Flood waters losing fight in Louisiana
Flood dangers in central Louisiana pressed the Atchafalaya basin as dike breaks threatened communities near Morgan City Gipson Donner Berwick and nearby towns faced evacuations while bankers and industrial leaders joined a national drive to fund flood relief. Hoover announced a swift north south loan campaign via the U S Chamber of Commerce to aid farmers and businesses in the stricken south.
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Associated Presa
Orleans
Ita
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Mon Crigans
Berwick
Gipson
Morgan City
Donner
Beathy
Atchafalaya
Atryum
Port City
Weather Bureau
Hoover
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Bankers Meet at White Sulphur Springs
Clarksburg June 2 The West Virginia bankers association met at White Sulphur Springs for a two day convention described as one of its most successful. Charles M M Cohen of Huntington was advanced to president and O Jay E of Graitos was elected vice president. The secretary and treasurer will be chosen by the executive. The keynote address was Bankers and Railroads Their Mutual Interests by J Cornwell former governor of West Virginia. About 250 bankers attended.
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Clarksburg
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia Bankers Association
Charles MM. Cohen
Hunhington
O. Jay Ie
Graitos
Bankera
Railroads
Lisht
J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Bluefield Court Runs Short as Juries Lacking
Bluefield federal court faces a broke budget with no grand or petit juries at the June term. Judge George W. McClintter will hear civil cases, but criminal cases requiring a jury will be postponed to a later term. Commissioner A J Hearn ei disclosed the issue. Congress at Bluefield.
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Bluefield
A. J. Hearnei
George W. Mcclintter
Will Rogers reports on New Orienta benefit record
In Baton Rouge a Sunday article notes a large benefit by New Orienta breaking a record with forty eight thousand dollars raised, surpassing previous totals. The piece mentions Lindbergh leading in Washington and a political skirmish at Smith, with readers thanked for sending checks.
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Baton Rouge
Dune
Lindbergh
New Orienta
Will Rogers
Cat Coaildge
Smith
Washington
New York
West Virginia frees labor agent in first trial case
The first case of its kind in West Virginia, a labor agency employment case, was dismissed after debate over the new law requiring a $5,090 license fee for hiring and transporting workers. Defendants Mike Delete and E. E. Nickerson faced a June 6 hearing as witnesses and evidence showed Nickerson had a prior agency license but was not actively in business. The defense challenged the law’s constitutionality, warning it could disrupt industrial labor mobility across borders.
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West Virginia
Prson
Wee
Mike Delete
E. E. Nickerson
Warriots
W. A. Tully
William Buzzard
District 17
United Mine Workers
Wheels of Justice
MageRe Iy
EB. Mickerson
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Nickerson
O'Neil
Oneal
T Hs
Pensylvania
E. Nickerson
Zonagha Street
Mike Deleta
Elmer Stone
P. H. Camp
Thomas Age
Btut
Attorneys quote scripture in dissolution case against House of David
In Michigan on June 3 attorneys for the House of David challenged state witness Mia Esther Fansel amid dissolution proceedings. Defense co-counsel Barnard accused Fansel of arranging funding while claiming Purnell taught salvation and pledged to use colonists’ funds. Fansel testified Purnell claimed divine backing and warned of implied idolatry as she described finances and securities within the group.
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Prissy
T. Coleph
Mich
House of David
Mia
Esther Fansel
Etac
Barnard
Couagel
Benjamin Furnes
Hetwel Otalmed
Purnell
Hansel
Jems
Benjamin
Phe
Women suspend Louisville club amid federation dispute
Mid June 2 reports a Louisville women’s club suspension by the Kentucky federation over adherence to the federation’s program. A letter from Mrs. Margaret Engelhard, president of the Louisville club, prompted an executive committee meeting. The action followed a protest and concerned regulatory alignment within the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The biennial council at Grand Rapids discussed prohibition support and other resolutions while reflecting on the organization’s aims and member conduct.
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Grand Rafics
Louisville Woman's Club
Kentucky Federation
Aira
John D. Sherman
General Federation of Women's Cluba
Togay
Birnial Council
Margaret HH. Engelhard
Louwinglila Club
Lautsvilla Club
Genem
Go Rapids
Mich
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Apon
Kent
Rome
Ona Peaks
Sheffield denies resigning amid Mexico City report
James R. Sheffield issued a statement denying his resignation amid persistent rumors. He did not confirm leaving or any forthcoming vacation. In Williamson, Wirt Hatfield was re elected mayor by 1378 to 840, a large Republican majority, with Ward re elected as city clerk.
