31 Men Killed by Blast Near Brockville, Ont
Washington reports Attorney General Mitchell outlined drastic steps to enforce prohibition stronger. The plan reorganizes enforcement, moving duties to the Department of Justice on July 1 and reducing prohibition districts from 27 to 12 to align with judicial circuits. Public attention focuses on ensuring effective enforcement nationwide.
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Brockville
Ont
Washington
Mitchell
Department of Justice
Presen
Are &T
United States
Ntinmnaya
Great Rail Union Bank in Cincinnati Closes
Cincinnati June 26 AP The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank, among the nation’s largest labor banks, failed to open due to A W Shafer’s $1,000,000 check kiting scheme. Shafer faces indictment for embezzling $210,162.50 and the Cosmopolitan Bank and Trust Co shut 16 days earlier. The bank closed after withdrawal of deposits, half its stock held by 122,000 members of railway and steamship unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank
Haroth E. May
United States
A. W. Shafer
Cosmopolitan Bank and Trust Company
Conmayolitan Bank and ‘Trust Company
Eleae
Brotherhood
Wheat surplus impact noted by Grain Association leaders
Milner and Denman, leaders of the Grain Association, discuss wheat market plans for 1929, noting 1923 wheat held aside and a potential government action. Estimates of surplus vary, with figures claimed from 10 to 78 million bushels withdrawn from supply, as Milner asserts the organization has reduced the market approach.
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Milner
Department of Agriculture
Battle Over Compensation Act Petitions Grows in Great Falls
In Great Falls on June 26 AP reports a fierce petition drive over changes to Montana workmen compensation law. The State Federation of Labor aims to secure signatures to place amendments on the November ballot, while opponents circulate withdrawal petitions. Leader James D. Graham says enough names will be ready by July 4, with county records showing hundreds more signatures later in the day. Officials note petitions bearing about 400 names and strong local support from employers resisting the amendments.
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Great Falls
State Federation of Labor
Workmen's Compensation
James D. Graham
Federation
John Mottin
Cnerade
Watte
Montana
Graham
Big Dan project funding secured for Colorado River canyon work
Washington on June 26 the Senate approved a 10 660 000 fund to begin work on the Boulder canyon dam in the Colorado river. The move blocks an Arizona effort to halt the project by denying the initial appropriation and proceeds without a recorded vote.
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Washington
Boulder Canyon
Colorado River
Senate
Arizona
Hayden
Arisone
Dem
Two Die In Plane Crash Near Schulte Kea
Wichita Kansas June 28. Two men died in a plane crash near Schulte Kea. The victim was W. 3. Edwards of Reookzin New York. The co-pilot Leopold C. Schu eher of Palo Alto California was injured and fled to a hospital.
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Wichita
Kana
Edwarde
Reookzin
Craah
Schulte
Kea
Hte
Leopold C. Schu~eher
Palo Alto
Calif
Fitea
Pera Forday
Bomb blast rocks P. in Seattle injures three
Seattle police report a bomb exploded at the terminal area near King Street Station on June 28, blasting windows and shattering a postal parcel transport belt. Three men narrowly escaped serious harm as investigators described the peril from the exploding package during handling.
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Seattle
King Street
Crucial Battle Nears in Titanic Chinese Civil War
Shanghai reports indicate the government concentrates sine margins for a thrust into Kaifeng and Lanfeng in northern Henan to decide the rebellion. Nationalist infantry and cavalry push rebels south as Shantung shifts toward rebel control and Tsinantu falls.
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Shanghai
China
Kaifeng
Lanfeng
Henan
Auppien
Warn
Lanteng
Wanfeng
Shantung
Tsinantu
Yangtse Wen R
Klangou
Anbwei
Honan
Hupen
Omar Yaat Urean
North China
Alther
Ukerechwad
Tardieu Carries Chamber As Reds Attack Fiscal Policies
Paris June 26 Premier Andra Tardieu's government won a confidence vote 330 to 252 after social attacks on the ministry's policy. Socialist leaders Auriol and Blum urged an inquiry into the admistration's conduct. The vote supported the 17,000,000,000 franc five year program of public improvements, amid charges of backing Locarno and militarization.
