Death Lurks in Ambush for Men in African Gold Rush
Reporter details a perilous Congo gold rush tied to a syndicate expedition led by Dolgos and Edward Barrett toward Katonah New Jersey investors. Claimants describe routes via Dar es Salaam and Kabala with fever, poison, and tropical risks.
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W York
Cal ‘Es el Dorado
Katonah
N. J
Congo
Julius Ibs
Lettow Vorbeck
Pitalista
Dolgos
Edward P. Barrett
Bedford
N. Y
John Marshall
Honest John linked to big band theft in Chicago case
Chicago June 24 reports that Honest Worthington is questioned over connections with a large gang of mall robbers. He allegedly paid bandits $25 in securities. Worthington denies the tales and is said to be seriously ill from torture claimed by sources. No trace of stolen securities has ever been found.
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Delgos
Africa
Tanganyika
Albertville
Stanleyvill
Congo
Darm
Ujiji
Alile
Kabala
Congo River
Cape
Bukama
Bora
el Dorado
Tropics
Chicago
Federa Au
Worthington
Boulder Canyon Project Opposed By Colorado
Washington June 28 Colorado officials including Mayor Hailey urged Congress to delay action on the Boulder Canyon dam project until the Colorado commission reports its stance. He asked for a public hearing to hear citizens views on the 70 million dollar project.
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Washington
Boulder Canyon
Colorado
Hailey
House Irrigation Committee
Congress
Colorado Commission Haa
Say I Do Bride Repeats Line In New York Ceremony
Miss May Kauff Mann altered the wedding vows at her New York ceremony as she united with Harry Woit. When asked if she loved the groom the bride shouted I do.
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New York
May Kauff Mann
Harry Woit
Epworth League to Have Flower Show at church
The Epworth League of Woodland Park Methodist Church will hold a flower show at the church on Friday evening. Sponsored by the Phinney Ridge Improvement Club, the event promotes the slogan Beautify Your Premises this week.
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Epworth League
Woodland Park Methodist Church
Greenwood Ave
Phinney Ridge
Portland Burglars Steal $100 Cash During Fight Night
Portland police report burglars forced a cigar store front door and took $100 in cash. Most of the funds came from tickets sold for the Rivers Harper fight at the armory last night.
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Portland
Burelara
Rivers Harper
Armory
Peace Is Goal of Woman Running for Wisconsin Senate
Oshkosh Wis June 26 Mrs Ben Hooper Democratic candidate for United States senator from Wisconsin vows world peace as the top aim and says she can push it more effectively from within the Senate She emphasizes a woman’s viewpoint and notes women suffer most from war She will balance campaign duties with family responsibilities and does not claim to be wet on prohibition She admires former President Wilson and this is her first party political venture
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Oshkosh
Wis
Mra Ben Hooper
United States
Wisconsin
Mra. Hooper
Robert M. la Follette
Senate
Hooper
Wilson
Witness Testimony Wakes Courtroom Amid Mocking Jeers
In Los Angeles on June 28, the witness Paul Reman testifying against Madalynne Obenchain faced two days of cross examination. His claim that Madalynne plotted with him to secure acquittal drew strong aversion as he was branded treacherous. He left the court to jeers and declared he has no orthodox belief as the crowd hissed. A separate note mentions Byzantium’s crescent symbol dating back to 139 B C as marking the Macedonian army.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Paul Reman
Madalynne Obenchain
Madalynne
Judas Iscariot
Roman
Dressmaking contest awards at MacDougall Southwick
Elizabeth Colby 1 and Elizabeth Trullinger 17 win first prizes of 25 dollars in a dressmaking contest judged by Effie J. Raitt Filion Dabney and Celia Shelton. Second prizes go to Judith Powka and Margaret Bemis 14 years old. third to Nadyn RK Holmes and Deeil Read. Dresses judged for style and workmanship. winning outfits on display.
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Elizabeth Colby
Elizabeth Trullinger
MacDougall Southwick Company
Miss Colby
Miss Truffinger
Judith Powka
Margaret Bemis
Nadyn RK. Holmes
Deeil Read
Effie J. Raitt
The
University of Washington
Filion Dabney
Celia Shelton
Vocational Department of the Public Schools
MacDougall Southwick
Pike Street
Betty Lee
Anna K
Funeral for Mrs Len Small Held Across Illinois
Gov. Len Small's wife Len Small lay in state in Illinois as towns suspended business and flags flew at half mast. State offices closed and the funeral was held from the family home at 3 p m with crowds viewing the bier.
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Kankaker
Illinois
Mra
Len Small
Horse Must Have Heard Doctor
A veterinary surgeon advised a farmer to blow powder down a horse’s throat using a two foot gas pipe. The farmer rushed into the vet’s office claiming he was dying after the horse blew first. Forbes Magazine.
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Forbes Magazine
Duwamish Pioneers Elect New Leaders
Mrs. Etta Cavanaugh Marshall was chosen president of the Duwamish Valley School and Pioneers association at Woodland Park. Elected officers include Mrs. Nettie Van Asselt Bone first vice president T K Ray second vice president Mrs W A Carle secretary John Thornton treasurer August Toeliner executive chair and Mrs Rose Newell entertainment chair.
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Duwamish Valley School and Pioneers’ Association
Woodland Park
Mra
Nettie van Asselt Bone
T. K. Ray
W. A. Carle
John Thornton
August Toeliner
Veteran of Four Wars Reaches 95th Birthday Milestone
Brig. Gen. Horatio G. Gibson, veteran of the Mexican, Indian, Civil and World Wars, celebrated his 95th birthday this month. He held an honorary commission during the World War.
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Horatio G. Gibson
Gibson
City finance bill would charge utilities and credit general fund
A Tuesday measure by Councilman E. Blaine would require the municipal railway light and water departments to contribute a share of gross revenues to the general fund for city services. The street car system would pay 1 percent while public utilities would earn 2 percent interest on balances held by city depositaries, with that interest going to the general fund.
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Blaine
Light
Mipal
Pri City Depositaries
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Honest John
Passaic, N. J
John Murray
Orillia-Kent
Cornell Bros. & Walsh
County Commission
Little Miss
Baby Shop
BON Marche
Thousand Island
Mother Nature
Third Ave
Pine St
Armour’s
Men’s Grill
Toga
Byzantium
B. C
Gov. Small
E Bon Marche Bargain Basement
Copenhagen
Etta Cavanaugh Marshall
Henry A. Berliner
Washington, D. C
College Park
U.S. Navy
Bon Marché Pike
Second Avenue
Union Street
Ummery
Ube
Sunbeam
Warner’s Corsets
Osiery
Rockford
Devonshire
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