Kidnap Ring in Detroit Targeted by State's Evidence
Detroit August 16 AP two confessed kidnappers Joseph Legs Laman and Stanley De Long turned state's evidence against Harry Mallisey Benny Rubenstein linking them to the Cohen kidnapping case. They described captors wearing pillow slips and holding Cohen in a house with $7100 ransom. Laman blames Cass slaying for the racket's collapse. Cass was killed after Laman was shot amid ransom money.
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Detroit
Joseph “Legs” Laman
Stanley de Long
Harry Mallisey
Benny Rubenstein
Laman
Reuben J. Cohen
Cohen
David Cass
Lapeer
Cass
Opium Traffic Worries Chinese Government
In Nanking on August 16, the China Anti-Opium League reports opium traffic among Chinese in the South Sea Islands as a new government concern. Sun Fo, Sun Yat-Sen's son, leads agitation and commissioned a survey of opium traffic in the South Seas and British Malaya, seeking to halt the trade and protest foreign colonies.
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South Sea Islands
China
China Anti-Opium League
Nan- King
South Seas
Sun Fo
Anti-Opium League
Sun Yat-Sen
The
League
Malay Archipelago
Policeman Halts Train at Grade Crossing Tragedy
Pittsburgh dispatch reports police chief Jack Livingston of Dravesburg acted at a grade crossing to stop an onrushing express, saving three bystanders. A 4 year old boy, his 21 year old wife, and a 23 year old maid were injured, while the couple’s infant died when a machine struck the victim dropped onto another track. Livingston sprinted forward as another train neared, halting the vehicle and averting further harm.
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Pittsburgh
Jack Livingston
Dravesburg
James McCurry
Elizabeth
Aichor
Helen Ruffing
Clairton
McCurrys
Livingston
Anther
Nationalists Claim Turning Point as Rebels Lose Tsinan
Nationalist leaders say a turning point in China's civil war has been reached after rebels and Communists suffer setbacks. Chiang Kai-Shek announced northern rebels were driven from Tsinan, capital of Shantung, and predicted rapid evacuations from Henan. Nationalist forces reportedly entered Tsinan with quiet conditions ensuing while southern disturbances persisted and civilians sought safer locations.
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Stown
R-100 Arrives At Home Port In England
The R-100 dirigible returned from an eighteen day transatlantic trip to Montreal and Canadian cities, landing at its mooring mast near Fasnei England at 10 40 a m EST 4 40 a m. Crowds and officials watched as Lord Thomas led the welcome committee. The craft averaged 58 mph over 3 287 miles, completing the crossing in 56 hours 12 minutes.
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Montreal
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England
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
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Lord Thomas
Fear Mountain Climber Killed At Mount Robson
Newman D Ward headmaster of Carteret academy Orange New Jersey set out alone eleven days ago to scale Mt Robson Western slope searching party found tattered clothing far up the mountain indicating he is dead. The search for Wall presumed to be at the slide foot will continue. Ward carried food only two days for the ascent of the 18000 foot peak. Mt Robson has never been climbed by the route Ward attempted.
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B.C
Newman D. Ward
Carteret Academy
Orange
N. J
Wall
Waffl
Hoover Plans Bankers Next in Drought Relief Caucus
Washington reports a Hoover White House conference with bankers from drought plagued states as the next step in the relief campaign. Beneficial rains ease some conditions while relief committees from state to local levels prepare to mobilize funds and resources, with leaders from National Grange Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau backing the plan. Louis Taber C C Talbott and Sam Thompson voiced strong support and pledged cooperation.
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Hoover
White House Conference of Governors
National Grange
Farmers’ Union
American Farm Bureau Federation
White House
Louis J. Taber
C. C. Talbott
Sam H. Thompson
Careful Records From Slain Gang Leader Made Public
Chicago August 16 state attorney office released preserved records of slain gang leader Jack Zuta. The documents show receipts from liquor gambling and vice with disbursements to judges politicians and police. Cancelled checks and notes include 5500 to a longtime municipal court judge and 250 to a former judge across municipal superior criminal courts.
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Jack Zuta
Wisconsin
Jake Lingle
Tribune
Couple Wins Radio Honors In Taylor County Contest
Last night at the Elks Home under county chairman Mrs A S Warder the Taylor county radio audition crowned Miss Sarah Bowers and John Evans winners to advance to district elimination for Atwater Kent Foundation awards. Nine contestants competed with three eliminated for age limits. judges included Mrs W B Cruise and Dr Paul Warden. Accompaniments by Ann Tucker Dorothy Nye Florence McMillan and Margaret Sishbaugh.
