Governor Young to Act on Cases Today
Governor C. C. Young declined to pardon Thomas J Mooney, who sits on a life sentence for the 1916 San Francisco preparedness day bombing. He will rely on the supreme court and advisory pardon board conclusions as light is shed on the case. The advisory board and the court had similarly denied clemency for Warren K Billings, another life prisoner in the same bombing affair.
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C. C. Young
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Advisory Pardon Board
Warren K. Billings
Mooney
Billings
Young ‘Pally
Young
Mooney Billings pardon fate debated by California governor
In a tied decision the California pardon board urged against Mooney's pardon as Gov. Young weighs final action following the state supreme court ruling on Billings. Mooney and Billings were convicted in the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco that killed ten and wounded forty.
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Los Angeles
State Pardon Board
Thomas J. Mooney
California
Warren Kk. Billings
C. C. Young
Vormer
Young
Todey
Mooney
Billings
San Francisco
Mooney Talks of Fight After Pardon Board Rebuff
Thomas J. Mooney, undiscouraged, girds for a coming fight for freedom after the state pardon board recommends against pardoning him. He declares innocence for himself and Warren Billings and promises renewed efforts toward vindication, noting the case may gain international attention.
Judge Grants New Trial For Union Official Cregan
In Chicago judge Finnegan grants Thomas Cregan a new trial on conspiracy to obtain money under false pretenses. Prosecutors called him a racketeer in closing arguments, and the judge ruled such prejudicial language warranted a new trial.
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Chicago
Phillip J. Finnegan
Thomas Cregan
Cregan
Finnegan
Barber Shop Robbery Ends With Postponed Surprise
A bandit entered a barber shop at the Bismarck hotel in Chicago on July 8 and demanded money without revealing the amount. He left with $250, saying he would count the cash later and surprise himself.
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Chicago
the Bandit
Bismarck Hotel
Church Council Probing Lingle Slaying In Chicago
In Chicago on July 8 a secret church federation inquiry opened into the death of crime reporter Jake Lingle, separate from the grand jury probe. Alderman Arthur Albert testified as the first witness amid reports of Lingle being a go between police and gangsters, while James Phillipo was shot to start the day.
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Chicago
Jake Lingle
Chicago Church Federation
The
Church Federation
Arthur Albert
Lingle
al Capone
James Phillipo
Vesuvius Spews Lava as Eruption Persists
Mount Vesuvius remains eruptive with three lava fountains reaching 95 feet into the crater’s east platform. Observatory director Alessandro Malladra says activity will last weeks and lava will likely solidify without spilling over the sides, though flames are visible for miles.
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Naples
Italy
Vesuvius
Observatory
Alessandro Malladra
Gas Bombs End Two Hour Capture of Florida Fugitive
Tear gas bombs helped Toledo police capture Louis Weinstein alias Harry Stein, a 42 year old alleged Florida fugitive after a two hour struggle. Officers inhaled fumes as Weinstein crawled into the attic and finally surrendered. Weinstein, said to have escaped a Florida prison farm on December 10, 1927, was arrested in Tallahassee and given four years for forgery.
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Toledo
Louis Weinstein
Florida
Weinstein
Harry Stein
Tallahassee
Fla
Weather Fair No Change Across States
Tennessee trends show generally fair, warm tonight and Wednesday. Virginia reports fair skies tonight and Wednesday with cooler southeast portion, moderate northwesterly and easterly winds. Yesterday’s high 100, low 67. same date last year 91 and 65 with no rainfall. Readings taken at 6:30 p m by C L Bunn U S W O.
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Tennessee
Virginia
C. L. Bunn
Doyle family awaits word from beyond in Holmes author case
Crowborough Sussex July 8 AP The Conan Doyle family hopes for contact from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle believed to solve death He died at 71 of heart disease Alban Doyle says the writer will communicate though practical jokesters on the other side Lady Doyle has learned some inflection patterns to guard against fraud Funeral plans proceed Widow comforted that his last words to her were You are wonderful.
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Crowborough
Sussex
Eng
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Alban Conan Doyle
Theson
Lady Doyle
Child Shot With Blank Cartridge Dies in Chicago
In Chicago on July 8, 12 year old Hipolet Mizek died from injuries after a July 4 wound from a blank cartridge caused lockjaw. Police did not publicly release details of the incident.
