Coolidge Declines Second Run With Vivid Pledge
On the Aquitania the editor reports President Coolidge stating he does not choose to run in 1928. He could be reelected but declines, signaling a shift in political posture. The piece notes cabinet comments and public opinion tension about a second term and hints at future aviation and exploration plans by Vincent Astor.
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S. S. Aquitania
Aquitania
Cherbourg
Coolidge
White House
Mellon
Hoogee
Hollenbach Elected New State Legion Commander
Hollenbach of Philadelphia won the Pennsylvania American Legion state commander post on the fourth ballot at York. The vote followed a fierce contest with candidates Lane Sagerson Zimmerman and others, as Uniontown was chosen for the 1928 convention site. Major Edwin E. Hollenbach led backers while Mrs. Fred T. Moore became auxiliary president and Major General Charles Summerall urged national preparedness.
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York
Hollenbach
Philadelphia
American Legion
Pennsylvania Department of the Legion
Johnstown
E. Zimmerman
Shamokin
Edwin E. Hollenbach
Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Fred T. Moore
Bellevue
Carl 0. Jeske
Legion
Charles Summerall
U. S. Army
Irvine roller injured in swamp yard work
Irvine Roller, 23, of Duncannon Pennsylvania, a Simms Construction Company employee, was struck on the right side of the head by a winch while leveling a car in the West End yards near the Pennsylvania engine house. He was rendered unconscious, bled profusely, and taken to General Hospital for medical treatment. Fellow workers reported the incident occurred shortly after 2 30 this afternoon. doctors considered the injury painful but not seriously injurious.
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Irvine Roller
Duncannon
Simms Construction Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
West End
General Hospital
New York
Alvan ‘T Fuller
Sacco
Vanzetti
Massachusetts
Electrio
Morris Seigel
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Yorkville Court
Seigel
Michael Joyce
Brooklyn
Interborough Rapids Transit Company
Chester Yuzanski
Stanley Zuke
28Th Street
Interborough Rapid Transit
Town
Manhattan
B. M
Broadway
Fourth Avenue
27Th
Scully backs Hoover as GOP candidate in 1928
Ridgway Pennsylvania August 6 Mayor William A Scully director of the foreign language bureau of the Republican national committee during the Iasti presidential campaign today named Herbert Hoover the logical Republican candidate for 1928 Scully at his summer home Buena Vista near here said many Republican readers prefer Coolidge but Hoover is the strongest man in the cabinet and the president leans toward him for nomination
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Ridgway
Willam A. Scully
Republican National Committee
Iasti
Herbert Hoover
Scully
Buena Vista
Coolidge
Hoover
Bank depositors to receive 70 percent
Pittsburgh August 6 The state banking department report shows cash available to pay 70 percent of deposits to savers of the closed Brotherhood Savings and Trust Company. The bank, a labor institution, was shuttered after the Liberty Bond bargain sale orchestrated by Charles Knapp amid a penitentiary sentence.
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Pittsburgh
Brotherhood Savings and Trust Company
State Banking Department
Charles Knapp
Coolidge says he will not seek re election in 1928
Rapid City dispatch reports President Coolidge clarifies his stance in a press conference. He intends to retire when his term ends March 4, 1928, and will not allow his name to be presented at the national convention. He plans a Vermont farm rest before possible private work or law practice. He also indicated no new disarmament conference in 1929.
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Paul RB. Mallon
United Preay Ster
Rapid City
S. D
Coolidge
Vermont
Wood Patient Status Not Confirmed in Boston Hospital
Reports that General Leonard Wood governor of the Philippines was under treatment at Peter Bent Gigham hospital in Boston were not confirmed or denied by hospital officials. A terse note said, We have a Mr. Wood here as patient. Wood had an operation in Manila last January.
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Boston
U. P
Leonard Wood
The
Phillipines
Peter Bent Giigham Hospital
Wood
General Wood
Manila
Gas Well of 12,200,000 CF Daily T: Connel lsville Seconery Hall Washington County
A gas well on the E. C Wherry farm at Seconery Hall, Washington County, was drilled with a capacity of 12,200,000 cubic feet daily, the largest yet brought in locally. The well first flowed 1,000,000 cubic feet daily last Thursday before reaching its current rate.