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Mexico City
James R. Sheffiel
United States
Bheliekt
Carles
Mexico
Matfield JS
Williamson
W. Yo
Wirt Hatfield
Lato Ward
Ward
Noted Alienist Visits Leopold in Joliet Penitentiary
Chicago June 9 A famed alienist Dr Bernard Glueck visited Nathan Leopold Jr in Joliet penitentiary for about thirty minutes at the request of Leopold's family. The visit sparked speculation it aimed to move Leopold from prison to an asylum. Leopold, with Richard Loeb, is serving life for the murder of a Franka boy and a kidnapping sentence. Leopold’s father denied the motive, saying Glueck studied prisoners and prisons, and that he only sought an earlier visiting day for his son.
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Bobby Franks
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Jollot Penitentiary
Leopold
Bernard Glueck
Hing Sing Poricen
Richard
Loeb
Franka
Incea
Glueck
Chaplin Denies Lily Grey Charges in Divorce Battle
Charlie Chaplin fires a broadside at Lily Grey Chaplin denying accusations of intoxication and affair with younger women. He claims community property totals 296000, seeks sole custody of two children, and says his wife demanded 1196000 and spent extravagantly on clothing and trips. He asserts settlements and ownership of Chaplin Studios remain his, and describes threats made when she warned of going public.
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Los Angeles
Charlie
Chaplin
Lily Grey Chaplin
Bis
Young Ton
Uniil
de Cree
Tngield
Charles Spencer
Pon Sidney Exsle
Deales
Chapin
Agesis
Chaplin Studios, Inc
Charles Chaplin Lich Corporation
Delaware
Smuggling Plot Foiled as Russians Stowaways Found Aboard
Philadelphia June 1 A U S attorney said a plan to smuggle thousands of Russian Jews from Cuba into the United States via Florida was stopped. Newton Josepha steward of the British tramp ship Genera Lewitz was arraigned on smuggling charges after three Russians were found in the cabin. The stowaways, in immigration custody, face deportation to Cuba as authorities intensify Cuba plots. Film stars Valma Banky and Reed La Reeve announced wedlock for June 26 at the Church of the Good Shepherd Beverly Hills.
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Philadelphia
Cuba
United States
Florida
Priinklin J. Geahem
William H. Kirkpatrick
Newton Josepha
Josephs
England
Immigration Department
Beverley Hills
Calif
Valma Banky
Reed la Reeve
Tim
Church of the Good Shepherd
Eka
Police Probe After Bodies Found Near Pittston
Wilkes Barre Pa June 2 two young women Edith Pongo 18 and Jerale Monica cousins both of Wilkes Barre were found beaten choked and shot on a wagon road five miles east of Pittston Carmel Martatico 33 of Pittston owner of an automobile found near the scene was arrested and held without bail in connection with the case Samuel Marranca 35 has not been located Police say the victims left home last night likely to a show and their clothes were torn bruises and bullet wounds noted on the bodies with signs of strangling inconsistent details reported by investigators
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Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Edith Pongo
Jerale Monica
Wilken-Baire
Carmel Martatico
Plitaton
Samuel
Samuel Marranca
John Vesco
Mins Cneration
Saloon Leaguers Issue Ultimatum Chicago
Obstacles to enforcing the dry law were outlined by reformers and congress members as readers of reform groups urged action. Mrs Elia A Hoole of the WCTU and F Scott Nearing of the Anti Saloon League called for decisive moves against apathy, liquor suppliers, and society leaders who promote alcohol. They urged selecting leaders like Nicholas Murray Butler or Al Smith in a bid to end saloon influence.
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Chicago
Pase Slon
Northern Baptist
Grede
Uquor
Int
Elia A. Hoole
Women's Christian Temperance Union
F. Scott MecBride
Anti-Saman League
Atlantic Ocean
Nicholas Murray Butler
al Smith
Pacific flight raises ante in Honolulu bid
San Francisco on June 3 reports that Pacific coast cities push to raise a purse for a non-stop Honolulu flight. Supervisor Muto F Kent heads the citizens fight, promising a substantial prize fund. Aviators plan to compete for 25000 first and 20000 second prizes offered by James D Dole of the Hawaiian Pineapple Company.
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San Francisco
Pasific Coast Clls
Honolulu
Gan Franciacars
Muto F Kent
Citizens' Fight Committed
James D. Dole
Hawlan Fineapple Company
Ft. E
Best Minds Favor Cal for President in Survey
Washington reports a GOP survey showing Coolidge supported by 70 percent as the likely presidential candidate. Illinois booster Lowen at 10 percent, others 14 percent. Democrat option Smith leads 56 percent as hard to defeat, Reed 10 percent, McAdoo 5 percent. Burns death in Follansbee hospital fire follows furnace explosion. foreman John Brady 52 injured.
