Rioting in Pennsylvania Miners Strike Spreads Violence
Turbulent clashes erupt in Washington County and surrounding districts as 1,000 strong mobs confront police near mines. Tear gas, clubs, and tear gas bombs fail to deter attackers. a state trooper is knocked from a horse and one officer beaten. West Virginia talks progress. 15,616 strikers, 4,000 in WV, with dozens injured and arrests.
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Pittsburgh
Washington County
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Westland Mint
Pittsburgh Coat Company
Draieed
Bils‘Worth
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
New Kensington
J. 3. Fresnt
Califortia
Weat
Virginia
Houseboy Admits Slaying of Deely
New York police report the Brooklyn doctor George Edward Deely was killed in his mansion during a robbery attempt. The former servant, George Damiar, described entering the house with a stolen key, attacking the doctor after he woke, using a punch and knife, leaving the scene with a pocketbook. He was captured in Philadelphia and indicted for trial.
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New York
George Edward Deely
Brooklyn
Deely
Philadelphia
George Damiar
Lindberghs Test Seaplane Flight Amid Summons Incident
Charles and Anne Lindbergh arrived at North Beach airport to test a Lockheed Sirius seaplane fitted with pontoons for a planned flight to the Orient. An unidentified man boasted of serving a summons on Lindbergh, was knocked down by a bystander, and fled. Officials will inspect the plane before seaplane licensing. the couple planned a two week window for departure if plans allow.
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North Beach
L. J
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Edo Aircraft Company
College Point
L. I
Department of Commerce
Roosevelt Field
East River
Battery
Governor's Island
Bedless Island
Edo
Chie
Japan
Paterson
Department At Commerce
Lindberghs
Uney
Orient
Two Hurt As Mule Objects to Picture With Emory Class
In Atlanta Georgia two persons were injured when a mule objected to a class group photo at Emory University during the 1931 commencement. Robert M. Evans of Tallahassee Florida suffered a fractured knee cap and Dr Charles E Dowman a severe shock. others escaped unhurt as the animal bolted, scattering students for the shot.
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Mule
Emory
Atlanta
Mic
Shirbout
Vamper
Evans
Dowman
State Police Get Insurance for Whole Trooper Force
The state signed a Hartford firm contract covering life insurance for 126 troopers from 2000 to 4000 dollars, with 92000 for sergeants and 9400 for higher ranks, plus a 212000 disability clause. The policy costs 2894.28 yearly and total coverage reaches 272000, enabling group insurance after lengthy negotiations by State Auditor Agar Lawson amid prior high premiums and budget rider approvals.
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Aas
Aerne Company
Hartford
Wtore
Lawson
Board of Punic Works
Furn
Vatican Predicts Early Agreement
Vatican officials expressed optimism tonight over a potential early settlement of the dispute with the fascist government regarding closure of Catholic youth clubs accused of political activity. A third note has been delivered to Rome, with a possible fourth not anticipated given the current climate.
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Vatican
Holy See
Nots
Italy
Business Not So Bad For Some, Rushing For Others
New York June 8. A humorous look at the mixed national mood on business. Tomato juice sellers, phrenologists, and fashion firms report booming demand for new products like mesh hosiery and smokeless powders. Stars such as Dietrich and Morton Downey see rising fortunes, while others fear a downturn.
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New York
Buelmise
Madame Mamie
Third Avenue
Great American Desert
Mortin Downey
Matiene Dietrich
Alot
Ipig
Lou Tellegen
Merlene Dietrich
Ner Sulary
Ang Morton Downey
Pood~ Ness
Jayaltier
Wabasy Moon
Farm Products Hit In Canada Tariff Treaty
Ottawa reports Canada and Australia signed a tariff accord affecting U S farm goods. Oranges raisins canned fruits and automobiles face new Australian preferences, with Canadian and American imports reassessed. Senator Hyde urges U S growers to align production with market demand for higher living standards.
