Turmoil in China as Riots Persist and Foreign Seamen Die
Riots worsen across Canton and Shanghai as British and French marines deploy machine guns to disperse demonstrators. A French merchant J Pastuale is killed in Canton while injuries mount on bridges to Shameen. Martial law rumored around Shanghai as Chang Heuehb-Idsng plans widen control.
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Shameen
S Everal
Ningpo
Cheklang
Shanghai
London
Manchuria
Peking
Corral
Diay
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Sheriff Ends Fight Quiz in Huntington Fatal Shooting
In Huntington on Camp Creek two federal and state agents were killed in a gun battle. Sheriff Harry M. Herndon declared mistaken identity caused the incident and dropped the lie detection of the shooting. Prosecutor L. Vis continued the investigation as J. F. Por waived preliminary hearing and awaited grand jury action. Also reported a naval officer Lieutenant Commander Nathan B. Chase was killed in an airplane crash at Ewa plantation near Honolulu.
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Camp Creek
Sheri Harry M. Herndon
Prohibition
J. F. Por
Porter
Honolulu
Nathan B. Chase
United Sates Navy
San Diego
Ewa Plantation
Amundsen's Narrow Escape From Polar Fog Flight
Roald Amundsen recounts the perilous June 15 flight at latitude 87 44 and the final takeoff over ice, fog, and ice runways. Despite near disaster the crew steadied the craft, reestablished course with sun compass and magnetic guidance, then endured a treacherous landing at sea before reaching Spitzbergen and a salvaging ship.
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Spitabergen
Roald Amundsen
Heimdalhy
Library Board Debates Annex Purchase For City Library
The Kanawha Street annex plan was debated as the board postponed action on building a new library there. A three member committee was appointed to inspect the annex and its suitability, while a motion to locate the library on the Tompkins lot was defeated. The board favored annex use by some, despite opposition from Mrs. H. D. Rummel. costs, renting, and funding were discussed, with estimates around 286000 dollars and multiple future payments.
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Department of Archives
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Big Shake-Up Planned for Dry Officers
Washington June 21. The largest shakeup in prohibition enforcement since its start is ordered by the treasury department effective August 1. Assistant Secretary Andrews will lead a nationwide reorganization abolishing state boundaries and federal district lines, creating centralized districts and placing new directors to centralize control while preserving Washington headquarters for supervision.
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United States
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von Lines
Johnson Wins Suit on Note in Alleged Fake Scheme
A circuit court jury favored the defendant after four hours of deliberation in a suit brought by Hare County National Bank of Chillicothe Ohio against Julian M. Johnson of Charleston to recover a $5,010 note. The case involved alleged stock transfers and a fraudulent scheme surrounding Viquesney Timber and Lumber Company and related investigations by post office inspectors and authorities in West Virginia and Ohio.
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Thamona Harmonie
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West Vir
Gila Fish and Game Department
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Volkerdlag
Viguesnsney
Halington
Barjbour County
Viquesney Company
Cleveland
Painleve Wins Moroccan War Support In Parliament
Paris June 23 Premier Painleve won a confidence vote on Moroccan policy 510 to 30. The government secured renewed support from the Socialist party and the communists and far left sided against. Violence erupted in the chamber as Doriet clashed with Pleot and a melee followed, delaying the session for hours. The fight highlighted tensions over France’s Rif war and the call for peace with the Moors when feasible.
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Paris
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Morocco
Ouergha
Pleot
Aslementa
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Dortet
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Verbinge
Woodmen Plan to Issue Insurance in Quadrennial Meet
June 23 Chicago In the 20th quadrennial meet the Modern Woodmen of America approved amendments to permit suing term insurance policies and raising the policy limit from 2000 to 4500 to cover beneficiaries beyond blood relatives. A health bureau proposal calls for two physicians in every county seat to provide annual physical exams and medical guidance. The quadrennial Rainbow Parade on Thursday will feature over six thousand uniformed Foresters as the convention closes Friday.
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Chicago
Woodmen of America
Uta
Alliance pushes unity among Presbyterians in Cardiff
In Cardiff on June 23, the general secretary reported to the twelfth quadrennial council that 14 churches across districts applied for membership since the last council in 1824, signaling momentum toward union among Presbyterian branches.
