City proposes $100000 raise for police and firemen
Civil Service Commission recommends a readjustment boosting city salaries by about 174000 annually with set minimums and four year raises. Gilman would start at 5700 under new scale. other jobs standardize pay while promising no reductions. Council to review with budget plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
R. O. Beckman
New York
Col. Sherrill
Council
Finance Committee
Beckman
Public Utilities
E. D. Gilman
Gilman
Groll
Summer Weather Specials in Classified Ads
Advertisers promote hot weather bargains including new electric fans for 2.95, gasoline pressure stoves from 20 dollars, portable phonographs and records at 17.50, chicken dinners at 1.25, and summer cottages for rent. See Classified Want Ads for full listings and advertiser details.
Storms Ground Byrd Flight as Four Prepare to Fly
At Roosevelt Field four men await the Byrd transatlantic hop while a Atlantic storm worsens. The giant monoplane America remains in its hangar with wings spread as hopes for a start fade after days of delay. Commander Byrd confirms four crew members will attempt the flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Atlantic
Grand Banks
France
Richard E. Byrd
America
Byrd
Smith
C. H. Carter
Los Angeles
Maj. Livingston c. Irving
Berkeley
Claire Vance
Air Mail
James DC. Dole
Honolulu
S. S. Wilhelmina
Dole
Pacific
San Francisco
Dallas
Hongkong
Seattle
Tokyo
Army
Navy
Citizens’ Flight Committee
San Francisco-Honolulu
Ww. E. Easterwood, Jr
Tex
Navy Department
Washington
Lakehurst
N. J
Lester J. Maitland
Albert Hagenberger
San Diego
San Francisco- Honolulu
Procter Elected President of Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts
William Cooper Procter was elected President of the Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts at a trustees meeting. The institute, funded by Mr. and Mrs. Taft with $1,000,000 for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, also elected officers including George Warrington and Louis More as VPs and Lucien Wulsin as Secretary. A by-laws committee was named and plans call for raising $2.5 million more to support the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cooper Procter
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts
Charles P. Taft
Pike Street
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
George H. Warrington
Louis T. More
Lucien Wulsin
Maurice J. Freiberg
Frank Dinsmore
Institute
Frank F. Dinsmore
E. W. Edwards
Arthur Espy
Mr. Freiberg
Herbert G. French
Charles A. Hinsch
B. H. Kroger
C. J. Livingood
Archbishop McNicholas
Dr. More
Arthur R. Morgan
Mr. Procter
John J. Rowe
W. S.rowe
Mayor Seasongood
A. Clifford Shinkle
Robert A. Taft
Mr. Warrington
Mr. Waisin
University of Cincinnati Praises Taft Gift to Fine Arts Institute
The University of Cincinnati Board of Directors expresses heartfelt appreciation for Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Taft’s generous gift toward establishing an Institute of Fine Arts in Cincinnati. The statement lauds their cultural philanthropy and foresight, noting the gift elevates the city as a center of art and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Taft
Nab head of huge bootlegging ring
Kansas City June 21. Frank Chee Chee De Mayo, said to head one of the nation’s largest bootlegging rings, was arrested on four indictments by federal authorities from a Joplin grand jury. He allegedly conspired to nullify the federal prohibition act and to manufacture and sell counterfeit revenue stamps. He allegedly stored over 1 million dollars in securities and cash since prohibition began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank (Chee Chee) de Mayo
Prohibition
United States
Joplin
de Mayo
Federal
Romanian cabinet resigns in Bucharest. Bratianu to form new government
The Stirbey Cabinet stepped down in Bucharest on June 21. Ioan Bratianu, head of the Liberal party, will form a new government and elections are planned for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Romania
Stirbey
Ioan Bratianu
Liberal Party
Indianapolis approves commission manager government by large margin
Indianapolis voters adopted the commission manager form in a special referendum. Returns from 236 of 237 precincts showed 52 969 in favor to 9 789 against, more than a five to one victory for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Voters in Indianapolis Sweep Away Mayoral System
Heavy turnout despite rain as citizens back a City Manager plan and a nonpartisan City Commission to replace the old mayoral government. Pro manager leaders vow to push for a statewide manager idea. Mayor Duvall faces possible criminal charges.
Delegations at Geneva Find Views Far Apart
At the Geneva naval arms conference the three delegations studied the naval limitation proposals and found no agreement. The United States Britain and Japan see possible points of contact but reject current plans as unacceptable with little chance for compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Japan
Hugh S. Gibson
Admiral Saito
Mr. Gibson
W. C. Bridgeman
Admiralty
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
North American
De Autremont Found Guilty in Train Hold-Up Murder
Hugh De Autremont, 23, was convicted of first degree murder in Jacksonville Oregon for the 1923 Southern Pacific train hold up in the Siskiyou tunnel that left Charles O Johnson dead. Jurors recommended life imprisonment after deliberating one hour and twenty four minutes. Twin brother Ray and Roy were arrested in Steubenville and await trial.
