Abrogation of Contracts Demanded in WV Coal Strike
Atlantic City dispatch reports United Mine Workers in West Virginia threaten a general strike over wage contracts. Van A. Dittney alleges evictions and gunmen, urging federal intervention and naming Rockefeller Jr and Samuel Waterman as financiers. Anthracite parley adjourns after rejections and data refusals by operators.
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Atlantic City
N. J
West Virginia
van A. Dittney
United Mine Workers
Davis and
Hoover
Telegrama
Defenselera
John 20. Rockefeller, Jr
Samuel Watermyar
Bittner
Consolidation Coal Company
Methethem Mines Corporation
Washington
United States
United Mine Workers of America
Pmpany
Si Clair Named Defendant in Equity Suit in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on July 22 a decree named Si Clair as a defendant in an equity suit brought by creditors of John A. Bell former head of Carnegie Trust and others. The case concerns alleged fraud and misappropriation connected to the Harmon Creek Coal Company with a claimed $600,000 debt to Bell. Judge Swearingen granted a temporary injunction preventing an extension of mortgage on Harmon Creek properties as part of the case. The plaintiffs seek roughly $1,446,000.
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Pittsburg
Nuned Ag
Everitors
John A. Bell
Crowed Carnegie Trust
Og Jany
Harry EF. Sinclair
Magna Today
Hank'a
Fa A
Harmon Crack Coal Company
Formarly Wan
Common Pleas
Swearingen
Kona
Tarmon Creek
Merely Wants 70 000 From Dead Letters
A Tomahawk Wisconsin resident asks Postmaster General to locate owner of unclaimed money in dead letters. He suggests a small portion of 70 thousand dollars could be sent as a bank draft within 106 days and blesses the official.
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Washington
Tomahawk
Wic
Postmaster General
Woman Baby Killer Sentenced to Auburn Pen
New York July 22 Mrs Hoton Auguale Celaea Volk head nanny for an infant home today received 1½ to 7 years in Auburn for baby mutilation and strangulation of infants left in her care. A probation report called her a woman without conscience describing multiple infant deaths linked to her care since 1918. Allegations say she disposed of children for payment or to hide a crime, sometimes claiming they were stillborn.
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New York
Hoton
Mra. Gelaon-Valies
Childran
Delhi Girl Pays Longest Price at Reno Track
A Delhi entrant paid a record $44,640 for a $2 mutuel ticket in the fifth race at the Silver State Jockey Club meeting in Reno yesterday. This marks the highest payout in the track's history, underscoring the upset outcome and attracting attention from racing observers and bettors alike.
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RHNG
Delhi
Silver State
Prof Rondani Predicts Two More Earthquakes
The report notes Professor Rondani’s claim that July 26 28 would bring two significant shocks and mentions two earthquakes occurring overnight July 25 26 in Makau and daytime July 30 in the Japanese canals. It also covers a Los Angeles murder-suicide in which Louin Gambie and his wife were found shot dead at home.
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Romh
Suly
Rondani
Maaku Anil
Alanis
Los Angeles
Defiant Girl Sent to House of Correction in Greencastle
Greencastle tale recounts a 14 year old girl known as Beathal who, after a sentence for assault and disorder, resisted and was handcuffed while returning to jail. J. Scott Bower presided as she collapsed at the bench, later restrained and fed in custody amid tears. Father of three Susties Bower linked to the case. Paul Wagner and Quinton Wagner arrested in a related raid. both held on $1,000 bonds for a November town court charge of carnal knowledge.
