Pilgrims Landing Again in New England on Harding Visit
Thousands jam Plymouth as President Harding joins tercentenary celebrations of the Pilgrims landing. The Mayflower arrives, a parade features descendants of settlers and Indians, Priscilla Alden appears, and dignitaries swirl through a bustling waterfront pageant marking 301 years since the voyage from Defishaven.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
Mass
Hardingad
Harding
Defishaven
Priscilla Alden
Symouth
Barnstable
Old Colony
Oxbury
Bridgewaters
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Joan Alden
Kootone Bansuka
Charlotte Mitcheell
Mayfower Ag
May Fly Big Airship Over Pacific Coast
London reports American aeronauts may pilot the dirigible ZR-2 across the continent to the Pacific coast. If flown, the craft built by Britain as the R-3S would be turned over to American flyers around August for coast defense service.
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Pacific Coast
United Press
London
Sontinent
Pacific
250 Go Back to Work in Sioux City Shops
Two hundred fifty men who were laid off May 25 returned to work this morning at the Sioux City shops of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha railway. The restart involved workers in the Missers, Harvester, in Azure, Reynaldue, and related lines as shown in the advertisement.
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Sioux City
Associated Press
Chiago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omahea Railway
Harvester
Reynaldue
Chicago to Start Daily Air Service to Northern Cities
The Associated Press reports that Triangle Airways, Inc. will begin daily air passenger service from Chicago to Milwaukee Detroit and other Lake Michigan cities within weeks. Flight times to Milwaukee average about 65 minutes with stops at Racine and Kenosha. Detroit trips will take about four hours.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Milwaukee
Detroit
Lake Michigan
The
Triangle Airways, Inc
Racine
Kenosha
Racine Opens Municipal Work Program for Idle Men
Racine Wisconsin launches a public works plan to employ 200 to 309 unemployed residents. Three hundred men reported to department heads to work on street, cemetery, and park projects funded by a $150,000 bond. Initiative led by Thomas Kearney Jr. with support from the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs and a city charities committee.
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Associated Press
Racine
Wis
Ang
Thomas Kearney, Jr
Racine Commercial Club
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Common Council
Northcliffe papers clear up interview mystery in London
United Press reports that Northcliffe newspapers in London published denials about a quoted alleged interview between King George and Premier Lloyd George. The Times and Daily Mail echoed H Wickham Steed’s denial, stating the so called mystery is now cleared up.
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United Press
London
Aug. L
Lord Northcliffe
Northcliffe
Socialist Sheet Criticizes Legion for Prisoner Release
The New York Call, a Socialist daily, published an editorial attacking the American Legion for opposing the release of political prisoners. It labeled the legion as the American black and taps and alleged that many in the group have engaged in kidnapping and mob actions against citizens.
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United Press
New York
New York Call
Socialist Daily
American Legion
the Legion
American Black and Taps
Steel plants begin to boost production in Youngstown district
Youngstown district steel plants started a week of higher activity with open hearth production around 50 percent capacity, a notable improvement after weeks of weaker output. Carnegie Steel plans about 85 percent of normal operation for the week.
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Associated Press
Youngstown, O
Youngstown
Carnegie Steel Company
President Pledges Nation to Carry High Ideals of Freedom
President Harding spoke at Plymouth tercentenary praising disarmament hopes and the Pilgrims seed of tolerance. He warned against centralized Washington power and affirmed religion as a key to good government. He lauded New England's role in freedom, representative democracy, and colonial influence on modern constitutionalism.
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Plymouth
Associated Press
Maas
United States
Harding
New England
Washington
Virginia Shore
Massachusetts Bay
Virginia
Old South Church
Stern Old Fathers
Bork
Tyre
Experience Brake on Theories in Harding Plymouth Address
President Harding warned against drifting into unproven theories while urging balance. He said America should welcome new ideas but rely on experience, keeping feet on earth as it pursues human brotherhood and high attainments. The practical mind of the Pilgrims should guide aspirations, he stated.
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Harding
Plymouth
Depositors Safe as Michigan Avenue Trust Bank Loot Revealed
Chicago August 1 United Press reports the Michigan Avenue Trust Co. will not lose a cent to creditors. Directors say the shortage caused by bank president Warren C Spurgin, missing for 11 days, could reach 1.5 million dollars. The bank remains solvent with officials possibly spared indictment as the shortage is explained by director statements.
