Son Aims to Avenge Father’s Murder in Chicago
Tony Devon, son of a saloon owner killed hours earlier, escapes custody to seek vengeance. Police hunt him and the murderer through a night of threats and potential further tragedy. The killing drew calls for retaliation from relatives as rivals and associates from Sicily-linked groups react to the violent act.
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Chicago
Tony Devon
Tony Devone
Big Joe Cotota
Coola
Pipino
Sicily
Devane
Passavant
Butler affronts Roosevelt at Oyster Bay church
At Christ Church in Oyster Bay on a Sunday, President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt faced a provoking scene as a villager named Butler blocked the path on a bicycle and hurled an insult at the president during arrival. Secret service agents moved Butler away as the presidential party proceeded to attend services.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Sagamore Hill
Butler
Oyerer Bay
Union Prepares for War in Denver
Denver reports the Typographical union adopted sensational resolutions Sunday warning citizens that any attempt to drive union printers from town will be met with self defense, regardless of law, as union men defend their rights.
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Union
Denver
Col
Allignee
Woman in Georgia Roughs Man With Cowhide at Church Door
In Buchanan Georgia Mrs Josie Harrison postmistress and her sister armed with a revolver and a cowhide confronted Alex Murray as he neared a church. Murray a wealthy young man visiting Harrison's daughter was struck and cut by the assailants. He cried out drawing the congregation, after which Harrison stopped and surfaced a document declaring slander.
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Harrison
Murray
Fire Destroys Home After Dog Alerts Family
In Elizabeth New Jersey a barking dog awoke Rica rd Jennings at 239 Jefferson Ave Sunday. He found his house on fire and his 5 year old son rescued with difficulty by firefighters. The dog died in the blaze and a policeman had already alerted authorities.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Ava
Ricard Jennings
Jefferson Av Nm
Ata
Jennings
Woman Dies of Heart Trouble in Quarrel Controversy
Mrs. Virginia Mahaffey aged 68 of Anderson became enraged during a quarrel between her husband and Walter Hoss and dropped dead from heart trouble. The incident occurred in Anderson, Indiana, on August 2. No other injuries were reported.
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Anderson
Ind
Wirginia Mahaffey
Walter Hoss
Williamson Man Dies After Clerk Refuses License
In Williamson West Virginia on a Monday a man entered the circuit clerk’s office asking for a marriage license but lacking funds to pay the fee. After being refused the permit he left the room and collapsed, dying of heart-related neurubia. He died of heart disease per the report.
King Edward Wanches the Yats at regatta with royal party
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived on the royal yacht Viera and Albert for the annual regatta at Wight. The royal couple, now back from Ireland, attended as Empress Wiltane’s race featuring Meiver who won the prize cup worth 11 guineas amid a west wind and perfect racing conditions.
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Wight
Kine Edwand
Quen Alexandra
Viera
Albert
Ireland
Emperor Wiltane
Meiver
Miles is Boom For Galr Commander Milestone
Gen Miles is touted as a possible commander chief of the Go R if he retires, with Ange and finance leaders backing his candidacy. A large veterans delegation from Washington and vicinity will travel to San Francisco for the annual encampment, Aug 7, amid interest in the field. Main rivals include Gen John Black of Chicago, Gen Daniel Bosik of New York, and John B Meira of this city.
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San Francisco
Ange
Miles
Galt
Washington, Aur
Washington
Vicinity
Tor Sin Feanvisco Tec
Go. R
Uch
Iechief
John Black
Carcage
Thomas J Stewart
Norristown
Ger
Daniel Bosikh
New York
John B. Meira
X. Tribune
Big Land Swindle in Breathitt County Kentucky
In Breathitt and surrounding counties a land swindle by the United States Syndicate is exposed. Officials are alleged to be involved in a scheme selling Reynolds grant land claims in Breathitt Wolfe and nearby areas. Purchasers paid for deeds and recording fees to the county clerk, then face tax demands despite the syndicate lacking any title. Washington postal authorities issued a front order, returning all letters to senders.
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Ington
Kentucky
Breathitt
Wolfe
Reynolds
Uso Shorei
Washington
Treas
Bodies found with throats cut in Worcester yard
In Worcester on Sunday at 1130 p m the bodies of F P Egan and Mrs Sadie Booth both of Spencer were found with their throats cut in the dooryard of T F Sawyer beside Orange hall Police theory holds the man killed the woman then used a razor on himself Egan was a traveling shoemaker once employed in Spencer Mrs Booth had long been separated from her husband
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Worcester
Mass
F. P. Egan
Sadie Booth
Spencer
T. F. Sawyer
Orange Hall
Droth
Egan
Footh
Home Rule Debate Follows Address Inquiry
In London on Aug 3 the House of Commons heard Coronial Secretary Chamberlain accept May’s address to form a committee to inquire into the home rule question. Responding to Maurice’s question, President of the Board of Trade Gerald Balfour promised investigation into American claims that British manufacturers gain cheaper machinery and that US trade has suffered.
