Coolidge Urges Preparedness With Peaceful Defense Policy
President Coolidge addresses the United States Naval Academy graduates in Annapolis advocating national defense as an instrument of righteousness. He stresses peaceful aims yet insists on adequate army and navy readiness, urging all citizens to consider military matters at the ballot box while condemning claims of hostile intents.
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United Press
International News Service
Annapolis
Coolidge
United States Naval Academy
United States
City Dads Meet to Raise Money for Water Project
Mayor J. Sandford Smith and city commissioners prepare to pass an ordinance by City Attorney G A Walters to authorize 100000 emergency warrants for the water improvement program. Fourteen carloads of 10 inch pipe and heavy equipment head to Mexia as the commission acts at once to fund a reservoir delay. A 40000 bond issue was ruled illegal for a minor error, delaying the reservoir completion.
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J. Sandford Smith
G. A. “Walters
Mexia
Bizzell Accepts Presidency of University of Oklahoma
Dr W B Bizzell president of Texas A and M College has formally accepted the Oklahoma University presidency effective September 1. He telegrammed Judge A A McDonald Hugo Okla confirming the decision praising the state and promising to continue the university's progress with regents and faculty support.
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Board of Regents
Great
State University
W, B, Bizzell
Reward Offered for Santa Fe Wreckers in Oklahoma
Santa Fe Railroad officials announced a $1000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those implicated in wrecking passenger train No. six north of Oklahoma City. Six baggage and mail coaches and one passenger coach plunged down a 25 foot bank after a tampered rail. No serious injuries reported. A posse searched the woods but found nothing. Officers suspect robbery or revenge and note the wreck may have targeted a southbound merchandise train carrying $1,000,000 in goods.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
Here
Galveston
Texas
Chicago
Appeal Court Upholds Death Penalties for Three Men
Austin June 3 The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death penalties of Milton Carr Arnulfo Valles and H P Boxley for separate crimes. Carr a Huntsville resident attacked a white woman Valles of El Paso murdered and Boxley of Brazoria killed Tom Coleman.
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International News Service
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Milton Carr
Huntsville Negro
Arnulfo Valles
el Paso
H. P. Boxley
Brazoria
Tom Coleman
New Evidence in Billy McClintock Case Emerges
Chicago June 3 New evidence in the Billy McClintock death case emerges as State's Attorney Crowe and aides receive details from attending physicians. The material, described as important though not disclosed, may affect the murder charge against William D. Shepherd who is accused of inoculating the typhoid germs.
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Chicago
Billy McClintock
Robert E. Crowe
United Press
Billy
Crowe
William D. Shepherd
Body of American Slain on Treasure Hunt Found
El Paso dispatches report T. J. Atkinson of Las Cruces New Mexico slain while searching for buried treasure in the Chihuahua mountains. His body was found near San Antonio Mexico. A Mexican guide is under arrest for the killing. Atkinson had been missing six months. Robbery motive cited.
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International News Service
EL Paso
Chihuahua
T. J. Atkinson
Las Cruces
New Mexico
San Antonio
Chicago sets murder record with 170 in five months
Chicago crime commission figures show 170 homicides in the first five months of the year. The total tops all previous records and is about 50 percent above the six year average since 1919. May alone had 37 murders, second only to 1919 riot years.
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Chicago
Chicago Crime Commission
Crime Commission
Ty Cobb Wins Crazy 16-15 Detroit Win Over White Sox
Yesterday Ty Cobb, veteran Tigers manager, hit a ninth inning home run to beat the White Sox 16 to 15 in a wild game. Bob Meusel added two home runs and drove in four runs in a standout effort.
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Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigers
White Sox
Bob Meusel
Banks Close for Davis Birthday Observation
Banks in Mexia were closed Wednesday possibly marking the observance of Jefferson Davis birthday. The post office and city hall stayed open while courts and legal business halted, schools disposed of term work, and older citizens weighed the fading significance of the famous Southerner's birthday.
