Moran Gang Slayings Tied to Scarface Al’s Outfit
Hammond Indiana May 8 A treble slaying shattered the Chicago gang truce. Three men identified by press as John Scalisi Albert Anselmi and Joe Guinta were found shot to death along a roadside near Wolfe Lake. Police and reporters dispute identifications but name Scalisi Anselmi and Guinta as Scarface Al Capone loyalists. The killings are seen as retaliation for Bugs Moran followers slain at Valentine’s Day.
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Hammond
Ind
Chicago
John Seilisi
Albert Alselmi
Joe Guinta
George
Bugs" Moran
St. Valentines’ Cay
Wolfe Lake
Illinois
Scalisi
Anselmi
Scarface al" Capone
Bugs” Moran
Ansemili
Jack McGurn
Jack
West Virginia Weather Sees Clouds Rise Then Showers
Increasing cloudiness brings a warmer night followed by showers late tonight and on Thursday, with cooler conditions expected Thursday.
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West Virginia
Runaway Husband Nestor Arrested by Bolmer at Central Hotel
James Silas Nestor, former West Virginia teacher, arrested by Constable J G Bolmer after a two month search on a non support and desertion charge. Taken to Cumberland Maryland by Detective J Turner. Nestor begged to be taken to a sister’s home near Grafton instead of jail. Warrant issued by his wife and daughter.
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James Silas Nestor
West Virginia
J. G. Bolmer
Cumberland
J. ©. Turner
Toliner
Nestor
Roliner
Central Hotel
Grafton
Offeers
Slayer Flees After Killing In Hotel Hall
Detroit May 8 A man believed to be Malcolm Clark escaped the hotel lobby after fatally shooting his wife amid a rage following a five month estrangement. Four shots preceded the dash through the lobby as police guarded the home of Leonore Goetz after a note threatened her. Detectives say the killing occurred after a meeting with his wife.
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Detroit
Malcolm Clark
John L. Ault
Evanston
Ill
Ault Silverplate Company
Chicago
Leonore Goetz
Clark
Noted Catholic Layman Dies After Breakdown
Philadelphia May 8. Martin Maloney 81 a papal marquis and leading Catholic layman in America died in the Bellevue Stratford Hotel after a two week illness. The capitalist and philanthropist was en route from Florida to his estate Ballingarry Spring Lake New Jersey when he was stricken. Death attributed to a general breakdown.
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Philadelphia
Martin Maloney
America
Maloney
Bellevue Stratford
Florida
Ballingarry
Spring Lake
N. J
Tariff Bill Gauged by Leaders Amid Debate
Washington May 8 Leaders of both parties weighed the new tariff bill before the house. Republicans and minor ity analysts studied the 85 000 word document amid talk of alterations. Critics objected to duties on building material cedar lumber shingles brick cement and birch and maple lumber now on the free list. Some Republican lawmakers objected to sugar duties while others praised the measure led by Representative Tilson.
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Washington
House
Ways and
Garver
Texas
Hull
Tennessee
Simmons
North Carolina
Ramseyer
Iowa
Ways and Means
Haugen
Agriculture Committee
Representative Frear
Wisconsin
Tilson
Connecticut
Plan Meeting to Aid Trade in Taylor County
County wide rally at the courthouse Friday evening aims to organize the Taylor County Board of Trade for civic welfare. Business leaders say the session will finalize plans to form the local board of trade serving Grafton and Taylor county.
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Taylor County Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Grafton
Taylor County
Mayor Publishes Womens Cleanup Report During Campaign
Mayor Charles O King released a public report from Police Chief Homer Selvey and Fire Chief Louis Greenwalt, with local women's clubs, detailing rubbish and litter by ward in Graf ton. He quipped that friendliness exists as Maple avenue residents permit chickens to roost overnight on neighbors porches and grounds.
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Charles 0. King
Homer Selvey
Louis Greenwalt
Women's Civic Club
Grafton
King
Maple Avenue
Two Men In Custody In Jury Bribe Case After Acquittal
Nashville, Tenn. May 8. Be T P. Osburn carpenter and Rainey Coon Creswell grocer face charges of bribery after a confession attributed to Creswell, alleging Osburn sought a jury verdict of acquittal for Walter Liggett in the Turney Cunningham murder trial. Osburn allegedly received $200 through Creswell with intermediary Hattie McBride.