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Tardieu
Chamber
REDS
Parix
Andra Tardieu
Urat
Hantor Receam
Sanddases
Severmmant
Vincent Auriol
Sean Blum
Anoery
S. Apecial
Acclalinta
Locarno
Arma
Brighly
Forest fires rage near Colorado Springs in July blaze
Forest fires swept two hundred acres in two hours west of Broadmoor Hills near Colorado Springs. Sheriff Robert Jrekaon and forest service officials battled blazes as high winds fed the dry brush and hampered containment efforts.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Broad
Here
Robert KK. Jrekaon
Forest Service
Western reclamation defenders rally at Salt Lake City
Representatives of western reclamation states meet in Salt Lake City to defend federal reclamation policy. Gov. George W Dern of Utah and R. E. Shephard of Jerome Idaho urge support at the Western Governors Conference. The group adopts a resolution asserting reclamation has unlocked about 10,000,000 acres, with nations to consider further private efforts only. Continued on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Western Governors’ Conference
George W Dern
Utah
R. E. Shephard
Jerome
Taha
Idaho State Chamber of Commerce
Federal Land Bank of
Spokane
Rovernory
Corita
Ir West
New Vet Aid Bill Sent to Senate From House
Washington June 26 The House sustained President Hoover's veto of the Veterans Relief measure and passed a substitute bill to grant 50 million dollars in pensions for 200 008 uncompensated World War I veterans by a 366 to 4 vote. The bill heads to the Senate where quick action is planned and leaders expect approval tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Longworth
House
Hoover
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Huoter
Democrats
Congress
Rankle
Miasissipple
Clienguen
Ha Hoon
Calder
New Mexico
Rector Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Playboy Near Death Marmuts Buns de Castellane
Marmuts Buns de Castellane husband of Anna Gould and famed ape entertainer faces near death in Paris reports. Once valued at about $500000 spent years ago. pink marble palace hosted Kayart affairs in the 1930s. Now said to rely on relatives for support.
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Marmuts Buns Dé Castellane
Anna Gould
Parnitsin
Paris
Tha Marquit
Kayart
Porter, House Chief, Dies in Pittsburgh Hospital
Representative Stephen G. Porter, chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee, died early today in Allegheny General Hospital. Death attributed to cirrhosis of the liver.
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Ittsburgh
Stephen G. Porter
House
Cha Fm
Alleghanny
Railroads Challenge Petroleum Rates Before Interstate Commission
Montana railroads object to new intra state petroleum shipment rates approved April 1881 and later reviewed by federal courts. After prolonged hearings, the Montana State Commission forced the rates into effect. Railroads now petition the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging discrimination against interstate shippers. a hearing is scheduled.
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Railroads
THE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Montana
Montana Railroad Commission
Petroleu
Thaponte
National Commission
Vines
Montana bank aid suspect in custody
Four men linked to a May robbery at Highwood Mont were detained in Fargo North Dakota. One suspect gave the name Clifford Rohrer as an alias, with Rohrer’s photo circulated by postal authorities. Officials reported the identified suspect among a group connected to the Montane heist.
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Montana Bank Aid
Fargo
Dunn
Argo
Paleo
Highwood
Mont
Pont Offica
Clltford Rohrer
Rohrer
Yuan
Postal Department
George
Millernia
Endurance Plane Aims For Record Flight Over Sky Marker
Chicago June 26 The endurance plane City of Chicago took off at 10 40 p m CDT tonight and set course over Sky Marker area to beat the 420 hour mark held by the St Louis dromn. The craft is piloted by Job and Kenneth unter.
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Chicago
Endulrance
Job
Kenneth Unter
St. Louis
Gas Tank Blast Kills Colorado Man
Denver June 26 UP A acetylene tank explosion killed one man and injured another six miles west of Denver where a crew was laying a natural gas flow from Arvada to Golden. W. Routh of Agra Kansas died 45 minutes after the blast and Nickerson of Fort Calling California sustained numerous cuts and bruises.
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Denver
Arvada
Golden
W. Routh
Agra
Kans
Nickerson
Fort Calling
Calo
President Hoover to Attend Glacier Park Outing
A letter from Roosevelt highway association secretary A. J. Jovian to Congresman Beart Leavitt notes President Hoover may visit Glacier Park from August 1 to 10. Officials contemplate Roosevelt Highway dedication and a new park, with confirmation expected after the president’s decision. A Roosevelt family representative will attend the dedication. the president plans a Glacier Park summer visit.
