Fatal jail stabbing ties two condemned killers in violence
In Chicago two prisoners Walter Krauser and Bernard Grant, both condemned for the murder of Policeman Ralph Spyders, fought in the visitors room of the county jail. Krauser stabbed Grant five times, including a lung and neck wound, amid a tense scene witnessed by relatives. Grant, recently facing possible execution, had requested delays. Krauser’s motive cited threats and a fear of being pardoned. The incident prompted an investigation by Warden Wesley Westbrook.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Walter Krauser
Bernard Grant
Krauser
Wesley Westbrooks
Grant
Westbrook
Ralph Spyders
Supreme Court
Sam
Defense Forces Afternoon Session in Shepherd Murder Trial
In Chicago on June 20, defense witnesses for Shepherd in the murder trial were challenged by prosecutors. Walter Smith testified no Gal ferme presence at the National University of Sciences, but on cross exam admitted racks of test tubes possibly containing germs. Dr. Frederick O. Tenney, head of Chicago Health Department lab, testified directly against Farman, then the tone shifted as prosecutors pressed the lab’s credibility. William Scott Stewart urged an afternoon session to avoid weekend juror discussion, insisting the defense must finish the matter that day. Farman earlier testified Shepherd received three tubes containing typhoid germs after an institution, a detail that fueled the case against him.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Shepherd
Walter Smith
National University of Sciences
Charles C. Fraiman
Ross
Frederick O. Tenney
Chicago Health Department
Farman
William Scott Stewart
Thomas J. Lynch
Stewart
Angling Bandit Catches Trousers With $16 in Pocket
A burglar in Mount Vernon New York used a fishing pole to lift a pair of trousers off a chair and pull $16 from a wallet from a bureau after removing a bedroom window screen. He left his fishing line and pole at the scene.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Frank Trincenelli
Would You Learn to Jazz at 68 in Western Weekly
George Bernard Shaw at 68 studies the latest jazz dances in a full page feature in Western Weekly Magazine Section. A convict explains why he rejects sympathy and pampering, while other features include Fisher colored cover page, Will Rogers humor piece, fashion news, and more in The Western Weekly.
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George Bernard Shaw
Western Weekly
Fisher
Will Rogers
Money Lender at San Antonio Charged Under W C Act
John P. Forrest, a San Antonio money lender, was charged with violating the World War Adjusted Compensation Act. He was released on a $750 temporary bond pending an exam. Authorities say he took veterans certificates as collateral and charged excess interest. Secret Service seized 238 certificates valued about $250,000 and other war veteran documents. First U S charge filed under the act in this district.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
John P. Forrest
U. S
R. L. Edwards
Forrest
Edward Tyrell
United States Secret Service Department
Tyrell
United States
John D. Hartman
Strike spreads to street railways in Hong Kong
Hong Kong on June 20 reports a general strike spreading to street railways. Conductors and motormen refuse to operate, suspending service. Chinese staff walk out at Kowloon homes and Peak Hotel. Strikes affect Matilda Hospital and other foreign associations. Boy Scouts mobilize to replace strikers. many Chinese depart for Canton. Governor promises severe measures and offers $250 for information leading to arrests.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Kowloon
Hongkong Island
Peak Hotel
Matilda Hospital
Military Hospital
Hongkong Hotel
Wiseman’s Cafe
Boy Scouts
Canton
Weather fragment cites local observations and names
Fragmentary weather note mentions partial terms like rain and wind and lists garbled place names and times. Readable items include scattered local references and unclear measurements. The text appears to be a damaged OCR with inconsistent characters and missing context.
Funeral Rites For La Follette Set For Monday
Wisconsin mourns Senator Robert M. LaFollette with in state viewing at the state capitol, a guard of honor by lawmakers, and a Monday funeral at Forest Hill Cemetery. The body lay in the govern or's reception room after arrival from Washington, with ceremonies planned from noon to twilight and a guards’ vigil by the legislature.
