Chemist Schwartz dies by own hand amid murder case
Oakland, Aug 9. Charles Henry Schwartz, Walnut Creek chemist, killed himself as police battered in to arrest him for the murder of a man whose charred body was found in Schwartz laboratory after the July 30 explosion. The autopsies aim to reveal whether Schwartz acted in self defense or was the killer. Insurance policies totaling more than 1000 drew attention as investigators pursued motive and possible double indemnity.
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Calif
Associated Cross
Charles Henry Schwartz
Walnut Creek
Schwartz
Thermies
Albert Warren Varbe
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Jersey
Schwarty
Miege
Polie
Young Folks Wed In Secret Dark Married Union
Russell Stark son of Judge A Strath secretly wed Myrt Stark and Miesbetha McPherson two weeks ago at Bite Timber. The couple planned to reveal the marriage after the groom’s parents return from the coast. News of the ceremony drew congratulations while Judge Stark and his wife, vacationing in Seattle, faced family chatter and telegrams of good wishes. The bride hails from Livingston’s prominent family. Stark works in the secretary of state’s office.
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State Supreme Myrt
Stark
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2G. McPherson
Livingstone
Bite Timber
Lawingston
Mr. Stark
Secretary of State
MacMillan planes find isle linked to Greely expedition deaths
Airplanes of the MacMillan Arctic expedition reconnoiter Ellesmere Island and visit the camp where 18 members of the Greely party died of starvation. Commander MacMillan reports the flight covered large terrain in hours, with favorable weather and Navy planes aiding.
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Washington
Associated Press
Macmillan Arctic Expedition
Ellesmere Island
Adar (Arceley
MacMillan
National Geographic Society
Blair
Greenland
Navy Department
Baird
Daring Thief Loots Chicago Movie Safe of Twelve Grand
An armed robber robbed the State and Lake theatre in Chicago of 12000 tonight. He entered the theatre office, frightened five employees with a revolver, and seized a package containing receipts for Saturday and Sunday. The bandit then fled into the lobby, vanishing before staff could pursue.
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State and Lake Theatre
William Ao Singer
George Hardick
Cu Pations
Death penalty urged for slayer of Parkersburg father
County Attorney A Reaver said he would seek the death penalty for Warren Vandervoort, charged with fatally shooting his father and wounding his mother in Parkersburg. The mother, hospitalized, described the events and hinted at a possible motive while refusing to name any.
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UBY Associated Press
A. Reaver
Tuller County
Warren Vaniervaart
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Mra Vandervoort
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Jadt
Democratic Victory in Sight West Weary of Republican Policies
Democratic congressman Oldfield outlines a 1926 tour of the West to energize farmers against Republican policies. He says Western farmers are disgusted with protections for the rich and false promises of prosperity. He predicts a Democratic victory and plans the Omaha speech on August 17.
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Associated Press
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Democratic Congressional Romuttee
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Utah
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Oregon
Idaho
South Dakota
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Wisconsi
Ohio
Congress
Oldfell
Charman Oldfield
Omaha
New Federal Prohibition Chief Named for Wisconsin
Tey Benjamin Ewing has been appointed to lead federal prohibition enforcement in Wisconsin after the removal of Percy Owen. He is an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church and resides in Hillabaro, Ohio.
Coal strike talks falter as operators resist wage rise
Atlantic City August 9 A P report says coal operators and miners may delay a suspension planned for September 1 as United Mine Workers leader John Lewis insists operators abandon opposition to wage increases and accept a coal industry shutdown. Negotiations paused after a broken conference and a disputed letter from Lewis to Samuel Warriner at the Philadelphia operators’ meeting.
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Associate Press
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United Mine Workers of America
Samuel Warriner
Lewis
Warriner
Philadelphia
Warrner
Simimong Case Reports and Court Action Updates
In Limealh Neh, Aug 90s the ecocnited Pressle-Goveyner Nain MiMfullan cad iste timght he had reseguer ie word from a Vir BON McDermott at Gasper Wao related to overdenier the lector. Walter Rae Symons chaired Prank Pahl at Tutte Ned Simmons. he electrocuted at the state pron Tuesday. Simmons urged repriese to grant credence for his defense. The governor refused. Supreme Court ready to act if needed. four members expected to convene for habeas corpus appeal. The court last week revised the appeal.
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Neh
Pressle-Goveyner
Bon McDermott
Gasper Wao
Saad Lao
Tadtan
Art Vyalter Rae Symons
Pahl
Tutte
Ned Simmons
Simmons
Supreme Court
Loot in air mall raid leads to detentions and uncertain value
A chaotic air mall raid resulted in arrests and questioned suspects. Postal inspectors recovered pouches with unclear value as witnesses and bystanders watched. Authorities planned further checks to determine the loot’s worth and fate.
