Texas Rangers Face Quiet Mob After Negro Testimony
John MacDonald, once pivotal in the Thomas Mooney case, will be released to Mooney's lawyers to return to California and seek a pardon. He retracts his 1927 testimony as coerced and false, and will testify before Governor Young after a Baltimore prosecutor arranged the transfer.
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Baltimore
John MacDonald
Thomas J. Mooney
Warren K. Billings
Mooney
California
MacDonald
Mooney-Bilings
San Francisco
Herbert R. O'Connor
Jnx
Frank
F. Walsh
Walsh
Palace to House League of Nations at Geneva
An image shows the planned 85,000,000 Pal¢ ais Des Nations building in Geneva, designed by Julie Flegenheimer. Diplomats from many nations will gather there to discuss international problems once completed.
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League OF Nations
Geneva
Prosperity Farce Amid Tariff Battle in Senate Debates
The piece rails against Hoover era farm relief, quoting Senator Black on June 13 about tariff hopes turning to disappointment. It cites wheat price declines from 1928 to 1930 and notes widespread economic strain in industry, labor, and agriculture under relief measures.
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Washington
Watson
Indiana
Black
Alabama
Democratic National Committee
Senate
United States Senate
United States
Hoover
British airman missing after Burma jungle crash
Rangoon reports Eric Hook, companion of Jimmie Matthews, is missing after a crash in the Arakan Yoma range. Matthews reached Prome saying he left Hook behind, seriously injured, with a malarial, brackish water supply while villagers aided his escape. A search party with a doctor and police has gone from Padning toward the crash site.
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Rangoon
Burma
Prome
Eric Hook
Jimmie Matthews
England
Australia
Matthews
Hook
Vilagers
Arakan
Padning
Rain Prayer in Coatepec Fails as Storm Devastates Village
In Coatepec, Mexico City district, a sudden cloudburst struck while villagers gathered in the plaza seeking relief from heavy rains. The flood killed all livestock, destroyed crops and homes, forcing residents to flee into the mountains. Authorities said the disaster left the settlement largely isolated.
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Mexico City
Coatepec
Federal District
Pilots Die in Elmira Crash at Newton Battlefield Park
Elmira New York July 13 two licensed pilots Theodore Holbert age 392 and Walter Arnold age 34 were burned to death when their mane crashed at Newton battlefield State park watches identified them Arnold married with five children Holbert son of a prominent dairyman whose farm lies nearby The accident occurred during a flight over the park
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Elmira
N. Y
Newton Battlefield
State Park
Theodore Holbert
Walter Arnold
Arnold
Holbert
Beet field worker hangs self in hotel
Billings on July 14 reports Frank Chavez about 35, a beet-field worker, hanged himself in a hotel room using suspenders as a noose. A motive for the deed has not been discovered.
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Billings
Frank Chavez
Nimeelf Nm
Chavez
Germans Swoon At Funeral For Mine Disaster Victims
Hausdorf Germany July 13 More than 50 persons swooned as 98 victims of the Nettrode coal mine disaster last Wednesday were laid to rest with elaborate ceremonies. More than 20 000 mourners attended including officials and workmen's delegations. The service opened with miners band music and featured a mass and requiem. A dirge sung by a choral society triggered cries of anguish as at least 50 fainted and received first aid.
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Hausdorf
Germany
Nettrode
Silesian
Hymn
Ditteret
Old Spanish Dungeon Secrets of 16th Century Cruelty Found
Cuenca Spain July 13 about 20 skeletons believed to be victims from the 16th century were displayed to thousands in the underground chambers of the old Santa Clara seminary. Officials noted many died in agony and some bodies were mummified. Ropes bound necks and waists. a woman’s mummy appeared tied to rock. Victims were likely dropped into the dungeon through a hatch, a mirror distorted their appearance.
