Storm reports heighten fear for Amundsen voyage
From Kings Bay Spitsbergen June 5 a continuing Arctic storm north of Spitsbergen complicates Amundsen’s hop off and fuels plans for a four way international search north of Spitsbergen east Greenland northwest Greenland and Cape Columbia. News says two fox hunters reported a sudden frost storm near Cape Barren as Fram and crew vigilantly monitor bearings for a possible rescue. Also reports the death of James W Ellsworth in Florence, longtime backer of polar efforts and father of Lincoln Ellsworth.
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Wharton
the Gazette
North American Newspaper Alliance
Kings Bay
Spitsbergen
Stdamer Fram
Amundsen
Fram
Revie
Cape Barren
Se In
Greenland
Groenland
Cape Columbia
Ames B. Wharton
Gazetts
North American
Alliance
Kings Bay &Spitsbergen
Steamer Farm
Spitzbergen
Soa
Hobby
Amundaen
Boitzbergen
Ubi
Robby Ie
Spitsigen
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Arctic
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Lincoln Etlsworth
Failure to Sink Eight Foot Putt Costs Golf Title to Bobby Jones
The 1920s match ends with Bobby Jones capturing the U S Open by a single stroke as Will MacFarlane misses an eight foot putt on the final hole. Jones, seeking a third consecutive title, held steady through a tense finish at Worcester.
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Worcester
Masa
Willie MacFarlane
America
Atlanta
United States
Jones
MacFarlane
Jong Town-Hill Ho
Welcome for Pershing and Daech in tri town parade
June 5 in Ashland Kenova Huntington the tri town region staged a welcome for General John J. Pershing and French ambassador Emil Daeschner. Crowds gathered as towns learned the dignitaries would pass Lexineton to White Sulphur Springs but the guests altered plans and rode an early morning train unseen.
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Huntington
Tri-Atute
Mathoay
John J. Pershing
Emil Daeechner
Ashland
Kenoya
Persling
Lexineton
White, Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Ayrough
President Coolidge Plans Minnesota Trip in Heat
President Coolidge proceeds with plans for a Minnesota journey despite temperatures above 100 degrees. Rail officials arrange a specially configured train to minimize stops and heat exposure, with a compartment car for the president and guests, an observation car, and dining car. The trip aims mainly to speak at the centennial event in North America.
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Washington
Coolidge
Plana
Minnesota
West Raitroad
Woeahington
St. Paul
Gorcen
Chicago
Mra. Coolidge
Loeb Mental Collapse Reported In Prison
The youths Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, serving life for the 1924 Franks murder, face a serious mental and physical breakdown in the state penitentiary. Loeb has measles and an appendectomy recovery, with delirium and confinement to bed amid claims by prison doctors.
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Robby Franks
Joilet
Richard A. Loeb
Chicago
Nathan Saopalé
Robert Franks
Leopold
Loeb
Leeb
Young Leeb
Jarrett Cited For Contempt In Court Action
In Albans WVA Judge Arthur P Hudson remanded postmaster Jarrett to county jail on contempt charges after he advised a witness to ignore a court summons. Jarrett claimed USPS employees were not subject to federal court orders. The court ordered his custody and to produce the witness next Monday. The Morgan Lumber case and a Boon County school project are also noted in the circuit court docket.
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Sit. Albans
Hudson
L. C. Massey
Fastwaster Jarrett
Jarrett
Witnnes
United States
Mannay
Arrett
Post Office Department
St. Albans
Morgan Lumcher and Manufacturing Company
Daniel
Tha Kole Ia
Death Drives Man to Kill Wife Then Himself
In Pittsburgh on May 5 Loomis, suffering from tuberculosis, murdered his wife with a safety razor and carving knife before slashing his own throat. Police arrived as Loomis collapsed. he died soon after admission to hospital. Their young daughter was removed from the room as Loomis attempted the attack. James Watson, brother-in-law, arrives to assist in removing Loomis to a hospital ward.
