Auto racing crashes injure riders at speedway events
At Indianapolis May 29 a car driven by Harold Van Goerler struck the outer wall during practice sending Bardell and others over the wall onto the lawn. Bardell suffered a head wound and bruising while Van Gorder escaped severe injuries. A second crash near Denver during three mile practice killed driver Robert W. Bean and injured two mechanics. In Chicago on May 30 four motorcyclists collided at Hawthorne race track. one rider died and several were hurt.
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Mater Speedway
Indianapolis
Ind
Dozier
Harold van Goeraler
Ol Speedway
Bardell
Speedway
van Gorder
Bardeil
George Adaslee
Denver
Coto
Sable
Robert W. Bean
Detroit
Beats
Atta E. Mauglitz
Mechandejan
Lee B. Roberta
Hutty Ball
Chicago
Amilen
Hawthorne Race Track
Harry Nixon
Dorton
Paul J. Dalley
Indapapatia O. & Hinkley
Aurora
Frank Hart
Sorknetfeld
Mans
Bandits Burn Victim At The Stake In May District
Refugee Joseph Hanefather reports a band of attackers demanded money from Americans in the May district. He says Bweazey refused to pay and his house was burned, with Bweazey’s body found at the scene. Mrs. Bweazey disappeared, believed captured for ransom. Hanefather and his family fled to Manzanillo and then the United States.
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Ban Franciacd
Banina Ato
Ajend Michaesin
Hebert Tageaskey
Michian
Elakie
Joseph Hanefather
Newport
Manzanilla
Hanefatder Aave
Ieoney
Bweagey
Hansfelder
Bweazey
Bweasena Hody
Ben
Belt
Hanafelder
Manzanillo
United States
Swragey
San Ihogy
Hours of Service Act Upheld as Constitutional
The U S Supreme Court sustains the Hours of Service Act, ruling it valid for interstate carriers and interstate commerce. Justice Hughes notes the act applies to telegraph operators and railroad workers, distinguishing it from the 1908 law. Unanimous decision states the statute governs cross border traffic and intrastate activity by those in interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Baltimore & Ohio Radivesd Company
Justicee Hughes
Peruvians Obnoxious to Haughty Chileans
In Taquique yesterday a public meeting erupted over a severe clash between Peruvians and Chileans. Demonstrators demanded the expulsion of all Peruvians from the capital, with calls for decisive action by authorities.
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Taquique
Pats
Orenolutiana
Fere Folay
Perm
Saeniate
Bere
Building notes of nearby territory
Watertown Arcade hotel to be remodeled. White Lake Worth to begin a $5,000 school building. Florence and Aberdeen plan new structures and bids open for court houses, firehouses, and retail blocks. Sioux Falls and Webster City act on school and brick projects with multiple bids and contractors.
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Dakota
Watertown
The
Mid-West .Co
Ipswich
Jall and Sherif
White Lake
White Butte
R ‘Aulkton
Flandreau
Bruce
Bruce Implement Com
Ey Jg
Strogl
First National Bank
Aberdeen D. C
Florence
Heitz
Florence—B. C. Qsheim
Cage & Jones
Pa Hardware
Mitchell G. Fs
Rileman
Hes
First Avenue East
Lawler Street
Hamm Brewing Company
St. Paul
McLaughlin
Frank Ecker
Mitler
Miler Building Company, Incorporated
J. A. Bushfeld
Webster
F. D. Irwin
J. C. Ermund
Ing
K. P
Tames Knox Taylor
Superviewing Arrchitect
Washington, D. C
United States
Huron—Barn
Parker
Pierra
F. BR. Schank
Indian Schooh
Allisgurt
Sioux Falla
Gilbert Ban
Ida Penteare Wite
Brik
Aiows Pails
Carleen & Mekhrwell
Welopka
Aches
J. K. van Tee
Architerts
Aberdeen
A. Brown
Ty. Madde
K K. Haten
Lepper
B. Hints
H. CD
H. Narresang
Walker, Miller, Norman & Cn
Waldo & James Co
Wetonka
Webster City
Camoundson
Cambridge
Vinton
Honda
Schoo
Finnal
Anet
Webster Mite
A. Wowd
Sub-Dishrick No
Cass Township
Northwest Deaths Report Multiple Local Obituaries
The funeral of Mrs. John Bader, wife of a prominent farmer, was held today after dying suddenly Wednesday. Her parents rushed from near Aurora to view her. she leaves a husband and two young children. Joseph Kremarik, 45, a farmhand near Tonhiy, died from injuries after a wagon accident on the way home. he leaves a wife and seven children. Anna Frank, over 90, died in Webster City after years as a resident in the area.
