Portland Exposition Nearing Completion For June Opening
Special to the Sun Portland May 3 with six weeks to opening day the Lewis and Clark exposition shows finished progress. Nine major buildings near completion include 56 percent for US government and 90 percent for main and European exhibits while 12 state structures rise. Opening day ceremonies start June 2 with President Hoover pressing the opening signal from the government peninsular and chimes after a synchronized countdown as ships and bells herald the world fair.
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Portland
United States
Peninswa
Goulds Lake
Thermines and Mictiilorgy
Wittamette
Hells and Church
Hells
Peninsuila
Gold mine fraud trial reveals misused funds and legal clash
Dr. Johnston admitted to launching stock schemes after visiting Indianapolis and tying $350,000 in Fletcher bank securities to the mine. Winnie claims Johnston misrepresented payments and profits while asserting the mine’s value. Winnie walked free after court actions, with testimony suggesting prior stock plans and financing from Physio Medical College funds.
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Physio-B Medical College
Fletcher
Bank Ag Security
Physio-Medical College
Johston
Winnie
Johnston
Benedict
Dene
Bedford
Johnnaton
Gold Canyon Mining, Company
Indianapnn
Dre. Robert Wade
Collins Z. Bedford
E. MM. Hoggard
Indienapolis
Wortman Killed In Rural Crossing Train Incident
Coroner Harry Tutewuller heard witnesses about the death of Frank Wortman at a rural railroad crossing. Testimony indicated Wortman wandered onto tracks, likely struck by a Big Four train, and failed to take ordinary precautions.
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Wortman
Harry Tutewller
Frank Wortman
A Yell a Brick a Open That's Chicago
Jacob Waldeck reports on Chicago street scenes during unrest with crowds chasing, rioting, and police clashing with radicals and strikebreakers. Descriptions sketch a city of eager shoppers and wary citizens amid bursts of brick throwing and pistol fire.
Capitol Trinn Banner Hunt Dominates State Board Plans
Winchester trip signals return for board organization with Ste Adams potentially set as chair. Frank Roberts, assistant custodian, oversees statehouse lawn beautification including fix ups to sparse grass and flower beds. Joseph Conningham of Peru visits, while State Auditor Sherrick collects private bank reports under the new law and issues compliance certificates. Decker Real Estate and Loan Company of Anderson capitalized at 409 is incorporated with directors Austin G and George M Decker and Nannie McWilliams. Edward Vonate’s death sentence appeal seeks a stay. a June 3 execution date is planned amid claims of mental weakness.
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Frank Roberts
Water Color Display At John Herron Art Institute
A hundred water color paintings by American Water Color Society members will be shown at the John Herron Art Institute from May 6 until May and include works by H B Snell C Curran McM Reno C Cooper F Hopkinson Smith Walter Shira Harry Fenn Carroll Beckwith Thomas Moran Carlton T Chapman H Bolton Jones W T Smedley Percival DeLuce J Brota and GW Hayward. Admission is free with daily viewing including Sunday afternoons and evenings except Saturdays.
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American
Minnie Melching Dies After Lover Attack in Fort Wayne
Minnie Melching died at Hope hospital after injuries inflicted by her lover John Welker a week earlier. Welker, who attempted suicide, is not expected to die and faces a charge of first degree murder.
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Minnie
Fort Wayne
Ind
Minnie Melching
Hope Hospital
John Welker
Welker
Wealthy Chicago Policeman Resigns After 30 Years Service
Patrolman James Kerwin of the Harrison station resigns to take effect Monday. He is reputed to be worth about 150000 from real estate speculation, including Lomax place. He and his family live at 1 Wabasha. Kerwin recalls dangerous service during the Haymarket riot and Maytracket square incident. He credits his wealth to frugal saving and advises leaving living alone and investing in tangible property.
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Chicago
James Kerwin
Harrison Sttation
O'Neill
Kerwin
Lomax Place
At &1
Haymarket
Sa Cene
Maytracket Square
S. Halsted
Ireland
Mary O'Leary
Jeremiah O'Leary
Lquan
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