Seven Kentugrians Electrocuted on Murder Charges
Nddyville Ky July 13 Seven men convicted of murder were electrocuted between midnight and 1 30 this morning at the State Penitentiary. Four white men and three Negroes formed the group whose deaths set a Kentucky record. Milford Red Lawson 35 led the line to the chair and was dead within three minutes. Orlando Seymour 21 from Louisville faced a failed appeal and died after an attempted sanity hearing. Rascus Dockery 21 of Harlan requested a priest before execution as the deadly process began.
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Nddyville
State Penitentiary
Kentucky
Barr
Milford
Lawson
Korbin
Hs Mountain County
Orlando Séymour
Louisville
Seymour
Rascus Dockery
Harlan, Ky
Little Lad Drowns When Auto Upsets In Red Deer River
Donald Currie aged five drowned when an automobile driven by his father Herbert Currie veered off a road near Orkney Drumheller two miles west of Kirkpatrick Station and toppled into the Red Deer River. His brother Clarence, seven, survived and was hospitalized. their father escaped. Constables Hanna and Kay assisted in the river search for Donald.
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Donald
Sr. Currie
Orkney
Drumheler
Kirkpatrick Station
Mr. Currie
Clarence
Hanna and
Kay
Alberta Provincial Police
Donald Currie
Millionaire's Yacht Run Aground Off Wrangel Narrows
In Ketchikan Alaska on June 13 the private yacht Oaxaica owned by Los Angeles financier G We Bumcock ran aground in Wrangel Narrows. Fifteen passengers and thirty five crew are believed safe. Alaskan Salvage Company plans to send tugs to assist the vessel between Burnt Reef and Spike Rock along Southeast Alaska.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
G. We“Bumcock
Los Angeles
Wrangel
Alaskan Salvage Company
Burnt Reef
Spike Rock
Firemen Tame Grease Fire at American Cafe
At 12:45 p.m. the Fire Brigade was called to the American Cafe where a pan of grease on the stove ignited. Prompt action by the fire brigade prevented a large conflagration and the blaze was soon extinguished with little damage.
Mackenzie King West Itinerary Revealed For August Tour
Ottawa releases a tentative Western trip schedule for Prime Minister Mackenzie King. He will speak in Prince Albert at the National Park opening, then travel through Winnipeg Brandon Dauphin Lloydminster North Battleford Prince Albert Davidson to Winnipeg before returning to Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Premier King
Prince Albert
Prince Albert National Park
Mackensie King
King Wil
Prince Alberti
Davidson
Winnipeg
Wheat Market Sluggish With Small Gains Dented
Winnipeg July 18 Wheat trading was light with small gains that could not be absorbed by sellers. Quotations fell 1 4 to 7 8 cents as the morning saw most activity and the market ended quite heavy. Foreign news mild in tone had little local impact. Coarse grain trading was very dull due to wet conditions.
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Winnipeg
Italia Survivors Rescued by Krassin Near Boyne Island
The Russian ice-breaker Krassin saved five Italia survivors near Boyne Island including Natale Ceccioni and Alfredo Vigheri. Also rescued was a Swedish plane crewman, while Dr. Finn Malmeren was found dead. The operation follows earlier picks of Captains Zappi and Mariano.
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Moscow
Krassin
Boyne Island
Natale Ceccioni
Italia
Gient
Alfredo Vigheri
8. Behounes
Giusppe Biagi
Filippo Troiani
Einar Paul Lundbore
Rome
Citta di Milano
Finn Malmeren
Brassin
Zappi
Mariano
Foyne Island
Rescue efforts widen for six men in dimelite tala
Reports from Moscow say a group of six men whose fate was uncertain has been located and may be rescued. Authorities confirm ongoing search and revival attempts following renewed information about their location near Way 85.
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Moscow
Dimelite Tala
Suffocated in Muskeg Swamp Near Nenanoo Alberta
Edmonton reports Fred Troop a 30 year old wagoner fell on muskeg near Nenanoo Alberta on Thursday. He was hauling wood at 9:30 a.m. when a wagon wheel passed over his neck causing suffocation and burial in mud. He was found later that afternoon dead with the wheel track over his head.
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Edmonton
Fred Troop
Nenanoo
Alta
Troop
Kidnappers Hold Miami Boy for Ransom
In Miami Florida a three year old, son of hotel owner Mrs May McAllister, was kidnapped from his bed. Kidnappers demand eight thousand dollars, later lowering to three thousand. Police investigate in a case described as well planned. The grandmother found the empty bed with the screen propped by a stick. A telephone call promised the child would be returned only after the stated ransom.