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Pittsburgh
Lily
Loomis
Toomis
Kising
James Watson
Leamia
Watson
China on Verge of Army Clash Across China
United States advised of imminent large scale fighting as Chiang Kai-shek era rivals Feng Yuxiang and Chang Tso-lin loom. Soviet arms reportedly funnelled to Feng, while Coolidge keeps close watch and orders protection for Americans in Shanghai Canton and Peking amid mounting tensions.
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China
U. S
Coolidge
Cuelldee
Kent
Henten
Shanghai
Peking
Navy
Marina Corpa
W. D Connor
Mentsin
Peking Tegatton Guards
Marine
Serging
Automobile on Wild Trip Destroys Home Garden Kitchen
A car owned by W. J. Mebew at 453 Broad Street suddenly moved uncontrollably down Hidgepont Avenue South Hill, wrecking Beth H. Henshaw Jr.’s garden and crashing into Lawrence Staley’s kitchen near the South Side Women’s club. No injuries. brakes loosened while owner’s relative was inside. The vehicle mounted a curb, shattered plumbing, and left most of the damage in the lower street area. Neighbors rushed to the scene as the car’s rear end remained parked in a garage-like stance.
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W. J. Mebew
Broad Street
Mr. Eskew
Jet Beker
Hidgepont
Avenur
South Hila
Beth H. Henshaw, Jr
Ofateep Billside
Henshaw
Lawrence Staley
Womkn
Kaken
Nealdenta
Minty
Rouse
Tidgemont Avenue
South
Leeming Death Shocks Brooklyn as Gunman Charged
Wealthy Brooklyn importer Thomas L. Leeming was shot dead in the lobby of his Williams Street office. Charles L. Muller, Philadelphia, faces charges after claiming the gun jammed but vowing to fire. Police cite a motive involving a disputed $7,500 debt and alleged kinship to Leeming’s deceived brother.
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Associated Arena
New York
Seorer
Williams Street
Thomas L. Leeming
Rmporter
Charles L. Muller
Philadelphia
Muller
Leeming
Leeving
Nally
Devel
Marmet Road project stalls with little progress reported
A Marmet Road conference involving the county court, state road commission and railroad officials yielded no concrete action. Debates centered on right of way near Kanawha City, ownership questions, and cost sharing among public utilities, with plans to move toward a 80 foot width debated. The Charleston Chamber of Commerce and Madison pressed for some completion this year.
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Atate Road Commission
Kanawha City
Tva
Charleston
Virginia
Iaanawha
Charleston Interurban Railroad
Plate Road Commission
Iola
State Road Commission
Madison
Chanlovton
Gross Sales Tax Bill Passes After Conference Compromise
The extraordinary session ends with both houses approving the gross sales tax bill after conference committee revisions. The measure aims to raise about 1.37 million in revenue, with adjustments to coal, natural gas, and manufacturer taxes. Senate and House agreed to a revised compromise to unify the revenue figures and funding provisions.
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Tate
Maby Gaye
House of Bates
Senate
Hoth
House
Legion Iature
Aranchoa
Hones
Hogue
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Capitol Commission
Mare Ohall College
Cheagnenke and’ Railroad Company
Heat Wave Continues As Death Toll Rises In Heat Belt
Chicago and Atlantic cities endure record heat as temperatures hit new highs. Deaths climb above 150 with reports of fires, school closings, and stranded commerce. Pittsburgh records its highest June 4 temperature since 1895 as relief seems distant for 26 hours. New York sees slight relief after days of extreme heat and emergency measuresForces and residents brace for further heat during the long stretch ahead.
