Slaver of babies given long prison term in New York
Mrs. Helen Geisen Volk, operator of an East 6th Street infant home, was sentenced to 3 1 2 to 7 years in Auburn prison on a baby substitution charge. A probation report called her a heartless murderer who had strangled and disposed of infants for profit, noting at least three babies died in her care since 1918. She admitted handled missing infant by saying it died and she left it in a hallway.
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New York
Associated Press
Helen Auguste Gelsen-Volk
Sirbel Hone
Auburn
Geisen-Volk
William Angerer
Stramfitter
Soo
McIntyre
Plot to kidnap Mary Pickford trial opens in Los Angeles
Defense lawyers for Claude Halcomb Adrian Wood and Charles Stephens seek unbiased jurors in a high profile case alleging a plot to kidnap Mary Pickford. Douglas Fairbanks prepared to testify. Mary Pickford and Mary Tickford expected as witnesses though Tickford was absent. Court venue drew a large crowd with cameras everywhere.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Mary Pickford
Fin Star
Douglas Fairbanks
Claude Halcomb
Adrian Wood
Charles Stephens
Fairbanks
Mary Tickford
Train Despatchers Elect Chicago Leader
J G Lubrsen of Spokane was re elected president of the American Train Despatcher's Association. A M Gorman of Portland Oregon was named vice president and L Daring of Spokane became secretary treasurer. W A Nash of Salt Lake City was elected its director.
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Chicago
Associated Press
J. G. Lubrsen
Spokane
American Train Despatcher's Association
A. M. Gorman
Portland
Ore
L. Daring
W. A. Nash
Salt Lake City
Kolor-Bak Restores Gray Hair to Original Shade
Kolor-Bak is promoted as a popular color restorer for gray hair. It claims to restore natural color, banish dandruff, stop shedding at the scalp, and improve hair life and beauty. Regular price listed as 1.50, special sale days only at Marchen Drug.
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Kolor-Bak
Coler-Bak
Money Barkfly
Old Mr Orter Helped by Simple Mixture
An elderly man benefited from Adlertha a simple tonic described as a buckthorn berry based remedy. The ad briefly touts its effects on stomach comfort and general well being, attributed to W. W. Carter a local vendor at Ubotfield drug store on Main.
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Mr. Orter
Adlertha
W. W. Carter
Adlertia
Kase
Ubotfield Trug
Senate Rules Battle Shapes Dawes Visit to Cheyenne
The article discusses a debate on Senate majority rule and cloture, its constitutional implications, and Dawes political travel plans. It covers Dawes arrival in Denver, attendance at western events, and a visit to Cheyenne for Frontier Days where he will be inducted into the Sioux tribe as an honorary member. He tours Wagon Wheel Gap ranch, then returns to Chicago to speak.
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Senate
Simon
United States
Houses of
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Dawes
Union Station
Marley
Benjamin Stapleton
Charles §. Thomas
Rice W. Means
America
Cheyenne
Mr. Dawes
Nelle Tayloe Thos
Wyoming
Denver
A. F. Humphrey
Wagon Wheel Gap
Chicago
Lincoln
Wadsworth Opposed Dawes Plan Speech At Batavia
United States Senator James A. Wadsworth spoke in Batavia July 22 against Vice President Dawes plan to revise senate rules. He said the current system limits debate and public accountability, portraying the senate as a resisting body unable to mount proper objections.
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Wadsworth
Batavia
N.Y
Associated Press
Dawes
Senate
United States
James A. Wadsaworth
Tower House
Vaudeville and Movies at the Marlow Tonight
The Marlow presents a vaudeville bill with Hal King’s silhouettes, Eddie Black and Claire O’Donnell in a village nut skit, the Ryans and Taylor Lake with song and dance, the Jurton Sisters in a magic act, and Clanson in the magic maids illusion. Also featured is The Cloud Rider, a top feature airplane film.
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Broadwater Theater
Butte Miner
Marlow
Hal King
Sam Bevo
Taylor, Lake
Ryans
Taylor
Lake
Eddie Black
Claire O'Donnell
Miss O'Donnel
Clanson
Jurton Sisters
West Point Romance Pictured On Screen
The United States Military Academy endorsed the film Classmates with cadets granted leave to travel to New York for a scene in Marlow’s show. West Point staged most scenes, with a large dance shot in a New York studio for lighting, using real cadets to preserve authenticity.