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Canada
Ottawa
United States
Australia
Paramour Blamed For Ohio Slaying
A Ohio murder case unfolds as Mrs. Lowther testifies that her paramour Tilpy Smith coerced her into killing Mrs. Clare Snyth to protect his interests. She recounts a ten day courtship ending with a planned ambush near Ashtabula in May 1940 and says Smith bought the revolver and dictated the act.
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Lowther
Virginia
Auty
Clare Snyth
Tilpy Smith
Smith
Mrg. Lowther
Sts. Lowther
Harl Frush
Pousti
A. L. Lowther
Ashtabuln
Senators Clash Over Law Committee Clash
Senators assail the Law Committee over the law enforcement commission's critique of political interference in federal appointments. Senator Walsh defends Senate role, while Senator Caraway accuses the commission of a political smoke screen. Hoover's judicial independence policy sparks renewed clashes with Republicans pressing for their nominees. Gunter Nordhye remains in a vacant post pending Senate action and the panel backs abolishing the grand jury system.
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Washington
Law Enforcement Commission
Séitu
Walsh
Montana
Tmlttee
Senate
Bingham
Caraway
Arkansas
Hoover
Athone
Republican Regulara
Flally
Schall
Republian
Minnesota
Redecal
Gunter Nordhye
Wadera Veress
Student shot in holdup attempt in New Orleans
In New Orleans a student identified as Trimbel B. Winborn of Coldwater was fatally shot during an attempted streetcar and bus holdup. The pistol carried was found empty after the struggle as concession workers and a conductor attempted to restrain him, with Winborn later giving his name and claiming gambling debts prompted the act.
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New Orleans
di & Hospital
Tie
Trimbel B. Winborn
Coldwater
Mivsy
Chuse I
Inter
Robert Giasa
Perry Curtis
Avatorman
Curtis
Oak
Winborn
Glass
Fire destroys three story building in Hinton
A three story brick structure on Water Street in Hinton burned, housing the Griffin Company upholstery and factory. Fire caused extensive damage with an estimated loss around 10,000 dollars. Fire departments battled the blaze through the night, with investigations expected to determine the cause.
Arrival of Stimson Delays Debt Readjustment Talks
Anglo German talks at Chequers center on delaying reparations decisions until Henry L. Stimson arrives in Europe. British, German officials back an international collaboration program as Germany resists further reparations payments. Paris and Berlin react with mixed feasibility doubts and political commentary.
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London
Alglit
Berlin
Paris
Henry L. Etlinson
Sizhson
Germany
al- Fijed
United States
Phn
Washington
United Statna
France
Whl
Camp Appeals Final Effort in Court for Larceny Term
Kanawha county superintendent Emerson Camp seeks relief from a three year term for larceny. He petitioned the state supreme court after the circuit court affirmed his conviction. Belcher, his counsel, argued two points challenging the court’s findings and questioned the judge’s neutrality in the trial. The case arose from Camp’s April 1930 larceny conviction at the Malden district enrolment board.
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Kanawha
Emerson Camp
State Supreme Court
M. Belcher
Camp
Supreme Cours
Ils Fintings
Sich Gventreman Fosi
Malden
Smd
Supreme Cat
Deeldon
Tower Court
Perfect Right To Shoot Judge Says Of Thegal Searches
In Philadelphia common pleas court Edwin O. Lewis argued about police rights to search on streets. The judge cautioned officers and noted limits on warrantless searches, urging careful conduct in future encounters.
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Philadelchia
Chilreng
Mquor
Dugige
Edwin O. Lewis
Common Pleas
Dinige
Patrotman
Frank Lalor
Wetser
Banks Merge in Chicago Stabilizes City Finance
Chicago eyes clear financial horizon as Foreman State National merges with First National while National Banks of the Republic joins Central Trust. Large neighborhood bank closings spur runs. Melvin Traylor, now president of the refinanced First National, reassures depositors amid a surge of chaos and a reshaped banking landscape.
