Texas Democrats seek Republican help in dilemma
Washington report notes Texas Democrats urge Republican leaders to nominate a strong Texan for the U.S. Senate to appeal to disaffected Democratic voters. The piece cites Ferguson and Mayfield as unlikely nominees and argues a capable Republican candidate could reshape Texas political fate for 1940s national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mark Sullaivan
Washington
D. C
James JG. Ferguson
Paul B. Mayfield
Ku Klux Klan
United States
Ferguson
Mayfield
Republican National
Senate
Republican Party
United States Senate
Culberson
John H. Kirby
Houston
Tera
Aston Feretson
Clair Ahere
Giant Seaplane Soars Toward Amazon River Exploration
The giant seaplane San Paio Correia lifts from Essington yards bound for New York on its two week voyage toward the Amazon interior. On board are Dr. B Pinto Martinez, a Penn graduate, and Lieut. Walter Hinton, NC-4 veteran. The craft carries two Liberty engines, extra parts, 600 gallons of gasoline, fuel stations planned up the Amazon, and a radio to stay in touch on the 000 mile mission.
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International News
Philadelphia
San Paio Correia
Delaware River
Essington Yacht Yard
New York
Tropics
Amazon River
B. Pinto Martine
University of Pennsylvania
Walter Hinton
Liberty
Oo Company
Wias
Amazon
Brazil
Troops Guard Joliet Shops After Riot
Four companies of state troops patrolled the Elgin Joliet & Eastern railroad shops where rioting occurred. Crowds near the shops were dispersed as soldiers posted guard. Sheriff James A. Newkirk remained in extremely serious condition after being shot in yesterday’s battle that left a railroad detective and a striker dead.
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Joliet
Elgin, Joliet
American Balloons Compete for Bennett Cup Honors
International dispatch from Geneva reports Maj Oscar Westover piloting the US Army gas bag to a landing at Zengeven Hungary, 50 miles southeast of Budapest, the longest leg in the Bennett Cup races. The U S Navy balloon landed in Bavaria, about 500 miles from Geneva, while others traveled north and east indicating cross currents in the high-altitude clouds.
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Geneva
James Gordon Bennmett
Zen- Vgoven
Lothers
International Miners Urge Financial Help for U S Strikers
Frankfort on Main Germany Aug 8 The congress of the International Federation of Miners urged every national miners organization to contribute 10000 dollars to support the coal strike in the United States. It also decided not to cut European coal production to aid the American strikers.
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Frankfort-on-Main
Congress of the International Fanleration of Miners
Organization of
United States
Europe
Refusal to Sanction Appeal by Wilson Assassins
The attorney general refused to sanction a law appeal to the House of Lords by Joseph O Sullivan and Reginald Dunn, sentenced to hang August 10 for the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson. Counsel for the two had applied for permission last week to appeal.
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Prasad London
House of Lords
Joseph O'Sullivan
Reginald ‘Dunn
Henry Hughes Wilson
Shopcraft Strike May Tieup Mexican Roads
Advices received today by the American Federation of Labor indicate an imminent railroad tieup in Mexico. Mexican Union railroad employees warn cessation of all international transportation within a day or two if the Shopcrafts strike in the United States remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DB. C
American Federation of Labor
Mexico
Mexican Union Railroad
Texas Democrats Divided Over Clear Choice Between Alternatives
A fragment notes Texas Democrats facing a difficult selection between two options, with many dissuaded from party unity. It mentions Republicans seeking a more agreeable alternative and references the New York Evening Post copy.
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Texas
Naw York Ryening Post
Gains Five Pounds, Now He's Too Fat to Enter His Store
New York August 8 Milton Lubin Day lost the distinction of running the smallest store in the world after gaining five pounds. The Times Square shop measured six feet frontage with a triangular interior three and a half feet deep. Lubin Jewelry did over two hundred thousand dollars annually. Once weighing 100 pounds he rose to 105, making it impossible to squeeze into the shop.
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New York
Milton Lubin
Times Square
Lubin
Bo Long
Tong War Flare Roars Through New York Chinatown
In Chinatown New York a long smouldering tong feud erupted with gunfire last night. A tong leader was dying and two women companions were seriously wounded as police and detectives flood the area amid fears of swift reprisals.
