Babson Plans Guatemala City School for American Manufacturers
Roger W. Babson proposes a Guatemala City institution to teach Spanish and Latin American business methods to U S manufacturers. The plan, approved by Guatemala's consul G Valenzuela, aims to help executives manage correspondence and demands in Latin America with duty free furniture and books from the government.
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Commerce Reports
United States Department of Commerce
Roger W. Babson
Guatemala City
Republic of Guatemala
Ameran
American Financial Commission
Central America
South America
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for back pain relief
Ad copy promoting Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for backache. Claims daily use prevents pain and cites Holland origin since 1696. Warns to buy only the Gold Medal brand, sold in sealed packages at 25c 50c and 1.00 with money back if no relief.
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Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Blue Windows Banish Flies, Scientist Says
In Paris on Au 7 a scientist told the Academy of Science that flies avoid blue window panes. He said blue color drives them away and that opening one pane lures them toward the white light.
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Associated Press
Paris
Academy of Science
Philadelphia Car Strike Ordered in City
Philadelphia officials declare only 15 percent of Philadelphia Rapid Transit workers belong to the Amalgamated Association, while the union says over half of the 4700 employees have enrolled. A wage increase, union recognition, and better conditions are sought, with a referendum planned on recognition. The company plans to fill posts if workers strike.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Harry F. Flynn
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Babson Endorsements Back Guatemala Stability Claims
The text cites Babson’s praise for Guatemala under President Estrada Cabrera, arguing strong governance and progressive public instruction. It contrasts with Mexico reports of revolutions and notes the American Financial Commission’s favorable interviews to support the claim of a stable Guatemala.
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Latin America
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Mexico
Babson Prefers Deep Study of One Country
Mr. Babson, a member of a Washington financial commission, arrived in Guatemala ahead of the main party after visiting Honduras, the northern coast, and Colombia. He favors knowing one country well rather than surveying many, noting the idea like watching moving pictures. Babson is a prominent U.S. financier and economist with extensive Europe and South America travels.
ASK PARALYSIS SURVIVORS TO GIVE BLOOD FOR SERUM
New York Aug 7 An appeal to infantile paralysis survivors who have recovered to donate small quantities of blood to produce serum for new victims. Physicians say serum is scarce but early administration could prevent paralysis and crippled outcomes.
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Associated Press
New York
Sheriff slain in Seymour as handcuffed suspect attacked
Seymour Texas August 7 Sheriff W L Ellis of Baylor County was knocked down by a handcuffed Black suspect Stephen Brown who grabbed the sheriff s public safety item and struck him fatally. The suspect was soon captured but killed by a mob with public safety items and pistols. The suspect faced a minor charge.
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Associated Press
Seymour
Tex
W.L. Ellis
Baylor County
Stephen Brown
British trap ensnares whole Turkish brigade at Hamani
Cairo dispatch to Exchange Telegraph reports British cavalry lured the Turkish force into a trap near Hamani. Rear guard action turned the Turks, forcing a brigade surrender. Prisoners include 70 Germans with 36 officers and a complete German battery was captured. In New York, five presses at the New York Sun were damaged by a Sunday fire. Monday editions will be printed at the Evening Mail.
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London
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Cairo
Exchange Telegraph Company
New York
New York Sun
Sun
Evening Mail
Puss in Boots Jr. Receives Magical Horses
A light tale in which Puss Junior and a traveling tinker summon two gray horses by wish. The tinker and Puss mount promptly while the tinker's load of tins spooks his horse, sending it bolting across a meadow as the pair escape the mishap.
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Merrie Lord
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New Superdreadnaught Oklahoma Joins Fleet
The super dreadnaught Oklahoma will join the Atlantic fleet at Newport Rhode Island today. She left New York yesterday to join the first division and will cruise about three weeks with 1000 officers and men to become acquainted. Two three inch anti aircraft guns were added to her equipment before departure.