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von Presse
Ison
Wis
Robert M. LaFollette
Forest Hill Cemetery
State Capitol
Washington
State House
Wisconsin Senate
House of Representatives
Madison
National Capitol
State National Guard
Man Charged With Shooting Of Three Motorists In Jail
Dallas June 20 Frank Martin charged with assault to murder for shooting three motorists detained on a roadside because of car trouble last night none seriously hurt Victims were Mrs George Robinson 50 Theta Shurly 20 and E W Harris 22 none made bond tonight Bird shot alleged to have been used
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Associated Press
Dallas
Frank Martin
Here
Bird
George Robinson
Thetas Shurly
E. W. Harris
Plateau Singing Convention Opens With Barbecue and Scale of Attendance
The Plateau Singing Convention gathers at Littlefield for its fourth annual meeting. President John F. Taylor presided as Mayor Crockett and Arthur P. Duggan welcomed attendees. An estimated six to eight thousand visitors are expected to join Sunday’s monster barbecue. The event spans forty counties in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico with quartets from several music companies.
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Newa
Texas
Amarillo Names Lee Bivins Leader and Mayor
Amarillo voters yesterday backed Lee Bivins as mayor and leader, supporting his stand on the Word water site and affirming the commission’s balanced vote. The editorial lauds his courage, defines him as large in view and capable of guiding Amarillo through water system development and future challenges.
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Lee Bivins
Amarillo
Bivins
Harris
Word
Hoe
Fis
Wen
Oy A
Editors Select San Antonio For Next Convention
The Texas Press Association ended its three day session in Tyler by naming San Antonio the next convention host. A resolution criticizing unlicensed medical advertising was debated, amended to remove a ban on ads, and adopted. Officers were elected and a new executive committee named with W A Smith and Sam Harbin among key figures.
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Associated Press
Tyler
Texas Press Association
San Antonio
State Medical Association
Apts
C. M. Rosser
Dallas
Geome
Medical Association
Fred Massengill
Terrell
Sam Braswell
Clarendon
W. A. Smith
Ian Saba
Robert Balridge
Clifton
Sam Harbin
Richardson
P. B. Montgomery
McAller
Ray Nichols
Vernon
Clarence FB. Gilmore
Austinttorney
Mra
Mamie Wynn Cox
Patina Oot
G. Senter
Hison
Arthur Fever
Houston
Essaya H
McCarthy
Albany
MacMillan sails for Arctic amid demonstrations
Lieutenant Commander Donald Baxter MacMillan embarked from Wiscasset Maine with two ships for a polar expedition. Thousands lined the roads and pier as a large farewell marked by a village green ceremony with state and national leaders pledging support and confidence in his crews of about forty.
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Associated Press
Wiscasset
Maine
Donald Baxter MacMillan
Arctic
Mac
MacMillan
Sheepshot
Bows Doin
Peary
Ralph Q. Brewster
D. BE. Degmuskes
Portmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Opposing Forces In Strike Fail To Reach Agreement
Washington June 20 failure to settle the dispute ends Secretary Davis conference on the plasterers strike. He warned unless the operatives and brick layers masons and plasterers union reach an immediate truce and resume building work, they bear full responsibility for possible grave trouble in the trades. President McGivern of the plasterers union agreed to cease hostility and return workers to duty.
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Washington
Davis
Operative Plasterers
McGivern
Plasterers’ Union
Kiersted Estimates in Evening Post Water Proposal
The Evening Post reports Kiersted provided figures for the water proposition with an estimated total cost including 6 percent interest and a 2 percent sinking fund. D L McDonald of Layne and Bowler noted these figures while McDonald aimed to present lower numbers for the city commission's consideration.
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Water Board
City Commission
D. L. McDonald
Hereford
Kiersted
Evening Post
Layne and Bowler
Mr. McDonald
Kierate
McDonald
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