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Ransto Bachtol
Greencastle
Agall 14
Yoularday
Maal Tranklin
House of Good Shepherd
J. Scott Bower
Justice's Bench
Tk Fa
Unia
Auhoriliea
Jake
Greencantia
Susties Bower
Paul Wagner
Quinton
Alag
Balog
Defauit
Wagner
Appeals by Radio for Robert Scott
Chicago July 23 radio appeals are planned as Robert Scott’s surrender could save his brother Bugnett from execution Friday. Governor Small hints no further reprieve if Robert does not return. Scott relatives and friends press to reinstate weather reports, while Hobart’s whereabouts remain unknown. The case links to Joseph Maurer’s killing. Carroll’s signed message caused delay. Catherine Scott and the father join the plea to President Coolidge for clemency. Detroit club women contribute to the effort. Clarence Darrow says he cannot serve but will telegram for clemency.
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Chicago
Robert Scot
Bugnctt
Robert
Small Hag
Htuasall
Russell Haser
Wrather Ull
Scott
Hobart
Hanaa
Russell
Joseph Maurer
Carroll
Small
Robert Will
Catherine
Coolidge
Detroit Club
Hays
Clarence Darraw
Leopold and
Lash
Dayton,Tonn
Mall
Prayer Offered For Clarence Darrow Conversion
MANDEVILLE La July 22 A prayer for the conversion of Clarence Darrow defense attorney in the Scopes trial was offered last night at the state rally of the Baptist Young People's Union. The prayer came on the suggestion of S D Solomon state secretary and the hope was expressed that Darrow might be won as St Paul was.
Widow Shares of Fortunes Spark Probate Fight
Chicago July 22. A probate dispute over the estate of Liam Nelson McClintock centers on widow’s shares involving Misa Isabella Pope and other claimants. William D Shepherd faces potential suits after acquittal in McClintock’s death, as Northern Trust Company remains estate auditor for 20 days to finalize filings.
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Chicago
Whliam Nelson McClintock
Misa Isabella Pope
Misa Mancee
Sha
William D. Shepherd
Hila Faster Garonta
Lore
Miss Pope
Shepherd
Upinor
Northern Trust Company
Masagar
McClintock
Ditching Crash Sparks Fire Near York Pennsylvania
Two Hagerstown men narrowly escaped injury when their car veered into a ditch two miles north of Gettysburg while returning from York. J Sagia suffered a leg injury. his brother and passenger sustained facial and head injuries as the vehicle, an Es coach, burned before a passing motorist could help.
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J. Sagia
Newey Avenue
Sagia
John
Ralph Sliquk
Cowly Zacapad
Dottysbuts Ag
York
Saghe
Virginian Strickter
Mrs. Shank
Virginia
Celtysburg
Sagle
Income Tax Records Open September 1st
Washington announces income tax records for the last year will be opened for inspection by all Internal Revenue collectors on September 1. The date was set by the Internal Revenue Bureau after it was advised that records would be completed before that time.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ferguson Prefers Blueberry Pie In Texas Governor’s Endorsement
July 22 report states Gov. Ma Ferguson of Texas favors blueberry pie over huckleberry, as conveyed to the New York World. The governor’s comment cited superior flavor, though the source text is fragmented and partly unreadable.
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New York
Ma" Ferguson
Texas
Storm Warning issued for small craft along Atlantic coast
The weather bureau issued a storm warning for small craft from Northport Virginia to Eastport Maine with a water spout over western Ontario moving eastward. Disturbance expected to bring strong southern and westerly winds later today and increasing toward tonight. In other news, Donald Hughes, nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hughes of Meerk Keodvarille, broke his right leg in a fall and was taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Northport
Virginia
Enatport
Ontario
Donald Hughes
Paul Hughes
Meer Keodyarille
Washington County
Police Think Commissioner Was Killed in Maryland
Four men were arrested in a search for Commissioner Charles P. Clark of Harford county who has been missing since Saturday night near Magnolia Maryland. The commander of Edgewood Ar honal offered use of state seals in the search centering in Magnolia and Aberdeen as investigators said Clark often carried a large sum of money and suspected foul play.