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Ridgueley
Sner
John Bader
Lown
Karamarik
Tie
Ahharen
Webster City
Anna Frank
Hushard
Pope Lashes Portugal Law In Encyclical Warning
The pope’s encyclical denounces Portugal’s separation of church and state and the expulsion of orders. It condemns restrictions on religious rites and oaths, the deposition of bishops, and laws curbing church activities as a threat to ecclesiastical rights and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pope Pius
Vatican
Portugal
Oporto
Beja
Ifbe
Casindt Torger
Sépara- Hon-denles
Fea
Wheat pushes higher in Chicago May futures
May wheat rose as traders faced delivery fears and a looming holiday. Bulls and short sellers jockeyed for position, with the May option advancing to around 1.03 to 1.10 per bushel and buyers paying up to 1.08 for premiums. The market held near top levels despite uncertain end of month dynamics.
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Chicago
Shorte
Mormon Claims for Injuries Grow in Mexico
In New Orleans on May 30 Joseph Smith of Salt Lake City said Mormons in Chihuahua, Mexico hold claims against the Mexican government totaling over 41 million for damages from insurgents and bandits during the recent revolution. He warned that unless settlements are made, the group will petition Washington for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mopmengethers
Chitmativa
Mexter
Josephmith
Salt Lake City
Washington
Chihuahua
Mr. Smith
Mexico
Mateo Subject of a Death Plot in West Texas
Revelations of a alleged plot to spark a new revolution after overthrowing leadership. Macero junior presses to lead a force amid excitement and delays in leaving for the capital to confer with President Barra. The unrest centers on government reorganization and a provisional authority.
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Paso
Tex
Slextoo
Branecisen
T. Macero, Jr
Macera
Thele Barra Com
Alhongh Sader
Petershure
Berger Resolution Beaten in Committee
Washington May 30 report says the House committee moved to table action on the Berger resolution after an inquiry into the Los Angeles dynamiting case. J C McNaamara Indianapolis debtor leader was mentioned in connection with the investigation and extradition to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Winet
Dreamland Fire Devastates Coney Island Dreamland
A massive blaze at Dreamland on Coney Island destroys Dreamland and adjacent booths, hotels, and theaters. About 200 buildings burn as nearly a third of the amusement district is wiped out. no lives are lost though many workers are left penniless. Fire starts in Hell Gate scaffold and rages for over three hours, aided by wind and high water pressure fire response. The lion exhibit is destroyed, animals escape and die, and crowds loot the carnage as responders battle the flames. Dreamland closes by midnight with emergency crews contending through the night.
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New York
Coney Island
Dreamland
Hell Gate
Dremmland
Aureery
Wee Infanta
Osges
Pantic
Bebdt
Rocky Road
Driblia
Equatorial Africa
Creowde
Draamland
Sieais
Dreanvatnd
Souney Isleand
Sinen
Locust Swarms Reported Across Regions
Reports from Washington on May 29 indicate locust swarms predicted to emerge in the system and spread toward Mexico, with authorities forecasting widespread invasion within a week or two as pest activity rises and officials urge monitoring.
Chicago Blisters Under a Terrific Summer Sun
May 23 report shows heat prostrations rising as a May heat spell tightens its grip. Weather bureau promises some relief tomorrow. Thirteen deaths attributed to heat in the region highlight the severe conditions.
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Chicago
Hierar
Alm
Tater
Weather Bureau
Tomerreer
Aviator completes Paris Madrid stage to Madrid
Pierre Vedrine, the French aviator, lands at Getafe Aerodrome Madrid at 8:06 AM as the first to finish the Madrid Burgos leg of the Paris Madrid race. He was celebrated by a lively crowd and greeted with roses and kisses, later resting in an infirmary before returning to the aerodrome for official congratulations from Madrid officials.
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Madrid
Pierre Vedrine
Burgos
Sebastian
Gilbert and Garros
Yedr
Paris
Alfonso
St Louis Man Heads Record Wheat Deal
William Lanyon, a capitalist from St Louis, forges a massive wheat deal involving over 1.9 million bushels of May wheat valued near 1 million dollars. He buys on the bull side and demands delivery at Chicago market price, 99 cents a bushel, with deliveries expected before May ends. If not delivered, shorts cover the price gap, while Lanyon holds May delivery of No 2 red wheat in sight.
