Democrats Oppose Eighteenth Amendment in Washington Convention
In Centralia Washington on June 30 the Democratic State Convention voted 250 to 6 16 to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment and restore liquor control to states A Scott Bullitt led the campaign with support from Edith Riley of Spokane whose bloc swayed Eastern counties The District Power Bill was defeated while public ownership of power was endorsed Willis E Mahoney chaired the session and pressed repeal amid loud cheers
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Wash
A. Scott
Bullitt
Edith Riley
Spokane
Wet
King Q County
O Aefeat
Willis E. Mahoney
Mahoney
Unanimous Vale
Huston May Give Up 6.0.P. Chairmanship
Talks on Claudius H. Huston resigning as Republican National Committee chairman continue as leaders plan a July 7 conference. Possible successors named include Senator Simeon D. Fess, Postmaster General Walter F. Brown, Walter H. Newton, and Walter Head.
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Washington
Claudius H. Huston
Republican National Committee
Charman Huston
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Walter F. Brown
Walter H. Newton
Minnesota
Walter Head
Chicago
Huston
M S Banbury Dies Aboard Redondo in Alaska
Seward Alaska June 30 M S Banbury aged 51 died of heart failure aboard the steamer Redondo near Seldo. He left here Friday with his wife on a round trip. Banbury had lived here since 1907 and worked for years in the Alaska Steamship Company ticket office. His body will be brought here for burial.
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Seward
Alaska
Martin S. Banbury
Redondo
Seldovia
Banbury
Alaska Steamship Company
Duke of Leinster Divorced from Actress in Scandal
The Duke of Leinster has been granted a divorce from May Etheridge the Duchess of Leinster and former music hall actress. The Duchess was recently found guilty of attempting to commit death by her own action. Stanley Williams the man with whom the Duchess lived was named co-respondent.
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Duke of Leinster
Duchess of Leinster
May Etheridge
Stanley Willams
Wis
Correg ‘Pone
Airplane for Alaska Blessed Today by Bishop Crimont
Roosevelt Field New York June 30 A plane to carry spiritual and medical aid to Alaska was blessed today by Bishop J R Crimont of Alaska The aircraft will depart soon with aviators Roy C J Seldes and George Pickenpack The Marquette League gifts this plane to replace dog teams used by missionaries in remote regions of Alaska
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Roosevelt Field
New York
Jne
Alaska
J. R. Crimont
Roy
Fire sweeping forest a ranger is called out
Ranger Harold Smith departed on the IX with five men to battle a forest fire in the Haines district. Advices from the Forest Service via Marshal Albgn White say flames sweep the north river bank half a mile wide. The blaze began Saturday from a prospector signal and grew rapidly, despite efforts by Mick Thomas and Paul Kegel to stop it before help arrived.
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Harold Smith
United States Forest Service
Albgn White
C. J.sullivan
Marshal White
Mick Thomas
Thomas
Paul Kegel
Companion
Sullivan
Chris Christiansen Sentenced Under Alaska Bone Dry Act
Chris Christiansen was arrested Saturday by Deputy U S Marshal Hadland and charged on three counts for manufacture possession and receiving intoxicating liquor under the Alaska Bone Dry Act. A large quantity of liquor was seized. He pleaded guilty before Judge A W Fox and received 30 days in jail and a $248 fine.
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Chris Christiansen
United States
Hadland
Albert White
White
Christiansen
A. W. Fox
United States Commissioner's Court
Willie Richardson Sentenced in Alaska Dry Law Case
Willie Richardson admitted guilt before Judge Fox in the United States Commissioner’s Court after arrest by U S Marshal Albert White for violating the Alaska Bone Dry Law. He received a six months jail term in the local federal jail.
