Victor Lawson buried today in Chicago funeral service
Victor Fremont Lawson longtime Chicago Daily News publisher is buried after a simple funeral at the New England Congregational church. Notables including Adolph Ochs and Frank B Noyes attend, with a private burial and a city council ceremony marking his death.
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Another Vacation Week For President Quietest Of All
President Coolidge begins another vacation week in Swampscott Massachusetts with plans for limited official contact and few appointments. He will maintain a hands off policy despite the upcoming anthracite mine wage dispute and anticipated work stoppage set for the following week.
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Dayton Manufacturer Admits He Staged Bank Robbery
Fred Nichol a Dayton manufacturer was arrested and said to have confessed to police that he was the blue masked bandit who robbed the North Dayton Savings Bank and Trust Company on August 14 escaping with 28000. He claimed financial troubles led to the staged crime.
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Oldest Irishman photographed in Belfast
Joseph McSweeney of Donegal, who claims to be Ireland’s oldest man after seeing 116 birthdays, was photographed with his 80 year old wife in Belfast. Born in 1806, he remains vigorous and witty despite his age.
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U S Minister to Haiti Blanchard Dies in Montreal
Arthur Bailey Blanchard who served as United States minister to Haiti since 1914 was found dead in his Mount Royal Hotel room in Montreal today. A coroner's inquest ruled death by natural causes.
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Enemies poised with gun in hand guard New Jersey estate
Max Phillips, wealthy collar manufacturer and polo player, is guarded on his 700 acre estate near Kearny New Jersey after claiming plots by women to lure him and others. Eight armed detectives monitor him while he carries a pistol and dogs warn off intruders. Three women and detectives are bailed after arrest on Phillips' complaint. The plot aims to weaken his control of the Phillips Jones Company maker of Van Husen collars.
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Awaits Foes With His Pistol at Hand in New Jersey
In Eatontown New Jersey Max Phillips a wealthy collar manufacturer and sportsman sits with a pistol and private detectives guarding his home. Authorities and private eyes discuss a rumored conspiracy to ruin or kill him including a yacht lure and alleged Mann act violation. Three people have bail set at 35000.
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Darrow Says Fight on Evolution Reverts to Middle Ages
Clarence Darrow, Chicago attorney and Scopes defense counsel, declared at Grace Community Church in Denver that the Tennessee evolution trial signals a step back to medieval times when dissenters faced harsh punishment. He warned the public to resist such anti scientific actions and defend free inquiry.
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Man Held in Montreal is Released as Roth Anderson
George T. Whitaker, detained by Drummondville police over the weekend on suspicion he was Dutch Anderson, a famed gunman and ally of Gerald Chapman, is released after US authorities confirm his identity as Roth Anderson.
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Governor's stance on inheritance tax bill uncertain
Governor Walker refused to reveal plans on the inheritance tax measure passed by both legislative houses. The bill repeals part of the state's tax and lets the state collect one fourth of the federal levy. Observers say he may oppose the assembly action that trimmed revenue without new sources. He expects to issue a statement after finalizing all bills, aiming to be finished by Thursday.
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Claude West Pardoned by Governor Walker in Georgia
Governor Walker pardons Claude West former executive secretary to ex Governor Thomas Hardwick who was jailed for embezzlement and forgery involving 14000 dollars. The clemency cited public support from Brooks county citizens and West to become executive manager for Brooks County with office in Quitman handling all financial details.
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Philadelphia Record Proposes Memorial for William Jennings Bryan
The Philadelphia Record forms a national memorial committee with Josephus Daniels as chair to finance and build a Bryan memorial. It lauds his influence on common people and peace advocacy while noting a Tennessee college memorial opposing evolution as a local possibility.
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Cotton crop forecast today shows increase in production
Washington reports a forecast of 13 990 000 equivalent 500 pound bales for the US cotton crop. The Agriculture Department notes improved conditions in most states since mid August with Georgia mostly good and drought areas cited in the north.
Russell Scott sanity reports denied by officials
In Chester Illinois Dr. Frank Stubblefield of the state hospital for the criminal insane rejects reports that Russell Scott, convicted murderer, has been found sane. Warden says no decision has been made. In Chicago an unnamed State's Attorney staff member cites a Herald-Examiner claim that Scott will be returned from the hospital within a month to face execution, pending corroboration of an insanity ruling by two consultants.
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Macon Youth Killed in Motorcycle Collision
Curtis Stembridge, 18, of Macon, was killed near Macon when the motorcycle he rode collided with a motor truck. The accident occurred about five miles from the city early this morning.
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Two Marines Guarding Summer White House Found Asleep
Two Marines of the special detail assigned to guard the summer White House were found asleep at their posts early this morning. Charges of neglect of duty have been preferred against them and Captain Adolphus Andrews, the president's naval aide, ordered an investigation.
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Memorial for Bryan Should Be All America’s Praise
The speaker argues for a national memorial to William Jennings Bryan. It should honor him as a fearless crusader and statesman rather than narrow labels. The tribute must involve contributions from all Americans who recognize his character and persistence.
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Anderson Declares Senate Highway Probe A Farce
W. T. Anderson editor of the Macon Telegraph and former state highway board member calls the Senate investigation a farce and whitewash. He says politicians are too organized to permit action against their ranks and warns the machine would be disrupted.
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Child Welfare Congress Opens in Geneva With Many Delegates
Geneva August 24: The first world child welfare congress opens with seven hundred delegates from fifty eight countries including the United States and Latin American republics. Two hundred reports on child welfare issues are submitted to the congress.
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Chicago student beaten 10 death sparks gang attack
A University of Chicago medical student John Klassien aged 25 from Hankato Kansas was beaten to death and his companion James R Mitcham was slugged after a dispute with three sisters. Eight men including Archie Carlini were arrested following confessions from four assailants.
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Hankato
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Fort Worth
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Little
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Weekend Death Toll Numbers 25 In Week End Accidents
The Associated Press reports twenty five killed and many injured nationwide in week end accidents. Seven auto drivers died, five from violence and five in train, storm, wire and launch incidents. Auto toll across nine Midwestern states totaled 87.
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Six Black Illinois guardsmen killed in howitzer accident
Reports from Camp Grant say six Black soldiers of the Eighth Infantry Illinois national guard were fatally injured and many others hurt when a sudden howitzer accident occurred at the encampment in Rockford on August 24.
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Georgia Weather Outlook Cloudy Coast and Interior
The forecast calls for cloudy skies along the Georgia coast and partly cloudy conditions in the interior tonight and on Tuesday. Light winds and cooler temperatures expected inland with coastal areas retaining higher humidity.
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