No identity for Gary murder victim puzzles investigators
Gary Indiana officials probing the murder dismemberment and partial cremation of a young woman found near Gary last week have few clues to identify her. A man in custody is linked to a missing wife claim, others released after no verified match. The body toured for public viewing with no ident found, while funeral plans near Railroad Park were discussed.
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Gary
Ind
Here
H. A. Flynn
Chesterton
Railroad Park
Kldsworth W. Miller
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Denver
Colo
Rebecca Stace
Svg
Ellsworth C. Miller
Contror
Miller
Stace
Rebecca Hamilton
War communiques reappear in Paris amid calm assess
Paris May 2 The reappearance of terse war communiques from the general staff on French Morocco drew little reaction in Paris. Reports covered the Rif offensive and a Moroccan attack on a 60 mile front but left public mood undisturbed. Authorities express confidence Lyautey will check Abd el Krim and say troops are sufficient to halt nationalist expansion.
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Paris
Morocco
Marshal Lyautey
Abd-El Krim
Ministry of War
Warshal Lyautey
Abd-Elkrim
Executive Clemency for Dave Runion in West Virginia
Governor Gore granted clemency to David Rundon a 60 year old coal-hauler in Wood County sentence commuted from death to life imprisonment for the crime of assaulting his 16 year old granddaughter. A stay until May 15 followed the original March 13 date. Local petitions supported commutation by 27 lawyers and 786 citizens.
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Charleston
W. Va
David Rundon
Wood County
Maundeville
Howard M. Gore
Runnion Ye Soniahoed
dicDougie
Woodunty Bfan
President Coolidge Held Back By Traffic Cleared
Washington observers report President Coolidge paused at a busy corner during a late afternoon stroll as traffic delayed him. Police kept crowds orderly while he waited for vehicles to pass, then continued on.
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Washington
Sister John Wanamaker Dead at Eighty Three
Philadelphia may two Mrs Elizabeth Wanamaker Fry sister of the late John Wanamaker died today at eighty three She was a beneficiary in his will receiving fifty thousand dollars Her husband died in eighteen eighty eight
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Wanamaker Fry
Wanamaker
President Clears Traffic On Busy City Streets
The president edged into the middle of the street as street cars and autos sped past. At crossings he paused to wait for the traffic flow, and traffic officers occasionally stopped vehicles to grant him the right of way.
Paris Sets Stage For National Municipal Elections
Paris reports a high interest in municipal elections across France as voters decide if the country still leans left or shifts to the right after the May 1924 political change. The Painleve Briand Calliaux cabinet aims to interpret results as moderate despite left or extreme gains and center party losses. Voting runs 8 am to 6 pm with Paris and other large cities expected to publish main results tomorrow, full country totals delayed by two to three days.
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Paris
France
Herriot
Painleve - Briand - Calliaux
Morale Farm Circles Somewhat Improved
Washington May 2 The department of agriculture reports a somewhat better national farm morale than last spring with pressure from hard lines relaxed temporarily. The outlook for spring crops is generally favorable in the United States and Europe. Crop work is well advanced in the main agricultural regions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Europe
Truck Driver Sisson Freed on $5,000 Bond in Murder Case
Huntington W Va May 2 Charles M Sisson a truck driver was freed on bond of 5000 on a murder charge in the fatal injuring of six year old James King son of A 4 King a Huntington coal operator The boy died after being struck by Sisson's truck He surrendered after learning a warrant had been sworn for his arrest and reported the accident to police
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Huntington
W. Va
Charles M. Sisson
James King
King
Stason
Sisson
James B. Glenn Dies From Fall Injuries
James B. Glenn aged forty four and formerly of Tyler county died at Martins Ferry Hospital tonight from injuries after falling from the roof of a house he was working on. He succumbed four months after moving to Wheeling West Virginia. The accident occurred while he was employed on the roof.
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Wheeling
W. Va
James B. Glenn
Tyler County
Martins Ferry Hospital
Clackamas Held Over Damage Claim After Collision
Halifax, N S May 2 The wooden steamer Clackamas was held today on a $30,000 damage claim by Cape Dor owners after ramming sank the three masted schooner off Cape La Have on Thursday. Five lives were lost besides two steamers Azov and Moldegaard driven ashore in the storm. The Cape Dor crew and Mrs Margaret Leone Wilkie widow of the captain drowned. Captain Wilkie and two others were rescued. The wrecked schooner surfaced and was towed to Halifax by Arnax. The Dominion steamer Stanley landed Captain Nilson of Moldegaard and eighteen crew. three men remained aboard to guard underwriters. Azov crew of twenty five went ashore.
