Sandino Defeat Forces Nicaraguan Rebel Leader to Hiding
After a crushing defeat at Ocotal, General Sandino isolates in a remote mountain area as U.S. Marines and Nicaraguan constabulary repel his forces with help from five Mangua bombing planes. Sandino once commanded over a thousand men and inspired followers with promises of revenge on the Yankees. The assault began Saturday at 1 am, drawing support from sympathizers in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangsa
Ocotal
Sanding
Mangua
Sandino
Mocada
Teen girl tries bank robbery to help crippled father in Michigan
Thelma Christler, 19, aimed to pay off her father’s mortgage at the People's Savings Bank in Saginaw Michigan. She entered the Sagman bank with an ancient revolver but was captured by police after a lone attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Springs
Mick
Thelma Christler
People's Sayings Bank
Sagsman
Mich
Prohibition Case Faced By City Agents Faking Evidence
Washington reports that two city agents Davis and Hall pleaded guilty to perjury in obtaining evidence against dry law violators. They had testified to buying whisky from a fictitious “Danny Mills” at a home. The pair were suspended, later held for grand jury on $5,000 bonds, with accusations they used red evidence and false warrants to raid homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stone
District Attorney's Office
Pgile
Sader
Charles de Witt Davis
Jess J. Hall
Danny _ Mills
Hall
Davis
Danny Mills
Little
Humphries
19 year old lifestormer testifies Birger paid for Adams murder
Witness Harry Thomassen, 19, testifies Birger and aides conspired to kill Mayor Joe Adams of West City. He claims he and his brother Elmo were paid $50 by Connie Ritter to shoot Adams, detailing the plan from Shady Rest to West City. The courtroom heard defense efforts to attack his credibility, while Thomassen stood by his confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Newman
Ray Hyland
Ilinois
Thomasson
Birger
Adants
Shelton
Elmo
Adams
Connie Ritter
Roy Martin
Shady Rest
Newman
Ritter
Tie
Hyland
West City
Lewis and Clark County Wool Pool Sells 1927 Clip
Lewis and Clark county joins Montana counties with a county wool pool. The entire 1927 clip, from 49 growers, sold yesterday to Adams and Leland, Boston wool house, for 31 45 12 to 12 cents per pound based on merit. Sales committee members report the sale was successful given varying grades and first year operation. The total is expected near $70,000 with future improvements in pool conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and Clark County
Lewis and Clark
Montana
Adams and Leland
Boston Wool House
Ford County
L. G. DeVore
H. F. Lindsey
Boston
N. J. Gould
John Tobin
W.barrett
W. Converse
Adama and Leland
Aces Resting After Strenuous Ovation by New York
New York honors aviation figures amid a busy schedule. Byrd, Acosta, Ne vil e, and Chamberlin were greeted after Europe. Lindbergh planned a Mitchell Field flight toward New Jersey, then on to Hartford for a national tour in his Spirit of St Louis. Balchen also flew to New Jersey to test a Fokker aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Touropa
Richard E. Byrd
Aeader
America
Bert Acosta
George Nevile
Clarence Chamberlin
Paet
Columbia
Haurope
Lindbergh
Mitchell Field
New Jersey
Teterboro
At. Louis
Lone Taland
Hartford
FIRST GOLD All IN WEST VIRGINIA
Parsons West Virginia July 1 crowds pack the town of 2000 as gold fever hits Clover Fork of the Cheat River. Government assayers report gold quartz averaging 62 dollars per ton and visitors arrive from across the state to view tents and mining sites along Clover Park.
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Parsons
W. Va
Clover Fork
Cheat River
Clover Park
Acquit Negro of Charge of Assault in Kansas Trial
Independence Kansas July report says Ira Kennedy Wichita motor tar salesman was found not guilty of assaulting Miss Margaret Akers Coffeyville on March 17. Miss John Mooney charged as accessory before the fact was freed on orders after testimony. The case sparked riots and a mob formed around Coffeyville Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
Ira Kennedy
Wichita
Margaret Akers
Cofferville
John Mooney
Tudge Ayres
Riot unrest in Vienna leads to indictments and private funeral
The Vienna riot aftermath reports 75 indicted this afternoon for participating in an uprising that left 87 dead and 400 wounded, with property damage in the millions. Over 200 others await examination. government withdraws troops as chaos subsides and funeral for riot victims is made private.
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Vienna
Resources Of Montana Banks Increase In One Year
Montana banks report June 1 1928 totals show 134 state and two private banks rising from 78.5 million to 82.24 million in resources. Loans and discounts led gains, while cash fell. Bonds and warrants rose, surplus profits grew, and demand deposits climbed 2.5 million with time and savings deposits up as Montana’s financial position strengthens.
