Howitzer Blows Up at Camp Grant Killing Seven
AP dispatch from Rockford reports a fatal explosion during morning artillery firing at Camp Grant. Seven soldiers are dead and between twenty and twenty five injured, with many in serious condition. Identified dead include Captain Osceolia Browning and several Chicago soldiers. A defective shell is blamed for the tragedy.
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Rockford
Showitz R Inth
Camp Grant
Osceolia Browning
Commdn
Howitzer Company
Henry Williams
B. Anderson
Herbert Durrant
Delmas Campbell
Chicage
Rockford I Itals
Camp Grant Range
Charley Accolored
Chicago
Cardinal appeals for loan to aid France
Paris, Aug. 24 AP Cardinal Du Bois, bishop of Paris, issued a reply urging Catholics as a patriotic duty to subscribe to the new four per cent loan. He says the loan does not attack the church but supports France, warning that failure could lead to a socialist ministry and social and religious disarray and blood-stained oppression.
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Paris
Cardinal Dubois
France
American diplomat dies in Montreal
Arthur Bailly Blanchard United States minister to Halt since 1914 was found dead in his hotel room in Montreal on August 24. He had arrived August 19 and registered as from Rochester New York though his home was New Orleans. Coroner ruled death by natural causes.
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Montreal
Quebec
Arthur Bailly-Blanchard
United States
Ne Aed
Blanchard
Rochester
N. Y
New Orleans
Washington, D. C
Park Boundary Change Aims At Yellowstone Additions
Den Utah August 24 AP About 500 acres of primeval wilderness would be added to Yellowstone as a park museum and game and timber preserve with no wide roads. The plan places portions of the Teton National Forest under park protection and realigns boundaries to simplify access and preserve wildlife habitat.
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Den
Utah
Yellowstone National
Presit Coolidge
H. Rutledge
Yellowstone Park
Teton National Forest
Lawson Rites Were Modest
Victor Freemont Lawson died last Wednesday after a long career as editor of the Chicago Daily News and co founder of the Associated Press. His funeral at 11 am was held at the New England Congregational church in a simple ceremony befitting his wishes, followed by burial at Graceland cemetery. A large turnout of mourners included many journalists and relatives. Rev. Qzota Stearns Davis led the service in place of the absent pastor Rev. Dr. John Heyworth. The pallbearers were drawn from the Daily News staff and office, and relatives traveled from distant cities for the rites.
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Chicago Daily News
Ated Press
Lawson
New England Congregational Church
Graceland Cemetery
Victor Lawson
Jessie Bradley
Mr. Lawson
John Heyworth
New England
Canada
Qzota Stearns Davis
Chicago Tribal Seminary
Graceland
Daily News
Bout
Iver Sween
Iver Lawson
Ganzies
Californ
Clark. M. Cavaneo
Chicago
William Harrison Bradley
Mr. Lawnon
Victor Pawreesy
Public Lands Hearings Draw Western Stockmen to Salt Lake
Prominent sheep and cattle raisers gather in Salt Lake City for meetings ahead of the Senate Public Lands Committee hearings on grazing land administration. Leaders push for unity among cattle and sheep interests before talks move to Washington and western states. Hoyt E. Ray is named United States attorney for the district of Idaho.
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Salt Lake City
West
National Wool Growers Association
American National Livestock Association
Senate Public Lands Committee
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
California
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
National Forest
Stanfeild
Public Lands Committee
Tasker L. Odle
Ralph Cameron
Arizona
W. B
Tarent
W. Net
Swampscott
Mass
Hoyt E. Ray
United States
District of Idaho
Klan Convention Opens at Buckeye Lake Ohio
An a p Aug meeting of the Ku Klux Klan draws imperial representatives from Florida Texas Iowa and other states to Buckeye Lake Ohio. Leaders pledge militant action against intellectual Christianity and vow to defend fundamentalist religion, with discussions on arousing American conscience and opposing non American influences.
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I E. Phillips
Jacksonville
Fla
Grand Dragon
A. G. Biggerstaff
Imperial
Iowa
Brown Harwood
Ens Worth
Texas
Ohio
Klan
William Jennings Bryan
Middle
South
Stat
New
Eiland
New Jersey
New York
Grand Dragone
Titans
Fire rages Saluda from lumber mill blaze amid drought
In Columbus Ohio area a lumber mill fire spread to nearby residences in Saluda threatening destruction. Water shortage worsens fire risk while Columbia fire department aids with a truck and equipment.
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Columbus
8. C
Saluda
Columbia Fire Department
Attempt on King Alphonso Reported Denied in Madrid Embassy
Washington dispatch states an attack on King Alphonso was denied by officials at the Spanish embassy in Washington. The report notes authorities denied any assassination attempt and provided no further details.
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Washington
Alphonso
Wisconsin Voters Weigh Regular Party Nominee
A fragmented report from Milwaukee notes mixed opinions on the regular party nominee and long‑standing La Follette factions. It mentions Edwin Gross and other local figures tied to the late senator’s legacy amid unclear leadership signals.
Todays Games Include Matchups With Hartnett Gonzales and Taylor
The card lists games across major cities with players Hartnett Gonzales Cherry Grimes and Taylor in action. Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis teams face varied opponents as box scores show runs hits and errors.
