Mississippi riot ends in murder at church singing
Eupora Mississippi June 8 AP Mrs Lee Ferguson 43 was shot and killed by her magistrate husband who searched a car for minors at an annual church festival drawing a riot. Tom Elkins 15 was shot in the lung and not expected to live. A man was shot and two others slugged as the crowd surged. The incident occurred on university grounds where more than 1 000 attended the singing and festival. Magistrate Ferguson and two deputies argued with protesters as a search unfolded.
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Lee M. Ferguson
Wqnor
Tom Elkins
Ferguson
Hunyam Putnam
Y. Waugh
Viking
Tnawan
Heine
Impos ing Ceremony in Rome Saint of Paola Frassinetti
Pope Pius XI presided at St Peter's as Blessed Paola Frassinetti was beatified in a public papal ceremony. The rite drew more than 60,000 worshippers and featured Te Deum and a blessing. Next Sunday expects beatification of Venerable Conrad von Parzham with German pilgrims anticipated.
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Pope Pius
Paola Frassinetti
Hudson Hawlet
Vatican City
Popeius XI
Curia
Vatican Palace
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Paolo “Frassinétti
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Sistine Choir
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Paola Frasginetti
Pouttl
Paola
Conrad von Parzham
Passau
Germany
Crust Havanna
Conrad
Gandhi men to continue resistance in India
Bombay June 8 AP The subjugation of northwest frontier tribesmen by British air power and the onset of the rainy season limit nationalist salt raiders activity The All-India National Congress working committee met at Akalimhad to discuss nonpayment of land revenue and social benefits for government servants defying recent ordinances and a plan to intensify civil resistance led by Mrs Gandhi wife of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Lti
Alunteera Wis Hell
Gandhi
Mahatma
Wice-Ray
WIFE-TRADING NOT A CRIME IN NORTH DAKOTA
Judge Buttz acquits two couples in a divorce case, ruling that unlawful cohabitation is not a crime in North Dakota. The decision comes after acquittals in the strangs case and indicates no statute covers a wife trading activity. Page 2 continues the report with details from district court and testimony.
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Guard in Nicaragua Battles Bandits
In Manague Nicaragua June General Douglas MacDougal commander of the Nicaragua naval yard said three engagements against bandit tribes left 12 bandits killed and wounded two guardsmen. US Marines supported operations in the northern sector as bandits fled their posts.
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Nicaragua
Douglas McDougal
Nicaragua Navnal Yard
MacDougal
United States
Six men drown when skiff overturns on Columbia River
In Longview Washington a light skiff capsized on the Columbia River near Love tonight, killing six men and wounding two. The deceased include Wilbert Banford and Wald Jarst, brothers aged 20 to 26 visiting their mother in Vader. Surviving witnesses are Nick Koski and brother JC Kelso, Nick Lam Willow Grove, Wayne Haka and Nestor Niemi Kelso.
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Walm Jost
Inaga
Vader
Waah
Nick Koski
Kelso
Nick Lam
Willow Grove
Wayne Haka
Nestor Niemi
Ay Hshermen
Boy 16 Shot and Killed in New York Dive Raid
A dive on Best Twelfth Street was the scene of a botched hold up that left a 16 year old boy dead and a bartender wounded. Detective William Murphy fired at armed suspects as they fled. Joseph Caney Jr was killed in the back room as police rounded up the remaining attackers. Martin McNight and Edward Mirns, both 20, confessed to taking part in the attempted robbery.
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New York
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Eany
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Americne Mango
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Louis Barboniciana
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Caney
Martin McNight
Edward Mirns
Hat Casey
Lutheran Augustana Synod Proposes Clergy Pension Plan
At the annual convention of the Lutheran Augustana Synod, a plan for a uniform clergy pension fund was discussed. It would provide automatic retirement at age 47 after 40 years of active service, funded by annual contributions from clergy and educators, pending trustee approval.
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Luneran Augustana Asnad
Baby boy drowns in Colorado River near Antonito
Antonito Colo Ting AP reports a 2 year old boy, son of Jay Cunningham, drowned today while on a family outing near the Colorado River. The child had recently been adopted by the Cunninghams from an orphanage.
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HeroLGm in War Brings Service Cross to Kitts
Edward F. Kitts, World War veteran and longtime Mia City resident, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the War Department for gallantry near Eplonville France on Sept. 26 1918. Disabled by wounds, Kitts is well known among former Berlee men. others from his unit, including Robert B. Nurcell and J. Ward Crowley, also received similar honors this spring.
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Edward F. Kitts
Mia City
Anne
Washington
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Helena
362Nd
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War Department
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Seymour Park
Berlee
Robert B. Nurcell
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J. Ward Crowley
Alo
Taiwan crisis prompts U S anxious tone in message
An official message reports Taiwan under threat as northern coalition troops press operations in Shantung and Shandong coast. Bandits abducted two priests near Hwashau and Sinyangehow, demanding arms and supplies, amid ongoing hostilities and strategic bombings.
Society Leaders Begin Day Play
New York society leaders start a drive to abolish pocket-poker and other drinks at social functions. Mrs George West Strabridge of Philadelphia led a circular letter urging prohibition observance and the formation of a women’s committee to enforce it in their circles.
