Shepherd Case Opens as Jury Is Sworn in Millionaire Foster Son Killing
In Chicago on June 15 the jury for William Darling Shepherd to face charges in the death of his foster son William Nelson McClintock began selection after three weeks. Defense chief William Scott Stewart seeks to limit the opening statement to the death of McClintock, while the state plans broader context including other related deaths and the plot to seize the estate.
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Young McClintock
Chicago
William Darling Shephard
William Nelson McClintock
Gosen
Charles Edelstein
Edelstein
George E. Gorman
William Scott Stewart
Thomas J. Lynch
Readly Yeas
Pressculioh Limited
Young McClistock
Myre
McClintock
Oscar Olson
Shepherd
Doctor Olson
McClintocks
Harry Olson
Alexander Beichman
Billy McClintock
Plaster Strike Hits Major U.S. Projects
The Interunion Plasterers union announced a nationwide walkout affecting about 75.9 million dollars of construction by George A Fuller Company Thompson Starrett Company and Longacre Build and Construction in Chicago Detroit Washington Toronto and New York. The action stems from bricklayers being excluded from plastering job juris diction and signals a long running plasterers versus bricklayers dispute. Washington labor officials were said to be pursuing arbitration with no local strike information reported.
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Associated Press
George al Fuller Company
Thompson Starrett Company
Longacre Bnilaces Sng and Construction Company
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Toronto
New York
Interarvena Planterera Union
Attlac
International
Edward J. McGivern
Labor Department
Rosler, Former Sheriff Here, Dies in Virginia
Richmond dispatch notes Captain John H. Rosler aged 87 died at his daughter Mrs C Reynolds home in Roxbury Virginia. Born in Germany he served in the Union army during the Civil War and years later was sheriff of Kenawhe county West Virginia. He moved to Virginia settling in Essex county where he chaired the board of supervisors and served in the Virginia General Assembly. A prominent Mason with many Masonic honors.
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Richmond
John H. Robler
C. Reynolds
Roxbury
Germany
Ge Phariff
Kenawhe Cononty
West Virginia
Virginia
Essex County
General Assembly of
Pik
Miracle Faith Carrying Brooklynn Girl Through Nine Days
In Brooklyn a 13 year old girl named Mixx Robarte Wagner lay near death as prayers rose from many churches for a speedy painless end. After nine days of illness she found strength in prayer to St Therese and reportedly recovered from her bed.
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Brooklyn
Mixx Robarte Wagner
St. Therese
Gore to Aid Defense Day In West Virginia Action
Governor Gore telegraphed Acting Secretary Davin to pledge full cooperation and support from West Virginia for Defense Day on July 4. The state adjutant general will conduct activities under department guidance, with plans not yet finalized but conforming to national call regulations.
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West Virginia
Washington
Davin Oy Govaratr Gors
Gore
War Department
W Pinta
Charce
Virginia
State Adjutant Generals Department
Hower Mora
Coolidge
Church Merger in Canada Ends Fight
Toronto June 1 The bitterest church dispute in Canada ended as 70000 Methodists Presbyterians and Congregationalists formed the United Church of Canada at midnight by act of parliament The new church was dedicated with ceremony as 359 delegates signed the basis of union The United Church totals about 662200 members with 8808 churches and 4487 ministers Presbyterian membership was 108840 against union Devotional services drew 7000 to 8000 attendees per service General council to set up departments and a special committee for administration is to be appointed
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Toronto
Ont
Canada
United Church of Canada
Ceraimonien
General Council
Prosecution closes murder case against Dorothy Perkins
Witness Brown testifies that Dorothy Perkins confessed to firing the fatal shot at a St. Valentine party, ending the life of Thomas Templeton. The prosecution plans to close its case, with the defense to follow.
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Dorothy Perkins
Brown
Associated Press
Key York
Sam Eye
Harry Brown
Dorothy Parking
Thomas Templeton
Tiarothy
Gerard denies campaign part in Germany era court case
Former ambassador Gerard testified in federal court about his role as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. He said he never joined the committee and was not liable for funds. He recalled contracts with Van Patten Inc but did not know the works used. No date set for further hearing.
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Associated Press
New York
Charmex
Germany
Supreme Court
Democratic National Committee
van Patten, Inc
MN Gerard
Gerard
Jesse Jones
Firanew
Gerard Aard
Ratsina
van Matten
Outline plans for dirigible flight over New England
June 19 Washington The air ship Shenandoah bound for Portland Maine will travel as far as Bar Harbor and moor at the tender Puconka upon departure from Lakehurst the plan includes a return to Minnesota and possible service in Los Angeles work involving transferring the hull to the Shenandoosh was discussed today at Laleturat.
