American Fleet Parade Through Wellington New Zealand
American Blue Jackets swarmed through Willington marking a full capture of the city. The fleet’s parade showcased a grand display as Gen Sir Charles Ferguson and Admiral Coontz received salutes from the parliament building. Prime Minister Massey hosted Coontz and officers at luncheon and at a town hall reception.
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Willington
New Zealand
Charles Ferguson
Robert K. Coontz
Parliament
Massey
Admiral Coontz
Narcotics Addicts in Chicago Seek Relief
About fifty addicts in Chicago applied for state or federal relief after raids cut off their narcotics supply. They reported prices rising from 35 to 200 dollars an ounce and urged placement in a relief facility. Police patrolled Chinatown over fears of a possible tong war outbreak following the raids.
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Chicago
Will Gray Beach
Escaped Pair Captured by Tattnall Sheriff in Darien
Darien Georgia August 13 Sheriff Poppell and two deputies captured Joe Durence and Joe Tucker, two white escapees who had eluded authorities after fleeing a large operation last week. They were found asleep on a river boat. Durence resisted with an ax and received buckshot wounds to neck and arms, Tucker offered no resistance. Both men were jailed. Durence received medical care and is expected to recover.
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Darien, Ga
Joe Durence
Joe Tucker
Tattnall County
Poppell
Harris Neck
Durence
Tucker
Darien
Brunswick Youth Confesses to Portoulas Murder
Baker Mallon, 17, Brunswick youth in jail ten days for the Portoulas murder, provides a clear confession naming two white accomplices. He says the three planned and carried out the robbery and assault at Portoulas store, with evidence corroborating his tale.
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Brunswick
Baker Mallon
Nick Portoulas
Hugh O Quinn
Henry Strickland
City Barracks
Mallon
Portoulas
Mallen
Chief Register
Asl
American Legion
Glynn Superior Court
Highsmith
Malion
Merger of Mines Aims to Curb Strikes in Coal Fields
Lexington August 13 plans for consolidating Kentucky and West Virginia mines into a 6.5 billion dollar company would produce about 150 million tons annually. J E Johnson said the move could reduce labor trouble and stabilize the Appalachian coal regions including Harlan Hazard Big Sandy Thacker Logan Pocahontas Kanawha and Winding Gulf.
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Lexington
Kentucky
West Virginia
J. E. Johnson
Hazard Coal Operators Exchange
Johnson
New York
East Kentucky
Harlan
Hazard
Big Sandy
Thacker
Logan
Williamson
Pocahontas
Kanawha
Winding Gulf
Tug River
Fairmount
Applachian
Pine and Oak Wood Cords For Sale By S M Wolff
Want 5 cords of wood four feet long, pine and oak mix. Contact S. M. Wolff at phone 277. Advertisement notice.
Visitors and locals mingle in city scenes
A list of visitors from Atlanta Albany Pelham Macon and Waycross highlights the day. Business and social stops include plumbing electrical service vendors Coproft Music Co Inman Drug Co and Law head Rackley Optical. Church services at Primitive Baptist in Fletcherville feature Elder Eagon speaking on predestination.
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Primitive Baptist Church
Eagon
Primitive Baptist
Bartow Street
Fletcherville
Masonic Lodge 369 to Meet Thursday Night
Thomasville Lodge No. 369 F and A M holds regular meeting at 8:30 PM with a business session and candidate examination. Robb White Jr, Worshipful Master, J W H Mitchell, Secretary.
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Thomasville Lodge No
Robb White, JR
Indiana Delegation Seeks Pardon for McCray
A six member Indiana delegation presented Warren McCray’s pardon application to Attorney General Sargent in Washington. They submitted 200-plus letters from senators governors bankers clergy and others urging leniency and favorable consideration before the pardon process moves to the president. McCray is serving ten years for fraud tied to cattle and dairying ventures.
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Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Warren T. Mc Cray
Indiana
Sargent
McCray
Wood
Attorney General
President Coolidge
Department of Justice
Quake Felt At Los Angeles And Montana
An earthquake struck Los Angeles at about 6 15 this morning not strong enough to be widely felt. In Butte Montana there were two light shocks reported at 7 60 last night and 3 15 this morning with no damage.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Butte
Mont
Amateurs Help Relay MacMillan Arctic Expedition News
The National Geographic Society thanks amateur radio operators for relaying news from the MacMillan Arctic Expedition. It urges careful forwarding of messages by relay, telegraph, or mail to National Geographic Society or Naval Department to prevent misdelivery. The American Radio Relay League notes radio messages share confidential status with telegrams and letters.
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National Geographic Society Today
National Geographic
National Geographic Society
WNP
Jorn L Reinartz
Bowdoin
Naval Department
American Radio Relay League
Radio Relay League
U. S
Metages
MacMillan
Follow footsteps of experience for confidence today
Grit notes that true confidence comes from following the tested paths of experience rather than merely asking for guidance. The distinction between asking and leading underscores a need for decisive, practiced action.
Urging Return of German Property Seized in War
German ambassador submits to Secretary Kellogg a memorandum urging the return of German properties held by the United States. State Department has no comment beyond confirming receipt and consideration. The note argues timing may suit settlement alongside Dawes reparations and private American claims.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Kellogg
State Department
Dawes
Washington
Washigton
Congress
Happy Face Pleace Noted In Odd Verse Line
A fragmentary line reflects a playful misspelt meditation on happiness and gratitude. The quirky phrase centers on smiles and heaven as a light, hopeful sentiment.
New Orleans Dry Army Expands Raids Against Rum Runners
In New Orleans on Aug 13 the dry army led by EF C Yellowley increases its force to about 225 as raids against rum runners continue on the Gulf coast. Additional arrests include a state senator and game warden amid charges of bootlegging and bribery. Bribery charges allege payments to agents totaling significant sums.
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New Orleans
EF. C. Yellowley
Prohibition
Gulf Coast
Mr. Yellowley
Kia Drother
Edward Gravolet
St., Bernard Parish
J. D. Gravolet
Plaque Mines Parish
Garavolet
St. Bernard Parish
Peter Picome
Alonzo Patterson
Frank Clesi
Manuel Molero
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Brunswick Youth
Mr. J T. Martin
Victor Victroias
Cecroft Music Co
L. B. Panchal
Albany
J. D. Bell
J. O. Baxley
W. H. Beasley
Pelham
C. Beverly
Electrician
Mr. H. S. Stevenson
Electrica
Roy Truitt
A. B. Cason
Waycross
Cocroft Music Co
Heeth Varnedee, Jr
South
Florida
Inman Drug Co
J. C. Massey
Gene Gresham
T. W. Lennon
Mr. Heyward Ainsworth
Webb
Tennessee
J. W. L. Yates
Canada
Virginia
Mr. Yates
O. W. Hays
Macon
Messrs. B. B. Broughton
W. I. MacIntyre
Sampson
W. J. Upchurch
Misses May
Rosalie
Hendersonville, N. C
Jas. T. Fleming, Jr
Jas. T. Fleming
Raymond Stone
Lawhead & Rackley
Optometrists
D. Roy Hay
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
Alma Craig
Archbold Memorial Hospital
R. L. White Taxi Service
W. Jackson &J
M’cray
Montana
Golden Bros. Co
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