Mob Lynches Black Man After Jail Fire Alarm Incident
Excelsior Springs Missouri reports a mob of about a thousand people entering the city hall by a false fire alarm and dragging a Black man from jail to an oak tree where he was hanged. The mob, outraged by an alleged incident involving a white woman, dispersed after the act as authorities began identifying participants.
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Excelsior Springs
Walter Mitchell
Neero
Elms Hotel
Leonard UI
Att
Mitchell
J. F. Craven
Craven
Elma Hotel
Ileseed Agrops
Excelsior Springe Junction
Clay County
Deoss James
Mot
Orlando resigns Italy portfolio and chamber seat
Rome August 7 Former Italian premier and Versailles figure Kerri B Orlando tendered his resignation as a Member of the Chamber of Deputies citing discontent with the recent municipal elections at Palermo where he led opposition forces. The Fascist party said the move was natural as party votes showed he no longer controls a majority.
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Chamber of Deputies
Rome
Kerri B. Orlando
Chamber
Patermo
Elect Fron
Faxciati Party
Llener Orlando
SteHlens
Stellan
Hid
Tribuna
Oriands
Mine Death Toll Increases To Nine In Dorrance Mine Blast
Wilkes Barre August report says the toll from the Dorrance mine explosion rose to nine with the death of John Brink of Kingston. More victims were found in critical condition as officials investigated potential causes and safety lapses at the mine site.
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Wilkes-Barre
Dorrance
John Brinkwe
Kingston
Piva
Jdudne Henry
Pulter
Luzerene
Coolidge to Keep Out of Hard Coal Strike Situation
President signals stance while riot of events unfolds as negotiators clash over anthracite dispute and outsiders are barred from arbitration. Two youths rescued from a collapsed ditch near Pittsburgh, with authorities stating conditions not serious.
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Coolidge
Idea Ae Handa
Lewis
Spas Adoption Gets New Angle in Taunted Case
New York August report on the Mary Louise adoption by Edward W. Browning wealthy real estate operator. Foster mother Anne St John of Hyre N J seeks to cancel adoption claiming Browning unfit and alleging motive. Queens district attorney and public welfare commissioner weigh legal avenues while special agent Vincent Fisarra says rigid probe into Dorothy’s placement is ongoing. Browning denies plans to adopt Sylvia Mullen and denies discussions of outcomes.
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New York
Aug
Mary Louise Spas
Edward W.browning
Anne St. John
Hye
Dorothy Suchahing Browning
Dorothy
Browning
Larrice
Queens County
Lato
Caler
Vincent Fisarra
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Marty
Abe
Pisarra
Sylvia Mullen
Mary Louise
Dorothy Sunshine
Brawling
Italian Communist Arrested in Genoa
Italian authorities announced the arrest in Genoa of the communist and former deputy Umberto Terracini and his Russian ally, with seizure of a large sum of money allegedly from Moscow, along with propaganda leaflets, code books, and an array of spareray coded material. The operation followed a month of efforts to uncover the source of a flood of communist propaganda circulating in Italy. Police reportedly found a large cache of circulars and other materials in the apartment, plus Theodore land ory dollars in American currency.
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Milan
Tlaty
Aug
Genoa
Umberto Terracini
Moscow
Nellga
Italy
Pallre
Hoover Invitation Not One Coal Matter
Scranton and Atlantic City reports discuss the coal wage dispute involving United Mine Workers president John Lewis and operators. calls for no arbitration and hints at government involvement while noting mood shifts ahead of August meetings and potential coal industry actions.
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Hoover
Recluse Dies in Squalid Slums Home of City
Peter Shultz, once a noted charm dealer and former resident owner on McCormick Street, was found dead in his bed by police after an apparent fall. An examination showed he had been dead several hours, with death attributed to advanced age and unsanitary living conditions. Schultz, educated and reportedly wealthy, had resisted removal from his home amid efforts to evict him from the property.
