Baron Frederick Von Krupp Impostor Detained in Albuquerque
A young man touring the United States claimed to be Baron Frederick Von Krupp son of the Krupp industrial head. He was arrested in Albuquerque on bad check charges after passing a 100 dollar check at a Denver auto agency and a 50 dollar check elsewhere. He denied issuing checks to automobile firms and said any missing funds came from a New York bank. Authorities note the Krupp family denies any touring member and clarify the real Baron Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Haidbach.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Frederick E. von Krupp
Henry Ford
N. Y
Willogy
Denver
New York
Jary Academy
Los Angeles
Krupp
Russell Firestone
Edsel Ford
Thomas Edison
al Smith
Harry Chandler
Los Angeles Times
Detroit
Charles Taetsch
Newark
N. J
Brown University
Baron
Harvard University
Berlin
America
Krupp Works
Baron Gustav Krupp von
von Bohlens
Alfred
Germany
United States Foresees $9 Billion World Trade For 1926
The Department of Commerce estimates 1926 foreign trade at about $9,000,000,000 with exports near $4.46 billion and imports around $4.55 billion if current pace continues. Agriculture and industry drive the demand with Canada to Australia purchasing agricultural implements, cars, chemicals, food, iron, steel, and more.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Ae Agriculture and Industry
Department
America
Canada
Australia
Weather Review for Alabama Rain Tonight and Clearing Friday
Weather bulletin reports rain tonight for Alabama with Friday becoming partly cloudy and showers in the east portion. Temperatures rise in the west south and southwest on Friday.
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Alabama
New Cultist Firm Against Jazz Mad Age
New York reporters note Krishnamurti, the self styled vehicle for a world teacher, seeks to show jazz mad America happiness lies in the spiritual realm. The 30 year old visitor criticizes material joy and urges a good life without sin.
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New York
Jiddu Krishnamurti
America
Russia to speed trade campaign aims at U S recognition
Washington reports Soviet Pto has launched a drive to accelerate trade with the United States to win business support for a future recognition plea. Officials note the method shifts from appealing to liberal elements to targeting big business. Negotiations seek Aluminum Company of America involvement to build an aluminum factory in Russia and develop bauxite deposits with Mellon interests noted.
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Washington
United States
Aluminum Company of America
Austria’s women outnumber men by over two hundred thousand
Vienna reports that Austria with a population of about six million has 235 696 more women than men. Experts estimate it will take roughly eighteen years for the male and female populations to balance as the birthrate declines.
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Vienna
Austria
Economy Debate Deepens Over Government Spending
Washington discussions highlight contrasts between Democratic and Republican figures on postwar expenditures. The Democratic committee argues that peace time appropriations under Coolidge exceed those under Wilson, while Madden and Wood project shifts in 1928 outlays and a larger House majority for Republicans.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
Representative Wood
Indiana
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Coolidge
Wilson
Democratic Committee
Paul Smith
N. Y
Treasury
Mexico Trader Weathering Tropical Storm Disturbance
The Mexico Trader a Mobile fruit steamer reported by radio to be 100 miles southwest of Mobile bar in heavy seas endured the tropical disturbance with no distress calls or damage. The ship weathered the storm twice more and is expected to continue toward Mobile as conditions improve.
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Tropical Radio Telegraph Company
Mexico Trader
Mobile Bar
Mexico
Ashbel Hubbard and Company
Mobile
Fort Morgan
Orleans
Premoes. le
Mississippi
Aban- Pat Keve
United Company
Lone
Havana
Posse Seeks Oklahoma Gang After Bank Robberies
Covington Oklahoma Aug 26 six bandits robed two banks here late yesterday locking 24 people in vaults and taking all available cash. Two robbers held up the bank across the street while two others roamed main street in two cars. An elderly woman cashing four checks for about seventy dollars was told to sit still as the bandits departed. Loss estimated at about thirty thousand dollars.
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Covington
Okla
Southerners Given Cheery Welcome in Jersey City
Two hundred Mississippians headed by Lieutenant Governor Dennis Murphree arrived in Jersey City on a Get Acquainted tour. They traveled from Philadelphia on a special train and boarded the 8 8 Macon for a tour over East and North rivers. Mayor James Walker of New York to greet the delegation at City Hall. A women’s band from Mississippi State accompanied the party.
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Jersey City
N. J
Mississippi
Dennis Murphree
Philadelphia
Macon
New York City
East
North Rivers
James Walker
Aaoe
Queen Anne of Roumania to Be Shown at Event
Washington report notes Queen Anne of Roumania is not listed as an official guest. details describe her participation as a prominent attendee at an upcoming event.
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Washington
Canton Jury Probes Don Mellett Murder Mystery
Stark county grand jury hears Detective Ora Slater and witnesses as part of the Don R. Mellett case. Informer Steve Kascholk accuses Patrick Eugene McDermott Ben Rudner and Louis Mazer of involvement, while Kascholk is kept in jail for protection. Prosecutor C. B. McClintock faces staff changes as the inquiry continues.
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Canton
Ohio
Stark County Grand Jury
Don R. Mellett
Ora Slater
the Grand
Steve Kascholk
Kascholk
Stark County
Patrick Eugene McDermott
Ben Rudner
Massillon
Louis Mazer
C. B. McClintock
Grana
Tark County
Common Pleas
Cial
Ing
Joseph R. Roach
Chicago
McClintock
Greek general forms cabinet after revolution
Athens Oct 26 General Condy lis who led Sunday’s revolution that ousted General Pangalos formed a cabinet today. An attempt to liberate Pangalos failed and he was moved to the prison fortress of Izaeddin. General Vitalis head of the air service was arrested while attempting to flee to Italy. New elections likely in October.
