Cummins Dies Suddenly in Des Moines After Long Career
Iowa Senator Albert B. Cummins, a veteran Republican leader, died at his Des Moines home from a sudden heart attack. He served 39 years in the Senate and his death prompts consideration of filling his unexpired term by appointment or election. The long-time reform advocate was last active in debates over farm relief and tariff policy.
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Chicago
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Tragedy at Betts Corners Claims Smith Family
Mr and Mrs Walter Smith of Lockland Ohio and their four year old son died when their automobile was struck by Pennsylvania train No 604 at Betts Corners near Akron Ohio The car was carried 1000 feet from the crossing twisted debris littered the right of way witnesses said the crossing signals were not warning in time The victims lived on Vine street Lockland Ohio The father died soon after at City Hospital Akron
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Betts’ Corners
Widow of Slain Rector Won Bail Flees New Jersey Home
Frances S Hall widow of a church rector was released on $15 000 bail and left her New Jersey home by back entrance with her New York attorney for New York City. Chief Justice Gummere cited no great evidence or presumption of guilt and ordered bail while awaiting grand jury.
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New York
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Manager held after accusing kin of robbery
Stanley Proctor 21 and his relative Nobie Thompson 24 were arrested on suspicion after Proctor accused Thompson of taking part in four robberies. Proctor claimed $60 was taken. Thompson denied threats. Police moved to a Vine Street delicatessen where Thompson worked and confirmed he was on duty during a robbery.
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Olympic Theater
Department of Justice
Federal District
Utility owners financed Smith Senate campaign findings
The Reed committee reports that Frank L. Smith used nearly 500000 dollars from utility magnates, with about half from the Big Three, to win the Republican nomination for the U S Senate. Witness Allen F Moore says Clement Studebaker Jr and Ira C Copley contributed sizable sums to Smiths war chest, highlighting Studebakers role as head of Illinois Power and Light and North American Light and Power. The Missouri investigation notes McKinley ties and Copleys proximity to Smiths opponent, with continued coverage on the eighth page.
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Illinois
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Nation combs for gun suspect in Mellett case
Canton authorities seek Patrick Eugene McDermott, 28, Cleveland man linked by an informer to the murder of publisher Don R. Mellett. Joseph Roach named advisory counsel as police pursue tip leading to identification of assailants and potential higher-ups. McDermott was in Canton days before the July 16 slaying and fled after the crime.
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Chicago
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Pope approves fight of church against decrees of Mexicans
Archbishop Jose Mora y Del Rio said the Vatican wholeheartedly approves Catholic resistance to Mexico's decrees. He asked the New York World News Service to inform the American people of the Vatican's stance as clergy prepared to resist the government measures.
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Ey Arthur Constantine
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Mexico City
Jose Mora Y del Rio
Mexico
New York World News Service Today
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Rome
Mellon Trip to Europe Clarifies No Government Mission
President Coolidge states Secretary Mellon goes to Europe on vacation not to negotiate. Mellon has no authority to modify French terms and any effort to press him is ineffective. Archbishop in Mexico asserts church independence and rejects registration.
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The Family Who Want an Apartment Ad
Real estate advertisement urges immediate rentals or purchases for a house or room within The Commercial Tribune Classifieds. Prospects are urged to place Sunday ads by phone to Canal 6300 before deadline.
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Fatal Akron crash. three Killed in Evendale family tragedy
Mr. Smith a master mechanic at Tennessee Copper and Chemical in Evendale per marshal records. The Smith family, including eight year old Barbara, died in a car wreck near Alliance while on vacation, with funeral plans likely in Alliance. The incident follows a July 30 Akron crash that killed Charles Wainwright and injured six others.
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Evendale
Freedin in Killing of Dry Raider Risler Acquitted
A jury in Steubenville Ohio found Frank Risler of Toronto not guilty of slaying John McCoy a prohibition officer in a raid on Risler's home. The four hour deliberation ended at 10 PM and deputies escorted Risler home amid threats reports. Risler remained calm as his wife Mrs Risler cried.
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Abolish Transit Board Sought by Charter Revision Group
The Charter Revision Commission minority report urged abolishing the Rapid Transit Commission by Jan 1, 1931, substituting Utilities and City Auditor. It also proposed reconfiguring the City Planning Commission and Civil Service appointments, with new term schedules and board appointments.
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Ford built air flivver shown by Henry Ford
A tiny Ford laboratory monoplane with 22 foot wings and 15 foot fuselage was unveiled by Henry Ford in Detroit on his 63rd birthday. The single seater weighs 350 pounds and uses a French three cylinder engine, planned to be replaced by a Ford two cylinder to drop weight. It aims for 85 mph and was demonstrated at the Ford airport with Otto Kruppan credited for design.
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