Million and a half volunteers join in nationwide muster
The United States conducts a Fourth of July one day muster as part of testing national defense plans. Unit commanders across regular army national guard and organized reserves organize assemblies to simulate calling units to colors. Officials expect a broad decentralized participation with reports to the War Department by tomorrow.
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War Department
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Part Army of the
Reorganized Army
Pickwick Club House Wreckage Buries Many in Debris
Washington July 4 Steps are under way to set a date for opening the French war debt negotiations. The French government was asked to name the day the proposed commission could be received in Washington and it is likely they will be chosen soon. Officials in Washington forwarded the request to Secretary Melton, head of the American debt funding commission, who recently left the capital for Long Island.
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Pesa
Washington
D. C
American Débt Funding Commission
Melton
American Commission
Long Island
Eight killed as Boston Pickwick Club collapse traps dozens
At least eight people die after a five story building in Chinatown collapses during a July 4 event. Rescue workers extract survivors as beams and rafters threaten more victims. about 100 people were inside the club. A man freed after fingertip amputation laughs in relief.
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Preas
Boston
Mass
Pickwick Club
Frescue
Dreyfus Hotel
Chinatown
Vandals Plentifully Supplied With Liquor Roam Sydney
Sydney Nova Scotia July 8 vandals seized liquor from the Customs House and resumed depredations in Cape Breton as twelve thousand United Mine Workers strike against British Empire Steel Company. Incendiary acts looting and assaults recur despite five hundred provincial troops.
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Associated Prep
Sydney
N. S
Customs House
Cape Breton
United Mine
British Empire Steel Company
Provincal
Geddes Plane Wins King's Cup in Aerial Derby
Captain F L Barnard piloting Sir Eric Geddes wins the King's Cup in the Croydon aerial derby as reported by The Associated Press. The race across challenging courses showcases Barnard's precise flying and the aircraft's performance, confirming Geddes as the victorious entrant in the high profile event.
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Geddes Plane
The
Associated Press
Croydon
Eng
F. L. Barnard
Eric Ged
Earthquake Crumbles Homes Near Kobe Yonago Sees Severe Shake
The Associated Press reports a strong quake struck Yonago about one hundred miles west of Kobe. Numerous houses collapsed but no casualties were reported.
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Yonago
Kobe
Georgetown
the Associated Press
Tokio
Major earthquake reflected in Georgetown seismograph reading
Washington officials reported a very strong earthquake in the early morning hours centered far from Washington. The seismograph at Georgetown University indicated a disturbance nearly as intense as the 1923 Tokyo quake.
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Washington, D. C
Georgetown University Today
Washington
Coolidge Observes 53rd Birthday and Fourth Quietly
Swampscott July 4 President Coolidge plans a quiet Fourth of July and his fifty third birthday marked by a Mayflower trip with Mrs. Coolidge and a few friends. The day recalls memories of their son Calvin Jr whose illness led to his death a year ago.
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Coolidge
Pregg
Swampscott
President Coolidge
Siskin Wins King's Cup Aerial Derby
The des airplane Siskin won today's aerial derby for the King's cup covering a sixteen hundred mile course at an average speed of 151 miles per hour.
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Siskin
Man Freed After Guilty Confession Clears Miscarried Trial
Tony Molea described being convicted of manslaughter in Newnan Georgia after alleged murder in 1920 Louisiana officers. He served five years in Nan Nan Newnan prison before a man confessed in New Orleans. Molea received only overalls and three cents on release, then money from prisoners funded his trip to Montgomery.
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Georgia
Tony Molea
Miontgomery
Newnan
Molea
Louistana
Iaw
New Orleans
Heat Wave in Middle West Breaks on Cooling Winds
A midwest heat wave ends as cooling winds and thunderstorms move in. Cities from Chicago to Louisville report high temperatures, with numerous prostrations and several deaths. Des Moines and Des Moines area see relief with rain. Indiana and Illinois cities record heat damage and one death in Louisville.
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Middle West
Indiana
Newcastle
Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Mercury
Des Moines
Kansas
Louisville
Secretary Jardine Attends Mandan Round-Up Rodeo
Secretary of Agriculture William Jardine arrived in Mandan North Dakota on July 4 to address the crowd at the Mandan round-up. More than 200 cowboys in colorful shirts boots and hats gathered for the three day rodeo culminating with Jardine riding a bucking broncho.
