Chicago Gun Battle Bridges Bond Election July Seventh
A Kanawha County bridge plan pits police against gangland in Chicago style terms as bonds for several river crossings are set for July 7. The county court and Charleston Interurban railroad sign to build and pay from tolls, with no direct levy. Bridges proposed connect Kanawha City and East Bank areas, with specific sites Chelyan and Florida Street, amid contested Cabin Creek location.
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Chicago
Road Commission
Kanawha County Court
Charineton Interorden Railroad
Kanawha River
Cabin Creek
Chelyan
Jefferson- Union District
Albans
Kanawha City Bridge
Florida Street
Charleston Interurban Railroad Company
Resi Dents
East Bank
Cedar Grove
Ntacca
Wey
Tkla
St. Albans
Rased
Jevy
State Road Commission
Yenter- Bay
Kanawha City
Traction Company
Chesapeake and Obto Railroad
Death inquiry opens into Heaven City cult near Chicago
McHenry county authorities launched a probe into the death of George Schofield 50 an inmate at the Heaven City colony near Har yard Ill and into his alleged relation with a 16 year old girl from Virginia The inquest suggested heart disease after a boxing incident and the girl mocked him before a chase and collapse The Heaven City venture was founded by Al Bert Moore formerly of the Life Institute and several inmates including Mrs Shirley Talcott are to be questioned The husband of another member killed himself after claiming Moore seduced his wife away from home
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Chicago
Heaven City
Har‘yard
Illa
George Schofield
McHenry County
Bchofield
Virginia
Behofield
Schofield
al Bert J. Moore
Life Institute
Shirley Talcott
Moore
Lady Darwin remarks on Scopes trial in New York
June 13 1925 Lady Darwin daughter in law of Charles Darwin condemns the Scopes evolution trial saying men are beginning to make monkeys of themselves. The remark reflects etherial reaction to the trial as legal and scientific controversy unfolds in the press.
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New York
Lady Darwin
Charley Darwin
John T. Scopes
Lally Darwin
Cunardiner
Movies by Radio Plan Perfected
Washington witnesses test an invention by C Francis Jenkins showing remote control of moving objects via radio. A beam of light across a sensor records the action on a screen, with officials observing a revolving object miles away. the device, once demonstrated, uses a polished mirror and graduated thickness elements.
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Washington
C. Francis Jenkins
Wilbur
George MM. Burgess
Bureau of Standards
Former Kaiser dreams of monarchy in Germany
New York June 13 The former Kaiser Wilhelm eyes a constitutional monarchy similar to Britain under kingship with limited powers. Dr Friedrich Mawes adjutant notes the Kaiser hopes Germany may revert to a constitutional government, though future Republican rule worries him. The ex-emperor reportedly lives modestly in a four to six room house with few servants and restricted mobility. He longs to visit America someday.
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New York
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
England
Friedrich W. Mawes
America
Two Policemen Die in Desperate Gang Battle in Chicago
Chicago police and gangsters fought a fierce chase on the southwest side ending in a wrecked car. Officer William Sweeney saved others and killed one gangster while capturing two companions after a deadly shootout tied to the Genna gang.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ganeland
Mortan A Collinge
Willam Sweeney
Merpa
Angelo Genna
Michael
Genna
Bank Robbery Ends in Patrolman Slain in Detroit
Four men attempted a Central Savings Bank robbery in Detroit, shooting Patrolman Casimir Kaliszewski who died from his wounds and wounding a 12 year old bystander. The robbers fled with $27,000 but were captured within two hours. Arthur Machus Stanley Wykowski Frantey Podulski and Jon Podulski were arrested after Machus allegedly confessed.
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Detroit
Juny W
Central Savings Bank
Casimir Kaliszewski
Antony Antonegplowski
A& Vault
Omah
Ihan
Mithur Hzntran
Union Labor Aids Auto Plate Makers Across States
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, announced that organized labor will aid automobile license plate manufacturers in fighting convict-made plates. The AFL will investigate claims that peniten tiaries in some states bid against free labor for plate contracts, in a letter to W. W. Curbin of Kenton, Ohio.
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New York
Wiliam Greet
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Green
Phvona
W. W. Curbin
Kenton, Ohi
Voice of Trapped Miner Cheers Rescuers in Death Race
In Grassville, Ohio, miner Robert Hill trapped by a Baltic Mine cave-in speaks via air pipe to encourage rescuers and report hunger and cold as rescue efforts in 1930s style race to reach him continue. Robert Bedford in charge notes progress and risks while Hill’s family stays at the mine.
