Feud Flare Up Between Williamson Gangs in Illinois
Violence erupts as the Birger and Skelton Brothers factions clash near Shaw's Garden roadhouse. Gunfire destroys four dilapidated buildings while both sides mass armed men and police, with no signers signed. Iowa?
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Brger
Skelton
Williamson County
Shaw
Birfer
Marion
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Williamson
Franklin
Salne
Shady Rest
Here
Skriten
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Benton
Franklin County
Birger
Illinois Naval Guard
British station attempts radio message to Mars
London reports the British government paid 72 cents to send a message to Mars, 42.6 million miles away. Dr Manfield Robinson presented a two word energy phrase as the message, with no known language. A receiving clerk accepted the transmission for long-distance radio rate.
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London
Mars
Manfield Roblinson
Mesage
Tate
Robinson
Wta
Robins
Crrk
County grand jury indicts non union carpenters in Campbell death
In Sen Francisco the county grand jury indicted carpenters accused of driving the crew that caused Campbell's death and led attacks on non union carpenters since last April. The strike protested contractors opening shops.
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Sen Frencisco
Carpentry
Aineers
Cancn
Campbell
Two party system urged for South unity at convention
Speakers at a regional meeting urged keeping the two party system intact in the South. Major John F. collector of internal revenue for South Carolina warned that numerical strength in either party could overwhelm localities. Delegates from South Carolina North Carolina Kentucky New York Missouri and Illinois attended and honored Theo Sissippi.
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Atlanta
John F
South Carolina
United States
North Cantina
Kentucky
New York
Missouri
Illinois
Pennsylvania Quiet On Eve of Campaign
Philadelphia reports a calm eve of the state elections as Republicans seek votes for endorsement of Coolidge administration and tariff policy while Democrats push economy and efficiency. Prohibition stands divide candidates, with Ware supporting moderation and W. B. Sent opposing. Bonniwell and Fisher sit as wet and dry rivals in key races.
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Philadephia
Jais Beling
Cooldge
Congress
Democrata
Amlericam
Shrseak
Congresaman Ware
W. B.ee
Laie
DuPonts Contribute to Wet Group in Campaign Balance
Expenditures of 215 078 and receipts of 276 435 are reported by the Association against the Prohibition Amendment in a drive against dry laws. Pierre S. De Fremain contributes 35 000, swilin gton Del.
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Washington
Ats
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Pierre S. Defrem
Moat
Swllmington
Del
Earthquake Report In Toledo Through Early Morning Shocks
Late news wires report a likely earthquake striking Toledo at 2 42 am with building damage and rattling windows. Other items include a German Australian Hamburg America Line deal valued around 3 2 million and a trolley accident in Wheeling injuring several. court rulings feature in multiple states from Pennsylvania to Chicago.
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Telede, Ohie
Beildings
Teledo
Pirates to have unified authority for next season
Pittsburgh. Barney Dreyfuss, president of the club, says there will be no divided authority for the Pirates next season. He notes Dentesesh was brought from Indiana without interference from anyone as the policy for the pennant race is set. Clarke gave up his bench post after veterans objected to two managers.
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Pittsburgh
Barney Dreyfuss
Dentesesh
Dreyfuss
Nekee
Clarke
Pirate
Romania praises Queen Marie visit fostering US Romania friendship
Bucharest reports the government deeply appreciates Queen Marie's reception by Americans. It views the displays of esteem as personal tributes and a sign of bilateral friendship and sympathy. The Dimineata notes continued cordial receptions in the US linking Romania and the queen's reign.
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Bucharest
Romania
A. P
Marie
Arer'can
Associated Press
America
Harget
Dimineata
United States
Rumanaa
United State
Mystery SOS Calls From Sub To Comoes
Naval authorities investigated a puzzling SOS from a submarine B-1 near Peru. A Peruvian crew of 23 aboard the vessel reportedly sent distress signals before vanishing toward Cape Peru, triggering radio program suspicions and search maneuvers.
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New York
Todas
Cape Peru
Newport Rossep
Exhumation Planned After Tongue Removal Rumor
Mrs Eleanor R Mills death case prompts second exhumation in Somerville New Jersey as officials seek evidence about alleged tongue removal. A deputy guards the casket while investigators pursue medical testimony and possible connections to the Reverend Edward Wheeter Hall case.
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Somervile
N. J
A. P
Eleanor R. Mills
Edward Wheeter Hall
Bu'leta
Miles
Hall
Jonsh
Brooklyn
Molla
Wain Liew
New Brunswick
Suman
Danny
Auguta Tennyson
Ale
Tr Otschute
New York
Meret
Rom Nee Yurk
Pointer Wins Big in Local Track Meet
Pointer claimed a large victory at the recent Bestryville Field events with a notable performance. The win occurred during a regional meet last week, highlighting a standout showing by the athlete at the competition hosted by the local track association.
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Westrale Gamrisich
Bestryville
Pennsylvania Railroad Boosts Dividend Rate to Seven Percent
Financial commentators note Pensastream Railroad raises its common stock dividend from six to seven percent at a Philadelphia meeting, yielding about $36 million annually. The move signals road profitability and war-time recovery, with 127 planned new stock issues to fund property additions.
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New York
Pensastream Railroad
Pecame
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Sshop
Army and Syracuse football fallout prompts leadership talks
Aftermath of recent Army vs Syracuse game includes injuries to five players and a player resignation. Officials from the United States Military Academy and Syracuse University vote by week to discuss future athletic relations. Civil rights groups call for federal investigation into game procedures.
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New York
Engader
Merch BR. Stewart
United States Military Academy
Charles W Flint
Syracuse University
Syracuse
Army
Baysinger
National Associate For the Advancement
Hercules Co Gains In Steady Earnings For 1925
Hercules Co earnings show per share data with preferred dividends and maiden profit figures. The report notes a 19. a share on common stock after preferred, with a 2.58 per share and annual profit around 2.5 million in 1925.
Ship Louisiana sinks after collision near South Pass
The freighter Louisiana with about 35 crew sank early today after colliding with the Madison just outside South Pass. Most crew survived though first mate Adams sustained a broken leg. one Louisiana crew member is missing. The Madison, inbound from Tampa, carried 35 to 40 crew and passengers, all reported safe.
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New Orleans
South Pass
Madison
Gulf and Southern Steamship Company
Louisiana
Miami
Key West
Lafe
Adams
Tampa
Guilty manslaughter verdict in Baltimore case
Hi Trueman Price, known as a wife strangler, was found guilty of manslaughter after three hours of deliberation in Baltimore. Judge Eugene O Dunne said sentence would come within a day or two. The state sought murder for the June 22 death of Mrs Pree in a rooming house, tied to an attempted reconciliation aftermath.
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Baltimore
Hi Trueman Price
Eugene O’dunne
Price
Hilary W. Gans
Veterans’ Bureau
Fendall Marbury
Pree
Vo Mend
Marburs
State IPGHwys Cost Hits 649 Million in Past Year
The Bureau of Public Roads reports state highways expenditures for the last year totaling 649,125,101 dollars. Figures show major outlays across categories with a notable 419,7710 and 115,656 allocations amid ongoing road and bridge work.
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Waskice
Rome
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