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Chicago
Barkers United
First National
Republic
Central Trust Company
Chienga
Witliraw Savings
Foreman Group
Foreman Bank
Secor
Culeaga
Ameri¢e
Melvix
Ali Trastor
First National Bank
Foreman State National Bank
Confidente
Traylor
Foreman State
First Nations Bank
Melvin Traylor
Xaith
Tresior
Southern
Kentucky
Texas
Mel Traylor
Bank of
Malone
Tex
Castler
Citizens National of
Baltinger
Traces of Radium Remain 1 750 Years After Death
Philadelphia June 8 Radi batt 850 powerful that 1 750 years after the death of a person intented with radium poisoning trace of it will remain In the bones according to exhibits at the American Medical association convention. Harrison Martiend of Newark presented the exhibit he found radium in a bone fragment from a deceased person after five years. The exhibit explained radium is composed of alpha beta and gamma rays. Alpha rays are described as a bombardment ray that enters the body and can cause cancerlike growth over time. Gamma rays taken externally may help relieve cancer but alpha rays allegedly caused cancerous growths. Radium might cause death years after exposure. The session also covered birth control with physicians urging wider access and qualified physician oversight.
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Philadelphia
American Medical Association
Harrison
Martiend
Newark
New Jersey
Paul le
Tradium
Maviant
Bamina
Fey
Medical Women's
American Medical Society
de Biles G. Porter
Pennsylvana State Department of Welfare
New Jersey Department of
Frank B. Youne
Gehring
Kin of Mexican President Slain By Oklahoman
Two Mexican students in the United States were killed by Deputy Sheriff Belk Guess in Ardmore Oklahoma after a gunmen chase near a highway. Salvador Cortes Bublo survived. Officials planned murder charges against the deputies, with Mexican consul aid. The victims were Emilio Cortes Rubido 20 and Manuel Gomez 22, relatives of Mexico's president.
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Ardmore
Okla
Sune B
United States
Ortis Rubio
Aexico
Emilio Cortes Rubino
Manuel Gomez
Shereft Belt Guess
Carter County
Guess
la ‘Pad
Salvador Cortes Bublo
Coun
Bheril Cecil Crosby
Harvin Shilling
Shilling
Senor
Valdez
Mexico
Oklaholma City
Senor Valendard le
Algo
Sala Shilling
Salvador Cortes
Gomey
St. Benedict's College
Atchison
Kassiso
Fernando
Guillermo Orig Ruble
Bng
Atchison Ceaterdty
Mexico City
Enilio
Mota
Funeral services for W.Va wreck victims held this afternoon
Mrs Ino Dove Martin 38 and two children Virginia ?? and Waneda seven months old died in a Sunday morning crash on Lack Six road near Naz. Mike Letart 31 of Poca died yesterday afternoon. Burial was in Hope cemetery. Bennie Martin 8 in critical condition with a skull fracture. Georgia eight and Gladys 12 were treated at Stasis hospital for severe cuts. Anna Lee 14 is in Mountain State hospital with a fractured skull. G B Martin 41 was discharged from Mountain State Hospital.
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Ino Dove Martin
Virginia
Waneda
Pheu
Belva
Mike Letart
Poca
Hope Cemetery
William PF
York County
Letart
Martin Intent
Marlin
Bennie Martin
Stasis
Georgia
Gladys
Mra Marting
Stante
Anna Lee
Mountain State Hospital
G. B. Martin
Mountain State
Mirage Tarn
Paxe 10
Boosts Capone For Treasurer
BRYVERLY HELLS, Cali, June 3. The government floated an ellptic hundred million dollars and Al Capone took it himself. There is the guy who should be secretary of the Treasury, he claims, and the column suggests profits split with him. The letter complains about past misuses of money and argues for support of Capone as treasurer.
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Bryverly Hells
Cali
al Cnpo
Colley
Tailay
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