Robbery at Drake Hotel Ended in Shootout Across Chicago Streets
Spectacular five-man raid at the Drake Hotel in Chicago’s Gold Coast left two robbers dead and others wounded or captured after a hour long gun battle. A hotel clerk was killed and guests injured as a detective and police pursued the gunmen through nearby streets and into a kitchen. The heist netted about $16 000 before the men fled, one later captured and another killed in a confrontation with officers.
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National Capital Shows Deserted During Summer Absences
Washington reports that during the hot months cabinet members use capable understudies to stand in while they rest. Substitutes cover departments from Agriculture to War, with officials like Hoover, Davis, Weeks, and Kellogg stepping in as acting chiefs. The piece notes ongoing government work despite widespread vacations.
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Cooledge
Swamperett
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Jardine
Far West
R W Ilwaiap
Commerce
Merbert Hoover
B. Imvia
Drake Aleo Heag
Secretary of the Interior
Huebstt Werk
West
Edward C. Finey
Harry New Wae
John H Barnett
Tehes Bevis
James J. Davis Weet
Rebe Carl White
Bis Ly
Navy
Corts Wither
Bis Department
Baltimore Labor to Strike Over City Construction Contracts
Baltimore union workers plan a general strike on municipal construction valued at $5 000 000 or more involving 14 trades with 2 000 to 3 000 men to stop work next Saturday. Organizers say the action follows rejected estimates and demands for higher wages as city officials prepare a response with department heads.
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Baltimore
Allied Building Trade Counci
Mayer Jacaeon
Tamerree
Teday
Blighted romance drives woman to attempted death in Baltimore
A unidentified woman, calling herself Peggy and refusing to reveal her name, leapt from Hanover Street Bridge after a broken romance. Cary Forsythe, who tried to pull her to safety, dived after her. she was rescued and hospitalized with likely non fatal injuries.
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Baltimore
Peggy
South Baltimore General Hopital
Patapires Rover
Cary Forsythe
So Bridge
Feeny
Johny Hopkins University
Forsythe
Hanover Street
William Jennings Bryan Lying In State In Washington
The body of William Jennings Bryan was brought from Tennessee where he died Sunday and lies in state at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington. A parting benediction was given by the people of the national capital before a religious service and entombment with military honors at Arlington.
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Wasington
Dhaners
William Jenning
Bryan
Tennisee
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Arlngeon
Yield Huge Tax Leaks to State Treasuries
Fragmentary report notes large tax collections from vehicle fees and gasoline taxes reaching into state treasuries. It cites a total around 1.9739 million dollars and references end of 1923 figures and state implications.
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Washington
Coolidge Discusses Congressional Status with Senators
President Coolidge met with Senator Dill of Illinois at the White House after attending an Esx County Republicans gathering at Lake Chebacco. They discussed congressional status and the prospects for upcoming elections, stressing the need for Republican support and a strong vote in the congressional elections.
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Mas
Coolidge
White Court
Teetay
Dteneen
Iltime
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Mroecdwige
Waite
Wnetie Hater
Wap
Sermueett
Chawman
Beth Fey
Sears Cunhgrers
Crime in U. S. Said Worse Than Elsewhere
Prominent citizens in New York and across the nation discuss forming a national crime commission led by Elbert H Gary of U S Steel. Attendees include Governor Smith and Franklin D Roosevelt as plans aim to share anti crime successes and pressure reform of crime laws nationwide.
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United States
National Crime Commission
Seerchants
Elbert Ho Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Smith
Rochard Washburn Child
Italy
William E. Kwen
Bankers
Aseriation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York State
Mr Child
Mark 0
Prentiss
Memphis
Tenn
Turkey
Gary
Two Men Injured As Auto Hits Pedestrian In Baltimore
An auto struck a pedestrian on Old Harford Road near Joppatowne and flipped into a ditch. John Mutch of Towson, a train driver, suffered a fractured right leg and scalp lacerations. Frank Finn, driver of the car, was summoned for explanation. no injuries reported.
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Baltimore
AFP
Old Harford Road
Joppa Road
William Finn
Loch Rover
Union Emoria
John Mutch
Towson
Trian
St Josephs Hospital
Frank Finn
Inch Raven
Rains Boost Maryland Crops Says Official Report
Maryland weather and crop report notes timely rainfall in the past month has aided hay and interior crops. Corn shows a good stand and progressing well. Market remarks mention higher prices for produce and shortages in some garden items, with fruit plentiful and potato acreage smaller but pricing up.
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Baromore
Baltimore
Maryland
Replica Leopold Loeb Defense Expected in Russell Scott Trial
Alienists will hold an insanity evaluation of Russell Scott before Judge Joseph Br. This hearing parallels the Leopold Loeb case, with Dr Harold S Hulbert test conducting gland tests and mental and physical reaction measures. Hulbert suggests Scott may suffer glandular deficiency and delusions of grandeur, claiming to be a famous figure.
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Leopold-Loeb
Russell Scott
Chicago
Joseph BR
David Monday
Arold S. Hulbert
Bobby Frank
Scott
Jall
Loeb
Hulbert
Late News Bulletins From Multiple Global Incidents
A garbled July 3 bulletin cites Attorney Robert M Archer Jr confirming that Cherise F Clark did not die from poison. Other items report Denver tremor near Regis c College and casualties at a Marine base. Additional notes mention a French express train derailment near Ft Antone and academy training drills affecting student schedules.
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Geteg Nie
Senate
Robert M. Archer, Jr
Cherise F. Clark
Maerford County
Local girl released in slaying case
Justice A Fred W Peters ordered the release of zene Ellagewerth a local girl and alleged slayer of James Carey a wealthy Eastern Shore landowner from Worcester jail at Snow Hill after confinement since July 18 the day after the murder The state had charged her as an accessory with Baker but those charges were dismissed and she was freed without trial
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Zene Ellagewerth
James
James Carey
Eastern Shore
Worcester
Snow Hill
Afred W Peters
Peters
Baker
Moon
Widow Will Write Chattanooga Memoirs After Death
The Chattanooga Chronicle reports Mrs Bevery plans to publish memoirs of William Jens Brees after her death. She recalls his early life, February 1923 departure for the land, and his work as secretary of state in 1912. She aimed to complete the chronicle if conditions permit.
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Chattanooga
Jens — Brees
Bevery
Toms
Eays
W. E. Thompson
Ieee
Sunburn Socks New York July Bereagaria Cana
Fragmented OCR item mentions July events in New York and a likely sunburn related motif. Names and places are unclear, but references to dates and geographic location hint at a local notice or brief. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or actions.
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New York
Bereagaria Cana Bow
Ee Srimning
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