Boone Family Reunion Heirs Gather in Lexington Kentucky
The article notes a Boone family pilgrimage to Boone's resting place and Boonesboro with ceremonies at Transylvania University and a pageant. Governor Fields invites 5000 Boone Family Association members to Lexington for the first reunion, tied to Daniel Boone's memory and Kentucky heritage.
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Kentucky
Boone
Boonesboro
Transylvania University
Lafayette
Governor Fields
Boone Family Association
Lexington
Daniel
City Council votes down Harrison avenue lighting plan
The council, after judiciary committee opposition, denies the Harrison avenue lighting petition amid protests from about 40 property owners over cost. The body moves to pursue mandamus against the treasurer for a warrant call and approves street improvements, sewers, and district fund ordinances.
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Harrison Avenue
Judiciary Committee
Heslet
Riley
Alderman Heslet
Treasury
Washington
Idaho
Park
Gold Street
East Porphyry Street
Johns Avenue
Commissioner of Public Works
A. C. M. Hardware Company
Standard Cooking School in Butte Attracts 500 Women
The Standard continues its cooking school in Butte with Mrs Alma E Hunt leading demonstrations at the Winter Garden. More than 500 ladies attended the opening session Tuesday, enjoying music and programs as housewives learn culinary arts for healthier meals.
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Butte
Standard
Alma E. Hunt
Winter Garden
Old Kentucky Sesquicentennial Honors Boone’s Pioneering Era
Kentucky marks a sesqui centennial to honor its early beginnings focusing on Daniel Boone. The pioneer crossed into the West in 1769 with six companions and helped establish a stockade fort in 1775 on the Kentucky River. Boone, a hunter and trapper from Pennsylvania, faced later hardships as land titles faltered and he ended life without land despite his explorations. Congress finally confirmed rights in 1812.
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Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Boone
West
Congress
Chaos in China as multiple crises rock the nation
The article surveys widespread turmoil in China including war, famine, flood, and political upheaval. It notes the Shanghai riots linked to a Japanese mill strike, anti Japanese sentiment, and the power struggle after Sun Yat Sen's death. It mentions rival leaders Feng and Chang and the odd tax and opium issues.
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China
Shanghai
Japan
Sun Yat Sen
Wu Pei Fu
Feng
Chang
Pekin
Seaplane Link to Transatlantic Mail Hinted by Geddes Plan
The piece notes rapid progress in some fields and slow strides in others with radio leading trends while Atlantic air service remains distant. Geddes proposes seaplanes meet liners offshore to exchange mail and passengers, accelerating delivery before eventual liner adaptations. British interest is rising and a breakthrough could come in months.
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Atlantic
Sir Eric Geddes
London
New York
Weather, cigars, and world affairs in a breezy note
The piece surveys June’s damp mood and dull skies, notes a nickel cigar at 12 44 cents, mentions Asian sentiment toward Americans, cites Mr Bryan on Tennessee case interest above eight percent, and reflects on Europe’s postwar chaos and the road to success with its rough scenery.
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Bryan
Tennessee
Husband witness to wife’s murder shocks Chicago suburb
A coroner's jury ruled Mrs. Owen was killed by an unknown intruder at her Oak Park home. George F. Owen testified he woke to a chair overturn, saw his wife struggle with the intruder, who threatened him with a revolver. The pair fled through a window.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Owen
Oak Park
George F. Owen
Freakish Weather Sparks Death Toll In Midwest
Five deaths reported in Minneapolis area as severe rain and windstorm causes about 2 million dollars in damage. Torn branches, damaged barns and downed telephone poles blamed for widespread disruption across Hopkins Carver Chaska and Shakopee amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Here
Hopkins
Carver
Chaska
Shakopee
Denver's Burger Becomes New Potentate At Wet Parade
In a soggy Broadway scene a bathing beauty parade replaces a drill and band show as Nobles parody the day. Despite rain the imperial divan votes to hold the 1926 Philadelphia convention June 1 to 3 with James C. Burger of Denver named imperial potentate and a slate of officers elected or re-elected across multiple cities.