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St. Louis
William Lanyon
Chicago
Lanyon
Lacyon
Danbury Farmer Accuses Woman of Bilking Him
Thomes Foulkes a Danbury farmer testifies in court that Miss Miller and her brother A Warren Miller conspired to take his money after marriage promises. He recounts she urged him to move to Los Angeles join a church and become a wealthy widow. He says she used his funds then left.
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Thicags
Mar O
Misa Miller
Phe
Los Angeles
Foulkes
Poker Sharks Make Killing on Steamer
New York May 1 9 The Liuraltania steamer carries two professional gamblers who fleece passengers. Reports say in four days they netted 14 6e9 and one victim lost 1 000 in an hour. A passenger says the action was fast and in the smoking room from 1 to 4 a m. Officials keep a sharp lookout but allow casual gambling by occasional fortune seekers.
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York
Liualtania
West East
Hostile Indians in Nevada Seek Blood
In Nevada a band of Shoshoame led by the elder cat, 23, from Duck Valley, is in Little High Stock canyon in Tamar Washes county seeking revenge for the killing of Cie Tadlan Oand. Authorities warn all prospectors to avoid the canyon. Indian Mike and four others were killed at Melly's creek February 28 during an attack on a state posse pursuing the four sicem men.
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Duck Valley
Little High Tock Canyon
Taithern Washes County
Cie Tadlan Oand
Toue Washoe
Mike
Melly's Creek
Preacher 18 Guilty of Heresy in Atlantic City
The commission found William J. Grant of Northumberland, Fa., guilty of heresy. It reported its findings to the Republican General Assembly this morning. The charge centered on alleged doctrinal declines contrary to Gal in the Bible and Freshite slang manifestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Willian J. Crant
Northumberland
Kenecal Assembly
Grant
Gal
Church Opposed to Rum for Diplomats
Atlantic City May 29 1924 closing session of the 128th general assembly of the Presbyterian church passed a resolution by acclamation urging the secretary of state to discourage intoxicants at all diplomatic functions both at home and abroad. The action followed remarks attributed to William J Bryan alleging diplomats primarily absorbed liquor in South American postings. The assembly adjourned to meet in Louisville Ky next year.
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Atlantic City
United States
Wiliam J. Bryan
Diplomatic Corps
Mquer
Mr. Bryan
Assembly
Congress
General Assembly
Louiaville
Nebraska Crime Comes to Light at Des Moines
Chief Yeager ordered the Omaha arrest of J C Stone in a case linked to the death of Miss Jennie Johnson of Bloomfield Nebraska after a stillborn birth at Mercy hospital Des Moines. Stone and the woman had traveled with two Omaha aliases Mr and Mrs John Rosen. The case will be sent to the Bloomfield county attorney as Yeager coordinates with Miss Margaret Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jes Moines
Yeager
Omaha
J. C. Stone
Mercy Hospital
Jennie Johnson
Bloomfield
Neb
Margaret Johnson
Dee Moines
Stone
John Rosen
Stott
Mrs Hichborn Returns to Mother's Home in Washington
Mrs. Filip Hichborn returns to her mother's home in Washington and plans to stay indefinitely while details of her future remain unclear. Henry H Hert Jr says there will be no reconciliation with his wife and three children, and divorce actions may follow upon his return from Black Rock Connecticut.
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Washington
Filip
Bea
Henry H. Hert Jr
State Department
Hichborn
Formey
Black Rock
Conn
Police Aid From Phone Call Sparks Investigation
A jammed dispatch reads like a garbled report as police uncover a telephone call that led to aid in a case. The fragmentary text references a central dispatcher, a mutt, and unclear financial notes amid confusion and missing details.
Taft Visitples Salted Can Trade Tale
A garbled notice notes a planned visit to Taft and references a canal dispute. It mentions discarded cans and a monetary implication tied to a penny fee, with unclear timing or parties involved.
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Wial
Ralegee
District of Mexico
Supreme Court
Lowa
Arthur-ded Ford
Inwa Canning Co
Nebraska
A. Diffenhaeter
Toren
Hieres
Andrew Cornegin
Fey
Thea
Johnsen
Cracilorck
Cracilorck, Architecd
FLOR
Cathe
G. Martington
Meady
Etiv Celery
Tim P
Celse
Mateo
Berger
Mithin
Aviator
Danbury Farmer
Nevada
Church
Bryan
Des Moines
Mrs. Hichborn
Wyilie
Bluecent
Michael
Jetit
Aeing
Grange
Rhea
Nohaman
Maida
Psat
Ishighe
Hyatt Er Suffarigg
Taft
Arhiton- Stetex
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