Yankee Airmen Face Hard Battle in Moroccan Camps
In Morocco near the Rift mountains, 16 American airmen of the revived Lafayette Escadrille, led by Col. Charles Sweeney, train two weeks before front deployment. They face perilous mountain terrain, isolation, and anti colonial resistance as French and Spanish forces push to defeat the Rif tribes before October rains. Generals praise their arrival for boosting morale and acknowledge US officers may wear khaki uniforms like 1917.
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Morocco
United Stas
Lafayette Eserdrille
Charles Sweeney
Europe
France
Rift Mountains
Africa
Riff
Spain
Naulin
War Ministry
United States
Sadi Lecointe
Experts See Anthracite Strike Less Likely Amid Reserves
Field authorities argue the anthracite strike may be avoided due to ample reserves and fuels available. They suggest government coordinated fuel distribution could meet normal needs, while retail dealers may push prices higher. Public alarm remains minimal as railroads and industry adapt, and improved coke and supply practices emerge.
Mob Violence Sparks Charges in Rural Incident
A mob attacked a Black individual accused of serious offenses near Sydney Tower past week, with names including Younes, Jacob McMahen, and Maryleone Townes cited. The mob reportedly removed a suspect from Sheri Will Frost, amid prior injuries linked to IL M. McMullen and a farm tragedy involving a horse.
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Sydney Tower
Younes
Jacob McMahen
Farmer
Ifs
Maryleone
Townes
Sheri Will Frost
Tnd
IL M. McMullen
Four Notables Highlight Postwar News in New York
Edith Bobe, a New York modiste who fled with jewels after a September hold up, returns from Europe bearing a new collection of diamonds and pearls. Charles R. Crane, ex ambassador to China, visits President Coolidge as his China policy adviser. Mrs. Arthur Kk Bourne seeks back alimony owed by her husband, heir to the Singer fortune. Winston Churchill, England's chancellor, denies calling a coal truce cheaper than revolution.
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Edith Bobe
Modiste
New York
Europe
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
China
Coolidge
Arthur Kk. Bourne
Winston Churchill
Troops Quell Ku Klux Riot in Reading Massachusetts
A strong force of state troops mobilized from four barracks to quell a Ku Klux Klan disturbance in Reading Massachusetts. Tear bombs were hurled, klansmen and anti klansmen were injured by stones and clubs, shots were fired, and two alleged klansmen were arrested for carrying dangerous weapons.
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Reading
Mass
Cancellation of Hoax Slayer Insurance Policy
In San Francisco on August 13 the Northern Life Insurance Company sued to cancel a $25,000 policy held by Charles Henry Schwartz, linked to the Walnut Creek death hoax. The policy, payable to Schwartz’s widow, faces potential voiding due to alleged fraud and the killer's suicide within a year of issuance.
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San Francisco
Cal
Charles Henry Schwartz
Walnut Creek
Northern Life Insurance Company
Seattle
Schwartz
Altho Schwartz
Volcano reawakens on Greek isle after long quiet
London dispatch from Athens notes a volcano on the fruitful island of Santoria becoming active after years of dormancy. Eruptions enter their third day as residents panic amid trembling shores and shaken settlements in the Cyclades. Local experts link activity to prior quiescence and nearby seismic shocks.
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London
Ane
Santoria
Sxehane Telegraph
Athens
Smyrnai da Vea
Samtorin
Matolamnel
Greer Mois Siaall
Dry Agents to Testify Before Grand Jury in Louisiana Raids
The gulf coast raid campaign against bootleggers moves to the federal grand jury in New Orleans after a 200 strong Dry Army sweep. Tuesday raids across Biloxi to New Orleans yielded 406 arrests and liquor caches valued near $1,000,000.
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Grand Jury
Louisiana
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
HL Yellowley
Thief of Prohibition
Biloxi
Miss
Will Investigate Riot at Miners Assembly
Zeigler Aug 13 AP Investigation loomed into the injury of three subdistrict officials of the United Mine Workers of America and two miners after a free-for-all tied to a strike at the Bell & Zoher mine. Three others were arrested for rioting and firing shots. Len Fox and D B Cobb were beaten and hospitalized. H E Hindman and Mike Perradic were wounded and treated. Bert Farthing suffered knife wounds.
