Canned Lightning 10 Promises New War Tactics
Ed win R. Scott claims his canned lightning death stroke will change warfare. He plans to request Navy testing off California in September. He warns of destruction within 20 miles land sea air, radio disruption, battleship superstructure damage, and aircraft downing.
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Edwin R. Scott
Frisco
Navy
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Navy Department
California
Scott
Tobacco sales smaller today in Georgia markets
Tobacco sales were not as large as yesterday but about 400000 pounds were sold, netting growers around 100000 dollars. Some prices topped yesterday's opening day, with ranges from 16 to 40 cents. Vidalia led markets with 122000 pounds sold, netting farmers about 46000 dollars.
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Macon
Associated Preas
Vidalia
LaFollette Jr Seeks Late Father’s Senate Seat
Robert M. LaFollette Jr. announces candidacy to fill the United States Senate vacancy created by his father’s death. He made the announcement today in the city.
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Robert Lafollette, JR
Senate
Associated Press
Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
United States Senate
Macon City Government Bill Favorably Reported
In Atlanta on July 30 the Senate municipal affairs committee favorably reported a bill to change Macon city government to the city manager form. The measure aims to replace the present system with a professional administrator and council structure.
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Macon
Associated Press
Atlanta
Senate Municipal Affairs Committee
Price Reductions Follow S D War On Gasoline Rates
The South Dakota highway commission moved to force lower motor fuel prices statewide after announcing the state would sell gasoline at least four cents less than private companies. Three price cuts already appeared in the state as part of the plan targeting reduced gasoline costs for the public.
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Highway Commission
Associated Prea
Pierre
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South Dakota Highway Commission
Earth tremors felt across Southwest region today
Earth tremors of moderate intensity were felt in Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas this morning between 6 and 6 15. No property damage was reported. Kansas saw shocks in five cities and Leavenworth had two distinct tremors 15 minutes apart.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Associated Press
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Connors to establish city charity foundation with million dollar gift
William J. Connors, a Buffalo industrialist and newspaper owner, announced a foundation for charitable work in the city. He has given one million dollars and plans to raise up to five million. The board will include Protestants Catholics and Jews.
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Bynee Associated Press
Buffalo
William J. Connors
Sea
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MacMillan Expedition Wedged In Ice Pack
The MacMillan Arctic expedition became wedged in Melville Bay ice yesterday near Washington D C. They notified the National Geographic Society they expect to break free when the fog lifted.
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Macmillan
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Melville Bay
Geographic Society
Body of Bryan to be buried in Arlington cemetery
William Jennings Bryan returns to Washington to receive last rites and be buried with military honors at Arlington. The funeral train from Dayton, Tennessee, arrives at Union Station to a reverent crowd. Mrs. Bryan and party stay at the Lafayette Hotel before services, with three artillery batteries to escort the cortege to the grave.
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William Jennings Bryan
Washington
Potomac Hills
Dayton
Tenn
Bristol
Joving
Tennessee
Virginia
National
Bryan
Ruth Owen
Grace Hargreaves
William
Arlington Cemetery
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Fallon
Funeral Train Carries Bryan Casket Toward Washington
William Jennings Bryan’s body is transported from Tennessee to Virginia on a funeral train toward Washington. Crowds greet the procession as supporters, officials, and relatives express reverence. Mrs Bryan and family prepare for Arlington burial plans.
Swiss youth admits killing American woman in Basel park
A sixteen year old Swiss boy was arrested in Basel for the death of Mrs. Mary Levitt Bowen of Berkeley California found slain in a city park. He confessed to police but said the shooting was accidental.
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Basel
Asanciatead Preas
Switzerland
Mary Levitt Bowen
Berkeley
California
Here
Twelve Die in French Train Wreck Near Tours
Twelve people were killed and a number injured when an express train from Le Mans to Tours derailed near St. Antoine station. Rescue and investigation efforts are under way as authorities await casualty reports and cause.
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Associated Press
Tours
France
Lemans
St. Antoine
Linder to Run for Commissioner of Agriculture
Representative Linder of Jeff Davis county announced on the House floor that he will seek the next primary election for Commissioner of Agriculture in Atlanta.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Representative Linder
Jeff Davin County
House
British coal strike chances dim after Baldwin talks
London July 30 The Associated Press reports reduced chances of averting the threatened British coal strike as negotiations resume between coal and mine owners and workers with Prime Minister Baldwin. Leaders on both sides expressed pessimism about prospects, with A J Coke of the miners federation saying hope for settlement is farther off than ever before.
