General Motors Leads World Firms With Record First Half
General Motors reports record breaking net earnings of 129,250,207 for the first half of 1927, up 27,550,253 from 1926, surpassing United States Steel as the world’s leading industrial and railroad company. Steel posts 91,025,185 for six months, while GM shares rise to 225 amid the news.
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New York
General Motors Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
General Motors
United States Steel
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
Wall Street
Pierre du Pont
Elbert H. Gary
Mr. Sloan
General Motors Board
Walter Chrysler
Gary
Mrs Bosworth Leaves $150000 Estate to Two Sons
Probate Court heard a will from Jessie W. Bosworth who died July 3 at Vernon Manor. The estate valued at 150000 with 145000 in personal property and 5000 in real estate will pass in equal shares to sons Charles Bosworth of Milford Ohio and Erwin P. Bosworth of Garden Place. The two sons named executors. The will dated October 23, 1916.
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Jessie W. Bosworth
Vernon Manor
Charles Bosworth
Milford, O
Erwin P. Bosworth
Garden Place
Lueders
Eva Tanguay Secretly Marries Los Angeles Pianist
Eva Tanguay famous comedienne wed Alexander A Booke in La Habra last Friday. The license was issued in Santa Ana and the ceremony performed by a Justice of the Peace. Tanguay age 48 Booke 30. Reports confirmed by agent William Meiklejohn after the actress declined to comment.
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Los Angeles
Eva Tanguay
Alexander A. Booke
la Habra
William Meiklejohn
Miss Tanguay
Hollywood
Booke
Santa Ana
Woman Killed by Auto Truck on Central Avenue
Coroner investigates identity of a 70 year old woman struck and killed by a Cupid Ice Cream Co truck on Central Avenue. Orville Calhoun, 21, driver, arrested on manslaughter charge. vehicle struck from behind a parked car. The woman wore a black outfit and carried $8.66, a key, clasps, and a receipt for false teeth.
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Central Avenue
Swing
Orville Calhoun
East Twelfth Street
Cupid Ice Cream Company
Calhoun
Sister of Teacher Demands Full Death Inquiry
In Seattle, Mrs. Mabelle Fielder vows to uncover the truth behind the death of her sister Miss Violet Maude Payne after a gin party aboard F. Creigh Nelson’s yacht. A coroner’s jury absolves four individuals of criminal liability while deeming them morally responsible. the case prompts ongoing cremation hesitation and legal scrutiny.
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Seattle
Mabelle Fielder
Violet Maude Payne
F. Creigh Nelson
Armory F. Bell
E. E. Barrington
Miss Payne
Bell
Barrington
Yacht Club
Ewing D. Colvin
Nelson
Jones
Coal freight rate cut boosts Cincinnati trade by Southern operators
Southern coal operators including C&O, Southern, L&N, and N&W announced a 20 cent per net ton cut on lake cargo coal from Kentucky and West Virginia, effective August 28, matching Pittsburgh district terms. The move, aided by Cincinnati coal interests, aims to keep Kentucky and West Virginia coal competitive against Eastern Ohio and Pennsylvania producers, preserving local jobs and millions in regional commerce.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Southern
Ohio River
Pennsylvania & Ohio
Woman Rescued From Shack With Four Dogs
A 86 year old widow Elizabeth Skardon was found in a shack near Mt Washington after being locked there for days with four dogs. Rescuers included Ohio Humane Society official Emily K Smith, Humane Officer Anthony M Brothers and Officer William McDevitt following locals complaints. The relative who kept her locked to seize her pension is being sought. a warrant is prepared.
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Mt. Washington
Elizabeth Skardon
General Hospital
Emily K. Smith
Ohio Humane Society
Anthony M. Brothers
William McDevitt
John Renner
the Humane Society
McDevitt
American Delegates in Geneva Blame British Delay
American delegates at the Geneva naval arms conference voiced pessimism over prospects for success. They criticized British delays from London and warned a breakdown would not be unwelcome to some. The Americans demand eight inch gun cruisers and long-range capability, opposing two-class cruiser limits.
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Geneva
London
Hugh S. Gibson
Washington
Gibson
Gardless
United States
Great Britaan
Japan
Picked Lock Frees In Newport Jail Escape
Arthur Huggins serving two year term for assault and battery escaped Newport jail by picking the lock in the Police Chief’s office during a 3:30 pm tele phone call. He had served over a year and faced charges for beating diamond salesman Henry Benke during an attempted robbery. A second jail break occurred with Teddy O’Don escaping by sawing a bar from a basement cell window.