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West Frankfort
H. OE. Hindman
Laken
Mike Perradic
Herrin
Bert Farthing
Veteran Coast Guard Cutter Not in Danger
A fragmentary 1940s era report from Seattle notes a Coast Guard cutter not in danger after a perilous encounter near Cape Prince of Wales. A radio report picked up by harbor authorities described peril and possible shoal hazards before nightfall.
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Veteran
Coast Guard
Seattle
Cape Prince of Wales
Sebteb
Poultry Hen to Weet Report U. P. Railway in Portland 1926
Fragmented text notes a 1926 Portland report involving U. P. Railway and poultry lines. Mentions Lee Mavis and Lenkgation tut hor Wiward J. Hayes with unclear context. References to Minneapolis and private ends appear amid garbled OCR.
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U. P. Railway
Portland
Bus Lines
Lee Mavis
Rheavid Pyne
Ameri 1 Pantt Wing
Peetary
Wiward J. Hayes
Minnea
Ryes
Taye
Foreign Trade Shows Half Billion Increase
Trade figures indicate a half billion rise in foreign commerce compared with the prior year. Details appear tangled in the fragment, but the data suggests notable gains in export and import activity, with figures linked to a month or period and referenced positions or agencies in the coverage.
Full Recovery Expected for Mrs Vandervoort After Shooting
Mrs Della Vandervoort shows improving condition at Allen Memorial hospital after operation for rifle shot from her son Warren 17. Warren faces grand jury review in Butler County for murder and attempted murder. he remains jailed in Allison, while doctors note recovery prospects and no request to see his mother.
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Della Harber Vandervoort
Allen Memoris Hospital
Warren
Larkersburg
Roy
J. Vandervoort
Thodise Episcopal Church
Ke Witow
Butter County
Allison
Mal Say
Vandervoort
Tepes
Sis
Grane
Alligan
Wartren Vandervoort
HR. J. Vandervoort
Parkersburg
Reinbeck
Della Barber Vandervoort
Butler County Grand Jury
B. TH. Brauer
Sid
Steck Maintains Lead in Iowa Senate Recount
Washington Aug 13 VAP The official senate recount across 46 Iowa counties using paper ballots shows Daniel F Steck Democrat with 198686 votes and Senator Brookhart Republican with 184526 unchallenged votes. Mills county recount nearly complete while Mitchell Monona and Monroe counties restarts later today.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Iowa
Linn
Lau
Daniel F. Steck
Brookhart
Mills County
Mitchell County
Monona
Monroe
Northern Korea Hit by Flood Again
Tokio reports Northern Korea swept by ceaseless rain for three days causing large scale inundation in North Hetan. Seisen river overflows flood Shi shi town. widespread devastation on the floodplain suspends rail and other transport. property loss and potential fatalities remain unascertained.
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Korea
Tokio
North Hetan
Seisen
Shishi
Bern
Flond
Seek Annullment of Gas Bride's Wedding
Dorothy Marquis, married July 6 in Winterset to Harold Smith, was returned from Alteda to Des Moines by her mother. After talks with assistant county attorney Herbert T. Spencer, she began action to bring Smith to Des Moines for annulment. A charge had been filed before learning the marriage existed.
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Les
Dorothy Marqn
Harold Smith
Winterset
Tes Moines
Alteda
Herbert T. Spencer
Marquis
Smith
Reithsburg
Montane Temblors Trigger Panic Across Coastal Regions
An early morning earthquake near Los Angeles rattled the area. No damage or injuries were reported as tremors were felt in Monterey and surrounding valleys causing brief evacuations and a rush to safety. City services monitored aftershocks but found no significant impact on structures or utilities.
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Los Angeles
Four Thousand Texas Cattle to be Slaughtered in Eradication Drive
Houston reports that four thousand cattle will be killed under a joint state and federal plan with owners to be reimbursed $120,000. The mass slaughter, part of the hoof and mouth eradication effort, will see carcasses burned and buried after the firing squad.
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Houston
Tex
INS
Bureau of Animal Industry
Revolt in Syria Reported Spreading Across Mandate
London dispatch notes Druse revolt intensifying in the French Syrian mandate with reports of fighting against Armenian volunteers. French Algerian troops mutinied at Beirut and were embarked again. Damascus described as disquieting as Druse rebels kill French prisoners in reprisal for sheiks wounded.
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London
Central News
Constantinople
Adana
Damascus
Beirut
Federal Authorities Probe Oil Promotion
Federal authorities opened an investigation into an oil promotion led by William L. Rutledge a former minister and publisher. About 2 600 residents from six states invested roughly 400 000 dollars. Rutledge was held on 3 000 dollar bond after a warrant arrest on a mail fraud charge. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for September 4.
