Missing Prohibition Agent In Detroit River Fight
Details emerge on the disappearance of Richard J. Sandilands a federal prohibitions agent last seen after a clash aboard the boat Maxine Heath in the Detroit river. Wife Maxine Heath says Sandilands fell overboard during a struggle and was not seen again. customs officials review competing accounts and search for the agent.
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Detroit
Richard J. Sandilands
customs border patrol
Detroit river
Maxine Heath
John M Heath
Sandilands
Jim
Heath
Walter S. Petty
Milton Larsen
customs office
Proposals on Prisons and Crime Trends
The document discusses a program for federal prisons and responses to crime. It notes Leavenworth population figures and crime relations, mentions possible increases in penalties, and outlines recommendations for Congress. The text references Mitchell Bates and An outline of proposed reforms to improve prison conditions and enforcement.
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ty ’ froor
Mitchell
sue i orpons Bates
Leavenworth
dent
Atlanta
Official Surrenders To Chicago Police
A city official surrendered to Chicago police amid an embezzlement probe. The treasurer faced accusations of misusing funds. Authorities said no money was found on the suspect and he would face charges after waiving extradition to the city.
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Chicago
Bassett
tour
Perrin
Tay 5
rta
Riot and casualties as miners clash with police in district
Scattered reports describe a violent clash between miners and authorities in a district, with several injured and one or more fatalities. The confrontation disrupted work and raised alarms about safety as officials attempted to restore order amid the unrest.
Five Killed by Tong War Guns Across Cities
Federal edict prompts Hip Sing and On Leong leaders to call off war. In four cities over two days Tongemen casualties include five dead and three wounded. Incidents center on Boston New York Chicago Newark and threats to Willie Lee head of On Leong Tong. Police halted a planned further attack near his home.
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New York
Hip Sing
On Leong tong
United Press
Tongemen
U. S
Charles Tutule
Boston
Newark
Hip Sing Tongman
Chicago
Wille Lee
Ching Bing
Willie Lee
Ching
Embezzling Of Funds Charged At Green Bay
Green Bay, Wis.—Clarence Gill, 24, and A F Adameczewski, 22, former Brown County State Bank tellers, were charged with embezzling more than 10 000 dollars. Shortages cited reach 5 200 and 4 900 dollars respectively. Both pleaded guilty. cases adjourned to Aug 12. Bond posted. Surety company pursued action after Gill failed to disclose full method. Both arrested recently for the scheme conducted together.
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Green Bay
Wis
Clarence Gill
A. F. Adameczewski
Brown County State Bank
Gill
Adamczewski
Adamaczewski
Senate halts park bill as tie vote stirs recall action
In Madison Wisconsin the Northern Lakes Park bill passed the senate yet stalled amid a 10 to 10 tie. A special committee studied purchasing the 7000 acre Flambeau River site funded from the general fund with 50 000 dollar lots over four years totaling 200 000 dollars. Lieutenant Governor Henry A. Huber initially opposed passage but abstained after Senator Bernhard Gettelman arrived and voted yes, seemingly saving the measure.
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Madison
Wis
ULP
Northern Lakes Park
senate
J. H Carroll
Flambeau river
assembly
Henry A. Huber
Bernhard Gettelman
Huber
Gettelman
Truck Wrecked In Interurban Crash Near Kohler Crossing
A Reo truck driven by John Graskamp of Route 1 Sheboygan was struck by a Milwaukee Northern freight car at Taylor siding Upper Falls road. The vehicle burned and was destroyed. Graskamp escaped with wounds and was taken to the Sheboygan clinic. He had mistaken the Rickmeier home location and attempted a turn when the interurban train struck, dragging the truck about 100 feet on the tracks before firemen extinguished the blaze.
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T. W. Knocke & Son
John Graskamp
Milwaukee Northern
Taylor siding
Upper Falls road
Reo
Sheboygan
Graskamp
Kohler
Upper Falls
Carl Rickmeier
Country club
Rickmeier
Taylor farm
William Seinkbal
Kent family parricide shocks Bellows Falls community
George Kent, 42, confessed to killing his 74-year-old father Llewellyn Kent in Grafton after a dispute over spanked authority and missing eggs. The case follows a history of family violence and prior Kent deaths, with witnesses detailing the father's harsh rule and a long pattern of tragedy in the clan.
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Bellows Falls
Kent
George Kent
Newfane
Grafton
Llewellyn Kent
George
Wardsboro
Fred Kent
Huber Faces Lobbyists in Wisconsin Small Loans Clash
Madison witnesses spar with Lt Gov Henry A Huber as the senate panel probes lobbying tied to the small loans law. Fred M Wilcox and William J P Aberg testified under cross examination about opposition to higher interest rates and the Citizens' Research committee's role.
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Madison
Wis
ULP
senate
Taeut
Henry A Wuber
Lee
Fred M Wilcox
state industrial commssion
William J. P. Aberg
Huber
Wilcox
Wisconsin Industrial Lenders association
senate committee of the
Whaley Quits as Kenosha Special Prosecutor
Vilas H Whaley resigns as special prosecutor for Kenosha county in the grand jury probe of strike violations. Appointed by Judge F E Belden, he cites lack of funds to cover investigations into felonies since before the Allen Hosiery strike of February 1928, including bombings shootings and kidnappings, halted by controversy over a $10,000 county appropriation.
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Racine
Wis
Vilas H Whaley
Kenosha county
Whaley
F E. B. Belden
grand
Speed Limit Removed From Wisconsin Traffic Code
Madison Wis UP a speed unit of any specified number of miles per hour was removed from the Wisconsin highway laws today by action of the assembly. By a vote of 58 to 8 the lower house concurred with the senate in passage of a revised traffic code from which a 45 mile per hour speed limit was removed at the request of Gov Walter J Stohler.
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Madison
Wis
assembly
senate
Walter J. Stohler
State rests its case in Snook murder trial
The state rested its case against Dr. James Howard Snook in Columbus courtroom. Detective Lavely described the interrogation that led to Snook’s alleged confession amid rough language and a “sine pigeon” set up. He testified about the hammer and knife found in Snook’s home basement and Snook’s reaction during questioning.
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Columbus
James Howard Snook
Theora Trix
United Piers
Snook
yellow dog
Lovely
Flo
Lavely
French
Graf Zeppelin Refueling Faces Possible Delay at Lakehurst
Weather forecasts hint wind could delay the Graf Zeppelin’s eastward departure on the first leg of its round the world trip. Crews continued filling fuel tanks and replenishing ethane gas, but freezing of gas lines slowed work and thawing was required. The dirigible was to be fueled and provisioned by 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Graf Zeppelin
Sviedrichshafen
LYLE C WILSON
Hugo Kekener
Fond du Lac Man May Die From Injury
Eight people were injured when a Greyhound bus collided with an automobile four miles west of White Pigeon Michigan yesterday. John Suhr of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, driver of the car, is believed dying. Suhr's wife, son and daughter, and Mrs. Pfell and her daughter Mary Louise were injured. Suhr was attempting to pass two loads of wood and did not see the bus in time.
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Sturgis
Mich
White Pigeon
John Suhr
Fond du Lac
Wis
Suhr
Anna Pfell
Mary Louise
Graf Zeppelin Aerial Circumnavigation Plan Details
Lakehurst reports Graf Zeppelin refueling underway as 60 men work to complete hydrogen and fuel gas filling for the round the world flight. Dr Hugo Eckener warns Siberian tundra gaps and sparse landmarks pose major hurdles while radio weather data from Nauen and surface ships aid navigation planned for the voyage.
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Mekener
Siberian
Graf Zeppelin
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