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Department of Agriculture
Charles City
Lsg
Tof Albert Bene
Nigona
Charles ‘City
Cedar Rap
Ide Daveppert
Michigan Avenue Trust
Pany
Warren C. Spursin
States Attorney's Office
Spurgin
Weather Summary From Iowa to Wisconsin Slippery Roads Alert
Northern Iowa reports heavy rains over the past 24 hours making dirt roads slick or muddy with limited visibility. Central areas show intermittent showers while forecasts predict statewide rain and east region showers tonight into Tuesday. Temperatures and conditions vary with lingering fog, mud, and damp surfaces across cities including Algona Charles City Des Moines La Crosse Maron City Waterloo Waverly.
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Algona
Charles City
Des Moines
la Crosse
Maron City
Waterloo
Waverly
Iowa
Midnight Blaze Destroys Eldora Business Block
A fire starting midnight in the Wisner theatre basement destroyed the Eldora business block, threatening the courthouse and county jail. The four hour blaze damaged the cupola of the courthouse and caused losses including the post office records, Haas dry goods stock, a bottling plant, barbershop, and American Legion clubrooms. Insurance coverage totaled 76,000 with building value around 100,000. local and Union fire units aided the response, preventing courthouse damage.
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Eldora
Wisner
Haas Dry Goods
American Legion
Ackley
Union
Woman Faces Quiz in Poisoning Case Eight Years On
Chicago August 1 Mrs John Demmer to be questioned by State's Attorney Lloyd Heth regarding deaths of Fred Kolze and his wife exhumed last week after burial eight years. A third body John Demmer husband of Mrs Demmer to be exhumed as soon as coroner obtains legal right. Poisoning suspected by the coroner in this case as well. Mrs Demmer acted as housekeeper for Fred Kolze following the death.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Demmer
Lloyd Heth
Fred Kolze
Demmer
Peter M. Hoffman
Colby
Texas Governor Seeks Klan Suppression Legislation
Governor proposes to strengthen Texas laws to break up secret Ku Klux Klan type organizations. The special message was delivered to the legislature as part of an effort to curb extremist activity.
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United Press
Austin
Texas
Farmer Is Hurt by Tire Explosion Near Beetown
Beetown farmer Mobart Doll was seriously injured in an automobile tire explosion. He apparently may be permanently blind after he scratched the tire, causing the blast to eject dirt and sand into his eyes with great force.
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Lodge
Senator Lodge
Vertake Bint
Lancaster
Wis
Mobart Doll
Beetown
Here
Doll
Building Now Leads in Men Back at Work in Chicago
Labor questionnaires from 203 concerns in the seventh federal reserve district show Chicago firms leading recovery with a 2.7 percent rise in employed men and a small payroll gain of two tenths. Districtwide, employment fell 0.8 percent in June. payrolls dropped 3.8 percent. Compared with a year ago, district payrolls were down 4.5 percent, with Chicago down 1.5 percent.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Seventh Federal Reserve District
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Polite Four Bandits Again Operate in Chicago
Four Chicago bandits known for their polite manners robbed a couple in Perkins car. They halted Larl H. Perkins and Miss Bessie Merwin and ordered them to stop before relieving Perkins and guiding Merwin home. The assailants then directed Perkins to where his machine could be found.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Larl H. Perkins
Bessie Merwin
Perkins
Merwin
Paers
Carpenters Return to Work at Webster Site
Workers resumed labor today after an April 1 strike, earning 87 cents an hour. If the hotel project continues under open shop terms, management says completion will follow the same pace and method.
Oklahoma Reports 342 Pellagra Cases
Oklahoma health authorities in 23 counties report 342 pellagra cases to state health commissioner A R Lewis. The Aug 1 bulletin from Oklahoma City notes the spread across counties and ongoing surveillance by health authorities.
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Oklahoma
Assurmed
Oklahoma City
Okla
A. R. Lewis
Sheriff Promotes Quick Arrest If Governor Arrives
Springfield, Aug 1 United Press Sheriff Henry Mester holding warrants for the arrest of Gov Len Small on embezzlement charges said the governor will reach Springfield Tuesday or Wednesday and will be arrested on arrival. He warned against outside interference and vowed further arrests if warrants are blocked as he proceeds to serve them.
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United Press
Springfield
Henry Mester
Len Small
Settlement on basis of new Dominion in Ireland talks
Dublin reports indicate a settlement on the Irish question, with De Valera and cabinet accepting an enlarged offer from Britain creating a republic in all but name. Ulster to keep a subordinate parliament for now. Arthur O’Brien returned from London with possible communication from Lloyd George. Contained talks suggest Irish parliament may be released for a cabinet decision. Developments expected as Sinn Fein debates concessions for full independence.
