Andrews plans to enforce prohibition law amid miners strike
Philadelphia reports John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, signaling openness to reopening wage talks but warning operators may delay or derail a new joint conference. He noted miners would not strike today, yet chances of avoiding a wider stoppage appear slim as negotiations continue at Wilkes-Barre and with the citizens committee.
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Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
Lewis
John
Ors
M Lewis
Prisor Dies at CE Event Amid Investigation
An elderly man identified as Prisor died during an event at CE. Authorities opened an investigation and began causation inquiries to determine the cause of death and any contributing factors. Further details were not released.
Vincennes Plans 105th Anniversary Celebration of Capture
An exposition in Vincennes Indiana marking the 105th anniversary of George Rogers Clark capturing the city was launched with a special Vincennes Historical Society meeting. A proposal to extend the celebration statewide was discussed, aiming for a long event funded by stamps and coinage and coordinated with Indiana and federal authorities.
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Christopher B. Coleman
State Historical Commission
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Sligles Calif Dentist Commits Suicide in Struggle to Live
In Sligles California on August 27 Dr. Pune a dentist who killed with dental gas strangled himself as authorities described a fight to stay alive. The report notes he was battling for his life in superior court and ended his life with strangulation.
Leftit will leaves estate to widow and four daughters
The will of the late Charles G. Leftit probated this morning in circuit court leaves his entire estate, estimated at 75000 dollars including The Washington Herald and life insurance, to his widow and four daughters. Joseph B. Graham named executor with bond of 100000 dollars. The document, dated February 21, was witnessed by Dr. George and Clinton K Tharp, and directs life insurance and one third interest in the remainder to his wife. The remaining shares are to be divided equally among Ethel Hyatt, Sarah Sefrit Graham, Clair Sefrit Beeble, and Ruth Sefrit Bollenbacher. The will also nominates an attorney and outlines administration per terms.
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Charles G. Leftit
Washington Herald and Life Insurance
Joseph B. Graham
Sefrit
Clinton K. Tharp
George
Clinton K.tharp
Charles G. ‘Sefrit
Sargh Sefrit
Indiana
Ethel Hyatt
Harry Hyatt
Sefrit Graham
Clair Sefrit Beeble
Roy Scoble
Ruth Setrit Bollenbacher
Ray Bollenbacher
Visitors urged to view Coolidge’s son demotion
Corporal John Coolidge, son of the president, a regular army non-commissioned officer, has been demoted and denied assignment here. The notice calls for visitors to inspect the incident and its proceedings.
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Coolidge
John Coolidge
Regular Army
France and U S debt talks. terms not paralleled
A Washington report notes France will not receive debt settlement terms from the United States like those England obtained. Negotiations with France begin next month, with focus on annual payments and France’s overall debt load of about 9.08 million plus interest affecting its capacity to pay.
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Washington
France
England
American Debt Founding Commission
United States
Mt Olive Baptist Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Mt Olive Baptist Church two miles southeast of Montgomery in Barr township marks its centennial with a Sunday homecoming and all day meeting on the grounds. Ada Morgan, a Baptist Missionary school instructor in Tennessee, will speak in the forenoon. A 100th anniversary program follows in the afternoon as former members return for dinner and fellowship.
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Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Montgomery
Barr Township
Ada Morgan
Baptist Missionary
Tennessee
Unidentified man killed by train near Vincennes
Vincennes Indiana August 27 an unidentified negro was run down by a southbound train number 95 a half south of Busseron about 15 miles south of here this morning authorities reported.
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Vincennes
Ind
Busseron
Here
Murder at Elks Club in Huntifeton
Albert Weler aged 42 died from bullet wounds received at the Elks Club in Huntifeton yesterday. Julius Web men are not related. Authorities believe the shooter acted alone and may be mentally unsettled as the investigation continues.
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Huntifeton
Ind
Albert Weler
Elks’ Club
Julius Webmen
Lake Michigan Winds Cause Four Deaths
Winds from Lake Michigan drive high waves over the surface for sixteen hours. A woman named Mrs. A. is struck on a porch, and a man named Hayden faces legal action from his stepson, ending with a paid fine.
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Lake Michigan
Potato Show Highlights Yields At Farm Bureau Event
The B and O sponsored potato club at Farm Bureau offices featured nineteen exhibits. Hershel Oberst won first year class with 240 bushels per acre, followed by Dale Barber and Bernard Kavanaugh. In advanced class Don Tomey led, with Lewis Perkins and Roscoe Steward in second and third.