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Jacksonville
Ore
Hugh de Autremont
Charles O. Johnson
Southern Pacific
Siskiyou Tunnel
Oregon
de Autremont
Ray
Roy
Steubenville
Prince of Asturias health worsens amid royal concerns
Reports from Spain say the health of the Prince of Asturias heir to the Spanish throne has declined, keeping him in bed and delaying the King and Queen's planned trip to England. Princess Beatrice also suffers a persistent arm ailment. rumors of a new heir are unconfirmed. Alfonso turned twenty on May 10 with ongoing spinal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biarritz
France
Prince of Asturias
Spain
England
Beatrice
Anen
Prince Alfonso of the Asturias
Prison Riot Foiled as Ohio Inmate Plot Found
In Columbus Ohio prison officials halted a second escape attempt by the notorious red shirt gang after discovering tunnels dug through stone walls. Twenty three inmates linked to the November breakout were under watch in the old cell block as guards promised changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Liberty
P. E. Thomas
Thomas
George “Jiggs
Loestiner
Cleveland
Nisit Johnson
John Nieman
Robert Hunt
Charles Mithoefer
Arthur Clayton
Frank Proctor
Cincinnati
Burton Carter
Drake County
Frank Mills
London
Harold Nierengartener
Auglaize County
William Smith
Thomas Gerant
William Harris
Franklin County
Tony Ammerback
Cuyahoga County
George Bentley
Cuyahoga
James Smith
Richland
Arthur Trott
Union
George Mason
William Beanet
Huron
Monte Delauter
Hancock
James Scott
Montgomery
Fred Stewart
Clark
Mahoning
Hudspeth
Carmi Thompson Seen as Wood Successor for Philippines Post
President Coolidge señaló a Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood que podría nombrar a Carmi Thompson de Ohio como su sucesor en la oficina gubernamental de Filipinas si Wood renuncia. Thompson, recientemente envuelta como comisionado representante del presidente en el problema filipino, goza de la confianza de Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
Coolidge
Leonard Wood
Davis
Philippines
Gen. Wood
Pacific Coast
Wood
Carmi Thompson
Ohio
Thompson
Third Indianapolis Official Charged in Political Corruption
Charges of official misconduct and obtaining money under false pretenses were filed against Earl Garrett a city market master, following an inquiry into alleged political corruption. Garrett is the third city official indicted. Mayor John L. Duvall and City Controller A C Buser were charged previously with conspiracy to commit a felony and corrupt practices act violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Earl
Garrett
William H. Remy
John L. Duvall
A. C. Buser
Duvall
Cleveland Men Form Point Pelee Club For Liquor Access
About 200 Clevelanders join the Point Pelee Club planning a private clubhouse near Ontario liquor stores. A launch will ferry members from Cleveland to Point Pelee, with automobiles to liquor shops. Rooms are described as private residences with lockers containing liquor for weekend outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pelee
Cleveland
Ontario
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Windsor
Ont
Newport couple elopes after license rush despite protests
A Springfield couple eloped to Newport for marriage yesterday after a late effort to stop them. Clara Raines had urged officials to refuse the license for Clayton Raines, 22, and Bertha Kimball, 21, but Deputy Clerk George H. Gaffey issued licenses minutes before magistrate Thomas Hanly could act. The pair reportedly returned to Springfield seeking their mother's forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Newport
Clara Raines
Springfield
Bregel
Campbell County
Mr. Gaffey
Clayton
Raines
Bertha Kimball
Gaffey
Thomas Hanly
First
Kentucky
Bonds Stolen From Desk of Bank Chairman in New York
Garfield National Bank reported bonds valued at 79000 stolen from the desk of R. W. Poor chairman of the board. The loss occurred between 1 30 and 4 p m yesterday and involved bonds of the Bridgeport Connecticut Improvement Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garfield National Bank
R. W. Poor
Bridgeport Connecticut Improvement Company
Man Dies After Stranger's Request for Match Ends in Murder Charge
Edward Torlein 35 of Covington dies from a fractured skull after an incident at Chestnut and Brighton in Newport. Joseph Hearld 20 of Newport is held on murder charges. Hearld admits striking Torlein after Torlein asked for a match. Bridewell is released. Rockhurst sought for questioning.
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Edward Torlein
Garrard Street
Covington
Joseph Hearld
West Fifth Street
Newport
Torlein
Speers Hospital
Dayton
Chestnut
Brighton Streets
Fuller
Phistner
Powers
Elias Torlein
East Thirteenth Street
Bertelsman
Hearld
Harry Bridewell
Patterson Street
Roger L. Neff
Bridewell
Torbin
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Baldhen
Ernest L. Smith
Air Mail Flyer
New York World News Service
John Duvall
Indiana
Saito
Albin E. Johnson
Son
Royal House
Totarone Iil
Alfonso of Asturias
Prince Alfonso
Kansas
Red Shirt
Spectac
Ular
Varese
Italy
Silvio Borra
Lake Varese
Summer White House
William H. Crawford
Sheffield
Black Hills
Ambassador Sheffield
Mexico City
South Dakota National Guard
Col
Blanton Winship
Maj
James F. Coupas
White House
National Guard
Sae Ace
Tory
Barri
Cade Themselves
Tive
Lansing
Kan
Kansas Penitentiary
J. E. Thomas
R. H. Hudspeth
W. H. Mackey
Harry Baird
Wichita
Delno Lauter
Atchison County
Priove
Mackay
Tulsa
Okla
Will Moore
God of
Couple
John Rockhurst
West Sixth Street
Hearid
Joe
Rockhorst
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