Secretary Davis Defends American Ideal in Elwood Address
James J. Davis secretary of labor told Elwood lodge of Elks listeners that the American flag represents opportunity for all born in the United States and that the world’s future rests with Americans. He denounced communism as a threat and praised the value of the patriotic citizen, including even a loyal American hobo. He warned that communist leaders threaten American ideals.
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Elwood
Ind
James J. Davis
Elwood ‘Lodge of Elks
Davis
K Seia
America
Moscow
Four Die in Missouri Pacific Train Car Crash at Crossing
Four people were killed and a fifth critically injured when a Missouri Pacific train struck a crossing car in St. Louis yesterday afternoon. The deceased are Mrs. Josephine Hamble 35, her daughter Margaret Mary Hamble 9, Mrs. Margaret Burke 45, and Clem D. Horn 85. The injured victim is Ella Horn 30, all residents of St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Josephine Hamble
Margaret Mary Hamble
Hamble
Margaret Burke
Horn
Distress Signals From Burning Ship Reported in Alaska
Alaska radio operators at Dutch Harbor and St Pauls Island picked up distress signals from a burning vessel. The burning ship reportedly sent SOS signals that were detected during yesterday. Units throughout Alaska were alerted to monitor for further distress calls and location details.
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Cordova
Alaska
Naval
Dutch Harbor
St. Paul's Island
Auto Fatalities in 1925 Rise Sharply Across Nation
New York reports 1925 automobile fatalities total 22 500 across the United States up about 2 200 from 1924. The study from the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters notes rising deaths in 147 cities including streetcar and train collisions, and a higher death rate per 100 000 population. Children under 15 show persistent severity, with about 6 300 under 16 killed in 1925, while adult deaths climb about 15 percent.
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New York
United States
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Brigands attack bank shipment. seven killed on Greek road
Brigands ambushed a car carrying 45,000,000 drachma a bank shipment on the Preveza Jannina road in Greece. National guard gendarmes and three loan workers escorting the convoy were slain in the attack.
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United. Press
Athens
Preveza-Jannina Road
New Wae
Greece
Narsee Thice
Woman Missing in Indianapolis Case Sparks Search
Indiana police sought help today in locating Julia Davis a 29 year old mother from Heagyville who vanished from home with her infant in May. She was last seen on a train bound for Indianapolis and a former husband had threatened to kill her according to Davis.
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Unithd Press
Indianapolis
Julia Davis
Heagyille
Ind
Davis
Wages in U.S Steadier After Much Variation
The National Industrial Conference Board reports that after a decade of volatile wages, overall U.S. wages have stabilized and resumed an upward trend. It notes wage changes will be localized and unlikely to disrupt the general rise, with railroad wage increases potentially adding about 28 million dollars annually to operating costs.
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New York
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Conference Board
Ends His 1 000 Mile Hike
Indianapolis June 14 A 1000 mile hike for Andy Miller 72 of Newport Pa ended when he collapsed from exhaustion and was taken to a hospital Miller began his journey from Dodge City Kansas to his Pennsylvania home after being robbed of his railroad fare
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Indianapolis
Andy Miller
Newport
Miller
Dodge City
Kas
Pennsylvania
Severe Midwest Storms Leave Towns Inland Flooded
Chicago reports renewed rain expected for the Middle West as swollen streams flood streets and basements in multiple cities. Tornado in Nebraska destroys a town while wind and hail cause millions in damages across the region.
Severe storm batters Rockford and midwest towns
A June storm drenched Rockford with over four inches of rain in about ninety minutes causing the worst flood in 36 years. Six feet of water flooded hundreds of homes, bridges were swept away, and seven passengers were rescued after their car was washed from a collapsing bridge. Chicago saw four deaths from wind hail and a downed high tension line. Nebraskan towns report tornado damage to buildings and crops, while Ed wardsville Illinois suffered roof loss at a baseball park. Rock River and air mail routes faced rising waters and fog disruptions bloom across the region.
