Geneva prepares new draft of pact for disarmament
Stowaways on airship ZR-3 face forced overboard with parachutes if found aboard. Zeppelin officials said strict precautions will prevent unauthorized passage as 26 Germans staff the flight and Americans include Capt George W Steele Jr and Lt Comdr Sydney M Krauss. Inflation of gas bags finished and ZR-3 held in ballast awaiting first flight.
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Fredrichshafen
Germany
Lakehurst
United States Navy
Zeppelin
George W Steele, Jr
Sydney M Krauss
Uo Sr
Frank M Kennedy
U S
Valera offers partial call firemen to guard Ulster Klan church
The Washington Post reports in Havre de Grace Maryland on August 24 that the Ku Klux Klan held a church dedication in Webster near town, guarded by Susquehanna Hose Company No 1. American Legion members paraded as the fire engine stood by for safety during the ceremony at the Webster Community Christian Church.
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Washington Post
Havre de Grace
Webster Community Christian Church
Milken
Sutcliffe
Susquehanna Elase Company No 1
Travre de Grace
H Miller
Camden NJ
Maryland
United States
Border posts clash amid grain export decision
The government kept grain exports in Russia’s economic plan, setting a 76,000,000 poods limit for abroad. Premier Rykov announced harvest projections including reserves, with exports allowed only after population needs and famine-area relief are secured, and funds earmarked for relief totaling about $25.6 million.
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Moscow
Rykoff
Russia
Ehotalh
Pulyakin
Rolin
Wrene Am Oatimouin & Resents
Two Policemen Hurt Pursuing Speedster
Police chase ends in crash injuring two officers and damaging a parked car on Samb oomagtedinn street. A motorcyclist struck the vehicle while fleeing, leaving bystanders startled and authorities launching an investigation.
Two Men Burned in Gasoline Explosion
Two men were severely burned when gasoline exploded near Untina and Allen streets. Firefighters arrived as a blazing fire belched from a poured gasoline source. One victim was rushed to a hospital while crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
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Harned
Varshell Willer
Bethesda
Allen
Atv Ordway Street
Lutscott
Hospital News Engine Company
Pacific Liner in Trouble Over Boiler Issues
Fragmentary OCR notes cite the steamer President Jackson about five days out of Manila with trouble to port boilers and a return to Manila. Mentions a quarrel involving a son in law and a Hancock County incident, with names such as Marion Sparks and others in a garbled local context.
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Linyds
Yokohama
Saya
President Jackson
Manila
Owinge
Mintle
Sparta
Farmer of
Hancock
Marion Sparks
British Give Up Irish Fort on Donegal Border Evacuated
British troops evacuated the fort at the Donegal Fermanagh border after 27 months of fighting. The fort will be turned over to Free State troops on Monday. Ulster government reportedly worries over a proposed bridge across the Tougherne to ease crossing into Bellek.
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Bellk
Ireland
Free State
Donegal- Fermanagh
Ulster
Wurriedts
Tougherne
Bellek
Belgians to Leave Dortmund in Early September
Aug 24 Brussels reports Belgian troops will evacuate Dortmund in the first days of September. The Lippewesel customs post may be abandoned as well if the situation remains favorable, and the class of 1923 might not be kept with the colors for two extra months. The Dawes plan gains parliamentary approval in Paris amid debate.
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Dortmund
Brussels
Lipre Belgique
Lippewesel
Chamber of Deputies
Dawes
Hermits
Wo ‘Herriot
the Figaro
France
Three Casualties Mark Sham Battle at Camp Knox
A 36 hour sham battle at Camp Knox involving 18 600 national guardsmen produced three serious casualties. The event ended near noon Saturday after 15 minutes of big gun fire and thousands of rounds. Frank S Barker of Covington may lose an eye from a cheek gash when a tank bumped a tree. John Hobabbs Loutaville was hurt trying to stop a runaway ammunition wagon. Lt Donald Kokomo suffered heat prostration but is recovering in the camp hospital.
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Louisville
Camp Knox
Frank S Barker
Covington
Barker
John Hobabbs Loutaville
Donald Kokomo
Lillian Harrison Plans Channel Swim Attempt in August
Lillian Harrison a 20 year old from Argentina prepares for a Channel swim from Cape Griz Nez toward Calais. She swam out to a point several miles east and back and hopes to attempt the Channel crossing by the end of August.
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Calais
France
Lilian Harrison
Argentina
Cape Griz-Nez
Miss Harrison
Death of Malcolm Robert Imbrie At Tehran Well Attack
A detailed report from Minneapolis dated August 24 describes the killing of Malcolm Robert Imbrie acting American consul at Tehran on July 18 by a fanatical mob at a sacred well. The mob attacked the consul, struck him with a sword, and broke into the hospital where he later died after severe injuries. The incident followed a violent assault at the well as crowds rioted with police and soldiers present.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Mal Robert Imbrie
Teheran
Persia
H P Siackard
George K End Imbrie
Wackard
Maimbrie
Chan
Jmbrie
Hackard
Mohammed
Sacred Well
Melvin Seymour
Cleir
Wal Timabrie
Drnavet
Carrie
Majo Imbrie
Defense Day Divides Lutherans Over War Views
A Bedford Pennsylvania church service on Defense Day sparked division as Dr Diffenderfer and Mr Carney aligned with defense mobilization while one member urged adherence to pacifist lines. The controversy centered on conflict avoidance versus preparation and the pastor’s stance drew mixed reactions from attendees.
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Mr Carney
Carney
Moses
Christian Church
Bedford Pa
Avai
Five Spanish Columns Operate in Morocco
Five Spanish columns push into Morocco forming a triangle of about 25 miles per side. Troops face rugged terrain with mountain ranges and broken ground, hindering advances. About 15 000 fresh troops are deployed to garrison posts and guard convoys along the Tau river fronts.
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Morocco
Petuin Morect
Spaith
Petaan
Uetf
Susada
Wilbur Welcomed In Torrential Rain In Boone Iowa
A torrential rain could not stop a public reception at the birthplace of Secretary of the Navy Curtis Wilbur in Boone Iowa. He arrived late afternoon, attended an informal banquet, and thanked the crowd without discussing national affairs. Two more engagements were added, a luncheon and a dinner in San Francisco, before returning to Washington on September 24.
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Boone
Iowa
Navy
Curtis Hb Wilbur
la Er
Wilbur
San Francisco
Washington
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League OF States
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Dundith
Nora
James Taig
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Tessa
Toasas Fk
Souron
U. S
Yorman
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Rhine
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Boss & Phelps
WaAsHincTon Parts
Julius Garfinckel & Co
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Better Business Bureau
National
Cooker
G Street
Buick
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