Lie Detector Test in Murder Case Sparks US Hype
Photograph shows Henry Wilkens submitting to a lie detector, the "snhyamo manometer," devised by Dr. John A. Larson of Berkeley Police. The device allegedly records pulse vibrations to reveal truth as Wilkens admits a murder by two auto bandits, while investigators question his prior ties to them and note his wife’s alleged infidelity.
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Henry Wilkens
Hinself
John A. Larson
Gerkeley
Cal
Wilkens
Fanon Walter
Arthur Castor
Bledac
Kporate Quintenanes
Track and Field Meet Draws 300 Collegians in Chicago
Chicago hosts the second annual track and field event with 300 collegians from 54 institutions. Competition promises to test last year’s records as top stars from Illinois and Notre Dame compete. Captioned by editorials on health remedies and a later street altercation in Kansas City and Indianapolis.
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Chicago
Collegiate Athetic Association
Timots
Iifonnia
Notre Dame
Giants scout Lobert eyes Colgate star Blume for majors
Ramflton Wisconsin June 16 Giants scout John Lobert West Point coach arrived to review Colgate pitcher Cunt Blume amid interest from several major league clubs. Fox River Valley League bans Black Sox after 1919 scandal as a corrective measure.
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Ramflton
John Lobert
West Point
Giants
Lobert
Cunt Blume
Colgate
Blume
Oshkgsh
Wis
Iti
Fox River Valley Faseball League
Black Sox
Chicago
Leazie White Sox
Le Figaro Opens American Office in New York
Le Figaro, Paris, will dedicate weekly space to American affairs. An New York office under Louis Thomas and C. M. Lerner will send US news by cable and mail, focusing on items of mutual interest, American life depictions, and financial and political topics. Le Figaro was purchased on November 10, 1921 by M. Coty.
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New York
France
le Figaro
Paris
Louis Thomas
C. M. Lerner
United States
M. Coty
Northcliffe Opposes Printers Reduction in Wages
London June 16 Lord Northcliffe resigns from the Newspaper Proprietors Association to oppose wage cuts for printers on London dailies including the Times and Daily Mail He vows no reductions and accuses capitalists ignorant of Fleet Street of dictating terms He says a millionaire backs nearly every London daily publication.
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London
Lord Northcliffe
Newspaper Proprietors Association
The
Times
Daily Mail
Mim
Lord Northcliff
Fleet Street
Benny Valgar vs Johnny Drum match at Oakland A. A.
Benny Valgar and Johnny Drum mie are set to box twelve rounds at the Oakland A. A. on Monday night. Both fighters are reported to be in excellent condition for the affair.
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Benny Valgar
Johnny Drummie
Oakland A. A
Summers Box Event headline at Surf Avenue A A Coney Island
Summers and Jimmy Kelly meet in a ten round welterweight main event at Surf Avenue A A Coney Island tonight. Both boxers weigh in at 147 pounds. The story notes a separate item about Fox Hits hospital on Staten Island being sold for $61,000 after charges by the American Legion found it unfit to house sick and wounded veterans.
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Jimmy Kelly
Johnny Summers
Surf Avenue A. A
Coney Island
New York
Fox Hits
Staten Island
N. Y
American Legion
Action
Railroads to Aid China's Industrial Growth Says Banker
Frederick W. Stevens of the American banker group explained to Chinese students that rail development would spur industrial growth, reduce famine deaths by linking Szechuan with Eastern China, and help unify the nation. He urged careful foreign supervision, equal opportunity, and Chinese participation in design and construction while asking how China should fund a vast railroad network without compromising sovereignty.
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Edna Lee Booker
Peking
China
Frederick W. Stevens
Stevens
Szechuan
Scientific Discoveries of Englishman Startle Europe
Paris shows europe trembles before Rutherford and atomic science. The English physicist changes view of atoms with nucleus cores and electron worlds. He splits elements, releases vast energy, hints at alchemy reborn and future power. California veterans win a $10,900,000 state bond for farm or land settlement.
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Paris
Europe
Ernest Rutherford
Charles Nordmann
Lloyd George
Rutherford
Manly
Yore
California
Irish Question Settled by Voters Not Diplomacy
Simon Crehan, national president, confirms stance that Americans should support Ireland deciding its future by a full, free vote of all Irish people. James B. Murray, elected AARIR president, argues Griffith and Collins factions share aims less than British pressure, cites British interference, Ulster violence, and need for independence through a popular vote rather than treaties.
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Simon Crehan
American Association For the Recognition of the
James BE. Murray
Washington, D. C
Ireland
Murray
Griffith
DeVa
Ulster
East
New York
Washington
Ireh
Irena
America
de Valera
Collins
Colina
Iria
Craig
Ister
Winston Churchill
Imm
Cdult
Griffth
England
As & Mers
South
Weaver Street
Lres
McMahons
Ex-Service Men Better Students See Discipline Benefit
Knights of Columbus reports from forty colleges and universities show ex service veterans excel in academics. Over 400 K of C scholarships aid veterans from Yale Fordham Notre Dame MIT Georgetown and more. Veterans maintain higher averages and proficiency due to military discipline and receive full tuition board and lodging under the plan.
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Knights of Columbus National Education Bureau
Yale
Fordham
Notre Dame
Massachusetts Tech
Georgetown
K. of C
Cor Feason Dance School
Community Pairfield Stars in Missing Man Action Picture
Owen Moore and Tom Wieon earn Hall of Fame praise for their mush producing performance in the Community theatre show Geimmick Special Reported Missing. The production touts itself as the greatest action picture, delivering thrills and laughs with a notable villain, Orman, a wily Oriental shipowner. Richard Boyd plays the antagonist opposite Moore, while Nita Naldi and Pauline Garon draw audience attention with memorable turns.
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Pairfield
Owen Moore
Tom Wieon
Wily Orman
Richard Boyd
Hiases
Nita Naldi
Follies
Pauline Garon
Ireland in America Calls for Self-Determination Vote
An article argues for Irish independence parity with American traditions, urging a full, free vote to determine Ireland’s future. It references Washington leadership, promises sympathy from the United States, and stresses urgency of ending violence tied to British rule. The piece previews a June 24 Washington meeting of Irish affairs officials and calls for action to stop murder and raping in Ireland.
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America
Ireland
Washington
de Velera
National Directorate
Our Association
Poll Review at Poll's Last Half Week Program
Walter Manthey headlines a varied program with four acrobatic dancers and song acts by Ray Hamlin and Ray. The Prodigal Judge film starring Jean Paige and Maelyn Arbuckle thrills, with sturdy scenery and strong character acting. Pathe News and Leather Pushers round out the program. Navy Reserve drills announced for upcoming cruises and weekly sessions at State Armory.
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Poll's
Lever
Manthey
Ray
Hamlin
Palace
Carson
Willard
Doctor
Rawson
Clare
Jean Paige
Betty
South
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