Respect for Law Urged at Lincoln's Shrine
Washington reports Democratic leaders debate President Harding remarks on corruption and Teapot Dome. Senator Walsh of Montana criticizes the administration while the party ponders the late president's legacy and the investigation's findings. The issue prompts questions about accountability and reform.
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Lincoln's
Washington
Aicover
Warren G. Harding
Walsh
Montana
senate
Hasding
Manan
Marcie Utle
Earthquake strikes Tokyo area causing panic
A strong quake rocked Tokyo and nearby areas at 9:10 p.m. lasting about a minute. Thousands fled onto the streets but reported no casualties or severe property damage. Much of Tokyo is still recovering from the 1923 disaster. some damage was seen on a peninsula 100 miles away where about 200 people died last November 26.
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antrone
Tokyo
etrreta
Tokio
Two Veterans Attend Gathering of Indian War Veterans
Portland June 17. Only two members of the once large Vigorous ranks of the Indian War Veterans of the North Pacific coast were at the annual assembly with their widows and families. John W. Cullen 93 of Gleneulen and Samuel Gatton 98 of Woodland Washington were the two remaining veterans honored at the gathering. Cullen is grand commander of the Indian War Veterans organization. Both men led the Yakima Indian war of 1855 and 1866.
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Portland
North Pacific coast
John W. Cullen
Gleneulen
Samuel Gatton
Woodland
Wash
Cullen
Indian War Veterans’ organization
Gatton
Public utilities commission to oppose freight rate hike
The public utilities commission said it would oppose any meter rate increase proposed by major rail carriers. It warned Idaho and the West would face extreme disadvantage with a 15 percent rise, claiming it would only raise the cost of produce and create transport burdens.
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Bowe
Idaho
public utilities commission
rai ‘cara
West
voane ag
lang haut
Sale Stays In Boys' Behalf In Big Newspaper Fight
Washington reports a stay in the sale of the Washington Post as Mrs Melean appeals to protect her two minor sons. Justice Jesse Adkine granted extra time amid bids of 9 million from Hearst and David Lawrence, with two other offers awaiting bidder identities. The McLean will dictates the paper goes to the boys. Rumors say Black intercel groups monitor the talks.
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Kawarad
Melian
Washington Post
newsa
Columbia supreme court
Jesse Adkine
Frank J. Hogan
Melean
twe minor sons
McLeans
William Randolph Hearst
bis
David Lawraine
Consolidated
Press
United States
Hofawam
McLean
John T. McLean
Tal! Black
Paddy the heroic dog saves train on curve
Lewiston Idaho June 17 Paddy a 34 year old Thilford sect mascot dog saved a Camas Prairie train from wrecking when a boulder rolled onto the track near a tunnel. Conductor Percy Hacker credited Paddy with drawing workers to the danger. Paddy has long shown railroad devotion and was adopted 14 years ago with a family of siblings.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Paddy
Percy’ Hacker
Camas Prairie dino
ralse
therr
Hacket
John Rudfall
Mellon Talks With Head of British Government
London June 17 AP Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon met Prime Minister Macdonald for 45 minutes in his office. Mellon called the talk purely staunch and said it offered a chance to clear the air on one or two items. Discussed topics included American domestic political matters and possible links to European debt questions, with Mellon declining to speak on specifics. Mellon plans to stay in London about three weeks before visiting the continent and may see Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson upon arrival from the United States.
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London
Andrew Milon
Macdonald
Wellon caid bia
Southampton
Inia
Tonden
ot ds
Henry J. Shinsen
United States
Showers for Montana and Northwest States
Weather forecast paints showers for Montana and several Northwest states, offering relief from persistent drought. Idaho shows little sign of rain as farmers seek relief. Montana relief efforts continue with Red Cross involvement. Senator Torna pushes for federal aid amid drought hardships.
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Washington
northwest
Idaho
Mit
Torna
weather bureau
Montana
Red Cross
Vanderbilt gun incident clouds Vanderbilt Arno affair
Reno June 17. Samuel Platt Vanderbilt's attorney released a statement denying that Cornelius Vanderbilt fired a shot at cartoonist Peter Arno over alleged attentions to Mrs Vanderbilt. The three principals remained secluded as Platt described escalating tensions and a gun misfire near the Vanderbilt home in Newlands Manor.
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Reno
New
Samuel Platt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Peter Arno
Meg
Nev
tho o
Tefor Arno
atten
Hong
Hazards of farming too much Idahoan personal crisis report
Jerome Idaho June 17 A farmer G Thornby 40 committed suicide after a heated dispute with his wife of two months early in the morning He reportedly left home to irrigate then shot himself a shotgun blast heard by his wife who did not realize its link to his death His body was found on the scene, authorities said.
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Jerome
Idaho
Thornby
Golden Gate Bridge Bid Totals 29.4 Million
San Francisco reports the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District board opened bids totaling just over 29.4 million for the span and related work under 19 contracts. In Nampa Idaho W H Jones of Caldwell is elected commander of the Idaho department of the Grand Army of the Republic, with convention plans set for Caldwell next year.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate bridge
high+ way district board of directors
bide
Nampa
Idaho
W. H. Jones
Caldwell
Idaho department
Grand Army of the Republic
Tf. McCullough
Grand Army
Madonna Seen in Vision Reported by Four People
In Leghorn Italy on June 17 a crowd of about 10 000 gathered at Porretto village frontier where an 18 year old girl and three young children reported seeing a vision of the Madonna and the child. They said the woman wore black with a white veil and spoke softly urging them to return with parents. they saw nothing further tonight. The event caused great local impression.