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Halifax
N. S
Cape Dor
Cape la Have
Shut-In Island
Cape Breton
Butler to Succeed Root as Endowment Leader
New York May 2 The resignation of Elihu Root as president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the choice of Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbus University to succeed him were announced tonight Butler also becomes chairman of the executive committee and remains director of the division of intercourse and education Root stays on the board Officers named Vice President George Gray Secretary James Brown Scott Treasurer Andrew J Montague Trustees Robert Newton Page and Arthur William Foster resign and are replaced by Senator Leroy Percy and Dwight W Morrow
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New York
Elihu Root
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbus University
Butler
Mr. Root
Division of Intercourse and Education
Root
George Gray
James Brown Scott
Andrew J. Montague
Robert Newton Page
Arthur William Foster
Leroy Percy
Mississippi
Dwight W. Morrow
Manndeville prisoner Cecil Coleman to stand new trial
Cecil Coleman, serving life for murder in Kanawha county, goes on trial for a second time at the Marshall county circuit court session opening Monday. Judge I D Morris sentenced him to hang in 1923. His case went to the state supreme court, which granted a new trial as many witnesses have since completed their terms.
East Las Vegas Bank Fails to Open Doors
East Las Vegas New Mexico May 2 The First National Bank of Las Vegas failed to open today after directors passed a resolution last night on advice of the national bank examiner. The Bank continues to face uncertain conditions as details emerge.
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East Las Vegas Bank
Las Vegas
New Mexico
First National Bank of
Bank in Charge Reports Deposits and Assets
The bank officials report total deposits of 860000 dollars 60 cents and assets of 1387401 dollars 59 cents. The closure reason cited is Frozen paper.
New Uplift in Wheat Prices Fails to Hold
Chicago May 2 reports show wheat prices briefly rose on prospects of adverse winter wheat crops and aggressive buying but soon reversed. May futures closed at 1.59 to 1.59 1/2, July at 1.49 3/4 to 1.50, with corn down 1/4 to 2 1/2 and oats steady to up 1/2, while provisions varied 7 to 15 cents.
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Chicago
Parker Berry Heads Parade of Freshmen at Tech
Blacksburg Va May 2 Special The Virginia Tech Freshmen May Day celebration was held this afternoon with about 400 newcomers marching in bright feminine attire led by Parker Berry Miss Bluefield West Virginia.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Americans in Italy Dead in Auto Smash
Rome May 2. Howard White of Waterbury Connecticut and his wife and chauffeur were instantly killed today when the car they rode in to San Remo was shattered by a railroad train near Finalmarina.
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Rome
Howard White
Waterbury, Conn
San Remo
Finalmarina
West Virginia circulation managers to meet in Huntington
The third annual convention of West Virginia circulation managers will be held in Huntington on May 18 and 19. About twenty newspapers from West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky will be represented, with J. H. Pruett Jr of Charleston organizing the program.
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Huntington
W Va
West Virnia
KE. A. Bailey
Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
J. H. Pruett, Jr
Charleston
Porto Rico Weather Delays Lakehurst Return
Lakehurst reports continued unfavorable weather in Porto Rico causing further post ponement of return operations. Officials say conditions hinder flights and shipping, delaying resupply and movement of personnel.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Porto Rico
Deny Finding Plot Against King Boris
Sofia May 2 government officials issued a formal denial of reports they found a plot to blow up the palace involving King Boris. Investigations claim Communist doctrines are embedded in official and school circles and that Moscow instigated the revolutionary movement. Martial law continues, paralyzing inhabitants and silencing opinion.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Boris
Moscow
McCormick sails for Europe amid rumors of reunion
New York May 2 Harold F McCormick Chicago millionaire sailed for Europe today saying he would spend a few weeks on the continent. When asked if he would see Ganna Walska now in Europe he replied I would rather not talk of that. Also note the possible sail time for the dirigible Los Angeles and weather permitting a 9 oclock departure tomorrow.
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Europe
New York
Harold F. McCormick
Chicago
Ganna Walska
Hearst Guests at White House Luncheon Today
William Randolph Hearst, the publisher, was a luncheon guest today at the White House. He attended with other dignitaries as part of a social briefing during the May event.
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Hearst
White House
Washington
William Randolph Hearst
Coal Blast Destroys Eye in Hammond Fireplace Coal
In Hammond Indiana a cartridge exploded within coal placed in a fireplace and Henry Comber lost one eye. The accident underscores dangers of improvised ammunition and home fuel handling. Police and fire officials investigate the incident for details and potential safety guidance.
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Hammond
Indiana
Henry Comber
Old Age Celebrants and Generosity Across Cities
Fulham Mrs Jane Hobden marked her 103rd birthday with a dinner attended by her daughters aged 83 and 87. In Chicago Florence Kelly, aged 17, received $1 for returning a purse containing $1,500 to a merchant, praising honesty.
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Fulham
Bnc
Jane Hobden
Chicago
Florence Kelly
Plague of White Ants Ravages Western Brazil
Myriads of white ants devastate vegetable life across a large section of Western Brazil near Rio de Janeiro, threatening crop failure and local livelihoods as authorities monitor the outbreak.
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Rio de Janiero
Brazil
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