Jury Fails to Agree in Peacock Murder Trial
In Rowan county, jurors failed to reach a verdict by 3:00 pm in the murder case against Dr. J. W. Peacock of Thomasville for the shooting of Chief James B. Taylor. Deliberations began at 6:30 pm the previous evening and continued through the day, with jurors requesting alienist testimony from Dr. Anderson, Dr. Taylor, and Dr. Hall.
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Lexington
Rowan County
J. W. Peacock
Thomasville
James B. Taylor
Finley
W. H. R. Jenkins
Salisbury
Jenkins
Anderson
Taylor
Hall
Peacock
Dr. Peacock
Court House
Sims Recalled From England Amid Navy Probe
Rear Admiral Sims had his leave revoked by Secretary Denby and must report to the Navy Department. The action followed speculation over remarks about Sinn Fein sympathizers in London. In Cleveland, Catherine Kaber and daughter Marion McArdle faced murder charges in the Kaber case and were held without bond as a preliminary hearing set for June 28.
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Washington
Sims
England
Denby
Mr. Denby
Sinn Fein
United States
London
Admiral Sims
Naval Secretary
Secretary of the Navy
Cleveland, O
New York
Catherine Kaber
Daniel B Kaber
Lakewood
Marion McArdle
Kaber
Jury Reopens Seay Murder Trial as Mob Gathers
In Florence Alabama juror illness delays trial of F Whit Seay charged with murdering his wife. A large crowd camps outside Lauderdale county jail through the night with a heavy deputy guard fearing an attempt to spirit Seay away. The crowd insists on public handling of the case and watches the jail vigil.
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Florence
Aua
Goode
F. Whit Seay
Seay
Lauderdale County
Mitchell
Newspapers Warned Against Slacker List Exploitation
War department warns North Carolina papers not to publish or amplify cases from slacker lists. They warn misrepresentation could prejudice the draft and urge obtaining war department reports before printing. Also notes Corporation Commission may dismiss Southern Bell petition for higher phone rates and mentions local officials visiting Cleveland Springs for a press association session.
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Raleigh
War Department
John van B. Metts
North Carolina
Metts
Selective Service
Selective Service Regulations
Adjutant General of the Army
State Corporation Commission
Southern Bell Telephone Company
United States
Commission
O. Max Gardner
0. M. Mali
Shelby
North Carolina Press Association
Cleveland County
Cleveland Springs
Messrs. Gardner and Muir
Piedmont
Lina
Longest Suspension Bridge Proposed for Delaware Crossing
A Philadelphia report recommends a Delaware river suspension bridge from Philadelphia to Camden as the world’s longest. The 1,750 foot main span and 8,190 foot overall length would cost about 28 million dollars and aim for completion by July 4, 1925 at a planned world’s fair site in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Camden
Board of Engineers
Pennsylvania and
New Jersey Bridge Commission
Wife Saves Farmer from Bull Attack Near Harrisburg
Harrisburg June 11. Howard G. McGowan former legislator and noted agriculturist of Berks County was gored by an angry bull on his farm near here yesterday and was rescued from death by his wife. He was reported in critical condition.
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Harrisburg
Howard G. McGowan
Berris County
McGowan
Factory Workers Decrease 2 Percent in New York
The New York state department of labor reported a further 2 percent drop in manufacturing workers across the state. Reductions were mainly in metal chemistry and paper and printing industries, attributed largely to strikes.
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Albany
New York State
State Department of Labor
Coney Island Labor Dispute Threatens Sunday Food Supply
NEW YORK June 11 Coney Island faces a labor clash as sausage-stuffer workers vote to shorten shifts to eight hours while employers demand ten hours at lower pay. Conferences failed to reach a deal, risking reduced hot dog availability for visitors on Sunday.
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New York
Coney Island
Chicago plans city pier pageant and progress exposition
Chicago officials announce a July 30 to August 14 pageant on the $5 million municipal pier extending 3000 feet into Lake Michigan. The event mixes a major business show with a large amusement program, naval maneuvers, and a mass song festival featuring thousands of singers.
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Chicago
Lake Michi
Gan
Municipal Pier
Central
South America
United States
Thompson
United States Naval Reserves
Commission Denies Bell Telephone Rate Increase
RALEIGH June 11 The State Corporation Commission denied Southern Bell Telephone Company's request for a 24.23 percent rate rise in North Carolina. Last week the commission granted a flat about 10 percent increase on home and business lines. Rehearing was requested Thursday claiming current rates fail to yield a fair return.
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Raleigh
State Corporation Commission
Southern Bell Telephone Company
North Carolina
Impressive Funeral for Col. Galbraith in Cincinnati
More than 4000 packed Music Hall for the funeral of Col F W Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion killed in an Indianapolis car crash. Reverends Hergt McMillin Theodore Roosevelt Jr Heinz and Knecht officiated with Cavalry Episcopal Church choir singing Lead Kindly Light and America. The Scottish Rite held the ceremonial before a large funeral procession to Spring Grove cemetery for vault burial ahead of Arlington honors.