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Athens
Condylis
Pangalos
Theodore Pangalos
Izaeddin
Vitalis
Italy
London Typist Sets Out to Swim English Channel
Miss Mercedes Gieltze, a London typist, began an attempt to swim the English Channel from Folkestone, England, on August 26. The venture started in the afternoon as she sought to cross the strait.
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Folkestone
England
Mercedes Gieltze
London
Police officer discharged amid beer possession charge
Henry Mercet, a county police officer, was discharged after a Tuesday arrest two miles west of Cedar Point road for bottling beer with his wife and another woman. About 70 gallons of beer were alleged to be in his possession as he posted bond for appearance. officials gave few public details.
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Henry Mercet
Marcet
Cedar Point Road
City
Oficer
Leon Schwarz
Episkopate denounces Calles inquiry into teachers
In Mexico City the episcopate decries a government circular asking teachers about religious affiliations and loyalty. The statement condemns the move as an incursion on human liberty and questions whether education staff belong to the Knights of Columbus or the League of Defense of Religious Liberty.
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Mexico City
Calles
Phantom wreckers steal ditched car mystery unfolds
Dr James J Peterson reported his new sedan crashed into a ditch near Irvington and could not free itself. A phantom wrecking crew arrived with a tow car and the sedan disappeared before help arrived. Sheriff Leon Schwarz was notified and a $50 reward was offered for the car's return.
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Mobile
James J. Eeterson
James J. Peterson
Irvington
Leon Schwarz
Farmer Dies After Car Collision in Tennessee
Nashville news reports that C. Davis, a prominent Savibie County farmer, was struck while tending his tire on the road. He suffered fatal injuries after the other vehicle sped away, leaving details scarce.
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Nashville
Tenn
C. Davis
Savibie County
Bay schedule to be resumed on Bay trips
Eastern Shore and Bay schedules resume their program of bay trips today after a heavy day yesterday. A spurring plan announces the team will leave Twelve Mile for the other side at o’clock, with a return expected later. Passengers awaiting permits face delays as operations resume on schedule.
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Mobile
Roach
Prolonged Rain Wetting Much of Nation with Damages
Nationwide rainfall stretches beyond 40 days with 42 in New York and humid conditions. Cotton crops suffer across the South while grain near reaping in the Midwest remains at risk. Western winter wheat benefits from moisture and New York Carnival operators seek recovery from losses. Rain spans the Mississippi region with fog at Atlantic ports.
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Los Angeles
New York
Midwest
Coney Island
Mississippi
Atlantic
U. S. stenographer job to be filled in Mobile
The Mobile Civil Service Commission reports a vacancy for a male stenographer and typist in field service with an exam soon in Mobile. Beginning pay is $1200. Applications must be received by the civil service by their deadline. Additional vacancies, including an engineer post in Vicksburg at $125 monthly, may follow.
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Civil Service Commission
Mobile
Commission
Vicksburg
Miss
Valentino Funeral Crowds Swell as Public View Barred
Public view of Rudolph Valentino’s casket blocked amid disorder among thousands lining Broad Street. Police suppress rival fascisti and anti fascisti factions as crowds press toward the chapel. Valen tino’s associates and Pola Negri travel to attend. A $15 000 couch casket from Boyertown is shipped to New York for burial.
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Ruentino
Pres
Undertakers Establishment
Italy
Valentino
Mussolini
New York
Pola Negri
Hollywood
Chicago
Los Angeles
Ullman
Miss Negri
Jean Acker
Har
Paris
Alberto Guglielmi
Boyertown
Rudolph Valentino
Boyerton Casket Company
Rosemary Sold at Auction by U S Marshal
The American four masted schooner Rosemary, tied to Mobile and New Orleans stockholders, was sold at auction in Leak by Deputy U S Marshal F Collins to satisfy a supply claim. Bid in at 2400 dollars by a Page and Jones representative, the vessel currently lay in port with lumber aboard.
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Rosemary
Mobile
New Orleans
Leek
United States
F. Collins
Page & Jones
Boy believed dead found alive after double funeral
Cincinnati reports William Ellison Jr son of Mr and Mrs W M Ellison Lawrenceburg Indiana was twice buried with services for his supposed death before appearing alive and well shocking mourners and relatives in a startling turn of events.
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Cincinnati
William Ellison, Jr
W. M. Ellison
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Hurricane Threat Diminishes as Mobile Feels Impact
Officials report the hurricane danger over for Mobile as winds ease and tides stay high. Deadly strike by a live wire in New Orleans raises fears of two fatalities. marauding gusts pass east toward Morgan City as readings vary. Strong southeast winds drop from the storm center near Vicksburg and Shreveport.
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Washington
New
City
Witon
Mobile Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Mobile
Vicksburg
Shreveport
East
Morgan City
1600 Fall I Dry Raid Near St Paul
In Minneapolis Minnesota federal agents raid a club leading to multiple arrests. Five men are charged as alleged conspirators of the club while authorities study the names found on site. General Rhinow says the sale of liquor to incentivize violations of the Volstead act constitutes conspiracy and will be prosecuted.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Rhinon
Met
Minneapolis
General Rhinow
Andrew J. Volstead
Pola Negri Leaves Hollywood For Funeral Here
Pola Negri travels with a nurse and personal secretary to attend Rudolph Valentino's funeral as deep mourning grips Hollywood. A statement says she believes Rudolph would want her to return to the state she loved him.
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Hollywood
Cal
Pola
Rudolph
Rudolph Nou
State
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