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Leghorn
Italy
Porretto
Prohibition to Launch Far Reaching Campaign Against Booze Gangs
Washington officials announced plans for a major crackdown on illicit liquor networks. The drive, set to begin July 15, will deploy the largest and best trained force of agents since Prohibition began, targeting leaders of the bootlegging syndicates.
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JOAN F. CHESTER Washington
Mirertor Woodrack
Power sites go to Idaho Falls for hydro development
Washington June 17 The city of Idaho Falls Idaho was granted a permit by the power commission to develop two hydro power sites on Henrys fork of the Snake River The upper Meena falls site has 1706 horsepower and the lower Mern Falla site 13900 horsepower Provisions require river water flow to be maintained over the falls during the tourist season The permit is valid for two years after which Nicotty must obtain a construction license
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Washington
Idaho Falls
Idaho
the
power commission
Henry's fork
Snake river
Meena falls
Mern Falla
Nicotty
Confidence Game Case Defendants Fail To Appear
The court hears a chaotic exchange over defendants in a confidence game case as Judge Finnegan questions nonappearance and the defense claims it is not Braschier’s fault while a lawyer labels the action a confidence game and a chorus of confusion follows.
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Tinhegany
Finnegan
Braschier
von Tei
Joseph McCarthy
Natal tragedy as rival tribe massacres 14 at wedding feast
In Natal near Kranekop, 14 natives including four girls were slain when a rival tribe attacked during a wedding celebration. attackers hidden in shadows set fire to a hut and used assegai spears to kill those fleeing or trapped inside. Several Europeans nearby were inside a farmhouse as fighting raged.
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Natal
Jina
Kranekop
cribal
Amabompus
tn atah
riah
Giem
Hoover Calls for Law Enforcement at Lincoln Shrine
President Hoover closed his Midwest tour with a Illinois assembly address urging obedience to law and a shift in government machinery to meet changing economic and social forces. He spoke beside Lincoln’s tomb after visiting the old Lincoln frame structure, amid large crowds and a government-led demonstration in the state arsenal. Governor Emerson likened Hoover to Lincoln, called from the common people to guide the country in adversity.
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FRANCIS M. STEPHENSON
Springfield
Ill
Hoover
middle west
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois assembly
nefaraho
White House
state arsenal
state haven
assembly
Emerson
Lincoln
Ascot Gold Cup Draws World Attention at Royal Ascot
At Ascot England on June 17 AP reports the Gold Cup and other rich stakes will draw London society and visitors to the royal meeting. King George and Queen Mary will lead the parade as favorites emerge among horses like Friend ship Brumeux Juga and Singapore in a demanding two mile event. American owner A C Bostwick hopes for success with Yarn after Beasborough stakes disappointment. Reigh Count remains a noted past entry.
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Eng
Royal Ascot
London
George
Mary
Friendship
Brumeux
Juga
Trimdon
Singapore
Salmon Leap
Atmateur Rock Star
Commanderie
Killady
America
haring
A. C. Bostwick
Reigh
Flight speed ace circles London Rome in under ten hours
American flier Frank Hawks roared from Croydon to Rome and back in 9 hours 44 minutes of flying, completing the breakfast London Rome London trip with alps fatigue noted. He planned a June 24 U S return assault after a Rome leg and chalked up about 1850 to 1890 miles.
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TOM SILHELM
Croydon
Eng
Frank Hawks
London
Rome
Ismid
United States
Pilar
Hawks
phe
Kingsford-Smith
Mussolini Says Religion Indispensable For All
Paris June 17 Premier Mussolini tells Le Journal religion is indispensable for people elites and science. He discusses present relations between Italy and the Vatican in a special interview printed tomorrow. Continued on page 6.
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Paris
Mussolini
Le Journal
Italy
Vatican
Hat Found Tied to Starr Faithill Case
New York June 17. District Attorney Edwards renewed belief Starr Faithil was murdered. A water soaked black straw hat believed worn by Starr was found near Long Beach where her body surfaced. No leads on Jack Green or Brice Winston. Six days before her body was found she wrote a note hinting at death. Authorities cannot determine if she planned suicide or had a premonition.
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New York
Starr Faithil todas
Elvan B. Edwards
Greenwich village
long beach
Starr
Jack Green
Brice Winston
Starz
Peach Crop Set To Reach Record Output This Year
Chicago reports from the bureau of agricultural economics indicate a peach crop of 78,000,000 bushels, up 46 percent from last year. Southern states contributed about 19,000,000 bushels, surpassing 10,000,000 in 1930, while western states aside from California and Oregon expect larger harvests. Eastern and central states also anticipate substantial gains. practically no peaches are expected in 1950.
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Chicago
bureau of agricultural economica
California
Oregon
Vine
Arkansan
McDonald Pass Fire Receding After Wind-Fanned Blaze
About 200 men fought wind driven flames to contain the McDonald Pass forest fire that jumped the Priest Pass highway. By 10 pm the situation looked more hopeful with ~700 acres burned earlier and main fire nearly under control by noon. An uptick in wind at 2:40 pm rekindled multiple small blazes across the timber.
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faot
McDOnald pase
Priest pass
far farm
yester
1. C. Hurtt
Helena forest
Austin
Clara Bow Wins Record $20,000 Weekly Movie Offer
Hollywood reports say Clara Bow received a proposed weekly salary of 20000, claimed as the largest in big time cinema. The figure surpasses historic earnings like Sarah Bernhardt’s and reflects rising pay for film stars as contracts end and new productions begin. Bow heads to Louisville for a tour at 3090 a week, with other stars like Tom Mix and Charlie Chaplin noted among high earners.
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Cal
Vandertilt
Clara Bow
Rareh Bernhardt
Fitz Dorsay
vaudaville
Loutaville
Greg Chaplin
Mared Herris Chaplin
Tom Mix
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