Wallace Opposes Work Plan for Alaska Control
President Harding sails for Alaska amid cabinet rift over which department should govern the territory. Secretary Work backs centralized control in one department, preferably Interior, to speed development, while Secretary Wallace opposes losing forestry authority.
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George R. Holmes
International News
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Hubert Work
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Washington
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Secrets Wail
Delivery instruction from Courier office
The notice directs home delivery before 5 20 oclock and asks readers to call 5100 if the paper is not received by then. Calls should reach the office before 6 38 p m to obtain a copy or report an error by the carrier.
Irene Castle Heads World Chase as Lawyer Tags Along
Irene Castle and husband Robert Treman travel the world amid ongoing divorce rumors. Treman arranged passage to the United States aboard the Majestic for July 25 and hurried back to Deauville where Irene remains. A lawyer accompanies Treman, while friends describe Irene as alternating between affection and cold indifference, with past attempts at divorce in New York and Europe.
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Paris
Robert Treman
United States
Majestic
Deauville
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Aero
Europe
Sevie
Irene
Robert
New York
Trene
Wille
Weismuller Slated to Miss Soon for Health Reasons
Johnny Weismuller star swimmer of the Illinois Athletic Club is hospitalized in Chicago with heart leakage. All next month engagements including Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Ames Indianapolis and Johnson City are canceled as doctors order a long rest after overexertion at Decatur.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Johnny Weissmuller
Illinois Athletic Club
Weismailler
Weismuller
Decatur
Johnny
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
Ames
Johnson City
Indianapolis
More Coast Guard Boats Planned to Combat Smuggling
Washington today outlined a tougher campaign against smugglers of liquor narcotics and aliens through a larger coast guard service. Officials propose commission of more faster vessels and widespread fleet expansion with increased appropriations for coast guard immigration and customs services.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
Coast Guard Service
Army
Navy
Congress
Coast Guard
Immigration and Customs Services
Corsets Proposed for Men By Osteopath Delegate
Doctor Millard of Toronto advocates corsets for men to protect ribs when handling heavy loads. The stance comes from the Osteopaths convention in New York with Dr Millard promoting ribbed garments for workers such as truck drivers and piano movers.
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New York
FF. Millard
Toronto
Canada
Muscatine Area Railroad Up for Auction Tomorrow
The Muscatine, Burlington & Southern railroad faces a sheriff sale tomorrow after foreclosure of a 518000 mortgage held by Continental & Commercial Savings Bank. The auction, ordered by District Judge D J Jackson, requires no bid below 200000, with concerns from local leaders about the line’s potential loss and its impact on Muscatine’s economy. The sale covers the railroad’s Muscatine property and its operations across multiple counties, outlining the line’s route and connections in the region.
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Cinternational Newa Wire
Muscatine
Muscatine, Burlington & Southern Railroad
R. J. Wiley
D.J. Jackson
Continental & Commercial Savings Bank
Chicago
Wiley
Burlington & Southern
Louisa
Des Moines
Grandview
Musca— Fine
Positland
Garden City
Wapello
Elrick Junction
Oakville
Huron
Ream
Kingston
Denny
Hversman
Burlington
Hirick
Minneapolis & St. Louis ‘Railway
Burlington-over-the Rock
Five Killed in Omaha Cattle Train Wreck
Freeport Illinois July 6 Five railroad workers harvest hands and cattle handlers, all described as negroes, died in a night wreck of a cattle train on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at Fairdale. A broken journal caused the crash as cars filled with cattle toppled and stampeded, with a dozen injured. The train ran from Omaha to Chicago and the victims were in the center car where the crash occurred.
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Freeport
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul
Fairdale
Omaha
Chicago
Plenty Sabotage on Vaterland at Time of Seizure
Josephus Daniels stated to the New York Times that the Vaterland later the Leviathan showed sabotage at seizure. He cited holes bored in water pipes filled with putty, altered electric line labels, and removal of propeller shafts. A long trial cruise was needed before risking sailors.
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Vaterland
Daniels
New York
Leviathan
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
New York Times
Navy Department
French Naval Chief Admiral de Bon Dies in Paris
Vice Admiral Ferdinand Jean Jacques de Bon, chief of the French naval general staff and principal adviser to Premier Briand at the Washington armament conference, died at his home after a long illness. He headed France’s naval advisory body and spoke on naval policy during the conference.
