Kidnapping of August Luer Solved in Illinois Raid
Illinois and federal officers arrested six at a Madison area farm home in a raid linked to the ransom kidnapping of August Luer a 77 year old Illinois banker from Alton Missouri police and Justice Department agents cooperated in the operation. Percy Fitzgerald known as Dice Box Kid admitted involvement and led to further arrests.
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St. Lewis
August Luer
Alton
Ill
Joseph Gerks
Madison
Michael Anna Mussala
Eee
Percy Mchael
Stim
Department of Justice
Collinsville
Associated Press
Mattern Reported Departing Anadyr for Nome Alaska
Washington reports Coast Guard Northland advised it believed Jimmy Mattern the round the world flyer left Anadyr Siberia for Nome Alaska by seaplane. The cutter picked up a radio message indicating a seaplane piloted by Levanovsky was flying toward Nome.
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Washington
United States Coast Guard
Northland
Jimmy Mattern
Anadyr
Siberia
Nome
Alaska
Adyr
Levanovsky
Mattern
Tennessee Votes on Prohibition Repeal at Polls
The Associated Press reports Tennessee voted on repealing the eighteenth amendment, becoming the nineteenth state to do so. All prior 18 repeals approved. Alabama and Arkansas earlier moved to end national prohibition. Some states plan elections before November 7 as others delay, signaling the 8th Amendment's possible demise.
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Associated Press
Tennessee
Ten Jiesser
Halton
Alabama
Arkansas
Bill Kilufer Quits Post In St. Louis Browns Drift
St. Louis July 20 Bill Kilufer resigned as manager of the St. Louis Browns effective immediately amid owner Phil Ball dissatisfaction with the club’s last place status in the American League. Ball announced the resignation upon receipt of a telegram from Vice President L C McEvoy and said coach Al Sotheron would handle leadership for the eastern trip. Dissension with Ball had marked the season. Ball, resting in a hospital, did not outline permanent plans.
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St. Louis
Bill Killefer
St. Louis Browns
Phil Ball
Ball
L. C. McEvoy
Washington
Killifer
al Sotheron
Killefer
Forest Service Eyes West Virginia Land Addition
The United States forest service will study the feasibility of acquiring several hundred thousand acres in West Virginia to add to the Monongahela National Forest. Washington reports the plan as a preliminary step before any purchase.
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Washington
United States Forest Service
West Virginia
Monongahela National Forest
Stock exchanges face tighter rules campaign
Washington July 20. A campaign seeks government supervision of the New York Stock Exchange and the Chicago Grain Exchange or closure unless new rules cap daily loss per combined move. The plan urges regulatory action to curb excessive trading risk amid market volatility.
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Washington
New ‘York Stock Exchange
Chicago Grain Exchange
Board of education meets to plan county schools start
The board of education held an evening meeting at the high school to address perplexing school problems and set a tentative start date for September 6. Teacher employment for the coming year was postponed to a later meeting, likely next Monday night, according to unofficial reports.
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Board of Education
Nage Five
Kidnap Plot Nosedives as Philadelphian Shot
Frank A. McClatchy, brother of John H. McClatchy, and associate of the city real estate family, was shot while resisting an attempted ransom kidnapping in Philadelphia. Police believe the plan targeted John McClatchy, head of a major real estate firm active in the 69th Street area. Frank lies in hospital with a chest wound threatening his lung and spine.
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Philadelphia
Frank A. McClatchy
John H. McClatchy
John McClatchy
Frank McClatchy
Uneaten
Iterim Ad Minore
McClatchy
Beer Move Starts In Arkansas After Prohibition Vote
Arkansas voters favor repeal of the eighteenth amendment by a 5 to 3 margin. Democratic leaders credit loyalty to the president and party platform, with calls for beer legalization and a possible special legislative session. Widespread requests to Governor Putrell for action follow the results as precincts report partial counts. A separate Feensville incident sees a posse chasing robbers at a bank, with gunfire wounding two and one possibly fatally.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Putrell
H. K. Toney
House
Council of Hope
Feensville
Russell McKellupé
Kebitha Frensville Coun
Report Shows Fire Loss Lower In West Virginia
West Virginia fire loss for Tyne period reported at 67,590 dollars, a drop of 270,000 or eighty percent from the same period last year per state fire marshal Pred B. Watkins. Buildings suffered the brunt of the damage, with figures reflecting significant declines year over year.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Tyne
Pred B. Watkins
Epee A
Arizona Silent on Repeal Ballot for State Convention
Prohibitionists will have no candidates on the August 8 ballot for delegates to the state convention to act on repeal proposals. Nominating petitions closed with 14 repeal candidates, while anti repeal efforts failed to gather enough names in nine counties. Temperance federation spokesman Riley W. Geary said petitions for anti repeal candidates could not be filed. in five other counties no anti repeal delegates could be found.