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Peter Schultz
Peter Shultz
OR McCormick Street
Albert L Spaulding
Meslaman
McCormick
Xeneral
Batha
Schultz
Feds
Uhere
Bern
Ian
Hin
Helmeberk University
Germany
Uithers Barker
Caytorph
Khalis
Pitser
Milner
Wen
Pitzer
Pliger
Funuwha County
Body found in ruin of coast plant strengthens Schwartz murder case
Martinez California officials renewed belief that chemist Henry Schwartz left the country to collect on large life insurance policies after a body found in the Walnut Creek plant wreckage was identified as Barbee a former employee. A suspected letter and fingerprint match tied the dead man to the lab, with authorities speculating the death resulted from a murder plot to collect more than 100000 in insured benefits for Mrs Schwartz and the plante owners. Accompanied by Barker deputy Harrison planned further checks in San Francisco and Placerville as investigators pursue the theory of deliberate murder over accidental explosion.
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Martinez
Calif
Ay Te. W. Baybee
Barbee
Charlo
Henry Senwarte
Geeil Barker
Phyerville
Pallee
Barbee Ud
Clarence Morn
Tate
Schwarts
Hamawettyg Tallien Haker Wsa
Loy Gates
Anifornia
Ralph Hartienn
Centre Costa County
Barker
Derstain
Eldorado County
Placerville
Sherif Harrison
Martine
San Francisco
Anatte
Schwartz
Fpastre Cellulose
Bell's Affairs Receiver Sought in Pittsburgh Case
Counsel for John A. Mei presiding of the Clute Carnegie Trial company filed for a receiver in district court this afternoon. The action followed Bell's refusal of voluntary payment after a preliminary hearing for embezzling and misappropriating funds of the banking field. court to consider petition next Tuesday. Bell's assets listed at 1.6 million with liabilities around 800 thousand, as he stated he faced financial embarrassment.
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Pittsburgh
Aus
John A. Mei
Clute, Carnegie
Dette
Vell
Bell
Ohio Surgeon Ready to Use Knife on Child
A Cincinnati reporter details a dramatic case in Ohio where surgeon Dr. McCarthy awaits to operate on a child after a bean caused a medical emergency. The anxious parents, Mrs. Carmel Petey and Wandley family, hope for a safe outcome as the boy’s condition worsens overnight.
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Ohio
Klan Gather in Washington for Conclave
Washington officials brace for a large Ku Klux Klan gathering with an estimated 20 000 members and families arriving to march from the capital to the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue police plan traffic restrictions and security. The event includes a torch parade and speeches after the march concludes at the Kilroy theater district. Police report the arrest of a man who attacked a Klansman and note the Klan has set up a temporary HQ at the New Willingd hotel with armed guards.
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Washington
Nea
Wilingd
Kylewy
Potomac
Attack Tennessee Evolution Laws Case Ends in Court
A court case involving Lonin Knorvilem and Ann Hewes accuses them of violating amendments related to private action. Officials including Governor Anaei Pons and attorney T. Stewart appear in a matter tied to interstate and exclusive contracts. Plaintiffs John Neal of Chattanooga and Clarence Warren of Chiewed are named along with others in the suit.
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Lonin
Ann
MTA
Wilaan
Thor Geuairy
Anaii Pons
Mo Thorpnen
Wre
T. Stewsert
Athomrey
Coe
Intercat
John Neal
Chattanooga
Clarence Warren
Chiewed
Hambridge Waly
New York
Frank By Weller
Koolwood Aus
Duel challenge dubbed in light of tragic death reports
Aug readers glimpse a satirical exchange in San Sadantinn as Count Tromaronex, ex premier and senate president, and General Pring Filvere trade humorous dueling remarks after the count’s many Lluuteriot relations were killed in Maraco. The exchange is seen as non serious by newspapers at large.
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San Sadantinn
Count Tromaronex
Senate of Spat
Pring Bivery
Maraco
Pring Filvere
Challange
Jtmcident
Lad Tells How He Slew Parents While in Sleep
Warren Vandervoort, 17, confessed to sheriff Henry Burma that he shot his father Rev. Br. P. Vandervoort, Parkersburg Methodist pastor, and wounded his mother after a family quarrel. He said he woke during the act, bought a rifle, and later learned his mother’s mind was diseased. He was charged with first degree manslaughter and to be jailed until October term.
