Dawes Plan Protocol Signed to Start Execution
World fliers report agreement to implement the Dawes Plan as delegates finalize terms. Evacuation of German towns Offenberg and Appenweir begins with French troops, while Paris and Berlin awaited parliamentary assent and broader inter allied debt and disarmament questions. King George and Dawes sent congratulations to delegates amid global reactions.
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Strasbourg
Offenberg
Appenweir
London
Berlin
Paris
Reichstag
Dawes
MacDonald
League of Nations
Charles G. Dawes
James A. Logan Jr
George
Spotlight on Women Reveals Marriages and Rehabits
Cables from Deauville report Laura Carter Gould will wed Camille Aldao, an Argentine magnate, while Lorainne Nathan testifies about Dickie Loeb’s behavior. Mabel Corey has returned the $300,000 Fifth Avenue home, and Catherine Campbell from Columbus was injured in a local auto crash.
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Deauville
France
Laura Carter Gould
George J. Gould, Jr
New York
Camille Aldao
Lorainne Nathan
Fifth Avenue
Paris
Catherine Campbell
Columbus
Atlantic City
N. J
Premier Iler riet notes Dawes plan front with London
London reports Premier Iler riet of France outlines an interallied front in response to any German breach of agreements under the Dawes plan. He emphasizes unity among allied powers and readiness to act if Germany does not comply.
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London
Ilerriet
Germany
Cabinet Likely to Approve Signing of Conference Pact
Berlin reports indicate broad Cabinet support for approving the signing of the International Conference agreement despite widespread disappointment. The government expects to secure a solid majority in the vote.
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Berlin
Charles G Congratulatory Note From Dawes Chicago
A brief broadcast note from Dawes Chicago dated August 18 announces congratulations to Charles G with a continuation indicated on Page Two.
Progressive measures to be signed by Davis says Dill
Seattle August 18 Senator C C Dill in a speech here Saturday night declared that if La Follette were elected he would be a President without a party If John W Davis is elected he believes he will sign progressive measures the next Congress will pass This statement frames Davis as supportive of progressive reforms and contrasts him with La Follette in a partisan context.
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Seattle
U. 5
C. C. Dill
la Follette
John W. Davis
Agricultural Credit Corporation aids farmers in Upper Midwest
In Minneapolis on August 18, A. P. Kemp announced that the Agricultural Credit Corporation, formed by business interests with a 10 million dollar capital, has benefited Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. Since starting in late February it loaned over 4.1 million dollars to needy banks across four states and set up a department to assist farmers and dairy cattle and livestock.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest
Coolidge
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Beston
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
A. P. Kemp
Jewels Missing From Slain Woman Case
Attorneys for Albert Mors claim jewels valued at $5,000 were taken from the body of Mrs. Theresa Mors after she was shot in the brain last Tuesday night. Kid McCoy is held in connection with the killing.
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Angeles
Albert Mors
Theresa Mors
Kid McCoy
Capitol Chamber of Commerce House Nearing Completion
Washington August 18 The new 2.5 million dollar home of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States is nearly finished and will open October 1. It stands on Lafayette Square facing the White House, built of Indiana limestone and copying the Treasury annex in design. Architects Cass Wilbert of New York city, Daniel Webster’s desk will be used in the president’s office, and a fountain will grace the central courtyard. The project began after World War I with Hoover laying the cornerstone in May 1922 and construction starting January 1923.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United
Daniel Webster
Chamber
National Chamber of Commerce
Hoover
Woman Nurses Cub Bear at Her Own Breast
New York Aug 18 The American reports the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society awarded Mrs Effie Bear a gold medal for nursing a baby cub at her breast after its mother a lumberjack from Maine killed. The cub thrived.
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New York
the American
Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Society
Effie Bear
Mr. Bear
Maine
Lady Kindersley In Distress In Arctic Ice
Cordova reports motor ship Lady Kindersley in distress in the Bering Sea. The Boxer is understood to have gone to assist with no casualties reported. The motorship Troubled off Point Barrow in Arctic waters.
