$70 Verdict in Collinsville Fight At Theatre
In Collinsville Circuit Court two divisions opened with Judge Jesse R. Brown and Judge Henry G. Miller presiding. Harry Ewing was awarded $70 damages against Franklin C. Kreider for injuries in a February 9 fight at the theatre. Jury deliberations lasted hours until early Saturday. Many cases involve neglect or failure to support families, but most defendants remain unarrested as proceedings move slowly.
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Alton
Henry G. Miller
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Missing Spanish Seaplane Crew Across Atlantic
United Press reports Commander Ramon Franco and three companions aboard the Spanish Seaplane vanished more than 75 hours after departing Cartagine Spain for the United States via the Azores. Spanish and Portuguese forces searched the Atlantic with gunplanes and destroyers while a wireless flare sighting 1400 miles east of New York sparked hopes the sea-worn craft sent a signal.
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United Press
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United States
Azores
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Atlantic
Buffalo Bridge
Marine radio Corporation
New York
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Fragmentary OCR Weather Notes From Madison County
A garbled OCR fragment mentions snow and crops in Madison County and notes varying berry ripening and rain effects. No clear event, date, or authoritative details are readable. The text is highly corrupted and cannot establish a specific report or outcome.
Farivers Work Amid Rain Delays in Wheat and Soybeans
Farmers cut wheat fields as rain slows harvest with many fields still uncut. Corn mostly planted and growing, with some fields awaiting frost. Soybean crop expected larger. beans need 90 to 110 days. County home reports 185 residents, reflecting job cuts. Mild weather aids early summer tasks. yesterday’s high reached 80 degrees.
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Verdun Rebirth Celebrations End as Monuments Dedicated
Verdun France on June 24 marked the close of a three day rebirth celebration. President Doumergue and cabinet attended ceremonies with diplomats from the United States Britain Poland China and other powers. The French president honored the memory of 400000 French soldiers who died defending the city during World War I.
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Recluse Found Dead in Buckner Home
A recluse aged about 60 was found dead at his Buckner Illinois residence yesterday, believed to have died by hanging. He had used his bed as a scaffold and was dead for roughly three days when discovered. cause of death is listed as self-inflicted with no definitive determination.
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Buckner, IL
rile Helck
Quiet Sunday in Madison County Sees No Major Incidents
Sunday in Madison County passed with little disturbance as Nawardsville police reported no notable trouble over the weekend. Residents described the day as quiet and uneventful with no arrests or incidents recorded.
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Blattner Seeks Probation On Guilty Plea
Calvin C. Blattner of Highland former Madison county bounty clerk pleaded guilty in U S District Court at Springfield to removing 13702 from Granite City First National Bank. He allegedly replaced funds and later wired from Colorado claiming intent to return with the money. Restitution was made and a probation petition was filed as affidavits wait. Blattner previously disappeared from Granite City two years earlier and later returned after tax ledger irregularities. He had served as county clerk after deputy work and was defeated seeking a new term.
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Madison county
United States District Court
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K of C Lodge Edwardsville Council Meets Tonight
The Knights of Columbus Lodge Edwardsville Council No. 1148 will hold a meeting this evening. Delegates from Allen and Granite City will be present and all members are urged to attend.
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Edwardsville
Allen
Granite City
Master Attorney M. Newell Named In Chancery
Attorney M. Newell of Newell & Streeper in Edwardsville was appointed Master in Chancery of Madison County by Judge Jesse R. Brown. The order, entered in circuit court, lists bonds for sixty thousand dollars and names Frances Newell, Joseph Pyle, Charles Boeschenstein and Gilbert Glees as bound. Newell has lived in Madison County for about fifteen years since graduating from the University of Illinois in 1915 and practicing briefly before partnering with Judge Brown. later P. H. Hiles joined the firm, forming Hiles Newell & Brown, and the Edwardsville office expanded thereafter.
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Alcom lawyers
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Madison
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davan
Bath
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Joseph Pyle
Charles Boeschenstein
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Glese
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East St Louis Wins From East Alton 470'3 Rallied
From East Alton the 470'3 rebound loaded East St Louis wins as the rebuilt team nets three victories in two weeks Edwardsville plays at Alton next Sunday with the return of key players and a hopeful outlook.
