Intervention in Florida Land Wrangle Prompts State Appeal
Marco Island homesteaders seek to intervene in the Marco Island land dispute over 3000 acres amid claims of government land and sheriff action. They plan to petition Governor to order removal of Sheriff Maynard and his deputies, alleging support for Barron G. Collier. Local claimants press for an exploratory survey to settle title and boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Myers
Aue
Martin
Marco Island
Collier County
G. Collier
Tallah
J. R. Maynard
Fr. Coliier
W. G
Collier
New York
Department of the Interior
Williams
Barron G. Collier
Florida
A. G. Williams
New Jersey
Philadelree
Commodity rates approved for southwest rail shipments
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved new commodity rate schedules for ten classes moving within Arkansas Western Louisiana Missouri Oklahoma and Texas. Rates for wire fencing hardware barrels and casks were approved while bakery goods cans fresh meats and stoves were deemed unjustified and new schedules were ordered. Railroads must set meat rates at 15 cents per five miles up to 97 cents over 800 miles with a two line movement differential and apply existing distance scales for stoves and baking goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwest
Arkansas
Louis
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Queen Elizabeth Ordered to Sea
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium was ordered to undertake a long sea voyage due to bronchial illness. The court physician advised rest as she and King Albert plan a two month trip to British India starting early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russels
Elizabeth
Belgium
Albert
British India
Coolidge Back Home in Vermont for Restful Weekend
President Coolidge returns to his father's Plymouth, Vermont home for a brief rest and relaxation before Monday talks with Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot on Belgian debt refinancing. His 80-year-old father Colonel John Coolidge greets them, while son John Coolidge, a corporal at Camp Devens, joins the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
A.P
Coolidge
Mellon
Smoot
John Coolidge
John
George E. Durno
International News Service
President Coolidge
World Affairs
Green Mountains
President and family prepare for debt talks with Belgium
Utah officials plan to confer with the president on pending debt funding negotiations with Belgium. Coolidge intends to disengage from state affairs and visit with his father and the environs of his boyhood. Colonel John C. Coolidge shows a notable recovery, moving about and performing light tasks despite illness estimates. Major Coupal praises his vitality. The president remains in touch via a mountain line while aides handle duties and expect a possible return to Swampscott within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Belgium
Coolidge
John C. Coolidge
Coupal
Everett Saunders
Massachusetts
Enéy
Gertrude Ederle To Start Tuesday At Cape Griz Nez
Gertrude Ederle, the American swimmer, plans her first practice dip Tuesday at Cape Gris Nez France before attempting the English channel. She has not swum since last week’s indisposition and will resume training ahead of the channel crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Gris Nez
France
International News Service
Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
Ederle
Debts to United States Inch Toward Settlement Talks
Washington and Brussels report debt commissions delaying final agreement on funding the $480,099,000 World War I era debt to the United States. Negotiations paused to consult higher authorities as interest rates become the main sticking point with Belgian demands for low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A.P
United States
Mellon
Smoot
American Commission
Brussels
International News Service
Lgian Debt Commission
International
Finance Ministry
da Tes
Delinquent Tax Drive to Start September 1
Washington August 15 An extensive drive to collect millions in delinquent taxes begins September 1 under Internal Revenue. Commissioner Bar directs a 65 district campaign with 2000 investigators joining 5000-strong field force to pursue evaders and penalize noncompliance. Last year’s delinquent haul neared 40 million dollars as the drive aims to match that total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Wasney
United Press
Taft
Washington
Saddam Bureau
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Visioner
Bair
United States
Internal Revenue Bureau
Suspect in Georgia jail dies by hanging in cell
Washington Georgia August 15 A. T. Sweet 45 known in Wilkes county jail awaiting trial reportedly hanged himself in his cell using a mattress strip tied to a water pipe. Relatives could not be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
International News Service
Wilkes “County
A. T. Sweet
Gaston mills hold steady orders amid price shifts
Gaston county mills report full work for weeks, accepting no new business unless prices incline. Manufacturers aim to fill orders on a long staple basis, avoiding stockpiling yarn while war debts loom. A railroad official in Oklahoma unloaded a car of steers and found no room for them after watering them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia
N. C
A.P
Gaston County Mills
Oklahoma
Free 50 Page Book Promises Symptom Guide
An advertiser offers a free 50-page book listing symptoms including fatigue headaches mood changes skin problems throat mucus digestion and more. Readers are urged to request a copy by mail from Dr W J McCrary Inc Dept 135 Carbon Hill Alabama in a plain sealed wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. W. J. McCrary, Inc
Dept
Carbon . Hill
Alabama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oakland
Califorethite
Hau
Trewis
Vermont
Vermont Hills
Williamsport
Dennis Lewis
Lycoming County
Lewis
Eastern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Swift’s Pride
Genoe Ale
Monroe
New Zealand
Mls
Worleaig
New Orleans
Seat Hspn Pe Mills
Gaston Mills
Boyle
Qver Woolworth
Adam Glass ‘& Co.’S
Adam Glass & Co
the Victrola
ST. Francis ST
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!