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Associated Press
Cuscago
Rocky Mountains
Atlandc
Furnace Belt
Chicago
Atlantic Seaboard
Minnesota
Cronley
Pittsburgh
Tune
Fliteburgh
Weather Bureau
Rosger
Tyere
Springdale City
New York
Ford
Vilovs Kish
Three Men Indicted in Mary Pickford Kidnap Plot
Los Angeles June 6 three men Charley F Stevens Adrian J Wood and Claude Holcomb were indicted by a county grand jury on conspiracy charges in a plot to kidnap actress Mary Pickford for a 900000 ransom. They were arrested after police overheard the extortion scheme. Bail set at 10000 each.
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Charles Stevens
Adrian J. Wood
Claude Holcomb
Mary Pickford
Los Angeles
Charley F. Stevens
Claude 2. Holcomb
Rlo
Woman victim of sleeping sickness reported in Martinsburg
In Martinsburg Jung 1 Ners Linwood Carroll, 18, is a victim of sleeping sickness, doctors say. Mrs. Garrett has been ill with the ailment since May 38 and has been semi conscious since June 3, with doctors hopeful for recovery. Mrs. Coolidge joins the Scouts of America as a real member during ceremonies at Dr. Wilkinson’s home in Kaslin, Virginia, receiving the uniform pin from the founder.
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Martinsburg, Jung
Linwood Carrott
Garrett Hs
Coolidgh
Washington
Calvin Coolidgs
Theirs
Scouts of America
Theodore 5. Wilkinson
Kaslin
Ichaki
Coolidge
Queen of Fete Chosen for Portland Show
Mrs. Ronald J. Honeyman, social leader and prominent young matron, has been selected as Queen of the Portland Street Festival. The event opens June 4 at a city venue, with parade and festivities planned throughout the week.
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Ronald J. Honeyman
Portland
Shepherd Jury Nearly Drawn In Chicago Murder Trial
Chicago June 5 The Shepherd murder trial made progress as the second four jurors were sworn and three veniremen were tentatively acceptable to both sides. At adjournment the twelfth juror was being examined as 441 prospective jurors have been screened. Heat prevented further venom, and Judge Lynch allowed jurors to occupy the box. Chief Justice Harry Gibson asked for a transcript of last Wednesday’s proceedings amid defense accusations that Judge Olson was biased against the prosecution.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Shapherd
Lynch
Harry Gison
Municipal ‘Courte of
Stewart
Witneeres
Oleon
Body of Youth Found Near Martinsburg As Identity Eludes Officials
Authorities traced a possible lead to a traveling salesman who says the deceased youth was from near Waynesboro Virginia. Police search for the missing companion who vanished after the body was discovered on the Martinsburg to Winchester road. The coroner's inquest returned an unknown cause of death.
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Martinsburg
Winchester
Waynesboro
Communists Try to Stop Morocco War Flares Amid Front Push
Abd-El-Arim tribal forces pressed two fronts in Morocco as Abd-El-Krin’s troops held line along the Dega river. French sympathizers in Paris circulated leaflets urging desertion, while arrests were made in relation to the unrest. Police tore down posters in Nancy condemning the war. A Tunis despatch noted arrests of those distributing revolutionary tracts.
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Paria
Abd-El-Arim
Morocco
Abd-El-Krin
Detga
France
Morgaco
Nancy
Tunis
Africa
Weeks Is Very Much Improved In Boston Condition
June 3 reports show Secretary John W Weekes improving after gallstone surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital last week. He was operated on for gall stones and his condition was supported tonight by his physician.
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Boston
John W. Weekes
Massachusetts General Hospital
Gail Stones
Tragic Kentucky Car Crash Kills Two
A passenger Loulex Shortridge aged 16 perished in a Kentucky hills road wreck when a car plunged 109 feet and caught fire. A second occupant died, body found hours later by another motorist at the lonely roadside.
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Buntington
Kentucky Hills
Dawes to Attend Marietta Finals in Ohio
Chicago June report notes Vice President Charles G. Dawes and Mrs. Dawes traveling with friends to Marietta Ohio for commencement exercises at Marietta College where Dawes is not yet a graduate. The item mentions plans to attend and participate in events next week.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
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