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New York
Chinatown
Sorority Girls in Pajamas Fight Lakeside Fire
A bucket brigade of 20 pajama clad sorority girls saved Lakeside summer cottages from destruction after a fire destroyed a grocery store and the Alpha Gamma Nu cottage. Their quick action prevented the flames from spreading to the beachside frame structures.
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Lakeside
Mich
Aug. S
Alpha Gamma Nu
Radical agitator may run afoul of Nebraska sheriff
William Foster, an alleged seditionist expelled from Colorado, is expected in Lincoln. Sheriff Ira Miller will intercept and investigate him upon arrival, with Gov. Melville and State Sheriff Gus Hyers involved in coordinating actions and potential handling of the restricted literature cited as cause for expulsion.
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Nebraska
United Pressy
Lincoln
Neb
William
Foster
Colorado
Ira Miller
Lancaster County
Miller
Melelvte
Gus A. Hyers
Hali
Hyers
Omaha
Strike settlement near as coal leaders meet
Union leaders and coal operators gathered in Cleveland to finalize a national settlement plan for the soft coal strike. John L. Lewis and operator chiefs expressed optimism for an immediate resumption of negotiations with anthracite groups to follow.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Ang
Illinois
Indiana
John Tt.lewis
Lewis
Sinstead Press
Cleveland
John L. Lewis
Ilitnaia
Ohio
West Virginia
Alao
Pittsburgh
Harry N. Taylor
Southwestern Coal Operators
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tomor- Tow
Healthful living linked to longer life in study
United Press reports census data show women in low necked dresses live longer than men in heavy coats. National average life expectancy: men 66.28, women 67.41. city dwellers average 61.56 for men and 34.77 for women. Kansas leads in longevity, Washington, D C residents longest lived in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Census
Benpita Tha Waila
Kansas
Wisconsin
Rebels Oppose Free State Troop Advance In Kerry
Dublin dispatch says Free State forces push south through Kerry from Winglebay amid stubborn resistance north of the Kenmare River. Fighting rages east of Waterville as a cable link to the U S and Northern Europe is disrupted. Reports say Eamon de Valera moves south with supporters, with battle lines near Rathkeale Broadford Askeaton and Ballingarry. Ten republican soldiers killed at Newcastlewest as Free State troops take the town.
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Dublin
Free State
Kerry
Winglebay
Kenmare
Waterville
Vin
Rathkeale
Broadford
Askerton
Ballingarry
Newcastlewest
Limerick
Cork
I C C Begins Report on Engine Condition
The Interstate Commerce Commission started a study to report to the Senate on the condition of locomotives and rolling stock nationwide. If permitted by the resolution the commission will submit reports from 50 locomotive inspectors and the Senate could have the information within two weeks.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Fragmentary Courier Notice From Old Times
Incomplete OCR text from The Courier references a time at 5:80 or 5:30 and mentions a boy, an errant event, and a copy of the petition to be sent. The passage is garbled with missing names and details about submission to an office.
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Eattier
Eaneiye
Coal Mine Guard at Staunton Fires On Intruders
At Staunton Indiana eight men tried to break guard lines around state operated mines at daybreak. A sentry fired four shots and dispersed them with no return fire. General Tyndall ordered sentries to fire only when necessary for self defense. Progress in mining improved as derailments were repaired and sixty four workers were on duty to run the Rowland collieries.
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Staunton
Ind
Tyndall
Rowland
Mexico Nearing U S Recognition, Observers Say
United States recognition of Mexico appears near after President Obregon moves to ratify a treaty with American bankers.Observers expect quick action within days as Congress backs the financial agreement drafted in New York by De la Horta and U.S. financiers. Obregon reportedly told an American visitor that tensions with the United States could end soon.
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Bs United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Obregon
Mexican Congress
New York
de la Horta
Food Authority
Rail labor talks pivot as unions press national settlement
Washington Aug 8 union leaders push for national action on railway shop strike. President Harding contemplates a congressional program to handle coal and railroad crises, seeking full House attendance next week. Stone calls a Washington conference with railway brotherhood chiefs to avert transport collapse. Seniority not a bar, officials say as 74,000 shop workers remain off duty.