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St. Louis
Sudden
William L. Rutledge
United States
Curry
Rutledge
Lberty
Iowa Real Estate Assessed At 3 Billion
Des Moines Aug 14 The total taxable value of Iowa real estate including farm lands and city property is 3 314 012 848 figures announced by the state executive council this morning indicate Farm lands valued at 2 345 439 as set by the council compared with 2 403 566 624 two years ago Property valued at 43 091 002 will be tax exempt for the coming biennium
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Des Moines
State Executive Council
Plan for Huge Merger of Coal Operators
Lexington Kentucky August 13 plans to consolidate Kentucky and West Virginia coal mines into a 300 million dollar company producing about 150.9 million tons of coal annually are awaiting return of questionnaires held by operators per an announcement by J B Jannson secretary of the Hazard Coal Operators exchange today.
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Lexington
Taap
Kentucky
West Virginia
J. B. .Jannson
Hazard Coal Operators’ Exchange
Harrison Says No Politics in Steck Count Decision
Des Moines Aug 13 Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi said politics should not influence the senate vote on the Steck Brookhart contest. He told political leaders from both parties that justice and the voters' intent would drive the final decision.
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Des Moines
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Senate
Dry Raiders Resume Louisiana Campaign
In New Orleans on August 1, 260 dry agents resumed raids targeting the rum industry. The first stop was the Standard brewery where a quantity of beer was seized.
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New Orleans
Standard Brewery
Ban on Texas Cattle Considered by Iowa Officials
Des Moines August 14 API A quarantine against Texas cattle imported into the state is being considered by officials at the department of agriculture because of the ravages of foot and mouth disease there.
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Des Moines
API
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Des Moines Lad Dies After Contact With Live Wire
Des Moines 11 year old Oliver Miller Jr the son of Oliver Miller a Des Moines attorney was instantly killed when he touched a live wire in the yard of his home in Des Moines Ave 13 UP reports. The incident occurred in the afternoon and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
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Des Moines
Des Moines, Ave
Oliver Miller
Oliver II
Former Waterloo teacher marries California man in July ceremony
Announcement of the remarriage of Miss Frances Burr y Woods, formerly of Waterloo, to Seph Franklin Holder, held at a beach in California on July 25. Officiating was a First Baptist Church member, with the couple soon to reside in Waterloo where she has long worked in education. Holder is a known city figure, active in community groups and as a father organizer.
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Frances Burry Woods
Fortierly
Waterloo Business College
Franklin Holder
Lane Beach
Cal
Ur. Grorse
Sinie Manship
Polytechnic
Lone Reaet
Italider
Ao Omisielam
Hreeraret Bolderts Boys
Merchants Meet in Chicago Endorses Prosperity
Inter state Merchants' council delegates in Chicago predict improving business conditions as a favorable agricultural year and steady consumer demand support growth. Speakers including John Wy O'Leary and Fred W. Sargent urge cost cuts and reforms to accelerate recovery, with optimism across the Midwest.
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cBy
United Press
Chicago
Interstate Merchants’ Council
John Wy
O'Leary
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chicago Trust Company
Weges
American Bride and Italian Ace Face Trouble
Rome reports uncertainty over Captain Luigi Signorini and American bride Marie Calhoun after a quiet ceremony at San Camillo. Parish priest puzzled by potential divorce and possible papal dispensation or civil marriage requirement, fearing invalidity of the union without proper church approval.
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Rome
Apii
Luigi Signorini
Marie Calhoun
St. Louis
San Camillo
Calhoun
Forest Fires In Montana Curbed By Augmented Crews
Greatly augmented crews are making headway against most forest fires in Montana and northern Idaho and eastern Washington. Many blazes are under control though dense smoke hinders air patrol observations. A 7 mile blaze in the Kootenai forest north of Libby has burned nearly 20,000 acres, the largest in five years.
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Missoula
Mont
Amg
INS
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Kootenal Forest
Libby
Barbara La Marr In Critical Condition In Los Angeles
Barbara La Marr movie star is in serious condition in Los Angeles after a throat infection flaring into internal disorders over two weeks. An studio official said she is under contract to the studio.
