New York City Plans Plainclothes Police Network
The police commissioner proposes a Scotland Yard style plainclothes undercover force in New York to aid crime solving. Officials will not advertise officers. the plan could expand city, state, and nationwide policing if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
America
Scotland Yard
England
New York
United States
Empire State
United
Sates
Union
Ruthven Named Michigan’s Possible University President
Dr. Alexander G. Ruthven, connected with the University of Michigan for 23 years and currently dean of administration, is named as a possible successor to Dr. Clarence Cook Little. The piece argues for home talent and praises Ruthven’s record and capabilities.
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Alexander G. Ruthven
Clarence Cook Little
University of Michigan
Ruthven
Yoanen
Dr. Ruthven
Tennis War On Court Between Tilden and Hunter
The United States and Germany clash on a tennis court as Bill Tilden and Francis Hunter duel two German players. The humorous colonial battle uses tennis gear instead of weapons, pitting volleys and serves over a welted net rather than No Man's land and barbed wire.
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United States
Germany
Bill Tilden
America
Francis T. Hunter
No Man's Land
Our Day Gee Gee Mentions New Safety Zone Idea
Our Day Gee Gee states she has not yet decided where to place the safety zone. She notes a correction in her geography, recalling school taught only of torrid temperate and Arctic zones and praises explorers for new findings.
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Gee Gee
Russians Suspicious as Peace Efforts Stumble
Moscow reports no American communique on the Russo Chinese clash and reacts with mystification to Washington warnings on Kellogg Briand treaty obligations. Only a French note from Foreign Minister Briand ostensibly hints at mediation.
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Moscow
Russia
Foreign Office
Washington
Stimson
Aristide Briand
France
German Ship Carries Munitions to Chiang Kai-shek
Berlin reports the North German Lloyd steamer Falke, 9600 tons, sailed to Shanghai on July 14 with munitions for General Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist government. Japanese dock workers in Hamburg refused loading, so the ship went to a Polish port and was loaded by a Polish crew.
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Berlin
U.P
Vrahne
Falke
Shanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Frahne
Hamburg
Peace moves in Manchuria as Kellogg pact cited
Western observers report Russia and China pledging to avoid war and pursue arbitration over the Manchurian Chinese Eastern railway dispute. France and the United States reportedly act in concert while Pravda warns imperialist plans must not proceed under a mask.
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France
United States
Stimson
Pravda
Byland
Memorial stone planned at site of first successful twine binding harvester
Beloit announces a memorial stone will be placed at the site of the building that produced the first successful twine binding grain harvester. The event marks a milestone in agricultural mechanization and local industry history.
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Beloit
Wis
Sale of Oil Royalty and Leases Ad on Page Five
Public notice announces a sale of oil royalty interests and oil leases as advertised on page 5 of the issue. Details specify bidding processes and where to submit offers, with deadlines and terms governed by the advertised notice.
Russia Proposes Committee To Settle Manchurian Dispute
London July 23 A telegram dispatch from Riga says Russia has proposed creating a committee at Harbin to settle the Manchurian dispute with China. The aim is to protect railway traffic between Europe and the Far East. The proposal was said to be in reply to Chinese tensions over the dispute.
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London
Russia
Harbin
China
Europe
Far East
Riga
Beliding Minister Becomes Marathon Swimmer at 89
In Belding Michigan Rev Charles Arthur Vandermeulen pastor of the First Baptist Church swam the length of Reed Lake in 1 hour 7 minutes and says it was a bit of relaxation He has swum six nearby lakes and finishes each swim breathing easily He is 89 and began swimming at 25 He also excels at tennis and credits health with faith in daily life.
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Belding
Reeds
Charles Arthur Vandermeulen
Vanidermeulen
Swan
Snakes Halt Patrol Work Along Delaware River Power Line
Newburgh New York July 23 Hundreds of poisonous snakes delay patrols on the high tension line along the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Patrolman J E Marsh says he killed 60 reptiles in days. Officers carry clubs to combat copperheads ratlers and other dangerous snakes driven out by heavy rains and heat.