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United States Military Academy
Dick Barthelmess
John Robertson
New York
West Point
Robertson
Academy
Personal notices list visitors and residents around Helena
A long column records names and origins of visitors and residents in Helena. Bert Miller from Butte Ted Sanson from Livings pion sae MM Crowley from Bore man F. M. Johnson from Butte and others travel to or through the city. Mentions include Laura Stone heading to Portland, Jenson and Ren son at the Pricer, Mrs Blackwood at the Plactr, and J. Hatlie from Stevensville.
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OH. Crowley
Bore Man
F. M. Johnson
Butte
W. J. Andrews
Te Jenson
Renson
J. Hatllelé
Stevensville
Barvey
Th O'Brien
Ae Shook
Helens
Pulitzer Race Entry Plans for Mitchell Field Event
Washington July 22 Associated Press reports three racing air planes to reach speeds of 23 miles per hour will join by the army and navy air services for entry in the Pulitzer trophy race. The event forms part of the international air races at Mitchell Field Long Island. pilots from the army and navy will participate.
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Washington
Army
Savy
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Ove
Navy
Mount Suasta construction shifts rivers and rail line
Disjointed OCR notes describe a plan near Mount Suasta Vermont involving damming or diverting water from the Sacraments and MeCloud rivers, with an 8,000 unit cost and a 6,400 foot rail line adjustment. The MeCloud River railroad is raising its tracks three feet to prevent a blockade from mud.
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Mount Suasta Teegding
Bnaste
MeCloud River
Nud
Husties announce Joss as Navy coach this fall
Journal reports Joss joins Navy staff at Annapolis after success coaching at University of Wasting. Callow signs as crew coach amid talks of leadership changes in Middl program with Ne unhappy and seeking Glendon successor.
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Navy
Callow
Annapolis
University of Wasting
East
Glendon
Runaway Girls Meet With Human Coyote in Portland
Two girls from Klamath County ran away to Portland where they encountered a man described as a human coyote who exploited the younger girl. Barber Tadward Valley was arrested on a statutory charge after alleged coercion. Valley faced further charges as corroborating evidence emerged. The girls, ages 12 and 14, were to be kept in Portland as witnesses while awaiting legal proceedings and a preliminary hearing in municipal court.
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Portland
Junie
Rather Bradshaw
Ty Hie
Weep Cai
Tie Lake
Tadward Valiey
Pop
Prises
Ators
Atchison Man Faces Odd Hair Shaving Duty
An Atchison man now must shave his wife's neck every Sunday morning amid a troubling fashion mishap that worsens life at home. The quirky duty arose after a local incident involving Atchison residents and attire.
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Atchison
Trinidad Devastated as Floods Swamp City and Bridges Fail
Torrential rain cut through Trinidad causing sudden floods that submerged half the city. Bridges on county highways washed out, Santa Fe rail yard flooded, and trains halted as residents fled. Destruction recalls 1904 flood with many homes and businesses submerged.
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First Methodist
Santa Fe Railroad
Trinidad
Santa Fe
Harvey
Denver and Rio Grande Western
Denver
Jansen
Raton
XN. M
Sopris
Colorado Fuel and Tram Company
Packers Consent Decree in Court Once More
Washington July 22 The DC supreme court rejected California Canneries bid to strike DOJ and Wholesale Grocery Association appeals from the packers consent decree record. Court held no authority to rule now and left the issue for the appellate court as the decree to separate unrelated lines remains suspended.
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Washington
Associated Press
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Today
Department of Justice
Whalsale Grace
Association
Packers
California Canneries Company
Appelate
Prayer Offered To Convert Darrow In Baptist Meet
In Mandeville Louisiana July 22 a prayer for the conversion to Christianity of Clarence Darrow defense attorney in the Scopes trial was offered at the Baptist Young People Union state assembly. It followed a suggestion by FE D Solomon and ended with a chorus of Amens as hope was voiced that Darrow might be won as St Paul was.
Mushy Callahan Emerges as Promising Young Lightweight
LA boxing fans hail Mushy Callahan a rising lightweight prospect after a year of fighting. Chiefs of the sport rate him as a strong successor to Jimmy Goodrich, with promoters in Los Angeles bidding high to sign the young fighter amid early career buzz.