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Los Angeles
Cal
UPI
Barbara la Marr
Vampire
Bridge Bar Resort Closed by Court Order
The Bridge Bar resort in Waterloo was closed by a district court order for one year amid a history of raids since the Volstead Act. William Howard filed for divorce from Erwin Howard, citing cruel treatment after a June 9 1816 marriage in Waterloo and four children. Ten people died and several injured in a wrench wreck near Paris on August 18 with an express train derailment.
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Jour City
Wipe
Willian Howard
Erwin Howard
Waterloo
Aus. Lysa
Paris
Weveu
Amicus Stasien
Nab forger sweeps confession after long hunt
Edward Swehla of 241 1-9 Second street east confessed to forging several checks totaling 42.50 and was jailed for arraignment Friday. Merchants he swindled positively identified him this afternoon. police pursued a broader case after Baum McDonald Auto Co reported a worthless check. Handwriting matched. Swehla made a clean breast.
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Edward Swehla
Second Street
Svehin
Bossice
Nolice
Bof
Ebert Coal Companyl
Baum-McDonald Auto Company
Swehla
Mark Rechtterig
Swebla
Jelean Vreast
Hunger Makes Boy Give Himself Up
Charles Wright, 12, who escaped from the state juvenile home at Toledo, surrendered to Sioux City police last night after a week on the road. He had wandered due to hunger with another boy, Pletcher Gross, hoping to find a sister adopted by a Sioux City musician. He likely will be returned to Toledo.
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Sioux City
Charles Wright
Toledo
Pletcher Gross
Wright
To- Jed
MacMillan Planes Renew Arctic Explorations
Washington Aug 13. Three navy airplanes with the MacMillan Arctic expedition will depart Etah for a 100 mile flight to Flaglerfjord in Ellamere land. They carry provisions cooking utensils rifles ammunition gasoline oil per a dated message to the navy department from Commander R. E. Byrd.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Navy
Etah
Flaglerfjord
Ellamere Land
Navy Department
R. E. Byrd
Eldora Nine Tops Giants 6-2 In Brief Baseball Win
Eldora Indiana pitcher Harry Yarding led a 6-2 victory over the Royal Giants, allowing four hits as Eldora’s bats pounded Raglan for 11. It was Eldora’s third consecutive win. Also noted: a local comedy planned at Virden Grove schoolhouse tomorrow evening. Wintry conditions and permit counts drive Waterloo planning chatter. A motorist, Cart Leckington, was injured when a parked car was struck on Fourth Street East.
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Eldora
Auk
Harry Yarding
Royal Giants
Raglan
Blrora
Ali
Leckington
Greenswood Avenue
Antonio
Fourth Street
Pastor and flock clash over Walnut Street church dispute
Negotiations to settle the feud between Rev. R N MacDonald and Walnut Street Baptist trustees failed late today. A district judge had issued a temporary injunction barring the pastor from preaching. A church conference offered no resolution. MacDonald indicated potential actions, including possible calls from a Detroit church, while awaiting the next court hearing in September.
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R.N. MacDonald
Walnut Street
MacDonald
Detroit
Mich
H. T. Waener
U S Consul Denies Immigration Frauds Record
Wesllington DC Aus 13 4INS David C Kerr former American vice consul at Vancouver BC pleaded not guilty to an April indictment alleging immigration law violations Chief Justice McCoy set bail at 5900 Kerr charged with taking 350 bribe from Chin Jan Yuan to influence a permit to admit a Chinaman to the United States He posted security for 6000 and was rearrested on five similar charges and taken to jail
Missing girl Verla Cheoul found after stay with chum
Des Moines reports 18 year old Verla Cheoul who police and her parents had searched for since Monday is back home after saying she feared returning, explaining she had been staying with a chum.
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Des Moines
Verla Cheoul
Sargent Weighs McCray Pardon Case in Atlanta Prison
Washington Aug. 123 Insi Attorney General Sargent Lodar began an exhaustive study of former Gov McCray of Indiana serving a term in Atlanta prison who asked for a pardon. A delegation that met Sargent yesterday regarding McCray's pardon made a favorable impression.
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Washington, D. UC
INSI
Sargent Lodar
Roosevelt Women Missing Near Mount Madison Found Safe
The Roosevelt family group including Mrs Arch Roosevelt and Mrs Ker mit Roosevelt with Kermit Jr were reported lost near Mount Madison. They were located safe later the same day after guides familiar with the mountain country led the search and rescue effort.
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Tamworth, N. Jr
Archie Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Kermit. Jr
Mount Madison
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