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George West Strabridge
Thilatelphia
Bay
Mepenn
Edward
Metann
Washington
Bouton
Chicaga
Baltimore
THU Adelphis Navy
North Carolina Turns Down Senator Simmons in Smith Campaign
North Carolina voters defeated Senator Furnifuld M. Simmons who had led the Republican slate for over 25 years. The defeat came amid a strong surge by the Democratic party in the state’s political contest.
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Sen. Simmons
Smith
Charlotte
N. C
Furnifuld
M. Simmons
Democraic Party of
Memorial Service Held At Mighty Hills For Departed Club Members
In Mount Morrison Colorado a large crowd gathered in a natural amphitheater carved from red rock for the General Federation of Women’s biennial memorial. National president Mrs John Sippel led services honoring prominent members who died, with Taps played from high above. Delegates to the 20th biennial convention attended the event, while a press powwow followed in Indian Hills.
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Cola General Federation of Women
John ¥. Sippel
Federation
Acry
Ihea
TAO
Red Rocks
Five head, one hurt as car hit by train near Valparaiso
An automobile traveling south of Valparaiso Indiana was struck by a west bound railroad passenger train. Clyde Monley 35 of Highland and several Henley family members were reported injured or killed. Melvin Park 46 escaped with minor injuries in the crash that sent the car wrecked and the train damaged.
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Ind
Dantrice
Tvs
Valparaisa
Thair
Chesaneaka
Olin
Clyde Monley
Highland
Hammond
Clyle Henley
Marjorie Henley
Clyda Henley Sr
Vix Planatt
Tipton
Harley Park
Melvin Park
Government recipe for home brew guidance released
Washington published a government bulletin outlining rules for making nonintoxicating beverages at home without violating prohibition laws. Representative TaGuarilla of New York explains that home brews must be consumed there, not transported, in family amounts, and not offered to guests. The memo details acceptable brands and methods while noting enforcement remains unsettled.
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Representativa TaGuarilla
Re Publican
New York
Hans of & Bulletin
Rarn
Bath Tub Industry Booms Amid Rising US Production
Washington reports a booming bath tub business as manufacturers resist dust haulage regulations. Commerce Department data show April output at 60,072 units, up from March 60,087 and February 66,204, with January at 40,967, signaling steady monthly growth through the year.
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Washington
Mira Mantha
Kansas City Blast Linked to Union War
Kansan City paper reports a June 8 explosion that severely damaged the residence of J. C. Jackson, a former secretary of the carpenters' district council. The blast shattered windows and displaced furnishings, but caused no serious injuries. Estimated damage set at 93,500 dollars. A group of six persons were reportedly seen near the Jackson home at the time.
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Po- Meghtemad Dimenaion
Union
J.C. Jackson
Jackson
Carpentara’ District Council
Bix
Hurtay
Mob protests archbishop in Malta amid clashes with police
A Maltese demonstration against the Catholic archbishop by supporters of Lord Strickland sparked street clashes under a cathedral. Mounted police charged dense crowds to restore order as monitors escorted the archbishop from the cathedral to the palace amid cheers and counter demonstrations. Several arrests were reported as tensions rose between the government and church authorities.
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Lord Strickland
Strickland
Mollos
Ils
Ilu Odur Faetiuma
Sam
Cathollc
Cburch
Tiridah
Carol Declared King of Rumania Amid Divorce Annulment
Carol was proclaimed King after the national assembly ratified actions to restore his dynastic rights. Prince Michael was named Regent as Carol ascended the throne, amid longstanding disputes over marriages and court affairs dating back to 1918. The session followed a split in the parliament and a reunion in joint session to finalize the royal restoration.
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Rumania
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Tome
Chamber of Deputies
National Assembly
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Michael
Partameni
KucceRnor
Ansure
Albe
Julia
Narlaiment
Trince Nichalan
Fardlvend
Ferdinand I
Odessa
Ziel Lambrino
Melon
Mim
Mexican Girl, 17 Killed by Truck
Ai-Deloren Madrin, a 17 year old Mexican girl, was killed when a truck driven by Tom Cranshaw veered off a steep hill three miles southwest of Pompeya Pillar. A broken steering gear caused Cranshaw to lose control of the vehicle.
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Tom Cranahaw
Pompeya
Five Men Drown In Canoe Capsize Near Lebanon Pa
Tauranter Pennsylvania reports five men drowned when their canoe capsized on the Susquehanna River near Columbia 13 miles from there. Victims include Andrew Mirein 60 William Miter 26 Dos Amberger 38 James Tilley 66 and an unidentified man. All identified men were members of the Union Fire Company at Lebanon.
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Tune &—Aj
Columbia Fanant
Pawir
Lebanon
Huston Will Get Bounce But His Successor Not Named
Washington dispatch reports party leaders have not agreed on Huston’s retirement timing. Claudius Huston, chairman of the national committee, remains at the center of talks about a successor for the chairman post. Several names have been discussed in conferences, with Mr Hoover and Mr Truman taking active interest, as discussions continue.
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