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Jardine
North Dakota
Manda
Associated Presa
N. D
William Jardine
Secretary of Agriculture
Mandan
Hoodlum Chinese Soldiers Destroy Oil Plant at Chungking
A mob of eight hundred hoodlum Chinese soldiers entered Asiatic Petroleum Company property in Chungking and destroyed the office and staff living quarters. The attackers dispersed only after the British gunboat Teal arrived and marines with bayonets charged to restore order.
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Chungking
The
Associated Press
China
Asiatic Petroleum Company
Teal
Baltimore Deputy U S Marshal Arrested on Extortion Charge
Deputy U S Marshal Roland R. Davis was arrested by Department of Justice agents on a charge of extorting 150 dollars from Saloon Keeper Kerel Bukach to quash a search warrant. He pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Supplee and posted 2500 dollars bail for a July 9 hearing. Investigations into federal officials’ conduct in prohibition enforcement continue with more arrests expected.
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Baltimore
United States
Roland R. Davis
Department of Justice
Supplee
Davis
Kerel Bukach
Bukach
Federal grand jury subpoenas fish and oyster dealers
Twelve dealers from Norfolk to Charleston were subpoenaed to appear before a special grand jury in the federal court on Monday. The case is part of a government investigation titled the United States against J. M. Branch line. District Attorney Kearn declined comment. Secret Service agents and Virginia Fisheries Commissioner W MacDonald Lee were among those subpoenaed.
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Negiork
Charleston
Kearn
Federal
Groner
Sargent
United States Secret Service
Virginia Commissioner of Fisheries
W.macdonald Lee
Tenn Mot Subject to Federal Courts Gay Prosecution
Dayton Tenn July 4 three local prosecutors in the Scopes evolution case declare Tennessee sovereign not subject to federal control over local affairs or criminal law enforcement. They ridicule defense plans to seek removal of the trial to federal court via injunction arguing it would rush constitutional questions about the state law banning teaching evolution.
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Tenn
Tennessee
Associated
I Reas
Dayton, Tenn
State of
Scopes Trial Counsel Refuses Comment on Federal Transfer
Chattanooga July 4 D John R Neal chief counsel for Professor John Scopes refuses to comment on a possible transfer of the Dayton Tennessee trial to federal court. denies speaking to press and cites no statement. Rumors say Darrow pushes for a federal injunction and a shift away from Dayton. split rumors circulate among Scopes defense.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
John R. Neal
John Scopes
Dayton
Tennessee
Scopes
Clarence Darrow
Santa Barbara Definite Quake Damage Report Expected
Santa Barbara awaits final field notes from the California engineers who inspected public and business buildings in the quake zone. The examination results were to be compiled and submitted today to the city committee on public safety for a clearer assessment of damage.
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Board of California Engineers
Santa Barbara
Deadlock in English coal mine negotiations
London reports a deadlock after miners delegates refuse wage and shift changes proposed by mine owners. The national federation conference at Scarborough on July 14 is expected to endorse yesterday's private decision, though industry leaders warn against a long strike or lockout without concessions.
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Scarborough
Mexican Girl Married by Proxy in San Fernando Cathedral
Miss Maria Villela of San Antonio wed Oscar Yaquaim of Mexico City by proxy with her brother Eduardo Villela acting for the absent groom. The ceremony occurred last night after Yaquaim could not travel due to his mother's illness in Mexico. The proxy followed civil and ecclesiastical law.
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Mexico
San Antonio
Associated
Presa
Texas
Eduardo Villela
Maria Villela
San Ferando Cathedral
Oscar Yaquaim
Mexico City
Yaquaim
Seven Die in Saranac Lake Hotel Blaze
Fire in a three story apartment house in Saranac Lake New Jersey early today leaves seven dead and one believed dying. The blaze trapped residents as crews battled flames and smoke.
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Saranac Lake Hotel
Associated Press
Saranac Lake
N. J
Independence Day Observed in France
Paris marked Independence Day with the dedication of the new American embassy as the centerpiece of celebrations. Schools and institutions with American ties held exercises and Paris brightened with interwoven tri colors and the stars and stripes.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
America
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