Plot to Kidnap Mary Pickford Revealed in Confessions
Police report three suspects C A Holcomb A J Woods and Z Stevens confessed to a kidnapping plot targeting actress Mary Pickford. They discussed seizing Pickford with banners on a灯to imply innocence and holding her until $200,000 ransom paid by Douglas Fairbanks. Proceedings aim to present evidence to the county grand jury.
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Mary Pickford
J. Woods
A Holcomb
J Woods
Z Stevens
E L. Doheny
Jackie Coogan
Pola Negri
Miss Pickford
Hollywood
Douglas Fairbanks
France Replies To German Security Plan
A French envoy left Paris for Berlin to present France’s reply to Germany’s Western Europe security pact proposal. The covering letter will be published in Paris and London with an annex on German disarmament clauses and later the complete allied plan agreed by England and France.
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Pan
Pia
Paris
Berlin
Germany
Western Europe
Stressemann
London
England
War Secretary Weeks Bounces Back From Gall Stone Surgery
Secretary of War John W Weeks, operated on for gall stones at Massachusetts General Hospital last week, had a restless night and a not fully satisfactory condition today. Doctors reported pulse 90 and normal temperature, with overall convalescence previously favorable since the operation.
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Boston
APP
John W Weeks
Massachusetts General Hospital
Daniel Fok Jones
National Tax Research and Adjustment Bureau Proposed
In St Louis Missouri on June 1 a group of business leaders organized the National Tax Research and Adjustment Bureau to educate the public on tax relief. David R. Francis, former ambassador to Russia, joins the effort as the plan outlines exhaustive research and a likely tax relief proposal for Congress Ways and Means.
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St Lous
Bures
David R. Francis
Russia
Ways and Means Committee of Congres
Plane Disabled as Cows Feast on Wings
A U S Army veteran from San Antonio visited Memphis to attend a wedding but the plane the party rode on was disabled. The wings were treated with banana to tempt a restive herd of cows causing a stoppage and delaying travel.
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Harry G Crocker
U. S. Army
Kelly Feld
San Antonia
Texas
Tom
Web of Ives
Keca. Geld T
Wrestler Arrested On Assault Charge In St Louis
Nebraskan wrestler Joe Stecher was arrested after a match on an assault with intent to kill charge. Hearing set for June 16. Police say Stecher was released on precautionary measures. State of his health noted with minor stiffness as details emerged from the bout with Staats.
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Joe Stecher
Staats
Stecher
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Coolidge Urged To Use Special Trains
Washington says railroad officials persuaded President Coolidge to ride in private train cars for safety and efficiency. He will travel to St Paul Minn to deliver an address at the North American Centennial on June 8. A special car may also be used for his Swampscott Mass vacation trip. He previously rode a regular train to Chicago and saved travel costs. Another trip to Annapolis for Naval Academy graduation is planned next Wednesday.
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Coolidge
St Paul
Mina
White House
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Navy publicity plan aims to film Annapolis diploma event
Secretary Wilbur announced the publicity scheme to film Nav al Academy graduates receiving a dummy diploma from President Coolidge next Wednesday. The White House and Navy officials dispute earlier talk of presidential involvement, stating the plan is settled and proceeding as scheduled.
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A. P. the Navy
Heave Navarro
Annapolis
Coolidge
Wilbur
End is seen to wrangling over Shepherd jury
Chicago dispatches report Robert White, a missing witness in the William Warling Shepherd murder trial, may be in Pittsburgh as jurors are nearly complete. With four jurors chosen, prosecutors push to locate White to present the case. defense warns of acquittals and continues inquiries into alleged jury tampering.
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Chicago
App
Robert White
William Warling Shepherd
Pittsburgh
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Trle
Crowe
White Withite
Myr Crowe
Witham
Stewart
Mother of Chorus Girls Found Slain in New York Hotel
Boston July 1 police search for a suspect in the murder of Mae Price of New York who was killed in a hotel early yesterday and robbed of 6780. She lay face down as investigators described a brutal attack and apparent staging by the killer. The case has drawn wide attention as officers pursue possible links and motive.
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Boston
Mae Price
New York
Rioting in Shanghai Brings 16 Deaths and Business Closures
Riots in Shanghai escalate with 16 deaths since Saturday as students clash with police. Foreign units patrol the streets, 90 percent of Chinese business houses close, and a municipal proclamation seeks order amid ongoing disturbances. Three Russian agitators are detained and clashes injure several engineers.
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Shanghai
Souza
Shanghaaupetches
Volunteer Corps
A. P
Laeline
Domestic Dispute Sparks Radio Debate at Home
Fragmentary lines reveal a family quarrel over harmony at home. Mrs Becker and Mrs Buckner exchange remarks about who controls the atmosphere, with a mention of a radio as a central point of contention. The notes suggest a domestic scene rather than a formal incident.
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Becker
Buckner
Air Line Starts Service Between Cincinnati and Peoria
A new air route begins in June connecting Cincinnati and Peoria as an experimental service. The ini ti al operation aims to test passenger demand and schedule reliability for the newly formed line.
Dumb Dan Gardens Really Sells Canary Seed
Readable lines describe Dan and Jedkins discussing canaries and buying canary seed. The rough transcription shows them confirming gear and seed purchase in a casual exchange.
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Jedkins
Dan
Miners Die In Alabama Mine Disaster
Six white miners were killed at a mine in Piger Alabama after a collapse likely caused by an explosion of gas and air. The Littles Carisbe Coal Co, owner of the mine, reported the blast and indicated several workers remained trapped or injured as rescue efforts continued.
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Piger
Ala
End Came Quietly After Heart Attack
Washington early report states Themes R. Marshall former wartime vice president died after a heart attack following days of illness. He kept to his habit of reading the Bible and was said to be alert and dignified until the end. Burial plans mentioned Marion, Indiana near his parents.
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A. P
R. Marshall
United States
Michal
Ehell
Sy Ables
Dee Maaner
Marion
Indiana
Senate Chamber
Search Giant Negro After Three Assaults
A terse United States dispatch reports a manhunt for a giant Negro suspected of committing three assaults in New York. Police describe the suspect as large and dangerous, prompting authorities to broaden the search radius and urge the public to be vigilant.
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