Victims of Shea Sharpers Highlight Graft Concerns
The Mobile News Item reports ongoing public alarm over stock fraud and investment quacks. The piece notes laws enabling injunctions against bucket shops and the role of chambers of commerce and banks in curbing deceptive schemes as Dr. Frederick A. Cook faces prison in Texas amid continued controversy.
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Madisonners
District Attorney's
Bureau
Mt Stock
New York
Chambers of Commerce
Frederick A. Cook
Texas
Monks Plan Fare Venture for LSP Areas Trove
A convent aims to develop LSP areas as part of a venture described as a tour with a fifty nine mile route. The record notes the presence of Dr. Constantin and a high school connection, with claims tied to the project and its funding.
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Fare
Eevee Att
Warning on High Blood Pressure From Physician Ad
An advertisement warns that dizziness, hot flashes, headaches, breathlessness, insomnia, and nervousness can signal high blood pressure. It claims toxins or organ failure tax the heart, urging immediate checkups. It touts a prescription remedy from Albright & Wood at Van Antwerp Drug Store.
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Albright & Wood, van Antwerp Drug Store
Not a Smart-Aleck Roy J Gibbons
Lawrence F Stern, age 38 7, Chicago leader in finance, rises from a bank errand boy to president of a new national wholesale firm. He credits his father with guidance and spoilers a Horatio Alger path noting opportunity and learning hard tasks as keys to success. Stern highlights parental input and cautious decision making as core to his ascent.
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Roy J. Gibbons
Chicago
Lawrence F. Stern
Stern
William Wrigley
John Hertz
Crete
John R. Thompson
Restauant
Horatio Alger
Sete
Tne
Dartmouth
Expressmen Strike Paralyzes Manhattan Transit at Terminals
About a hundred expressmen from two leading companies quit work at midnight in Manhattan. Travelers at Grand Central and Pennsylvania Station faced baggage haul in cabs as police kept order. Railroads advised passengers not to check baggage through to other roads and planned to shift trunks at New York and New Jersey junctions. The strike aims to win an eight hour day.
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Manhattan
Grand Central
Pennsylvania
New York State
New Jersey
Gasoline prices cut again by Standard Oil in New Jersey
Standard Oil of New Jersey announces a fourth reduction in gasoline prices this month, lowering quotas by half a cent per gallon across its territory. Tank wagon delivery falls to 16 cents per gallon in New Jersey Baltimore Washington area, and to 17 cents in Maryland Virginia West Virginia North and South Carolina.
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New York
A.P
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Baltimore
Ashington
D. C
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North
South Carolina
Gulf Refining Company
Sinnced
Funeral held for Perdido boy killed by train
The funeral of sixteen year old William Jennings Vaughn of Perdido Ala. was held at his home after he died from injuries from a train incident. Vaughn fell beneath a freight wheel while attempting to ride a train with two companions.
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William Jennings Vaughn
William Vaughn
Perdido
Ala
Roche Undertaking Company
Young Vaughn
Vaughn
Mobile
Alabama National Guard
Anniston
Prohibition Change Urged In Address At Convention
Des Moines Iowa August 25 Prohibition topic highlighted by Lionel Meredith head of the National Association urging changes in federal alcohol enforcement to reduce unscrupulous influx into the profession Meredith argued manufacturers face handling duties under the prohibition unit Buyers Week Meet Set For Wednesday in Des Moines with Alex Block leading the Buyers Week committee noting broad participation and strong turnout expected in the city shattering prior records
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Des Moines
Iowa
Foaga
Lionel Mereditown
Hislinnad T ‘Ings
R. Meredith
Federal Prohibition Unit
Alex Block
Calt
Eek Cessiues
Decision Expected Tomorrow On Receivership Plan
In Chicago federal court, filings by three receivers for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad seek approval to meet interest due September 1 on two segments of the line. The outcome hinges on the court’s ruling on the receivership applications.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Caillaux Talks To Financiers In London
In London, French finance minister Joseph Caillaux met French and English financial representatives to discuss France's debt to Britain. Churchill and Caillaux differ on annual payments, with proposals ranging from 9 to 21 million pounds. Talks proceed with goodwill but no immediate agreement expected.
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Churchill
London
A.P
Winston Churchill
France
Great Britain
Joseph Caillaux
Britain
Aky
Anglo French War Debt Talks Explore U S Involvement
London August discussions between Winston Churchill and M Caillaux probe inviting the United States into parleys on French debt to England and the broader allied liabilities. Both leaders favor U S participation to speed settlement though no decision has been made.
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International News Service
London
United States
Winston Churchill
M. Caillaux
Churchill
France
England
Coolidge
Washington
Caillaux
Southern City Briefs Join Tourists and Tragedy Notes
Savannah plans a tourist bureau to guide visitors via the Savannah river bridge and Atlantic Coastal route. Orangeburg hosts the U S Marine Band in November through Lions and Rotary clubs. Johnson City reports seven year old Earl Dollinger killed by a freak lightning strike in a basement. Fayetteville loss from two auto plants totals 21050 with stock insured for 10000. Clemson College notes four Clemson alumni lead agricultural research across four Southeastern states, all natives and graduates within four years.
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Savannah
International News Service
Columbia, & C
Savannah River
Orangeburg
8. C
United States Marine Band
Lions and Rotary Clubs
Johnson City
Tenn
Earl Dollinger
Fayetteville
N. C
J. & N. Motor Company
Fayetteville Vulcanizing Works
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Boosts Appetite
A vintage advertisement promises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens and invigorates, aiding appetite and restoring color. The ad highlights a 60 cent price and targets readers seeking improved vitality.
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GROVE
Day League Adopts Campaign Slogan Ahead of Convention
Chicago August 26 officials outline plan for a November convention to be held November 6 through 10. Delegates from every state will present data from a prohibition survey and propose strategies against nullification propaganda.
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Chicago
A-P
Ve Ee A
League
Bull Runs Amuck in Atlanta Street
A bull rampaged along Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta last night. It chased two automobiles off the street attacked a streetcar and knocked down an eight year old girl. The enraged animal was killed by shots from many firearms as neighbors gathered with weapons. The child sustained a minor injury.
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Atlanta
Ponce de Leon
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Harry Flory
Clemson College
R. ¥. Winters
North Carolina State College
Clemson Agricultural College of
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Georgia
Alabama
Southrolina
North Carolina
DAY League
Sena
Kotex
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