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Associated Press
Paris
Verdinand Jean Jacques de Bon
Washington
de Bon
Briand
France
Weather delays Maughan flight from New York to San Francisco
Bad weather postpones Lieutenant Rus Maughan's dawn to dusk airplane trip from New York to San Francisco. He will likely start Sunday or Monday due to unfavorable conditions. Harvester Cigar 10¢ and 2 for 26c advertised. Pellece Dest 2 for 10¢ noted.
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New York
Russell Je. Maughan
San Francisco
Balloon collision crashes gasbag in national race
Capt Charles E McCullough and aide survived a 20000 foot fall when their balloon American Legionnaire was crushed by converging storms over the Ohio River area. They landed in a big butternut tree after dumping ballast and oxygen. Two other navy and civilian balloons were unaccounted for near Indianapolis.
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United Press
H. E. Honeywolk
J. J. McCullough
St. Louis
Brockton
Here
Indianapolis
Frankfort Springs
Charles E. McCullough
Ohio
McCullough
American Legionnaire
Charles H. McCullough
Prankfort Springs
Indiana
Atlantic Seaboard
Ohio River
Corapolis
Ind
H. E. Honerwell
L. J. Roth
Navy
Canada
Lester T. Miller
Scottfield
Uhnois
Fort City
Pai
Army
Dayton
McCockfield
Illinois Dry Force Reduced to 65 Men
Chicago July 6 The prohibition enforcement force in Illinois was cut to 65 men as five agents were discharged due to lack of funds. The resignations of three other enforcement agents were also announced.
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Illinois
Chicago
Tot Brings Help to Family Under Auto in Roadside Ditch
The six year old daughter of H. R. Jaucy freed herself from an auto wreck and signaled passing motorists to lift the car from a roadside ditch where four family members lay injured. The father is reported in serious condition with a fractured skull.
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Bronx City
H. R. Jaucy
Mttla
Anthracite Miners Forge Demands in Key Conference
Atlantic City July 6 United Mine Workers chief John L Lewis presided as anthracite talks opened with 11 demands including a 20 percent wage rise and eight hour workday The meeting drew more than 200 owners and delegates as miners seek new terms to supersede the old contract due Sept 1 Both sides voiced optimism a strike would be avoided.
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Atlantic City
N. d
John EB. Laws
United Ming Workers
Tony
United Press
N. J
United Mine Workers
Skillul
John L. Lewis
National Organization
Government Holds Fight Receipts at Michigan City Ind
The $20 800 state receipts from the Lew Tendler Sailor Freedman bout were seized by federal revenue agents in Michigan City Indiana on July 4. The money was sealed awaiting promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons decision on whether the fight will occur. Federal taxes of $2 800 were deducted and the bout did not take place as Tendler demanded a $15 000 guarantee. Receipts may be returned to ticket buyers if the promoter opts not to stage the fight.
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United Press
Michigan City
Ind
Lew Tendler
Freedman
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Tandler
Ritzsimmons
Skier Missing on St Mary's Glacier Near Denver
William Head, an employee of a Denver jewelry store, vanished while taking pictures during a ski meet on St Mary's glacier. Eight mountaineers failed to locate him as a recovery team from Colorado Springs and Denver joined forces, deploying bloodhounds and thirty more men to Idaho Springs.
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International
News Wire
Denver
Colo
St. Mary's Glacier
William Head
Head
Colorado Springs
Idaho Springs
Den
Radical third party splits over merger plan in Chicago
In Chicago on July 6 the new federation of Farmer-Labor and liberal minority groups split as conservatives opposed the merger with the Workers' party. The conference adopted a pro soviet stance, called for release of federal prisoners and for nationalization of utilities as it formed the Federated Farmer-Labor party.
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United Press
Chicago
Henry ‘Ord
Farmer-Labor Party
Federated
Enui
Workers’ Party
B. Ruthenberg
William Z. Yoster
Soviet
Russia
Varmer-Labor Party
Holt
Farmer
Labor
Henry Ford
American Federation of Labormen
Mexico
Ruthenberg-Foster
D. A. McVey
Illinois Farmer-Labor Party
National Union
Palmer- Labor Party
Toscan Bennett
Hartford
Conn
Farmer-Labor
Federation
Torpedo in Boy's Mouth Blows Out Teeth and Cheeks
Six year old Joseph Green was rushed to a hospital in Hioux City after a belated Fourth of July celebration incident. He fell while handling a torpedo placed in his mouth, causing two wounds on each cheek and potential facial scarring.
