Two Boys Drowned While Wading at Shoals
Two sons of William Gerkin, prominent farmer near Shoals, drowned in White River yesterday afternoon around 4.00. The six and seven year old boys waded near the river tank and were swept into deeper water by a strong current. A passerby raised the alarm and neighbors searched by boat with hooks and nets. One body was found early this morning after teams worked through the night.
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William Ger
Fyrmer
Shoals
White River
Tie Ran Fur -Hery
Goon O Srood
Uylshbure
Sram Bhoals
Arendi
Democratic National Chairman Chosen in Chicago
In Chicago a woman named Norman EB. Muck is noted as elected or selected for a Democratic national chair position. The report cites Indianapolis advice and references Wisak afternoon, with Buffalo and New York also mentioned in passing.
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Fle
Indianapolis
Norman EB
Buffalo
Ny York
Chicate Inday
GITY STREETS COMPLETED BY Oscar Perkins Contractor
Oscar Perkins, contractor, completes gravel road system in the city and award goes to John N. Moore & Company. Perkins is a veteran gravel road builder of ten years. His home is in Elnora. St. John’s Church, the Rev. C. B. Hodge, vicar. Holy communion and sermon at 8:20 a.m. No other service. All are cordially invited.
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Oscar Perkins
John N. Moore & Company
Perkins
Byaliesa
Elnora
St. John's Church
Ev. C. BH
Hodge
Cartatty
Shoals visit ends with mistaken soda tasting incident
Warm day at Shoals prompts Senator Mattingly and Attorney Elmer Hastings to seek cooling at a soft drink parlor. They drink what they believe is Barkapatia soda, but it tastes off, described as velveteen or Ary beer, prompting humorous confusion in a small town scene.
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Shoals
Mattingly
Elmer
B. Hastings
Americans Win Marathon at Olympic Games Declared Winner
Article reports the United States winning the marathon with Heffernan and Forshaw placing second and third amid controversy after Italian Derando collapsed late. Officials carried Derando across. protest by Americans led to a disputed result. Also lists event results and notes Bryan's retirement from active work.
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America
Hayes
Heffernan
South Africa
Forshaw
Weldon
Derando
S. U.K
United States
United Eiredom
Fragmentary OCR Note Highlights Unclear Event
The readable text is garbled with names and places unreadable. It mentions a game and people but lacks coherent facts or dates. The segment appears to be an unfinished sports or civic brief with scattered proper nouns and no verifiable details.
Camping trip ends with mixed memories for local trio
Returned from camping Sin Sebafield Clu anil Don Overton report four days away riding home through Wilte tiger la the forke area. They describe rough conditions and weariness after the trip.
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Sin Sebafield
Don Overton
Glerk Willey
Confession in Gould Plot Reveals Testimony Harbors Plot Details
In New York Frank Gould hearing on alleged conspiracy to manufacture divorce evidence began Friday with testimony from Miss Mabel MacCausland and Miss Julia Fleming. Fleming allegedly to wed soon. MacCausland claimed to have sought money for signing an affidavit. Prosecution hinted at further cross examination and adjournment to Tuesday. Philadelphia storms caused $250,000 in damages across Southern New Jersey.
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New York
Frank Jay Gould
Daire
Ben ‘Teal
Julia Fleming
Menéles
Hsat
Mms
Carpet
Mabel Macruslan
Gould
Ben Héa
aeChustan
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Sutfe
Efor
Renomination desires in New York governor race
A July statement from New York governor Charles Hughes expresses desire to be renominated by the Republican party. He cites reasons for his actions and notes past private opinions about renomination. A July 25 notification from the party committee requests arrangements for August meetings and possible acceptance.
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Saranac Ind
N.Y
Charles
BoveErnof
Tyreasong
Indui
Sherman
N. Ya
Cor Oight
Burrows
Conn Supports Marshall for Governor in Indiana
The Indiana scene centers on G. Conn backing Marshall for governor on the independence line. Secretary Reiley states Conn will not run on the Hearst or Democratic tickets. Procter says Conn will accept the nomination if offered and will campaign for the ticket.
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Charles F.S. Neat
Lebanon
Chairotan
Independence Party
Indiana
Con
Telios
ReUey
Democratic Organization
Hag
Hhai Cong
Hoare
Robert Procter
Elk- Wart County Democratic Committee
Hnd
Conn
Procter
Penn
Betley
Coon
Ansport Lhominy
Marshill
Whitin
Reiley
Keen
Bryan
Reon
Runaway Injures Jesse Sum During Wagon Delivery
A runaway incident on Main Street injures Jesse Sum from Sung Brothers firm while delivering ice to saloons. The horse bolted, causing Sum to be thrown and sustain head injuries before fellow workers and witnesses reached the scene.
