Slain priest's body exhumed as mystery deepens
San Francisco authorities recovered the buried body of Rev. Patrick Heslin of Colma missing since Aug. 2 after a tip led William Hightower to a sand cliff grave near Silaba beach. Evidence included a bullet wound and a watch stopped at 9:50, with Dolly Mason and a foreigner linked to the case under police scrutiny.
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San Francines
Patrick J
Heelin
Colma
Holy Angels
Silaba Beach
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Feelin
O'Rink
Daniel O'Brien
San Franciseo
S.A. Landink
William A. Hightower
Hightower
Dolly Mason
Salt Lake City
Dally Mason
Delty Mason
Dely Mavon
Toll Hightower
Catholic Church Hightower
Welstower
Polis
Het
Edward J. Hanns
San Fran Vicew
Father Heslin
O'ttien
Constabhe Lamitini
Porket
Prinst
Ridley Defends Ku Klux Klan Aims at Tula Meeting
Rev Dr Caleb A Ridley of Atlanta told a Tula Oklahoma audience that the Ku Klux Klan is a protective order. He described three aims to defend the constitution, shield the weak from violence, and enforce laws. He denied the group bars nonwhite members and traveled to speak during vacation to counter opposition propaganda.
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Tula
Okla
Aug. HL
Ku Klux Klan
Caleb A. Ridley
Atlanta
Convention Hall
Ku Klux
Ridley
New Jersey
India Jam
Oklahoma
Georgia
Thomaston Seized Over 1000 Cases of Whiskey in Camden
Philadelphia authorities report the fishing schooner Thomaston was seized for port regulation violations after landing 1000 cases of Scotch whiskey in Camden. Captain Lewin T. Nippel admitted the cargo and named two consignees and a warehouse under guard. The vessel misreported and avoided Philadelphia, leading to the seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Twc
America
Thomaston
Camden
Lewin T. Nippel
Nippel
Ir Substance
Win Bowt
Nasanu
Marcus Hook
Wtathan
Atlantic
West End
Philadelphin
Generations On Links At Worcester Country Club
A father and son golf tournament showcased family teams, with Howard M. North playing as partner to his year-old father in the morning round and teaming with his 15 year old son in the afternoon. The matinée round stood out as the best by even strokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wichester
Wellesey
Howard M. North
Hie
Boundary Dispute Deliberations Continue at Council
Experts reported progress on drawing the boundary line but unresolved differences between French and British views lingered. A late afternoon session prepared a report for submission to the supreme council, with officials hoping a morning conference would yield a plan acceptable to both governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cwunell
Rma
Lost Vessel and Cargo Report From Medial Event
The United States steamer Mark Arrow reportedly wrecked near Cap Vilane on the Spain west coast while on a voyage from Havens to Havens. The crew, including the Black Arrow, were believed lost as heat and language issues hindered rescue efforts. The German streamer departed New York on July 13 for Pete’s harbor.
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United States
Mark Arrow Rauk
Cap Vilane
Spain
Black Arrow
New York
Petes
Selled Daly
Eee
Sermetiy
General Wood Considered for Philippines Governor General
Washington reports Major General Leonard Wood is named as governor general of the Philippines. He had just been elected head of the University of Pennsylvania and would set his own title and salary. Trustees caution that no word has reached them and some seek Wood's release from the Penn post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Leonard Wood
Harding
Philippines
Hiladelphia
The
University of Pennsylvania
Charles Cortin Harrison
Board of Trustees
General Wood
Wood
University
De Valera Reply Delivered in London on Peace Proposals
The Irish republican leader Eamon De Valera sent a reply to British peace proposals. Austen Chamberlain received it for the House of Commons and the text was to be discussed by Lloyd George after Cabinet conferences. Robert C Barton and Art O'Brien delivered the message in London during De Valera's Downing Street visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Eamon de Valera
Austen Chamberlain
Home of Commons
Robert C Barton
Dail Eireann
Chamberlain
Lloyd George
France
Barton
Art O'Brien
Cnelice League
de Valera
Downing Street
House of Common
Lieyd George
Paris
Merc de Valera
Mer
Mons
Kennedy Slaying Investigation Expands In California