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Associated Press
London
Baldwin
A. J. Coke
Miners
Fedeation
Surviving Drake Hotel Bandits Face Murder Robbery Charges
Less than a day after a bold raid on Chicago's Drake hotel the surviving members of the bandit quintet were arrested and facing true bills for murder and robbery.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Drake Hotel
Robbers in Drab Hotel Heist Engage Hotel Fight
Four masked men looted the Drake hotel on Lake Shore Drive Chicago during tea hour. A fierce battle with hotel detectives and police left two robbers and the cashier dead. another robber fled with $10,000 in the hotel’s till. Police say the group acted under liquor influence.
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Drake Hotel
Lake Shore Drive
Crenata
NO UR Ang
Jack Holmes
New York
Eric Nelson
Theotel
Vas Tex Corts
Texas
Frank Rodks
Bell
Michigan Avenue
James McCurdy
McCurdy
14 Year Old Boy Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter
Hoke Golden, 14, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in Haralson County for the fatal shooting of his father O O Golden. He was sentenced to five to ten years in prison. The boy testified of brutal treatment by his father and said he killed him in self defense and out of necessity. His mother Cora Golden sat with him throughout the trial and did not testify.
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Buchanan
Associated Press
Haralson County
O. O. Golden
Trn
Atlanta
Senate
Golden Home
Cora Goldin
Golden
Goldin
Ed Griffin
Confiscated British Schooner Astra to Fight Smugglers
The Department of Justice plans to seek a court order to reuse the British schooner Astra, seized by coast guard rum patrols last winter and held in Savannah, Georgia, with the crew convicted of rum running. If approved, the vessel will join the coast guard fleet to curb smuggling.
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Astra
Coast Guard
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Savannah
Knights Templar conclave nears end of convention
Seattle headlines election of grand encampment officers and selection of the 1928 convention city. Competitive drills from picked commanderies continued at University of Washington stadium as Minneapolis and Detroit vied for the next conclave.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Knights Templar
University of Washington
Minneapolis
Detroit
Georgia Weather: Partly Cloudy With Local Showers
Partly cloudy tonight across Georgia with local showers expected Friday. Temperatures remain mild as the unsettled pattern continues across the state.
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Georgia
Verdict for 18068 against C of GA in crossing accident
In Statesboro Georgia a jury awarded 15355 to Roy Barnett for damages after a collision near the Central of Georgia Railway station in November 1924 killed Barnett's wife and child. Railroad attorneys indicated a notice of appeal.
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C. OF
Roy Barnett
Statesboro
Associated Press
Central of Georgia Railway
Barnett
Wage reductions hit two textile plants in Pawtucket
The J and P Coats plant with 4200 workers in cotton thread announces a wage cut to take effect August 3, likely ten percent. The Lorraine Company employing 2200 in cotton and woolen goods also posts a ten percent reduction.
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Associated Preas
Pawtucket
R. 1
J. & P. Coats
Lorraine Company
Popularity of Mary Pickford proven by kidnaping hearings
In Los Angeles a crowd filled the Hall of Records as Mary Pickford testified in the kidnapping plot case. She said she knew nothing beyond what her husband told her, underscoring her star power and public interest in the trial.
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Mary Pickford
Miss Pickford
Borah Denounces The International Court Proposal
Senator Borah urged Boise laborers against joining the League of Nations court, calling it a dangerous move toward judicial despotism. He warned he would resign from the Senate rather than support the court as it stands.
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Associated Press
Boise
Idaho
International Court
League of Nations
Borah
Labor Temple
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Crusade Against Criminals Planned National Action
Prominent citizens nationwide plan a crusade against criminals after a meeting of jurists, legislators, police officials and merchants. A national crime commission was formed, called by Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel. Gary urged informing President Coolidge and possibly involving him.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
National Crime Commission
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Waterways projects to be pressed in next session
Swampscott Mass July 30 A determined campaign in the next session to push the St Lawrence canal project and the Great Lakes to the Gulf waterways plan was promised by Senator Dennis of Illinois who has met with President Coolidge. He plans to study ways to push both proposals upon returning to Chicago seeking government aid.
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Deneen
Illnois
Illinois
Coolidge
Chicago
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