Desperadoes Captured as Rail Rates Weaken Fares
Illinois report details capture of a gang amid wage cut turmoil and a Chicago dispatch notes the Association of Railways Executives seeking immediate study of freight rates. Six rate groups across the country would be readjusted to ease losses since 1922, with six presidents present and a tone of restraint from any broad strike. The article reports tension over price revisions and tax-related burdens, while stressing a measured approach to relief rather than sweeping changes.
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Chicago
Association of Railways Executives
Storms and floods sweep German regions on long cloudburst
A prolonged cloudburst over Westphalia drenched towns causing widespread flooding and gas outages. Hamburg saw storms that flooded cellars while the Neckar and other streams overflowed. Torrential rains swelled rivers across Bavaria and neighboring areas with landslides reported. residents faced evacuations and damage.
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Westphalia
Westpindia
Lyentoek
Hamburg
Great Vessel Grounding Near New York City
The liner Herongaria ran aground in fog in Gravesend Bay after approaching its pier on the North River. The ship held for about four hours, listing to show damage while carrying 468 passengers including J. P. Morgan and Mrs. Nichola. Rescue and preparation followed as the vessel was warped in. A second note reports a woman lost at sea, Gerke, widow of an officer, who was said to have fallen from the Panama service while en route from New York to the West Coast.
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New York
North River
Gravesend Bay
J.P. Morgan
Crores Nichola
Mego
O Gerke
Panama
Pennsylvania
West Coast
Winter Wheat Crop To Be Bumper This Year
The Agriculture Department forecasts a bumper winter wheat crop amounting to about 852.8 million bushels, up on last year. Favorable growing weather across major producing states supports improved yields, while spring wheat faces weather-related declines. Carryover stocks and milling quality remain key factors for market planning.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Plane crash wing strike noted in Rockne disappearance report
Kansas City May 4 The Star reports witnesses saw a switch crew plane believed to be the one carrying Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne hit the wing as it skimmed a grain elevator near Winona. Foreman and engineer accounts describe the wing clip and a fire elevator impact, with later dent evidence referenced. Continued on page 7.
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Kansas City
May
Ptr
Tamte Borkar
Notreame
Wren
Wiunias City
Robert
Kane City
Kae
Stephan
Stockmen Showcase at Bozeman Sessions
About a thousand people attended the Montana State College agricultural event where stockmen displayed livestock and discussed beef production costs. Montana grass fed cattle performances impressed observers as demonstrations covered meat cutting, cattle feeding trials, and industry outlooks. Governor Erickson spoke at the banquet, noting changes in the livestock sector and predicting farmers would prevail in the current market challenges.
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Bosman
Monti Stace College
Biteimen
Uy State
Momtana
Jawa
Agriculural
D. E. Richards
M. J. Saunderson
College and Experiment Station
Erickson
Ile
Texas Triangle Leads to Husband's Murder Trial
Sanderson Texas. May 1. Mis Beasle Man Rivers Sharp and Willie Burleson are held after a preliminary hearing for the murder of W Telefus Sharp, husband of Mrs Sharp. Mrs Sharp admits a love affair with Burleson.
Canon Laws Probe Episcopal Rector Selection
New York May 6 The Episcopal Church faces reform in rector choosing after a Denver panel criticizes reliance on “white collar” factors and questions clergyman fitness. The commission urges changes to ensure pastor selection reflects mission, not class or appearance, with rural parishes urged to be led by selfless, capable clergy.
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New York
Episcopal Church
Denver
Tenuri
Pariatios
Six Children Dead in Merced School Bus Crash
A Santa Fe freight train struck a Merced school bus killing six children and injuring many others. The dead include Robert Fuller ten Dolores Epsen eight and Muriel Ket ter seven while Helen Foxelman four died of injuries and Douglas Creg ear is dying. Eyewitnesses say the bus failed to heed a warning whistle as the train approached and rescue crews scrambled to aid survivors.
