Murder of U S Consul Spurs Persian Probe
Major Robert W Imbrie American vice consul in Teheran was beaten to death by a native mob when attempting to photograph a sacred fountain. An associate Seymour was seriously hurt and hospitalized. The U S government ordered a vigorous protest and planned an inquiry into Persian police protection. The American minister to Teheran, Joseph Saul Bertfeld, has resigned but may stay to manage the incident. Bernard Gotlieb, the American consul, remains in Teheran.
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A. L. Bradford
United Press
Washington, D. C
Robert W. Imbrie
Teheran
United States
Imbrie
State Department
American Legation
Legation
Seymour
Jatata Department
Flughes
England
Hughes
Joseph Saul Bertfeld
Ohio
Bernard Gotlieb
New York
Persia
Maj
Rober Wy Imorie
Imbile Ace
Americans Set Records as U S Athletes Dominate Olympic Events
At Colombes and Paris venues American swimmers divers and fencers posted record performances and multiple finals appearances. Helen Wills and Mrs George Wightman won women’s doubles in tennis while Weissmuller Kahnamoku and Duke advanced in the 100 meter freestyle. World records fell in the 400 meter freestyle and 100 meter backstroke as Sybil Bauer and Miss Riggin topped their events. Water polo saw the U S upset by Belgium 2 1 prompting a protest and jury review.
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Associated Press
Olympic Stadium
Colombes
France
Helen Wills
George Wightman
Kathleen McKane
Phyllis Covell
Les Tourelies
America
Spain
Johnny Weissmuller
Duke
Sam Kahnamoku
Clarence Pinkston
Dave Fall
Albert C. White
Elizabeth Becker
Caroline Smith
Misa Helen Meany
Miss Wehseolau
Tucki
Miss Ederlee
Misa Sybil Bauer
Miss Riggin
Belgium
United States
Lincoln official Helwig leaped from hotel ninth story
E W Helwig 80 city treasurer of Lincoln Nebraska died by his own action in Los Angeles leaping from the ninth floor of a downstown hotel. His body was found on a garage roof seven stories below. Health problems are believed to have prompted the act. He left a note saying I cannot stand it any longer This is the end.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
E. W. Helwie
Lincoln
Neb
Downstown
Helwig
Session Ends in a Battle at Talom Chamber
Ambulances were summoned in the chamber of deputies early today as an all night session broke up at Talom. In a pitched battle an ex minister an admiral and a deputy were seriously wounded with no death tally fully determined. Opposition caused the clash and the chamber hoped to reconvene later in the day. Denunciation of the government by opposition groups sparked most of the rioting.
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United Press
Athen
Talom
Herhamber
Voluntary Reduction of Gas Rates in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls
Madison reports a voluntary reduction of bus rates in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls by Northern States Power before the state railroad commission. The new schedule sets a minimum charge of five cents monthly and a lead of one dollar. The commission estimates annual savings of about 87,000 in Eau Claire and 2,860 in Chippewa Falls, the first postwar rate cut for the two cities. The action follows a previous commission order that was overturned on appeal. The commission also denied Milwaukee’s bid to extend the Milwaukee street railway single fare to Atkinson Avenue and Twenty-seventh Street.
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United Press
Madison
Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls
State Railroad Commission
Northern States Power Company
Bmres
City of
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Street Railway
Twelfth Street
Pease and
Twenty-seventh Streets
Atkinson Avenue
Twenty-seventh Street
Editor Tammen of Denver Post Dies
Harry H. Tammen editor and part owner of The Denver Post died after a short illness. He had a private fortune estimated at $5,000,000 and had been ill about four months. He underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and returned to Denver in a private car of J Ogden Armour.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Harry H. Tammen
Denver Post
Post
Tammen
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
J. Ogden Armour
Purity Squad Kills Farmer in Minneapolis Car Incident
In Minneapolis a group described as a polite purity squad fired five shots at an automobile, killing farmer Arthur Nelson, 24, Robbinsdale. Officers claimed the Nelson car sped away after being invited to surrender. Nelson died en route to General Hospital. An autopsy or inquest was planned for today.
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Tilted Preas
Minneapolis
Arthur Nelso
Wiliam Nelson
Nelson
Tarnon
Little
General Hospital
Fire destroys streetcar barns killing one fireman
A fire in Hall Street car barns of the Grand Rapids street railway company caused $500,000 in property damage and disrupted southern city streetcar service. Fireman Percy Ackers was killed and Verne D. Sampler was seriously injured when a wall collapsed. several other firemen were wounded.
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vRy Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hall Street
Carbaria
Grand Rapids Street Railway Company
Percy Ackers
Verne D. Sampler
Premier Pachitch Advises Election After Cabinet Resignation
Belgrade Premier Nikola Pachitch submitted his cabinet's resignation to the king and urged calling elections. He had formed the present cabinet May 21 after resignations April 12 by himself and his former cabinet.