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Montana
Jay G. Larson
Cxanner
Larson
Armour in London Receives Positive Health Update
London reports good condition for J. Ogden Armour after serious illness. His son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs John Mitchell Jr, rush from Chicago to be with him. Mrs Mitchell and her husband depart on the Berengaria after a California to New York voyage.
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London
J. Ogden Armour
John Mitchell, Jr
Chicago
John J. Mitchell, Jr
California
New York
Vielen Wills
Ifelen
Wichita Households Spark Gas Rate Protest
Wichita Kans July 19 thousands of housewives held what was called gas less Tuesday to protest higher rates set by the local gas company. Families planned cold menus while the gas firm reported no noticeable drop in gas consumption.
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Wichita
Kan
W. R. Phipns
Wichita Gas Company
Little Poker Faces a PRENY TOLL OF TRUBLES OF TILLERS
Figures purporting to show farmers receive far less for crops than cost of production were presented to President Coolidge in two talks on agriculture. The Corn Belt committee claimed farmers lose about 79 percent of value and urged a broader cooperative marketing system.
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Dapid City
Wgures
Tross
President Coolidge
Hint
Mr. Coolidge
St Costa
Corn Belt Committee
Midalgwest
Meriwether Lewis Canyon Tablet Dedication Event
A tablet was erected to commemorate the Lewis and Clark explorers at Meriwether Lewis Canyon with Governor Erickson and Justice Callaway in attendance. Numerous state officials and citizens joined the dedication exercises, marking the occasion as a historic tribute to the 1803 expedition.
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Meriwether
Lewis Canyon
Daughters of
Lewis and Clark
J. J. Erickson
Ciel
J. L. Callaway
Congress
Scott Leavitt
Former Missoula High student linked to bandit theft
A 9-year-old bandit identified as Owen Parsons, son of Ed and Mrs. Parsons of Miles City, formerly of Parson, is tied to a rural jewelry store raid yielding about $2000 in gems. Parsons, who used the name Jack McLean of Aurora, Illinois, attended Missoula High School two months last fall and is now employed at a Miles City creamery. He faces robbery charges and is held on $10,000 bond until arraignment before Judge Lentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
A. Kittendorff
Kittendorff
Owen Parsons
Ed Parsons
Miles City
Parson
Jack McLean
Aurora
Parsons
Palson
Justice Court
Lentz
Missoula High School
Thompson
Mr. Parsons
Judith Gap
Polson
Anarchist Attack on U S Consul Porter Vera Cruz
An anarchist attack in Vera Cruz reportedly targeted U S Consul William H. Chapman. An intruder entered via a skylight, hid behind a door in the consul's sleeping room, and fired as the consul tried to turn on a light, according to dispatches from Puerto Mexico.
Conference fails to hit Uncle Sam
Washington July 19 A heated conference debate in the fifth Pan American Juarez congress failed to approve a protest resolution against U S marine actions in Nicaragua. A compromise draft was promised by a sub committee including Mathew Woll Luis Morones Andres Morelos Salomon de La Selva and Tranquilino Saenz set to be offered to the congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Nicaragua
Sandine
Qcotal
Congress
Mathew Woll
Luis N. Morones
Mexico
Andres H. Morelos
Guattemala
Salomon de la Selva
Tranquilino Saenz
Florida flogging suspects freed
Orlando July 19 The six men charged with kidnapping and assault with intent to murder Charles Hicks a mechanic taken from Orlando on June 14 were found not guilty by an Orange County court of criminal records jury. The acquitted were William Mathews A F Gilliam G F Dewmertht George Murdock B F Stevens and WC McCollum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Fla
Charles Hicks
Mechanic
Orange County Court of Criminal Records
William Mathews
A. F. Gilliam
G. F. Dewmertht
George Murdock
B. F. Stevens
WC. McCollum
Naval Powwow to Suspend for Time British Going Home
Geneva reports the return of British delegates W. C. Bridgeman and Lord Cecil to London by Premier Baldwin’s invitation to allow final discussions before Baldwin sails to Canada. Delegates deny any sellups and stress friendly talks as negotiations aim for a treaty. Hugh Gibson notes the move as a review by Premier Baldwin.
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Geneva
London
W. C. Bridgeman
Lord Cecil
Baldwin
Canada
Hugh
Gibson
Ican
Corransorte
Prowler Baldwin
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Police Department
Henry M. Douthitt
Citizens’ Service Association
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West Virginia
Coffeyville
Miss Montry
Alles Akers
Witie
Austra
Seipel
Seitz
Otto Bauer
Tomseluch
Priday
Kenebeck
Palace of Justice
Tuge
Wichita Housewives
Daughters OF American Revolution
Bandit
Missoula High
Uncle Sam
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