Kidnap claim at Los Angeles hotel scandal unfolds
Testimony in a Los Angeles court recounts liquor supplied by a reformer and a dramatic kidnapping talk at a downtown hotel on May 28 involving Mary Pickford. C Z Stephens said Tom Geck invited three men to his room and pressed a kidnapping discussion while detectives and physicians listened nearby.
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Jos Angeles
Associated Press
Mary Pickford
Los Angeles
C Z Stephens
Stephens
Toms Geck
Baby Girl Rescued From Chicago Sewer Trap
A three year old girl was saved from a Chicago sewer after her 1% year old brother heard faint cries. Doctors said she suffered no harm but would have died soon from exposure. The girl, Bessie Dorn, disappeared last night after saying a crippled man abducted her and placed her in a catch basin. Police questioned a tailor matching the child’s description.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Bessie Dorn
Samuel Dern
Two Adults Sentenced to Ten Years for Gas Station Robbery
Velen Jester aged 22 and Harry Herring aged 21 pleaded guilty to robbing managers at real gasoline stations. Judge Allen C. Southern met them in chambers and sentenced each to ten years in prison after a brief discussion about their actions. The defendants expressed remorse in the aftermath.
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Harry Herring
Allen C Southern
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Thars
Thirsty Americans Bring Big Business to Montreal Tourists
Montreal merchants report a flood of U S visitors over the past two months, with more than 2000 autos crossing the border and hotel revenue booming. Officials estimate tourist spending at roughly 10 per day per person, while many travelers return with friends. Ottawa and Montreal draw the majority, and goods like furs and woolens drive strong sales.
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Uea
Tomlin
Wmirst Edge Sisters
Milinn
Tts
Commiys Inn
Clivery
Ameriwins
Artretos
Ottawa
de Montreal
Wietels
Serica
Summer School Claims Approved by State Board
The state board of examiners yesterday approved payroll claims for extra compensation after previously condemning 15 claims and holding up 18 university payrolls tied to summer school teaching. The board ruled that the instructors were not drawing regular salaries from the state and granted approval to the disputed summer school payments.
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Atructora
State Board of Examiners
War Debt Fund With 3 Nations to be Taken Up
American officials report plans to organize a war debt refunding with Belgium and two other nations. The goal is to fund about ten billion dollars of unfunded foreign war debt, with negotiations set to begin soon and a date fixed for formal talks.
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Washington
Isso
Belgium
United States
Cashier Shot and Killed in Gadsden Arizona
A Hobbes assi pant cashier of the Gadsden State bank at Gadsden Arizona was shot and instantly killed while three wanders attempted to rob the safe. The bandits fled with a small amount of cash.
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Arizona
Hobbes Assi
Gadsden
Arizner
Wren
FLEE FROM FOREST FIRE N GLACIER FLEE FROM FOREST FIRE N GLACIER
Virtually all summer residents near Apgar in Glacier Park were forced to abandon cabins as a forest fire backed toward Cedar Creek. Officials traced the blaze to a cigarette or cigar and warned campers along the south fork of the Pinthead and Belton. Messages poured in from families who fled and sought news from Glacier Park.
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Great Falls
Associated Press
Pgar
Apgar
Snalispell
Regional Advisory Board In Session
The Northwest Regional Advisory Board met with over 40 men attending the session. Sant Row, chairman of the Montana elite railroad commission, urged focus on faster rail timetables and warned the rail authority may be called to handle a major project.
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Montana Elite Railroyd Commission
Air Pass
Poles Ordered to Leave Germany In 48 Hours
Foreign Minister Stresse announced that Polish residents in Germany must renounce Polish citizenship or face expulsion within 48 hours. The decree targets areas including Posen and West Prussia, with Silesia cited as part of the forceful measure. The move underscores tense border controls amid postwar population shifts and mass migrations affecting thousands. The policy prompts international concern over minority rights and regional stability.
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Herlin
Sug
Associated Prese
Foreigh Minster Strosse
Germany
Stow Reval
West Prussia
Silesia
Cordereta
Proposal for extra congressional district in Minnesota
Fragmentary text suggests Associated Press note about President Cantidge urging Congress to call an extra session to address a miners strike and potential creation of a third Minnesota district, with a possible effective date of September 1.
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Redving Ming Ang
F&—T
Ho Andresep
Minnesota
Cantidge Todas
Eatra Seta
Stryke
Charge Mayor Among Boozing Indictments In Boston
A federal grand jury investigating alleged drinking and related misconduct has indicted 44 persons in Chelset area. The cases include Mayor tan Jonem Fo Quiples and his brother Whomay Quighly along with police inspector TRO Sergeanty of potter isn.