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Presa
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Nikola FP
Pachitch
Cotton to Face Regents Over Normal School President
F A Cotton, president of the La Crosse state normal school, will be considered for removal by the state board of normal regents at its July 20 meeting. Cotton has presented and withdrawn his resignation during the recent session, and opponent Dutton is set to appear July 29 for removal hearings. board adjourns for July 29 in La Crosse.
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la Crosse Normal
Associated Press
Madison
F. A. Wotton
la Crosse
Osed
Dutton
F. A. Cotton
State Normal School
la Crowne
Cotton
Soldiers Ordered Out To Protect Forest Fire Region
San Francisco troops numbering two hundred fifty were sent to forest regions today for fire patrol duty. Twelve airplanes were provided for patrol if needed. District Forester Reddington called the situation serious but not out of control. Most fires reported were minor compared with last week’s larger blazes. Troops will relieve rangers who are currently occupied with patrol and lookout duties.
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United Press
San Francisco
Callo
Reddington
Anc
Dry Session For Last Man's Club In Stilwater Minn
Stilwater Minnesota Monday banquet of the Last Man's club will be dry as usual. Peter Hall of Atwater leads a reunion of Civil War veterans with four surviving members to drink water instead of Burgundy. The original quartz decanter remains unused. Four places set, black plaque with departed members’ names and wildflowers, company colors to hang and be sprinkled. A separate table will be set for widows of departed members.
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United Press
Stilwater
Minn
Peter Hall
Atwater
B Company
Flrst
Minnesota Infantry
Fimil Graff
Lving
Florida
John Goff
Minnesota Soldiers Home
Charles Lockwood
Chamberlain
S. D
Eight Die in Lisbon Shooting Affray Between Guards
Eight persons were killed in a shooting affray in Lisbon Portugal last night during a clash between Republican guard soldiers and police. Several others wounded as authorities rushed to quell the disturbance and restore order in the capital.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Home Owner Opposes Fire Department Entry in Milwaukee
Fire Chief and crew confronted Peter Radnianovich as he challenged responders in his yard and blocked access to his burning house. Authorities overpowered him, broke locked doors, and extinguished the fire while Radnianovich awaited processing on a disorderly charge.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Fred Srhientor
Peter Radnianovich
Peter
Native Story of Kidnaping in Northern Territory Coast
A report recalls the disappearance and presumed massacre of James Willetts and his daughter after the steamer Douglas Mawson's tragedy in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Aboriginal attackers killed crew and passengers, sparing the two women who were later taken into the bush. a relief force was urged but delayed, while offshore crews and local authorities seek possible rescue.
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United Pred
Asati Lone
Melbourne
Anatenikt
Miitlys
Port Darwin
Torritory
James Willetts
Douglas Mawson
Gulf of Carpentaria
Enaat
Northern Territory
Cape Witherfores
Gulf
Jarmésx Willetts
Normanton
Maniver
Posalile
Vem
Nela
Nelana
Bruce
Fire Threatens Big Ship With Destruction
In San Francisco two liners, the Pacific main line President Lincoln and nearby vessels were threatened by a store room fire. Flames caused $17,000 damage before city firemen extinguished fumes. believed started by a dropped cigarette. Authorities warned of further threats at Hunter's Point.
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United Press
San Francisco
CalifoFire
Cabing
President Lincoln
LU. S
Hunter's Point
Wheeler La Follette Running Mate Declared
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana announced his acceptance of the running mate position on the independent presidential ticket led by Senator Robert M. La Follette. The letter of acceptance states Wheeler’s reasons and affirms his denouncement of prior to the nomination, reflecting the campaign’s internal deliberations.
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Sen
Wheeler LA Follette
Washington, D. C
Burton Ke Wheeler
Montana
Atestite
Davaherty
Ne Nc
Robert Myrie Molintos
Neenah Motorcar Party Plunges In Road Disaster
A motorcar party near Neenah crashed on Shore road between Oak Inah and Seenah, leaving Miss Burr severely injured and near death, with others sustaining multiple injuries. Driver James Krieg and passenger Miss Burr faced injuries. car, a Peerless, was demolished. Crash blamed on fast driving. Krieg fined for reckless driving.
