Earthquake alerts and a casino conversion headline
A rapid digest of diverse brief items reports an earthquake annunciator being developed for home use by Dr. Thomas A. Jagger, a Greek palace to become a gambling casino, Halide Edib Janoun in Constantinople, a fatal beating case in Denver, tularemia cases in Utah, Memorial Day rain in New York, a Zurich dying resident seeking end-of-life injection, a hair entanglement accident in New York, a San Diego court-martial reshuffle, a Boston bull with a glass eye, a Reading demotion over a letter to a prohibition group, and a Kentucky bull self-defense ruling.
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Thomas A. Jagger
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Hawaii
Washington
Beveridge Links Prohibition Order to Federal Control
Philadelphia June 2 Albert J Beveridge former Indiana senator in a Historical Society of Pennsylvania address warned President Coolidges prohibition order could empower local officers to act as federal agents. He argued the change would topple local government sub divisions and place cities counties and states under centralized Washington control. The speaker noted constitutional pretexts cited by a former reg army officer. Continued on page ten.
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Coolidge
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Washington
Tle
Crown Prince at Liberty’s Cradle
The Crown Prince of Sweden visited Philadelphia on June 2 observing American independence sites. He toured historic landmarks including the Swedish blockhouse at the exposition, laid the cornerstone of the John Merion memorial building, and viewed the University of Pennsylvania museum. He also toured the home of Joseph E. Widner and delivered four speeches.
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Sweden
John Merion
University of vania
Joseph E. Widner
Boy Dies Watching Salt Lake Lumber Fire
Chester Hanna aged 17 from Orden Utah collapsed while observing a blaze that destroyed the Utah Lumber yard in Salt Lake City. The fire drew several hundred spectators and caused an estimated 175000 dollars in damage.
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Chester Hanna
Orden
Utah
Utah Lumber company
Open Break At End Of Sessions In Presbyterian Assembly
Baltimore Md June 2 An open break erupted at the close of the 138th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America as Dr Clarence MacArtney fundamentalist charged a coalition of modernists and others caused a “terrible climax.” A denial followed as the assembly postponed seating Prof Machen pending a committee probe. Leaders from both sides heated the floor debate.
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138th general assembly
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United States of America
Clarence MacArtney
A. Edwin Keigwin
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committee on overtures
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Pringston
Machen
Professor Machen
Daniels Attacks Two-Thirds Rule At Democratic Meet
In Columbus, former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urged reform of Democratic convention rules. He condemned the two thirds rule and the unit rule as threats to majority will, calling for their removal, and criticized costs of government under Coolidge.
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Columbus
Ohio
Josephus Daniels
Daniels
Coolidge
Bootleg Row Behind Chicago Killings Shocks Suburb
Chicago reports two gang killings blamed on bootlegging and jealousy in Homewood. Victims include James Alberta, described as a jeweler but a bootlegger, and his companion Mrs Crystal Barrier. A third woman, Mrs Violet Bass, was seriously wounded as the Derby Tin party left the roadhouse. Five suspects were in custody.
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Homewood
James Alberta
Crystal Barrier
Derby Ten
Violet Bass
Primary in Iowa Brings GOP Campaign Chicanery Claims
Washington reports both executive and legislative branches urged to probe Iowa GOP primary activities. Brookhart, Cummins contest, with inquiry into Brookhart literature being mailed under congressional frank. Reed says not feasible before Monday primary but could review large expenditures afterward. Continued on page ten.
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Iowa
Cummins
Brookhart
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Reed
Pennsylvania
Daniel F. Steck
Missouri
senate campaign investigating committee
Fight for Decent Movies 7060 On Atlantic City
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs plans a campaign to promote clean moving pictures with Mrs John D Sherman presiding. She notes stronger push ahead with focused committees nationwide. Officer elections underway with no opposition to Sherman for re election as president. Resolutions back uniform marriage and divorce laws and urge federal protection of American Indian rights and a survey of juvenile delinquency issues.
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John D. Sherman
Estes Park, Colo
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Army Air Bill Moves To Conference In Senate
Washington June 2 4 The Army Air bill to strengthen the air service for five years passed the Senate late today without a record vote after efforts to restore house versions were defeated. The measure now goes to conference to resolve differences before final passage.
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army air service
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house
senate military committee
Two Indian Children Die In BC House Fire
Vancouver report says two young Indian children aged two and four died after kerosene was poured on a floor and ignited during an imitation tribal campfire. Two other children were badly burned in Invermere, British Columbia, as fire destroyed the dwelling.
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Vancouver
B.C
Invermore
Mother of Evan Evangelist McPherson Negotiates Kidnappers
Los Angeles Times reports Mrs Minnie Kennedy mother of Armie Semple McPherson negotiating with two men who claim they will return the evangelist for the $25,000 reward. Searchers for McPherson’s body drown efforts near Santa Monica fail to locate remains as dynamite blasts anger kelp-bed divers and officials. Captain Henderson notes past success in locating corpses by dynamite. police and district attorney probe continue.
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The
Los Angeles Times
Minnie Kennedy
Armie Semple McPherson
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bnody
Aintec
Semple McPherson
Angelus temple
star fish and home commission
Santa Monica
hay
Minnio Kennedy
Henderson
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Herman Cline
los Angeles police
Keyes
San Franciscss
Bay city
Burma cyclone death toll may reach four thousand
Rangoon Burma June 2 The death toll from the recent cyclone and tidal wave on the coast of Burma has reached 2 800 according to a report by the Ara Kan district commissioner. It is feared deaths may reach 4 000 in the affected regions. Most deaths in MaungDow township were caused by a flood when the Nuaf river rose over its banks.
