Prohibition Board Summaries Smoke and Killings Alert
The Methodist Episcopal Board of Temperance issued a clip sheet listing alleged killings by prohibition agents and warned against sensational wet press reports. Independence authorities doubt Elmer Gales killed Marguerite White, as Sterling testified a car backfire and lamp flicker times conflict with the crime scene.
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Washington
Board of ‘Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
The
Methodist Episcopal Church Today
Prohibition
Deets Pickett
Pickett
Michigan
Near Solution of a Robbery in Missouri
G H Talley of Sikeston was jailed in Poplar Bluff awaiting arraignment before U S Commissioner Freer on charges tied to a Saturday night robbery at Huntsville post office and Estes store in Hunt erville. Police found a large abandoned car along the highway and identified Talley as one of three men who robbed Estes and Bert Stephens during a cash-pay night for Hunter Lands.
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Poplar Bluff
G. H. Talley
Sikeston
U. S
Freer
Post Office
Estes
Hunterville
Talley
M. B. Estes
Huntsville
Bert Stephens
Estés
Hunter Lands Company
Court Bailiff Held On Murder Charge
BUCHANAN GA June 17 AP Like Ballenger Haralson county Court bailiff was jailed today on murder charges for killing Grady Phillips last night near Tallapoosa. Phillips died four hours after hospital admission. Sheriff said the bailiff fired at Phillips car as it passed through Corinth and believed whiskey was aboard. No liquor found. companions unidentified.
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Independence
Kan
David Sterling
Elmer Gales
Marguerite White
Sterling
Cales
Miss White
Caney
Kansas
David
Miss Whites
Gales
Cates
Marguerite
Entity
Buchanan
Corinth
Phillips
Ballenger
Fire Ravages Lake Worth Casino Park in Fort Worth
A blast on the Lake Worth Casino Park boardwalk sparked a fire that destroyed a dance hall bath house and 25 to 30 concessions at the million dollar park. A 300 pound gorilla named Big Boy died in the blaze and four workers were forced to jump into the lake to escape the flames.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Lake Worth
Swapped Mule for Hat In Bucklin Dispute Debated
Everett Williamson and H T Minnis argued over a mule trade in Bucklin Missouri on a Sunday meeting. Williamson traded his mule for Minnis Panama but supporters say Minnis outacted Williamson while the former owner admits the mule is valuable to anyone who desires a mule.
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Bucklin, Mo
Everett Williamson
H.T. Minnis
Bucklin
Williamson
Minnis
Panama
Sinclair Plans Mexico Residency After Release
El Paso dispatch reports oil magnate Harry Sinclair now jailed for contempt has written to Mexican authorities in Mexico City stating his intent to reside in Mexico after finishing his jail term. He reportedly holds large holdings south of Tampico, though officials contacted were not named.
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EL Paso
Tex
Harry Sinclair
Mexico City
Mexico
el Siglo Dé ‘Totren
Sinclair
Girl Fatally Shot at Target Practice
Myrtle Dodson twenty of Springfield was accidentally shot and possibly fatally wounded by her brother Irving nineteen while target practice on their father’s farm near Springfield. Leon Burnett a Rexall store employee from Hannibal visited Springfield over the weekend. Scout Jam boeree planned in England for uly and August. U S Shipping Board vessels totaled over 1.2 million miles in 1928. Large sign used thirty thousand bulbs built for an Oxford Street store.
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Springfield
Myrtle Dodson
Irving
Leon Burnett
Rexall
Hannibal
Oxford Street
London
Stocks Rise Across Sectors On Broad Market Recovery
Stock prices resumed their upward move with rails and oil shares leading gains. Several issues hit new yearly highs as trading broadened. demand hints and favorable earnings kept the mood positive.
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Stanley W. Prenosil
Associated Press
Wall Street
Federal Reserve
Canada
Jersey Central
Atchison, Chesapeake& Ohio
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
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Bangor & Aroostook
Norfolk & Southern
New Haven
Norfolk & Western
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
California
Houston
Skelly
Plantic
General Hedric
Columbia Carbon
Detroit Edison
Standard Gas & Electric
Con
Commonwealth Power
Union
Auburn Auto
Pittsburgh& West Virginia
Allied Chemical and
Superior Steel
AL Chem. & Dye
Aton. Can
Amn. International
Amn. Locomotive
Am. Smelt, & Refitn
Am. Sug
D& Ream
Anaconda
Andes Copper Min
Atchison, T
Baltimore & Ohio
Barnsdall “A
Bethlehem Steel
Briges Mie
Calumétes Hecla
Canadian Pac
Cerre de Paseo
Farm Relief Appropriation Passes House in Quick Action
The House approved 151 500 00 of the 500 1000 000 federal farm board funds after President Hoover’s recommendation. The measure, moved under suspension of rules, covers 150 000 000 for the revolving fund and 1 600 000 for board expenses with no full appropriation at this time.
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Washington
Hoover
House
Federal Farm Board
Farm Relief Act
White House
Capitol
Budget Bureau
Wood
Appropriations Committee
Garner
Texas
Pawnshop Robbery in Philadelphia Nets Over 100000
Six men robbed Brooks Pawnshop in Philadelphia of jewelry and cash valued at more than 100000 after subduing two clerks and two customers. The suspects reportedly hid in the building overnight and fled after opening time. Manager Joseph Goodman freed himself within 30 minutes and helped release others while police were summoned.
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Philadelphia
Brooks
Joseph Goodman
Tariff Debate in the Senate Opens on Farm Relief Plan
In Washington the Senate opened debate on a resolution to limit tariff revision to agricultural products. Senator Borah, Republican, urged that the bill align with farm relief goals and asked whether revision would be a prime element of relief or only incidental to broader changes.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idghe
House
Bo' Tah
Grand jury hears case in Hix killing at Ohio State
Columbus Lt says grand jury will hear the killing of Theora K Hix, OSU co ed, with Dr James H Snook possibly charged with first degree murder. Dr Richard Good and Marion Meyers are among witnesses as prosecutors press investigation before 48 hour limit expires at noon.
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Columbus
Ohio
John J. Chester, Jr
Theora K. Hix
Ohio State University
James H. Snook
Richard Good
Automobile vs Streetcar Collision Warning
Kansas City report notes a car has little chance against a streetcar in a collision and the auto driver fares poorly against the motorman. emphasizes danger in mixed traffic. The brief cautions readers about the risks when cars share the road with streetcars.
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Kansas City
Fight Claims by E L Martin Over Heavy Controller
E L Martin starts a clash with R alleging the weaponized controller was used in a confrontation. The incident centers on this dispute and details remain unclear about location or outcomes.
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Martin
Henderson Involved In Street Car Crash Inquiry
Mr. Henderson after the street car piloted by Henderson crashed into Martin's automobile, Henderson
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Henderson
Martin
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