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Raw Avenue
John Evans
Fetterman
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Atwater-Kent Foundation
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Velma Cather
Irene Boone
Dorothy Nye
Elden Nye, Jr
W. B. Cruise
Florence Hamilton Wilkinson
Elizabeth Stuck
Rhea Fisher
Mildred Barnett
Anna Utterback
Paul Warden
A. S. Warder
Kate Smith
Fannie Holden
Arthur G. Yates
Ann Tucker
Dorothy ‘Nys
Florence McMillan
Margaret Sishbaugh
Two Killed in Gangland Raid in New York
In a gangland raid two contractors were shot dead and a third wounded in Morello’s second floor office. Peter Morello and Joseph Perranorano died. Perrano jumped from a window and died. Gaspar Pollaro was seriously wounded. Police see the killings as part of a building racket war. Benjamin Prince, a small time gambler and narcotics dealer, was later shot dead nearby. Morello had just been released from Atlanta penitentiary two years earlier after a 1909 counterfeiting sentence.
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Peter Morello
Joseph Perranorano
Gaspar Pollaro
Morello
Perrano
Italy
Atlanta
Benjamin Prince
Veteran employee to be guest of honor at company dinner
Tock Haven Pa Aug 16 William F Wagner completes 50 years of continuous service at Kistler Leather Co. and will be guest of honor at tonight's dinner attended by company officials and employees.
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William F. Wagner
Kistler Leather Co
Passengers Abandon Disabled British Steamer in Pacific
The Tahiti, a British steamer with about passengers and crew, was abandoned 500 miles southwest of Raouta Island in the Cook group as bulkheads gave way. A Norwegian ship and other vessels, including the Vel and Tofua, rushed to aid. Sir Hugh Allen among passengers. the ship was en route from Wellington to San Francisco.
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FLIERS ADDING Lucas Says Democrats HOURS IN AIR Blocking Relief
Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine push endurance flight as manager Bill Pickens laments meager pay. He notes four contracts totaling about 1800 dollars plus 7000 from an oil company. he accuses Democrats of blocking relief to use mood as issue. Robert H. Lucas becomes RNC executive director, accuses Democrats of blocking administration work and unemployment relief.
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Forest O'Brine
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West Virginia
Confession in Buckley killing collapses under Detroit detectives
A man claiming to be Edwin Miller of Detroit confessed to killing Detroit radio announcer Gerald Buckley but his story proved inconsistent under police questioning. Detectives said Miller could not describe key details about the slaying and they returned him to Detroit, noting the supposed motive involved $25 and a gun.
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Stryker
Gerald B
Jerry) Buckley
Detroit
Edwin Miller
Roy Pendergrass
Leo Doyle
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Buckley
Ben Farber
Abandon Hope For Miners Blakenburn Mine Disaster
Dense clouds of smoke trapped 42 miners after an explosion and cave in at Blakenburn mine. Rescue efforts paused with no estimate to resume. officials said hope was abandoned for the trapped workers as crews continued work.
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B.C
Society to Study Aircraft Spins At Chicago Races
The Society of Automotive Engineers will examine causes and prevention of deadly aircraft spins in technical sessions concurrent with the Chicago national air races. The work aims to improve pilot safety and aircraft handling during the event.
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Chicago
The
Society of Automotive
Demand rises for unskilled and farm labor in July
Washington Aug 16 P An uptick in July demand for unskilled workers and farm help was reported by the labor department alongside a slight drop in the wholesale price index. Outdoor labor rose due to highway construction gas pipelines utilities and farming while many plants shut down. Building activity stayed below prior years. The price index fell 2.8 from June to July at 84 reflecting buying power of the 1926 dollar.
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Department of Labor
Employment Bureau
Department
286 Children Given Serum at West Grafton Clinic
Dr F Suddarth health officer and nurse Edna Mason administered toxin-antitoxin and serum to 286 boys and girls at a West Grafton clinic. Most had prior toxin-antitoxin or sought prevention against diphtheria. A schedule for remaining doses was set for Friday morning and following weeks.
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West Grafton House
Edna Mason
Pia
Sential
Pitt Street Car Workers To Be Laid Off
Pittsburgh August 16 Thomas Fitzgerald vice and general manager of Burgh Railway Company announced that about two hundred fifty to two thousand six hundred men including metermen and conductors will be laid off tomorrow due to end of year conditions. The move is to reduce crew numbers and is tied to plans for one man cars and changes in passenger service.
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