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Arthur Huggins
Newport
Huggins
George Ebert
Ebert
Police Bertillon Department
Henry Benke
Columbia Street
Benke
Daniel Davies
Campbell
Teddy O’don
Woman Faints As Man Leaps To Death In New York
William Barnes 45, superintendent of the United States Rubber Company Building, leapt from the twentieth floor to his death in Manhattan. His body fell on the sidewalk and a .38 revolver was found on him. several women fainted as witnesses reacted to the tragedy.
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New York
William Barnes
United States Rubber Company
Stillman Wedding Ends With Camera Clash At Sylvan Altar
The Stillman marriage at Grand Anse Quebec features Mrs. James A Stillman hurling dinner plates at persistent cameramen while guests from New York and the United States arrive by speed boats and luxury autos. The event blends forest town simplicity with wealthy society splendor as a 150 pound bridal cake is cut amid the unusual furor.
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Stillman
Fifi
Grand Anse
Quebec
James A. Stillman
Miss Wilson
Jiggs
Newport
Southampton
Fifth Street Viaduct Plan Aims to Ease Downtown Bottleneck
The Fifth Street viaduct proposal, part of extending West Fifth Street, would add a 1590 foot route to river towns and West End. Railroads would share costs to eliminate grade crossings, easing congestion around Eighth Street and State Avenue while connecting Riverside Drive and Elberon Avenue via English Street.
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Eighth Street
Fifth Street
West
Frank Shipley
Col. Sherrill
Millcreek
Shipley
State Avenue
West End
West Fifth Et
Eeman Avenue
Sixth Street
I Fort Street
West Sixth Street
Wedding Ends In Gracious Union Despite Prohibition Rumors
The marriage of James A. Bud Stillman and Lena Wilson united two farming families from the St Maurice region. An east wind of miscommunication and Prohibition rumors was swept away by local reporters, with the ceremony finally held at Grand Anse after initial plans in La Tuque. The Wilsons share Catholic schooling and church ties, while the Stillmans hosted a large celebration with ample refreshments.
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New York World News Service
Grand Anse
Quebec
James A
Bud” Stillman
Lena Wilson
Stillman
New York
Wilson
John Wilson
Hudson Bay Company
St. Maurice
Belle
Lena
Grafid Anse
Bud
la Tuque
Grand Ane
Quebec Wedding In Camp Forest Hideaway Draws Many
Lena Wilson and James Stillman Jr wed in a Roman Catholic ceremony at the Stillman lodge camp on the St Maurice River in Grand Anse Quebec. The event drew hundreds including local officials, French Canadian residents, and journalists, with the Kitties Band playing Lohengrin as guests lunched and celebrated on a cedar deck with flags flanking the altar.
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Grand Anse
Quebec
Lena Wilson
Northwoods
James Stillman, Jr
Princeton
Stillman Lodge
St. Maurice River
James A. Stillman
Stillman
Wilderness
St. Maurice
Kitties Fifth Regiment Royal Highlanders
John Wilson
Bud
Fowler McCormick
Chicago
Belle Wilson
Ephriam Lamy
L. P. Normand
Desilets
Three Rivers
Lamy
Normand
New Electric Rate Schedule Set for City Council Meeting
A proposed ordinance outlines a 1 percent reduction in the maximum electric rate with a minimum charge unchanged at 75 cents. The schedule would set 7 cents per kWh for the first 30, 6 cents for the next 30, and 3 cents for usage above 60 kWh, replacing the current 8% 6 and 3% structure. The complete report by W. J. Hagenah is pending, with gas-rate data due by October. council action is not expected at today’s meeting and may wait until after the November election.
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Tyler Field
Public Utilities Committee
W. J. Hagenah
Chicago
Hagenah
Union Gas and Electric Company
Public Utilities Commission of
Montreal protest erupts as crockery flies
Mrs James A Stillman erupts during a loud protest at Montreal scene stirring Mrs Stillman’s outburst while a columnist notes a vigorous exchange. The incident centers on a confrontation reported by Canadian Press dispatch from Grand An Se.
American Marine Falls in Battle With Nicaraguans
Near San Fernando Nicaragua United States Marines and Nicaraguan Constabulary faced Sandino irregulars in a skirmish. One Marine and several Constabulary wounded. Major Floyd repelled the ambush and routed the attackers as planes may join forthcoming action.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Sandino
San Fernando
Ocotal
Floyd
Maj
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the Commercial Tribune
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Fred Gore
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Nolan Mahan
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Burke Keeney
White Sulphur Springs
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Shack
Albin E. Johnson
Propa
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Vine Street
Hollister Street
Sherrill
McMicken
Auburn Avenues
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John D. Ellis
Gilbert Avenue
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Lena Wilson Stillman
A*e Ud’ Stillman
Sunday Best
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