Man Vows To Break Death Cell And Escape
The article reports Tate, 26, condemned for murder in Marion County, refusing meals on a hunger strike in the death row. He threatened to eat breakfast in hell with Ben Burchfield if he cannot escape by September 31. The piece notes he previously faced execution and is a husband and father of three.
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Supreme Court
Lascine Tres
A. W. Condra
Marion County
Mellie Esperson
Houston
Harry E. Stewart
East
Decline Noted in U S Steel Buying
York August 10 unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corp as of July 31 totaled 3 589 467 tons, down 470 991 tons from the end of the previous month. Handball is identified as the national game in Cuba.
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York
United States Steel Cor
Cuba
Oxid Trial Suggestion for Potential Benefits
The note recommends trying a bottle of OXID to observe any helpful effects. It implies a practical test or trial to assess potential benefits.
Democratic Split in Greater New York Rumors of Richmond Revolt
In New York on August 10, a widening split within the Democratic organization reaches Richmond as anti Hylan forces announce candidate plans for borough offices. Bertram Eadie accuses county leader Fendt of selling out to Hylan and Hearst. The primary issue centers on Governor Smith versus W R Hearst.
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New York
A.P
Greater New York
Tammany
Hylan
Richmond
Bertram G. Eadie
Tammany Organization
Mobile voter declares candidacy for city commissioner in 1925
A statement from a Mobile resident urges civic involvement and announces his candidacy for city commissioner in the election on September 8, 1925. He argues officials must advance development with vigor, balance, and public service over personal gain, citing his Alabama roots and exposure to other cities.
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Mobile
Thaddon
Raulston Attacks Darrow in Darrow’s City Memorial
Judge John T. Raulston of Tennessee, presiding judge at the Scopes trial, denounced Clarence Darrow in Chicago at William Jennings Bryan memorial services. He tearfully affirmed belief in Bryan’s God and rejected evolution, declaring his faith in a real God and condemning Darwinian ideas. Raulston’s sharp rebuke drew long applause and crowded handshakes after the speech.
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Chicago
John T. Raulston
Tennessee
Clarence Darrow
William Jennings Bryan
Scopes
Darrow
Raulston
God of Bryan
Bryan
Dayton
Hylan denies disloyalty link to Tammany split
Mayor Hylan says his break with Tammany Hall was not disloyalty but a response to events at the Democratic national convention. He recounts refusing McAdoo’s vice presidential offer while backing Smith for president and seeking aid to win Bryan’s support for Smith. Senator Walker, Tammany mayoral nominee, is praised at Yankee Stadium. Possible Republican names for mayor include Frank Waterman and John F. Ryan with Calder discussed for Senate.
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Hearst
Hylan
Tammany Hall
William G. McAdoo
Smith
Earst
William Jennings Bryan
James A. Walker
Tammany
Yankee Stadium
Frank D. Waterman
John F. Ryan
United States
Calder
Two Men Held In Malone Bank Robbery Case
Authorities from Malone Florida are expected in Macon to take custody of two young white men linked to the June 18 Malone bank robbery. They gave names Ted Whitman alias Ted Dixon and J L McNealey alias J L McCall, and are said to have confessed after being detained while attempting to cash stolen Malone money orders.
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Macon
Malone
Fla
Florida City
Ted Whitman
Ted Dixon
J. L. McNealey
J. L. McCall
Orida
Alabama Woman Hurt in Car Crash Near Lowndesboro
Mrs. W. W. Ware of Lowndesboro was seriously injured and R. E. McCain injured in an automobile collision near Lowndesboro. The car carried several negro occupants and was reported to have been struck by another vehicle. Reports indicate both patients were taken to a local hospital.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
W. W. Ware
Lowndesboro
R. E. McCain
Klan Launches Vigorous Drive for New Knights
Washington August 10 United Press report says the Ku Klux Klan, riding on the momentum of a two day national demonstration, begins a new membership drive in many sections. 200 new initiates joined in Virginia and a massive Pennsylvan ia avenue parade preceded police and guard precautions. 50000 spectators watched the cross burn as authorities noted few arrests for anti Klan literature. Hiram W Evans imperial wizard claimed free assembly and hinted at moving headquarters to Washington.
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United Press
National Ca
Ku Kian
Virginia
Pennsylvania Avenue
National Guard
Fort Myer
Klan
Atlanta
Hiram W. Evans
The
United
Ashington Chi
Free Assembly
Evans
Modernist group plans modernist schools to offset Bryan effort
Dayton Tenn August 10 The International News Service reports a movement led by prominent modernists seeks to establish eleven modernist schools across the United States The Grandview Normal Institute near Dayton Tenn is eyed as the first site for conversion into a modernist college with backing from unknown organizations and Rev Francis Potter involved The American Missionary Association owns the Grandview property which previously became a county elementary school after leaving service as a college in 1919 and is offered for 10000 dollars to a liberal school maintaining a high grade faculty
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Dayton, Tenn
International News Service
Bryan Memorial University
United States
Ree
Sappelyea
Dview Normal Institute
Grandview
Tenn
Dayton
Walden’s Ridge
Rappelyea
Grandview Normal
Francis Potter
Grandview Normal School
American Missionary Association
Rhea County
American Aviators Ready for Action with Lafayette Escadrille
Fez Morocco reports the Lafayette escadrille prepares for combat under the French flag. French aviators north of here bomb Riffians and pave the way for the capture of a marauder stronghold in the Amargon mountains while relief columns clash with Riffian forces.
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Fez
Morocco
Lafayette Escadrille
France
Casa Blanca
Here
Amergon
el Kelas Des Sless
Kelaa
Bab Moroudja
One Thin Woman Gained Ten Pounds In Twenty Days
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a easy to take flesh producer. It claims a skinny person can gain at least five pounds in thirty days and cites a pharmacist sales surge as proof of popularity.
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Danettins
McCoy
Albright & Wood van Werp
Soto
City considers adopting eastern time to unify Johnson
Johnson City plans movement to switch from central northeast and south uses to eastern time. Advocates say adopting eastern time would allow the city to operate on a single time basis.
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Johnson City
Tenah
Ohnson
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