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Connellsville
U. P
E. C Wherry
Seconery Hall
Washington County
Indiana Day Chief Sentenced to State Prison Farm
Dr. Edgar S. Shumaker superintendent of the Indiana Anti Saloon League was sentenced to sixty days at the state prison farm for criticizing the Indiana supreme court. Jesse B. Martin attorney for the league faced contempt charge but authorities did not impose sentence in his absence. Shumaker was fined and reprimanded for his remarks and his execution is delayed while a motion for arrest of sentence is heard. He plans to stay free on bond and would not seek a pardon if the sentence stands.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Edgar S. Shumaker
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Indiana Supreme Court
Jesse B. Martin
League
Cleveland
Ohio
Shumaker
Dr. Shumaker
Dr. Shoemaker
New Naval Arms Conference Predicted for 1931
Washington reports outline a five power disarmament conference planned for early 1931 under the 1921 Washington treaty. Officials stress public discussion, aim to curb big navy sentiment, and note Britain’s responsibility for Geneva stalemate while praising US Japan ties. The Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Baldwin arrived in Toronto on a special train today.
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Washington
Coolidge
Geneva
United States
Wilbur
Rapid City
Great Britain
Japan
Toronto
Prince of Wales
Ponce George
Baldwin
Hiery
Kingston
Second Edition Little Salesmen Classified Ads
Classified notice fragment appears with unclear wording about ad limits and pricing. It mentions a day and bar context, implying constrained listings or fees. Names or places are not discernible. details are too garbled to confirm entities or outcomes.
Cordon of Guards Around Coolidge Tightened
United Press dispatch reports tighter security as Governor Fuller upholds death sentences for Sacco and Vanzetti. Fort Meade soldiers guard Coolidge lodge while mass protests feared. Boston police brace for bomb threats aiming at Sacco supporters.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Rapid City
S. D
Ang
Fuller
Massachusetts
Lacey
Vanzett
South Braintree
Mass
Secret Service
Fort Meade
South Dakota
Sacco
Vanzelti
Deadwood
Latar
Mr. Coolidge
Vanzelli
Bhose
Sharp Earthquakes Felt Across Northeastern Japan
A sharp earthquake shook Japan today with many northeastern sections feeling tremors. Communications were interrupted temporarily and people rushed outdoors in anticipation of stronger shocks, but no casualties were reported.
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Japan
Tokio
U. P
Politics Alleged to Have Entered into Pittsburgh Case
Washington reports accuse the Edie commission of political pressure in favor of Pittsburgh station WJAS. Chairman Bullard cited a Melton connection and two letters from political leaders, while WJAS owner Brenner and ex-congressman Scott contest the charges and the hearing date request.
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U. PI
Edie Commission
WJAS
Pittsburgh
Bullard
Inas
KQU
Bullad
H. J. Brenner
Melton
Brenner
Meltons
Treasury Meltonia
Europe
Frank G. Scott
Rongreas
Michigan
Ford Agency Bombed in Argentine Town
A dispatch from Pergamino in Buenos Aires reports a bomb exploded at the Ford agency at 10 20 p m. Police suspect Sacco Vanzetti sympathizers placed the bombs. A second blast hit railway tracks nearby with minor damage.
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Buenos Aires
la Nacion
Pergamino
Ford
Sacco-Vanzetti
French Communists Hoot U S Consulate Over Vanzetti Death
A mob of Communists booed and hooted at the American consulate in Lille in protest of the Sacco and Vanzetti decision. Mayor Roger Salengeo urged mercy in cables to Paris and Washington, while officials reported U S visa services sought to expedite Miss Lurgan Vanzetti's passage, though she faced hurdles before the execution.
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Lille
France
U. P
Ain
Saveo-Vanzetti
Pohse
Roger Salengeo
Paris
Dalle
America
Fslom
Denen
Washington
State Department
Steamship Line
United States
Lurgan Vanzetti
Frony
Taurisiag Mg
Sco
Miss Vanzetti
Voliendam
Boulogee Sum-Moor
Billy” Corcoran
Labor Department
Ala
Ellis Island
Turin
Italy
Vanzetti
Tfibcals
Luiga
Vincenza
Home of Baltimore Mayor Bombed in Partial Destruction
The home of Baltimore Mayor Hiam Broening was bombed at 6 am, destroying the rear porch and sparking a fire that threatened nearby property. The mayor, wife, and two children were unharmed, as neighbors alerted police and the fire department. officials suspect a lime bomb, with no injuries reported beyond porch damage.
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Baltimore
Hiam
Broening
Cincinnati
William Broening
Gami
Katherine Ethel
Fire Department
Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania Weekend
Partly cloudy with local thundershowers Sunday and in the north portion tonight. Slightly warmer tonight and cooler in the north portion Sunday. Local observations show no precipitation this afternoon, with river level noted. Sunrise and sunset times listed for Sunday and Monday.
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