Indian Youth Sacrificed by Northern Tribe
Prince Rupert AP reports a trial in northern British Columbia where a Moccasin Indian youth was killed to “break loyal influence.” A 15 year old, tied to a tree in freezing temperatures, died after an expected sentence of five years was suspended.
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Prince Rupert
Alex
Paltaberatt
Waateoe Moccasin
Indiano
British Columbia
Miners Meet With Citizens Set for Hazleton Conference
Philadelphia August 24 AP John L Lewis international president of the United Mine Workers accepted an invitation to attend a conference between anthracite miners and citizens of hard coal regions at Hazleton Pa noon tomorrow The neutral civic body hopes to unify residents and users of anthracite to avoid a suspension and reach a just settlement The full scale committee of about forty miners ready to meet the Whi committee in Hazleton Lewis pressed for clarity on wage renewal tied to the August 31 expiration of the current agreement.
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Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Today
Hazleton
Jabite Witte
Eeations Press
Uhl
Lewis
Whi
Mexican Reds Plan a Party
Vera Cruz Aug 24 AP Mexican authorities prepare for possible disorders warned by Red agitators who have arrived to greet the Russian steamer Vazlav Votovky due at port later this month The general confederation of workers allied with the Soviet cause plans a demonstration on the steamer’s arrival after loading sugar in Cubs for Rus
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Vazlav Votovsky
General Confederation of Workers
Russia
Wills Captures National Tennis Title in three sets
Helen Wills won the national women's tennis title for the third straight year at Forest Hills by defeating Kathleen McKane of England in three sets 3-6 6-0 6-2. Wills displayed speed and power to overpower the British challenger after a rocky start.
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Forest Hills
Helen Wills
Kathleen McKane
England
Miss Wills
California
Big Rake Off at French Casino Sets Record Night
The Deauville Casino in Perils reports 1 046 000 francs wagered in a single Saturday night, a record for France and Monte Carlo casinos. The prior Deauville night set the Midi record at 1 314 000 francs.
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Deauville
France
Monte Carlo
Kiwanis District Convention Opens With Oratory and Pocatello Scout Aid
District Governor Wanless presides at the sixth annual Utah Idaho Kiwanis convention opening at the high school auditorium. Readings by Alfred Durham and M E Crandall Jr precede welcomes from Mayor Ross and Geo S Sloan. Walter Adams delivers the response. The program includes music by Harry Wilson and the Salt Lake quartet. Scouts present a letter offering aid to the convention.
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Utah- Idaho
W. Li. Waniass
Logan
Utah
Alfred M. Durham
Dogan
M. E. Crandall, Jr
Springfield Club
C. Ben Ross
Geo. S. Sloan
Pocatello Club
Walter Adams
Provo
Idaho
Harry Wilson
Salt Lake Quartet
Gaylord Sanford
Pocatello
Wanlass
Dan Shields
Salt Lake
Rex Dunlap
Blackfoot
O A. Groves
Boise
Roy W. Beam
Idaho Falls
H. B. Allston
Park City
C. K. Clay
Price
Will R. Ferris
J. W. Hayward
E. C
Brainard
Payette
Resolutions
Myron Crandall
Spunneville
Will & Payne
Madden
Ee Committee On New
Jaacob Coleman
Roy Black
Clyde Stratford
Brigham City
J . W. Wiate Foal
Wala Wale
Infernotteret
North American
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Service
Kiwanis International
International Board
Kiwanis Magazine
Keats
Vt Wwanis Cn
Boy Stout Troop
W. L. Wanless
B. Brady
Scout Council
Bannock
Cubs Fans Clash On Bench In Brooklyn Game
Ten Chicago Cubs players, nine from the bench, were sent to the clubhouse by umpire Wilson in the third inning of the Brooklyn game. Hartnett argued after a walk to Wheat and was ejected, prompting the bench to erupt as Brooklyn bats around the order and Wheat hit a second homer.
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Brooklyn
Chicago Cub
Wilson
Chicago
Wheat
Hasen
Heatheats
Weather Report Indicates Warmer Tuesday Across Region
The forecast shows a rise in temperatures on Tuesday with mild winds and sunny intervals. No major storms are expected as residents plan outdoor activities and city services prepare for the warmer spell.
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Eighth Infantry
Cardinal
Count Skrzynski
President Coolidge
Williamstown
Victor Freemont Lawson
Namefs Ray
Telluride Power Company
Mr. Ran
Orwell University
Ithaca
Leland Stanford University
Mr. Ray
J. M. Stevens
Ray
Eec Toons
Alice Olmstead
Eleanore
Milwaukee
Robert LaFolette
Edwin
Gross
Senate
T M. LaFollette
I. Hikins
Jan
Hartnett
Gonzales
Cherry
Grimes
Taylor
Jeres Brooklyn
Bush
Oesthger
Hubbell
Cantrell Ehrhardt
Reinhart
Stock
Ring
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Cincinnati
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Wingo
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Gibson
York
Kremer
Gooch
Dean
Wizner
Huntzinger
Snyder
Walberg
Cochrane
Benship
Schalk
Cleveland
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New-York
Voyt
Bengough
Miller
Sewell
Detroit
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Ruether
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St. Louis
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Heving
Vangilder
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Hoyte. Ray
Weill
Pocatellola
Pennsylvania
Neal
Chicago Cubs
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