Witness Testimony Arises in Greek Defense Murder Trial
A local witness testified about hearing shots and a killing at the depot scene near Frederick. He claimed he was paid to testify while others described Greeks and missing laborers and warned of gunfire from multiple directions as detectives pursued leads.
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Associated Press
Sherriistivook
Schulyer
Roses
Ink
Frank
Ted
Lis
Tes‘iy
Klanahos
North Slovick
Frederick
Browning
George Ideus
Mornig
Denis Klabanos
Klabanos
Idea
Carl Neff
Fourth Bank
Ideus
Whitmore
Prosecution Highlights Big Money Ties in Small Case
In Waukegan on June 9 the trial of Governor Small and Vernon Curtis centers on vanished Grant Park Trust & Savings Bank records. Documentary proof links $200,000 of state funds via Fort Dearborn National to Ridgely Farmers State bank stock owned by Curtis and Small, with Emmerson as Secretary of State.
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Associated Press
Waukegan
Governor Small
Grant Park Trust & Savings Bank
Vernon Curtis
Arthur Ruegge
Ruegge
Grant Park
Fort Dearborn National Bank
Springfield
Curtis
Corneau
Ridgley National
Farmers National Banks of
Small
Ridgely Bani
Ilis
Len Smalls
Mr. Small
Emmerson
Ridgley
Fort Dearborn
Sterling
Cleveland Indians executive Jim Dunn dies in Chicago
James C. Dunn, president and chief executive of the Cleveland American league baseball club, died today after a message from Chicago. Manager Hall announced Dunn’s death and stated no replacement name would be announced yet. The Cleveland team faces uncertainties as the Washington teams await confirmation of leadership changes.
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Hirwee
James C
Jim Dunn
Cleveland American Hws
Orning
Ireland
Hlow
Chicago
Dunn
Joy
Cleveland
Washington
Telegraphers' Pay Not to Be Cut, Labor Board Says
In a terse report, railroad labor officials deny rumors of a third wage reduction. The Railroad Labor Board clarifies that telegraphers’ pay will not be smashed and that no payroll cuts are planned.
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Dune Sedelleng
Railroad Labor Board
Weg Fallrugy
Local deliberations stretched by extensive conditions
The report states that up to 80 000 ers were considered, with many local conditions to weigh. Officials warned that the complex criteria would require weeks of careful deliberation.
Miss Mary Rodgers Elected Phi Beta Kappa at Columbia
Word has been received that Miss Mary Rodgers daughter of Dr and Mrs W T Rodgers of this city has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Columbia University Rodgers graduated from Barnard College of Columbia on June 7.
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Mary Rodgers
W. T. Rodgers
Columbia University
Miss Rodgers
Barnarad College of Columbia
Five Die From Heat in Chicago as Temperatures Hit 88
Chicago reports a heat wave with temperatures reaching 88 degrees. Five people died of heart disease and others were overcome by the heat today, as the city endures a stretch of hot weather with high humidity.
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Chicago
Rotary Flag Day program at weekly club luncheon
At the Ro tary club luncheon, Flag Day activities honored June 14 with flags on tables. J H Poster chaired. readings included My Flag and a history of the flag. George Koch shared an Orient trip and solos. Kiwanis challenge to baseball and golf was accepted with plans for early contests and gate receipts.
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Rotary Club
J. H. Poster
Foster
United States
Ernest Her
George Koch
Kiwanis Club
S.A. Thompson
C. W. Howell
Fund Drive Update Delays Details for Macomb Band
The note states the program will be devoted to the Macomb Boys' Band fund or another worthy cause and that further announcement will be made later.
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Macomb Boys’ Band Fund
Not A Burglar Only Locked Out In Gasoline Alley
Residents of North McArthur Street witnessed an odd incident last night as a woman, locked out after leaving her key inside, climbed a step ladder to a window. Neighbors helped raise the window and she attempted to crawl in halfway before two women rescued her and unlocked the door from inside.
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McArthur Street
Christian Chinese to Ban Binding of Feet
General Fung Hsiang a Christian governor of Honan province issues a decree forbidding foot binding. He promotes universal education and elevates women’s status as part of broader reforms credited to the Christian general.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Fung Hsiang
Honan
Jitney Dance Promises Big Turnout at Holmes Park
Manager Butterfield at Holmes park expects strong attendance for this evening’s jitney dance. The hall will be well ventilated and electric fans will improve comfort for dancers. Carrick's seven piece orchestra of Rushville will supply the music.
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Butterfield
Holmes Park
Carrick
Orchestra of
Rushville
Notre Dame Student George Koch Chosen for Orient Study Tour
George Koch of West Jackson Street, Macomb, selected as one of eight Notre Dame students to study industrial and shipping conditions in the Orient this summer. The trip, funded by the U S Shipping Board, includes Manila Shanghai Yokohama Kobe and Hong Kong with return by Salt Lake Denver route. Koch, a Macomb High School and Western Illinois State Teachers College graduate, will lecture on affairs abroad upon his return.
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George Koch
U. S. Shipping Board
China
Japan
Philippines
Koch
Chicago
Seattle
Manila
Shanghai
Yokohama
Kobe
Hong Kong
United States
Salt Lake
Denver
Macomb High School
Ilinois
Democrats Sweep Manila Election Victory
Manila Philippines June 8 The Democratic party won a sweeping victory in Tuesday's general election carrying its entire ticket. The win includes one Senate seat two lower house seats and the entire City council marking the party's first victory since the legislature's establishment.
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Manila
Democratic Party
Senate
Roy Terry Starts Extended Westward Trip
Roy Terry departs for a long westward journey visiting Los Angeles San Francisco and San Diego California and will return via Ogden Cheyenne and Denver. He plans to be away until October.
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California
Roy Terry
West
Los Angeles
San Franciso
San Diego
Calif
Ogden
Cheyenne
Denver
Moose Gems to Clash With Macomb Sunday
All set for the Moose Gems of Quincy to meet Macomb Sunday afternoon in what is billed as the season’s best game. Frank Nester will replace Boots Runkle, Schwartz and Tyree form the Macomb battery, and A. B. Brand will umpire after McPherm’s withdrawal. Quincy’s battery is Neimann and Shulte. Hamilton may pitch late for the visitors.
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Moose Gems
Quincy
Macomb
Runkle
Frank Nester
Canton Greys
Schwartz
Tyree
Macomb Battery
Clifford McPherm
Galesburg
A. B. Brand
Bennett Commission Co
Bushnell
Tie
Neimann and
Shulte
Hamilton
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Ridgely
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Europe
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Russia
Columbia
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