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Qwiley
Edwardsville
Edwardsville Regulars climb to top of league standings
Edwardsville Regulars moved into first in the Southwestern IMnals League after Aston Blues beat Blebel Roofers 7 10 4 at Belleville Bug store. Edwardsville walloped Staunton Merchants 15 2 at American Legion Park, while St Louis defeated West Alton 4 3 in a separate hot game. Shaw and Jones led the attack for Edwardsville with four and three hits respectively. Berlemann moved to right, Drost to third, Nichols to short after an injury to Bad Duty. Next Sunday Edwardville travels to Alton.
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Blebel Roofers
Belleville
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Edwardaville
Alton
William Willoughby Dies in St Louis Funeral Rites Held
Charles Willoughby a former resident of this city died at his home in St Louis on Saturday evening due to complications after an operation weeks earlier. He ran the Leland Barber Shop about twenty years ago. Survived by two sons Everett and Rox Willoughby and two brothers Hurry and John Willoughby. wife predeceased him. Funeral services to be held at noon.
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Leland
Route Update Opens Nearby Section
Route 11 18 opens near East Braul area as adjacent section becomes accessible. Aiming to ease traffic and improve local access, officials report inaugural openings with expected lighter congestion and smoother travel for residents.
Funeral Services for Edwardy G. A. Held at Zion Church
Relatives and friends gathered yesterday for the funeral of Edwardy G. A. at Zion Church. Pastors Otto and a guest speaker led services including hymns Some Golden Day Beautiful City of God. Interment followed at Valley View cemetery with pallbearers George Bollman Walter Krieg, Jess Simpson, Chute Egenbaum, Glen Brown, and Al Dippold. Numerous relatives attended from Springfield to Nokomis and Belleville.
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Herman Bolldnan
Otto Zimmerman
red Sloke
Collinsville Resident Mary Hanratty Dies at Home
Collinsville resident Mrs. Mary Hanratty died Sunday at her home aged 4 months and 14 days. She is survived by four sons and three daughters. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence, Rev. C. T. Kuhlmann officiating, with burial in St. John's Cemetery Wheaton. Background notes mention other city merger news for Publix Theatres.
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Collinsville
Greenville
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William Albert
Loo
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Constance Street
C. T. Kuhlmann
Thiermont
St. John's
Prohibition Law Slam Sparks Talks By Senator Jones
June 24 The article reports Senator Wesley E Washington commenting on prohibition agents and violence tied to bootlegger suppression. He condemns illegal killings, notes that shootings stem from desperate law violators, and defends agents acting with justification while urging restraint and lawful enforcement along the border. He predicts more enforcement will trigger more shootouts before policy tightens.
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Mexican President Guts Ovation At Demobilization
San Luis Potosi Mexico June 24 Emilio Portes Gil president of Mexico was warmly welcomed with cheers bunting and church bells as he arrived to demobilize 000 troops aiding the government in the recent revolt The welcome was heightened by his settlement of the religious dispute with the Catholic Church Portes Gil accompanied by General Abelario Rodriguez governor of Lower California arrived late yesterday and planned to return to Mexico City tonight or tomorrow.
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Miney and Son Killed at West Mine in Frankfort
A 20-year-old miner, J. Rauback Jr., prominent Franklin County union organizer, was killed yesterday at Old Bon Ming No. 18 mine when an accident caused a fall of coal. Reports indicate he operated a mine machine and was struck by debris during work.
Annual tax sale opens with Wolots sold at Highland
The annual tax sale opened at the county treasurer’s office with two city lots in Highland, owned by the Sebastian Mart Estate, sold to G Merriwether of Kansas City. The sale will continue until 9 am tomorrow as delinquent owners settle accounts. Payments by mail and telegraph boosted early totals, with about 30 000 collected between Friday and Saturday noon and more lots expected to be sold.
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Highland
Sebastian Mart
Cunty
Karl Hexlin
G. Merriwether
Kansas City
Herrin
Tater
Earl Herrin
City Power Outage Tied to Transmission Trouble
City residents lost water service from 9 30 until about 1 00 due to a mecant leat fault caused by Hatning striking one transmission.
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Hahtning
Appeal to Youth in Prohibition Campaign Launch
Washington policymakers and the Anti-Saloon League plan a nationwide drive to promote prohibition enforcement. The government will spend 1000000 on posters and signage for public spaces while churches and Sunday schools spread the message. Miss Anna By Sutter will open campaign headquarters in Atlanta on June 28 and direct a nationwide effort aimed at 30,000 children and youths.
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mitte saloon league
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Anna
Sutter
Atlanta
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