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Newburgh
N.Y
Delaware
Port Jervis
J. E.marsh
Hieh
Burnett Burgess Freed On 1000 Dollar Bail In Witchcraft Case
Kalamazoo July 23 Burnett Burgess 27 was released from Kalamazoo county jail on 1000 bail to testify as a material witness next Monday in circuit court. His parents Eugene and Mrs Burgess are arraigned as alleged slayers of Mrs Etta Fairchild. Prosecutor Tedrow will not charge Burnett as an accessory after the fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
U.R
Burnett Burgess
Kalamazoo County
Eugene Burgess
Etta Fairchild
Paul M. Tedrow
Eugene
Burnett
Two Civil War Vets Mark July 21 Anniversary
Charlotte reports George Gardner and Henry Gardner both aged 83 and 86 celebrate the 64th anniversary of their Union Army discharge at Nashville. Members of the Second Michigan Cavalry they recently took part in Wilson's raid in Waterloo Alabama and Macon Georgia. Both are active in Eaton County Democratic politics and in Charlotte civic life.
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Charlotte
U.P
Eaton County
George &. Gardner
Henry Gardner
Nashville
Second Michigan Cavalry
Wilson
Waterloo
Alabama
Macon
Georgia
George
Three Die and Others Hurt in Clinton Prison Riot
Clinton prison in New York saw three convicts shot dead and many injured during a riot. An official inquiry led to a verdict of justifiable homicide for the slain inmates as Governor Roosevelt prepared a report for Albany amid overcrowding and food complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannedmora
N. Y
Clinton
Franklin Dd. Roosevelt
Albany
Edward ‘Starkwell
T. Loyal O’connel
Clinton County
Clinton Prison
Hoover Home Guarded Amid Tourist Surge at San Juan Hill
Detectives have been assigned to Hoover's San Juan Hill residence in Palo Alto California to guard the presidential home against souvenir seekers and curious visitors during the summer tourist rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Calif
U.P
San Juan Hill
Hoover
Classified Ad Showcase Promises Wide Circulation and Service
The notice touts the Limes Classified Ad column offering buyers a broad range of items and guaranteeing maximum publicity. It emphasizes seller and buyer benefit, urging readers to call No. 8 to see the service for themselves.
President Hoover Receives Farm Board Job Request
A letter to the state department requests appointment to the farm relief board, with the writer proposing to represent southern beet farmers. The applicant offers to work for 25 dollars a month and asks if he can continue beet pedaling in his current job. The missive questions whether to wait for Al Smith or Owen D. Young.
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Washington
Hoover
State Department
United States
Anderson
Carolina
Julie
Davill
al Smith
Owen d. Young
Trulic
Mike Clark
Two New Mental Hospitals Planned in Michigan
Gov. Fred W. Green told the State Hospital commission that two new mental hospitals will be built in the southeast within years. One will be on a site chosen now, and the second will replace Pontiac to better suit expansion needs. The $17,217,800 four year program is underway with bids to follow after architects complete their work. This plan serves over 100,000 population.
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Traverse City
Fred W. Green
State Hospital Commission
Pontiac State Hospital
Governo
State Trappers Named in Pelt Bootleg Probe
Lansing July 28 Three more state conservation officers and several private trappers join the wholesale beaver pelt bootleg case. Hugh Green, chief game warden, announces suit against Maas-Stephens Fur Co of St Louis seeking 3076 for pelts bought from outlaw trappers in the Upper Peninsula.
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Lansing
U.P
Ting
Hugh Green
Maas-Stephens Fur Company
St. Louis
Moi
Upper Peninsula
Graham
Tha Companies
Tha
Wisconsin Fur Companies
Pari Mutuels Safe at Grand Rapids Track
Grand Rapids July 28 Sheriff Byron J Patterson was served with an injunction to stop interference with pari mutuel betting at the Grand Circuit races. The court order, issued in stronger terms than a previous fall injunction, precedes Patterson consulting Prosecutor Bartel J Jonkman before acting further.