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Disserm
Sung Brothas
Lee
Ms. Sum
Malin
Samuce
Visiting at St Marys of the Wounds and local notes
The record lists visitors at St Marys of the Wounds and mentions assorted local items. It notes Chief Metzger’s possible arrest, Nugent’s return from Jamestown, and Proactor Langilin in the city. It also covers a Flint M. H. church event with Rev and Mrs Fred W fart, boyish mischief on Main Street, and rental of the Graham home to E G Owens with future move to Southern California due to ties to local figures and events.
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Eliza Graham
Heten Scudder
South Side
Graham
E. G. Owens
California
Will Plead Guilty After Embezzling Bank Funds
William F. Walker, wanted for embezzling 363040 from the Savings Bank of New Britain and about 56000 from the Connecticut Baptist Conference, was captured in a Mexican mining camp and brought to Hartford. He expects to plead guilty when arraigned before Judge Shumway in Superior Criminal Court.
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Hartford
Conn
William F. Walker
Savings Bank ‘of
New Britain
Connecticut Baptist Conference
Thomas F. Egan
State Police Départment
I. J. Hoffman
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Los Angeles
California
Walker
Ensenada
Mexico
Shumway
Superior Criminal Court
Welker
Seel By & Representa
Bloody Friday and violent incidents across Omaha area
A jumble of reports describes murders, suicides, accidents, and criminal tangles in Omaha and surrounding areas. Incidents include a man dying after a street fall, Olaf Siegers wounded from a streetcar attack, foreman Lo. Kran's suicide, and various injuries from strikes and collisions.
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Opal
Ned
Wis
Omaha
Jae South Omata
Olaf Siegers
Lo. Kran
Jos Migsins
Linpis
Kennard
George Roberts
President Urged to Order Prosecution of Railroads for Freight Increases
A demand is sent to the President asking the Attorney General to initiate contempt proceedings against Missouri Pacific and Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railways. The letter seeks enforcement of a court decree on rail freight increases slated to take effect August 19, arguing railroads threaten law and commerce and urging strict enforcement of the mandate.
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Chartuuti
Inky
Imemediate Prod
Tenebeas
Tid Skippers Association of Chidinnatthes
United
Oyster Bay
Vrosling Welda
Trailroads
Tt.sd
Genera
Missouri Pacific
Chicago, Ruck & Pavilib
Iowa
Liquor Flows From Guthrie State Agency Basement
Report from Guthrie notes a spill of beer whiskey wine and bootlegged spirits from the State Liquor Agency basement. Workers rolled kegs bottles and demijohns through the building to the Cimarron River amid a flood of liquor and laughter from onlookers. Night Riders threaten rail service amid ongoing tension over right of way and safety.
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Guthrie, Or
State Liquor Agency
Guthrie
Bheer
Able Sewer Nuar
Cimarron River
Cimarran
Rocked the Church and Community Complaints Grow
Local church tensions rise as residents complain about ongoing issues at Bethany House. Officials state multiple concerns and pledge to address them, with repeated calls for transparency and reforms from parishioners.
A D Fairhurst Dies After Ill Health Large Business Figure
Obituary notes the death of A D Fairhurst a prominent local businessman after a long illness. He leaves behind a widow and several children, including Miss Essie Fairhurst, Claude Fairhurst, and two sons and two daughters.
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Trdng
Essie Fairhurst
Claude Fairhurs
Big Four Shops Tied Up by Strike Threats
On July 26 1923 guards and sheriffs swore in for protection as 2623 workers were gathered at the Big Four railroad shops in Priocéton Indiana. The potential strike halted normal operations and officials warned of possible work actions.
Prof Garten's Ohio vacation and Nazi Association visit
The article notes Prof J B Garten's trip to Ohio during vacation and mentions his attendance at the Nazi Association gathering. It reports movements and return to home with limited context and unclear sequence of events.
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J.B Garten
Hish
Ohio
Nazi Association
Inter
Emery Montgomery Elected Head of History at Sheridan High
One of Daviesd county's young men Emery Montgomery has been elected head of the history department at Sheridan High School. Mr Montgomery formerly taught in Hazallton County and is noted for specialized study in local history.
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Emery
Beep
Sheridan
Mohtga
Hazallton County
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St. Mary's of the Wounds
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Jamestown
B. G Langilin
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