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Steimauer
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Ill
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Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Storm Hits Gass County Injures Farmer
A storm sweeping Gass County caused hail and wind damage across the area. One man, 30 year old farmer Tom Hines, was injured as electrical and property damage ran into hundreds of dollars.
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Funicep
Logansport
Ind
Gass County
Tom Hines
Political figures tangled in campaign funding and speech politics
Joseph R. Grundy testified he advanced 408000 to the Pepper-Fisher campaign fund. W W Roper served as campaign manager for Senator Pepper. Senator Dill proposed a bill to bar radio censorship of political speeches. Meredith predicted sweeping Democratic victories amid regional dissatisfaction.
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Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association
Senate
Pepper-Fisher
W. W. Roper
Princeton
George W. Pepper
Clarence Dill
Edens
Elt
Meredith
Secretary of Agriculture
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Federal plan to close 44 internal revenue branch offices
Washington reports that 44 internal revenue branch offices in eight states will close on June 30 due to wartime tax repeal easing collections. Offices in Indiana Illinois Kentucky Maine Missouri Montana North Carolina and Virginia will be affected with staff reductions and possible transfers.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
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Joplin
Farm hailstorm injures man and damages crops
A man was crushed by a falling tree while his wife nearby escaped injury as hail damaged wheat and other crops. Trees were uprooted and several farm buildings were damaged.
Severe rainstorms end heat wave in Missouri query
Severe weekend storms swept the region ending the prolonged heat spell. In Missouri the heaviest rainfall occurred in St Joseph as storms brought heavy precipitation and cloudbursts.
Five Die in Texas Drowning Tragedy Weekend
Dallas reports a drowning tragedy leaving five dead as the weekend ends. Authorities say the incident happened in Texas with the victims identified as family members from the area. Cleanup and investigations are ongoing.
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Texas
Attempted Wreck Reported on Indy Traction Line
Police investigate finding ties stacked on tracks of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern line near Indianapolis. A crowded passenger car stopped just short of the barrier after the motorman activated emergency brakes.
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Indianapolis
Northwestern
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Lines
Gold Cross 125 Feet Erected at Soldiers Field
A 125 foot gold cross atop a gilded altar rises above Soldiers Field as Chicago prepares for next Sunday's International Eucharistic congress. Cardinal Bozano and church princes will deliver sermons and celebrate masses at this central altar overlooking Lake Michigan.
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United Press Dispatch
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Soldiers’ Field
Cardinal Bozano
Collision Proves Fatal Near Indianapolis
Coroner probes the death of Lena Lagler after a Michigan Road collision near Indianapolis. Lena Lagler died. her sister Emma Lagler and Mrs. Nellie Pfeiffer were badly hurt, James Beanty the other driver was uninjured.
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Lena Lagler
Michigan Road
Here
Emma Lagler
Nellie Pfeiffer
James BeanTey
Explosion Wrecks Gary Coke Plant. Death Toll Likely Rising
United PressDispatch reports a large explosion at the Gary Steel works coke house on June 14. Eight workers killed and about fifty to sixty others injured as walls collapsed and debris blocked exits. rescue operations continued with many unaccounted for and deaths expected to rise.
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United Press Dispatch
Gary
Ind
Army Recruiting Activities Ordered Resumed
Washington June 14 Army recruiting officers have been advised by the War Department to resume reviewing recruiting activities. They had been suspended last April when the army reached the maximum enlisted strength by law. Since then the force has fallen below the required strength.
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Washington
War Department
Brazil quits League over Germany issue
Brazil announces withdrawal from the League of Nations after a dispute over permanent council membership that began last March with Germany’s bid. Foreign Minister Paahgeo informed Secretary General Sir Eric Drummond that Brazil will depart in 1927.
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United Press Dispatch
Geneva
Brazil
League of Nations
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