Man Wanted for Breaking Jail Nabbed in New York
Joseph P. Johnson, 46, arrested in New York after admitting friendship with Gerald Chapman, who is on death row for killing a policeman in Connecticut. Johnson, also known as Joe Clifford and William G. Briggs, is sought for jail breaking in Stillwater Minnesota and other cities. He admits a nationwide crime tour with William H. Unthale, claims 34 safes cracked and $34,000 seized in 32 robberies. 41 $100 bills, two loaded revolvers and burglar tools found. Police note no direct link to the Connecticut killing beyond acquaintanceship, but will investigate.
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New Britain
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Joseph P. Johnson
Minneapolis
Gerald Chapman
Connecticut
Johnson
Middle West
Joe Clifford
William G. Briggs
Stillwater
Minn
San Francisco
Chicago
Rockview
William H. Unthale
Seattle
Portland
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Denver
Omaha
Chapman
Validity of Cryer Mayoral Win Questioned in Suit
In Los Angeles on June 11 Mrs. Edna Allen filed a superior court suit challenging the validity of George E. Cryer’s mayoral election. She alleges precincts counted for Cryer or discarded valid ballots for other candidates, despite Cryer’s apparent May primary majority of 4,124 votes over five opponents.
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Los Angeles
George E. Cryer
Edna Allen
Cryer
Long and Kane Fight Ends In Twelve Round Draw
In Manitou Colorado Springs lightweight Don Long and Jack Kane of Chicago fought twelve rounds to a draw. Also in local bouts Willie Hope and Kid Welty drew in eight rounds while Young Jack Dempsey and Pewee Jensen drew in four. Bob Marsh defeated Doc Dorton in four. All fighters listed as Colorado Springs junior lightweights.
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Manitou
Colo
Don Long
Colorado Springs
Jack Kane
Chicago
Willie Hope
Denver
Kid Welty
Trinidad
Jack Dempsey
League Council to Readgemsu on September 4
Geneva June 11 AP The League of Nations council adjourned after settling many questions on European economic and financial restoration and some political matters. It will reassemble in Geneva on September 4. The council adopted a charter governing Poland and the Free City of Danzig and warned Lithuania over minority obligations. An accord between Britain and France on security negotiations with Germany and a Franco Spanish agreement on action against the Ruffians in Morocco marked progress in Geneva. The December session is likely to be held in Madrid, per an invitation from King Alfonso.
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Council of the
League of Nations
Europe
Poland
Free City of
Danzig
Lithuania
Great Britain
France
Germany
Spain
Morocco
Madrid
Alfonso
Posse Pursues Bank Robbers in Arkansas Heist
A posse led by Sheriff Joe Gailey chased three of five men who robbed the Bank of Sulphur Springs in Arkansas at noon. About $2,000 was taken. Two robbers were wounded and captured, and bank president L. M. Stout was seriously wounded in the ensuing gunfire.
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Joplin, Mo
Joe Gailey
Autos killed 19,000 last year says Columbia Record
The Columbia Record reports that about 19 000 autos deaths occurred last year while noting many deaths from overwork to pay bills. The piece highlights dangerous work conditions and hidden fatalities beyond vehicle crashes.
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Columbia
Wasteful Justice Quote Sparks San Francisco Debate
A San Francisco Chronicle quotation criticizes inefficient policing urging fewer men used to catch criminals and more restraint in handling suspects, reflecting public concern over law enforcement practices.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Intolerance Deemed America’s Greatest Evil by Ellwood
Denver June 11 AP Dr Charles A Ellwood head of Missouri University social department tells national conference on social work intolerance destroys values and nations He cites unchristian un democratic provincialism in the south and west and links rising Klan sentiment to decades of intolerance.
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Denver
America
Charles A. Ellwood
University of Missouri
National Conference On Social Work
Ellwood
South
Ku Klux Klan
Ft. Said
Troops Near Canton From North and West
From Canton's north and the west river, troops converge on Canton as Yunnanese and Hunnanese forces move toward the city. Reports say firing persisted along the native band and a midnight bombardment occurred, while officials deny sieges of the Canton Christian College and any injuries there. General Hsu Chung-Chi may be heading to Swa Tow with a Russian trained army.
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Canton
West River
She-Kwai- Tong
Hsu Chung-Chi
Swatow
Canton Christian College
Roper Wins Decision in Ten Round Pasadena Bout
Jack Roper, brother of heavyweight Bob Roper, defeated Aviator Dave Taylor of Hollywood by decision in a ten round fight in Pasadena California. Taylor was floored once for eight count in the second round.
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Roper
Pasadena
Calif
Jack Roper
Bob Roper
Dave Taylor
Hollywood
Taylor
Calves Offer Profit Edge for Cattle Feeders
Fort Collins Colorado June 11 AP experts say to profit cattle feeders should market calves not two or three year old steers. Prof J Maynard of Colorado Agricultural College cites experiments with sixty calves showing heavier and more uniform gains and lower feed costs than older cattle. He notes calves need two thirds the feed and barley’s value rises at altitude. James E F Poole of Breeders' Gazette spoke on the beef market with conservative optimism.
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Fort Collins
Colo
J. Maynard
Colorado Agricultural College
Colorado
Maynard
James Ef, Poole
Breeders’ Gazette
Chicago
Loughran Beats Burke in 12 Round Philadelphia Fighter Wins
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia overcame an early deficit to win a twelve round decision over Martin Burke of New Orleans in New York tonight. The bout, held June 11, featured solid defense from Loughran and a late rally to secure the victory.
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New York
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Martin Burke
New Orleans
Riffian Leader Plans to Annex Provinces
Fez Morocco June 11 AP reports a French zone communique says raids by Riffians are increasing and Abd el Krim seeks to annex the provinces they occupy as they organize the area.
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Fez
Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Chicken crosses international boundary question stirs play
Arkansas Gazette notes a quip about crossing borders and asks why a chicken would cross the line, illustrating a lighthearted take on a border question.
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Arkansas Gazette
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