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London
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Keng Ealward
Maurice 1
Mberal
Leicestershire
Board of Trade
Gerald Balfour
United States
Great Britain
Bank Holiday in London Town Draws Heavy Exodus
London observers report Monday August 2 as a bank holiday with the city nearly deserted. Showers occurred at intervals and many residents fled to the countryside. Numerous afternoon newspapers did not publish.
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London
Bank Haliday
Ciy
California prune crop to drop to two thirds of last year
California prune growers report an estimated crop about two thirds of 1927, totaling roughly 13.9 million pounds. Tone notes wide irregularity across districts, with Santa Clara and Banner prune districts hardest hit, while overall quality remains good though season is variable. Labor and storage concerns persist as operators adjust to uncertain yields.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Srge
Santa Clara County
Marth
Trentia
No pope elected as smoke signals ongoing in Rome
In Rome on August 3 cardinal electors failed to choose a successor to Pope John XXIV. Smoke arose at the Sistine Chapel indicating no result after today’s ballots. Observers stood in St Peter’s Square as ongoing religious leadership uncertainty persisted with votes continuing.
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Rome
Canelave
Sisnie Chapel
Kerry
Suer
Lee
Saa
Births Deaths Marriages in Toledo area and region
Birth notices list several newborns with parent names and locations including Conner and Alice, Woo and Burmete, and Mamie Adame in the city. Death notices mention Florence Pfeiger and Cecil Thissmann among others, with ages and causes noted briefly. Marriages record Clifford Bosh and Mabel Myrider, plus Glenn Diller and Nettie Anderson Davis. Building permits and grain and stock market items complete the page with Chicago live stock prices and Toledo grain quotes.
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Clifford Bosh
Mabel Myrider
Unel Vt
Fewin
Agnes Mo Seribnes
Sibert A. Diller
Nettie Anderson
Davis
Deserters Leave Hoodooed Vessel at San Francisco
San Francisco reports the iron tug Annagonia owned by Clink and Soy of Greenock Scotland was deserted by all hands while tied up. The ship has a notorious past tied to the Margaret B. Cornwell case, with the crew wary of finding a new crew and the vessel repeatedly renamed by successive owners. Meanwhile Indianapolis circles a free trial offer for Dr David Kenneny’s Favorite Remedy via mail leads.
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San Francisco
Annagonia
Clink & Soy
Greenock
Scotland
Margaret B. Cornwell
P. S&s. Morea
Indianapolis Corporation
Lavin Kennedy
Rondont
N.Y
David Kemneny
David Kenneny
Visiting Ireland UE Stramshin Agents Sell Tickets
Fragmentary note reports agents offering many tickets and urging buyers to act quickly. Readable names or places are unclear, but the message centers on ticket sales and a prompt purchase request.
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Ireland
Wall Street notes and market reports from New York
A compact telegram digest covers banking, steel orders, and plant capacity, with phrases on loan levels, dividends, and earnings. It lists commodity and stock figures, wheat and rail traffic notes, and New York grain and livestock prices, plus Chicago grain and provisions updates.
Markets Reread Across War Era New York Stocks
Markets opened dull in New York with mixed activity across rail, sugar, and banking issues. The day saw early declines followed by modest gains as traders weighed industrials, grain, and bond movements amid shifting demand.
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New York
Oneniog
Tramsac
Apie
Dessin Ns
St Sugar
Manhattan
Nice
Aiden
Mesa Cortral
Wwe
Indianapolis Live Stock Cattle Prices and Receipts
Market summary for Indianapolis cattle with varied classes and weights. Notable ranges include best cows and calves, prime export cows, and feeding steers from 800 to 1,100 pounds. Receipts totaled 10 shipments with prices hovering higher. sheep and lamb markets show light arrivals and steady to higher quotes. Entires mention mixed trades and bulk sales, with overall lift in tone.
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Chicago
UNION
H.gelg
East Buffalo
N. Y
Indianapolis
Seabin
Notice for Seated Proposals to City School Board
Notice from the board of school commissioners of Indianapolis inviting sealed proposals for foundations and additions to Shurtridges. Bids must include a certified cashier’s check to the board for trust company protection. Proceeds remain property of the board. the right to reject all bids is reserved.
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Board of School Commissioners
Indianapolis
Garline Ibrar
TNS
Dar Nd Panay
Vor
Spenitic Megut & Holor
Kael
Ins
Gianapolis
Uediansatin
Les
EB. Cleland
Buelaces
Tet Watlan Fee Gays
Cincinnati Live Stock Market Snapshot
Cincinnati stock market recap shows mixed cattle and hog prices with receipts and bids noted. Shippers report varied feeder cattle values while dairy and sheep figures appear inconsistent in the Aug 40 report from Cincinnati.
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Koo
Cincinnati
Ang
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Belge Citar Federal Galon Surety
Lewes Brewing Comuscny
Hope Tits
Indiana Manufacturing Co
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Peserin Bais Ans van Camp Hardware
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