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Cordova
Lady Kindersley
Bering Sea
Tce
Arctic
Point Barrow
Vessel Lady Kindersley Leaves Vancouver in 1921 Built Craft
Built in 1921 the Lady Kindersley sailed from Vancouver British Columbia on June 27 with a crew of 19. Commanded by Gus Focllmer the 129 foot wood vessel was described in the report from Aug 18.
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Vancouver
B. C
Lady Kindersley
Gus Focllmer
Actress Sent to Pen for Powdering Nose in Courtroom
NEW YORK Aug 18 Jean Norris the citys only woman magistrate ordered Marion Shaw actress to the detention pen because she powdered her nose in court Norris shouted Dont let that woman make a boudoir of this court room
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New York
Jean Norris
Marion Shaw
Norris
Paris Protest Targets Women Smoking In Public Streets
In Paris a protest in the press condemns women smoking after theatre crowds in the streets. The note laments it as a common sight and warns French women to avoid following foreign examples of this behavior.
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Paris
Senator Colt Passes Away in Bristol Rhode Island
United States Senator Baron Bradford Colt born June 5, 1846, died at his Bristol home. A lawyer in Chicago, he moved to Rhode Island in 1875. In 1881 President Garfield named him U S District Judge for Rhode Island. In 1884 President Arthur appointed him U S Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, a post he held until he entered the Senate. He would have started a new term March 3, 1925.
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Bristol
United States
Dne Baron Bradford Colt
Chicago
Garfield
Rhode Island
Arthur
United States Senate
George Peabody W Vetulibre
Death verdicts for two Turkestan officials
Tashkent, Russian Turkestan, Aug 18. Commissioner of Foreign Affairs Naranlaeff and Commissioner of Trade and Commerce Kanileff were condemned to death for abusing their offices for personal gain rather than state welfare.
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Tashkent
Russian Turkestan
Naranlaeff
Trade and Commerce
Kanileff
Leopold Loeb Hearing Near End In Chicago
In Chicago on August 18 Dr. William O Krohn the last rebuttal witness for the State in the Leopold Loeb kidnapping and slaying case said both defendants show no sign of mental disease and noted their good physical condition.
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Chicago
William O. Krohn
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Robert Franks
Leopold
Loeb
Alaskan Sourdoughs Celebrate Discovery Day in Seattle
In Seattle under the Alaska-Yukon Pioneer Lodge No. 1 rain fell as Alaskan sourdoughs held a Discovery Day picnic at Woodland Park. The observance marked George Carmack’s discovery of gold on Bonanza Creek in the Klondike and the start of the great Klondike stampede.
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Seattle
La Follette predicts victory for End campaign
Senator R M La Follette writes to the Nonpartisan committee of the American Federation of Labor predicting victory in the end. He says the campaign is branded radical by opponents, but he remains a conservationist aiming to preserve human rights.
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Washington
R. M. la Follette
American Federation of Labor
la Follette
British Clergyman Attacks Calling as Dull and Trivial
In London on Aug 18 the Rev N P Williams denounced the clerical callings as dull and trivial in a Holborn sermon. He said a clergyman’s work is largely dull and consists mainly of choral offices that could be sung by a gramophone with modest efficiency. He argued the clergyman’s personality, formed by close contact with women and children, repels the typical self respecting boy.
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London
Church of England
N. P. Williams
Holborn
Banking Made Easy Near Coatesville
In Phoenixville a bank inaugurated twenty four hour service for depositors with a chute to the vault allowing night deposits after hours. Merchants requested the service to avoid leaving money in small safes until morning, ensuring funds remain secure.
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Coatesville
Phoenixville
Nebraska to Hold Midsummer Political Events
Nebraska University’s new half million dollar memorial stadium hosts two political gatherings in late August. On August 18 Governor Charles W. Bryan will be notified of his Democratic nomination for Vice President, and on August 20 General Charles W. Deiwes will launch his Republican bid for Vice President. Both events will be radio broadcast.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska University
Memorial Stadium
Charles W. Bryan
Charles W. Deiwes
Anti-Klan Candidate Shot in Texas Sheriff Race
Anti Klan candidate Mel J. Dwight for sheriff was found in his Texas garage with a bullet hole in his head. His condition is listed as critical. Police investigate possible motives and suspects as the campaign faces abrupt turn of events.