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Baltimore
Charles P. Clark
Harford
Clark
Jin Lila Anutomotiita
Magnatia
Emmortol
Edgewood
Magnolia
Aberdeen
Chirk
Hean
Convic-Ion
Clack Lad
Toul Pny
U S Airmen to Battle Rif for Moroccan War Service
Seven American aviators under Col Charles Bweeney will fly from Paris to Toulouse then to Morocco to join Sultan Abd el Krim against the Rif tribes. The group volunteers for wrenching services and sails tomorrow.
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Paris
Morocco
Abd el Krim
Bandits Seize 76000 in Fares From Kelsge Co Establishment
In a daytime heist at Kelsge Co bathding a pair of bandits breezed past guards and escaped with 76000 dollars in cash fares. Police seek witnesses and stakeouts remain.
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Kelsge, & Co
Bathding
Iowa Senator Count On Brookhart Victory In Iowa Race
Washington July 22 A rough count from Iowa shows Senator Brookhart leading in a close final tally for the 1926 statewide contest. Officials stated the margin remained unsettled as counters still reached some precincts. The dispute centers on whether Brookhart will be declared the winner despite contested results.
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Washington
Steck
Murder in Rivalry Case Shocks Town
A man named Kirk was found murdered with a knotted necktie at a location described as the apot where Kirk's body was found. A suspect, Traden, reportedly wrote of a planned duel with pistols and hinted at suicide, while police scrutinize the circumstances.
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Brawlay
Gol
Kirk
Jota Traden
Jacungba Laat
Traden
Pacer
Marshal
Imperial
Rick
Wage cuts set for North Adams woolen mills
Wage reductions of per cent will take effect August 30 in North Adams Pltfield Dalton and Singdata mills to meet competition with other woolen and worsted plants in New England. The announcement says the cuts are needed to compete with rivals in the region. Pope not ill to me. Vatican reports say Pope Pius VI was ill today as officials mediated rumors of a large public demonstration.
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North Adams
Mang
Bocome
North
Adana
Pltafeld
Dalton
Singdata
To Wan
New England
Love
Vingwan II
Vatican
Religion and Science Battle Court Challenge in DC
In Washington July 22 a clash of religion and science from Tennessee's scopes came before the District of Columbia federal courts. Loren H Wittner seeks to halt payments to instructors who teach evolution, arguing it disrespects the Holy Bible and violates congressional prohibition. He cites the appropriation bill barring salaries for anyone who allows such teaching. The case highlights the national debate, referencing Hunter’s Bible, and continues on page 12.
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Washington
Tennessee
District of Columbia
National Capitol
Loren H H. Wittner
District Supreme Court
Congress
Tevet
Wittner
Hite
Gue
Uo Booka
Oul Waa
Huntera Civie
Car thefts yield two recoveries and another stolen
An amid police report states two stolen cars have been recovered. A BR. K. Clapp touring car was found moved from Franklin Street to beneath the president’s rear, with a positive description issued but no trace yet. A Vord roadster belonging to Ceo A. Kerscnar of Martinsburg was found abandoned near Williamsport, and a Doig roadster from Summerdot, Pa was located not yet claimed.
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Uinta Hava
Vflica
Eanex
BR. K. Clapp
Pranklin
Hia Prasidenéa
A. Kerscnar
Martinaburg
Williamsport
Ike
Vwolen
Summerdot
Tluyetta
Darrow Seeks Proof of Life After Death in Bible View
Clarence Darrow testified in Dayton about evidence of life beyond the grave and compared the Bible to any other good book. He argued the Old Testament is a record of prophetic deliverance and reflected on the Scopes trial, remaining steadfast amid intense questioning by William Jennings Bryan.
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Darrow
Dayton
Ten
Daly
Clarance Marrow
Haw Tong Fon
Wiliam Jonjilnga
Bryan
Scopes
Judya Raulston Strick
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the Maccabees
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Hagerstown
C. P. Clark
U.S
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Brookhart
Truden
C. K. Clapp
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Tha Nrathel
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