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Merced
Calif
Santa Fe
Robert Fuller
Dolores Epsen
Hy Epsen
Dolores
Feminte Alir
Mare Ahall Tirtel
Muriel Ketter
Helen Foxelman
Douglas Cregear
Hell
Sealoe
Crogan
Hoxnital
Referendum proposal debated by Baskob backers
Washington in May. James M. Cargan, a Democratic finance figure, warned that if the Baskob plan for a referendum on prohibition was not accepted, supporters would be forced to accept a less favorable option. Cason stressed the national chairman's push to back a referendum, calling the platform stance “safeguarded” for anti prohibition interests.
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Washington
James M. Cargan
Fin
Cason
Democraticve
Religious Education in Schools Abolished by Madrid Edict
Madrid officials announce abolition of religious education in schools. The minister of public instruction Marcelino Nas minga states parents may have children attend classes conducted by priests at no charge if desired.
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Madrid
Sthonly
Marcelino Nasminga
Prvsts
Dry Dicks Face Murder Charges After Tiller Killing
Warrant updates stem from the killing of 27 year old Walton Tand during a search for Wanor. Federal agents Hendricks Wright Farr were to be taken into custody. Sheriff Wil Manin issued affidavits with signers unnamed. Arrests were planned near Aberdeen after consultations with Assistant US Attorney Sack.
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Columbus, Mise, May
Prohibition
Walon Tand
G. Hendricks
Aberdeen
Kerr
G. Wright
I. F. Farr
Sherifh Inti
Do Gor
United States District Attorney
Sack of
Osford
Gallatin High Paper Wins High Honors
The Aerical newspaper of Ren con Tech Portland was judged the heat high school paper in the Northwest at Whitman College press club composition. Bozeman and Portland schools placed first and third in class A.
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Walla Walls
Waah
May
Rencon Tech
Portland
Heat
Northwest
Whitman Callogy Press
Dn Jatin High
Bozeman
Moni
Anc Grant High
Seven desperadoes tied to major crimes nabbed in East St Louis raid
Authorities linked a long list of robberies and kidnapings to seven suspects captured in a dramatic East St Louis raid. The cases include a Denver mint holdup in 1922 that killed a guard, plus multi million dollar bank thefts and other incidents across the nation. The fugitives, linked to the Burke and Shelton gang lines, were pursued by a wide coalition of federal and local police before their capture.
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Chicago
Denver Mint
East St. Louis
Ilo
Fred
Long Hunt
Postoffier
Department of Justices
Miners State Highway Police
Unitaga
St. Lowis
Hoy
McWharter
Uhiergy
Inittesa
Tancolu ¢Neboy National Bank
Sant 2d
Diver To Aid Search For Missing Man In Missouri River
Late last night arrangements were made to bring diver Tron Anaronda to assist in locating the body of Spurcent Spurzenty, the son of Chief Spurcent, who went down Wednesday in the Missouri River near Canyon Ferry. City Commissioner J J Wine announced the action as a heavy search of the river began.
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Anaronda
Steve
Missouri River
Canyon Ferry
J.J. Wine
Atlantic flyer taken at behest of spouse
New York May 1 Roger Q Williams, who crossed the Atlantic to reach ambitions, was taken into custody today on a periles order of arrear obtained by his wife Calla T Williams in connection with her suit for separation. A weekly chimony and 8500 counsel fee were part of the effort by his attorney to raise the salary. The petitioner was jailed in New York County jail. Mrs Williams complained that the aviator who divorced her in California last February was planning to take the jurisdiction of the center and embark on a remand world file. They were arrested dit 21, 191s uml Nayone children.
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New York
Roger Q. Williaa
Glen Acrasa
Atlantic
Calla T. Willams
Sughard
Aylaroy
Jedgers
Mra
William
Avittar
California
Nayone Chidren
First Accident At Great Dam Project In Nevada
Tas Vegas Nevada May 11 eleven men were injured two seriously in a premature blast at Black Canyon site building the great Hoover dam project. Names Lorie and Sphints among seriously injured. this marks the first accident since work began on the project.
