Pershing to Present Cup at National Oratory Final
Seven regional champions travel to Washington for the 1926 National Oratorical Contest final at the Washington Auditorium. General John J. Pershing will award a silver loving cup to the winner. Finalists gain a Europe trip and membership in the Constitution Club with a gold pin, with a celebratory dinner hosted by Mrs. John Hays Hammond tomorrow.
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Associated
Washington
D. C
Washington Auditorium
John J. Pershing
Europe
Constitution Club
John Hays Hammond
Army Navy and Marine Bands to perform for Constitution Fund
The United States Army Navy and Marine Bands voyage from Washington to New York for a mammoth Madison Square Garden concert to aid the Constitution restoration fund. John Philip Sousa leads the Marine Band for one night with grand opera singers and a chorus of college glee clubs joining the program.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Army
Navy
Marine Bands
Washington
Madison Square Garden
John Philip Sousa
Marine Band
Lost World Hope Before Year Faces Ancient Farther
Inland reports describe ambitions to locate the lost Mesopotamian city of Opis as explorers claim a 5,000 year old civilization. Korea’s hair taboo is cited to honor parents and protect the dead. Canada plans a Vimy Ridge memorial of Adriatic stone costing over 500000 dollars.
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Ireland
Hibernia
Mesopotamia
Opis
Vimy Ridge
Adriatic
Jugo-Slavia
Notable events mark today across politics aviation and history
Louis Brandeis marks ten years as associate justice of the Supreme Court. An English fleet anniversary is noted at Charleston. A major aviation meet opens in Flint, Michigan for three days. General Pershing to present the silver loving cup at the National Oratorical Contest in Washington. Ohio mayors gather in Cleveland to support a state constitution amendment. The Hampshire sinking anniversary is honored with a Kitchener memorial at Marwick Head in Orkneys.
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Louis Brandeis
Supreme Court of the
United States
Charleston
8. C
South
America
Flint
Mich
General Pershing
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Cleveland
Hampshire
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
Marwick Head
Orkneys
Canadian Optimist Club Convention Opens in Hamilton
Delegates from Optimist Clubs across the Dominion gather in Hamilton Ontario for the annual convention of the Canadian Association of Optimist Clubs. The opening sessions begin as representatives from nearly all regions attend the two day event.
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Associated Press
Hamilton
Ont
Canadian Association of Optimist Clubs
The
Dominion
Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Weddings
Mrs. Bettie Atlee returned from Austin after a two week visit to her son Tom Atlee and wife. Announcements include the engagement of Estelle Lilian Kline to Clyde Tutwiler Brennan. both well known in Laredo circles. A Missionary Society meeting, a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Vidales and Miss Alma Pierce, and multiple social visits are detailed with attendees and remarks on community ties.
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Bettie Atlee
Austin
Tom Atlee
Laredo
Brennan
Estelle
Laredo High
I. G
N. Railway
Joe Vidales
Alma Pierce
V. J. Proffitt
R. J. Muller
Huberich
Mesdames CG
W. Derby
MacGregor
S. McKinney
DeWolf
M. Little
Slugh Cluck
R. L. Bobbitt
O. W Killam
R. L. Muller
A. Huberth
Stanley Copeland
Sl. Villegas Christen
O'Hern
R. Hackensos
A. E Derby
Ramsay of Lampazes
W. J
Heights Civic Club Meeting Highlights Social and Civic Goals
The Heights Civic Club gathered at Mrs. C G B Wolcott's home for an afternoon meeting. Delegates reported on the Corpus Christi convention with emphasis on home welfare, parks, wholesome entertainment, and Girl Scout progress guided by Miss Hirsch. President Mrs. Burr urged annual cleanups and drink fountains for playgrounds. social refreshments followed.
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Heights
Civic Club
The
Hirsch
Usher
Carson
Great Britain
United States
Weather Destroys Crops Across Taylor County
A storm last night in the southwest part of Taylor county, Abilene Texas, ruined thousands of acres of cotton and grain and damaged farm property. Rain wind and hail were reported across the area.
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Associated Press
Abilens
Texas
Taylor County
Unseasonable Cold Hits Eastern States June 4
An updated Prana New York report notes unseasonable cold across the Eastern states on June 4. Frosts were general and many existing records for June 4 were broken. The cold wave contrasts with last year when heat records were being set.
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New York
Southwestern Petroleum sale announced by Texas Company
The deal, announced today, involves the Southwestern Petroleum assets obtained by the Texas Company. Attorneys said the distribution results and the transaction was handled through Midland Securities Co in New York.
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Associated Press
Buffalo, N.Y
Pany
Texas Company
New York
Southwestern ‘Petroleum
Texas’ Company
Midland” Securities’ Co
Four Die in Rooming House Fire in Hamlet
Four men perished when a fire swept a rooming house in Hamlet today. Among the victims was D. Baker the manager. Other victims were unidentified men.
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Associated Press
Hamlet
D. Baker
Tol
Incomplete OCR Item About Pet and Inhibition Order
Fragments show phrases about an order authorizing a pet and statutory inhibition. Details are unclear and names or dates are not provided.
General Humphrey Dies at Walter Reed Hospital
Major General Charles Humphrey retired, former chief quartermaster of the Santiago expedition during the Spanish American War, died today at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington.
