Peacetime Army Reorganization Outlined Across Nine Districts
The Army reorganization bill effective July 1 reshapes forces into a nine district plan with one corps per district. It envisages combining regular, guard, and reserve divisions for rapid wartime expansion under Pershing board leadership. The National Guard and reserve structures undergo broad changes including summer camps and officer training developments. New England coal movement priority also sought from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Garrett Quits Race for Governor Nomination
Jetterson Roe Mo July 23 Col Ruby J Garrett of Kansas City formally notified the Secretary of State of his withdrawal as a Democratic candidate for the gubernatorial nomination in the campaign primary.
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Ruby J. Garrett
Kansas City
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Greeks in Rodosto Rally as King Alexander Lands
King Alexander of Greece arrived at Rodosto amid enthusiasm as Greeks and Armenians looted briefly before being checked. The grand vizier urged Turkish forces commanded by Jafar Tarar to surrender to halt bloodshed as Constantinople reported Greek advances with little resistance.
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Paris
Waterloo Woman Fatally Injured in West Branch Crash
Mrs. John Mead of Waterloo died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City from a skull fracture and injuries after the automobile she rode in with her husband overturned in a ditch near West Branch Iowa. The couple had been returning from a motor trip. Mr Mead survived. Surviving daughters, brothers, and a sister are named with locations including Waterloo Keokuk Rock Island and Dunkerton. Funeral plans uncertain, with burial possible in Waterloo or Dunkerton.
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George B. Miller
Miinais Central Shops
Sarah Robinson
Katherine Milligan
Keokur
William Nauman
Italy Fortunate in Conference Results
Rome July 22. Foreign Minister Count Sferze told the chamber the Spa conference results showed none of the great powers fully satisfied yet none entirely dissatisfied. He called it a fortunate stage in Europe’s resettlement from Italy’s viewpoint.
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Count Sferze
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Europe
Prisoners Escape Dallas County Jail Steal Sheriff Car
Three men, George Klentz Roy Anderson and Reynold Roote, escaped from the Dallas county jail at Aden by cutting a hole through a wall and then took Sheriff G W Stacy’s car to flee. The incident was reported to Des Moines authorities by police.
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Dallas County
Aden
G. W. Stacy
George Klentz
Roy Anderson
Reynold Roote
Couriar Delivery Note and Redelivery Phone Instructions
The notice states home delivery by 5 30. If the turkey boy error or another cause delays, call 3380 for a replacement copy. Call must reach the office before 6 40 p m.
Plan to form Irish republic by murder and intimidation warned
London July 22 Chief Secretary Bir Hamar Greenwood warned parliament that Ireland faces a bitter period with an organized attempt to establish a republic by murder and intimidation He urged unity across parties to oppose violence and proposed tribunals to quicken criminal justice in Ireland He said both Irish executive and British cabinet seek a solution and welcome input from all quarters Sinn Fein hall burned in Ballinasloe amid gunfire with "Up Tuam" shouted in protest. no deaths reported.
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Ister
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Sacing
Beatrice Wickox Murdered Near Pottersville Farm
Beatrice Wickox a 13 year old girl was found killed on a farm near Pottersville Michigan. An examination showed she was strangled and her head crushed with a rock after being attacked while carrying water for her brothers. A posse of 300 farmers searched the countryside for a unidentified man believed to be the killer and surrounded a swamp.
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Beatrice Wickox
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Greene farmer Victor Powers drowns in Indiana river car overturns
Greene IA July 23 Victor Powers was drowned when his automobile skidded through the railing of Asper bridge near his home and turned over in the creek. The body was found by Asperboro residents late afternoon. Powers had been to Marble Rock for farm repairs. survived by wife seven months married and his mother Mrs Fannie Powers, two brothers Elmer Nashua and George Powersville, two sisters Hatile Santa Barbara Cal and Alta Miller Glendala Minn. He served in France while in the service at Charles City.
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Nashua
George
Powersmille
Hatile
Santa Barbara
Cal
Alta Miller
Glendala
Minn
Powers
France
Charles City
Fourth Division to Move From Camp Dodge Aug. First
The Fourth Division now at Camp Dodge will begin moving to Canby Lewis Washington on August 1 following orders received today. Much equipment has already been packed.
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Far Coast
Associated Press
Des Moines
United States Army
Cany Lewis
Washington
Illinois Coal Mines All Closed But Four
In central and southern Illinois only four coal mines are operating. Mine operators and officials report the industry tied up and predict a 100 percent strike tomorrow. Frank Farrington, president of the Illinois miners, heads to Indianapolis for a conference with the miners International headquarters. Washington, July 23. The labor department orders three conciliators to Illinois to seek a settlement of the mine laborer strike, acting at the White House request.
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White House
American trapshooting team nets 647 in Olympic clash
The American trapshooting team finished the team match with 647 targets of 600 in Antwerp. Individual scores: Frank M. Troch 94, Mark Airie 94, Horace Bonser 93, Forest W. McNier 43, Frank S. Wright 89, Say Clark 84. Troch broke the last 20 targets with a severely cut trigger.
