Attacks Upon Jews Spark Real Battle in Jerusalem
Aug 2 reports say twelve Americans were killed and 15 wounded aiding Jews at the Sinboka Rabbinical College in Hebron. Fighting at the Wailing Wall killed and wounded many. British troops, 650 strong, and three warships arrived to restore order as clashes spread to suburbs. Secretary Stimson cabled London urging protection of American lives and property.
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Jerusalem
Sinboka Rabbincal College
Hebrown
Wailing Wall
Egypt
Malta
Lifta
Washington
Stimson
Ambassador Dawes
London
Foreign Office
United Eastern men arrive in Juneau for Taku district trip
J P Stapler in charge of development for United Eastern Mining Company in the Tulsequah district returns on the Princess Charlotte from a U S trip. He is accompanied by Roy W Moore J L McIver the McIver family and R M McIver all heading on to the Taku district. Mrs McIver stays in Juneau while the rest depart Saturday afternoon. Kansas City police warn against bombing racketeers.
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United Eastern
Juneau
Taku District
J. P. Stapler
United Eastern Mining Company
Tulsequah
Princess Charlotte
States
Roy W. Moore
J. L. McIver
Phoenix
Ariz
Soviet Plane Bound for New York Lands in Novo Sibirsk
Novo Sibirsk Siberia August 26 a Soviet plane bound for New York City via Siberia and Alaska landed here after a seven hour flight from Kurgan.
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N.Y
Novo Sibirsk
Siberia
Land of Soviets
New York City
Alaska
Kur+ gan
Explosion at Nanking arms depot shatters facility
A massive blast at the principal munitions depot in Nanking today prompted martial law to curb disorder. The explosion caused heavy material damage estimated at 1.5 million dollars and forced evacuations. initial death toll is unknown but believed small.
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Nanking
China
New French Rent Law Harshly Impacts Foreign Tenants
Paris reports a new rent law that favors French tenants while foreigners face eviction risk as leases expire. Ex Allied soldiers retain some protections but most foreigners lose leverage, with landlords able to demand higher rents or force relocation. The law creates stark contrasts between affluent urban flats and cheaper village lodgings.
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Edward Angly
A. PB
Paris
France
Miss Mexico Arrested for Murder in Gallveston Scandal
Maria Seresa Delanda de Vidal, Miss Mexico in 1928, shot and killed her husband Gen Messies de Vidal after learning of bigamy via a newspaper report. She fired six shots, then turned the pistol on herself. magazine failed. Police found her by the body crying I loved him dearly. The first wife had filed bigamy charges.
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Mexico City
Senora Marie ‘Seresa Delanda de Vidal
Mexico
Galveston
Gen
Messies de Vidal
de Vidal
Big Air Race for Women Nears Finish at National Derby
In Cleveland area action the first women’s derby at the National Air Races tightens with Louise Thaden holding a strong lead over 14 rivals as Gladys O’Donnell contemplates second. Men’s derbies from Portland Los Angeles and Miami pause for rest as Ohio hosts, and a memorial period of silence marks Marvel Gavawon’s death.
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Leveland
Ohio
Louise McPherridge
Thaden
Gladys O'Donnel
Portland
Oregon
St. Paul
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Miami
Florida
Birmingham
Alabama
Columbus
Cleveland
Ae Marvel Gavawon
Fires Devastate Montana Front 1000 Acres Burned
In Missoula and Tolaho Montana on August 26 wildfires swept a wide front burning 1 000 acres and destroying several buildings. Firefighters were injured one killed. All available men from several towns joined the effort. Homes near Whitefish and Half Moon were threatened and some ranches burned.
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Missoula
Mont
Montana
Tolaho
Half Moon
White Fish
Train Accident in Germany injures Americans
A train wreck near Buir Germany injured and killed Americans amid extensive damage to the Paris to Warsaw express. One American died and two were seriously hurt, with additional injuries reported among passengers and crew. The incident prompted investigations and heightened concern over railway safety and foreign relations.
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Germany
Dueren
Alaska
Paris
Warsaw
Buir
Jefferson Myers
Portland
United States Shipping Board
Washington
Myers
National Capital
Paul Herreman
New York
Myrtle Myers
John Juneau
K. Trowbridge
Dorothy Alexander
lGeorge A. Parks
Swiftest planes and four nations seek Schneider race laurels
Swiftest planes from France Italy Great Britain and the United States compete in the Schneider trophy seaplane race at Cowes Isle of Wight on September 6 and 7. The course covers about 220 miles with seven laps around a 31.05 mile circuit. France Italy and Britain enter three planes each. the United States fields Lieut. Al Williams. Preliminary trials are September 6 and the main race on September 7 with speeds expected around 340 to 350 mph.
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Italy
Great Britain
United States
Venice
Webster
Prevost
France
Pixton
Pologna
DeBriganti
Fiard
Rittenhouse
Doolittle
Bernardi
Taly
Ryde
Seaview
Gouthsea
Aes
Lido
Royal Aero Club
al Williams
Navy
Solent
Lient
al Will'ams
Napier Super-Marine
Stock Quotations From New York August 26 1925
Alaska Juneau mine 74, American Tobacco A 194, American Tobacco B 195, Bethlehem Steel 136, Continental Motors 144, Corn Products 105, Cudahy 51, International Paper A 34, B 24, National Acme 34, Standard Oil of California 75, Stewart Warner 66, American Te 52, Independent Oil and Gas 132, General Motors 72. R Pierce, magazine writer, arrived Juneau on the Dorothy Alexander.
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Yeas
New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Tobacco A
American Tobacco
Bethlehemb Steel
Continental Motors
Corn Products
Cudahy
International Paper A
International Paper
National ‘Acme
Standard Oil of California
Stewart Warner
American Tee
Independent Oil and Gas
General Motors
Graf Zeppelin makes Pacific crossing to San Francisco and Los Angeles
The Graf Zeppelin completed a Pacific crossing from Kasumigaura to Los Angeles in 78 hours 68 minutes, the first nonstop flight between Japan and Seattle era. Crowds watched as the airship crossed San Francisco and later landed under Marine guard, with officials praising the voyage and meteorological insights for future air transport.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Qelock
Pacific
Japan
Seattle
Eckener
Maigo Bekeger
Downstown
Ocean Bravel
Graf
Cite
Fifteen Drowned as River Rises After Cloudburst
In Sofia Bulgaria a terrible cloudburst caused the Radimov section to flood. Fifteen persons were drowned as waters rose rapidly submerging homes and streets. Local authorities warned of more flooding as emergency crews searched affected areas.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Radimov
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