Sharkey and Schmeling Ready for International Title Fight
New York fans pack for tonight's 15 round heavyweight showdown between Sharkey and Schmeling. Ring draw projected at $750000 with about 70000 in attendance. Sharkey weighs 197 pounds to Schmeling's 188 amid high nerves and strong betting support.
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Sea disaster described by Captain in Boston inquiry
Captain Archibald Brooks testified in Boston on the Pinthis Fairfax disaster noting the collision occurred quickly and prevented any SOS from saving more lives. The Fairfax, traveling at over 11 knots in fog, collided with the Pinthis oil tanker outside Boston harbor. The tanker sank with all crew. flames from spilled oil engulfed both ships as passengers jumped overboard.
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Principals in International Fight Tonight in New York City
Nic completes training in Orangeburg New York and enters a 1h round bout as a 9 to 5 favorite. He says he never felt better and looks the part for tonight's international clash in New York City.
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French Art Frauds Stir French Government Experts
Mass production of old masters and other frauds have unsettled art circles in France. Pierre Rametl urges creation of an official bureau with laboratory tests to ensure genuineness, reducing reliance on expert opinion. The Louvre uses X ray and chemistry in a government lab, though not available to private buyers.
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J. Ferdinand del- Jerter
Communists Plan Revolt in the United States
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor testified before the House Committee on Communist activities stating that Communist organizations have entered the United States to overthrow the government. He claimed their aim is world revolution and the destruction of the American government and control of the AFL.
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Ameican Federation of Labor
Convention to Decide on Dr Issues in Full
New York June 12 General John Bradley announced a national convention will be held in St Louis this fall under the National Temperance League of America. Delegates will consider repeal or other lawful disposition of the Eighteenth Amendment.
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John Bradley
St. Louis
National Emperance League of America
Capones Home Described as Armed Camp
Miami Florida June 12 The Miami Beach residence of Al Capone is described as an armed camp by Edward Robinson state witness in the proceedings to padlock the Capone home. Robinson said he saw men walking about the Capone grounds with pistols in their pockets or strapped on their hips on several occasions.
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Charges Dismissed in Los Angeles Oil Case
Superior Judge William Angeler dismissed conspiracy to commit usury charges against 29 Los Angeles business men linked to the Julian Petroleum Corporation stock pool in 1926.
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Stock Quotations From New York June 12 Closing
June 12 closing stock quotations list Alaska Juneau mine at 5 4. Alleghany Corp at 22. Anaconda at 54 4. Bethlehem Steel at 88. General Motors at 44 1/2. Granby at 29. Kennecott at 43 1/2. Montgomery Ward at 40. National Acme at 14. Packard at 15. Simmons Beds at 40. National Brands at 20. Standard Oil of California at 64. Standard Oil of New Jersey at 71. United Aircraft at 61. U S Steel at 163.
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Alleghany Corporation
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Bethlehem Steel
General Motors
Granby
Kennecott
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National Acme
Simmons
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California
New Jersey
United Aircraft
U. S. Steel
Petersburg Barber Held for Violating Day Law
W. W. Kerr, a Petersburg barber, was arrested by Deputy U.S. Marshal Wick for alleged Prohibition law violations. The case cites twelve reported moonshine consignments and says an average of 175 crippled children are being treated, claimed to be owned by Kerr at the Oklahoma State Hospital.
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Oklahoma State Hospital
Publishers Liable for Fraudulent Ads Warns FTC
Washington reports W B Humphrey says publishers, agencies and radio stations must defend ads they handle or risk liability in FTC fraud actions. He notes most fraudulent ads target health claims and testimonials, urging a cleaner press within a year.
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Senate committee demands naval papers in treaty dispute
Washington June 12 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted a resolution to obtain naval papers previously denied by President Hoover in the naval treaty dispute. The vote was 10 to 7 with three members not voting. A copy of the resolution was sent to Secretary of State Stimson and Senator Borah, with four other Republicans supporting the measure offered by Senator Black of Alabama.
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California mining men heading to Lituya Bay for summer ops
Anderson P A Anderson and Arthur Mallory of Los Angeles along with Dorothy Alexander will sail to Juneau this morning aboard the ship to reach Lituya Bay for beach mining operations. They bring a Ford truck and gear to stay through the summer season while continuing their mining venture praised for certain cosmetics.
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Juneau
Dorothy Alexander
Anderson-Mallorg
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Siberian Mike the Arctic Dentist Passes Away
Ottawa reports the death of "Siberian Mike" an Eskimo dentist famed for Arctic dental work. He died in the Perry River region after serving as a dental mechanic for the Hudson's Bay Company and later itinerant in the Arctic, keeping much of the equipment.
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Crown Prince Michael’s double life in Bucharest
June 12 report details Crown Prince Michael living half time at his mother Princess Helen’s home and half at the King’s palace. He is ferried between locations daily, with meals and sleep arrangements split between the two residences. The monarch reportedly declared Princess Helen Queen of Romania upon his father’s death and again upon his own accession.
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German bond issue oversubscribed in New York report
The United States offering of 98.25 million dollars of five and one half percent German government bonds has been oversubscribed. The books are closed by the syndicate led by J P Morgan Company as bond houses swamped with orders.
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New York
United States
J.P. Morgan Company
Son of Former B C Premier Acquitted On Assault Charge
Vernon B C June 12 Charles Giver son of the former British Columbia Premier has been acquitted on a charge of common assault in the Assize Court. The charge arose from a tar and feathering incident at Penticton last November when Dr Victor Latimer was the victim.
Police squads ordered to deliver or quit in Chicago crackdown
Nearly 600 alleged hoodlums were rounded up as Chicago police launched a citywide war on gangsters. The raid followed the murder of veteran Chicago Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle, believed linked to underworld knowledge. Police chief urged squads to strike hard, with shotguns and tear bombs, as editors call the killing a challenge to the press.
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Police Board of Strategy
Alfred
Jake” Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Prestes Visits Hoover in Blue Room at White House
Brazil President-Elect Julio Prestes arrived from New York City with full honors. He postponed a call on President Hoover due to his late arrival, and later met Hoover in the Blue Room for a brief formal greeting and photos on the White House front porch with Secretary White and military aides.
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Prestes
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White House
Start of Flight Across Atlantic Delayed in Dublin
Dublin June 12 Captain Kingsford Smith postponed his trans Atlantic flight today citing expected better weather conditions later in the week.
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