Police Investigate Mysterious Shooting In Philadelphia
Police in Philadelphia investigate a husband and wife shooting at a first floor apartment. Vincent Neapolitana, 23, was shot in the hip and his wife Oliva, 20, was shot through the back and is in critical condition. Neapolitana said three shots came through an open window as they prepared to retire.
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Philadelphia
Vincent Neapolitana
Oliva
Neapolitana
Vincent
Neapolitaans
Slander Suit Has But Brief Session
Constantinople June 25 The slander suit of Princess Suad Chakir formerly Mrs Sidi Spreckles of San Francisco against Princess Chevekiar had a brief session. Proceedings were adjourned with no final ruling announced.
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International News Service
Constantinople
Suad Chakir
Sidi Spreckles
San Francisco
Chevekiar
Court adjourns as Princess Suad Chakir case delayed
In a brief session the case against Princess Cheveklar was adjourned until August 3. Suad Chakir is sued for 30 000 pounds Turkish in retaliation for Cheveklar's divorce claim that Chakir stole her husband. The plaintiff alleges assault and incitement of mistreatment by Turkish soldiers.
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Suad Chakir
San Francisco
Cheveklar
Chevekiar
Japanese Hangs Once Too Often As Trick Fails
Benji Hara aged 17 enticed neighbors with a deadly trick of hanging himself on an improvised scaffold. He would place his head in a noose and kick away the stool, but the rope would usually part. This time the knot did not slip and he died, despite friends' attempts to help.
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International
Toyko
Benji Hara
Benji
Forty Russian Palaces Decay in Leningrad
Forty palaces formerly belonging to the nobility in Leningrad have been closed by Soviet authorities. Once open to the public they fell into decay since the revolution, and upkeep costs proved too high to justify keeping them on public view.
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Leningrad
Ben
Janitors Go To College For Finesse In Economy
In Greeley Colorado a summer school adds a janitor college course taught by Professor Harry S Ganders from State Teachers College. The program trains cleaners to heat efficiently save fuel protect eyesight clean boards and improve ventilation. Participants include janitors from Colorado Wyoming and Kansas with demonstrations by engineers.
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Greeley
Colo
State Teachers’ College
Harry S. Ganders
Gander
Colorado
Wyoming
Kansas
Thieves Dismantle Parked Automobile
Fred Weinshank a Johnson Bronze employee found his car dismantled by thieves after night shift. Parked on South Mill Street beside the plant, the generator and bolts were stolen and the vehicle scavenged. He reported the loss to police at 6 30 a m.
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Fred Weinshank
East Washington Street
Johnson Bronze Company
South Mill Street
Boys Govern English City
In Weymouth England a miniature City Council has been formed to instruct school boys in city government. Corresponding with the nun-
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International News Service
Weymouth
England
Brunswick tires at old price offered briefly
The dealer notes Dewberry's still sells Brunswick tires at previous prices for a few days. They will soon follow the market, which has risen about 20 percent in the last month. Buyers are urged to purchase a set, guaranteed for 10,000 miles and longer wear.
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Dewberry's
Boys form junior council to mirror city government
Thirty two promising boys are selected as members of a junior council. They attend parent Council meetings, hear all business and debates, and will elect their own city Mayor. They will be dressed in robes like real councilors.
Divorce Mill Men Found Guilty and Seek New Trial
Providence jurors found Leonard W. Horton and Francis P. Dougherty guilty of conspiring to defeat public justice by procuring a divorce through false and fraudulent means in the so called Divorce Mill. They plan to move for a new trial. The decree was issued in March for Genevieve Thomas against Edwin T. Thomas. Genevieve Thomas is believed to live in New York.
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International News Service
Providence
R. I
Leonard W. Horton
Francis P. Dougherty
Horton
Dougherty
Genevieve Thomas
Edwin T. Thomas
Thomas
New York
Attempted Poisoning of Williamsport Zoo Animals
An investigation in Williamsport Pennsylvania probes an apparent effort to poison municipal zoo animals. Visitors are warned not to feed the animals with arrests possible for violators. One animal died and others were found sick. bacteriologist Dr Ford E Weddigen examined the stomach of a prized corette to determine poison involvement and guide further protection measures.
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Williamsport
Corette
Ford E. Weddigen
Divorcee Sues For Millionaire's Estate
Fort Worth, June 25. Winfield Scott Jr. son of a famed cattle baron, after a Yucatan divorce from Gertrude Lane Scott and turning his fortune to his mother, must face a court ruling. Judge Roy ordered alimony of 890 dollars per month pending his cross action for a 200000 dollar share of the Scott estate.
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International News Service
Fort Worth
Texas
Winfield Scott, Jr
Gertrude Lane Scott
Jurge R. E. L. Roy
Seventeenth District Court
Young Scott
Scott
Alligator A Stowaway In Log From Tropics
A three foot South American alligator was found hiding in the log room at John Russell cutlery plant Turners Falls Massachusetts. Workers had to wait for logs to be exhausted before capture was possible after the creature crawled from a coco bolo log from South America.
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Turners Falls
Mass
John Russell Cutlery
South America
New State Highway Laws Trigger Wide Arrests in Pa
Harrisburg June 25 Arrests by the State Highway Patrol in a month totalled 1 479 with 35 cases of operating a vehicle under liquor influence The fines amounted to 15 478 of which 14 978 were returned to the state treasury Major arrests arose under head lamp regulations Buckman Highway Laws with 516 incidents Open cutouts illegal for over four years saw 112 violators Warnings issued as Secretary Wright orders a patrol drive to end the nuisance
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International News Service
Harrisburg
State Highway Patrol
Highway Department
Paul D. Wright
Patrol declares arrests on sight for noncompliance
A patrol announces arrests on sight for defiant behavior, aiming to curb unrest and enforce order. Citizens are urged to cooperate as enforcement steps intensify.
Caretaker Finds Pocketbook At City Comfort Station
Armand Dupuy a caretaker at the Water street city comfort station found a pocketbook on Tuesday and turned it over to the police where it awaits the owner.
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Armand Dupuy
City Comfort Station
Water Street
Youth's Ardor Lands Him In Prison
In St Albans England on June 25 Frederick Polman a 17 year old suitor declares he will endure perilous waiting and even death for Ivy Tuckett. After escalating threats to kill he is jailed following Ivy rejecting him and a threatening letter reaching authorities.
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ST. Albans
Eng
Frederick Polman
Ivy Tuckett
Frederick
Ivy
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