Bloodhounds Track Coatless Man After Fatal Picnic Attack
Denver lawmen pursue a coatless holdup man who shot and killed three picnickers and wounded one. The party, four adults, was robbed after saying they were broke, with Perry fleeing the scene and leading authorities to the suspected killer. Only fragments detail the suspect and car, while victims include Marie McCormick, Tula Stearny, Freq Fawkner, and Carl Perry.
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Denver
Colo
Marie McCormick
Vra Tula Stearny
Fawkner
Carl
Perry
Perry Perry
Finkner
Greek Bulgarian Tension Grows After Greek Assassin Death
Geneva Aug 3 The Greek Bulgarian tension escalates after the assassination of a Greek citizen in Bulgaria. Vasil Dendramis cites a population exchange plan under League supervision and notes Greek residents will leave by October 15. Bulgarian and Greek notes have sparked panic and diplomatic ridicule.
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Geneva
Greece
Bulgaria
Vasil Dendramta
Goment
Ferey Hone
Berne
oDendramis
Pigafis
Bulevii
Athens
Palestian
Dela’s
Frere
Balkan
M Micola
Stanimak
Storm Slams Detroit Area Flooding Basements and Streets
A violent storm struck Detroit and surrounding areas, triggering heavy rainfall that flooded hundreds of basements and covered streets to depths reaching about eighteen inches. The event disrupted business districts and prompted emergency responses from local officials.
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Zaetrots
Sage Heir Slocum Charged With Asset Omission in Bankruptcy
The estate of H Germain Slocum Jr of Stamford grandson of the late Russell Sage faces criminal charges for failed asset listing. Simon Lederer of New York filed specifications with Referee in Bankruptcy Keogh alleging omissions including 20000 shares of National Tincorporation stock and an insurance policy. If proven, Slocum may face federal or state action. case before Judge Edwin Thomas with Alton Barton as trustee.
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H. Germain Slocum
United States
H. Germain Slocum, Jr
Stamford
Russell Sage
Simon Lederer
West End Avenue
New York City
Lederer
Slocums
National Tincorporation
Slocum
Keogh
Edwin Thomas
United States District Court
Alton Barton
Greenviel i Trustees
Haynes Relieved of All Prohibition Powers
The August 3 AP report states Prohibition Commissioner Roy A Haynes is stripped of enforcement powers with duties devolved to 24 prohibition administrators to be appointed. Blair signs decree placing headquarters under new line up effective next month as Haynes remains in advisory role. Haynes absent from Washington and may run for Ohio governor as a Republican candidate.
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Washington
Prohibition
Roy
A Haynes
The
Treasury
Blair
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasurys
Haynes
Andrews
Ohio
Internal Revenue
Prohibition Commis
Debt Commission to Arrive Today in New York
The American debt commission led by Under Secretary Winston to arrive today in New York for formal welcome by William Phillips and Burton. The group plans to meet Thursday to discuss progress with the Belgian debt plan and negotiations. The delegation will stay in New York several days before traveling to Washington to confer with U.S. commissioners.
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Washington
Tie
Tod
Oto
Wender
Cwmission
Trea Aiy
Kelloge
State Department
Help
New York
Crowds Storm City Hall in Cosenza Protest
In Cosenza Italy a mob of hundreds stormed the San Giovanni city hall during a protest against governmental methods. Police fired on the crowd and troops were sent to restore order. Four people were killed and about fifteen were injured in the clash over royal commissioner Giovanni Roes and tax increases on essentials.
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Cosenza
Italy
San Giovanni
South
Giovanni Roes
Jury Selected to Pass upon Scotts Sanity in Chicago Case
In Chicago on August 3 Russell T Scott convicted murderer of Joseph Maurer faced a sanity hearing. A jury was chosen to decide his mental condition as defense and prosecution opened. The defense portrays delusions of persecution while the prosecutor notes no prior insanity claims in saving attempts.
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Russell T Scott
Joseph Maurer
Scott
W H Stewart
Scotty
David
Stewzit
Scotts
She Scott
W A Rittenhouse
Beots
Mosquitoes Enjoy New Freedom in Fairfield
Fairfield residents faced an unexpected surge as mosquitoes flourished in early evening pools. A five year old boy, son of Nicholas Matuick, uncovered jars of infested water from nearby pools and triggered a public concern about mosquito breeding in the area. Local authorities investigate the incident and the Matuick family is reported to be involved in efforts addressing the infestation.
