Murder Probe Links Elwell Home Visit to Woman Companion
Early morning visit by a man and woman to Joseph E. Elwell’s home is probed as authorities search Dr. Victor Von Schlegel’s apartment. A .38 caliber revolver is found in a holster near Von Schlegel’s bed, and a bullet from a neolog shell is recovered beside Elwell’s body. District attorney investigators question two young society women and a young man, seeking a possible link to movements after a party at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The case hinges on whether one woman accompanied Elwell to his home and what happened between leaving the theater and the murder.
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Victor von Schlegel
Viola Kraus
Joseph E. Elwell
von Schlegel
Swann
Notor
John T. Dooling
Elwell
New Amsterdam
Eigell
Htweli'e
Wagstairs
Elwell Rouse
Sway
Walstaff
Alfwell
Joseph B. Elwell
Wear
Ptt
Labor foes clash as A F L endorses government rail ownership
In Montreal a pivotal American Federation of Labor convention supported government ownership and operation of railroads by workers, endorsing a Plumb Plan like principle. Gompers faced fierce opposition as insurgents celebrated a major defeat amid tumult and calls of revolution.
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Montreal
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gomper
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
John P. Frye
Cinein‘natl
Tnion
Louisiana Senate defeats state rights woman suffrage bid
Baton Rouge June 17 The Louisiana Senate rejected a state rights woman suffrage bill after House leaders renewed efforts to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. The Susan B Anthony amendment failed to reach the two thirds in the Senate with a 22 to 16 vote in favor. Senate membership 44.
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Baton Rouge
Lousiana Senate
Senate
Ita Davor
Big reward offered in Norristown kidnapping case
Friends of Mr and Mrs Coughlin raise funds to search nationwide for their 13 month old daughter abducted on June 2. A $30,000 goal with four thousand dollars from three Norristown men and many smaller pledges aims to hire detectives and offer a large reward for the child's return. Police and private investigators renew the hunt for the writer of threatening letters blamed for the ruse.
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Norristown
Coarse B. ‘Coughlin
Coughlin
Blake
Charles A. Ever
Norristown Poller
Mgr
Biller
Sinn Fein Raiders Fire Into Police Barracks Clash
In Cockstows Ireland on June 27 Sinn Fein raiders attacked the police barracks, driving police to the upper part of the building. After two hours of fighting, they withdrew. Tyrone Unionists and Ulster Volunteers were mobilized but not sent in. One constable was severely wounded by fusillades from the raiders.
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Cockstows
Ireland
Connecticut Trolleymen Accept Wage Offer After Referendum
Connecticut company and the Trolleymen union reached a one year wage agreement in New Haven with base rates of 54 cents an hour the first year 57 cents the second year and 60 cents after. Additional 15 cents an hour for those operating Birney or one man cars. Vote results showed a small majority in favor with Bridgeport members reportedly supportive.
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Connection Company
New Haven
Conpany
Bridgeport
Lucius 5. Storrs
Trollecymen's
Franke T. O'Meara
John Toohey
Connecticut Company
State Conference Board of the Union
Democratic Women to Pressure NC Legislature at Convention
At the Democratic national convention in Washington in June, the National Woman's Party announced plans to pressure North Carolina's legislature. The statement outlined boycott and lobbying tactics, with interviews of delegates before and during the convention. Key organizers include Mrs. Alroy Scot Baker and others directing activities in San Francisco.
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North Carolina
Waseingtor
National Woman's Party
Chics
Grown
Kiiswood
Mise Baten Callalan
Louisville
Miss Getty Grom
Vorvand
Gretonvill
League Foresees Treaty Activity Amid Calls for Disarmament
In London on June 17 A. J. Balfour, former Lord President of the Council, told the House of Commons that the League of Nations will pursue treaty activity. He warned that much of the League’s work involves open diplomacy and outlined plans for expanded treaty organization and verification. Cecil Harmsworth noted a 179 pound sterling contribution by members before the war.
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Losdon
A. Z. Balfour
Court
House of Commdny
Council
Mc Balfour
Aenanien
Wasi
Robgers Tie Man To Railway Line Ends In Severe Injuries
Excelsior Springs Missouri June report tells how George M Underwood age 48 was bound to a railroad track by two to three men while a train approached. He was robbed of $70 watch and forced into a car before being tied to the rail. A passerby farmer freed him as the locomotive neared. Underwood lost a hand and a leg, state authorities investigated.