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Ation
Towa
South
BR. P. Vanedervoort
Parkersburg
Te Glayer
Warren Vandervoort
Henry W. Burma
Suster
Count Vandervoort
Wila
Ladgen
Jair
Jai
Jackersboro High School
Jae Speing
Cornell College
Vandervoort
Vendervert
Porenin
Warren
Minnesota
Former Delaware Senator Gray Dies After Illness
Vin Gray a former United States senator from Delaware and a longtime appeals court judge died after a prolonged illness. Gray, 84, once a Democratic presidential contender, faced a decline following a January collapse at his law office. Medical updates indicated no hope for recovery after complications from a heart condition.
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Wilmington
Del
Vin Gray
Delaware
United
Debtware
United Stes Circult Coure of Appeals
Ms Law
Gray
Blue Creek Murder Takes Twist at Coroner Inquest
A coroner’s jury led by Coroner M D Goode found Joseph R Myers Jr died from gunshot wounds by unknown assailants. testimony described Myers and Clyde Carpenter intoxicated before a fight and Myers seeking Carpenter. Palmer Pitzer admitted killing Myers though details remained murky. Pitzer remains in jail pending grand jury action while Carpenter faced bondless arraignment on related charges.
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Blue Creek
M. D. Goode
Joseph R. Myers, Jr
Elk District
Palmer Pitzer
Myera
Goode
Canadian financier Scott scoffs at insanity claim
Aug 7 Chelage Rusuel Beart, who escaped custody after a murder conviction, told reporters he is sane and refuses to perform. He will be sent to Chester asylum for the insane as the case proceeds. Judge David approved a changed commitment to allow return to Crate county jail if ever deemed safe. Beart alleges Canadian interests persecute him and vows innocence will soon be proven.
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Chelage
Rusuel
Beart
Chicago
Aye Ames
Chester
Msene Lemerson
Scott
Crate County
Joseph B. David
Scott Ward
Aia
Building Death Cases Dismissed In Suffolk Court
Ten defendants indicted for manslaughter in the Pickwick club collapse deaths of 44 people on July 4 were discharged as Judge Lummis ordered a not guilty verdict. Their counsel asked to.dismiss fees. city inspector Hendricks and foreman Perkins did not move as they intended to introduce more evidence.
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Boston
Ave
Cwelvis Difendante
Pickwick Club
Suffolk Superior Court
Lismmug
Lummis
Juanes J. Hendricks
City of
Seek Woman Who Took Local Boy on Journey
Pollen and city detectives seek Myrtle Suldenko aged 16 or 6? years unknown address. She is accused of taking Amos Hanshaw 19 from Charleston to Pittsburgh area in a buggy? car hired in Giroulerton. Hanshaw boy was taken into custody by police at Penn avenue and Fifteenth street and lodged in the matron’s department in Oakland. Father offers 60 reward for the woman and 26 for his son’s recovery. Police doubt kidnapping but say the boy accompanied her after meeting in the downtown area.
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Police
Pittsburgh
Amos Hanshaw
Piveseuageh
Mra
Myrtle Suldenko
Charleston
W. VI
Elignan
Grurlewton
Ehanshaw
Penn Avenue
Mifteenth Street
Oakland
Wiman
Hanshaw
Haenehiww
Benn Avenue
New Fifteenth Alreel
Thin City
Fifteenth Street
George Lloyd George Looks to U S for Peace Aid
From PWLIHELI Wales in August the former British prime minister David Lloyd George urged the United States to join nations in a concert for peace. He warned that civilization may not endure another war and urged America not to abandon Europe or draw the curtain on civilization.
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Prewe
Pwliheli
Wales
Welch Royal National
David Llqud
George
Britten
Uni
America
Lloyd George
Europe
Charge Increased After Drug Arrest in Norfolk Raid
In Norfolk Virginia on August 7 federal agents arrested a man after a raid netted several pounds of opium. The suspect was charged with possession and intent, with authorities arranging delivery through a trusted associate who accepted the package unknowingly. The case centers on the seized opium and the subsequent charge escalation.
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Agen
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