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Robert Hill
Associated Press
Grassville
Baltic
Alla Combination
Robert Bedford
Hill
F Tlla
Hue
Voe
Amfca
T bin Daley
Datey Alee
Daley
Asia
Defendant in evolution case seeks dismissal in Tennessee
Dayton court hears motion to quash indictment against John T. Scapes Rhea County high school teacher charged under the state anti evolution law. Defense argues state statutes violate US and Tennessee constitutions and are indefinite and unconstitutional. A July 6 county court session will select jurors and arrange crowd logistics with emergency facilities and press access planned at the high school.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Tenn
J. Godsey
John. T, Scapes
Rhea County
Tennessee
United States
Kheal County Court
Ludo John F
Raulston
Venirg
Scones
Raverva
Lune
Afl
Painieve Tours Front as Rebels Grow Wary
Premier Painieve, dispatched from Morocco, toured the Guerghe front amid heat and met with Morscean and Fea officials to assess tribal weariness along the French Spanish line. He warned tribesmen of repercussions for those delaying support while outlining methods used by Abd-el to sustain morale and promising rewards for loyalty. Painieve, with Marshal Lyautey and General Dougan, visited Quezzan where tensions rose as hostilities loomed.
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Presay Palis
Painieve
Morocco
Talen
Fea
Fes
Althom
Marshal Lyautey
Dougan
Enopremtar
Stone tributes mark final farewell for Brotherhood leader
Thousands gather in Cleveland to pay tribute to Warren Stone, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, as funeral plans unfold. A viewing in the engineers building opens this evening, with services set for Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, and an advisory board to pick a successor after Stone’s unexpected death. The brotherhood and many rail executives send condolences as mutual plans move forward.
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Locomotive Engineers
Sham Air Battle Excites New York
New York’s theatre district drew crowds as a five plane aerial battle staged by the New York National Guard 22nd division service showcased warlike maneuvering over Times Square. Spectators viewed from hotels and roof gardens while cameras recorded the display. The event promoted a future air show set for next Saturday with planes forming, then separating, at high speed amid smoke screens and mock bombing.
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New York
Times Square
Pir
New York National Guard
Notable West Virginia Guests At Kanawha Hotels
Prominent figures from Gratton, Matewan, Clendenin, Mullens, Marlinton, and other towns, including Ira E. Robinson and Warmer Senator H. Bol White, registered at Kanawha and Ruffner hotels. Out of state visitors listed include George H Moore of Pittsburgh and A Weinbeim of New York City among many others.
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Ira E. Robinson
Gratton
Appramie S Our of Appeals
Yasterday
Herel Kanawha
H. Bol White
Matewan
Kanawha
Estate Road Commission
West
Mre
R. J. Cassell
Van
J. F. Luu
Mullens
W. B. Brown
Javies
Ruffner
C. CG. Hager
Madison
J. B. McDougall
Seth
Mr. and
Dire
A. F. Banigemery
Clendenin
C.G. Tick
Dry Branch
George H. Colebank
L. A. Martin
Teaking
Holley
City
George H. Moore
Pittsburgh
E.R. Tucker
Chicago
Albert Lamb
W. N. White
Cleveland
J. H. O'Neill
Bruce
Guu
H. Ramer
Baltimore
G. Schwarnwaler
New York City
C. V. Straus
Chinage
G. A. Mulre
Richmond
J. H. Nichola
Cincinnati
Shepherd Case Bristles With Legal Battles at Trial
Chicago June 1 A Shepherd murder trial session heard nine witnesses over two hours as defense objections were repeatedly overruled Chief counsel William Seate Stewart demanded admission of an exhibit detailing a will drafted by William Nelson McClintock for Shepherd to inherit from the youth estate valued over 1 million dollars Proceeding included a dispute over a nurse Estelle Gehling testimony and a cross examination of Dr Amante Reuggett with future arguments set for Monday morning regarding cross examination methods and related indictments
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Associated Prese
Chicago
Shepherd
Willam Seate Stewart
Thomas J. Lynch
Willam Nelson McClintock
Dartmouth University
wMeh
William Darling Shepherd
Fefehag
Mias Estalle Gehling
Stewart
Amante Reugetth
Shepherd Arms
Abhiand Boulevard Hospital
Ron~suttl
Charles
Billy McClintock
Dr. Rongetti
Attack on Jackson's Wife Draws Senate Critique
Washington June 13 The Saturday Evening Post article on Rachael Jackson wife of Andrew Jackson drew strong denouncement from Senator McKellar Democrat Tennessee who called it cruel false and an advertising propaganda bid to bolster Republican fortunes The statement framed the piece as an attack on the Democratic party and noted the impact in Jackson's home state over references to Mrs Jackson's social and educational attributes.
