Trial in Chicago Sees Shepherd Charged with Ward’s Murder
United Press reports from Chicago show William Shepherd on trial for the alleged murder of his ward Bill McClintock to obtain the boy’s fortune. Chief defense counsel William Stewart argued that if a hatchet had killed the boy it would be murder, but money drove the prosecution’s case.
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Britain Aids Quelling Chinese Quiet As Troops Deployed
United Press reports British forces dispatched to Shanghai and Canmen Foreign Settlement to quell riots after Chinese student parade turned violent. Six hundred refugees, including many Americans, arrived in Hong Kong. One French national killed and several Britons punched as clashes followed demonstrations.
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Ndia
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Amundsen Plans Flight to Horten Norway July 4
United Press reports Captain Roald Amundsen, famed Arctic explorer, will arrive at Horten Norway aboard a coal steamer on July 4. He plans to write a book about his latest attempt to reach the Pole and will lecture thereafter.
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United Press
Oslo
Roakl Amundsen
Horten
Norway
British Government Evidence Agents Fostering China Trouble
Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain has evidence agents from another government are fomenting disturbances in China. He also stated Britain is not considering appointing an ambassador to Russia.
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China
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Tie
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Russia
Graver Chinese Foreign Situation Cabled From Amoy
American Consul LeRoy Weber reports to the State Department that the anti foreign situation in Amoy China has worsened due to unruly elements. Demonstrations at Kulangsoo intensify tensions as settlers and foreigners monitor the unrest.
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United Press
Washington
LeRoy Weber
Amoy
China
State Department
Kulangsoo
Board of Trade meets on Tuesday night with park upgrade
The Board of Trade held a key meeting Tuesday night announcing the new tourist park at Fisher old place in southeastern city. It features shade trees and piped water for travelers. The group reaffirmed support for the Fannin County Pure Bread Livestock and Poultry Association and its housing plans. A committee including I. W. Pars and others traveled to Paris to discuss gas lines, with no firm proposal by Thursday. Representative Dale urged good roads to link Texas and Oklahoma highways for a Red River bridge, an objective echoed by County Auditor I. A. McMahon.
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Fannin Country Purebread Livestock and’ Poultry Association
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L. K. Crawford
Will Nevill
HH. L. Rodgers
Paris
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I. A. McMahon
Noted Anthropologist Dr Farebee Dies After Long Illness
Washington June 24 Dr William Curtis Farebee noted anthropologist died at a hospital after a three year struggle with a mysterious illness. He underwent more than thirty five blood transfusions in a vain attempt to stave off death. The text mentions Bonham and refers to Africa in the wilds.
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Washington
William Curtis Farebee
Africa
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Baby Drowns in Bayou Near Houston
Marvin Hicks, two and a half years old, drowned while swimming in Bras Bayou near Houston. His body was recovered after a three hour search by rescuers and investigators are reviewing the incident.
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Unitea Press
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Fire destroys basement at Kress & Co in Fort Worth
A morning blaze in the basement of the Kress & Co store in Fort Worth caused damage estimated at over one hundred thousand dollars. Fire investigators probe the scene as crews battle remaining hotspots.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Kress & Co
Fishermen Reel In Prize Bass At Boyd's Pool
Ben Kennedy and Mack Watkins fished at Boyd's Pool this morning. They landed several fish including a 5 pound 5 ounce bass snagged by Mr. Watson. The catch was described as a beauty.
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Mack Watkins
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Tieng
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Honey Grove Party Visited Bonham Amid Heatwave
The Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce delegation toured Bonham on a hot afternoon, viewing the courthouse and standpipe before attending welcome speeches by Will J. Ryans and James H. Lewrey. The party planned tours to Dodd City and other east points, while W S Graves suffered heat exhaustion and returned home.
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National Realty Board gathering draws thousands to Detroit
Delegates from across the United States travel by air rail and ship to Detroit for the National Association of Real Estate boards four day session. Benjamini founded the board and Pete Jones coordinates logistics while pre event tours showcase auto plants and Windsor facilities as West Virginia coal and California Northwest attendees arrive en route by plane ship and rail.
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United States
National Association of Rex Estate Boards
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Navy planes may be withdrawn over MacMillan wireless dispute
Washington report says Commander Donald MacMillan refused to use naval radio gear on the Polar expedition. Secretary Wilbur warned that naval planes and personnel could be pulled from the expedition if MacMillan does not switch to long wave equipment.
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United Press
Washington
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Five of seven underworld figures to stand trial in Concordia
Five of the seven men arrested in the Davies plot case in Copcordia Kansas have been sent to Concordia to face assault with intent to kill charges. The men waved extradition while two plan to fight it. The case involves alleged gunmen in the murder of Davies's wife.
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United Press
Kansas City
Underworld
Charles Davies
Copcordia
Kansas
Merchant
Concordia
Ready to Serve Meats Barbecue and Cheese Spread
Local menu offers baked ham develed ham pimento cheese veal loaf and hot barbecue. Highlights include cheese varieties and ready to serve selections made on site for quick meals.
Two Inches of Rain Deluge Hits Lower Panhandle
Amhurst June 24 reports more than two inches of rain in the lower panhandle over the last twenty four hours. Farmers say the showers promise a good season with favorable moisture and crop prospects across the section.
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Amhurst
Lower
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Coolidge Vacation Train Arrives for Swampscott Trip
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge travel by special train to Salem area for a seaside swimmer vacation. The train reached East Salem at eight this morning and was followed by a police motor escort to the White House area amid large public crowds and guarded by secret service men.
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Salem
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Boy Twelve Killed After Attempting to Retrieve Hat
LUFKIN June 24. C HR Sanders twelve, living near Burke, was killed when struck by a car on a highway at night after stopping to regain his hat from another vehicle. The boy alighted from the first auto and was struck by the second machine, according to the report.
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Lufkin
State Democratic executive committee selects new officers
A. R. Eidson of Hamilton elected chair man of the State Democratic executive committee in Waco succeeding E. A. Berry of Houston. Harry Tom King of Abilene elected vice chairman. Charles Stubbs of Galveston named committeeman to fill a vacancy from James Stubbs. The group endorsed the State administration and legislative program. Former Governor Ferguson attended.
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Waco
A. R. Eidson
Hamilton
Texas
E. A. Berry
Houston
Harry Tom King
Abilene
Eidson
Charles Stubbs
Galveston
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