Capone Henchmen Raid Saloon Districts in Chicago
AP reports from federal and local police that Al Capone operatives last week seized 11 saloons and resorts once run by Matt Kolb on the northwest side. The Herald and Examiner says these actions signal a looming gang war with Kolb factions losing control over gambling, liquor, and other illicit enterprises. Matt Holl, once Kolb’s chief, allegedly ran lucrative operations across the northwest area, including Morton Grove and nearby towns.
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Montanan Lost Near New York Lake Tragedy
A Montanan woman and two men disappeared after a boat sank in a frozen New York lake near Sacandaga while attempting to rescue a salibout. Robbe and Ming Lives allegedly waited aboard the boat for help as the craft filled with water. The trio drifted in icy water about 400 yards from shore before deciding to swim for safety.
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Fisherman swept to death off rock at Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay California reports the death of a fisherman swept from a rock while fishing. The victim, identified as Bentley, son of A W Bentley, sales manager of an international fish company, belonged to a prominent coastal family. He died after the large wave hurled him from the rock near Bedrawner Lobitag Beach.
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A. W. Bentley
International Fish Company
Army Air Fleet Pulls Off Grand Maneuvers in Ohio Review
Wairfield Air Depot Dayton Ohio May 17 Army air armada of 500 Army planes passes in review before about 200000 spectators with one forced landing to a bomber from Langley Field Virginia near Union City Indiana. Lieutenant Leonard Harmon damages a wing but plane is repaired and returned. Formations in close echelon draw gasps as officers note near perfect precision.
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Grand Maneuvers
Ohio Review
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Ohio
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Wheat Powwow Opens With Russia and U S Tough Stance
London dispatch says the United States and Soviet Union will push opposite positions at the world wheat conference opening in London. Washington seeks production and price controls while Moscow pushes grain export plans. The talks hinge on farm policy, rationing, and surpluses, with Canada also holding a stake as stocks mount. The outcome remains uncertain as delegates weigh market reach and farm interests.
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Canada
Man shoots wife after prolonged quarrel at ranch home
May 27 at a Dale Forest area ranch, O Kotthken fatally shot his wife after a years long feud escalating from threats and a recent quarrel. The couple’s 13 year old daughter and another relative had left the scene as Kotthken reportedly claimed self defense after his wife advanced with a gun and a heavy stick.
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Three Firemen Hurt in Spokane Collision
Spokane, May 17. Three men injured in a collision between a fire truck and a touring car early Friday remained unconscious tonight. A. A. Pendleton, W. T. Clink, both firemen, and Edward Doje, a janitor, suffered fractured ribs and internal injuries with little hope for recovery.
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France Protests Austro German Trade Plan Memo
France outlines a formal protest against the Austro German customs union plan. A government memorandum will be presented to the League of Nations council detailing three objections. It argues the union would undermine Austria’s economic and political independence, strain most favored nation provisions, and present a fait accompli that risks a broader economic conflict.
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Germany
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Tragic Club Incident Ends in Officer’s Death
A young man fatally shoots Officer Jesse Taylor after an argument with a club manager named Charles Garbett. He then turns his weapon on himself following a brief chase by police, leaving the scene after a volley of gunfire. The incident occurred in Washington and Montgomery, New Hampshire.
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Counterfeit Ring Dismantled in Butte Arrests Made
Patrolman Tom Martin arrested two women and four men in Butte on charges of passing counterfeit money, leading to the capture of a ring blamed for flooding the state with lead dollars. Those arrested include R. J. Shervin, 31, Mrs. R. J. Shervin, 21, and Mollie Brehn, 18. Further details continue on page 24.
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Helena Runaway Lads Not Found After Wide Search
Helena authorities continued a long search for two missing youths named Tavey Cam Jr. and Tuckie Dome, last seen near the Highland area. The boys, sons of local residents, vanished during an outing with relatives and friends, prompting patrols and inquiries across the district. Continued coverage promised on page two.
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Eleven Injured In Lsbon Bomb Blasts
Madrid reports eleven injured in bomb blasts across the city center during a presidential celebration. The blasts occurred near Calle Eugenie das Santos by Lucía Square as crowds gathered for the event. No further details on casualties or responsables provided.
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Aimee McPherson Returns to Temple Duties in Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson directs a busy Sabbath program at Angelus Temple after a world tour. She announces a new song “The Four Square Gospel,” learned on the train from New York. Her daughter Todberia’s marriage to William Smythe is noted but a reunion with Todberia’s mother, Mrs Minnime Kennedy, is not planned.
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William Bradley Smythe
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Japan to Cut Army Divisions in Defense Cost Shakeup
Tokyo May 17 Japan plans to trim military outlay by proposing a reduction of land forces from 17 to 14 divisions. The move, part of an administrative reform, would shed an estimated 26 000 to 30 000 personnel, with recommendations to be presented after the supreme military conference in June.
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Supreme Military Conference
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Bruening Center Party Suffers Defeat in Oldenburg Diet Election
In Oldenburg Free State May 17 AP reports Chancellor Bruening's center party suffered a substantial defeat in today's diet elections. Early unofficial returns show fascists winning 19 seats, centrists losing five, social democrats dropping four of 15, and communists rising from one to three.
