Admissibility Debate Ties Greek Shooting Trial to Evidence
Court debates whether to admit evidence about threats against Greek defendants in the murder trial of Schuyler county officers. Testimony describes shots from near the depot and differing possible shooters as defense seeks to show others could be responsible. Widow of Sheriff Lashbrook attends, while 21 Frederick witnesses are subpoenaed in Quincy.
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Ress
Murri
Lashbrook
Browning
Frederick
Rors
Eyn
Ves
Schuyler County
Wolfe
Sam Dodd
Ville
Jey
Ion Dodd
Tongle
Sethers
Schuyler
Klabanos
Bruce Heath
C., B. & Q. Railroad
Edward Lashbrook
Edward Lavibrook
Carl Neff
Frank Utter
Quincy
Senator Walsh threatens action over coal price fixes
Massachusetts Senator Walsh told reporters that a congressional inquiry would target bituminous coal operators who joined the Hoover price fixing scheme to raise prices. He said he would back Borah in delaying action until Secretary Hoover completes talks with operators on price reductions. Meanwhile riotous clashes erupted at Riley and Kern coal mines near Terre Haute with armed workers marching and attacks on property.
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Massachusetts
Riley
Wolfe
la Posse
Wort
Walsh
Hoover
Senate Labor Committee
Jorah
Borah
Commerce
Moose Gems Set for Strong Lineup at Macomb Fairgrounds
The Me Moose Gems of Quines prepare for a big game tomorrow afternoon at the Macomb Fairgrounds. Hann and Schulte are slated to pitch, with Schwartz Ty as the battery. The Moose boast a tough history against them, including a 1 0 loss and 2 1 victory from last year, drawing a large crowd.
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Moose Gems
Quines
Macomb Fairgrounds
Hann and Schulte
Sehwartz
Moose
Tso
Dry Hot Weather Spurs Dusty Roads Across County
The recent dry hot spell leaves roads dusty and fields dry though farmers report good planting progress. Landowners and tenants await rain while farm work continues and crops show promise after a late start.
Edwin Harris Back Home From University Visit
Edwin Harris returns home from the University of Illinois after completing a liberal arts course. He will stay a few weeks with his parents Attorney and Mrs H I Harris before resuming a summer special course.
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Edwin Harris
University of Ilinois
H. I. Harris
Bugs In Wheat More Numerous Across Central Illinois
State Entomologist W P Flint reports slight rise in chinch bug numbers in central Illinois wheat fields not harmed by spring rain. Farmers south of San Rock and Peoria counties urged to inspect fields for damaging populations and consider barriers and resistant corn and legume varieties for summer control. Reports from Richland, Macon, and Shelby counties describe alarming infestations and early use of controls as corn emerges.
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Urbana
Til
Ilinois
tState
W.P. Flint
University of Illinois
Sanrock
Peoria
Macon County
Shelby County
Havens Elected Head of Rotary Clubs Leader
Raymond Havens of Kansas City Missouri was elected president of the International Association of Rotary Clubs at the final business convention in Los Angeles. The vote was announced as 581 for Havens, 291 for H J Luther Stark of Orange Texas, and 187 for William Coppock of Council Bluffs Iowa.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Raymond Havens
Kansas City
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Havens
H. J. Luthher Stark
Orange
Tex
William Coppock
Council Bluffs
Stark
Coppock
Wife Awarded 2000 for Seeing It
In Omaha a jury awarded Mrs. R. J. Manford 2000 in damages after she witnessed a streetcar collision while awaiting boarding, causing illness amid anticipation of motherhood. No injuries occurred and car damage was minor.
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Omaha
Neb
R. J. Manford
Sanford
Labor unions back citizen soldiers in Gompers message
Des Moines June 10 Organized labor backs the national guard as a symbol of liberty opposing European standing armies. Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor says a wage earner who supports dependents has the right to become a citizen soldier and that militia is the citizen soldiery of the state. The adjutant general believes the statement will clear labor union and guard misunderstandings.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Enard
Lasher
Samuel Gompers
American Federation For Labor
Gompers
Guard
Town Guard
Difference between citizen soldiers and Europe’s standing armies
The quote contrasts citizen soldiers with large European standing armies, suggesting liberty as the essence of citizen militias and tyranny as the consequence of permanent professional forces.
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Europe
Five Seasons Fishing Best in Illinois River Since 1917
Local anglers report the Illinois river fishing at its peak this year due to high water. The floods washed away pollution, cleaned the channel, and carried many fish upstream, provoking a strong run as fish swam against the current.
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Illinois
Thompson speeches used by Germans in propaganda
Chicago June 9 Evidence intended to show Germany used parts of speeches made by a former mayor William Hale Thompson in its propaganda against the United States was introduced today by Chicago Tribune in defending the $500000 libel suit brought against it because of articles printed on his war attitude Col John V Clinton testified as to German propaganda dropped over American lines some of it being a pamphlet America in Europe This pamphlet contained parts of speeches attributed to the mayor attacking the Democrats and former President Wilson for starting the war Copies of the pamphlets were introduced as evidence over the objection of the mayor s counsel
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Chicago
T U
Germany
William Hale Thompson
United States
Chiego Tribune
Col
John V. Clinton
America
Europe
Wilson
Rumors Of Widespread Bums On The Road
Trainmen report many vagrants riding freights across the system. Officials note youths heading west seek adventure and cheap travel on non ticket routes as crews warn of growing numbers and risks along main lines.
Landis to Speak at Monmouth Meet
Kenesaw Mountain Landis of Chicago will be principal speaker at the air meet banquet in Monmouth Illinois to be held at the armory Friday evening of next week. The stag banquet for pilots and guests will start at 6 o clock in the drill hall to seat 400 to 500 attendees.
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Monmouth
Ill
Chamber of Commerce
Kenesaw Mountain Landis of
Chicago
Armory
Landis
Matron of Girls Home Found Dead in Jackson
Miss Alice Mallett 85 matron of the Crittenden Home for Girls was found murdered in a vacant lot near the institution. An ax head was in her mouth and her clothing torn after a violent assault as she headed back to the home, with a purse rifled nearby. Police hunted the slayer throughout the day.
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Jackson
Mich
Alice Mallett
Crittenden Home
Miss Mallett
Plans for a new Radio magazine by J. E. Lowe
A Good Hope man, J E Lowe, considers launching a monthly radio magazine titled Radio Science. He is confident of success and is handling extensive preliminary work though details are not public yet.
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J. E. Lowe
Lowe
Radio Science
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