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Mushy" Callahan
Los Angeles
Jimmy Goodrich
Scott in Shadow of Hemp Again
Detroit July 22 Assoicated Press reports show Scott’s lawyers hoping to save Nin amid alleged new reprieve talks. A Detroit friend of Governor Small hinted at a possible 60 day reprieve or commutation on Thursday, but doubts persisted as the plan unraveled in the case over a Chicago drug clerk killing. Mrs Scott appealed publicly for brother Robert Scott to intervene. A fund over $5,000 for Scott’s defense was reportedly sent to Detroit.
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Robert Bcott
Gruerner Small
Scott
Nin
Detroits
Small
Tomint
Detroit
Mich
Associated
Ress
Mussell Scott
Ley Small
Illinois
Free Press
Nhe
Pvernar
Nogsr
Chicago
Mayflower cruise to Marblehead amid rain and rough seas
President Coolidge and party rode the Mayflower through rain and wind from Hull to Marblehead with a teary shower forcing shelter below deck. Reporters trailed by motor dory, were drenched and nearly swamped as pumps and bailouts saved the craft from stalling before dark.
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Swampscott
Hull
Marblehead
Coolidge
Pemberton
Ous KK
Liggett
Laitch Drug Company
Mrs. Coolidge
Massachusetts Bay
White Court
Widow Seeks Share in McClintock Estate Battle
Chicago July 22 Miss Isabelle Pope fiancée of William McClintock seeks a widow's portion of the estate disrupted by death and war. She plans to sue McClintock's executors and his foster parents Darling Shepherd and others for conspiracy to thwart their planned marriage and to claim a widow's share. The will currently awards Shepherd a portion plus a 3000 dollar annuity to Miss Pope.
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Chicago
Associated Pressi
William Nelson Meclintock
Isabelle Pope
Nis
Wan
Darling Shepherd
McClintock
Shepherd
Popa
Teut Chief Sees Cheerful Outlook on French Note
Gustav Stresemann in the reichstag said Germany’s reply to France’s security proposals leaves important points open, notably arbitration treaties and league of nations position. He anticipated further talks would yield progress. He praised goodwill by France and Belgium for evacuations ahead of August 16 and noted Paris’s promise to evacuate Duesseldorf, Dusseldorf, and Ruhr towns soon.
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Plerlin
Preas
Gustav Stresemann
Reichstag
France
Willy
Germany
League of Nations
Belgiun
Duesseldorf
Dulsberg
Rubhrort
Eskimos Kill and Eat Nine Chippewas Reported in Saskatchewan
Prince Albert Susi J by 22 A famine tale from the far Saskatchewan north of Fond du Lac, told by H G Twigee of a trading company, who arrived today. He says a hunter reports Sekimos killed and ate a man, a woman, and a child of a Chippewa tribe last winter amid desperation. Police are said to be investigating.
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Prince Albert
Susi
Saskatchewan
Fond du Lac
H. G. Twigee
Twal
Nwigge
Dad
Ha Hones
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Prompt Service Artificial Ice Co
Walker Garage
Davis & Broadway
Supreme Court
Kifeet
West Point Romance
London
Gilbert Frankau
Movelist
Hall
Womer
Frankay
Bert Miller
Aere
Crom Butte
Ted Sanson
Livingspion
Ove W
Peters
Wolf Creek
R. Ty Mickey
Townsend
Helena
EF. Thompson
Malta
MR. Finnig
Wailer
Swirhur Springs
Wee Mies
Laura Stone
Tefl
Gre
John Genning
W. PL
Senecal
Kirstan
Bualnnes
Ming Gertruda Jaffman
Rozemany
Repidterdt
Blackwood
Rin
Plactr
Martha Droward
Leorge W. Reeder
Vals
Vesterday
Franklin, Pa
JP. Hage
Union
Ty Fe Grege
Burlington Aysten
City
Butte Yeaterday
Cornelius Hedges
Monsivna Mazona
Th Wat
Pale Eve Hospital
Leonard
Kosauian
Othe Dren
Dash
Mina Margaret
Montana Railroad Commission
Wort Renton
Fenty A Shaehy
Mt. Teale
Hir Sixtery Irs
A. Loony
I Helena
Missoula
Dinother
Mins Tienevleve Taoby
Huskies
Valdez
Sogrado
Rilo
Scott IN
Shadow OF
Hemp
Mayflower
TEUT
Shaders Vale
Claire O’donnell
Hanson & Burton Sisters
Magic Man and His
Magicad Maids
Sam
Huskings
Silhouettes
Audeville
U. S
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