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Federal
Federal Court of Appeals
A.B. Anderson
Indianapolis
Zien
D. C
New Jegland
Middle Western
Spencer
Federal Central Committee
New England
Maine
Terre Haute
Associated Press
Ind
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association
A. M. Ogle
National Coal Association
Oxta
Fy Lue
Washington, D. C
Beian
Herding
House Reconyaona
Wanaala
White House
House
Congress
Gals Brotherhood Palicy
Graveland
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhoad of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Chicago
Ben Hooper
United States Railway- Labor Board
Illinois Considers Coal Digging Plan for Winter
Aug 9 Illinois moves to dig coal for the coming winter with Governor Len Small arriving and meeting the state fuel administrator. Early steps focus on supplying fuel to households public utilities and essential industries. The governor will later confer with the Association of Commerce and Manufacturers' association.
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Cialenga
Illinois
Len Small
Association of Commerce
Tlhingis
Manufacturers' Association
I C Trestles Damaged by Incendiary Blaze
Two Illinois Central trestles at Church station near Belleville were damaged by fire early today. One trestle was so badly damaged that travel over it was halted. Authorities believe the blaze was incendiary.
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Belleville
Illinois Central Railroad
Church Station
Highways Weather Report Covers Iowa Towns
Moraine reported at several points, routes listed include Charles City and Mason City. The subjoined report names Jigena sons and towns such as Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque La Crosse and Wa varly with general road conditions noted as good.
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U. S. Department_of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Charles City
Sons
Jigena
Charles Otty
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Dex Moines
Dubuqua
la A Ean Wis
Mason City
Wavarly
Predicts Long Bitter Warfare for Irish
On the eve of death Marty Boland former secretary to Eamon de Valera in the United States died from wounds received while resisting arrest. The Prue state government published no letter he was alleged to have written to Sinn Fein ambassador in Paris. Boland warned the fight in Ireland would be long.
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Marty Boland
Hameon de Valera
United States
Pruee
Seaman O'Kelly
Sinn Fein
Paris
Boland
Ireland
Swatow burying 28 000 dead after devastating typhoon
The typhoon’s aftermath in Swatow leaves 28 000 bodies recovered, a death toll far exceeding official estimates and devastating the city. Relief efforts mobilize as British aid and Hong Kong benevolence converge, with food and funds pledged for survivors and relief groups. In Shanghai the storm worsens along the coast, with fears of more fatalities and reports of a wrecked ship off Zanghai.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Tynhoon Etricken
Hongi
Swatow
Muc Uicipal
Nea
Tnternational
Shanghai
China
City Considers Joint Power Plant Offer From Citizens Gas
City council weighs accepting Citizens Gas and Electric Co. offer to burn waterpower rights and share poles and equipment. Estimate costs reach about 460000 with dam, turbines, generators, wiring, and extensions. Mayor A E Gnagy and Auditor William Webb discuss bond needs and potential annual losses versus private utilities.
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Citizens Gas & Electric Co
A. E. Gnagy
Austin Hurt
Burt
Gosgy
Citizens Gag & Eflectii Co
William H. Webb
Union ‘Mill’ Company
Gr Gas
Electric Co
Webb
Nicipality
Ne Waterpower
City Electrical
Spector
Arlise
C. W Harvey
California
West Mill
Arcight
Fourth Street
Harvey Avld
Jones & Hover
Independence
Sand
Wabbt
Mart Wyant
Finalsigt
American Gas Company of
Philadelphia
Waterloo Company
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Cedar Falls
Lie Shia Oe
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U. S
Henry Wilson
William Z. Foster
Colorado Rangers
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Parley
U.S
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Harding
Aak Congress
Stone
Washington, D
Southern Railway System
Mobile & Ohio
Southern
Amerio
Detroi
Detroit
Cass
Bas
Philadelphi
Habertse
Boston
I Morten
St. Louis
Washington St. Louis
Davis
Col
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Sand Sehing
Nana Cenamach O
Fer Nl Varyan
Beerand Walters
R. Mn
League
H. BE
Hargrave
Brooklyn
Jelly Reuther
Philadelphia Batteries
Hank Meadows
Mo jSchmide
Winters
No An
Mia i Eidkton Ani Goech
Niine
Berrison Andl
Henline
St Louis-Baston
I.C
Toma
Burt WO
Waterloo
Iowa
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