Chicago gang war turns deadly near cathedral
Chicago’s deadliest gang battle erupts as Earl "Hymie" Weiss and Paddy Murray are killed by machine gun fire near the Cathedral of the Holy Name on North State Street. Wounded include criminal lawyer William W. O’Brien and Weiss ally Sam Pelier. police link the attack to Saltis defense forces amid ongoing mob feuds.
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Chicago
State’s Attorney's
Stay
Earl “Hymie" Weiss
Paddy Murray
William W. O'Brien
Attourney
Big Joe” Saltis
Weis
Ben Jacobs
O Brien
Sam Pelier
Weiss
William Schofield
State Street
Cathedral
Saluis Defense Forces
Dion O'Banion
Ace of
O'Brien
Criminal Courts
Saltis
Weiss’ Pocket
Schofield
Louisiana Governor Henry Fuqua Dies in Baton Rouge
Louisiana Governor Henry L. Fuqua died in Baton Rouge after a short illness from internal gastric hemorrhages. He had been ill only a few days and funeral arrangements were to be announced. Lieutenant Gusemor O H H Simp som was sworn in as governor last night. Fuqua supported education, charitable development, highways, and farming protection, and enacted a law prohibiting the wearing of masks during his four years in office.
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Baton Rouge
Henry L. Fuqua
Louisiana
Gusemor O H H. Simpsom
Fuqua
Guy Emur
Raton
Louisiana State Univers
Jury Dismissed After Disagreement in Daugherty Case
A New York jury failed to reach a verdict after five weeks of testimony in the Daugherty Miller conspiracy case. Vote split seven to five for conviction of Daugherty and 16 to 2 for conviction of Miller with a hung jury reported after 65 hours of deliberation. Prosecutors cited alleged fraud in the transfer of $7.9 million in Eck credits tied to American Metal Yte interests.
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New York
Harry M. Daugherty
Thomas W. Miller
United States
Buckner
Daugherty
Soan
United States of Honest Services
Yte
Aeeppeiered
Deaugherty Sa
Reheaez
Obie
Max D. Steuer
Steuer
Mer. Dameberry
New York Buying Trip For Milli nery Department
Miss Bessie Stanley travels to New York on a buying trip for the Milli nery Department of Benjamin's Store. Mr. Benjamin is also in the New York market this week.
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Bessie Stanley
New York
Benjamin
Mr. Benjamin
Delaware and Maryland C E Union Convention Held in Havre de Grace
The thirty fifth annual Delaware and Maryland C E Union convention concluded in Havre de Grace with Rev Francis Shunk Powns delivering an address on The Inescapable Obligation of Christian Youth. The event featured song services, sermons, awards for Hartford County Union, and participation from local churches. The note adds a national statistic: 4167 lynchings since 1885.
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Havre de Grace
Delaware and
Maryland
C. E. Union
Francis Shunk Powns
D. D
New York
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
Adam Gribel
H DD Stewart
MFE
Me Thomas
Stewart
Harford County Union
Wright
Peoples
Resolutions Committee
Frank D. Getty
Getty
Professor Geibel
Queen Marie Begins Voyage Aboard Leviathan
Queen Marie of Romania sails from Cherbourg aboard the United States Liner Leviathan heading to America amid heavy rain. The news item notes other late U S statements and events including a death sentence appeal in Chicago and President Coolidge planning a Pennsylvan ia academy dedication trip.
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Cherbourg
France
Queen Marie of
Rumania
Leviathan
America
Springheld
Curt Today
Tech Wader
Russell T. Scott
Chicago
Manhunt for two gunmen grips San Francisco
San Francisco police and 1000 National Guard rifles joined a citywide manhunt after a weekend spree of killings and robberies. Officers recalled from leave and firemen aided the effort, as bandits killed three men and wounded five more in Saturday and Sunday violence. The attackers shot Walter Swanzen the taxicab driver then killed two more in a restaurant before fleeing.
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San Francisco
Police Department
Natinal Guard
Umman
Walter Swanzen
Swanson
Louis Fernandez
Fernandez
Secretary Mellon Praises Mussolini at Founder Day
Secretary Mellon lauds Benito Mussolini as governing Italy with vigor during Founder Day exercises at HJ Hemz College. Mellon says Mussolini is shaping a national identity, praising his leadership and the early results of Italy's reform efforts.