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Childress
Texas
Mel J. Dwight
MacLaren not to fly again after failed world flight plan
Prince Rupert B C August 18 Stuart MacLaren said he would probably not attempt another world flight as the resources required exceed what private firms can provide. The report notes earlier plans to try next year if Americans failed. Uproar over Nikolski disaster mentioned Col Broome climbing a mountain on Norih Island and signaling Russians. Russians wirelessed the Thiepval and hesitated four hours before permitting coal delivery to Thievpal at Petro pavlovek.
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Prince Rupert
B. C
Stuart MacLaren
Sergeant Andrews
Kuriles
Vancouver
Nikolski
Col Broome
Norih Island
Petropavlovek
Treasury aims to restore silver dollar circulation
The Treasury Department launches a campaign to reintroduce the silver dollar to general use. The first move places a silver dollar in the pay envelope of each of the 5,000 Treasury employees, with similar steps planned for other government bureaus.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Contract for New P. 0. Cars to Combat Robbers
United States Post Office Department has contracted for the building of 3,000 armored cars equipped with devices to repel robbers.
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New York
United States Post Office Department
World War Veterans Endorse Ten for Washington Office
Seattle war veterans of the Republican Club endorsed ten candidates for office in Washington, all American Legion members. Among those nominated is “Wee” Coyle seeking the nomination for Governor.
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Seattle
Republican Club
Washington
American Legion
Wee” Coyle
Army fliers adjust hop off plans in Iceland and Greenland
In Iceland at Rejkjavik two airplanes suffered serious damage after failed takeoff attempts while carrying heavy loads. The Richmond cruiser will repair the aircraft as pilots shift aims toward Fredericksdal. Elsewhere Lieut Lowell H Smith cancels the Anmagsalik run and with Lieut Erik Nelson plans a 825 mile nonstop hop to Frederickedal near Cape Farewell.
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Reykjavik
Fredericksdal
Richmond
Iceland
Lowell H. Smith
American World Fliers
Anmagsalik
Greenland
Erik Nelson
Frederickedal
Cape Farewell
Lieut
Locatelli
Hoefn
Tornatjord
Locatelli Cleared to Fly With Reykjavik Flight Party
Aug 18 Washington dispatch reports Gen Patrick authorizes Lieut Locatelli to join Trent as pilot if his inclusion does not jeopardize the flight. The order emphasizes ensuring the mission succeeds and allows Locatelli to accompany the party when deemed safe.
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Locatelli
Washington
Trent, Smith
Lieut. Locatelli
Reykjavik
Patrick
Tlocatelli
Zanni Arrives in Hanoi From French India
Major Petro Zanni, Argentine world flyer, has arrived in Hanoi, France India, on August 18. The news dispatch notes his presence in the city as part of ongoing military air operations.
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Hanoi
French India
Petro Zanni
Policy of government on high seas
Washington Aug 18 Chair man O Connor of the Va 8 Shipping Board declared in a letter to Cary Cook of San Francisco President of the American-Hawaiian Steamship Company that for the present so far as government merchant ships are concerned it is government operation or no government at all Cook had declared that operation of government merchant ships is a menace to private owned shipping property and if continued must extinguish them.
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Washington
Captain of Adventure Ship Is Under Arrest
SAN FRANCISCO August 18 Charles Arey master of the adventure ship Narwhal was arrested on an indictment charging embezzlement of $7500 from the United States Shipping Board after the vessel arrived from a South Seas cruise. He had been commander of the Ibeck.
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San Francisco
South Seas
Charles Arey
United States Shipping Board
I- Beck
Women Robbers in Berlin Hit Suburban Targets
In Berlin on August 18 news reports describe two women criminals operating in the suburbs after midnight. They target men, using hammers or clubs rather than revolvers, and are described as large and strong.
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Berlin
Pershing Calls Defense Day Move for Peace
Gen John J Pershing Chief of Staff says Defense Day will be the greatest move for international peace. He spoke at an address in Des Moines last Saturday night urging public participation to promote peace.
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Des Moines, Sug
John J. Pershing
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