Settlement of Belgian debt nears climax
Washington reports progress in funding Belgiums 480 million dollar war debt to the United States. Negotiations resume with Belgian and American commissions after consultations with leaders including President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon. A hopeful tone prevails but no final agreement is yet assured as talks reconvene.
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Washington
A.P
Belgium
United States
American Congress
Mellon
American Commission
Smoot
Coolidge
Plymouth
Ederle Abandons English Channel Swim After Storm
Hour by hour records show Gertrude Ederle swimming from France toward England with progress noted from 7:10 a.m. to 3:58 p.m. A westward current, fog, and a gale hampered her. She collapsed and abandoned the attempt about 14 kilometers from the English coast.
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Gertrude Ederle
America
Enish Channel
Cape Gris Nez
France
England
Miss Ederle
Cape Polonio
Ederle
Paris
Cape Gris
Miss Edegle
Channel
Business Women Making More Money Income Tax Returns
New York August 18 A P report indicates a notable rise in income for business women and detectable collections from illicit trade like wholesale bootlegging. Public release two weeks hence will expose district level figures though exact totals remain under treasury secrecy.
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New York
A.P
Treasury Department
World Tobacco Production Falls Two Percent Worldwide
World tobacco production dropped two percent last year to 2,686,060,000 pounds. The United States produced 1,242,622,000 pounds, down from 1,515,110,000 in 1923. Greece declined by 85,000,600 pounds, while Turkey and the Dutch East Indies increased output to offset losses.
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Washington
1.N.S
Department of Agriculture
Nee
United States
Greece
Turkey
Dutch East Indies
Britain urged to give guarantees on European frontiers
Lionel Curtis of Oxford University told the Institute of Politics in Williamstown Massachusetts that Britain must offer definite guarantees of central European frontiers to assure world peace, even if that risks war.
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Williamstown
Mass
Great Britain
Lionel Curtis
Oxford University
Institute of Politics
Denial of Peace Talks Reported with Druse Rebels
French authorities in Meriut deny British press claims that peace has been arranged with rebel Druse tribes. They confirm negotiations are ongoing but provide no agreement or final settlement as of August 18.
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Meriut
Soeseste
Peace on Marco Island as arms hidden in land dispute
In Marco Island Florida peace returns after arms were concealed by rival factions over land possession with Bar on G Collier. Guards patrol. a federal land official and a federal agent plan a visit to help resolve the dispute. Settlers seek Sheriff Maynard removal and may get a governor hearing.
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Tampa
Fila
A.P
Marco Island
Barron G. Collier
New York
Collier
T. C. Havell
Public Lands
W. R. Maynard
Martin
Bayview Park Sold for 40000 in Bay Front Deal
Bayview bathing resort on the western shore was sold to F Lee Giblin for 40000, with half cash, per probate court filing. Lula B Oswell and husband sold the second division of the McEvoy tract where residences, soft drink stands, bathing piers and a dance pavilion sit.
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Bay Front
Bayview
F. Lee Giblin
Lula B. Oswell
Husband
McEvoy
Oswell
Hylan May Seek Independent Bid If Defeated
New York Aug 18 A P reports Mayor Hylan may bolt Tammany and run independently if defeated in the September 15 primary. Hearst followers reportedly plan an independent ticket headed by Hylan as a fallback. Congressman Ya Guardia from La Follette Wheeler ranks for a top Hearst post.
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New York
A.P
Hylan
Tammany
William Randolph Hearst
California
Hearst
F. H. Ya Guardia
la Follette-Wheeler
Hearst- Tammany
Smith
Deaths and Funerals for Annie E H Lining and Josephine Weiss
Miss Annie Elizabeth Lining aged 92 died after a long illness at 6 45 p m Monday at 760 Bay avenue. The Roche mortuary will host the funeral and Whistler cemetery will receive the burial. Miss Lining a Charles ton native resided here four years and is survived by relatives including brother John D. lining of Jackson Tennessee. Miss Josephine Weiss funeral held Tuesday at 10 a m from Roche mortuary Rabbi A G Moses officiated at Government Street Temple with interment at the Hebrew cemetery. Pallbearers included Hugo Proskauer Leo Kahn Samuel Zimmern Hans Curiel Sidney B. Simon and W G Austin.
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Annie E. H. Lining
Annie Elizabeth Lining
Bay Avenue
Roche Mortuary
Whistler Cemetery
Miss Lining
Charleston
D. C
John D. Lining
Jackson
Josephine Weiss
Josephin Weiss
A. G. Moses
Government Street Temple
Hebrew Cemetery
Hugo Proskauer
Leo Kahn
Samuel Zimmern
Hans Curiel
Sidney B. Simon
W. G. Austin
Penacola man Thomas F Wrighton dies at 11
Thomas F Wrighton a longtime Pensacola resident died last night at 11 o clock in Pensacola Florida He is survived by his family in Pensacola a sister Mrs Joseph Burch of 18 Lee street this city and several nieces and nephews including Chief of Police Warren E Burch and Deputy Sheriff Walter Burch Mrs Burch and her daughter left the city early this morning for Pensacola to attend the funeral
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Thomas F. Wrighton
Pensa
Fla
Pensacola
Joseph Burch
Lee Street
France Disturbed by New Debt Plan
Paris reports that American debt talks with Belgian delegates provoke French concern over the Franco Belgian military pact. Observers say any Belgian army reduction would require treaty revisions with France, while American negotiators urge savings in military spending to meet debts without new taxes.