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Ariz
Riley W. Geary
Temperance Federation of Arizona
Tourist Plan for West Virginia Outlined
Ernest N. Smith of the American Automobile Association spoke to business civic and auto club leaders in Fairmont about West Virginia tourism. The travel authority outlined regional development, citing extensive touring experience and lectures at Cornell, with subsequent visits to Wheeling Bluefield and Clarksburg reception.
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Fairmont
Ernest N. Smith
American Automobile Association
Circuit Court
Clarksburg
Morgantown
Smith
Wheeling
Bluefield
Smithe
United States
Mexico
Caribbean
Fureve
Africa
Cornell University
Congressman Is Given Mexican Walking Cane
Washington July 20 Dolorfo M Fernandez president of the Mexico City Lions club presented Representative Randolph DW Va a whitewood cane carved with the national emblem of Mexico and bullfighting scenes. Fernandez said the presentation was a personal tribute and a sign of Mexico’s goodwill toward the United States.
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Washington
Rodolfo M. Fernandez
Mexico City
Lions ‘Club
Randolph
DW. Va
Mexico
Fernandez
West Virginia Lions
United States
University Fees May Be Unchanged in WVU Plan
Moreantown July 20 Dr John Roscoe Turner president of West Virginia University said the board of governors has taken steps to keep student fees the same amid consideration of new charges across state institutions. A recent legislative act affected university funding and state education controls.
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Moreantown
John Roscoe O Turner
West Virginia University
Barrow Brothers Escape Tennessee Car After Midnight Battle
Platte City Missouri July 20 two desperate gunmen identified as the Barrow brothers of Texas wounded two officers and a bystander in a midnight battle at a tourist camp. They escaped in a motor car under fire as thirteen officers surrounded the cabin camp after a tip to Sheriff Coffey. Clyde and Ivy Barrow, sought for murders in Joplin Missouri and Alma Arkansas, caused the clash in which Sheriff Coffey was neck wounded, his son Clarence Coffey age 19 shot in the arm, and Deputy Sheriff George Highfill shot in the knee.
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Platte City
Barrow Brothers of
Texas
Here
Holt Coffey
Platte County
Clyde Barrow
Ivy
Buck) Barrow
Joplin
Alma
Ark
Coffey
Clarence Coffey
George Highfill
Jackson County
Tear Gas Quells Fayette Prison Riot
Fayetteville reports officers used tear gas to quell a noisy jail riot at Fayette County Jail. Inmates blew fuses and battered cell bars in an unsuccessful escape attempt. no injuries were reported.
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Fayette
Fayetteville
Fayette County
Federal funds set for prison projects in 12 states
Public Works Administration earmarks 851000 from a 3200000000 fund for federal prisons improvements in 12 states. Items include Alderson West Virginia women’s reformatory additions, residences for many staff, and repair work at several facilities with specific amounts allocated like 27500 22000 10000 23500 15900 10000.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Alderson
W. Va
Boller
Chillicothe
Aulards
Post Begins Pacific Lap In World Flight
Wiley Post started the long trans Pacific hop in the Winnie Mae today from Khabarovsk aiming for Alaska with Fairbanks likely as destination. Reports vary on Nome as a stop. Post hoped to reach Nome 16 hours after departure but did not confirm. He flew 700 miles from Bukhlovo to Khabarovsk, refueling in 2 hours 13 minutes before resuming.
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Moscow
Wiley Post
trans-Pacific
Khabarovsk
Sibera
Alaska
Nome
Fairbanks
Post
Khabrovek
Khabarovek
Siberian
Bukhlovo
Winnie Mae
Churches Must Advertise To Attract New Business
Chicago July 20 report says churches will need to launch a spirited advertising campaign to gain new business as competition increases. The piece mentions the International Walter League convention and a slogan about new efforts.
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Chicago
Plan for national minimum wages code faces consumer strain
Industrial Administrator Hugh S Johnson outlined nationwide minimum wage and hour limit plans to curb rising prices. The proposal relies on voluntary compliance and public pressure, with Roosevelt's approval needed to promulgate. Johnson warned of a looming crisis if consumer purchasing power fails to keep pace, noting two main issues: broad classes and price alignment with income. Continued discussion expected on page five.
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Washington
Hugh
Johnson
Roosevelt
Repeal of Prohibition by Christmas Hinted by Farley
Washington July 20 Postmaster General Farley speaking for President Roosevelt told reporters repeal of Prohibition by Christmas is likely. Farley, also chairman of the Democratic National Committee, returned to Washington after touring southern states where repeal support was discussed. He went to the White House to report on repeal prospects.
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Washington
Farley
Roosevelt
Order Women Wear Clothes at World’s Fair Sparks Debate
A Cheago report notes a management order requiring women entertainers to wear minimal clothing at the world’s fair. The curfew closing hour of 6 p.m. and threatened contract terminations intensify pressure on venue operators amid ongoing disputes over attire and concessions.
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Cheago
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Philadelphia Society
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