Navy disaster aboard Mississippi claims many lives
June 13 Pedro California reports the sinking of the battleship Mississippi during a training exercise. Three officers and 45 enlisted men dead after a mysterious explosion on a turret. Injuries were mostly mild among survivors. Investigation underway as crews from California Tennessee Idaho and other states assist.
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Gen Dawes Becomes Active In Campaign
Marietta Ohio June 13 word reaches General Dawes as he plans to depart for Chicago where supporters and family await. He says resumed duties after recent committee sessions and reparations discussions with Swed officials. The entry notes his rising political activity.
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Frese
Conference on East Main Street tunnel with Penn R R
Superintendent Allen and Norfolk Division officials met with city representatives to discuss opening a tunnel under the tracks. The goal is to relieve traffic delays on East Main Street and improve safety by allowing streamlining of the corridor. A favorable result is hoped for in the next day or two as plans advance.
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East Main Street
Alien
Norfolk
Ube
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Sas
Teason
Weday
Riot Trial Continues After Severance Denied
Two residents defend themselves in a riot case as the full defendant group remains on trial for riot and affray. The court refused to sever the charges, keeping all parties together in the proceedings.
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Bern
Enlawfer
150 Witnesses To Testify On Shooting
A major shooting case attracts about 150 witnesses expected to testify, with authorities preparing the venue and a timeline for court proceedings.
Jackson Wins Vice Presidency After Third Ballot
The convention delegates meet for the third ballot to choose a vice presidential candidate. William P. Jackson led by a 23 vote total from 6 delegates and supporters, as Charles C. Dawes secured the nomination after the third ballot amid party preparations to back a ticket for national office.
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Charles C. Dawes
Maryland Power Company Plans Major Electrification
A proposed fifty million dollar capital plan by Maryland Power Co. aims to electrify Maryland and extend into Pennsylvania and nearby states. Secretary Hoover highlighted a broader national electrification initiative and a regional power development effort as part of the plan.
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Me Yoo Soceret
Maryland
Tetaware
New Serasy
Pennsylvania
State Rests Case on Klan Hearings
The state rests its case in the Klan hearings and seeks separate trials for two accused Klansmen and 15 Lilly residents.
Husband accused in fatal baby case seeks dismissal
A man named Kenneth Rees Lean is described as facing a divorce and a fatal baby case. The article notes a claim that the husband killed the baby and that he requests dismissal of the case after leaving the building for the night in February.
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Kenneth Rees
Dogs to Get Honor Position at Wedding
New York reports that Hendrick plans to include her dogs in a wedding on July 4 at Sims. Hendrick is active in the Junior League. Mr Patterson serves as Assistant Dean of the University of Michigan School of Engineering.
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George Ww
Simsbe Wins
Hendrick
Junior League
Patterson
Unversity of Michigan
Late News Bullets On Robbery Feats and Political Wins
Fragmented late news bulletins report a robbery investigation across several streets with police actions and attempted releases. Other items note Gaston Dumeurgue elected President of France and William V Medges elected Republican national committee treasurer. Congressional directions on appropriations and a banknote theft case in progress.
Robbers Use Gas In Daring Mail Train Hold-Up
Four automobile loads of bandits halted a Chicago to St. Paul mail train near Rodent Heels 32 miles north of Chicago and took close to 2.69 million dollars in registered mail. Guards and clerks were forced to release doors under gas fumes. two robbers hid aboard and escaped toward the engine, one shot a guard.
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Hiefe
B .R. Ware
Milwaukee
Tremeo
E. J. Biddle
Delegates Leaving For Home After Republican Convention
Cleveland June 13. About 2,000 delegates and alternates of the Republican National Convention began to depart for their homes or prepare to leave after final ceremonies. Hundreds of visitors who attended the event remained as of afternoon.
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