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Cuenca
Spain
Santa Clara Seminary
Farmer Ilis Bride and Commits Death by Own Action
Strong City Kan July 1 A family quarrel today is believed responsible for the actions of Alfred Drummond a young farmer near Clements Kansas who shot and killed his bride of three months in the Drummond home then killed himself He shot his wife with a shotgun then killed himself with a rifle and died after being taken to an Emporia hospital
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Strong City
Kan
Alfred Drummond
Clements
Drummond
Emporia
White House Car in a Lucky Crash
A White House car carrying Mrs. Boone and their young daughter along with White House staff crashed into a following vehicle near Falls Church Virginia during a presidential procession. No injuries were reported. The other car was driven by Mrs Carolyn Lane Beach of New York with her family. No charges were filed.
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Washington
Hoover
Secret Service
Virginia
Falls Church
Lawrence Richey
Jon T. Boone
White House
Auto Upsets Near City Sunday Cause Minor Injuries
A sedan left the road two miles south of Wolf Creek and rolled 25 feet down a canyon embankment onto the Great Northern tracks injuring one woman, Miss Helen Haines of Berkshire apartments Butte. The car, driven by J Stromnes a Great Falls attorney, fell from the bank after a dance near Wolf Creek early Sunday morning.
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Wolf Creek
Great Northern Railroad
Helen’ Haines
Berkshire
Butte
Civil War nurse dies in Anaconda in Oregon voyage tale
Anaconda July 13. Mrs Susan Dearduff who rode to Oregon in a covered wagon in 1865 died today at her daughter Mrs Harry Sutcliffe's home. A Civil War nurse she recalled her wartime service and rapture by Confederates in vivid recollections.
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Anaconda
Susan Dearduff
Oregon
Harry Sutcliffe
Dearduff
Rumor of Revolt in Italy Draws Skepticism Across Europe
Paris reports disbelief from French officials over claims of anti Fascist revolts in Milan and Lombardy. Milan advisories say no disturbances occurred as authorities reinforce frontier towns. Rumors linked to anti fascist satellites and potential Italian crisis continue to meet skepticism.
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Italy
Paris
Nice
Milan
Petit Nicols
French Riviera
King Will
Maly
Lombardy
No Developments In Butte Strike Amid Labor Deadlock
In Butte the strike remained unresolved with mercantile firms closed and workers kept off shifts. Clerks’ union threats led to non-union deliveries clashing with wage cuts that trimmed pay to about 96 19 10 cents, while teamsters and automobile trades added to the paralysis as stores operated only minimally for family-run outlets and essential drugs.
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Butte
Tay T
Simday
Silver Bow County Employers Association
Clerksd
Teamsters
Automobilia Mechanics
Perma Store Burns in Missoula Fire
Missoula on July 13 reports a major fire destroying the Perma commercial company’s Perma establishment. Loss is unofficially estimated at 325,080 with the cause still undetermined as flames swept through the building.
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Missoula
Pire
Perma Commercial’ Company
Perma
Ings
Admiral Robertson Dies in San Diego at 63
Rear Admiral Ashley Herman Robertson, 63, a notable figure in the U S Navy, died at the naval hospital in San Diego after a brief illness. He commanded the 4th Naval District with headquarters there. Funeral services are set for Tuesday with military honors for interment at Arlington Cemetery.
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San Diego
Calif
Ashley Herman Robertson
America
Naval Hospital
Ith Naval District
Arlington Cemetery
Pioneer of Butte Passes On At 80
Butte, July 13. Miss Elizabeth Clark, 80, longtime resident, died at home after a lingering illness. She arrived in Butte by stage coach and, with her husband George Clark, helped build the city’s early frame dwellings and first settled in Centerville, a suburb. She marked her 39th wedding anniversary last January.
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Butte
Elizabeth Clark
George Clark
Centerville
Killing of Mrs Vaughan Triggers Texas Mob Threats
Austin July 18 AP Four Texas rangers were sent to Shamrock to help protect Negro residents after the death of Mrs Henry Vaughan a Collingsworth county farmer s wife who was beaten to death by a Negro assailant Sheriff McLemore described Shamrock as threatening and no request for National Guardsmen was made Bankers were sent to Shamrock at Governor Moody s request following a call for aid from Wheeler County official delayed reports indicate continued unrest in Shamrock with ongoing mob tensions warrants further coverage.