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Hioux City
Joseph Green
Rockefeller Acquires Adam and Eve Sculptures for Garden of Eden
John D. Rockefeller has purchased a 26 foot high Adam and Eve sculpture group by George Grey Barnard, carved from Carrara marble, to be displayed in a marble arch setting on the Rockefeller estate at Pocantico Hills. Two Barnard statues already stand nearby, The Rising Woman and The Eleander, as Italian artisans finish the background. The artwork, praised as a landmark concept, marks Rockefeller’s return to support for nude sculpture after a long hesitation.
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New York
Adam
Hyo
George Grey Barnard
John D. Rockefeller
Rockafaller
Pooantico Llilis
Eve Goems
Rockefeller
Barnard
Canada
Myo
Adam Andive
New York Evening World
Stocekefeller
Eyamina
Heyer
Runway Collapse Injures Many at Rural Dance
A crowd of about 400 at the Alsageld farm near McGregor Iowa attended a dance when a runway leading to a barn collapsed. Three were injured and one perhaps fatally. Otto Larson of Waterville suffered a spinal injury and may be paralyzed. C. Jackson and Miss Catherine Riley also hurt. The fall dropped guests about 16 feet as spectators tumbled to the ground.
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Toway
Bonus Bond Money Keeps Steady Flow In Iowa
Des Moines reports the soldier bonus funds near exhaustion but officials say warrants will flow from the state auditor's office until the 4 percent issue proceeds arrive. Secretary of State Ramsay and Gov Kendall signed the new $9,655,000 bonds, with State Treasurer Burbank in Chicago for his signature. Mrs Madge Fell is reappointed postmaster at Fremont on Representative Ramseyer's recommendation. appointments soon at Newton and other Sixth district offices.
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Des Moines
Altho
Ramsay
Gov. Kendall
Burbank
Chicago
Madge Fell
Fremont
Ramseyer
Newton
55 Millions Won’t Pay Illinois Bonus
Adj Gen Black says 55 million dollars will not cover the Illinois World War veteran bonus program. He notes 236,637 claims filed, payments averaging 221 dollars, with 27,450 paid totaling 5,950,403.50 dollars. Claims continue at 220 to 250 daily, shaping the projected outlay.
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Illinois
Adj
Gen Black
Black
Service Recognition Board
Kansas Girl Sets New Altitude Mark
Officials of the National Aeronautic association moved to certify the women’s altitude record of 16 3006 feet set yesterday by Mrs. Bertha Dale Norchem a 24 year old aviatrix from Ransom North Nan with Maj. William B Robertson as official observer The prior mark was 15 000 feet set by Miss Audre Peyere of France at Los Angeles on May 27.
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St. Louis
National Aeronautic Association
Bertha Dale Norchem
Ransom
Nan
William B. Robertson
Audre Peyere
France
Los Angeles
Scientist Trustees Charged with Spite in New York Case
Supreme court Justice Burr granted Mrs. Augusta Stetson of the First Church of Christ Scientist, New York, an injunction blocking trustees from erecting a garage extension she said was a spite act. The move aimed to make her property next door less desirable.
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New York
Burr
Augusta &. Stetson
First Church of Christ Scientist
Gary predicts 12 hour day end with ample labor supply
Elbert Gary of United States Steel says a labor surge from Mexico the Philippines Canada and parts of Europe will enable abolishing the 12 hour day in steel. He predicts completion within a reasonable time and cites a required 60 000 workers with a 35 percent rise in finished steel costs. Gompers calls the promises tainted and insists workers must organize to end the 12 hour day.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Mexico
Philippines
Anada
Elbert
Gary
Unitearuee Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Harding
Steet
Wiper de Gary
Washington, D. C
BE. H. Gary
Steel Industry
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Tacoma
Steel Trust
Hhe Steel Workers
Five Die in Pittsburgh Thunderstorm Night
Five persons were killed during a July thunderstorm in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. A man and a woman died after contact with electrified wires struck by lightning. A man was struck while on his porch and two women perished when their automobile skidded on a slippery road while seeking shelter.
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Pittsburgh
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