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Burma
Arakan
Maungdow
Phase of Old Oil Row Is In Court
Washington June 2 The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia heard arguments on an injunction petition filed by Standard Oil Co of California to halt an inquiry into the mineral character of land on the El Hills Naval Reserve in California. The inquiry follows a joint resolution of Congress introduced by Senator Walsh Democrat Montana.
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WPI
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District of Columbia
Standard Oil company of california
interige de parinett
El Hills naval reserve
California
congress
Walsh
Montana
Mystic Shriners elevate Steuart to imperial potentate
Philadelphia June 2 Steuart, of Alwas temple Washington DC, elected imperial outer board to the Ancient Arabic order Nobles of the Shrine at annual election tray. The contest only for outer board. Dayit WwW from Rosland succeeds Joseph C. Thurger Jebel temple Denver as imperial potentate.
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Leve vard
Steuart
Alwas temple
Washington
D.C
AM Shrine
Dayit
rosland
Alcasar temple
Montsgomery
Ala
Joseph C. Thurger
Jebel temple
Denver
Cattle Ranging and Rodeos Attacked as Cruelty to Animals
Minnie Maddern Fiske challenged the General Federation of Women’s Clubs at the Allamie city biennial, accusing cattle ranging and rodeos of cruel treatment. She cited millions perishing annually on ranges and called for careful scrutiny of rodeos and fur bearing animal practices in the broader reform effort.
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UPA
General Federation of Women's clubs
Minnie Maddern Fiske
New York
Warm praise for Mrs Burgess work at federation
Atlantic one June 22 The work of Mrs Sally Dean Bare ness of Helena as chairman of the division of community service of the General Federation of Women’s clubs was praised at the federation convention by Mrs G W Plummer of Chicago. Mrs Burgess’s report to Mrs John P D Shermanny federation president was read.
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Sally Dean Bareness
Helena
Woeonen
eluha
G. W. Pummer
Chicago
department of applied education
Burgess
John PD. Shermany
WARTZ DIES, SUSPECT FREED IN CALIFORNIA ATTACK
Weaver June 2 Frank Martz of Qrovile Cal was found unconscious in his car with hatchet wounds. Ayers Cole Jase, a California youth, was held for questioning in the attack but released as of today.
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urar Ayers
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Conley to Serve at Custer Fiesta
Frank Stanley of Deer Lodge was named safety director for the Custer event observances. A large security and traffic detail will guard the Craw In- Man reservation during the mantle out the Tittle Big Warn. The National Custer Memorial Association approved continued activities and a permanent memorial plan. Los Angeles merger of advertising agencies Lord and Thomas and Thomas F. Logan was announced.
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Deer Lodge
Holmtad
Carter
issomnand
Craw Agener
Los Ange
Lord and Thomas
Thomas F. Logan, Tuc
Lenglen and Wills Dominate Opening Tennis Matches
Suzanne Lenglen swept Madame Severs 6 0 6 0 while Helen Wills pushed past Mme Golding in straight sets. Vincent Richards defeated M Hirsch 6 2 6 4 in the men's draw as rivals began the international hard court event amid rain delays and many walkovers.
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Helen Williamd
Suzanne Lenglen
America
ae Tre
agaist
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France
Tax Surplus Sparks Talk of Further Cuts
Washington reports a projected surplus near 30 million dollars for the current fiscal year ending June 30, about 10 million more than President Coolidge's estimate. May treasury data show eleven month surplus up 35 million over last year, prompting Senator Copeland to urge another tax cut and Senator Smoot to promise a statement next. Coolidge foresees the real impact of the tax reduction in the next year.
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Coolidge
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Copeland
New York
Smoot
senate finance
Coronach Wins Epsom Derby in Record Rally
Lord Woolavington’s Coronach led from the start to win the 143rd Epsom Derby by five lengths over Lancegage with Colorado third. The mile and a half race finished in two minutes, 4 and 5/6 seconds, amid heavy betting and a massive backers’ stake on Colorado’s stable. outsider Tance Kaye ran a bold race at 40 to 1 in front of a packed crowd.
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Coronach
Harry On
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W. Singer
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Colorado
Tance
Kaye
Hope Fades for Miners Trapped in Colusa Mine
In Butte a Colusa mine cave in Tuesday afternoon leaves three men buried. Rescue efforts mobilized with extra squads but the vast loose ore may keep rescuers from reach for days.
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Missoula Banker James H. T. Ryman Dies at 73
James H. T. Ryman, 73, pioneer Missoula educator, superintendent of schools, and longtime banker, died last night in Missoula. He helped found the Western Montana National Bank and served as cashier before retirement. He never married. Funeral services set for Thursday at 3 p.m. at the home of Ravi and Sorace Wordes with Rev. J. M. Melean officiating.
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Mont
James H. T. Ryman
Ryman
Montana
Ravi
Sorace
J. M. Melean
Ifetena
French War Debt Pact Passes Lower Chamber
The French war debt settlement calling for 6.9 billion dollars in principal and interest over 62 years was approved by the House by 236 to 16 percent. The measure, ratifying the agreement drafted by the debt commission, moves to the Senate amid expected opposition with leaders defending the settlement as the best France could negotiate now.
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United States
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debt commission
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Nebraska
Morgan-Shellon
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ways and means committee
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Ohio
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France
Leavitt
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