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Boston
Chelset
Tan Jonem Fo Quiples
Potter
Record crowds to attend Leong Catholic gathering in 2024
An unprecedented religious congress is planned in Cheraga in June 2024 attracting a vast turnout. The event promises the largest assembly of church dignitaries ever departing Rome, including ten cardinals.
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Tdetuth Minn
Ang Gilly
Rome
Holy City
Cheraga
Knights
Mermaids Challenge Channel Swim at Cape Ele Spr
In a maritime event, mermaids compete in a channel swim from Cape Ele Spr with two winners advancing. The race draws attention to the water competition featuring female swimmers and a noted rival from Amerlein, aiming for the 10 AM start as spectators await the outcome and mature race dynamics.
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Toulogne
Pneleh
Lea Gertrude Derdls
Ana Teta Virrisen
Biren
Nores
Cape
Henry Ford Hosts Airplane Event At Kiwanis Gathering
Florence Sanden reports on a Kiwanis entertainment for women led by Ered dsase with Henry Ford present. Notables include Mr Hashes Mer Iat Mond Ob Ame Maurras and AL Pow among guests. Music, dance, and a reception marked the opening of festivities in the Blue sein area with a busy evening program and a focus on the airplane concern.
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Ttser Beret
Ered Dsase
Mr Ins Hashes
Maurras
Paket
Walt
Lied
International Kiwanis leaders visit city for reception and dinner
A large Melena Raw delegation accompanied by Milton and Milwatee members attended a Montane Tet gathering in the Mourana club. Speeches by Troevient Moss and Ralph Qaynes highlighted good will and future relations with clubs and businesses. Governor Trickson welcomed new members as Kiwanis leaders were introduced and plans for ongoing cooperation outlined.
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Wydal
Jobatt
Milwatee
Mose
Nethern Pacific Team
Melena
Monza
Nador Robler
Moss
Hitefls
Tate
Mantaia Coord
Clube
George Snell
Billings
Ralph Qaynes
Af Mowang
Rekson
Washington Ave f- 1 Ass ef ated Tressy- The skippy e bord withorized the evden lene
Fragmentary OCR text reports altered names and garbled phrases about an event on Washington Avenue. No clear persons, organizations, dates, or concrete events are readable to form a factual summary card.
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Washington Ave
Grand Parade Planned by Ku Klux Klan in Capital Saturday
Washington officials mobilize police to manage a Ku Klux Klan parade planned for Saturday in the capital. Authorities issue strict route orders and traffic instructions, aiming to avert disorder as Klan members arrive from caravans and families join the event.
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Washington
Associated Press
Hgh
Kins
Arctic Explorers Fight With Walrus
A fragmentary report describes arctic explorers engaged in a confrontation with a walrus. The text references expeditioners, rescue attempts, and peril, though details are obscured by garbled OCR.
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Walrus
Battle Zone On Way Ten Rife Invasion Updates
Fragmented OCR notes describe movements toward a battle area including Perle Ave and Phe Amert region with references to volunteers for service and unknown alarms. Mentions of trains, France, Marstillna, and various unclear names suggest a chaotic war time dispatch with no clear dates or outcomes.
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Perle
Abid
Vasa
Pytres
Marstillna
Arigmans
France
Sony
Millionaire and Girl in a Mess Cinderella Tears Story
A wealthy real estate operator known for lavish clothes faces a public inquiry into an adoption and personal affairs. The article notes tears and a dramatic scene as officials consider welfare questions amid ongoing inquiries and social attention.
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Gir
Cinderella
Ated
Jodiv
Toulye
Fdaird
Brownng
Mllenaire
Jury verdict spares man from gallows halting execution
Russell Scott, facing execution for murder, was ruled insane by a Superior Court jury led by Judge Joseph B David Found. He was committed to the state asylum for the insane after seven hours of deliberation. Scott had threatened to die on the scaffold but received a stay and a new hearing following a petition.
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Cinama
Russell Scott
Court of Superior
Joseph B David
Tyne
Scott
Tim
New York City mayoral race heats up with key contenders
Confusion and strong rhetoric flare as candidates and backers push claims ahead of the upcoming election. Tensions rise in contentious arguments about reform, governance, and the city’s future as political maneuvering intensifies.
City Pests Urged to Remove Disruptive Flue System
Local officials urge residents to address pest invasion and health risks linked to faulty flue and warm water systems. Affected households report pests entering homes, prompting calls for enforcement and corrective actions by city authorities and building managers.
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