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Grand Rapids
U.P
Byron J. Patterson
United States Canada Air Mail Starts Between Cities
The first flight of the new Canadian American Airways inaugurated daily air service from St. Paul to Winnipeg. The Travelin cabin plane piloted by Gene Shank departed St. Paul Airport at 12 30 p m landing at Robinsdale St Cloud Fargo and Grand Forks before reaching Winnipeg. An express air service is planned to begin.
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St. Paul
Minn
Winnipeg
Canadian- American Airways, Inc
Gene Shank
Robinsdald
Robinsdale
St. Cloud
Fargo
Grand Forks
United States of Europe Rejected by British Government
In London on July 23 the British government rejected a plan for a United States of Europe to counter high American tariffs. William Graham, president of the board of trade, said no conference with European ministers would be pursued seeking such a project. He noted no gains from actions discriminating against the United States and European tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Poetry Ends Martial Difficulty For Couple
In Grand Rapids Michigan a wife beating case was softened by poetry. Miss Alice Yonkman head of family services bureau says a husband who cut poems from magazines began writing verses to his wife and is now rekindling romantic feeling.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
U.R
Alice Yonkman
Family Services Bureau
Miss Yankmen
Sue Carroll Announces Engagement to Nick Stuart
Hollywood notes Sue Carroll actress announces engagement to film star Nick Stuart after long rumor. She says plans for a wedding are not yet made and it will be several months before it takes place.
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Hollywood
Calif
Sue Carroll
Nick Stuart
Miss Carroll
U S Might Be Called 10 End Rail Dispute
Washington July 23 A Hoover era shift in world affairs sees pledges from China and Russia to avoid war over the Chinese Eastern railroad after five days of talks. Secretary Stimson seeks good offices but will offer mediation only if both nations request it. Russian joint control restoration is seen as crucial before successful negotiations. China defends its July 10 actions through G C Wu with a formal statement.
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London
U.P
United States
Manchuria
China
Russia
Washington
Nanking
Shanghai
Moscow
Mioth
Kuo-Min
Reading Chinese News Bureau
Jilso
Hoover Administration
Stimson
G. C.wu
St Louis Robin seeks new long flight record
St Louis Robin ends refueling endurance attempt with world record time 247 hours 58 minutes sought. Pilots Dale Jackson and Forrest O’Brien stay aloft after oil scare. Maj. Robertson sponsors the flight as conditions improve toward Friday target.
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ST. Louis
Moi
U.P
Dale Jackson
Forrest O’brine
Lambert St. Louis
Maj. Robertson
United Press
Robertson
Forrest O’brien
Health Champions of Emmet County Named
In Petoskey on July 23 the Emmet County 4-H Club selected health champions for both senior and junior groups. Christel Manthei of Petoskey was named healthiest girl, Esther Lou Fechtman also of Petoskey the healthiest junior girl, Sidney Howard of Alanson the healthiest senior boy, and Frank Sorenson of Harbor Springs the healthiest junior boy. Manthei belongs to the Can Canning and South Emmet dairy clubs, while Fechtman is with the Tutti Kruti canching and Busy Bee Clothing clubs.
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Petoskey
UA Emmet
Christel Manthei
Esther
Lou Fechtman
Sidney Howard
Alanson
Frank Sorenson
Harbor Springs
Manthei
South Emmet
Chinese Ex-Consul to Be Prosecuted in San Francisco
U P reports Ying Kao former Chinese vice consul his wife and Sun Foon former chancellor will be prosecuted in San Francisco over smuggling of about 11 million dollars in opium. Preliminary hearing was postponed and trial deferred awaiting Washington orders. About 2300 tins of opium were found in trunks brought from China by Mrs Ying Kao.
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San Francisco
U.P
Washington
United States District Attorney’s Office
Ying Kao
Sun Foon
China
District Attorney's Office
Ying’ Kao
China defends actions over Russian property seizure
Dr. Wu describes ousting Russian directors as self defense and recalls Chinese efforts to negotiate with Russia through Chu Shao-Wiang. He argues China will abide by the Kellogg pact though not formally in effect, as relations remain strained after Russia’s moves.
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China
Russia
Chu Shao-Wiang
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