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Fairfield
Nicholas Matuick Reef
Matuuck
State Agricultural College Experiment Station
Malluck
Children Narrowly Escape As Boats Collide
In New York on August 3, a collision between a hospital nursery liner and a Lamport and Holt barge bound for a charity outing caused frantic scenes as mothers with sickly children feared leaping into the East River. Twenty seven nurses and seventeen crew members restrained the terrified group. no injuries were reported. The barge, returning from a relief outing for undernourished children, sustained only slight damage and was towed back to the dock.
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York
East River
St Johns Guid Hospital
Helén de JulNard
Lamport and
Holt Nner Vandyck
Marine Police
Brooklyn
Bridgeport News Faces Court Rebuke and City Injunctions
In Bridgeport the city court is criticized by Judge Beers amid injunctions delaying bond issues and storm damage claims. The paper notes council efforts to proceed with paying a $2000 bond and security measures, while also reporting on various local matters from land disputes to parade-related vehicle bans.
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Bridgeport
Folies
Beers
Stamford
Jennings
McCune
Arsudith
Wren Ja
Ource
Iussell Sage Fortune
Parade
Fairfield County
New Haven Road
Logica
Massachusetts Department of Publi Utilities
Milford
Morgans Figure In Monopoly of World Diamonds
In New York on August 3 AP reports De Beers control of global diamond output will shift to a new syndicate. Led by Reichman Brothers, the group plans to take over December 31 1926, including Capel Dunkelsbuhler Congo and Angola mines under five year contracts. Morgan and Company expressed astonishment at the negotiations progress.
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New York
de Beers
South Africa
Lee Reichman
Reichman Brothers
Capel
Dunkelsbuhler
Germany
Morgan & Company
Reichman
Jaegersfontain
Congo
Angola
New Haven Road Lines Seek Support to Halt Losses
Arthur P Russell of the New England Transportation Co. testifies before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities outlining plans to coordinate rail and motor coach service in southern New England. He appeals to public authorities for support, arguing the New Haven Road cannot operate at a loss while competitors subsidized by free highways take traffic.
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Boston
New Haven Road
New England
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities
Arthur P Russell
New England Transportation Company
New Haven
Cressinge
Shelton Man Held After Fatal Crash
Thomas Pennyfeather of Shelton is charged with manslaughter after a Salem turnpike crash killed three men from Salem and Peabody. The car skidded on a wet spot and toppled into a stone wall. Pennyfeather was treated for a brain concussion at Lawrence General Hospital. A whiskey bottle was found on one victim.
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North Andover
Mass
Thomas Pennyfeather
Shelton
Conn
Salem Turnpike
William B Kelley
Michael Doherty
Salem
Wiliam Hayes
Peabody Pennyfeathers
Lawrence General Hospital
Rift Leader to Use Air Planes in Moroccan Rift Fight
A Temps correspondent reports Abd el Krim has gained airplanes for his Moroccan forces and landing stations are prepared at Ajdir and Sheham. The planes will oppose French bombers, but first a French chasseur unit of volunteers will act on the scene.
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Paris
Abd-El-Krim
Temps
Fez
Morocco
Ajdir
Sheaham
Not Excessive Fee Says J F King On Deal
John T King argues a hundred thousand dollar fee is not excessive for handling a six and a half million dollar deal. He says his services link clients with political power, while the Justice Department launches a wide inquiry into the American Metal case and Alien Property Custodian’s office activities since 1917.
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Universal Service
John A. Kennedy
Universal Service Staff Co Il
Washington
John T. King
American Metal Company
Thomas W- Miller
King
Richard Merton
Frankfort
Germany
Department of Justice
Mr King
Altita
Republican National
Connecticut
American Metals
New Haven Road Won't Issue Rebate Slips
New York August 3 AP Officials of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad decided not to issue rebate slips to commuters amid a 40 percent fare increase ruled by the New York State Public Service Commission. Justice Tompkins warned he would grant a temporary injunction if rebates are refused, pending rehearing. commuters must post an $82000 bond to protect the railroad against potential losses.