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France
Paris
Washington
Belgium
United States
Arctic Explorers Report New Lake During Polar Flight
Aviators of the MacMillan Arctic expedition describe crossing jagged snow cliffs above ice bound barriers. They report an unknown lake frozen over and miles of unmapped terrain, after establishing a depot at Sawyer Bay near Flagler Fjord on Ellesmere Island.
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Washington
A.P
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Navy Department
National Geographic Society
Arthur A. Collins
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sawyer Bay
Flagler Fjord
Ellesmere Island
Sale Recommended for Shipping Line Transfer
President Palmer of the fleet corporation has recommended selling American Export Lines, a freight service with twenty ships from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore to the Mediterranean and Black seas, to Export Steamship Corporation of New York for about 1 million dollars. Only bid higher than rival Export Transportation Company of Baltimore. The New York firm would operate the route for four years and guarantee five years of service. The Shipping Board must act on the proposal.
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Washington
A.P
Palmer
The
Fleet Corporation
American Export Lines
North Atlantic
Mediterranean
Black Seas
Export Steamship Corporate
New York
Export Transportation Company of
Baltimore
New York Company
Shipping Board
Philadelphia
Huntsville Woman Put Under Arrest
Mrs. Frank Murphy of Huntsville Alabama, 58, was arrested in Atlanta and taken to Marietta to face a reckless driving charge after her car collided with another, injuring four people. She listed Nashville as her route and was accompanied by Mrs. C E Huser and Miss Annie Pegue. A Marietta hearing was scheduled.
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Atlanta
Frank Murphy
Huntsville
Ala
Marietta
Entry Racing to New Gold Cup Regatta on Manhasset Bay
New York August 18 A P report says 288 entries have been received for the gold cup regatta on Manhasset Bay from August 25 to 30. The fleet includes 107 speed boats and marks the first eastern regatta since 1905.
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ES Heavy
New York
Manhasset Bay
Naval Stores Trade Reports and Shipments Highlight
OCR text notes naval stores trade details in New Orleans area for August with figures on turpentine firm prices, shipments and various rates. Mentions Paigani shipments and multiple price points such as 4.75 and 10.35, reflecting market activity and fluctuations.
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Naval “Stores
Savann
Turpentine
Aus Recel Te
Aapaeate Moe i
Paigani
Ae Teeke Ie
Iisog
Movie Operators License Debated by Commission
Mobile city commission discussed licensing all moving picture machine operators and postponed final action to September 1 after operators and playhouse managers sign a new contract. State fire marshal C. B. E. Johnson and attorney Cecil Bates spoke on the ordinance’s merits as a public protection measure.
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Mobile
City Commission
C. B E. Johnson
Cecil Bates
Two Southern Women Attack Incident Sparks Manhunt
In Blackstone Virginia on August 18 a mob searched woods and hills for a Negro man who attempted an assault on a young white woman. An elderly Black woman aided by shouting repelled the attacker as bloodhounds and officers pressed the manhunt.
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Blackstone
A.P
Asheville
N.C
Altheit
Waters Oil seals sole ownership of Elysian Fields Refinery
The Waters Oil Corporation of St. Louis acquired full ownership of the Elysian Fields Refinery near Marshall Texas in a deal completed today through F B Whitlock general manager of Waters and Lucas Shreveport trustee. A separate note mentions wooden airplane frames absorbing over 100 pounds of water on a damp day.
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Marshall
Texas
Waters Oil Corporation of
St. Louis
Elysian Fields
Here
F. B. Whitlock
Lucas
Shreveport
Tax reduction now assured by congress action
Washington reports indicate a tax reduction bill shaping up with administration backing. Mellon Smoot and Tilson signal surtax cuts and rate reductions, aiming for passage before March, while nuisance taxes may be repealed to minimize business disruption.
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Washington
Congress
Mellon
Smoot
Senate’ Committee
Plymouth
Treasury
Tilson
Connecticut
Progress in Radio Sends Seattle Message Stronger
Washington announces new radio progress with the Seattle ship via Bellevue naval yard. Messages on 38 and 54 meter waves show strong and good signals over about 2700 miles, marking a notable step in fast high frequency communication.
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Washington
A.pye
Seattle
Hin . Z
Bellevue Naval
Navy Department
es _ a Bellevue
Trafic
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