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Chicago
Hipolet Mizek
Earthquake Reported by St. Louis University
St Louis University records a moderate tremor believed from the Pacific coast of Guatemala. The quake registered yesterday afternoon with a first phase at 8 18 05 and a second at 2 22 29 p m central standard time.
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ST. Louis
Pacific
Guatemala
St. Louis University
Rockefeller Turns Ninety One In Quiet Birthday
John D Rockefeller marks his 91st birthday at Pocantico Hills in a private, routine celebration. A Rockefeller Standard Oil statement from New York praises kindness received and good health as he continues a life of quiet philanthropy and restraint.
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John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Tarrytown
N. Y
Standard Oil
Pocantica Hills
Nver
Mr. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Fliers Fail In Non-Refuel Endurance Attempt
George Haldeman and Stuart Chadwick landed at Jacksonville Beach after 15 hours 42 minutes aloft as oil consumption forced a stop. They dumped 600 gallons of gasoline to reduce weight and plan another attempt once repairs are completed.
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Jacksonville Beach
Fila
George Haldeman
Stuart Chadwick
Haldeman
Chadwick
Pilots Seek Non Refuel Record
George Haldeman and Stuart Chadwick attempt a non refuelling endurance flight from Jacksonville Beach. They flew 1,000 feet over the Atlantic and plan to stay aloft 68 hours 15 minutes to beat the Italian record, after initial tire failures and a near pier collision.
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Jacksonville Beach
Fla
George Haldeman
Stuart Chadwick
Atlantic
Haldeman
Chadwick
Daytona Beach
Indians Discuss Land Irrigation At Gallup Pow Wow
Navajo leaders from six divisions gathered in Gallup New Mexico to discuss irrigation policy and dams to store water on the 12 million acre reservation. Dashne cha ches hiligi presided, representing an educated young chief.
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Gallup
N. M
New York Bride Dies of Poison in Budapest
Dorothy De Konkoly, a 23 year old New York bride, died in a Budapest hospital after being found unconscious in her room. Police questioned whether the poisoning was self-inflicted or accidental, noting no clear signs of self-harm during her month of marriage to a Hungarian engineer. The couple wed in Rye on May 31 and arrived in Hungary June 18. Authorities said there were no grounds to presume suicide and believed the death resulted from an accident.
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Budapest
Hungary
New York
Dorothy de Konkoly
Rye
de Konkoly
New India House in London Opens
King George opened a new India House in central London to house India’s trade and commercial interests. He spoke of unity within the greater commonwealth and a hope for peace and contentment in India during a troubled era. The building symbolizes India's unity with its provinces and states and aims to foster understanding between India and Britain.
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London
India House
George
India
Commonwealth
Australia House
Strand
Great Britain
Cholera Threatens Philippines Amid Global Health Talks
Washington July 8 AP cholera and yellow fever resurface as a major health threat in the Philippines. Dr Hugh S Cumming leads international efforts to curb plagues by air and shore with quarantine, vaccination, and eradication measures. Cebu shows a rapid case-death surge, while Dr F Smith is sent to Liberia to eradicate yellow fever.
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Washington
Hugh S. Cumming
United State Public Health Service
Phillippines
Sky
Cumming
Uncle Sam
Cebu
Manila
Great Britain
Roumania
Bulgaria
Senate Debates London Naval Treaty Amid Quorum Doubt
Senators open discussion on the London naval pact with Swanson urging ratification while a move seeks access to conference papers Hoover withholds. Division on McKellar resolution and a slim quorum of 50 senators signal uncertain votes as advocates hail Swanson’s lengthy analysis and Hoover’s message.
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Senate
Swanson
Hoover
McKellar
Tennessee
America
Western Hemisphere
Swanson Opens Debate On The London Naval Treaty
Senator Swanson of Virginia opens Senate debate with a 12 000 word address urging ratification of the London naval treaty. He argues it balances naval power among the United States Britain and Japan and promotes world peace and moral leadership.
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Washington
Senate
Swanson
Virginia
Senate Naval Committee
United States
Virginian
America
Virginia Democrat
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Buddy) Rogers
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