Reporter Describes Car Crash with Body Involved
Chicago Daily News crime reporter Leland H Reese, in a DeKalb dispatch, claimed he was driving Friday with a body in his car when another vehicle preceded him and fired. Reese and two companions Ed Braun and Allen Finley were hospitalized with bruises, ears injuries, and broken ribs. A new grand jury was convened to investigate Jake Lingle’s murder and potential gangland links, with calls for a thorough probe into Chicago crime and newspaper rackets.
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Chicago
Leland H. Reese
Chicago Daily News
Today
DeKalb, Til
Theta Automobile
Niles
Reese
Ed Braun
Alien Finley
Glidden Memorial Hospital
de Halb
Ears
Braun
Finlay
Lonis Star
Jake Lingle
Denis J. Morpyle
Superi
Sera
Shs
Fangland
Turners
Newspal
Robert R
The
Tribune
John A. Swanson
Col. McCormick
St. Louis Star
Harry T. Brundige
Star
Lingle
Chicago Newaps
Col. Mers
Attomay
Greek Chef Killed in Barrel Stunt at Niagara Falls
George Stathakis, Buffalo Greek chef, died after suffocating in a sealed wooden barrel used for a stunt at Horseshoe Falls. Divers recovered the battered cask hours later. Stathakis, who carried a mattress with him, suffered severe injuries from the river current and fall.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
George Stathakia
Buffalo
Horseshoe Falls
Claire Aite
Italy
Stathakla
Cascades
Fragmentary OCR: unsigned note from old page
Incoherent text fragment with scattered numbers and names lacking clear meaning. Reads like a garbled excerpt from a historical newspaper page segment with no identifiable events or persons.
Damaged By Wind Leaves Rain Sign Gaps
Damaged by wind and rain pieces show about half the signs blown down at Leany with sparse remaining markings.
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Leany
July 3 Complete Race and Weather Affects Next Meet
In a misspelled note Mr Miller discusses the July 3 event and a later race, noting that a weather slowdown near Ohio affected times. He mentions plans for another race and references a letter to Mr mek ereae.
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Ohio
Deaths and Funerals in Local Gazette
Dated notices list deaths and funeral arrangements for local residents. Julia Ann Fleisher, a former Sarah Schreitter of Polar, and Lamon are mentioned with services led by Rev. John Luther. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery with lines noting location, time, and officiant.
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Julia Ann Fleisher
Sarah Schreitter
Polar
Lamon
Kansas City
Princera St . Byers
Hal Street
Rev
John Ane Luther
William A Ae
Teasce
Cca Chapel
Seth W. Soughter
Oak Hill Cemetery
Returns to White House Mrs Holover Recovers From In Jury
Mrs Holover returns to the White House after a fall injury in Washington. She was seen yesterday in the president's car and chatted with Senator Mrs McNary. Despite fatigue from a long drive from the mountain lodge she appeared strong and ready for events ahead.
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Washington
Shaniy
Mrs. McNary
Mountain Lodge
Overcome by Heat In New Street Scene
A man aged 89 identified as Miller living on West Twenty third Street collapsed from heat near the Taylor Petefish residence this morning shortly after 3 o clock on a hot sidewalk. Passersby alerted authorities who transported him after he became ill in the street.
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ML. ‘Miller
Taylor Petefish
West Twenty-third Street
Messachu
T. E Grels
Rotary baseball team honors coach and Babe Ruth pledge
Seven Rotary League players met at the noon session as Charles Louk, chair of the Bunn program, outlined progress. A signed Babe Ruth baseball was presented, and Hunter’s strong second base play was cited as a model for new members. Bunn plans to return to basketball coaching at Stanford. Everett McPheeters urged better attendance and noted uniforms needed refresh in warm weather.
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Rotary Gous Pawiligh League
Inberet
Tenn
Hunter
Second Tong
Ont ' Garland
Sais City
Cena
John Bunn
Bunn
Leland Stanford Uaid
Palo Alto
Mealsy
Everett McPheeters
Rotary Club
Pete Tit
Cholera in Philippines figures disclosed by US health official
Manila July 7 AP Dr Robert Hart chief of the United States public health service in the Philippines reported 65 deaths and 886 cholera cases since the outbreak began two months ago. He did not foresee an epidemic and said the disease would have claimed 10 000 lives if it had reached epidemic stage.