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Washington
Saturday Evening Post
Rachael
Andrew Jackson
Aas
McKellar
Tennessee
Traffic deaths and injuries in New York state reach 177 killed
Albany June 13 report from the motor vehicle bureau shows 177 persons killed and 11 126 injured in traffic accidents in New York state during the first four months of 1928. The figures warn that more deaths could follow from skull fractures among the injured.
Chinese War Factions Wreck Consulates and Fire
British and Japanese consulates in Shanghai were wrecked and set ablaze amid rising violence as Chingan troops arrived to restore order. A Japanese naval party aided, and the British and Japanese consulates were saved from looters. The incident occurred near Kiukang on the river, with ships of Butterfield Swire affected and foreign company properties plundered. Elsewhere, missions in Chinkiang reported no present danger to Christian workers as Southern Presbyterian and Methodist agencies confirmed safety.
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Associated Presa
London
Shanghai
lu-Klang
Jananees Wipeping Company
Nteanin Kisenae Ee
Butterfield Swire
Brand Leaves U S Bureau Job Facing Personnel Shakeup
Washington June 13 The resignation today of Charles J Brand marketing specialist at the department of agriculture marks another removal among intimate advisers tied to the late Secretary Wallace The change is part of Dr Jardines reconstituted staff while Dr E D Ball director of scientific research remains on duty awaiting new position and the department notes no firm departure date for him
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles J. Brand
Department of Agriculture
Wallace
Department Oficiale Ag
Jardine
Department
Coolidge
Agricultural Commission
E. D. Ball
Cooiéga
de. Ball
Bir
Brand
Pet bull fatally wounds West Virginia farmer
Mount Hope June 13 S Bry Bailey a 68 year old farmer was killed by a pet bull on his farm near here. The bull had long been the animal's playmate and after a head blow knocked Bailey to the ground he died from injuries. Surviving are two sons Frank Bailey and De Bell Bailey and three daughters Mrs Montgomery Mrs Warden and Mrs Williams. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 pm with burial in Hutley Cemetery at Cranberry.
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Mount Hoph
S. Bry Bailey
West Virginia
Iman
Baller
Bailey
Untington
Alan
J. R. Montgomery
Mount Hope
T.A. Warden
Beckley
Bre
John Williams
Begley
Hutley
Crunberry
Dentists Honor Dr Mahan Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet
Dentists gathered at the Ruffner hotel in Charleston to honor Dr J N Mahan on the fiftieth anniversary of his dental practice. Dr Roy Bowles presided as Kanawha Valley Dental Society president with tributes from speakers praising his professional integrity and civic standing. The crowd included nearly all Charleston dentists and many from elsewhere, sharing reminiscences and good humor as the guest of honor received heartfelt praise.
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J.N. Mahan
Ruffner Hotel
Roy, Bowles
Kanawha Valley Dental Society
J. N. Mahon
Charleston
Doctor Mahan
Kuitner Hotel
Roy 0. Bowles
Kanewha Valley
New River Dental Society
Andrison
Beckley
Br. F. H. Fast
Britton Explains New Traffic Plan For July Start
Chief of Police Britton outlines a new traffic plan to begin July 1 with no broad one way streets, limited changes, and stop signs at intersections to ground drivers in the rules. Violations will incur fines from eight to sixteen dollars as arterial highway crossing speeds are increased and crossing accidents reduced.
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Pollice Jong Britton
Doriet
Tan
Sins Antil
Hae- Vawha
Jreinia
Quarerner
Lee
Washington
Rigshweya
Union Miners Help Maintain Order At British Empire Steel Strike
Fifty members of the United Mine Workers of America were sworn in as special constables to patrol streets and aid local police during a strike by the British Empire Steel Corporation workers. Five thousand miners attended William Davis's funeral after he was shot during Thursday’s riot when the power station was seized by strikers and the company stores were looted. A detachment of permanent militia and provincial police under Lt Col W H P Elkins remained near the steel plant at Sydney tonight.
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New Waterford
United Mine Workers of America
William Davis
Stoat Corporation
Rlote
Sydney
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Tha
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Flela Marshal Viscount Allenby
Warren
Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lake View
Engineers
Geryvlesy
Euclide Avenue
William B. Prenter
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Mr. Stone
Bucneseor
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Jackson
Senator McKellar
Revolution Sons
Orient
Kiu-Kiang
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Gorm
Nashville
Southern Presbyterian Church
Ceidwell
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Bey
W. W. Pinson
Mabel Howell
Oriental
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San Francisco
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Kwantung Province
Sun
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Peking
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Sons of the Revolution
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J. M. Bailey
Britton
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