Los Angeles officials press formal investigation into the slaying of J Belton Kennedy a troker last Friday night at his home near Beverly Hills A grand jury will hear evidence including testimony from Dink Parson garage man who says the suspect rented a car on the night of the shooting Detectives tracing tires and car tracks from the crime scene scoured districts from the Santa Monica Canyon to mountain glen as leads multiply District Attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine warned action within 24 hours as they pursue a suspect identified as Arthur C Bure with possible links to gunfire records and ballistics data
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Los Angeles
Cal
J. Belton Kennedy
Beverly
Len
Mear
Madelyn
Arthur
Burek
Thomas Lee Woolwine
Dink Parsone
Bure
Mountain Glen
Santa Monica Canyon
Barch
Abells
Pideg
Oppose Profit Division Disrupts Veracruz Industry
Industrial interests in Vera Cruz back Governor Tejada against a state profit sharing law signed July 3, warning it will shut down plants if enforced. Farmers threaten strikes as the law would grant workers ten to twenty percent shares. A seven member commission would enforce with three workers, three employers, and one outsider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Tejada
Cotumbasion Wheat
Owner of Grip Held Responsible in Tragic Death
Washington, DC. Ang. EL-Wil fin A. White of Philadelphia, a traveling salesman, was arrested in Huntsville, Ala. while unloading baggage at the Tin ee ate here. Hill, a baggage handler, dropped a tease causing a wound that killed him days later. A coroner's jury found White responsible for Hill's death under the Interstate Commerce Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Wilfin A. White
Philadelphia
Huntaville
Ala
Igeal
Hill
White
Odd Fellows Convention in Cleveland Opens Three Day Session
A three day convention of Odd Fellows of the United States and Canada begins in Cleveland today with business sessions scheduled for today tomorrow and Saturday morning. A federal program will be featured Saturday afternoon as part of the agenda under the theme the degree of perfection will be revealed during the convention.
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Cleveland
Amg
United States
Canada
Venthon
Lynchings Frustrated by Officers in Augusta
An attempted mob of about ten hundred failed to lynch C. O Fox and Jeste Guppien, accused in the murder of William Braseil, a South Carolina student. Officers intervened, securing the pair and transporting them to a secure facility in Sevenmonth water, preventing violence.
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Augusta
C. O Fox
Jeste Guppien
William Braseil
Co SC
Jell
Explosion Destroys Home of State’s Attorney in Waukewen
A dynamite blast early today wrecked the residence of Colonel Ashbel V. Smith, state’s attorney, at Waukewen, TH, with no injuries reported. Authorities believe the attack was retaliation by bootleggers tied to the battle against liquor. The case is under investigation and officials express strong suspicion of organized criminal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbel V. Smith
Waukegan, IL
Waukewen
Smith
Hlieit
Rolanel
Couple sentenced for prostitution in Burlington case
Acting Judge A McNamara yesterday sentenced Mrs Mabel Martin to six to eight months at the House of Correction for prostitution. Her husband serves time in the county jail at Chelsea for breaking into a store at Williamstown. The couple, parents of a three year old, left their child in the care of Mea Martins parents in Montpetier.
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Burlington
Aug
A. McNamara
Mabel Martin
New Sam Browne Belt Described by Army Officials
Washington announces a new Sam Browne belt details released by the quartermaster general and General Pershing. The War Department description notes the belt includes a 144 stripe pattern, olive drab color, and equipment attachments for press camstand and magazine well.
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Washington, D.C
Pershing
War Department
Vicious Attack On Young Mother in Vergennes
In Vergennes on Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Louie Cheeseman, 24, lies in critical condition after an assault by 18 year old Albert Batchelder, an industrial school inmate on parole. Batchelder confessed planning to rob the Cheeseman home and attacked her with a pruning knife and blows, then fled toward Spaulding’s home before neighbors corralled him near Potash Bay. He awaits trial in Addison County Jail, with charges of atrocious assault. Mrs. Cheeseman’s fate remains uncertain.