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Frank M. Troch
Vancouver
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Mark Airie
Champaign
Horaca Bonser
Cincinnati
Forest W. McNier
Houston
Tex
Frank 8. Wright
Buffalo
Say Clark
Worcester
Mass
Will Warn Austria Not to Hide Behind Pact With Russians
Paris reports Allied officials plan to warn Austria over its pact with the Bolsheviks on prisoner exchange. Austria must maintain neutrality in wars against the Soviet and block troop movements through its territory under the St Germain treaty. If Vienna fails, credits and provisions may be withdrawn.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rail and Union Leaders Summoned for Grunau Probe
Subpoenas for 60 railroad officials and union leaders issued to testify before a grand jury next Wednesday in Chicago in the probe of John Grunan and 27 other leaders in unauthorized strikes last April. Grunan and associates faced charges for hindering movement of food and fuel. bonds were posted pending federal investigation. May Wright Sewell dies at 76 in Indianapolis, noted educator and widow of Theodore Sewell. Police raid on W W W headquarters in Valparaiso, Chile. 27 arrested in the operation.
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John Grunan
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Washington
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Harold Reading
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Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Ind
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Night of Belfast killings and rioting reported
Belfast unrest continues as clashes last night leave 10 dead and over 100 shot. Reports say soldiers used machine guns against rioters in Falls Road and Faial Road districts. multiple Unionists killed by Sinn Fein gunmen and a civilian head blown off. Three soldiers wounded, a Sinn Fein police party in the car. Thirty arrests reported as troops patrol shattered streets.
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Sinn Mein
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Sinn Fein
Lloyd George signals Irish self rule settlement plan
Prime Minister Lloyd George told a deputation of the trades union congress that the government is willing to let Ireland govern its own affairs if violence ends. He said the state would not permit murders but would go far to grant home rule with secure assurances and urged labor to aid in achieving a settlement.
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London
Lloyd George
Trades Union Congress
Ireland
Body of Nude Woman Found in Unclaimed Trunk
The nude woman’s body was found jammed in a trunk among unclaimed baggage at the American Railway Express company warehouse on East 44th Street New York. The trunk had been received from Detroit on June 17.
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American Railway
J Express Company
East 44Th Street
Detroit
Lewis noncommittal on Illinois coal strike direction
Indianapolis July 23 John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America said he was absolutely noncommittal when asked if the miners union was directing the coal strike in southern Illinois.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Organi Gallon
French Advance Against Damascus In Syria Campaign
French troops move toward Damascus after King Feisal fails to begin execution of ultimatum terms. They encounter no opposition and press toward Aleppo as of July 22.
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Feisal
Damascus
Unions to Renew Wage Cases With Rail Labor Board
Railway union executives, after a three day Chicago conference, announced that 15 of 16 recognized unions will renew cases before the rail labor board on the wage award. The Order of Railway Telegraphers referred the award to their members with a strike proposition, while returns on the referendum were not expected before Sept. 1.
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Seikoagy
Britain Ready to Aid Poland, War Talks Stir England
London reports Lloyd George signals Britain may face wider war to save Poland. Press notes growing support for aiding Poland, while labor opposes strong measures to halt Bolsheviks. Polish crisis cited as threatening Europe with higher costs and possible Warsaw evacuation.
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Austria Refuses to Permit Communist Reentry
Austria will refuse entry to the communist party members including Bela Kun. The government plans to temporarily accommodate them in Stettin while denying reentry to Austria. The report is a wireless transmission from Berlin relayed in London.
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Pictures from Cup Race to London
Daily Mirror prints two telegraph transmitted photos from Tuesday's race between the Shamrock and Resolute. London coverage highlights the Cup event with images filed from the scene.
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Shamrock
Resolute
Daily Mirror
Bonfire Blaze Ends Clinton Woman’s Life
Clinton July 23 Mrs M J Kennedy FC died from burns received at a bonfire last night. Neighbor Dert Repert was seriously burned in the same blaze. Hattle at coal mine Bluefield W Va July 23 one man reported killed and two wounded when the tipple of Portsmouth Solvay Coal Co near Freeborn Va was attacked.
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Weather forecast for Iowa and Minnesota towns in 1926 report
Weather Bureau notes no significant precipitation in the 24 hours ending 7 am. Roads are dry and smooth with light showers likely in northeastern counties today. Forecast calls for fair and cooler weather following the showers.
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Lea
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Dubunque
Arthee Minn
LaCrosse
Wis
Postville
Waterloo
Wrevarly
Northeas
Poland Appeals to Moscow for Peace and Forms New Cabinet
Poland seeks peace with Moscow and forms a new cabinet led by M Witos with Socialist support. Reports from Warsaw note continued fighting east of Grodno and along the Styr line, plus gains by Soviet forces near Dubno and Slonim. Marshal Foch weighs Warsaw aid while Poland requests moral support from the United States.
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London
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Slonim
Baranovitchi
Boch
Paris
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Warsaw
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State Department
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Million Farmers Inquire Where Candidates Stand
The National Board of Farm Organizations plans to question candidate Harding and Cox on agricultural issues before conventions. A committee will seek statements from each candidate and outline their positions. The board, representing about 2,000,000 farmers, discusses collective wheat marketing and control of grain marketing channels.
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Chisago
Warren G. Harding
James M. Cox
National Board of Farm Organizations
National Board
Barrett
Kansas City
Maurice McAuliffe
World Court of International Justice Finalized in Hague
The jurists conference voted unanimously to complete the high court project. Japanese delegate Adachi praised the result and praised Eishu Root for the work. Root expressed pleasure with the outcome and confidence in the project’s durability. The plan now goes to the League of Nations council with an explanatory memorandum.
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Jurists
High Court of International Justice
M. Adachi
Eishu Root
Resolute Defends Cup Lead In Four Race Series
Resolute won the international cup race at Sandy Hook on July 28 with Shamrock IV close behind. The green sloop led by 22 seconds at the first mark and extended the margin to about a minute in rough wind, then overcame Shamrock near the finish to claim victory.
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Teke Shamrock
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Thomas Lipton
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