Coolidge Optimistic Over Outlook For 6000 Business
President Coolidge expresses optimism about business conditions in Swampscott Massachusetts during a conference with Republican National Committeeman Charles D Hilles. He reviews reports on business and government affairs at his summer home. Hilles notes possible successors to Secretary Weeks if needed but says he did not discuss politics.
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Mosquito Swarms Hamper Bowdoin Arctic Expedition
Radio message from the Bowdoin reports three days of mosquitoes forcing crew to sleep atop masts at Hopedale Labrador. Repairs are sped to rejoin Peary.
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Washington
John Bausola
Ford offers 1.706 million for 200 ships for scrapping
Washington July 16 Henry Ford bid 1 706 000 for 200 Shipping Board vessels set aside for scrapping The bid tops a rival offer of 1 370 000 from the Boston Iron and Metal Co of Baltimore President Palmer of the Fleet Corporation will likely recommend bids next week
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Slaying Suspect Knapp Sighting Reported in South Carolina
Columbia South Carolina dated July 16 reports Philip Knox Knapp alleged slayer of a New York taxi driver may be in the state. A traveling man, 8 C Stimson, said he gave a lift to a man matching Knapp’s description and photos. Authorities in Columbia Gaffney and Long Island were alerted. the stranger planned to go to Miami to seek flying work.
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American attitude on Chinese situation sent to Paris
Washington officials cabled a full statement of the U S government stance on China to the French Foreign Office in Paris. The text was not disclosed publicly but is intended to prevent any further misun derstanding between Washington and Paris.
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Schenectady Teen Confesses Murder in Mass Victim
Schenectady N Y July 16 Hayden Smith 17 of Schenectady confessed to murdering Zeika Nickerson 29 of Chatham Mass and Chicago Authorities said Nickerson s body was found Sunday hidden in bushes along a local highway near Schenectady
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Rates on Cotton Held Unfair by I C C
Washington July 16 The Inter state Commerce Commission ruled rates on cotton from the southwestern states to Texas and Gulf Port are unfair. The decision found discrimination between waterfront warehouses and inland compress plants.
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International Plot to Overthrow Mussolini Regime
London reports an energetic international campaign to overthrow the Mussolini regime in Italy. Occult forces from Wall Street to Vienna and from Milan to Moscow are said to be bankrolling anti fascists with vast sums, domestic and foreign.
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Opposition Document Claims Mussolini Backed Attacks on Deputies
The Aventine opposition publishes a document alleging Mussolini and the government knew of murders and assaults on deputies. Epoca prints the crown prosecutor’s summing up showing charges lack foundation. The piece cites Gen Debono’s acquittal and argues the Senate aided by the premier organized crimes against opponents.
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Receivers Hire Charles E Hughes for Rail Rate Case
New York July 16 Receivers for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad said they retained former Secretary of State Charles E Hughes to represent them at the Interstate Commerce Commission rate inquiry and to advocate a rate increase. Opponents of the St Paul reorganization led by Roosevelt and Sons object to delaying the plan until Northwestern lines secure higher rates. The receivers note 1924 Western railroads earned $180 million less than fair return. St Paul’s deficit was $23 million, about 12.76 percent of the group shortfall.
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Dempsey and Wills Signed for a Heavyweight Bout
New York July 16 George Rickard announced that Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion signed to fight Harry Wills his Negro challenger for the crown. contract formalities completed date of meeting left open.
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Ford favors old fashioned dancing and joins lessons
Detroit Free Press quotes Henry Ford endorsing old fashioned dancing and criticizes the tango and modern dances. He has a ballroom in his Dearborn lab where a dancing master teaches classes, which Ford sometimes attends. The article notes dancing is in American blood and will return when people see it.
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Favorable Report On Measure Prohibiting Dancing On Sunday
Atlanta July 16 Senate judiciary committee number one unanimously ordered a favorable report on a bill banning dancing in public places on Sunday in Georgia. Former Justice Samuel B Adams urged support. Also reported favorably was a bill to issue four million dollars in script to Confederate veterans for unpaid pensions 1922 23 and 24. Georgia industries would gain five year tax exemptions under another favorable committee action. The House voted 85 to 54 against a weekend adjournment to allow committees to visit state institutions.
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Georgia House approves $195000 for Milledgeville college
Atlanta July 16 The House passed a bill granting $195,000 to the Georgia state college for women at Milledgeville as the session's main feature.
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Bowdoin Crew Struggles With Broken Propeller Repair
MacMillan Arctic ship Bowdoin crew reports difficulty fixing a broken propeller at Hopedale Labrador. A radio message to the National Geographic Society says a third attempt is planned to mount a spare propeller and lift the stern with tide, after shifting deck load and placing four large casks underneath.
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Testimony Debate in Scopes Trial Delays Dayton Proceedings
Dayton Tenn July 16 Argument over admitting expert scientific testimony dominated the morning in the Scopes trial. Defense attorney Arthur G Hays urged expert evolution testimony, while William Jennings Bryan Jr Herbert E Hicks and Ben T McKenzie for the state opposed. The exchange included sharp remarks about the creation story and the judge as Aryan Jr spoke on his first appearance.
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Dayton Hears Debate On Scopes Testimony Competency
In Dayton Tennessee the trial resumes with defense aims to admit scientific testimony by Dr Maynard M Metcalfe former Oberlin College zoology professor The state objects to questions on evolution and jury is brought back for further proceedings Judge Raulston signals the defense hopes to show no inherent clash between evolution and Christianity
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Russell Scott Denied Reprieve Facing Execution
Russell Scott, once labeled a Canadian millionaire, has his final appeal rejected and awaits execution set for tomorrow morning in the OK county jail. The 30 year old author claimed innocence and accused his brother Robert, who remains at large, of the drugstore murder during a street hold up near the city building.
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Columbia University Will Accept Tennessee Credits
Columbia University announced it will not reject Tennessee college credits. Adam L. Jones, director of admission, stated reports of discrimination are unfounded and that Columbia will accept credits from any reputable college.
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Warrants Sworn in Laurens Case in Dublin
Warrants were sworn against Henry Woodward and Vernon Woodward for murder and Levi Woodward for accessory. The brothers were jailed. Levi held by sheriff due to illness. Prosecution hints at developments at committal trial before Justice S F Miller. Henry allegedly killed his brother in law Frank Cato. Vernon killed Jordan Woodward during an attempted throat-cut of Levi Woodward. Cato reportedly shot at a group of women and children.
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Cooler Weather Forecast Across Central Midwest
Chicago July 16 The weather forecast promises much cooler today and Friday for virtually all of the central and western states after days of heat records. Montana Wyoming and other mountain states were not expected to see much change. Heat at Salt Lake City hit 104 and rail traffic stalled near Rock Springs due to heat kinks loosening rail ends. Iowa corn and oats suffer damage from record heat with Des Moines at 98 and Sioux City reaching 100, breaking six year highs. Minnesota reports two heat fatalities.
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German reply to Western security pact kept secret
Berlin reports reveal Germany will express willingness to join the League of Nations under conditions. Chief among them is complete evacuation of occupied areas before any commitment. The details of Germany’s reply to the French note on the security pact remain undisclosed.
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Georgia Weather Tonight and Friday Outlook
Fair skies across the north of Georgia with local thundershowers in the central and south tonight. A slight cool down is expected Friday in the extreme north portions.
Henry's Porch Case Prompts Committal Trial Hints
Sheriff Watson ruled the death a justifiable homicide in the Henry poisoning case. H C Woodward asserts more evidence will emerge and says he will reveal details at the committal trial.
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