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Batchelder
Henry Spaulding
Cheesemans
West Addison
Mra
Leh Spaulding
Alice Raine
Cheeverman
Cheeseman
Nelishbor
Rae
Watehelder
Hou
Dick Tens
Middlebury
French Veteran Prepare Welcome to American Legion Guests
French organizations mobilize to greet American Legion members heading to Cherbourg. A joint committee urges French citizens to welcome their brothers in arms with warmth, courtesy, and open hospitality, reflecting enduring Franco American friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aug
American Legion
Cherbourg
George Washington
Marniew
France
Riot film false sparked local controversy in Rutland
A Bellows Falls music film claiming riot conditions drew merchants and town officials who denounced it as fabrication. The Rutland theater planned an advance showing for merchants after a committee objected, prompting legal action to suppress the film.
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Bellows Pathe
Bellows Fale
Merchante
McKay
Rutland
Vermont
Feral Theatre
Merriuauta
J. (. Dennison
Merchants’ Association
Prowt
J. Fenton
F. Kent
CU. Colline
I Hennessey
D. J. Loud
Warner A. Graham
Ube
Defense Closes As Charges Attack Judges In Middlesex Case
Boston August 11 defense closing arguments in the Middlesex county case against District Attorney Nathan A. Tufte allege the attorney general launched a campaign against Superior Court judges. The defense accuses Tufte of improper motives while asserting the court ordered filings and that evidence was available but withheld. The attorney general contends conspiracy charges rely on circumstantial proof and cites a Bowton film industry conference as part of alleged misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Supreme Court of District
Nathan A. Tufte
Middiesel County
Melvin M. Jahison
Bounael
Allen
Tufte
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Johnson
Herman L. Barney
Wii
Tufts
Jolson
Barney
Jttorney
Hoknson
Barnettorney
Johnton
Supreme Court
Bowton
James M. Curley
Dan
Coakley
New York
Qehich Hadberm
Charlee Wright
Huge Still in Woods Reported Near Norwich
White River Junction August report from Hartford municipal court details Myron Armstrong of Norwood charged with manufacturing liquor and held on 200 bond for jury trial. Wheeler and Lawrie Hix connected to the case as officials and witnesses. State's Attorney Howland described a suspected large underground still entrance hidden by a hollow tree near Norwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Junction
Myron Armstrong
Norwith
Hartford
Mgr
Howland Armstrong
Norwich
Emurt
Chat
Juror Painted Turmoil Halts Trial at Court
Muddled notes report a juror being painted or tampered with during a trial, causing a halt and detaining jurors at a police station. Witnesses from Waterbury described tension as officers restrained a commotion, while questions centered on the defendant and company involved.
Walerr Macdonald and George Walker wed at bride’s home
The wedding of Miss Anne Macdonald and George C Walker occurred yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home in Montpelier in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev BG Lipsky of Hed ling Methodist church. Attendants were Miss Mimie Macdonald and A C Walker. After a wedding luncheon the couple motored to Burlington then plan to reside in Montpelier. Mrs Walker is a Spankeling High School graduate who worked at the Cambridge Library bureau. Mr Walker runs Mont Electric Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne d. Maceonald
Marion Macdonald
Elm Street
George C. Walker
Agnes Walker
LL Grant Avenue
BG. Lipsky
Hedling Methodist Church
Mimie Macdonald
A. C. Walker
Lohotgrin
Mrad
Burington
New York
Montpelier
Walker
Library Bureau
Cambridge
Mont
Electric Co
Teabscom Grail
Spaulding
Thie
Quiet Montpelier wedding unites Miss Funnyline Wood and Lloyd Bentley
A small wedding took place yesterday afternoon at 14 Fleet Avenue Montpelier with Rev Charles St John officiating. The bride Miss Funnyline Wood, a writer for the bride, wed Lloyd Cansilis Bentley of Morrisville in a dainty parlor ceremony attended by immediate relatives. The couple left for a two week honeymoon and will reside in Morrisville.
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Mere
Ellen
Fleet Avenue
Montpelier
Mins Funnyline Owood
Lloyd Cansilis Bentley
Morrievillet
Charles St. John
Congregational Church
Miew
Maury Onod
van Urideemail
Homer Bently
Abespree
Mavcrine Ville
M. Lyon
Barre
May Federate Creameries Conference Attended by Officials
Roy Patre, special agent in charge of marketing dairy and poultry products, arrived in Mont pelle for a conference to be held tomorrow at the dominisetiner of agriculture's wilice rel. Vermont department officials joined the meeting with local creamery representatives. Attending tomorrow are Jason Lanuner of New York, John Centz, the secretary at the committee of agriculture of the Boston chamber of commerce.
