Two Hoboes Shoot And Rob Man Near Bluestone Junction
Raymond Jordan, a 25 year old railroad contracting worker from Middlesboro Kentucky, was shot and robbed near Bluestone Junction. He identified two attackers a white man and a colored man, fled after the incident and was later treated at Pocahontas and Bluefield sanitarium. Police search continues as details emerge and Jordan’s condition stabilizes.
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Bluestone Junction
Raymond Jordan
Middlesboro
Jordan
Alexander
Pocationtas
Bluefield Sanitarium
Bluefield
Sanitarium
Wharncliffe
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bluestone
Pocahontas
Jim Jordan
Stimson Urges Prompt Ratification Of London Naval Treaty
Secretary Stimson called for swift Senate ratification of the London naval limitation pact. Speaking via coast to coast radio, he praised the treaty as a major victory for peace and a step toward Kellogg Briand pact ideals while noting opposition from some extremist military factions and civilian support in all involved nations.
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Washington
Stimson
Senate
Columbia Broadcasting System
National Radio Forum
Washington Star
United States
Hoover
Great Britain
MacDonald
Japan
Convicts Hide 147 Hours in Hole At Folsom Prison
At Folsom California two convicts Ethan McNabb and Lloyd Sampsell hidden for 147 hours beneath a depression near the blacksmith shop neared exhaustion from hunger and thirst. They are serving long bank robbery terms in Oakland and were supplied with little food and candy during the ordeal.
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Folsom Prison
Cal
Ethan McNabb
Lloyd Sampsell
Oakland
Juilet Pen Break Plot Discovered at State Prison
Discovery of two tunnels under the state prison wall disrupted a delivery plot and led to seven inmates placed in solitary confinement. William Evans 38 identified as plot leader. two Reinhart brothers blamed for aiding the digging during noon meal. A second tunnel found near the first after a wardens’ systematic search.
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State Prison
Joilet
William Evans
Evans
Henry C. Hill
Albert
George Reinhart
Unemployment relief bills face doubtful House action
Senator Wagner of New York warned that Congress may not pass three unemployment relief bills this session. He noted the House Judiciary Committee would meet in executive session next Wednesday and adjourn soon after. He cited possible timing issues for a federal aid plan with state employment exchanges and for public works planning, while a third bill on employment statistics awaits House action.
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Washington
Congress
Wagner
New York
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
House
Bureau of Labor
House Labor Committee
Pantages Affidavit Trails Into Public Probe
San Francisco June 22 An affidavit by Eugene Mozier ex naval aviator alleges Eunice Pringle sought money from Alexander Pantages in an attempted frame. Mozier claims Los Angeles DA Baron Fitts ignored the charge warning him to stay quiet. Pantages now free on bond pending appeal after a 1 to 50 year San Quentin sentence.
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San Francisco
Eugene Mozier
Eunice Pringle
Alexander
Pantages
Los Angeles
A.S. Webb
Mozier
Baron Fitts
Fitts
Webb
Bernard Nugent
San Quentin
Miss Pringle
Tribune Attorney Takes Over Lea In Assassin Hunt
Chicago press leaders unite to hunt the killer of Alfred Jake Lingle. Tribune counsel Charles F Rathbun is named assistant state’s attorney with Rathburn overseeing legal work while Pat Roche directs investigations as seven papers pledge resources to clean up gang violence and official corruption in Chicago.
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Chicago
Alfred
Jake” Lingle
Lingle
Charles F. Rathbun
Tribune Counsel
Pat Roche
Rathburn
Funeral for Chicago gangster Alfred Jake vroe
Chicago held the funeral for Alfred Jake vroe as police hunted his slayer. He lay in a silver bronze casket at Our Lady of Sorrows church with Commissioner William Russell among the pallbearers. At the detective bureau 230 hoodlums were held for questioning on his killing.
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Chicago
Alfred “Jake” Vroe
Underworld
The
Tribune
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Senate asserts right to London naval conference papers
Washington June 12 The senate foreign relations committee adopted a resolution asserting its right to papers from the London naval conference after President Hoover refused to turn them over. The vote was 10 to 7 in favor of the resolution supporting Senator Johnson’s request and the committee’s access.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
London
Johnson
California
Borah
Stimson
Swanson
Virginia
Persident
Doheny Negotiating Settlement of Suit
The New York Herald Tribune reports that Pan American Petroleum and Transport and Edward Doheny are negotiating a private settlement with Frank H. Kunkle of Cincinnati. Kunkle, a Pan American stockholder, sued to recoup more than 20 million dollars after federal courts canceled Elk Hills naval oil leases. Officials declined to comment. L. J. Stevens of Chicago is handling negotiations for Doheny interests.