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Imperial Divan
Philadelphia
James C. Burger
Denver
Col
Imperial Potentate
James E. Chandler
Kansas City
Daniel W. Crosland
Montgomery
Ala
Imperial
Clarence N. Dunbar
Providence
R. I
Rabban
Frank C. Jones
Houston
Texas
Lee V. Youngworth
Los Angeles
William 8. Brown
Pittsburg
Benjamin W. Powell
Boston
Imperial Recorder
Eaton J. Fletcher
Rochester
N. Y
Imperial Oriental Guide
Thomas J. Houston
Chicago
Imperial First
Earl C. Mills
Des Moines
Clifford Ireland
Peoria
Ill
John W. Sebrell Jr
Alleged Rustlers Killed by Posse in Colorado Shootout
In Montrose Colorado a sheriff's posse killed Henry Hendrickson 30 and Frank Hendrickson 35 alleged rustlers after they opened fire on deputies protecting a ranch near Naturita. The brothers were accused for months of stealing cattle and driving them into Utah for sale.
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Montrose
Col
Henry Henrickson
Frank
Naturita
Here
Phillips
Montrose County
van Aken
Delta County
Hendricksons
Utah
Johnny and the kittens and Sam Sampson at the store
A town tale follows Johnny who sells kittens and faces awkward sales. Sam Sampson runs a near empty village store as a curious girl brings a dollar and asks if her mother owes it. The piece notes a shift in Germany from artificial flowers and fruits costing jobs.
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Sam Sampson
Sam
Shanghai Strife Intensifies Amid Foreign Tensions
Reported heavy trouble in Shanghai centers on anti foreign disturbances sparked by a mixed court decision. Police fired on Chinese students, killing six and wounding 16 as strikes disrupted mills and markets, with shipping and food supplies affected in the port city.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Shanghai
China
Souza
Landscape Poem From Berkshire by Richard Henry Horne
Poem depicts a Berkshire landscape at dawn with a cold air over woods and earth. Blackbird speaks, a beam climbs the hill, and strong ploughmen are urged to plough deep and straight for future hours.
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Blackbird
Richard Henry Horne
Peage Policy Emphasizes Peace and Citizen Readiness
The navy should be an instrument of righteousness and defense. If peace on earth is to be promoted, a larger spiritual and moral effort is needed beyond military power. Reduction of standing forces is urged, while civilians are urged to be ready as soldiers or to contribute productively in times of peril.
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Sword
Olson Under Fire at Shepherd Trial
Defense accuses Judge Harry Olson chief of Chicago municipal court of viciousness and pro prosecution influence as jury selection for the Shepherd murder trial proceeds. Stewart claims Olson sought guardianship over Billy McClintock and cut a deal with the McClintock heirs to gain a share of Billy’s money for the Olson family widow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Shepherd
Harry Olson
Carl Bjeland
Venireman
William Scott Stewart
Olson
Stewart
Thomas J. Lynch
Billy McClintock
McClintock
Billy
Oscar Olson
Mexicans Prepare for End of World in 1926
In Nogales Sonora hundreds of residents fear a prophecy by Enoch the Mexican prophet predicting a year of global temblors and massive loss of life in 1926. He warned earthquakes followed by fierce heat and fires across dry areas, prompting evacuations and preparations.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
Enoch
Sonora
Sunshine Girl Becomes Sailstad Bride In Wisconsin
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Edward J Sailstad urge the public to forget them as they live in a cottage on Lake Winnebago near Oshkosh after a marriage arranged around Miss Dorothy Anderson the Sunshine Girl release from a state industrial school Sailstad recently left a state reformatory where he served a arson sentence The couple married by Rev M H Clifford of Oshkosh The background includes Sailstad previously fleeing from Eau Claire Wisconsin and California with Miss Anderson in a prior relationship The story notes Canada steel plants and Australian child transport items as items of contrast.
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Associated Press
Fond DU Lac
Wis
Edward J. Sailstad
Lake Winnebago
Oshkosh
Sailstad
Dorothy Anderson
State Industrial School For Women
Miss Anderson
M. H. Clifford
State Reformatory
California
Eau Claire
Why Not the Dawes Plan for the U. S. Asks Boyden
Boyden argues that the United States should apply the Dawes plan to itself. He contends American leaders avoid advising the American voter to accept the plan and that the Dawes report embodies economic principles to replace political wishes. He says Americans have done much for the Dawes plan except adopt it domestically.
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Dawes
The
U. S
Boyden
America
Reparations Commission
United States
Commission
France
Icans
Germany
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