Federal officials press new lead in McPherson disappearance
Federal and city authorities push a fresh inquiry into Aimee Semple McPherson's five week absence. An official report from Douglas Arizona describes her June return and claims of kidnapping and ransom in the desert near Agua Prieta. US Attorney will review after further checks.
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Agua Prieta
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U.S
Angie
United States
Earthquake Death Toll Tops 400 in Sumatra Disaster
AP reports a fresh Sumatra quake killed over 400, wrecking Fort Dekeck and Panjang area. Padang lies on the island’s west coast. Fort Dekeck is about 60 miles from the capital. The city hosts roughly 100,000 residents with about 2,000 Europeans.
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Associated Press
Padang
Sumatra
Fort Dekeck
Fort Padang
Panjang
Hal White case to be heard by education board in Helena
The state board of education will hear Yale professor Hal Saunders White in Helena today over claims he was barred from a summer term at the University of Montana. White has not yet given a formal statement. The board will discuss appointing a physician for Twin Bridges Orphans’ Home and adding equipment for a normal school. The commission will report by September, with recommendations for the next legislature.
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Hal Saunders White
Yale
New York
Cen Te Ton
State University of Montana
Missoula
White
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Inia
Cie Clapp
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Educat Board
Violent storms sweep Germany causing floods and damage
Berlin reports severe thunderstorms and cloudbursts across the country with the western outskirts flooded. Fire brigades aid refugees and pump water from cellars as continuing storms disrupt communities.
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Germany
Berlin
President Coolidge Begins Summer Vacation in Adirondacks
President Coolidge left Washington for a summer in the Adirondacks, planning to stay at a camp on Lake Osgood, New York. John Coolidge accompanied the party, traveling to Burlington, Vermont for summer school at the University of Vermont, as the presidential train arrived at Union Station.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
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Philadelphia
John Coolidge
Burlington, VI
University of Vermouth
John
World Racers Celebrate Victory Almost At Hand
Special correspondent Linton Wells reports from aboard the Empress of Asia on July 4 as the world racers celebrate nearing success in their around the world voyage. The team rests after Evans oration and the crew fires July fireworks while recounting delays and a late dash to the ship. Continued on Page 4.
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Standard and North American Newspap Alliance
North Ame Newspaper Alliance
Empress OF Asia
Evans
John Mears
Jongers
Americs
Spectacular patriotic parade in Wining City draws 25000 crowd
A lavish, highly praise filled report describes a grand parade by lodges and patriotic organizations. Floats and automobiles dominate the route with Hansen Packing Co. winning first prize and Symons and Hennessy Co. prize winners also named. Over 25,000 spectators line the streets. the 180th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is depicted with period costumes and notable figures. The Manx Bakery float wins in the auto category and the Hennessy entry takes third prize.
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Butte
Vision
Hiarsen Packing Company
John Hancock
Jefferson
Franklin
Dry Goods Company
Hennessy
Subway Motormen Strike Shuts New York Lines
Subway motormen and switchmen on Interborough Rapid Transit lines walk out at 12 01 am halting service city wide. Officers guard platforms as officials plan to move workers by rail bus ferry and surface car. cab companies rush extra taxis to streets.
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New York
Subway
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
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Th Pany
Axicab
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Coolidge Urges Loyalty to American Institutions
President Coolidge urged loyalty to American institutions and the moral forces behind them during July 5 exercises marking the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He toured Philadelphia landmarks with Mrs Corlidae, received an official welcome, and addressed tens of thousands despite rain, highlighting the republic’s birth and legacy.
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Associated Press
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Washington
Costlage
Corlidae
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Indianapolis Street Railway Strike Defies Court Injunction
Indianapolis July 5 motor men conductors and bus operators walked out despite a federal court injunction. The Amalgamated Association claims the wage contract is being violated while company officials say the holiday schedule remained. Union leaders predicted most daily workers would stay out tomorrow.