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Fn Associated Prean
Washington
Charles Humphrey
Walter Reed Hospital
Santiago
Cuba
Insects Multiply Threatening World Dangers and Quirks
A jumble of notes covers topics from military costs to weather, transport, and odd facts. It mentions British Occupation costs at 800000 dollars and wind speeds quadrupled at high altitude, plus a Lafayette visit in Fredonia New York and a London Underground ticket printer. It also notes tulips origin, tarantula silk, and spider filaments used for baboon branding.
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Cologne
Wiesbaden
Fredonia
N. Y
Lafayette
London
Holland
Australia
Three Hard Things in Life Quote on Secrets and Leisure
A reflection on human challenges noting that keeping secrets, forgetting injuries, and using leisure well are the three difficult tasks in life. The saying emphasizes careful handling of memory and time.
Father Kills, Then Self After Family Dispute
Associated Press report from Wynnewood Oklahoma details Walter Bandéralice aged 28 shooting and killing his father Robert Bandéralice, wounding his 12 year old brother Bee, then fatally shooting himself at the family home after a dispute over money. Family members say Bee fired at Walter but missed.
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Associated Press
Wynnewood
Okla
Walter
Banderalice
Robert” ‘Bandéralice
Bee
Limes
Beo
Walt R
Special grand jury to probe primaries frauds ordered
Chicago June 4 Associated Press reports a special grand jury will investigate alleged frauds in the April primaries. The petition by State's Attorney Crowe prompted the order after Municipal Judge Daniel yude charged gang interference with the Republican county judgeship nomination. Joseph Savage, assistant state's attorney, defeated Trude for the nomination and Trude filed for a recount alleging terrorism at the polls by Crowe faction members.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Crowe
Daniel Yude
Joseph Savage
Trude
Epidemics Said Worse Than World Wars by Red Cross Leader
At the second Pan American Red Cross conference in Washington, T B Kitteridge said epidemics since 1914 have claimed 40 million lives, more than all wars and civil strife combined. He noted 62 million lives lost in world disasters since 1914, with 9 million from war and 6 million from disaster relief funded mainly by the American continent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pan American Red Cross Conference
T. B. Kitteridge
League of Red Cross Societies
American
Kitteridge
United States
Tragic Lansdale Father Fatally Strikes Family Then Dies
Robert Hill fatally struck his son Paul 19 with a hammer, seriously injured his wife Lilian, and died in a personal crisis amid the June 4 Lansdale incident. Authorities report a violent family attaque culminating in the perpetrator’s death.
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Lansdale
Robert Hill
Paul
Lilian Feriorsly
Wedding of Miss Emily Smith and Major John Adams Warner
Five hundred guests will attend the Albany wedding of Miss Emily Smith daughter of Governor Smith and Mrs. Smith to Major John Adams Warner Rochester head of the State Constabulary. The noon ceremony at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will be officiated by Cardinal Hayes with Bishops Gibbons and Delaney assisting. A large reception will follow at the Executive Mansion.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
Emily Smith
Smith
Judge orders committee to investigate bribery charges in Mayo trial
In the Mayo case, charges accusing J M Springer of attempting to bribe Mrs Mayo to influence testimony were stricken from the record. Judge Worten announced the appointment of a committee to investigate the matter.
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John’ ‘Mayo
Kanga
State
Pouite
J. M. Springer
Bodies Found In Closed Auto In Ohio Tragedy
In Prosa Yourigatown Ohio a closed automobile yielded the bodies of William Barnes and his two children. Investigators say the exhaust pipe was diverted with an inlet tube leading into the car. Police believe the tragedy may be a double murder and suicide.
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Prosa
Yourigatown
Ohio
William Barnes
Eneworth
Polics
Inauguration Marred by Communist Demonstration in Poland
Warsaw June 4 The inauguration of Professor Moscicki as president of Poland was interrupted as communists shouted for political prisoners to be released and for work for the unemployed the assembly erupted in uproar after the oath.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Moscicki
Poland
Webb County Criminal Docket Ends With Convictions
The Webb County district court closed its term with 35 criminal cases disposed, all convictions, two continued. Thirteen fines of 60 dollars plus costs were paid for drunken driving. Seven offenders drew two to three year penitentiary terms, three received suspended sentences. No Texas county matches Webb's conviction record.
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Webb County
Jon A. Valla
Costa
Texas
Local Crime Mystery Reveals Oil Rag Evidence
A fragmented report suggests a deadly fire linked to a child’s death and a possible murder conspiracy. Investigators identify oil soaked rags and paper as potential clues amid unclear details.
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Adictment
Agali Beriath
Hig
Ehil
Ahal
Paymaster Killed In Newark Public Service Railway Heist
A Newark paymaster for the Public Service Railway was shot dead by three bandits who tried to rob the paymaster’s cash from the pay station. An accomplice was wounded in the incident, which occurred as the bandits attempted to seize about $6,000. The motive and suspects are under investigation.
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Newark
N. C
Buar
Public Service’ Railway’ Company
Memorial to Kitchener Remembered in London
In London on June 4 a memorial was unveiled recalling the mysterious tragedies of war and the sinking of his staff. The ceremony honored those who perished and remembered the late Lord Kitchener and his notable service.
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London
Hoee
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