Mexican Catholic Church Plans Silent Protest Across Mexico
Mexican priests will withdraw from all churches next Saturday in a protest against new government rules. The pastoral letter signed by Archbishop Mora de Rio and 26 other bishops cites decrees barring foreign clergy, dissolving religious orders, seizing property, and restricting church schools. It warns of excommunication for informers and officials and pledges to press for constitutional changes while continuing to resist through prayer.
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the Associated Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Catholic Church
Republic
Mora de Rio
Pius
Calles
Colvey
Wood alcohol fatalities rise to thirty in Buffalo area
The Associated Press reports thirty deaths from wood alcohol in Buffalo and nearby, linked to sales at soft drink stands. Two dealers are arrested, including a homicide charge. police seek distributor James Walker as Acting Chief John Marion expects multiple murder indictments. Weekend toll also tallies 13 more in Buffalo, four in Lockport, with Toronto and Ontario towns facing deaths. Police close twenty soft drink parlors in Buffalo.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Bifalo
James Walker
Equor
John 8
Marion
Toronto
Ontario
Lockport
N.Y
Foot Bridge Collapse Kills Six. Dozens Injured at Whitesville
Officials say the Whitesville foot bridge over Coal River collapsed during a Water carnival Saturday night. Gov ordered inquiry finds a turnbuckle failed as 100 plus spectators crowded the span, sending at least six to death and more than 65 injured, some seriously, with river search continuing.
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Charlotte
N.C
Coal River
Whitesville
Howard M. Gore
Workman Injured at New Rock Island Coal Chute
D F Hilly of 316 East Third street was seriously injured this afternoon after a fall from a scaffold at the new Rock Island coal chute. He was rushed to the county hospital with possible pelvic fracture and we fear his injuries may be serious.
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D. F. Hilly
East Third Street
New Rock Island
Hill
Te County Hospital
Funeral for Alfred C Reynolds Held at Delta Church
Funeral services for Alfred C. Reynolds were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the Christian church at Delta by Reverend Elam of Oskaloosa. A vocal solo was performed by Mrs. Will Dunn. Pallbearers included H. E. Snyder, P. P. Dunn, E. N. Jacobs, G. A. Beman, F. E. Morrow, and J. P. Bowen. Burial followed in Garrett Cemetery near Delta.
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A.C. Reynolds
Alfred C. Reynolds
Christian Church
Delta
Back Is Broken In Automobile Crash
Anna Swisesood a 19 year old woman suffered a broken back and is not expected to live according to physicians after a car driven by Leland Brassan was forced off the road near Montrose Saturday night another car from behind struck Brassan who escaped with a badly cut hand. The girl is in a hospital.
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Associated Press
Fort Madison
Anna Swisesood
Leland Brassan
Montrose
Braggan
Durkin Beaten by Prisoners in County Jail
Chicago July 26 Martin Durkin the two gun killer and automobile thief was beaten in the bull pen of murderers row at the county jail sustaining a split lip and black eyes. Durkin says three prisoners attacked him while others held back two attackers and he faced a third known as Dog Face. Durkin also has a motion for a new trial on his 35 year sentence for the slaying of a federal operative set for today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Martin Durkin
Murderers Row
Durkin
Henry Cernelies
James Gracius
Iaver
Russell Scott
Durkins
Moody Leads Moody by Narrow Margin in Democratic Primary
In Texas Moody gains to 349 602 votes to Ferguson 236 569 with 241 of 252 counties reporting. Moody widens lead of 3 555 over all opponents as 11 30 tabulation shows Ferguson trailing. Davidson trails both, while other Democratic congressmen face close contests and possible runoff rules loom.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Dan Moody
Texas Election Bureau
Ma’ Ferguson
Moody
Lynda Davidson
Washington Defeats Fairfield All Stars In Tight Contest
Washington edged the Fairfield All Stars in a close local battle. Stan Kiesey drove in the winning run with a three base hit and a wild pitch in the eighth. Hayes delivered a three base hit with two runners on, while Stebbins and Hampton pitched well as Washington won. The Ottumwa Giants are set to face Washington on August 1.