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Social Democrats
Kansas City Pianist Threatens Suit Over Impostor Claim
Alla Moszkowski, a Kansas City pianist, threatens to sue Mrs. Albert Einstein after alleging she was deceived by Moszkowski who claimed to be the daughter of the late composer Moritz Mostkowski. The case centers on asserted deception and identity claims tied to Europe.
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Aloritz Mostkowski
Musici
Train collision kills seven in wreck near Dewitt
A freight train struck a car at a crossing, killing seven people including three young Berner siblings and their parents. The victims, from Dewitt, were all in the car when the Columbine passenger train hit it despite warning signals.
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Hein
Martha Berner
Merona Ferner
Bermtelte Berner
Monica Mernern
Arnold Berner
Mildred Byers
Walter Mumford
Mrs York Fatally Injured In Auto Plunge At Arrowreck
Len York, husband of the president of the Syma York Printing Co of Boise, died or injured as their automobile plunged about 800 feet over a steep grade into Arrowreck Reservoir. Mrs York was killed by a deep head wound. The couple were en route to Boise when the car left the grade and rolled down.
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Len York
Syma-York Printing Company
Af Rolse
Catholics Pray for Faithful in Austria and Russia
In Detroit on May 17 more than 17,000 Catholic youths gathered at the University of Detroit stadium to pray a solemn mass for the Catholic faithful in Austria and the Russian campaign against religion in the Soviet Union.
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University of Detroit
Thussia
Fires strike Japan with widespread death and damage
Reports from Tokyo describe a series of fires across Japan causing many deaths and extensive property loss. A cinema blaze in Kinokomachi, Gamma prefecture trapped about 180 people, with 0 in serious condition. Niigata saw 70 houses burned. a fire engine accident injured 21. Alita lost 600 homes with unknown casualties. Mateue City reported 700 buildings destroyed.
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Kinokomachi
Gamma
Mimin Wonton
Speed Holman Dies In Omaha Air Show Crash
Renowned stunt pilot Speed Holman perished during a daring act at the Omaha air races. The craft failed in a ground impact after a headline stunt, trapping him in the fuselage as spectators watched in shock.
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Tariff clash pits Maryland Republican and Tennessee Democrat
In Washington on May 17 Senator Goldsborough of Maryland and Representative Burns of Tennessee jousted over tariff policy. Goldsborough mocked a Tennessee Democrat proposal calling it a threat to a general tariff revision while Burns criticized tariff measures as harming foreign trade.
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BRIT AIRMEN DRIVEN FROM BASE BY SNAILS BRIT AIRMEN DRIVEN FROM BASE BY SNAILS
London May 18 The Daily Mail reports from Hasra Irak that a sailing team compelled the British Royal Air Force to abandon its base at Lake MWubhaniya near Bagdad. The intended camp site swarmed with snails carrying bilharzia germs, a disease known to affect troops in world wars, and called El Harris by locals.
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Pope speaks with sadness on riot after Spanish deaths
In a live address the pope spoke of sorrow over rioting in Spain and the burning of religious houses. He condemned violence and said there is responsibility for the unhappy events while noting uncertainty in news reports. He spoke to a church delegation in Thame marking the labor encyclical anniversary.
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Woman 76 Leaps to Death From Trestle in Oregon
Eugene Oregon May 17 A woman identified as Mrs Florence Aldous 78 of Walton Oregon fell from a trestle while attempting to jump to safety as a hale struck her causing fatal injuries. The incident occurred this afternoon and authorities reported the death.
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Rabies Epidemic on Coast Warned by Health Chief
Dr Gillen S Porter state director of public health warned of rising rabies prevalence on the coast, noting the south and especially Los Angeles and Orange counties show higher cases. He urged strict dog and cat controls as the core defense against the disease whose reservoir is stray dogs and cats.
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Tragic Suicide Near Berkeley After Rejected Suitor
In Berkeley California on May 17 Charles Thamas Ayer, 24, reportedly shot himself after being denied admittance to a girl's apartment. The incident followed a five year acquaintance with Irene Reep who said the relationship ended when she learned he was married.
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Miner Jack Thomas Drowns After Creek Fall Near Wallaca
Jack Thomas, 55, a veteran miner and aide, died early today after reportedly striking his head on a boulder and tumbling into a creek about 10 miles from Wallaca while Tod Love rode along the highway.
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Tahoe
May
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Tod Love
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Slide at Big Dam Kills Two Workers at Boulder Project
Two workmen were killed and a third badly hurt at the Artoona portal of the Boulder dam diversion tunnel. Andrew Lane, a foreman known to hard rock men in the West, and Mary Loree of Globe, Arizona, died. Henry Ludwig received hospital treatment after escaping under a rock slide.
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Boulder Dam
Andrew Lane
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Globe
Ariz
Henry Ludwig
Nera
Egypt election riots kill and wound many in Egypt turmoil
Cairo May 17 Nine persons were killed and 30 wounded as election disorders erupted across Egypt. Rioters clashed with troops at Milgnarr in Lower Egypt after the death of a police subcommandant. A British subject was killed and another rioter injured in Zainab, police firing into a crowd at Sundra. Train derailment near Nanamhore reported. Ballot boxes stolen in several provinces.
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Rathi Hin
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