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Excelsior Springs
Missouri
George M. Underwood
Vanity
Inday
Underwood
Rarover
Don
Carreton
Moyxy
Soo
Danada War Sees Bangns Raise Prices in Afternoon Trade
Ringslon reports ongoing Danada war with valid purchasing companies. Bangns bring $3 a bunch as competition tightens. Prices rise this afternoon amid brisk, immature trade and widespread sales activity.
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Ringslon
Namedica
Vung
Death by gas suicide in Cleveland man’s home
Mentally low in spirits for over a year, Tere miah J. Coughlin of 131 Wood Ave NE was found dead, a gas flame in a kitchen. The Medlext Examiner Garlick ruled suicide by gas poisoning. He was a crane maker at Crang J company plant and a member of Rock Circle, Brotherhood of Union of Crane Veterans, survived by his wife and two sisters Catherine Bers and Miss Mary Coughlin.
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Hig
Funni
Sim
Caughin
Crang J Company
Rock Circle
Brotherhood of Union of Crane Veterans
Mia
Catherine Bers
Mary Coughlin
Garlick
America Buys Sugar From Czecho Slovakia
Prague reports that the Czecho Slovak government has sold seven million kilograms of sugar to the United States. Each tonne weighs one million kilograms and equals about 2 2 3 pounds, with the transfer dated June 27.
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America
Czecho-Slovakia
Prague
United States
Harding Confers With Brandegee And Lodge For Campaign Advice
Washington June 17 Senator Harding Republican nominee conferred with party leaders and plans further talks with Harry Mccaugherty. A formal Marion Ohio notification ceremony date is likely set, as Harding seeks advice from factions and outlines early campaign steps. He also meets Lena Wall and other Republicans, preparing logistics and speeches for the upcoming convention period.
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Columbus
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Harding
Lena Wall
New Mexico
France
Maryland
Daugerty
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Expoo Ol 4 GeorGe
Mice Wien
Daugherty
Llout
Nelson
A. Miles
Winslow Republican
Massachusetts
Samex K. Mercer
Rotumnbusy
Ohiago
Herdina
Nome
Alaska
Democrats Welcome Treaty Issue Says Wilson
President Wilson grants an interview to the New York World stating the Democratic convention in San Francisco should accept the League of Nations as the defining campaign issue. He argues that Republicans misstate the public’s desire for international cooperation and urges a clear, democratic referendum on the issue.
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Frisco Convention
New York
San Francisco
League of Nations
Washington
Republican Party
Opini Jon
Democratic Party
Big League of Nations
Chicasgo
Senjator Lodge
Bridgeport Officers Arrested in Fairfield in Drunken Incident
In Fairfield deputies arrested Pak J. Barta of York street and John Moraski of Withard street after a Southport collision near Westport. Beers of Westport reported the incident and a revolver was drawn during the confrontation. They were held without bonds for multiple charges, including drunken driving and endangerment.
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Pak J. Barta
York Street
Sridzenort
Bridgeport
John Moraxkl
Withard Street
Jairield
Fairilela
Wiliam Bl
Gould
Herbert Beers
Westport
Southport
Bret
Rarta
Moroski
Bion i
Brisport
Prohibition Views Sought From GOP Nominees
Chicago June 17 Sinacor Wil e Harding and Governor Calvin Coolidge, GOP convention nominees, have been asked to state their stand on prohibition. A telegram from Hinshaw, head of the Prohibition National Committee, requested their views on increasing the liquor tax and related laws. Replies sent to date show no final acceptance or formal stance.
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Harding
Coolidge
Chicago
Sinacor
Calvin Coolidge
Mont Tonent Py Hinshaw
Pro
Hinshaw
Tyardines
Woman's missing body found in lake at St Joseph
A young woman reported missing from Edwardsville Illinois prompted searches as relatives rushed to St Joseph to view a nude body found in the lake yesterday in an effort to identify it. A mass meeting with Chief Watson and investigators followed with no conclusive clues. Walsh declares candidacy for New Jersey governor as he seeks the Democratic nomination.
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Watsons
Fealwardeville
Tinois
St. Joseph
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