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New York
Jume 12
New York Herald Tribune
Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company
Edward
Doheny
Los Angeles
Frank H. Kunkle
Cincinnati
Kunkle
Pan-American
Elk Hills
Gannon Inquiry Ends as Committee Drops Question Push
Investigators decide not to compel Bishop James Cannon Jr to answer questions about his 1928 anti Smith activities and plan to submit a transcript of the examination to the Senate. The committee rejected further actions and adjourned after backing a resolution to lay the full record before the Senate.
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Washington
James Cannon Jr
Senate Lobby Committee
Senate
Blane
Wisconsin
Cannon
Caraway
Southern Methodist Churchman
Walsh
Montana
Diane
Blaine
Coma
Robinson
Indiana
Clarence True Wilson
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Methodist Church
Nashville
Tennessee
State sells four issues of bonds to high bidder
The state sinking fund commission sold four bond issues totaling 1 600 000 dollars to high bidders. Kanawha county bridge bonds of 750 000 dollars went to Kanawa Valley Bank with a 54 983 dollar premium. Logan district school bonds of 250 000 dollars were bought by Kanawa Valley Bank with a 10 428 dollar premium. Charleston independent school district bonds of 350 000 dollars were sold to Lehman Brothers and Rogers Caldwell with an 18 802 dollar premium. Cross Creek district school bonds of 250 000 dollars were bought by The Central Trust Company with a 2 700 dollar premium.
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Charleston
State Sinking Fund Commission
Charleston and
Lehman Brothers
New York
Rogers Caldwell & Co
Nashville
Reed and Grundy Back Tariff Bill as Senate Near Vote
Washington June 12 Reed and Grundy Republican senators of Pennsylvania and Nebraska voiced support for the tariff bill on the eve of final Senate action. Reed urged passage after a 20 minute speech insisting relief for American industry, while Grundy announced his intent to vote yes despite dissatisfaction. Norris of Nebraska condemned the measure as protection run mad, warning supporters of political consequences.
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Washington
Grundy
Reed
Senate
Read
Norris
Nebraska
Billie Dove Seeks Divorce From Willat
Billie Dove, screen actress, filed suit for divorce in Los Angeles on June 12 against Irvin V. Willat, motion picture producer, whom she married in 1923. She cites extreme cruelty and ungovernable temper, noting threats to leave but being persuaded to stay. No community property or children. she asks to restore her maiden name Lillian Bohny.
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Los Angeles
Billie Dove
Irvin V. Willat
Miss Dove
Willat
Lillian Bohny
Five Men Die In Electric Chair At Eddyville Prison
Eddyville Ky June 12 five men condemned to die in the electric chair were scheduled to be executed shortly after midnight. Bai lard Ratcliffe the Louisville insurance agent and four African American inmates Richard Edmonds John Keller James Grigsby and Lloyd Williams faced execution after murder convictions. Ratcliffe admitted he is not insane and declared readiness to die while others expressed simple statements of preparation. All five ate a last meal and chief electrician BE Collier prepared to switch on the current.
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Eddyville
Bailard Ratcliffe
Louisville
Ant
Richard Edmonds
John Keller
James Grigsby
Lloyd Williams
Jesus
BE. Collier
Ratcliffe
Federal inquiry opens in Boston into sea crash
Boston June 12 The federal inquiry into the Fairfax Pinthia collision that cost 47 lives opened with testimony from Captain Archibald Brooks and radio officers. Questions focused on an emergency call said to be sent on orders from Brooks and heard by the Gloucester station.
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Boston
Fairfax
Pinthia
Archibald Brooks
Eugene W. Neff
Brooka
J. W. Genekin
Charles M. Lyons
John Stewart
United States
Neff
Genekin
Lyons
Gloucester
Radio Marine Corporation
Chatham
Coast Guard
Tampa
O. K
Queen Helen Crowned Queen of Romania Proclaimed
Bucharest reports King Carol II proclaims his divorced wife Helen Queen of Romania after arguing he became king upon his father's death. Queen Marie returns to find her son crowned as officers and officials greet the new reign while Helen remains distant.
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Bucharest
Marie
Germany
Carol II
Helen
Rumania
Carol
Ferdinand
Prezan Fails to Form Government in Bucharest
In Bucharest on June 12 General Prezan could not form a government and returned the mandate to King Carol. It is believed former Premier Maniu of the Peasants party will be asked to form a new ministry after resigning Saturday to advance Carol's proclamation as king.