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Xeonal
Marie Thhirr
Theda
Athens
Cere
Aldo
Osa
Hake Shore
Oke Inah
Seenah
Bure
Dr. P
Connieth
Ostieosh
Hem
Conante
Bret Fener
Mlb Burr
Pallas
Brat Doty Avenue
Oo Duaer Wilson
Almont
Harts
James Krieg
Shanlder
Miss Sier
Albert Mebanild
Mack
Horel
Cahkoah
Gies
Johnson
Noeneh
Mixy Bure
Krieg
No Taxleid
South Commercial Street
Highway 18
Aubotation
Bad Weather Holds British Flyer in Kurile Islands
Unfavorable weather halts the Asia Might flight of British world flyer A. Stuart Maclaren and Lt. Col. Broom as they attempt to resume from Tokyo toward Paramushira. The delay is attributed to rough conditions over the Kuriles, with a Sun Witness contributor noting the incident is not serious.
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Kurile
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Tokyo
Kuriles
Mrj
A. Stuart Maclaren
Asia
Paramushira
Broom
MacLaren
Pavith
Idie Ad
Oshkosh Girl Keeps Title in Golf Championship
Miss Bernice Wall of Oshkosh retained the state women’s golf championship at River Mound Course. She defeated Mrs. Landauer of Milwaukee in a tightly contested match, winning decisive holes and sealing victory with steady irons and bold putting. The consolation flight saw Mrs. Ayer of Madison defeat Mrs. C. Olp his of Vis de nt for the bracket.
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Drean
Bernice Wall
Posboah
Nere
Marty Lane
Milwakes
Rive
Mora
Miss Wall
Lalidaiter
Miss Walle
Mra. Landaver
Wall
Landauer
Ayer
Madison
Mrd. C. Olrophis
Viedeut
Aare
Negro Hanged by Mississippi Mob Near Lat Reveha
By Colted Presa, Miss Harry Shelton, accused man tied to a tree four miles from Lat Reveha, was pulled from custody and hanged by unidentified assailants. Bullets riddled the corpse after a claimed attempted assault on a white woman near the area. Shelton had been arrested at De Kalb for safety fears prior to transfer Friday.
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Harry Shelton
Druggists of State Disturbed Over Ruling
Milwaukee dispatch reports drudists of Wisconsin plan immediate action after discovery that they hold soft drink parlor licenses to sell whisky as licensed prescription dealers. Executive committees of the Milwaukee Druggists Association and Wisconsin Druggists Association will meet soon to decide next steps.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Lcenses
Milwanlen Drageiats Association
Wisconsin Dragaiats’ Association
Gain in Reserve Shown in Report for Week
The report shows reserve backing and trust companies with a total reserve of 6, A 72,240. An increase of 10,029,050 is recorded reflecting improved liquidity and financial stability for the period.
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Associated Press
den Lerk
Argentina Press Sees U S Rights Probe on Santos
Buenos Aires reports intercession by foreign powers on behalf of Brazil to protect foreign rights. The piece notes Jenly and other European nations may protest. It anticipates U S action, with a possible formal note to Santos to defend American citizens and property, signaling likely regional responses.
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Bryant Powers
United Press
Buenos Aires
Brazil
Jenly
Sovernment
al Itin de Jitetrea
United States
Santos
Rae Paulo
Vernardes
Bae Pate
Five Auto Bandits Youths Sent To Reformatory
Five youths aged 18 to 20 were sentenced to one hour in the Bay reformatory after trial in Superior Court before Judge Archibald McKay. Names given include Kelly, Dudley, Daley, Sparr, and McGraw. the judge noted pending thefts in Superior and emphasized further corrective sentences.
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Reformatory
Bive — Automobile i Bandita
Hentensius
Fiveen Bay Reformatory
Superior Court
Archibald
McKay
Duck Kelly
Hem Dudley
Supertones
Ray Daley
Supertar
Clarence Sparr
Supienor
Thomas McGraw
Prisoner spirited away to prevent lynching by mob
A prisoner was moved to a secure location today as a mob of miners gathered outside a town near Big Run, chanting threats after the abuse and death of 7 year old Adina Kusken whose body was found near her home. Police described the case as a murder and authorities protected the prisoner from the crowd.
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Unitad Prasad Bellaire
Chwesdenkew
St. Charseville
Thi Ctly Sill
Dyvueh Hind
Adina Kusken
Oa v
Big Run
Walworth County judge dead in Walworth County
A Walworth County judge, Jay Page, died late last night in a sanitarium. Relatives report the death Wednesday, with details noting his long service as a Democrat and former member of Einhorn. Weather and forecast information follow from the station’s wire service. Temperatures near normal with showers and thunderstorms expected in the Great Lakes region later in the week.
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Cy Mite Preys
Elo
Jay Page
Eli Horn
Meyer
Einhorn
Walwerth County
Stevens
Mikmartops
Gower Winenourt
Rocky Mountain
Mateau Neptone
Theglaning
Great
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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Gray Silver
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Farm Bureau Federation
Chamber of Deputies
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Purity Squad
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