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Washington
All Stars
Stan Kiesey
Hayes
Hampton
Stebbins
Case
Whiesey
Jacobs
McKay
Coolidge Corrects False Foreign Debt Claim In NY Paper
President Coolidge did not state views on foreign debts or trade agreements. An official release says no interview was given and any such claims are unfounded, noting he did mention considering trade as a potential aid to debt adjustments in a social visit remark.
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Associated Pross
Paul Smith
S. N
Coolidge
Syracuse Herald
Report Urges Consolidation of All County Homes in State
Iowa, with seven poorhouses costing $9,117,087 in land and buildings, could save by consolidating into one state-run system. The Evans report compares costs with Pennsylvania and cites high maintenance, land value, and per-inmate expenses, urging state action to close poor farms and reduce expenses.
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Associated Presay
Des Moines
Iowa
Buffalo
N. Y
Harry C. Evans
Labor
James €. Mavis
Towa
Evans
Pennsylvania
Pennayyylvania
Greene County
Humboldt
Humboldt County
Death Takes Only Son of Abe Lincoln
Robert T. Lincoln eldest son of Abraham Lincoln was found dead in his bed at his Vermont summer home. He served as secretary of war and minister to Great Britain and led a quiet life after a career at the Pullman Company. Born 1843 in Springfield Illinois he witnessed key Civil War events and was present at Appomattox.
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Robert T. Lincoln
Associated Press
Manchester
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Great Britain
Pullman Company
Robert Todd Lincoln
Jack Lincoln
France
Robert Lincoln
United States Senate
Linoig
Springfield
Robert
University of Ilinois
Phillips Academy
Exeter
N. H
Harvard University
Lee
Ford
Washington
Chicago
Harvard
Garfield
Arthur
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois
United States
Harrison
Hurricane Brushing Florida East Coast Supposedly No Damage
A hurricane swept from the Caribbean toward the Florida east coast, producing 40 to 50 mph winds. No damage reported. Efforts by a local radio station to contact Nassau failed. A steamer 17 miles east of Miami reported winds at 40 mph.
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Florida
Miami
Flortda
Carribean Sea
Als
Tropical Radio Company
Nassau
Dureau
Edna Messer Hurt When Cars Collide
Edna Messer sustained injuries when her car collided with another between West Chester and Washington. Five passengers including Jim my Starr Grace Lyon Vera Lovelett Frances Haney and Miss Messer were in the vehicle. Messer was unconscious for about thirty minutes after her head struck the car roof while the driver, blinded by bright lights, caused the crash.
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Edna Messer
Jimmy Starr
Grace Lyon
Vera Lovelett
Frances Haney
Miss Messer
Mrs Chas Denison Injured in Fall at Denison Home
Ernestine Denison wife of Sheriff Charles Denison sustained head injuries in a fall from the rear porch of the Denison home in the southeast part of town. She was taken to the county hospital and remained conscious but uncertain about the outcome.
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Chas. Denison
Ernestine Denison
Charles M. Denison
Denison
Sheriff seeks return of missing prisoner John Clark
Sheriff Charles M. Denison aims to have John Clark of Oskaloosa back in the county jail after Clark fled while granted leave to visit his seriously ill wife in Des Moines. Clark, a former model prisoner, is believed to be wandering as authorities close in, risking penalties for all inmates and possible sale of his car to cover costs.
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Charles M. Denison
John Clark
Oskaloosa
Clark
Keota
Des Moines
Denison
Davenport
Tri-Cities
Fred Sweet
Modifying Drainage Plans for Washington Areas
Engineers revise drainage proposals for districts nine and ten at Washington city limits. Property owners may opt in. no assessments unless hookups occur. Four bodies including the state highway commission must agree on revised plans with new outlets at North Marion avenue and East Washington street. Mayor Maxwell notes city officials have limited role pending final modifications.
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C. H. Young
Muscatine
Washington
Board of Supervisors
Tate
Young
John Greiner
North
Marion Avenue
Col. S. W. Brookhart
East
Washington Street
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