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Bucharest
Prezan
Carol
Maniu
Peasants Party
Discontinuance Heard For Walkersville and Southert Railroad
Public Service Commission authorized the discontinuance of the Walkersville and Southert railroad in Lewis County effective upon ten days notice. Charleston dispatch notes no protests were recorded and the action was announced today.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate panel takes no action on bishop and senators pork tariff vote
The senate lobby committee decided to take no action against Bishop Cannon. Senators Reed and Grundy of Pennsylvania announced they would vote for the tariff bill. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee asserted its right to all correspondence on the London talks. President elect Prestes of Brazil called on President Hoover.
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Senate
Bishop Cannon
Reed and Grundy
Pennsylvania
Senate Foreign Relations
Prestes
Brazil
Hoover
Hoover Names Forbes as Envoy to Japan
President Hoover nominates W. Cameron Forbes of Boston as ambassador to Japan filling a key post left vacant since last year. Forbes has served in public life since 1904 including governor general of the Philippines 1909 to 1913 and Woodford Forbes commission member in 1921.
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Japan
Philippines
Washington
Hoover
W. Cameron Forbes
Forbes
Philippine Commission
Islands
Wood- Forbes
Harding
Tokyo
Charles MacVeagh
William Castle Jr
Castle
Chinese Fighters Move Toward Armistice Amid War in Henan
Shanghai June 12. Chinese Nationalist and rebel troops, about four hundred thousand, clash in Henan and Shantung as negotiations surface for an armistice. Feng Yu-hsiang seeks three million dollars to reorganize the Kuominchun. Chiang Kai-shek orders a northern offensive from Hankow to deter Kwangsi advances.
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Shanghia
Henan
Shiantung
Yangtse
Kwangasi
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Chihli
Shangsi
Chiang Kai-Shek
Feng
Shansi
Yen Hsi-Shan
Yen
Gas Station Hold-Up Wounds Pittsburgh Man
Walter Bierer 33 was shot and seriously wounded by two bandits during a hold-up at a North Side gasoline station in Pittsburgh. He refused to hand over $5, which he had brought to the station to have changed.
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Pittsburgh
Walter Bierer
Bierer
Veteran Keymians Murdered in Florida Heat
I M Bond a veteran keyman for Norfolk and Western and longtime operator at Tacoma Virginia on the Clinch Valley was found murdered at an isolated Florida East Coast railroad post. No details given. Bond, who joined N and W in 1894 and left in 1913, had lived in Florida since leaving Tacoma. His wife resides at Corbin Kentucky.
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I. M. Bond
Norfolk and Western Railway
Tacoma
Clinch Valley
Florida East Coast Railroad
Bond
Norfolk and Western
Florida
Corbin
Kaufman Confirmed as Minister to Siam
Senatorial confirmation today for David E. B. Kaufman of Pennsylvania to serve as minister to Siam. The approval follows expected Senate action in Washington on June 12.
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Kaufman
Washington
David EB. Kaufman
Pennsylvania
Siam
Senate
Sharkey Subdues German Opponent in Third Round
In a professional bout Sharkey overwhelmed his German challenger with a brutal two handed attack. An official examination found evidence of a low blow amid the third round action.
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Sharkey
Schmeling Declared Winner After Controversial Low Blow
Max Schmeling was proclaimed the victor over Jack Sharkey at Yankee Stadium after a late fourth round foul, in a fight that disappointed nearly 80,000 spectators who hoped for an undisputed heavyweight champion. Referee Jimmy Crowley ruled Schmeling fouled after a left groin blow, with disagreements from judge Harold Barnes and limited view from judge Charles Matthison.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Sharkey
Jimmy Crowley
Seing
Schmeling
Crowley
Harold Barnes
Charles F. Matthison
Gene Tunney
Hoover 16 Host to Brazil Chief
President Hoover hosted Dr. Julio Prestes Brazil’s president elect at a White House state dinner marking a day of Brazilian dignitary entertainment. The visit included trips to Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery with high level officials and the Brazilian delegation.
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Washington
Julio Prestes
Brazil
Hoover
White House
Mount Vernon
National Cemetery
Arlington
S. Gurgel de Amaral
State Department
Prestes
Elect Prestes
President Hoover
Dr. Prestes
Stimson
Officers Praise Battle Ship Crew After Fire
New York June 12 The battleship Colorado arrived at the Brooklyn navy yard for repairs. Officers praised crew heroism during a June 2 fire in the hold off Panama City. Lieut Commander Robert Griffin said the blaze began in the plotting room beneath water and spread through compartments, burning eight hours before being stopped. A gas release and smoke forced flames and crew to retreat, about forty men were over come by fumes and revived by shipmates.
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New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Panama
Robert Griffin
Plottin
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J. M. Bond
Alan Gould
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