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Roy Patre
Mosion
Dairy Sud
Montpelle
Dominisetiner of
Agriculture
Wilice
Tranpai
Iolla
Ata
Larawelh
Vermont
Tailey
Jason Lanuner
New York
John Centz
Theister
Wikorn Leer
Committee of Agriculione Nf
Hoston Chamber of Emmerce
Lost Life Teaching Swimming Near Shaker Village
A drowning occurred yesterday near Shaker Village three miles east of There NH as Dr Maria, assisting two others, was engaged in a swim lesson at the cottage of the son, who summers at Kefilt Cowler NH. Authorities consider the activity may have contributed to the tragedy. Relatives plan to gather for the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte
Sumetion
Wilke
Rome
Shaker Village
Maria
Marion
Tie Sauther
Kefielt Cowler
Funeral of John Marr in Williamstown
Funeral services for John Marr were held at the home of his brother in Williamstown with a Congregational minister officiating. Officers and attendees from the local community gathered, with burial at a nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marr
Field
Williamstown
Revolver incident at Willer plant raises alarms
Report from Regina details a weapon disturbance at the Willer plant of the Verwaterna Mager community. Key figures include Frere Pont Rane and Verge, with authorities investigating possible jail or detention links and a raid following the incident on a date near May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willer
Wervaterna Mager
Battle Hero Leonard Laid To Rest In Graniteville
Private William W Leonard, killed July 31 1918 at Chateau Thierry, buried in Wilton cemetery after services at Graniteville Presbyterian Church. A large crowd in uniform attended with American Legion members and Foresters of America. Leonard, born in Graniteville, lived in Barre Town and served in Co A 7th Infantry before going overseas in May. The body arrived back in Barre after temporary burial in France. Survived by mother Elizabeth Thompson Leonard, aunt Mrs Margaret Tittle, sister Hazel Leonard, and brothers Donald Leonard, Milton Bortington Leonard, and Charles Leonard of Connecticut.
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Chateau-Thierry
A. M
Presbyterian Church
Minn Staelin Murray
Lanoard
Upper
Graniteville
Barre
Foxville
Jmet
Boutwell, Milne & Varnum Co
Vermont National Guard
Vermont Teniment
A7th Infantry
War Department
Chateau Thierry
Seringes Et- Nestes
Aisne
United States
Barte
Lvamond
Edeward
Elizabeth (Thompson
Death of Bethel Man Heralds Funeral Quiet Ceremony
Herbert E Boutwell of Stockbridge died after months of heart disease ending with apoplexy. He was born 1860 in Stocking TA and married Clare Richardson of Stockbris. He lived in Mount Hilly and Shortwine before settling on Alden Merch farm. Survivors include brothers Swill Bentwell Tepid Heutwell and nephews Daniel Medwell Clifton Boutwell Walker Boutwell Robert Currier. Funeral held at Mt Plexmint cemetery with Rev Wesley Miller officiating. Burial followed in Sharbern.
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Wethel
Herbert E Bast
Wesley Miller
Heartre
Swill Bentwell
Tepid Heutwell
Daniel Medwell
Clifton Boutwell
Walker Boutwell
Robert Currier
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Patrick E. Heslin
Calif
Fr. Heslin
Henne
Eether
Heslin
Lolme
Ccording
North Family
Upper Silesia
Pres. Harding
Kennedy
St Went
ODD Fellows Convention
Sam Browne
Albert Batchelder
Industrial School
Plainfield
L. Cheeseman
W. Addison
Bellows Falls
M. M. Johnson
Ulysse Cormier
Dobo
East Mon
Labi
Walerr—Macdonald
Bride
Bentley—Osgood
Lyon Store
Morrisville
Willie Marien
Mascuma Lane
Jobe
Wilher
Charles
Willem
Beryl Ir
Irwea Herter
Soren
Rivard Turase
Hame
Mluve
Jobe Murphy
Verges
Frere Pont
Tisos
Rover & Sota
William W. Leonard
Chateau- Thierry
Pvt .Soward
Bethel
Herbert E. Beutwell
Stockbridge
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