Birth of a Nation hailed as greatest film by critics
G L E salutes The Birth of a Nation as the greatest film, praising D. W. Griffith's masterwork now enhanced with sound. It opened a three night run at the opera house, praised for its epic portrayal of the Civil War era, Reconstruction, and the rise of the Klans, with dramatic battle scenes and historical sweep.
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Griffith
Opera House
Maun Picture
David Wark Griffith
Lincoln
South
Officer Killed in Harlem Bank Robbery Shootout
New York June 9 police battle held up men in Harlem ends with the death of Sergeant William H O Shaughnessy in a cafe as robbers lining 30 patrons are driven off in a taxi. Patrolman Edward Ledden is wounded and captures suspects while Detective Ernest Rice is shot in the wrist but wounds two gunmen and seizes another. Detectives arrest two men in connection with a January 30 murder during a dice game bust on 118th street off 5th avenue.
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New York
Harlem
William H. O'Shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Edward Ledden
Ernest Rice
Maurice D. O'Brien
118Th Street
5Th Avenue
Seek mob in Solana lynching of mayor
Police sought members of a mob who lynched the retiring mayor of Solana at his home in Madrid on June 9. Mayor Fernando Petardo was targeted in the attack, and authorities pursued those involved in the crime.
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Madrid
Solana
Fernando Petardo
Cyptex Test Promises Quick Bladder Relief Solution
An advertisement-like note touts a product called Cyptex Test to relieve bladder irritation and related discomfort. It claims rapid, positive results and broad consumer ratings, urging readers to try it despite dubious wording and unclear details about efficacy or guarantees.
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Gearon 2 Drag & Chemical Go
Monarchist Leader Hanged After Election Defeat
A monarchist defeated in the latest elections refused to yield office to the Republican mayor elect. When the mayor arrived at city hall, a crowd pursued the defeated leader to his home and hanged him amid growing tensions.
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City Hall
German British talks raise reparation suspension risk
London reports speculative talk that Germany may defer Young Plan reparations and suspend payments to the United States after a week end conference. The Daily Mail cites Vossische Zeitung predicting delays next fall and notes France Italy and Britain could face parallel moves. Analysts warn of a grave new economic issue if defaults occur.
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London
United States
Daily Mail
Vossiche Zeitunger Berlin
Reich
Heinrich Bruening
Julius Curtius
The
Mail
Germany
France
Italy
Great Britain
Police Await Findings of Autopsy in Drowning
Long Beach New York June 9 police awaited autopsy results in the death of Miss Starr Faithfull 25 step daughter of a New York chemical manufacturer whose body was washed ashore at Long Beach Nassau County Assistant Medical Examiner Schultz said he would examine the organs for traces of poison to rule out foul play
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Long Beach
N.Y
Starr Faithfull
New York
Long Island
Schultz
Nassau County
Scout Court Meeting Set For July Evening
The Court of Honor meets Thursday evening with Scouts, local commissioners Tones and Gribble, and Scoutmaster Aubrey E. Ferguson invited. The camp opens July 5 for Grafton miners to attend. about forty youths from the area expected. discussion on eight hour day and wage issues mentioned.
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Court of Honor
Taylor County
Clyde C. Gribble
Harrison County
Aubrey E. Ferguson
Clarksburg
Grafton
Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Across and Down Highlights
A scrambled OCR style listing of across and down clues from a daily crossword puzzle. The fragment includes numbered entries, partial words, and references to phrases such as “Part of speech related tools,” “Goddess of growing,” and various clue hints. It presents an assorted mix of entries, some misspelled, suggesting a puzzle page with broken OCR and partial answers.
Belmont Stakes Set To Crown New Three Year Old King
Jamestown faces Twenty Grand in the 63rd Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 13 for a $70,000 purse. Twenty Grand seeks the Derby winner title while Jamestown aims to cement his juvenile kingship and chase the last major crown of the season. Pony McAfee rode by Charlie Kurtsinger will try to slow Jamestown on the backstretch and finish strong in the mile and one half race.
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Oro Robertson
Associated Press
York
George D. Widener
Jamestown
Belmont Park
Payne Whitney
Mate
Gaile
Charlie Kurtsinger
Pony McAfee
Son of St. James
McAfee
Kurtsinger
Charlie
Jimmie Rowe
Mrs. Whitney
Front Park
Hay
Italy Replies Continues in Vatican Mussolini Talks
Italy responds publicly with at least two protest notes as papal nuncio and ambassador discuss a tense topic. Pacelli, the pope's attorney, is said to be in formal conferences with Premier Mussolini and Dino Grandi. Vatican denies a third communication and says the situation remains at status quo awaiting a new occasion for further correspondence.
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Pacelli
Mussolini
Dino Grandi
Vatican
Thomas Store Robbed Again on Grand Street
Thomas store on Grand Street was entered by breaking the front door glass. City police are working on the case but have found nothing yet. Some money and most merchandise were taken. loss amount unclear. One bag of pennies valued between seven and ten dollars. Off duty officer on South Side was sick. neighbors heard noises but did not investigate.
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Thomas
Grand Street
A. C
Thad
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