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Great Britain
Ireland
Ulster
Arthur O'Bhea
London
Lloyd George
Dominion
Dail Wirwann
Perttipn
Te Valera
Vabod
Witehand
Astang
Boven
Tual Treland Ig
Domintop
Comada
Tign
de Vallera
Prova
Dublin
Arthur O'Brien
Gaelic League
Sinn Fein
England
Noted New York Beauty Divorced in Reno
New York society figure Natalia Morley-Black Lang of New York and Newport has obtained a Reno divorce from Karl Lans. Mrs Lang, famed for her beauty, drew praise from Will Pogaus who called her one of America's rare beauties. The Nevada case referenced a defense about a difficult mother-in-law.
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New York
Reno
Natalia Morley-Black Lang
Newport
Qarl Lans
Coal Blockades Docks at Head of the Great Lakes
Minneapolis dispatch reports docks at the head of the lakes nearly blockaded by coal. W. W. Broughton says demand is low, though a rise is expected soon. He warns the total tonnage received through July 22 may not reach last year, risking a Northwest coal shortage.
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Head of the Great Lakes
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
W.W. Broughton
Tmnfess
Broughton
Northwest
Daeluth
Superior
Ashland
May Turn Taxing Powers to Force Down High Prices
United Press reports in Washington that the House Ways and Means Committee considers using federal taxing power to lower high prices. The plan would tax luxuries fully at their selling price if they exceed a fair average, instead of only the amount over the threshold.
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United Presss
Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Three States File Extradition Requests Over Bank Robbery
Three states seek to extradite OConnor known as Terrible Tommy from Chicago to Des Moines for the Drake Park bank robbery and a prior train robbery, with Minnesota pursuing charges for a train robbery and murder of a policeman in Chicago. Miss Jaluea Rose Sell helped identify him.
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Tommy" O'Connor
Chicago
St. Fanus
Towa
Des Moines
Oconnor
Jaluea Rose Sell
Banklerk
Drake Park
Minnesota
Proticeman
Grain Growers Cuk Officers Salaries Reduced
Salaries for 19 executive officials of the United States Grain Growers Inc were cut to 16000 a year each totaling 29700 annually. The reductions follow a request by president C H Gustafson secretary Frank Ss treasurer W G BE and Clifford counsel. Directors pay fell from 25 to 20 a day.
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Associated Prensa. Ghienzo
United States Grain Growers, Inc
C. H. Gustafson
Frank
W. G. BE
Clifford
Notable Nomination Shifts in Nebr Senate Race
Aug 1 report notes Ennis Wo Cronin, serving as marshal for the district, sent to Washington. Nomination dynamics surface as the Senate weighing a United and Nebr district ballot, with reference to Xba Ska Marsaat in sparse OCR text.
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Ennis Wo Cronin
Washington
United & District of Nebr
Senate
Baseball results today across the National League
United Press reports scattered box scores from games in St Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Washington New York Philadelphia Chicago and Boston. Batteries and key players for each matchup are listed with batters and pitchers noted for multiple clubs.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Shuy Haines
Clemor
Pittsburgh
Boston
McQnNeill
Adams
Cincinnati
New York
I Markle
Win
Brogey
Jarrell Cheeves
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Bari
Hoyt and Schang
Philadelphia
Chicago
Wilks Naylor
Perkin
Shoe Kid
Bush and Rue
Trotsky Sees War as Way to Feed Russia
Soviet war minister Trotsky argues war would pressure Europe to supply food for famine hit Russia. Hoover instructs Walter Brown to proceed with relief talks in Riga with Soviet authorities, aiming to begin food shipments to Petrograd and surrounding areas, including medical aid.
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Russia
Tom
Poland
Europe
Leon Trotsky
Hoover
United Press
Washington
D. C
Walter
Jvman Brown
American Relief Administron
London
Rij
Maxim Gorky
Rusia
Riga
Danzig
Petrograd
Commerce
Burlington Bay 16 Drowns in Shallow Water Under Bridge
August Schach, 16, of Burlington, drowned Sunday afternoon under the citizens bridge while swimming in the Mississippi river. His younger brother Robert nearly drowned in a heroic effort to save him. The boys were en route to the Gazette bathing beach, opened that day, and August was the river’s first drowning victim of the summer.
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Associated Press
Burlington
August Schach
Citizens
Missippi
Robert
August
Gazette
Parisian Modiste Forecasts Styles For Fall
Parisian modiste Mme Languin of Paris predicts fall fashion with long loose garments, double belts, and a youthful line. Embroidery is to be used extensively across designs.
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United Press
Paris
Mme. Languin
Cotton crop report shows below ten year average
Washington August 1 The cotton crop condition on July 1 was 64.7 percent of normal, down from 69.2 percent the prior month and 74.1 percent on July 25, 1924. The Agriculture Department estimated the 19 year average at 76.4 percent.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
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