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Miami
Fla
Grantson
E. C. MacCallister
Billy
May McAllister
Mannville murder victims buried amid lingering mystery
Edmonton reports Eunice Booker, 24 year old son Fred, and two hired men buried at Mannville cemetery on Thursday. Witnesses included Henry Booher and a few curious locals. Detective Leslie Constable Olson and prisoner Tom E Billings arrived with alibi details. Vernon Booher remains held as a material witness.
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Edmonton
Avith
Eunice Booker
Fred
Gabriel Grumsey
Bill
Mannville
Henry Booher
Leslie
Olson
Tom E. Billings
Billings
Vernon Booher
Winnifred Man Badly Injured at High River
Chandler Hutchins of Winnifred, survivor of the fatal Okotoks rail crossing crash, is severely bruised with a fractured ankle in High River Hospital. His father was summoned as Sherwood Hutchins died after arrival. the two men were returning from a Stampede visit in a Dodge truck when the crossing danger was not seen.
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High River
Alta
Chandler Hutchins
Winnifred
Okotoks
High River Municipal Hospital
High River Hospital
Sherwood
Heine
Okotaksr Crossing
First annual OA convention held at Elkwater Lake
Weather friendly event for the Medicine Hat Federal Constituency drew attendees for a three day convention at Elkwater with boating fishing and swimming. Secretary change from Mrs. Baker to Mr. Stevers noted and discussions over proper organization delayed some sessions. Hon Perren Baker and various speakers addressed the Thursday program including Mrs. Field Miss Hill Dr ershaw M.P. and Mayor Bullivant.
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Medicine Hat
Elkwater
Lake
Baker
Stevers Hei
Uni Iin
Todjoy
R. G. Reed
Edmonton
Perren Baker
Field
U.F.W.A
Miss Hill
Ershaw
M.P
Bullivant
EH. McCombs
Attempt on Belgrade Chief Chief of Police Attacked in Ministry
An assassination attempt was made on Jive gis Laalich chief of police in the Ministry of the Attorney today in Lazitch. Laalich was wounded in the head while the attacker also suffered head injuries. The assailant's identity remains unclear amid the chaotic incident.
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Belgrada
Jugo Slavia
Jivegis Laalich
Ministry of the Attorney Today
Lazitch
Leon
Vice Regal Party Arrives for Morning Reception
The Vice Regal party will arrive in the city tomorrow at nine o clock. His Excellency the Governor General and Lady Willingdon will be greeted at the station and then shown a tour of inspection through the Industries and the General Hospital.
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Gestal
Lady Willingdon
Battleship Warsylte Hits Rock Near Skiathos
The Admir alty reports the battleship Warsylte struck an uncharted obstruction near Skiathos Island in the Aeglia Sea. The Gamage was clfeht. Three corridor compartments were aboded. The vessel will likely return to Malta for docking.
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Londo
Admiralty
Warsylte
Heht
Tslen
Skiathos
Aeglia Sea
Malta
Seattle Sport Robbed of 7200 In Vancouver Streets
John C. O'Brien of Seattle was robbed of seven thousand two hundred dollars by two men in Vancouver British Columbia. The theft occurred late last night at Gore Avenue and Hastings Street as he attended the race meets. The money was US currency kept in his waistcoat inner pocket.
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Vancouver
B.C
John C. O’brien
Seattle
Gore Avenue
Hastings Street
O'Brien
Journey of Exploration Co. team through western Canada
A misread report notes an exploration party touring western Canada and northern provinces. It mentions Medicine Hat Fort McMurray and lines up their head in Colorado with several similar ventures. The group camps near Cochrane and Sweet Grass and plans weeks in the Assiniboia area.
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Weala
Were Exploration Co
Colorado
Medicine Hat
Ate
Edimonte
Fort McMurray
Chamber of Commerce plans Vauxhall Sports Day and Race Meet
At yesterday's Chamber of Commerce meeting a committee was formed to organize a crowd for the Vauxhall Sports Day on July 18 and to promote the daily Race Meet on July 25. The panel recommends creating an Inter-Community Relations Committee to maintain ties with district affairs and ensure representation at country events to boost rural and city membership.
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Chamber of Confierce
Vauxhall
Messrs. Vern Parrish
R. H. Hayward
W. J. Smallacombe
J. W. McLane
Medicine Hat
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Mond Nickel Company Reports Large Profit Increase
Lord Melchett, presiding at the annual meeting, announced a cross profit rise of 1.25 million dollars for the Mond Nickel Company. He said the industry was on a more stable basis than ever.
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Mond Nickel
Mond Nickel Company
Lord Melchett
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