PrisonersEscape from Georgetown Jail by Roof Access
Three Mexicans and two Black prisoners broke out of Georgetown Texas jail by sawing through a roof manhole while the jailer was away. The two named Black prisoners August Miller and Grant Miller faced charges of bootlegging and aggravated assault. Names of the three Mexicans were not learned as officers searched the area. Nine prisoners were in custody at the time, with five already delivered to penitentiary agents.
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Georgetown
Tex
August Miller
Grant Miller
Louis Lowe
San Marcos
Mayon Volcano Wreaks Destruction in Libog and Villages
Libog town and nearby villages in Albay province face near total ruin as lava from Mayon continues to pour down the eastern slopes. Refugees flock to Legaspi amid fears of cholera with two suspected cases. the crater’s 400 foot caldron photographed by Army observers. Panicked locals recall 1897 deadly lava flows.
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Legaspi
Albany
P. I
Libog
George W. Goddard
John OD. Corkille
Sun Fires Display of Fireworks in Window
The display at a Wichita Falls drug store lit by the setting sun attracted passersby today. The owner spent 800 dollars to showcase the fireworks in the window.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Obregon Elected President of Mexico for Six Years
Gen. Alvaro Obregon won the presidency of Mexico for a six year term starting December 1. He was the sole candidate and pledged to continue the policies of Gen. Calles. Mexican capital voting proceeded quietly with observers predicting Obregon supporters would control the Senate and chambers. Final figures will be released after the September congressional session.
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Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Plutarco Elias Calles
Obregon
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Congress
End of Alabama Convict Lease System Prompts Transfers
In Flattop near 800 African American inmates complete the last task under Alabama’s 20 year old convict lease system. The program ends at midnight after a 13 year campaign against the practice. Prisoners are moved to Escambia County model farm with paroles for 56 workers and possible full pardons after 90 days.
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Flattop
Ala
Alabama
Bibb Graves
Aldrich Mines
Escambia County
Graves
Hamp Draper
State Convict Department
Smith Plans Limited Campaign Tour With Fifteen Speeches
Albany July 1 Gov Alfred E Smith likely will deliver no more than 15 speeches during his two months presidential bid. He will outline constructive statesmanship, avoid attacks on Republicans and radio will shape a compact itinerary spanning New York New Jersey New England Detroit Chicago St Louis Denver and border/west states. He aims to win voters by simple pledges of what he will do if elected.
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Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
National Democratic Committee
New York
Smith
New York City
New Jersey
New England
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Denver
Banks Swindled Out Of 750 000 By Clever Swindlers
London reports a rapid wave of forged letters of credit swindling British, Belgian, and French banks of large sums. Authorities seek swift capture of the gang after recent London bank losses exceed 750 000 dollars. The case recalls the Bidwell era when forged bills duped the Bank of England.
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London
Eireles
Scotland Yard
Bidwell
America
Bank of England
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International fraud gang fleeces banks across Europe
The article details a rogue network that swindled banks in London earning 300000, then moved to Brussels to net 100000. A suspected leader linked to an Italian bank is sought by Scotland Yard. Authorities describe a Brazilian native as a key member and alert Belgian police after sightings in Brussels. Close surveillance continues at European ports and airfields.
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Bidwell
London
England
Croydon
Brussels
Wensley
Scotland Yard
Brazil
France
America
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