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Oklahoma
Newport
R. I
Woman Sergeant Returns to Serbian Command
Paris Aug 7 Miss Flora Sandes the Irish woman sergeant in the Serbian army arrived at Toulon on her way to rejoin her regiment after a holiday in Ireland She joined Serbia as a hospital nurse at the outbreak of war and quickly enlisted as a regular soldier taking part in the retreat to Durazzo
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Paris
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Ireland
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Serbia
Durazzo
Neptune's Daughter shines at Empire with Kellerman
Tuesday and Wednesday feature Annette Kellerman in Neptune's Daughter at the Empire. The drama, written by Leslie Peacocke, filmed with Bermuda scenes and 200 actors, showcases Kellerman as dancer and swordswoman. Selig's The Valiants of Virginia follows, starring Kathryn Williams with Hallie Ermine Rives story.
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Charlie Chaplin
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Seventeen Drownings Mark Day At Several Rivers
Reports from Kentucky Iowa Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon and Philadelphia describe multiple drownings on Sunday as residents sought relief from high waters. In Harlan Mrs William Hall and four children drowned when a refuge shack slid into the Cumberland River. Three swimmers perished in the Iowa River near Tama. Cedar Rapids saw two men and a young woman drown when their boat capsized. In Mount Vernon two women and two men drowned in the Kokosing River during a rescue attempt. Philadelphia recorded five drownings in the Schuylkill River on August 17.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
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Mount Vernon
Ohio
Kokosing River
Rocky Hollow
Britons Accept Holiday Verdict With Good Grace
London readers learn that Britons mostly accepted government orders to postpone holidays as munitions demand remained urgent. South Wales miners initially planned Bank Holiday travel then changed, but holiday bookings broke records as thousands left for the seashore while factories operated at full capacity.
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Associated Press
London
South Wales
Lancashire
Great Britain
Judith of the Cumberlands shown at the Queen
The third Helen Holmes series installment presents Kentucky and Tennessee mountaineers bound by clan codes and old retribution. Mutual Star Productions Lincoln screening adapts Alice MacGowan novel to film, portraying primitive passions and dangers in a mountainous setting.
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Tennessee
Helen Holmes
Signal
Mutual Star Productions
Alice MacGowan
City Theaters Close to Children Under Sixteen
Philadelphia health officials order all motion picture theaters closed to children under sixteen to curb infantile paralysis. Dr. Samuel G. Dixon notes probable similar action in other cities. report two deaths and nineteen cases in the last four hours, bringing totals since July 1 to nineteen deaths and nineteen cases statewide.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Samuel G. Dixon
Serance
Spelter production totals 316 205 tons in half year
The Geological Survey reports spelter production of 316 205 short tons for the six months ending June 30. Supplies on hand January 1 were 14 253 tons, with 464 tons imported, totaling 330 700 tons. Apparent consumption reached about 228 700 tons, exports 78 178 tons, and June 30 stocks stood at 24 000 tons. Retorts numbered 193 696 as of June 30 with 22 188 new or planned.
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Associated Press
Washington
Geological Survey Today
French Embrace British Blacklist Sparks Trade Tangle
Paris reports the Official Journal published the first French blacklist under the trading with the enemy act. The list matches the July 18 London release and runs 24 columns naming American individuals and firms tied to Africa South America Japan Philippines Cuba and other nations.
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Cuba
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Portugal
Greece
Holland
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Berlin sees U.S. reaction to British blacklist as minor
Berlin reports little interest in the U.S. response to Britain's blacklist on American firms and individuals. Die Post cautions readers not to expect U.S. protest to shift U.S. policy, while several here note the strong British sea control as a gratifying notion.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Die Post
Turks Captured by British at Romani
British report 3145 unwounded Turks captured at Romani after a battle. Turks pursued for 18 miles with pursuit extending beyond Katia to 23 miles east of the Suo canal.
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London
Romani
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