Negro Labor Meet Hit by A. F. L. Grice
Washington August 2 The American Federation of Labor declared that its members did not approve a labor meeting in Chicago October 25 and accused communists of hijacking the protest. The federation warned that half the grievances would be met by overturning the government and establishing a Soviet republic, condemning race hatred as pernicious.
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Regio
Tage Inns
Chicago
Crees
United States
Gunsmen of Screen Stage A Real Quel Hollywood
Cali Aug 9 A dispute between two cowboys led to gunfire during a screen crowd event. Taney Ancon known as Sakura Take was shot, taken to hospital with bullets through both legs. Thomas Bas, a cowboy, jailed on assault with a deadly weapon. A witness said a remark about Bay’s life incited the shooting.
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Cali
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Sakura Take
Thomas Bas
Ales
Bay
President Coolidge to visit father in Plymouth
President Coolidge plans a short stay with his elderly father Colonel John Coolidge in Plymouth Vermont before resuming duties in Washington. The trip follows labor events and family time in the Northeast region.
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Plymouth
John Coolidge
Vermont
Washington
Texas Town Flood Devastates Main Street
Town in Texas swept by flood from Rio Grande foothills after heavy rain. Businesses and small establishments along the center were wrecked while many homes remained intact. The flooding affected Tabens area and northeast to El Paso, with some banks and riverside properties damaged. Local relief crews coordinated for evacuation and temporary shelter as residents assessed damage.
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Texas
Assemated Press
Paso
Rio Grande
Shock in Smyrna A Village Razed
Constantinople Aug 9. Massive earthquake shocks hit Smyrna area reviving fears of extensive destruction. Reports say a village was razed and many people injured as damage spread across the vilayet with several structures badly damaged and panic spreading among residents.
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Brulay An Fie Vilayet
Saye
Dar
Saad
Helena fruit prices under fire in commission house critique
A Helena writer accuses local fruit and vegetable commission houses of overcharging shoppers. He cites peaches at 1.75 per box in Helena versus 1.15 in Great Falls and 1.25 in Townsend, alleging 1.60 paid by Helena merchants to suppliers with no profit in sight for residents. He urges buying home grown produce and boycotting shipped goods to force prices down, even recommending letting fruit rot this week.
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Commission
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Great Falls
Townsend
Independent
Fruit Commission
Butte
Great
Ryan
Nash
Commission Houses
Klan Rally Sees Fiery Cross Near Arlington Show Grounds
The Ku Klux Klan held rallies at the Arlington horse show grounds with fiery cross displays on the Virginia bank of the Potomac. Klan leaders and speakers condemned Catholics Jews and newspaper editors while urging applause and loyalty to their cause amid police and public unrest.
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Wareaington
Virginia
Votonar
Arlington Horse Show
Karlena
Raulston Memorial School Plea At Dayton Trial
Raulston seeks a memorial school for Bryan Raulston amid a Dayton Tennessee trial. Judge John T Rawls proclaims the memorial plan during proceedings. The jurist defends the Bible’s integrity and Bryan’s character while a witness recalls a shared faith in the case.
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William Joutings
Arcam
Dayton
John T Rawlstom
Ctw
Nearth
Churel
Raulston
Reecarlacaaser
Me Resan
Bryan
Vavyan
Forest fires abating in Coeur dAlene district still active
Aug 9 dispatches report improved conditions with no new wind, aiding containment of multiple fires including Pie Creek North Fork and Lake Gulch threats. While Taft and Saltese danger lingers, fires in Panhandle and St Joe Forest areas are being trenched or slowly spreading, with crews organized and progress noted at district headquarters.
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Diaho
Coeur d'Alene
Pie Creek
North Fork
Taft
Saltese
Lake Gulch
Galena
Missoula
Diatrict
Panhandle
St Joe Forest
Ons
MPADOO PRAISES RECORD OF BRYAN
Hollywood Aug 9 William Jennings Bryan was thoroughly misunderstood by many prominent contemporaries, McAdoo said at a memorial service. He cited Bryan’s Wilson cabinet resignation as proof that both Bryan and Wilson aimed to defend American rights without breaking laws or provoking war, differing only on methods.
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Raulston
Soelly
Mer Bryan
Hollywood
Calif
Associated Press
William Jennings Brean
Hie Ceuntremen
Willan Gibbs McAdoo
Treasury
Bryan
Wilson
Fans Praise Billy Evans Knowledge of Baseball
Twenty years of baseball insight have earned Billy Evans praise as he writes a daily column for The Independent. The article notes his keen eye on players strengths and weaknesses, gained from close association with the game and its personalities.
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Billy Evans
Billy
Independent
Cole
Wwe
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