Jreath
Nomatone
Willie
MAM
Brevadd
Spain Would Lose Nothing By Withdrawing From League
Spanish foreign minister Don Jose De Vanquis Meésela says Spain should remain open to a permanent seat in the League of Nations but argues Europe’s weight is shifting to America and Spain has little interest in league affairs. He emphasizes close ties with Portugal and Latin America, noting Spain’s limited European problems and offering services where useful.
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League of Nations
Don Jose de Vanquis
Meésela
Spain
Paternithon
Spa
Ass Pirationa
Senay Vangruas Messia
Europe
League
America
Cota
Portugal
Lutherans to Build College in India
Delegates at the 48th annual convention of the Evangelical Lutherans of the Ohio Synod and allied groups plan to establish a college in India with cooperation from the United Lutheran Church in America. The institution, under construction, will cost about 3000000 dollars and will involve sending professors. financial contributions from Lutherans are not planned. The meetings cover nominations and committee reports, with observances noted for Memorial Day and the late war pastor Rev CLIE L Selimetoas, long-time Synod president.
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Columbus
Dotnt Synod
Ohio
United Tarthorinclove of America
Ineala
The
Weanitation
Committee
Committee On
Iowa
Tate
Clie L. Selimetoas
Synod
Fire at State Fair Grounds in Columbus
Fire at the Ohio State Fair Grounds caused damage to buildings, with officials believing the blaze was not accidental. State Director V Praus and deputy marshals responded after a window was found broken and a fire threat remained, as grounds were secured and investigations began.
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State Fair
Columbus
Scanery
Accident Victims Improve After Wreck Near City Center
Iarold Olds aged 17 of 579 Turner Street and Pauline Finnery of Fratton were injured when their vehicle overturned on East Avenue near George Street Thursday night. Both are improving. Olds remains in danger but Emery is expected to leave hospital soon.
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Iarold Olds
Turner Street
East Avenue
George Street
Pauline Finnery
Fratton
Emery
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Earth Temblor
Rudge RO
Airman
Middle Ridge Mian
Clymer
General Perosa
Clymer Ming
Clearfield
Tymer
Buv i
Upper Proto
Ming
Gower
Itore
Ponte Rarifmien Oon
Gercepor Elatirid
oTistan
Madden Coven
Pula
AU Rew
York
RIFFS
Sut
Copright
Uy Taternatonat
India
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