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Manila
Robert Hart
United States Public Health Service
Phills
Hart
Kansas City Engineer Denies Marriage Licenses Report
Kansas City traffic chief Lemahi Retofild denies a marriage license report. The story lists seven licenses issued by probate judge to couples including Chauncey Howell with Hazel Ziegler of Topeka and Roger Winters with Ellen Specig, among others, with Judge Mengx presiding.
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Philadelphia
Lemahi Retofild
Ti Fe
Fader
Mradance
Stanford University
Ges
Kansas City
Connerls
Fancibch
L& Lenger
Chauncey Howell
Baby Hazel Ziegler
Topeka
Menger
Vannoy Miller
Zwick
la Kansas
J ‘Gas
Jess F. Sama
Myrtle Moore
Kansan Judfenger
Operations Resumed After Flint July 7
Brief filed from Flint Michigan reports operations resumed after a disruption on July 7. The terse AP item notes a body count or casualty figure unclear due to garbled text. Further details were not provided in this fragment.
The Fate of Dole Unclear Amid Ambush Reports
AP dispatch reports confusion over Senator Dole's fate after an ambush as investigators seek clews. Names like Freaney and Penseet Bhan are mentioned alongside a federal agent linked to Cole Sate slasien and other unclear details.
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Lar
Dole
Freaney
Ie Sa
PLAN A MOTOR PAGEANT Celebration Will Be Meld When Here 1
A local pageant plans a celebration event to mark a milestone. Details include preparation steps and community involvement described in brief notes. Organizers aim to showcase local talent and automotive themed displays.
Pleasent Hour club meeting postponed by Whedon home trip
The Pleasent Hour club members planned a Wednesday gathering postponed due to Mrs. Whedon’s absence. Mrs. Whedon’s party was rescheduled with members asked to meet at the church for car transportation to the Whedon home south of town. The event featured a holiday celebration with a luncheon and seventeen members plus guests including Mrs. William Redory, Mrs. Sperry, and Mrs. Peggy Jenks.
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Whedestias
Wihedon
Iety
Sieroran
Whedon
Romeo
J. H
Mitchell
Holida
Ene Taylon
Pelig
Minnie Panes
Ins
Peggy Sank
William Redory
Ety
Arnold Ranedall
Mas Even Mitchell
Elon Jarehbarger
Sperry
Pegay Jenks
Personal notices from Abilene and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs James Winters of Abilene attended the Charles Johnson Winters wedding at the Johnson home over the weekend. Mrs Roy M Cross of Salt Lake City Utah travels home after visiting her aunt Miss Anns Fischer. Earl Stikehots of New York City stayed with cousins Mr and Mrs Fred Lines last week and plans a Washington trip. Shillmons kin, including a father and sister, are connected to Colghial TM Press now in New York. Kiss Far arrived Saturday. Mrs Delaney has been visiting Hollister Missouri with sister of Mr Delaney. Mr and Mrs Joseph I Hickock of St Joseph Missouri visited for the Fourth and returned home last night. Mr Anton R Johnson of Wichita arrived Saturday to attend the wedding of their cousin Charles Johnson and to visit relatives.
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James Winters
Abilene
Charles Johnson
Johnson- Winters
Roy M. Cross
Salt Lake City
Utah
Anns Fischer
Earl Stikehots
New Ys City
Fred Lines
Gaede Ain
Immons
Arid
Ae Shillmons
Colghial
New York
Kiss
Starday
Delaney
T. Constant
Iheen
Hollister
Joseph I. Hickock
St Joseph
Wichita
Halts Atlantic Flight Crash in Newfoundland Air Incident
An English De Havilland Moth aircraft crashed from about 20 feet at St. John’s Newfoundland while Major C. W. of England and Royal Air Force reserves leader was attempting a flight to Harbor Grace. The plane burst into flames as the crew and observers reacted.
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St. John’s N. F
England
Wwe-Eyton
Royal Air Force Reserves
Harbor Grace
Diane Nosa
Repair Work Through 666 Block Faces Delays
Fragmented report notes repair work along 666 block streets started at Hale Isabel Street near the Kai cave. Details unclear as scan shows garbled phrases but indicates ongoing track repairs from the Seventh to a point near Sian the Syr. City mayor referenced with potential action.