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Kaliswell
Asaurarse
Hoover
Olactor Park
Anguat
A. J. Jovian
Roosevelt Highway Association
Congroneroan Beart Leavitt
Anuther Gacler Park
Armant St
Ste Nan Nald
Roosevelt Alson
Rennarell
Roosevelt
Glacier Pari
Cornell Wins Great Race as Coast Teams Trail
Cornell's Red crew dominates a rough four mile Hudson race to claim victory over rival Pacific Coast contenders. Sophomore Robert Wilenn stars at stroke as Syracuse pressures throughout. commanding lead builds by the midriver mark despite heavy water and early drama. Navy boat sinks in unrelated incident.
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Cornell
Pacific Coast
Navy Boat
Alan J. Gous
Poughkeepsie
Pop Courtney
Hudson
Mwhacans
Charles E
Fop) Courtney
Robert M. Wwilenn
Mont Clair
Ava Auballtite
Syracuse
Eritieat
Ithreans
Ainer drill ship struck by lightning near Brockville
A lightning flash caused a roaring explosion on the drill boat J. B. King, dredging in the St Lawrence near Brockville. Of 42 aboard, 11 were rescued by U S coast guard. 3 are missing and feared dead. Coast guard hospitals, witnesses report hearing the blast, cloud of smoke seen from cottages nearby.
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Brockville
Int
St. Lawrence River
Lieven
Ligvet
Brockville Narrows
J. B. King
United States Coast Guard
Southern Cross Ends Long Dart Flight to New York
The tri motor Southern Crags landed at Roosevelt Field New York completing a cross country flight from Ireland. Pilot Webie Smith and crew were met by cheering crowds as the brief stop signaled a planned westward nonstop leg. Ongoing coverage notes a technical refueling halt in Newfoundland and continued travel across the United States.
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New York
U. S
Roosevelt Field
Ireland
Newfoundland
Traces Of Graham Found But Body Not Discovered
Utah missing flyer Maurice Graham suspected after wreckage line found southeast of Kanarra Creek. Western Air Bureau searches expand from Linz to Kanarra as authorities offer reward. rescue teams comb rugged terrain for plane and remains. Local reports say body may be found soon.
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Graham
Cedar City
Utah
Wre Ward
FICO
Macoyore
Maurice Graham
Atv
Hare
Neathera
Creek
Carch
Jimmy Janes
Waatern Air Banreau
Distriet
Woman Dies Aboard Northern Pacific Train
Elizabeth McCann 26 of St Clairville Ohio died on Northern Pacific train No 2 between Butte and Whitehall en route to her home in Pasadena California. She reportedly suffered a heart attack while crossing the Continental Divide. Her body was taken to Ldyington for shipment to Tate.
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Roveman
Suns
Elizabeth McCann
St. Clairvile
Northern Pacific
Butte
Whitehall
Ldyingaton
Tate
World Rotary Meet Hears Japanese Prince
The Rotary International gathering in Chicago heard Prince Tresaio To hugnun describe the allied nations and their efforts to protect commerce and the home country’s stability. Rotary leadership announced presidential candidates and directors, with final results due tomorrow.
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World Rotary Meet
Jap Prince
Enat Tater
Tresaio Tohugnun
Damnn
Cope Voullou
Rotary International
Prince Tolt Rotariana Jan
Jan Sen Horne
Halieling
La Paz Regime Plays Down Rebel Movement Significance
Report from La Paz notes the government minimizes the rebellion’s impact as Camacho forces control Oruro and a faction within Orica backs a new government. Officials claim loyalty to the Republic and public order despite scattered loyalties and limited uprisings.
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Dinochera
Cain
la Pax
Orin
Soma
Orica
Tin Dux
Uney
Adlanco Galindo
Josa Lanes
Merl
Aga Fande Ogorio
Tullo
Camacho
Oruro
Republic
Cnmma Andora
Haya
Amd
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Prohibition
Herbert
Great Rail Union Bank
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clevka, Freight Andlere
Anera
Abrotherhood Bank Board of Rectors
Hentinueta
U.S
Frank J. Weller
Farm Board
Denman
Wientuck
Tne
George S Milnar
Grain Atabiizatan Corporation
Granam
Big Dan
Fale
Buchow
Ruchow
Klangsu
Wan Acen
Reba
Tetnantu
Chowtrann
Trinantu
Niew Spa
Peg
Colorado
Adwang
Salt Lake
Republicaa
Spankey Longworth
Varas
Playboy
Stephen Porter
Pasges
Montana Railway Board
Glacier
AINER
U. S. Coast Guard
RGAT
Wontan Mra
W. C. Walklnte
Gold Abe
Cantala Caylen Kingaford
Webie Smith
ST P
Ginhwa Anight
LA Paz
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