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Washington
Portland
Maine
Rovernors
Bar Harbor
Lakehurst
Los Angeles
Laleturat
Circuit Judges Urge End to Conspiracy Indictments in Misdemeanors
Washington report on June 1 notes senior circuit judges led by Chief Justice Taft urged limiting conspiracy indictments in misdemeanor cases. They cited abuse, especially during Prohibition, and recommended district judges and attorneys review practices before transforming misdemeanors into felonies. They urged Congress consider changes.
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Taft
Washington
Court punishes Van Bittner for ridicule acts
In Monongalia County West Virginia judge convicts Vac A Bittner in a contempt action against the United Mine Workers and Continental Coal. The verdict finds Bittner had knowledge of an injunction and comments at a Warimoot meeting aimed at defying court orders. The judge condemns contempt as a serious challenge to government and courts. An injunction restrains union members from interfering with mine operations. A further hearing will address penalties and additional injunctions.
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Associated Press
Morgantiogn
A. Biller
International Representate
United Ming Workers
Northorn West Virginia
Judea J
Bittner
Gontinental Coal Company
Bilmer
Wnton
Wairmoot
Tyelle
Fiey Cave
Dr Mott Named Y M C A Head
Dr John St Mott general secretary of the Y M C A has been named chairman of the world alliance of the organization comprising 10 001 local associations with about 20 000 000 members announced at the International assembly of the Y M C A Headquarters will be in Geneva Mott who is touring Europe has not yet accepted the post Z Koo of China named secretary of the world alliance also noted
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Esyes Pann
Colu
John St. Mott
Vom.lc. A
World Alliance
Creneva
Liuetar Mott
Europe
Koo
China
Secreiary
Allied demands strike on Von Seeckt headline
Allies demand retrial of General Hans Vin Seeckt, commander of the German army unit, as part of Ber Unamuat pact terms. The move aims to secure withdrawal of allied troops from the front.
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Hans Vin Serekt
Kehler
Nativg
Pact to Crush Labor Sparks Major Mining Alarm
Pomeroy reports a broad pact among labor and major consuming interests including railroads to enforce wage cuts, threatening to erode miners’ unions. John T. Lewis of the United Mine Workers denounced the plan at a 4,960 miner rally in Hocking Valley and warned of union dissolution across the country. An Athens crowd of about 10,000 heard Lowa and other speakers.
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Pomeroy
Ysta
Jacksonville
John T. Tewis
Biternal Homel
Te United Mine Workers
Hocking Valley
Shell
Tewis
Pittsburg Coal Company
Union
United States
Lowa
Nery
Athens
Jail youth who married sister in Cambria case
Ebensburg June 16 Steve Balogh 18 married his sister Helen 16 in Cumberland Md their marriage led to a year’s sentence for Balogh court action cites annulment and a suspended sentence for the girl Balogh began serving in Cambria County jail after pleading guilty to related charges.
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Ebensburgh
Steve Balogh
Calstir
Helen Balogh
Cumberland
Tram
Cambria County
Bologhad
Ivler
Ims
Balugh
Europe
America
Charleston Hotels Signal Summer Travel Uptick
The city records a steady rise in business as summer months advance with hotels showing good occupancy. Visitors from Georgia, Ohio, Cincinnati, Dayton, West Virginia, and beyond register at local hotels including the Kanuwhu and Holsey. Notables and business figures from multiple states are listed among recent guests.
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Rome
Charleston
Suanta
Thm Iin
W. BR
Metcalfe
Leo G. Miller
Tuncaster
H. 5. McNeely
Cincinnati
W. T. Hybar
Dayton
WNK
Mra. G. Hy Diendor
Langley jailed for contempt in Pineville court scene
Congressman John W. Langley, Republican, received a four hour jail sentence for contempt of court after a hearing by Police Judge Marrs. No disposition on the related intoxication charge was announced, with rumors it may go to the county court. Langley claimed the sentence resulted from a misunderstanding and was under care of a physician.