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Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Crowded car attack ends in driver’s murder in Missouri
In KANBAB CITY Missouri on Thursday 43 year old Joe Beneze was shot to death when a crowd car drove to the curb and fired from a shotgun. Beneze partner Phillip Infanes, nine, was wounded. police seek motive amid tension between local groups as they investigate the case.
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Kanbab City
Joe Benezce
Woman Victim of Automobile Wreck Near New Castle
A car crash near Bedgenon and Sprite in Wyoming injured Mrs Shoemaker 46 of New Castle along with other passengers led by her husband Thome Shoemaker. The vehicle’s driver sustained non listed injuries as rescue crews attended the scene. Local authorities investigated the accident and reported the party included Mrs Shoemaker’s mother among the injured.
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New Castle
Wyo
Thome Shoemaker
Hee “Hua
Bedgenon
Sprite
V. Gay
Five Killed in Colorado Crashes Over Fourth
Five deaths were reported in Colorado motor crashes linked to the Fourth of July period. Among the fatalities were Carin Uecostal, injured in an automobile accident and dying in a Walsenburg hospital, and Antonio Lucero, 80, whose vehicle went off a road after a collision. Fifty plus others were injured, with 46 listed as hurt in statewide incidents. Vivian Arthur, 19, of Aspen, was badly hurt when her car plunged over embankment. Only two Denver motor mishaps were reported that day.
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Denver
Colorado
Carin Uecostal
San
Walsenburg
Antonio Lucero
Vivian Arthur
Aspen
Todax
Butte Pageant of Progress Draws Massive Crowd
The Clark ball park pageant drew an estimated 7,500 fans last night with standing room overflow, as crowds packed aisles and planks. Tonight’s repeat promises improved sound via Radiola systems after damp conditions.
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Clark Ball Park
Butte
Seven Are Drowned on Holiday
The Associated Press reports seven drownings on a holiday in various locations. Victims include Robert V. Gowing, a 31 year old Piedmont musician, who saved others before drowning at Donner Lake near Reno. Other victims: Silvio Bvarie, 32, Oakland in the Mokelumne River near Stockton. W R Kent, 68, Caney, Kansas in the Coweeman River near Longview, Washington. Florence Walsh, 19, Spokane in Diamond Lake north of the city. Margery Tilbury in Rose Lake, Idaho. and Louie Davis in the Yakima River.
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Robert V. Gowing
Piedmont
Cal
Donner Lake
Reno Mor
Silvio Bivarie
Oakland
Storkton
W. R Kent
Caney, Kan
Coweemanver
Longview
Wash
Florence” Walsh
Spokane
Diamond Lake
Margery Tilbury
Rose Lake
Idaho
Louie Davis
Yakima River
Picnicers Battle Canyon Freshet Heavy Rain
A picnic party gathered behind Scott canyon near the county hospital faced a sudden cloudburst. Light drizzle fell as a sunlit Butte sky appeared. A punting effort to divert water to lava watermelons led to a brief splash and momentary danger.
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Continental Divide
Butte
Five Die in Car Train Crash at Bucks Crossing
Five people perish when a northbound Pennsylvania train collides with a car at Bucks Crossing near Wilmington. Four family members are among the dead. one other passenger is seriously injured.
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Wilmington
Del
Bucks Crossing
Rain Delays Butte Scouts Opening Camp
Rain failed to stop Butte Boy Scouts from opening a Camp at Olsen's ranch 16 miles northeast of Butte. Arch dedication by Earle Genaberger and remarks by Dolph Heilbronner followed. Rev Lester Bent could not attend due to weather and gumbo conditions. Scouts will finish their course within a week with another contingent to join.
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Hutte
Jupe Pluvius
Lester Bent
Exchange Club
Bent
Butte
Earle Genaberger
Butte Club
John. A. Donovan
Genzberger
Dolph Heilbronner
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