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Cardiff
Wales
St. Plening
Allanens
Knight
State Demands Hanged for Brutal Slaying of McClintock
Kansan Admits Hiring Assassins to Kill Wife. In Kansas City on June 23 seven alleged gangsters named by Concordia resident Charles B. Davies were arraigned on assault with intent to kill charges, all pleading not guilty. Davies confessed to hiring Walter J. Moseley to murder Mrs Davies for $8,000 with $3,000 more promised. Mrs Davies survived a brutal beating. Prosecutor Forrest Hanna questioned the seven, who denied direct involvement. The state AG's department opened an inquiry, with Captain William A. Smith traveling to Concordia. Mrs Davies indicated she would stand by her husband. She offered no further comment beyond criticizing authorities.
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Charles B. Davies
Concordia
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Davies
Walter J. Moseley
Mra. Davies
Tng
Kansas Attorney General's Department
Wiliam A. Smith
Davis
Dewes Presses Senate Reform in Manchester Speech
Vice President Dewes urged changes to Senate rules to enable majority cloture while preserving minority rights. He cited statistics to argue that lack of cloture increases total laws and warned against federal encroachment on state rights. He appealed to senators to modify rules to balance debate with efficient legislation.
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Associated Press
Manchester
SN. Hy
Dewes
Senate
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Oltto
Take First Step For Tax Slash In Washington
The June 23 conference in Washington between Chairman Green of the House Ways and Means Committee and Treasury officials including Secretary Mellon and Under Secretary Winston advanced talks on a $400 million tax reduction for the next Congress. Green supported keeping estate taxes, while agreeing on a broad principle for reducing the tax burden, with discussions focusing on policy rather than specifics.
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Talian
Green
Rouse Ways and Means Committee
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Winston
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Treasury
Hays
Irtea
House Denies Any Official Mission in Europe
London June 23 Colonel E M House adviser to the late President Wilson denied to the Associated Press that he is on any official mission in Europe. He said he travels as a private citizen and is not engaged in politics. He met Premier Baldwin and Foreign Secretary Chamberlain at the House of Commons. The Daily Mail speculated he would report to President Coolidge on his European interviews after returning to America.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Europe
Hause
Stanley Paldwin
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Daily Mail
House
Pair Meets Death in Chemical Blast in Newark
Two men died and two others were injured in a chemical explosion in front of Charles Cooper and Company plant in Newark New Jersey. The victims James Kelly 20 and Invo ONeill 21 of Jersey City were employed by Hoopstatuary and Monument company. They had prepared hydrochloric acid in two carboys when the blast occurred.
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N. J
Charles Cooper and Company
Jamey Kelly
Inve O'Neill
Jersey City
Hoop- 7 Statuary
Monument Company
Clara Gorman Granted Interlocutory Divorce in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on June 21 Mrs Clara B Gorman formerly Clara Smith Harmon was granted an Interlocutory divorce from husband John W Gorman a director. She cited mental cruelty after a marriage starting November 1821 and a prior acquittal for the 1919 murder of Jake Harmon.
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Los Angeles
Clara 3B. Gorman
Clara Smith Harmon
Jake Harmon
Ardmore
Okio
John W. Gorman
Tim
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Coolidges Return to Massachusetts for Real Vacation
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge travel from Washington to Swampscott on the Massachusetts coast heading to Marblehead then Plymouth for a real vacation. Officials note atmospheric change sought, with tariff reports and debt data in tow. The party includes Everett Sanders and Mrs Sanders, and Major Coupal among others, with plans for coast cruising and a stay in Vermont birthplace after a busy Washington morning.
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Everett Sanders
Mra. Sanders
S. A. Cheney
J. F. Coup
Crowe Traces Life of Accused Man in Murder Trial
In Chicago on June 23, William Darlin Shepherd testified after brief denial of all charges and lengthy cross examination. Prosecutor Crowe pressed a brutal murder case against the 49-year-old, detailing alleged poison and deadly acts. Witnesses, including a Lutheran pastor, described the Shepherds as loving guardians of Billy McClintock, countering the state’s portrayal and highlighting the defense’s case.
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Chicago
Juna
William Darlin Shepherd
Crial
Az Ho
Wiers Hame
Crowe
Billy McClintock
McClintock-Shepherd
Ita
Gheniherd
C A. Naumann
S J. Paul’ Lutheran Church
Boy Runs Away to See the Oranges in Florida
A 12 year old, Frederick Stacey, son of a former pastor, ran away from home after being prompted by a derailed plan to visit orange groves. He was hosted by the Clyde liner Lemape bound for Slarton and will tour leading groves in Florida with southern papers funding his trip.
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Frederick J. Stacey
Frederick Wa Macey
St. James Methodiat Episcopal Church
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Slarton
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