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Tas Vegas
Nevada
Black Canyon
Companies Inc
Hoover
Ores
Pat Lorie
Herman Sphints
Syeat Rouwldey Canyon
Son of Gov Hartley in mess in Everett
David Hartley, 24, son of Governor Toland Hartley and vice president of Clough Hartley Lumber, was freed on a $30 bond after several hours in county jail on a charge of drunkenness on the public highway. The charge was filed in justice court.
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Everett, Wash
May
David Hartley
Toland Hl. Bartley
Clough-Hartley Lanmber Company
Justice Court
Son of Aimee jilted as wedding is cancelled
May 5 Low Angles report Ralph MacPherson son of evangelist Aimee Scarple Martiners von and Miss Tera Smith end engagement. Miss Spvitn says love will not lead to marriage. Ralph left Angelud Temple to pursue evangeliatic work as mother plans return from world trip around May 16.
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Aimee Jilted
Ralph MacPherson
Aimee Scarple Martiners von
Smith
Connie
Kangna City
Markheraan
Spvitn
Ponds
Ralphwid
Angelud Temple
MacPherson
Oklahoma
Texas
Oklahoon
Cphersai
Conde
Nepviens
New Trial Denied to Leo V. Brothers in Murder Case
Chiara May 8. Judge Sabath refused another trial for Leo V. Brothers, current sentence set by the jury for the murder of Alfred Lingle, crime reporter. Brothers will not begin a 19 year term immediately in Joliet penitentiary as a 0-92 tag allowed him to perfect an appeal to the state supreme court.
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Chiara
Ludige
Joseph Sabath
Lee Vo Beathers
Alfred Lingle
Brethers
Jolie
Kidnap Tale In Chicago Area Involving Ramblers Employee
A Chicago area kidnapping involving a Ramblers railway company employee named James Hackett was reported. Hackett was abducted while driving a rambler near south Cook County and forced to accompany captors as they demanded payment. Police traced the incident through the Ramblers organization as part of the hunt for suspects.
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NEA Chieaea Bureau
James Hackett
South Cook County Rambler
Int Machine
Hhouse
Chicago
Bis
Slandon Cortis
Hackett
Pale
Tetrarintie Aeri
Rioters clash as men captains fall in Tijuana riot
Sa Ding Calif May 8 political strife erupts as rioters attack Mayor Minuet Riggel Menestilea and aides. Seven on the mayor's side, including Jose Andiavian and Yr Lo Robert, beatings occur. a secretary to the mayor is shot. The mayor is uninjured, and Demingues reportedly resigns amid unrest. Officials blame factional strife and labor leaders. students and teachers report town tension rising.
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Tijuana
Sa Ding
Cal
Tiana
Mesivan
Barler
Ios
Miler Qanethel
Roque Sabi
Ues Priv
Minuet Riggel
Riders in Winnipeg Out Dank Carica
Three bandits who robbed the Boe Minimon Mink of Canada here today netting more than 87,000 after a foiled effort wounded Manezer Bilett Tucker. Tucker was shot when he did not raise his arms, as the trio fled in an automobile. they were later captured by police.
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Winnipeg
Mey
Canada
Fae
Manezer Bilett Tucker
Five Boys Drown After Boat Overturns at Lake Worth
In Texas at Lake Worth a boat carrying five Negro youths from Roanoke High School overturned. All passengers died, witnesses report a man and a woman attempting rescue. Officials at Fort Worth identify the victims and press for safety reminders on water recreation.
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Lake
Texas
Attack Upon Veterans Sparks Pension Clash In Georgia
Senator Walter F. George told the Disabled American Veterans convention in Atlanta that the Hoover administration shows poor grace warning of pension costs. He backed overriding Hoover’s veto on the adjusted service loan bill and criticized 4 1/2 percent loan charges on veterans. He argued the administration would be at fault if pension issues arise, noting Mellon sold bonds at under two percent.
