Efforts under way to settle French debt dispute
Washington report on October talks shows French Finance Minister Callax proposals deemed unacceptable by the American debt commission. A joint session was held as White House aides briefed President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon stated no French plan had been accepted, with press misstatements noted.
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Washington
Franco
United States
Call Laax
American Debt Commission
Memtems
White House
Cool’dee
Mellon
John Thomas to study evolution lectures in Chicago
Chicago October 1. John Thomas, who taught evolution in Tennessee and Wells, will stand trial for it and plans to learn more by attending Professor Newman lectures at the University of Chicago where he is pursuing postgraduate work.
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Chicago
John Thomas
Tennessee
Wells
Newman
University of Chiease
Bullet Kills Paris Correspondent on Moroccan Front
Reginald Kahn, correspondent for Le Tarn and leading Paris newspaper, was shot and killed by a Turkish bullet moments after leaving the staff headquarters at General Naulin on the Moroccan front.
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FEA
Reginald Kahn
le Tarn
Paris
Ataft
Divorce Filing Over Politician Wife’s Activism
E. J. Paic kert, of Plainfield New Jersey, banker, files for divorce citing neglect due to wife Mira Paickert’s political activity. The complaint notes her role since 1910 in woman suffrage and as a Republican activist, including leadership efforts and promises to quit after suffrage was achieved, which she reportedly did not keep.
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Reno
E. J. Paickert
Plain Field
Mira
Paickert
New Jersey
Republican State Committee
Felekert
Complete World's Longest Gas Pipe In Use In Chicago
The world’s longest gas pipe, a roughly 2 mile long main four feet in diameter, went into service today in Chicago. Built at a cost of 4 million 600 thousand dollars, the line runs from the South Side near the Chicago River to the North Side and required three years to lay.
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Chicago
Bidencroux Chimigo
Youth elopes with chicken case stuns Hagerstown court
A juvenile offense story from Hagerstown describes a mother and son who eloped with a chicken, sparking a Juvenile Court hearing. Justice Yourtee presided as Jacob Saylor observed the duo fled along a road, while a harsh lesson from the rod is mentioned in court records.
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Hagerstown
Plymouth Rock
Dorothy Dix
Javenna
Juntion Yourtee
Jacob Saylor
Tuntice Yourtee
Sojomon
Ietan
Justice Yourtes
Justice Yourtea
Say
Drought Strains Towns as Water Supplies Fail
Weeks of drought push Boonsboro and Frederick to seek state aid for water. Health Department engineers visit to assess springs in South Mountain and a nearby stream to boost 24 hour supply while chlorination is planned to prevent illness. Details continue on page 14.
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Boonsboro
Frederick
State Department of Health
George Lord Hall
Health Department
F. W. Caapari
A. W. Glohm
Hall
Robber Holds Up Passengers on Missouri Pacific Train
A lone bandit in blue denim and a white handkerchief robbed 20 passengers aboard a Missouri Pacific train near Omaha on October 1. He took less than 100 dollars, ordered passengers to the aisle, and exited after pulling the alarm cord. A pursuing detective exchanged shots with the gunman as he fled into darkness.
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Omaha
Neh
Maakad
Rally Road
Tim
Hino
Millionaire Buys Isle to Escape Leicester Traffic
Leicester financier Sir Arthur Wheeler, 65, who sunk 750000 in Brownsea Island, plans to retire to a castle on a distant isle to escape city traffic noise and horn honks. Two injured in local incident noted in dispatch.
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Leicester
England
Nolee
Arthur Wheeler
Sir Arthur
Brownsea
Poote Marbor
Cerne
Henry Will
Submarine Lift Plans After Loss Near Newport
A wireless Fort Adams message reports the Monarch and Century derricks arriving from Newport to lift the stricken submarine 551 off the New England coast. Weather is favorable and divers prepare to adjust rigging as hopes rise for the fate of the crew.