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Mexia
Jefferson Davis
South
Condition of Secretary Weeks Is Very Serious
Boston June 3 The condition of Secretary John W Weeks is very serious according to physicians at his bedside. His chances for recovery are about even. Weeks was operated on last Thursday. Mrs Weeks stays beside him as doctors report a restless night and some vomiting. A 9 10 a m bulletin notes he is not so favorable this morning.
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International News Service
Boston
John W. Weeks
Weeks
Parade 10 First Feature of Chautauqua
As the Chautauqua opens in two days advance sale of season tickets nears goals with over $1,000 sold and a large crowd expected. A Thursday Junior Chautauqua parade and costume prizes will engage city children in the week long program.
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McKinney
Titus Streets
Dana Batey
U S Women in Battalion to Help Chinese Riots Spread
In Shanghai rioting flares as British warships ashore with bayonets and police shoot to kill rioters. Some 200 American women led by Irene Corbally Kuhn organize a battalion to assist suppressing the uprising amid student protests in Pekin and Shanghai.
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U.S
International News Service
Shanghai
Irene Corbally Kuhn
New York
United States Trade Commission
Pekin
Speeding Motor Officer Kills Man in Detroit
Detroit reports a high speed chase as a sport roadster with six occupants including Glenn Eldert crashes into a safety post. Herbert York dies instantly and five others are hospitalized after the motorcycle officer on duty pursues the vehicle. The incident occurred on June 8 in Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
Glenn
Eldert
Herbert York
French Explorer Party to Aid Amundsen Search
London dispatch reports the Norwegian government accepted a French exploratory party led by Dr Charvot to join the search for Amundsen and his party. The team will depart at once as advised by today’s communications. The note also mentions a Women’s Benefit Association contest and upcoming lodge meeting with calls for large attendance.
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International News Service
London
Dr. Charvot
Amundsen
Famous Trio in Darwin Case May Testify
Dayton Tenn June 3 E T Stewart prosecutor of John T Scopes said he may call Thomas A Edison Henry Ford and Luther Burbank to testify against Scopes during the trial opening July 10. Stewart believes they are anti evolutionists though he admits knowing little of the theory. He will be aided by Walter White superintendent of Rhea county schools.
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Tenn
E.T. Stewart
John. T. Scopes
Thomas A. Edison
Henry Ford
Luther Burbank
Scopes
Stewart
18Th
Tennessee Judicial District
Scope
Walter White
Rhea County
Heat Wave Reaps Death Across Midwest and Plains
Across multiple states a deadly heat wave and storm systems produced fatalities and extensive damage. Tornadoes in Nebraska Iowa kill several. Chicago area reports seven heat deaths and numerous prostrations. Minneapolis and nearby regions endure violent electrical storms and high heat as damage totals rise.
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Middle West
Lakes Region
Mississippi Valley
Omaha
Minneapolis
Mystery Fire Probed At Sunset Heights Resort
Police investigated a mysterious blaze that overnight destroyed several buildings at Sunset Heights, a fashionable resort near El Faso. Damage totaled $10,000.
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International News Service
EL Faso
Sunset Heights
Four Hours Of Rescue Efforts For Local Lineman
Will F Lancaster, 45, lineman for Community Power and Light, died after being shocked by a 2300 volt live wire on Belknap Street while helping Colbert build a line to the new city reservoir. Rescue attempts continued for hours with CPR and body‑positioning before the ambulance arriving from J I Riddle. Colbert stated the accident was unavoidable. Lancaster leaves brothers Joe and John and niece Beulah Porter. Interment set for Thursday at 5 pm.
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New York
Newark
Passaic
Livingston
New Jersey
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Trenton
Weather Bureau
Will Lancaster
Brown Hospital
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Charles C. Colbert
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Pole
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Mr. Colbert
A. J. Owen
Antonio Rico
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Beulah Porter
Mexia
J. I. Riddle Undertaking
Will F. Lancaster
Community Power and Light Company
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Don S. Caldwell
Mr. Lancaster
Charles. O. Colbert
Pure Oil Company
Main Street
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