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Atlanta
Walter F. George
Georgia
Convention of
Disabled American Veterans of Georgia
Hoover
Treasury Mellon
Hut
Daring Japanese Airman Descends in Ru riles
Naiho island Tturtp May 9 Seiji Yoshihara descended to the bay after flying about 123 miles from Nemuro Japan on his staged course from Tokyo to the United States. Los Angeles May 9 two men were convicted of first degree murder for the fatal stabbing of deputy city marshal Perman Calderwood on December 22 while fleeing a robbery. Jury recommended no leniency. both face the death penalty.
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Naiho
Hurties
Seiji Yoshihara
Nemuro Japan
Tokyo
United States
Los Angeles
Viann Wadson
Robert O'Neil
Perman Calderwoo
Denver bootlegger slain in old war over booze graft
In Denver a violent clash over control of illegal liquor led to a shooting. Carlino and another man were wounded, while Josephine Carlino’s widow and Bron Mauro, a Pueblo man, identified the killer as Mauro. Police noted a lookout posted at the Carling home as part of a broader war for whiskey influence.
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Denver
Sant Cartino
North Dent
Wisghar
Dean
Toe Collecti
Pueblo
Josephine Tartan
Bron Mauro
Coblets
Inves- Ceaters
Carlino
Mauro
Carling
Poison Plan At Idaho Prison Revealed Inmate Memo
Boise report cites an intimate of the Idaho penitentiary claiming Lyda Southard would take poison if capture looms. The statement, given to Warden By B Thonts fouiy Chiat Tyda Lombard, recounts a conversation with the missing woman before she escaped the Wanes ware. Inmates noted the plan involved scaling walls with improvised tools and a rope of braided blankets.
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Boise, Kubo
Idaho Penitentiary
Thonts Fouiy Chiat Tyda Lombard
Chee Wader
European plan outlined by Breland in chamber speech
Foreign Minister Aristide Breland explained the continent seeking unity through a proposed Austro German Confederation. He warned the plan has not been finalized and urged cooperation with other European states to advance the project.
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Yaris
Aristide Breland
Kik Wolleteg
Ui Chanber
Muronsan Tinion
Ciatoma Wnion
Pivd
Poplace
Keane
Genova
Inquiry into Cantor deposition to continue in Senate committee
Washington May 8 Chairman Nye of the Senate campaign funds committee said the inquiry into the deposition of anti Smith funds in 1428 by Hishon James Cantor could be completed without testimony from the bishop or Mine Adaba. Barrroughs Kia treasurer had refused to testify. The committee chairman said other witnesses would be called in the near future.
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Washington
Nye
Senate Campaign
Hishon James Cantor
Adaba
Barrroughs
Kia
Slayer Driven Insane by Extravagance of His Wife
A court report details George Selmetier, age 49, convicted of murder in a crime following his wife’s lavish spending. The jury returned a death sentence, but the state supreme court later overturned, delaying appeals as defense counsel sought clarity on the death penalty.
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Grerinsta
Comins
Lithia
Ated
Matheas
Andidnes
Neckar
File
Bane
Minehaul
New York City
Russia
Australia
Argentina
Rockne
Pont Found
Ping Norible
Moniork
Vandry Vonese
Montana
Alfred Atkinson
Wallis Mundexoper
Episcopals
NTO. Cras
Baskob
Gallatin High Paper
Capa Carryeon
Benest
Gov. Hartley
Everett
LEO V. Brothers
Sant
Divsutiehertion
Wiel
Mayer Menender
Rafel Slorra
Domiingues
Domingues
Lahor
OHOUT
Dank Cagrica
Mellon Horrows
Ruriles
Lyda Southard
Disney
Europe
ATO. Gannos Actwitis
Walla
George Selmetier
Stasee
von CO
Bayer
Bla Young
Bey
State Supreme Court
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Uires
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