Latest Divorce in Paris Sparks High Society Split
Paris reports Mrs Frederick Havemeyer and Mrs Henry Potter Russell of New York, Harriman family connections, filed for divorce in French courts. Other items note a Sioux City woman in grave health after near-drowning, a bomb suspect arrested in Los Angeles, and a Sioux City infant body found in river backwater.
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Paris
Mra
Frederick Havemeyer
Henry Potter Russell
New York
Seciety
Harriman
Sioux City
Missouri River
Pacifists Urged to Read Message From Disabled Veterans Head
At the Disabled American Veterans national meeting in Omaha, National Commander Frank J. Irwin urged support for preparedness. He said DAV represents those most opposed to war yet supports any legitimate step to prevent war by a strong army and navy, calling true pacifists those who advocate preparedness. He criticized opponents as un-American.
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Omaha
Frank J. Irwin
Man Indicted Bootlegger Captured After Delay
Carl Robinson, one of thirty one indicted by a grand jury last fall for bootlegging, was arrested on a warrant issued then by Sheriff W A McKee. A mixup kept the warrant from being served. Seven of the indicted remain at large. Robinson is released on 500 bonds posted by G G Jeck, Swift & Co manager. Trial expected at September term of district court. R W Cockshoot was county attorney when the case first arose.
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W. A. McKee
Robinson
G. G. Jeck
Poplar Street
Swift & Company
R. W. Cockshoot
Early Ball Scores From National League Games
National League early results show New York 8 Brooklyn 3 and St Louis 1 Pittsburgh 0 in the second inning. Philadelphia 6 Boston 0 in the sixth inning and Philadelphia 1 Boston 1 in a tied game are noted along with other American League updates.
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St. Louis
Pittsburgh
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Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Holiness Team to Play Local Ball Club Tomorrow
The House of David ball tossers from Benton Harbor Mich with their long hair will perform for local fans at Sunnyside field tomorrow afternoon when they meet the local baseball aggregation. The game is scheduled for 2:40. It is expected fans from the city and territory will attend in force. Admission is 50 cents.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Sunnyside Field
Legion Auxiliary
Man Drowns After Jump From Broadway Bridge
Portland man Harry Woodhead aged 48 manager of a correspondence school Portland office jumped 20 feet from the Broadway bridge into the Willamette river his pockets were filled with rocks and his body was recovered. His mother Mrs Ada Hunter lives in Wisconsin.
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Portland
Ore
Harry
Woodhead
Broadway
Willammette
Ada Hunter
Wisconsin
M. W. A. Increases Per Capita Tax and Reelects Officers
Chicago June 24 Codification and simplification of its articles of association was offered and a 15 cent per capita tax increase was voted at the second day's session of the quadrennial head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America. Officers were reelected for four years at increased salaries including Head Adviser A R Talbott of Lincoln and Head Clerk D V Horne of Davenport.
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INS
Woodmen of América
A. R. Talbott
Lincoln
D. V. Horne
Davenport
Storm relief fund aids Neola Persia district farmers
County farmers augmented cash relief for storm victims in the Neola Persia district and aided rehabilitation plans. A number traveled to assist in debris clearance while cash donations to the News Telegraph relief fund continued, tallying to date.
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Neola-Persia
Newa-Telegraph Relief Fund
Chinese Crisis Escalates As Canton Strife Spreads
British troops ordered to Canton amid clashes near the foreign settlement. Reports from Hong Kong and Amoy describe hundreds of Chinese killed or wounded, with foreigners seeking naval protection as the Shanghai area sees demands for treaty revisions and emergency measures.
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Leroy Webber
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Shameen
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Amoy
Chin Uns
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The
National University Today
U. S
Borah
Coolidge and party arrive at Swampscott
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge return to Massachusetts for the summer, arriving from Washington by special train to Red Gables in Swampscott. They will stay at Red Gables until White Court, the summer White House, is ready on the adjacent estate, expected within two days. The trip was orderly with a large Salem crowd greeting them.
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Frank W. Stearns
Red Gables
White Court
White House
Washington
Shanghai fears Canton incident repeat at protest today
Shanghai authorities fear a Canton incident repeat as agitators plan a demonstration. Volunteers and sailors conducted strict searches of motor cars and tickshas after reports that large quantities of bombs were being smuggled into the international settlement.
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INS
Canton
Local Stores to Close Early in Centerville July and August
The Better Business Committee of Centerville Chamber of Commerce decided to close all stores at 6 p.m. daily during July and August. On Saturdays, stores will stay open later.
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Better Business Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
State Demands Gaal Lows for Shepherd Case Nearing End
Chicago June 24 1918 The state presses its case against William D Shepherd in the murder trial of his foster son William Nelaan McCormick. Prosecutors spotlight brutal charges as defense attorney Stewart Grows delivers a fiery plea labeling confession by Charles Faiman as coerced. The hearing confronts allegations of a diploma mill linked to the National University of Science and seeks scrutiny of the state’s handling of the case.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Lynch
William D. Shepherd
Watlows
Stewart
William D. Shephord
Faiman
William Nelaan McCormick
Rlttorney
William $. Stewart
Shepherd
McClintock
National University of Science
Chicago Medical Society
Bandits Loot Broadway Jewelry Store for $100,000 Gems
New York reports two bandits robbed Marcia Feldman Jewelry on Broadway, taking gems valued at about $100,000 according to the proprietor. The theft occurred today and details on suspects are unavailable.
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New York
Marcia Feldman
Navy conflict over arctic radio gear halts MacMillan voyage
Secretary Wilbur orders naval officers to take over the MacMillan arctic expedition as a clash over high versus low wavelength radio equipment escalates. Commander MacMillan refuses navy gear and insists on low wavelength sets. the Bowdoin and Peary may return to the United States if orders stand. The Putnam speeds to Sydney with naval equipment, while Byrd leads amphibian planes to contain the crisis. The dispute centers on equipment security and navigational reliability near the pole.
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Boston American
Portland
Maine
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Binard RB. MacMillan
Arctic
Wilbur
Fadin-cauminen de Mace
Sorera
Putnam
Sydney
MacMillan
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Wiscassett
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Richard E. Byrd
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E.F. MacDonald
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Europe
Washington
International News Service
Weather Outlook for Tonight and Thursday
Generally fair conditions with unsettled weather in the eastern portion. Slightly cooler tonight in the western and extreme southern portions.
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