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Nashville
Tenn
T P. Osburn
Carpenter
Walter Liggett
Turney Cunningham
Rainey Coon
Creswell
Richard AM. Atkinson
Osburn
Orphan Tad Seeks North Carolina Farm Offer
Esthley Sampson the boy known as an adventurer and prisoner in Taylor county jail faced a possible release as Mrs. Kornegay a Pennsylvania prison missionary sought permission to adopt him and send him to her Mount Olive North Carolina farm. Despite probes by officers and state detectives no definite clues emerged about relatives. Mrs Kornegay said she was visiting jails and noted Sampson asked to be sent to her home to work for her elderly husband.
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Esthley Sampson
M Kornegay
Mount Olive
N. C
Sentinel
North Carolina
Mexico Seeks Church Accord as Prelate Active
President Portes Gil signals opening for church state talks with Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz Flores. He welcomes dialogue to ease Mexico’s religious conflict and improve the nation, citing the archbishop’s pledge to cooperate for the common good.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Emilio Portes Gil
Ruiz
Leopoldo Ruiz - Flores
Michoacan
Ruig
United States
Portes Gil
Grafton Urged to Embrace Mother's Day Heritage
Rev John W Brown pastor First Baptist Church urged Grafton to seize Mother s Day as a town legacy to gain national attention. He cited past indifference and predicted large crowds with seating for 3 500 to 4 000 at churches, as residents rally to a nationwide recognition effort.
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Brown
Scientists Await Eclipse Visible Across Indian Ocean
Five groups of scientists gathered in Moilo Philippines for a four minute total solar eclipse observation. They traveled thousands of miles and spent months awaiting fair weather as the event begins at sunrise in the Indian Ocean region.
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Manila
May
Indian Ocean
Africa
mid-Pacific
Equator
Moilo
Philippine Archipelago
Hoilo
American players pace British Open as Alliss leads Americans
Gullane Scotland May 8 American golfers posted solid scores in the British Open lead with Percy Alliss at 69 and Jim Barnes and Leo Diegel at 71. Johnny Farrell and Ed Dudley one stroke behind. MacDonald Smith Sarazen Watrous and Cruickshank at 73. Mehlhorn Golden and Ha gen tied at 74. Armour 75. espinosa 77. turnesa 78. von Elm 79 amid strong U S showing.
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Gullane
Scotland
Percy Arliss
Leo Diegel
Jim Barnes
United States
Alliss
Allis
Dieegel
Barnes
Johnny Farrell
Ed Dudley
MacDonald Smith
Gene Sarazen
al Watrous
Robby Cruickshank
Bill Mehlhorn
John Golden
Walter Hagen
Tommy Armour
Morton Smith
al Espinosa
Jimmie Thompson
Joe Turnesa
George von Elm
Kiwanis Initiates Members at Graf ton Dinner
Kiwanis International praised the local club for a top percent membership report as two new members were inducted at a regular dinner at the Hotel Graf ton. Arthur G. Yates presided, with Captain W. H. Arnold giving the invocation and a program ending with America. Continued on page seven.
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Kiwanis International
Grafton
J. A. Jolliffe
Arthur G. Yates
Arnold
Kiwanis
America
W. H. Arnold
Salvation Army
Yates
Direc ts Move To Block Deal In Rail Station Land Dispute
Loree of Delaware and Hudson and Wheeling and Lake Erie directors push new demands to derail Van Sweringens Union Terminals land sale for the station. Proposals include higher interest six percent on 1.6 million dollars and a larger bond, plus a fresh contract for purchase. Land valued at 800000 by appraisers, with Van Sweringens paying twice. Old entrance from east questioned by engineers. city ordinance included on water rent collection with quarter due dates and shutoff powers.
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Union, Terminals Company
van Sweringen
Taplan
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Loree
Loreé
Terminals
Interstate Commmerce Commission
Terminals Company
van Sweringens
van Swerin Gens
City OF
Grafton
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Scarface al” Capone
Aces
Scarface
Guinta
Moran
Breuton
M. P. Church
Bolmner
Slayer
Hoover
Organization of Board of Trade
Smith
Laetare
Associated Press
Alfred E. Smith
Notre Dame University
Cardinal Hayes
New York
Governor Smith
Charles L. O'Donnell
Leggetts
Leggett
Hattie McBride
Esthley
Holt
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Sampson
Fine Services Mother's Day
Grafton Ministerial Association
U.S
Abe Mitchell
Herbert Jolly
Aubrey Hoover
Cyril Tolley
Bulletin
Senate
Workman
Big Sum
John A. Newcome
Hather’s Bay
Turner
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