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Farm Bureau
Hershel Oberst
Dale Barber
Bernard Kavanaugh
Montgomery
Don Tomey
Elnora
Lewis Perkins
Washington
Roscoe Steward
Elsora
B. & O. Railroad
Radio features lineup across stations for tonight
A schedule of radio features lists KGO Oakland at 8 p m with Sab Up, WPG Atlantic City at 3 15 p m EDST recital, and major stations including WRC Washington WJZ New York WBZ Springfield WGY Schenectady showing US Marine Band at 7 30 p m EST. WEAF New York and others hook up, with WCTS WJAR WEEI WFI WCAE WSAI WCCO WOC WW WGR at 6 106 p m EDST featuring Joseph Knecht orchestra and Silver Mask tenor and WFAA Dallas at 11 15 p m CST instrumental quartet.
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KGO
Oakland
WPG
Atlantic City
WRC
Washington
WJZ
New York
WBZ
Springfield
WGY
Schenectady
U. S. Marine Band
WEAF
WCTS
WJAR
WEEI
WFI
WCAE
WSAI
WCCO
WOC
WGR
Joseph Knecht
Silver Mask
WFAA
Dallas
Brother of local man killed in fall
Ambrose Thompson 60 of Freetown died after falling from the back of a truck driven by Burret Lyon of Brownstown while returning from a peach orchard. The accident occurred as a hat blew away and Thompson attempted to grab it. He suffered a severe concussion and died eight hours later. Funeral was at the U B church in Freetown.
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Ambrose Thompson
Freetown
Inlaw
Burret Lyon
Brownstown
Mr. Thompson
Grant Thompson
Washington
Thompson
Weed expert tour to educate county farmers on weeds
A. A. Hansen and the county agent plan a tour of outer townships to teach farmers weed identification and the importance of weed control. They warn that many fields are weed filled and current methods fail. Poisonous weeds like white snake root and water hemlock have caused livestock poisoning. These plants are easily identified now.
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A. A. Hansen
Sint
Salesman Falls Ten Stories to His Death in Indianapolis
Max Leckner, 35, assistant general manager of Real Silk Hosiery Company, died after a fall from the tenth floor of an office building. The body narrowly missed a woman on the pavement. a window washer had died nearby last week. Family said he suffered fainting spells. it is believed an attack precipitated the plunge.
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Indianapolis
Max Leckner
Real Silk Hosiery
Hot on trail of Dr Howard's captors in Pekin
Four soldiers in Pekin on August 27 pressed the hunt for the bandits who abducted Dr Howard from the Rockefeller hospital. The pursuit intensified as the captors evaded capture just before the rescue attempt.
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DR. Howard
Pekin
China
Rockefeller Hospital
Howard
Unloaded oil rig moves toward Veale Township fields
An oil rig was unloaded in Washington today from the B and O railroad and hauled to the Veale township oil field near the Lee Singleton farm. The Lee Singleton area will host the new rig as other wells may be sunk, though unconfirmed. Pumping on the Johan M. Peek farm stopped late last night after drawing 30 to 40 barrels of oil by yesterday afternoon.
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Washington
Veale
Lee Singleton
Johan M. Peek
Ky Klan Council Pushes Secret Membership Measures
Buckdye Lake Aug 27 The Soecneteeet council of the Ky Klan met in secrecy as newspapers published a speech by an imperial officer urging a return to public masking and secret membership. Resolutions for drastic punishment of hers were drafted.
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Buckdye Lake
Soecneteeet Council
The
Ky Klan Wen
Debs Support Factions Clash at Indiana Convention
In Terre Haute on August 27 delegates and officers of local unions gather for a heated session. Debates focus on resolutions and plans for the 1926 convention. Wayne and Vincenties expected to contest the convention location as the gathering proceeds.
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Terre Halle
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
Debs Tnt
Wayne and Vincenties
Temorr
France Likely to Accept Debt Settlement Terms
London August 27 French Finance Minister Caillaux returned to the tentative debt settlement reached in Whieton Churchhill discussions. The question of lenient treatment for France on her United States debt will be submitted to a special French cabinet meeting. It is regarded as certain France will accept the terms.
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London
Caillaux
Whieton Churchhill
America
France
United States
Fernch
Chilly In Middle West Flarebacks Across Midwest
Chicago August 27. A flareback of unseasonable weather sweeps the middle west bringing strong winds and a fall chill. Temperatures dipped to the low sixties overnight as the cool spell continues through the region.
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Middle West
Chicago
Dawes Celebrates 60th Birthday in Chicago Lunch
Vice President Dawes marked his sixtieth birthday in Chicago with a luncheon hosted by the Japanese Ambassador Matsudaira and attended by notable guests. The event highlighted diplomatic ties as the day passed in a formal celebration.
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Chicago
Dawes
Matsurada
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