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Isabel Strest
Sian
Eealy
War Department Assigns Five General Officers to New Posts
Washington July 7 AP Orders assigning five general officers of the army to new posts were issued today by the War Department. Major General Preston Brown and Major General Malin Craig are named for corps commands at Fort Sam Houston Texas and St Joseph Missouri respectively. General John L Hines is relieved from Ninth Army Area in San Francisco, to head the Philippine Department, to be succeeded by Douglas MacArthur with home in Little Rock. Major General William Lassiter loses command of the Eighth Corps Area to take command in Hawaii crossing to Honolulu from New York September 7.
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Washington
War Department
Preston Brown
Malin Craig
St. Joseph
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
John L. Hines
Hite
Suphur Springs
W. Va
Ninth Ones
San Francisco
Douglas MacArthur
Philippi
MacArthur
Little Rock
Ark
William Lassiter
Petersburg
Eighth Corps
Honolulu
New York
Survey planned for Kaw River barge service feasibility
U S Guyer representative from the second Kansas district said on arrival from Washington that a survey of the Kaw River to determine the feasibility of barge service for Kaw valley industries is provided for in the rivers and harbors bill.
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Kansas City
U. S. Guyer
Kansas District
Washington
Kaw River
Kaw Valley
Blaze Threatens Stores In Nathanson District Fire
AP report describes a downtown blaze sweeping the upper three stores of Nathanson Fur, with bystanders ordered into the street as flames spread. The incident prompted evacuation of adjacent buildings and temporary closure of nearby shops.
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Jeremy City
N. J
Nathanson Furniture Sore
Indioleiouma Famii
Firediahay
Wheat Prices Edge Down as Markets Close Flat
A five year old fragment notes wheat closing near two pesos in an eas decline. No clear date or full figures available, but the item highlights a softening grain market and pared gains as trading winds down.
Former New York Grid Star Drowned at Camp
Harrison Me July 7 AP Al Lassman former star tackle on the New York University football team drowned in Long Lake yesterday. The body was recovered near the camp after he went out in a canoe forbidden by camp rules. An autopsy was to be performed.
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Harrison
al Lassman
New York University
Long Lake
Aterday
Trio Arrested After Lovell Bank Robbery Suspect Capture
Guthrie Oklahoma July 7 AP Sheriff Bert McKean and Deputy Milo Beck arrested Lee Myers Ted Lindsey and Mrs Rose Myers in Crescent while returning from Lovell robbery probe Detectives linked posters seen in Oswego Kansas to the case A $100 reward was posted for Mrs Myers who escaped from Oswego jail Dr Cleland B McAfee named secretary of Presbyterian board of foreign mission will take duties around September 1 14 year note indicates schedule Jacksonville Beach AP two endurance flyers attempt to beat 67 hour 15 minute record Meriam and Staruck Faulk fly off at 3 08 p m E T Tandem incident in Boston area injures one and two hurt at campus drill clinic set in Shia Health Department note major weather event with 104 degrees registered today
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Guthrie
Okls
Lee Myers
Ted Lindsey
Mra
Rose Myers
First Bank of
Myers
Oswego
Blair and Trotter Named Unof Heist Balloonists Champions
Houston AP reports Roland Blair and Frank Trotter were pronounced today the unofficial Heist champions among balloonists in the United States. The event, governed by the National Aeronautic Association, included barograph checks and training notes from officials including C. Schlosser and Wilburn, with entrants listed from Washington and other hubs.
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Houston
Tex
Roland Blair
Frank Trotter
Unof
Balloonista
Ar Ron
National Aeronautic Associa
Ashington
E.S. Il
C. Schlosser
Wilburn
Hog Wild at the Varsity Show Delivers Dramatic Prowess
A chaotic read of a Varsity theater program highlights Chester Wallace and others in a dramatic performance titled Hog Wild. The cast includes Merle Se r s ten n and Pe ton, delivering lively pit talk and predictable suture as the crowd enjoys the best moments of the play.
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Chester Wallace
Awie Stans
Borat Sevier Henly
Late Market News and a Sheriff Extradition Update
Market notes show livestock prices with cattle and sheep values in a typical late market report. The report also notes Sheriff Praeger and attorneys pursuing extradition for Frankie Poesy to Chicago, linked to a killing case involving reporter Alfred Lingle, with a new demurrer filed in Denison Illinois.
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Foster
Witter Praeger
Frankie Poesy
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