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Associated Press
Pineville
John W. Langley
Grunkenness
Sivern
Marrs
Langley
Qmarion
Tainglay
Jal Gentenca
Kueswy
Dudgeon Freed of Complicity Charge
Lee Dudgeon was freed of all complicity charges in Ronnie Hodell's death after Judge Harry Dingeman directed a verdict of acquittal. He had faced prior manslaughter conviction and nearly seventeen months in a Tonka branch reformatory. The retrial defense argued Hodell died before the body was hung in the barn.
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Associated Press
White Qloub
Dune i
Lee Dudgeon
Ronnie Hodel
Harry Dingeman
Apt Guiley
Dudgeon
Flo
Tonka Branch Reformatory
Fare
Hodell
Bing
Ronnie Hadell
French Minister Opposes Loans in Budget Speech
Paris June 1 M Callaux finance minister spoke before the finance committee outlining a policy that all state expenditures must be funded from receipts without recourse to loans. He warned that nations and individuals must live within means or risk bankruptcy and noted Britain and the United States would favor a tax balanced approach.
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the Associated Press
Paris
M. Callaux
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Great Britain
United States
Three Naval Planes to accompany McMillan Arctic Expedition
Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Byrd will lead three amphibian planes from Squantum Massachusetts to Aid McMillan Arctic voyage. The planes will join schooner Bowdoin from Cape Cod and Wiscasset for Arctic exploration, with one aircraft to Be flown to Etah Greenland and two cached aboard the Peary.
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Squantum
Maas
Jane
Donald Ti
MaciNan
Wincannet
Mes
Naval Reeserve
Philladelphia
Sagemorsn
Cape Cod
Richard E. Byrd
Beaton
Montauk Point
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Philadelphia
Cape Tod
Navy Washington
Secretary Robinson
Navy Department
Boston
North
Mr. Robinson
Donald 5
Mac Wilan
Mase
Arctic
Lauter Macodjinn
Wisconnect
Peary
Bowdoin
Otter
Mocs Milan
Wiscasset
Cerr
Painleve Meets Army Leaders in Rabat Arrival
Premier Painleve arrives in Rabat at 5:49 PM after travel from Rabat via Toulouz with a stop in Barcelona. General Jacquemot and two airplanes bring press, Lyautey and officials greet Painleve, then dinner and talks focus on the Rif uprising and French protectorate strategy.
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Rabat
Morocco
Mahammed el Moktar
M. Tainiéve
Marshal Lyuatery
M. Painlave
Toniget
Mellon Witness in Guffy Oil Suit
Pitts burgh June 10 secretary of the Treasury A W Mellon was a witness today in federal court in the suit for one hundred thousand dollars by Me Guilty against Gulf Petroleum company formerly the J M Gaily Petroleum company. Mellon testified he was former assistant treasurer and a stockholder in the Gulf company and that he believed Guffy's claim had been paid in full. The Gulf Production company is a subsidiary of the Gulf Refining company.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Secretary of the Treasury
A. W. Mellan
Gulf Fetroleum Company
J M. Gaily Petroleum Company
Gulfy
Gulf Company
Guy Company
Mellon
Guffy Concern
Ore Gulk Company
Guffy
Galt Producetion Company
Gut Refining Company
War Department Lease of Muscle Shoals Blocked by Panel
Washington June 10 The War Department proposal to lease Muscle Shoals temporarily was disapproved by the president’s special commission. The panel warned a temporary lease could delay final policy on the Alabama plant and urged careful study before any interim action. The commission plans public hearings and may reconvene later in the summer. Power facilities won’t be ready as soon as hoped, but are expected to be operating when Congress convenes in December.
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War Department
Muscle Shoals
Coolidge
Congress
Alabama
Associated Press
Washington
Davis
Chief of Army Engineers
Mck Kengle
Foreigners move from war zones in Canton Shanghai clash
A Canton dispatch reports foreigners evacuated to safety as Yunnanese and Cantonese forces clash in Canton's outskirts. Shanghai reports the danger peak passed but tensions rise with anti foreign sentiment in Peking. Food fears grow as Cantonese forces push near the city.
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Canton
Ban Francisco
Asnerte Con Realdenta
Far East
Shanghei
Ohio Prohibition Office Reorganized After Conspiracy Conviction
Washington June 10 A reorganization of the Ohio Prohibition Office is expected after the conviction today of J H Russell suspended director for the state and Cope land chief of the permit division on charges of conspiracy to violate the prohibition law Russell has been under suspension since his indictment and will be formally dismissed It was said at prohibition headquarters that Porterfield active director would be retained as director
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Ohio
J. H. Russell
Copeland
Russell
Porterfield
Wilde
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