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Newport
R.ich
Monarch
Gentury
Fort
Adams
Century
Alinga
Rail storm in Japan claims many lives across Tokyo area
Reports say about 20 to 44 people were killed and many injured in a severe Japanese rail storm. In Yokohama a landslide crushed 50 houses while heavy damage was seen across the Kanto district.
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Tokyo
Japan
Yokohama
Kanto
Won't Marry Smoking Girl Prompts Pledge in Leipsic
Leipsic Germany Oct 14 A local story notes a man pledging to marry only a girl who does not smoke drink or engage in certain vices. The piece mentions a youth league and tobacco usage among residents with references to social expectations and habits.
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Leipsic
Germany
Garttangra
Centralization Plan Garners Council Backing
Mayor Bowman faces a pivotal vote as public opinion favored centralizing city governance. Chamber of Commerce poll shows 94 percent support, with 8 percent backing moving Water Commission and Municipal Light to City Hall second floor. Council may revisit the plan at tonight’s regular meeting, with Mayor and supporters poised to push forward.
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Charles £. Bowman
Vaid
Mayrs
Iuk
Woing
Chamber of Commerce
Bow
Sblatt
Water Commission
Municipal
City Hall
Bowman
Thia
Waler Commission
Mutual Insurance Co
Counci
Mambera
Bins Uy
Pair Plays Duet Five Miles Apart Five Miles Apart Violinist and pianist collaborate by radio
CHICAGO Oct 1 Five miles apart a violist and pianist performed a radio duet as an experiment in synchronized broadcasting. Each musician heard the other through headphones during the test broadcast by Station KYW.
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Chicago
KYW
Two Hurt At Soccer Game At Williamsport
Sack Krapa of Wi Mamaport High School suffered a broken tibia and was forced to retire from a game against Thurmont at Williamsport yesterday afternoon. Kreps broke his leg after a misplayed ball. Dr Theo Boas treated Krapa. A truck ride from Conomc field led to Harry Spigler leaping off and being struck by an automobile, receiving head injuries as the auto was damaged in a collision.
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Sack Krapa
Mamaport High School
Thurmont
Williamsport
Kreps
Theo Boas
Conomec Field
Harry Spigler
Frank Spigler
Failure Foreed Warning Cost ls Ven
A fragmented OCR line shows an error filled note about failed warnings and costs in a Ven setting with a stray amount. The text is garbled but implies a warning system or cost issue embedded in a file or message. No clear names or places are readable. This item appears as a damaged snippet rather than a full report.
Woman's name forged on two checks shocks Hancock
The Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce warned Hancock merchants after two four dollar checks signed by Mrs. Charles T. Pyles were forged. The checks, drawn on First National Bank, were made payable to Thomas Norton for magazine subscriptions. Mrs. Pyles denies any involvement, claiming her name was forged.
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Hagerstown
Thomas Norton
Wayghton
Solleltorn
Hancock
Chamber of Commerce
Contering Huge Dispute Before Board
The Western Maryland Railway Company broke its silence to clarify the strike vote dispute. It denies refusing to abide by labor rulings and accuses workers of misrepresenting the wage issue. Advertisements indicate a strike vote, with vacancies being prepared and recruitment efforts ongoing as authorities expect possible walkouts.
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Maryland
Ralloe
Hs Engineera
Firman
Reilroad Company
Us Hs
Yahor Tinard
Rathrony
W. M
Boy Killed and Mother Hurt in Mont Alto Crash
Arthur Woodward and his mother Gertruda Woodward were riding when a trolley crossed at grade crossing near Mont Alto. Arthur was killed instantly. Gertruda was seriously hurt with multiple injuries including a broken leg and broken hip. Mrs Woodward and her son were returning from an intended visit.
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Arthur Woodward
Clyde Woodward
Clyde Lintel
Mont Alto
Gertruda Woodward
Mt Carliste
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