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Austin
Tex
Texas Rangers
Shamrock
Henry Vaughan
Collingsworth County
Shamto
Dan Moody
Pat Dougherty
W. K. McLemore
Wheeler County
Dougherty
Memorial services for Conan Doyle end in disruption
Memorial services for the late Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Albert Hall were interrupted as Mrs Estelle Roberts the salaried clairvoyant delivered spirit messages. About ten thousand attended including Lady Doyle and the Doyle children. A large portion of the audience rose and left as spirits allegedly stood behind pushing the clairvoyant. The meeting abruptly halted amid the disruption.
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London
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Lady Doyle
Sir Arthur
Estelle Roberts
Marlahone
Albert Hall
Colorado Creeks Rise and Wipe Out Bridges and Roads
Flooded mountain streams cut rail and highway links near Elkernek In the Nef eastia district. Rail service resumed over Rifla creek as crews repair damage. State highway crews install detours and temporary bridges. Den ver and Rio Grande Western walls sustain serious inundation as basements flood in Newcastle.
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Colorado
Elkernek
Nefeastia District
Rifla Creek
Grandaselion
State Highway Department
Meeker-Rifle Road
Rifle Creek
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
Newcastle
Elk Creek
Portland Man Charged With Murder In Stationery Firm Death
James M. Mitchell, 22, of Portland, arrested on a murder charge in the death of Miss Fdician J. MacDonald, 20, who vanished while distributing pay envelopes. Her body was found burned in a furnace. authorities say a confession alleged details of a sexual assault. The victim was last seen in the basement moments after paying five employees.
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Portland
Maine
James. M. Mitchell
Fdician J. MacDonald
Ralph M. Tw‘galls
Mitchell
MacDonald
Kentucky spinster sues dentist over shot cat Jerry
Miss Mary Hatchcraft sues Dr W W Taylor over a tomcat named Jerry shot on the back fence. She seeks 5000 dollars and a restraining order to stop further molestation of the pet. The suit cites the cat as providing solace to the plaintiff and notes the damage to her. Ruth Hanna McCormick to testify as first witness before senate campaign fund committee hearings in Illinois.
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Kentucky
MS. M'Cormick
Lexington
Mary Brent Hatchcraft
W. W. Taylor
Jerry
Miss Hatchcraft
Chicago
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Senate Campaign Fund Committee
Illinois
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Veteran of Custer's Campaign Dies at Rutie
Joseph C., 74, a veteran of the Indian campaigns and a participant in the burial of the dead and relief of the wounded at Custer’s last stand, died at Rutie. He served in the Seventh Infantry and arrived at the massacre site the day after the battle, according to local reports.
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Rutie
Joseph C.; Sel
Custer
Seventh Infantry
Three Die In Kansas City Bus Crash Near Lawrence
In Lawrence Kansas a collision between two automobiles and a bus bound for Kansas City left three dead and five injured. The deceased are Mr and Mrs EL Leinback and Mrs Buckle of Kansas City. Buckle, a Kansas City attorney, is wounded at Lawrence Hospital with leg and hip injuries. A car driven by Bernard Rieve of White Rock South Carolina was involved, causing the Liendlack car to crash into the bus on approach. Parrots aboard were also injured.
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Lawrence
Kan
Kanvas City
EL Leinback
Buckie
Kansasity
Buckle
Kansas City
Lawrence Hospital
Bernard Rieve
White Rock
Oth
Texas minister murdered by burglar in his home
Dallas pastor Charles E. Maxson, 33, Catholic? No Baptist minister, was killed by a burglar who entered his bedroom as his wife slept. Neighbors came, but could not prevent the crime. The prowler fled and was described as a white man. Maxson had ordained ministry since 1938 and held degrees from a Baptist college, with ties to Marshall.
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Texas
Dallas
Tex
Charles
Maxson
Marshall
Saptitt College
Weethall
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