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Cincinnati
Music Mall
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
American Legion
Indianapolis
John Hergt
France
Frederick McMillin
Navy
Theodore Rosevelt, Jr
Victor Heinz
Marcel Knecht
United States
Cavalry Episcopal Church
America
Cincinnat
Spring Grove Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
Colima Volcano Shows Signs of Life in Mexico
Mexico City May 27 reports say Colima in Jalisco is emitting smoke and steam like Popocatepetl, raising worry among locals though geologists see little chance of eruption. The piece notes Popocatepetl’s recent activity in Puebla and mentions expert assessments of both mountains.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Colima
Jalisco
Popocatepetl
Puebla
Revision of Immigrant Law Sought
A resolution introduced by Representative Johnson of Washington proposes admitting immigrants who sailed for the United States on or before June 8 under full country quotas rather than a 20 percent monthly cap. The plan allows ships to bring in the full quota from any country as quickly as ships can carry them, while respecting the existing legal quota ceilings.
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House
Representative Johnson
Washington State
Judge suspends sentence over muzzled dog in New York
In New York on June 10 Judge Short suspended Sam Short’s sentence after he promised to keep his dog muzzled. The case centers on the animal’s disturbance and the promise was a condition for mercy.
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New York
League Meets in Sept Establishes Court of International Justice
Geneva June 11 The second assembly of the League of Nations to meet September 5 will focus on establishing the permanent court of international justice whose statutes signed by 33 states are out for ratification. The provisional program lists 25 items including coven ant amendments armament reduction Bolivia’s mediation request with Chile and appointing four non permanent council members.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Permanent Court of International Justice
League
Bolivia
Chili
Seal hunt to begin on Pribilof Islands this summer
Seattle reports the government aims to process about 30 000 seal skins from the Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea. Slaughter starts in June and runs through summer with 28 000 seals taken last year. The navy’s Saturn brings supplies and eight expert farriers. a modern water system is being shipped to improve native living conditions.
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Seattle
Wash
Pribilof Islands
Bering Sea
Alaska
U.S. S. Saturn
Navy Department
Transport Service
Saturn
St. Louis
Mail Car Bandit Escapes After Hold Up Near Portland
Roy Gardner, a mail car bandit en route from San Francisco to the state prison, escaped federal officers at Castle Rock by pistol challenge and stealing weapons and $200. A second escape with aid from other prisoners was reported as Gardner leaped from a car window and a posse pursued him. He had previously been moved to Sacramento to locate a mail sack hidden near a tree containing bonds.
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Portland
Orc
Roy Gardner
San Francisco
Castle Rock
Gardner
Sacramento
Child's Body Found in Moorestown Slaying Probe
The mutilated body of seven year old Matilda Russo was found in the cellar of Louis Lively, a 25 year old Black man, near her Moorestown home. Police sought Lively in connection with the death after discovering the corpse yesterday.
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Moorestown
N. J
Matilda Russo
Louis Lively
Jin J
Lively
Russo
East Second Street
Fast Moorestown
Philadelphia
Cotton futures rise modestly on liquidation in New York
In New York on June 11 a moderate cotton market session saw gains as July contracts advanced on liquidation of the prior week. Opening prices were steady to up two points, with active months trading 2 to 14 points higher. July at 12.35, October 13.14, December 13.63, January 13.74, March 14.00.
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New York
Lenine A Wolke Hunter Still Cheerful, Say Friends
Esthenia Reval June 11 Nikolai Lenine head of the Bolshevik government has taken up wolf hunting with Krilenko and recently returned from a drive at Zabidovo. Those who know Lenine say he remains the most cheerful man in Russia, shielding himself from detailed work at the Kremlin while shaping speeches and pamphlets advocating changes from strict communism. Lenine and his wife live simply in a few rooms, while their views differ on political pace yet they get along.
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Russia
Reval
Esthenia
Nikolai Lenine
Moscow
Lenine
Krilenko
Red Army
Zabidovo
The
Kremlin
Zbyszko to Meet Lewis for World Heavyweight Title
Stanlius Zbyszko and Ed Lewis are scheduled to wrestle in Rochester on June 27 for the world heavyweight title. The bout is set to determine the champion in a clash described as a major pro wrestling headline in the city.
Prospects Bright for Disarming Conference
Washington June 11 prospects for an international conference on disarmament were considered bright in the administration and diplomatic circles after informal responses from several governments to the United States preliminary conference proposal. No definite steps yet but preliminary moves are under way and a lengthy process is expected to bring about the conference.
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Washington
United States
Judge Delays Sentence in Wake County Robbery Case
Raleigh June 11 Federal court recessed for luncheon at 2 PM with Judge Connor yet to pronounce sentence on A. J. Honeycutt of Wake County who was found guilty of receiving stolen roads from an interstate shipment, knowing them stolen.
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Raleigh
Connor
A. J. Honeycutt
Wake County
Italy records 55 million work days lost to strikes
Rome reports from the ministry of labor show 55 000 000 days of work were lost last year due to strikes across wage disputes political actions and farm unrest. Textile and transport workers generated the largest losses with 212 and 1387 strikes respectively, impacting hundreds of thousands of workers.
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Rome
Italy
Ministry of Labor
Weather Outlook For Next Week In South Atlantic States
Weather forecasts from Washington on June 11 predict normal temperatures and generally fair conditions across the south Atlantic states. Scattered thunder showers are possible, with temperatures slightly above normal late in the week.
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Washington
South Atlantic
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