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New York
New York, New Heaven and Hartford Railroad
Supreme Court
Tompkins
New York State
Plan to Benefit German Refugees in Scheidemuhl Camp
In Scheidemuhl Germany on August 31 AP reports measures for German evacuees from Poland. Interior Minister Severing orders 9000 blankets and rapid fire protection. carpenters replace straw beds with mattresses. medical staff to isolate the ill and care for patients.
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Scheidemuhl
Germany
Poland
Berlin
Plans injunction on anti evolution law
Chattanooga Tennessee August 3 1 AP John R Neat counsel for John T KXopes recently convicted of violating Tennessee's anti evolution law tonight declared that he will file in the United States District court here tomorrow a six payers petition to enjoin enforcement of the state law Mr Noall said that after filing the petition he would leave tomorrow for New York to confer with Dudley Field Malone Arthur G Hays and other general attorneys
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Chattanooga Tenn
John R Neat
John T Kxopes
Tennessee
United States
Noall
New York
Dudley Field Malone
Arthur G. Hays
Gefenac
Council Moves 10 Get Paying Done Despite Injunction
The Common Council directs a committee with Aldermen Ard Koehler and Sanford plus City Attorney DeLaney to approach Judge Brown to see if the Warren Brothers bond issue can be released. If allowed, funds would finance new bids and contracts to resume paving, despite the injunction delaying the program. Ard pushes for a workaround while Harrison warns of court violations.
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Common Council
Wilbert Sanford
William J. Ard
Henry Koehler
A L. DeLaney
Brown
Superior Court
Warren Brothers
Ard
Fred Harrison
Stamford Child Drowns In Canal At Ludlowe Street
Valentine Lepinski nine, son of Jeremiah Lepinski, of 143 Ludlowe Street, drowned this afternoon in the canal at Ludlow Street. The boy, unable to swim, slipped from shallow water while bathing with others, sank three times, and was recovered by Joseph Henry and Joseph Larkin who stripped to aid. He was dead on arrival at Stamford Hospital.
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Stamford
Valentine Lepinski
Jeremiah Lepinksi
Ludlowe Street
Joseph Henry
Joseph Larkin
Baer Brothers
Lawsuit Grows Over Storm Damage Claims
City faces flood related claims after a Thursday Friday storm that flooded cellars and ruined stock. The Compressed Paper Box Company estimates losses at $10,000 with more claims in preparation. Assistant City Attorney Henry Greenstein says recoveries may be barred by an act of Providence.
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John C. Brantey
Henry Greenstein
Providence
Refusal to Confer About Court Cooperation with Police Board
City court cases disposed of by Judge Beers and William Buckley challenged by the Board of Police Commissioners. Judge Beers defended the court's independence, while the commissioners urged withdrawal of criticism. A motion to contact Beers and Buckley was approved, with no further discussion. The board also noted alleged criticism of the disposition of cases including Ran, Gerber, Tobin, Merry, and Quinn tied to patrolman Milton Reed at Pie Beach weeks earlier.
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Police Commissioners
Ralph Berrs
Beers
Wiliam J. Buckley
City Cout
Police Department
Richard Oppel
Samust Dawe
Boar
Buckley
Opepel
Gerber Tobin Merry
Quinn
Milton Reed
Pie Beach
Board of Police
Operators ask miners to keep wage talks with scale panel
Philadelphia August reports that Samuel D Warriner chairs the anthracite operators and asks the miners to accept the current sub committee as speaking for all. He says no suspension until August 31 and arbitration only if agreed. John J Lewis of the UMWA declined comment as word circulates that Warriner refused to join the talks.
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Lewis
Warrings
W J Richards
Philadelphia
Reading Coal, and Iron Corporation
Atlantic City
Warriner
John J Lewis
United Mine Workers of America Tonight
UpCom
Samuel D Warringer
Chance
Coolidge Supporter Enters Senate Race in Wisconsin
Racine assemblyman and Coolidge supporter Ingalls announces candidacy for the U S Senate following the death of Senator La Follette. He seeks party endorsement at the state Republican meeting in Milwaukee as the fifth Republican candidate in the field.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Aug
United States Senate
Robert M LaFollete
Walloaghgalle
Racine
State Assembly
Coolidge
Ingalls
Sonia Sana
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Dempsey
Walker
Boxing Commission
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