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Fitzburgh
Dremier
Mussolini
Italy
Andrew W Mellon
The
Treasury
Sirah
HJ Hemz
Dremiin Wren
Eure -Euna
Ap Warita Eitheu
Virginia Girl, 13, Held for Murder in Logan Shooting
A 13 year old Virginia girl is held on a murder charge after Richard Logan, a Black 12 year old, was shot yesterday. The orphan girl reportedly showed no remorse and said she did not want the boy hanging around her. The suspect allegedly stated she shot him because she did not want a Black person around.
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Bristola
AL P
Bertie Vere
Richard Logan
France invites Legionnaires to next year's convention in Paris
Philadelphia October 12. France renews invitation to the Legion of Honor to host the year convention in Paris. Briand writes that visiting will renew friendship between France and the United States. The Legion parade featured uniforms and bands with President Dawes as guest leader.
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Piladelphia
France
Legionnains
Poincare
Aristide Briand
Legies
Pars
Legion
Ettern
Yves Picot
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Busle
Charles G. Dawes
Temdae
Ane Gray
Winston
N.C
Nure Neneas
Rgor
A H Hoffman
Ennes
Minn
Aasli
Macauley
Willan
Bester, Jr
Maladiphis
Ina Waleridge
Beterborough
Oh Aviarts
Fenan Ri
Oreen Lear
Overseas Vets Cheer Pershing at Legion Convention
Philadelphia October reports that American Expeditionary Force members cheered General Pershing as he greeted them at the region's annual American Legion convention. He spoke briefly, praising veterans, stressing civil virtue, and acknowledging French invitations for a future Paris gathering with messages from French leaders and officials.
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Philadelphia
General Pershing
Genneral Pershing
American Legion
Almerica
France
Paris
Marne
Doumergue
French Republic
Legion
Poincare
M. Briand
Airz
Marshal Foch
Veterans’ Societies of
Yves Picot
John KR. McQuigg
Thas
Lelwion
Charlies G. Wes
Seay 5
126 Motor Racing Championship Nears Finish at Buckingham Speedway
The 126 motor racing championship of America reaches final events as drivers compete in three Bucking ham Speedway two mile heats. All entrants must run the 390 mile grind to claim a share of the $20,000 aggregate prize, with expectations of new records and strong performances from top speedsters. The race draws wide attention as leaders vie for the title.
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Buckingham Speedway
Amputation Fails to Save Maryland Youth After Accident
Walece Mesick, 18, senior at Wicomico High School of Clara Maryland, dies at Peninsula General Hospital after shotgun explosion in his leg. Gun accidentally discharged as he and classmate Roland Hughes started a hunt near their homes. Leg amputation, blood poisoning ensued. first hunting season casualty. Funeral arrangements not finalized this afternoon.
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Walece
Wicomice High School
Clara
Lal Ira Perenia Ars Mr. Ont
P. D
Browning cites in laws and love in failed marriage
Edward W. Browning, wealthy real estate operator, cites his mother-in-law's interference and his wife's reluctance to have children as key causes of marital trouble. He says he loved his wife but refuses to sue over articles, recounting telephone blockages and the mother occupying his apartment and rooms during the honey moon. He mentions expensive jewelry bills including a $2,600 ruby and diamond bracelet and a $1,000 ring.
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New York
Edward W. Browning
Park Avenue
Browning
Heenan
Agnon
Doris Kenyon and Mitton Sills wed at Silver Lake home
Doris Kenyon and Mitton Sills married in a quiet ceremony at a summer home near Ausable Forks New York. Rev William Morrow officiated under autumn foliage with only immediate family present. The bride wore white with a veil and the wedding followed recent news of a pending divorce from Sills’s former wife in Los Angeles.
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Ausable Forks
A. S
Doris Kenyon
Mitton Sills
Meem
Misa Kenyon
Silver Lake
Duary
Wm. M. Morrow
Methodist Church of
Delmar
Stoneymouth
Wwe
Afro
Sil Fruep
Gadyps Sills
Loa Angeles Yrse Afwis
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