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Washington
Coolidge
James Prncels Burke
Pittsburgh
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Frank
Lowen
Ilinois
Burke
Smith
New York
Burns
Follansbee
John Brady
Fellawsbee Brothers Sheet and
Tinatate mii Dvol Mma
Brady
Jacob
Marines in China to aid U S residents
Reports from Washington indicate a concentration of American Marines around Tientsin to protect nationals and property. About 1,700 Marines and accompanying warships are deployed from Shanghai toward Tientsin, with British forces sharing responsibility as American and allied actions unfold.
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China
U. S
Washington
Tientaln
North China
Navy Department
Willian
Asiatic
Nde W
Homs
Shanmont
Philippines
Allanghal
Islas
Shanghai
Taku Bar
Fientsin
Hindercom
Yeaterday
Soudier Gene Butler
Ching
Universal Service
Learpot
Bracca
Peking
President College Pariter
Avenua
Estely
Tien Tsim
Tientain
Richmond
Alara
United States
Bhangret
Yangtze River
Granghai
Oil case accounts meet agreement
Washington June 1 Secretary Wilbur Taft said the receiver's accounts in the Doe Meney oil case were settled. More than 612 million dollars in cash and Liberty bonds from Elk Hills oil sales were to be turned over to the federal treasury, with 45.405 million in cash to Treasury June 1 and 5.007 million in bonds on June 2. The figures cover profit accruals since May 1816 when the receiver was appointed.
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Washington
Doe Meney
Liberty
Elk Hills
California
Naval Reserve
Federal Treasury
Wilbur Ttig
Supreme Court
Doheny
Elk Hills Reserve
Basseau
Buddies of Lindbergh to aid welcome reception
Two buddies of Captain Lindbergh were chosen by the Postmaster General to represent the post office department at the official trans-Atlantic flight welcome. Shirley C. Short flies between Chicago and Cleveland and won the Fatman fly trophy for 1926, while Harry C. Smith flies between Chicago and Omaha.
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Washington
Lindbergh
Stes
Ale
New
Post Office Department
Hyer
Shirley ¢. Short
Chicago
Cleve
Harry
New Railroad Merger Probed in Senate Hearings
Washington June 2 witnesses were re examined in the interstate commerce hearings on the Chesapeake and Ohio project for taking over the Conrail and Pere Marquette systems. An early adjournment allowed J Harahan president of the C to return to the stand tomorrow. Minority stockholders pressed for re examination of Harahan and the G and O officials. J K Thompson assistant comptroller of the Erie was called to provide bank accounts and operating changes for the record.
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Washington
Ohio
Zine
Pera Marquette
We. J. Harahan
Harehan
George D. Brooks
Thompson
Lenn
Capitol Board to Meet Today at Capitol Building
Governor Gore, the Capitol building commission, and J B Rockart of Casa de Bert arrive for a morning 10 o clock meeting to discuss detailed plans for the main section of the new capital. The assembly reconvenes Monday and after this session may present information to the jaw ture.
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Gore
Tal Building Commission
House of Delegates
Associata
Casa Debert
Operation Fatal to Calles Wife in Los Angeles
Denora Valeria Calles wife of Mexico's President Diez enters hospital in Los Angeles for observation after gall bladder trouble and a major operation. She suffers a sudden heart attack at 3 20 p m and dies.
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Los Angeles
Denora
Watalia Calles
Caller
Mexico
Alejandra Walace Shorty
California Lutheran Hospital
Painter Frees Saeed Breaks Neck in Fall
Huntington June 2 Freed Saeed a 28 year old painter expected to live after breaking his neck in a fall from the roof of a two story residence. Doctors at Children's hospital note the vertebra near the skull base crushed but unlikely to cause fatalities. He regained consciousness briefly after the accident.
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Huntington
Saeed
Children’s Hospital
Follies Girl Irene Goodall Dies in Poisoned Cup
Hollywood Cel May 9 Irene Goodall known as Kisty Lyga and formerly with the Zeinfeld Follies found dead from a toxic drink in her Hollywood hotel room. She had previously faced a breach of promise case against Gordon Thorne of Chicago. Her roommate Florence Atkinnan disclosed the second suicide attempt after lingering affair with Thorne. The death ends a dream of stardom that left her mother Mary Goodall in Akron Ohio.
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Hollywood
Cel
Irene Goodal
Florence Atkinnan
Thorne
Mia
Mary Goodall
Akron
Ohio
Welcome Lindbergh's New York Welcome Parade Plans
The article reports tentative plans for a welcome parade in New York for Charles Lindbergh, including a June 14 staging with the Atlantic liner arrival and a procession route to Battery. It notes weather delays and a continued return by air to Paris, with public interest and committee involvement in organizing the reception.
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New York
Bdergh
Washington
Pismo
Alsten
Mgnt
London
Dunn
A. Lindbergh
Paria
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Peking Ondent
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