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Willie Richardson
United States
Albert White
Alaska
Fox
United States Commissioner's Court
Jocal Federal
Prince George Sails For South Yesterday
The Canadian National steamer Prince George under Capt. MacLean arrived from Skagway at 12 45 a m Sunday and sailed for Vancouver at 1 45 a m Passengers leaving Juneau included M Storey and J Peacock for Prince Rupert Mr and Mrs C J Carroll for Vancouver and Mr and Mrs Wiley Capt C A Hayes R L Olithero Oscar Fauk and Mr and Mrs Gale Allen for Seattle Also Ada Murray office president of Reliable Transfer sails aboard the Margaita with Ethel Runquist filling rubber com manufacturing duties
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MacLean
Skagway
Vancouver
Juneau
Prince Rupert
M. Storey
J. Peacock
C. J. Carroll
Seattle
C H. Wiley
C. A. Hayes
R. L Olithero
Oscar Fauk
Gale Allen
Iil
Ada Murray
Reliable Transfer
Margaita
Ethel Runquist
New Evidence in Slaying of Alfred Lingle
Chicago June 30 United law enforcement agencies continue to pursue leads in the assassination of Alfred Jake Lingle veteran Chicago Tribune crime reporter Investigators seek links between crime and politics Officials review reports of Police Department promotions involving bribes to sergeants captains The Loop beer rackets and gambling fees attributed to Lingle are cited as possible motives
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Til
United Law Enforcement
Alfred
Jake’ Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Jareal
Lesultant
Lingle
Tribune editorial on Alfred Lingle’s political crime fallout
The Chicago Tribune editorial notes a changed view of Alfred Lingle in politics and crime. It acknowledges a reporter’s murder amid racketeering links, saying the crime question remains and the wall of criminality could be breached by such revelations.
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Til
The
Chicago Tribune
Alfred Lingle
Tribune
Gangsters Raid Fed Warehouse In Chicago
Fifteen gunmen seized a two story Chicago warehouse for three hours and absconded with liquor valued over 200000 dollars. The haul included 400 whiskey cases shipped from Jacksonville to Chicago, likely by Capone’s agents, now seized by federal authorities. A watchman was overpowered during the raid as investigators probe Capone gang involvement.
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Ill
Mqnor
Jacksonville
Florida
Capone
Tme
Five New Cardinals Created in Secret Consistory
The Pope held a secret consistory in Vatican City and created five new Cardinals. One new cardinal comes from Brazil, three from Italy, and one from France.
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Vatican City
Brazil
Italy
France
French Troops Evacuate Mayence as Thousands Cheer
Mayence marked its occupation end as the last French Army of Occupation troops left the city. The national anthem played, colors dipped, then a moment of silence before a wild cheer from the crowd. Frank J. Avery of the Signal Corps joined the local cable and radio office, possibly at the station, after transfer from Nuta to Juneau.
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Mayence
Frank J. Avery
Signal Corps
United States Army
Aleutian
Mr. Avery
Nuato
Juneau
Zionists Begin Campaign Against British Palestine Policy
Cleveland June 30 Jewish leaders convene to organize world Jewish sentiment against British moves. Zionists charge Britain violated the Palestine mandate by suspending Jewish immigration amid Muslim Jewish clashes.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Palestine
Zionist Organization
Seattle Leads in Census Figures Amid City Population Rises
Seattle now leads in the Census Bureau tallies over Indianapolis, with Seattle at 134 and Indianapolis 363 in the latest revisions. Earlier counts show Seattle's total at 362,426 while Minnesota posts 2,556,265, up 171,147.
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Seattle
Washington
Census Bureau
Indianapolis
Reserve Army airmen killed in Meadowbrook crash
Lieut Benjamin Berkowitz and Captain Albert E White Flood, Army Reserve airmen, died when their training plane developed motor trouble and crashed into a steel fence at Meadowbrook Corner Club in Garden City W C. The wreck was guarded to stop photos and newspapermen were repelled. No vehicles or golfers were struck, and the plane cart wheeled across a busy Sunday road.
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Garden City
W. C
Benjamin Berkowitz
Albert E. White-Flood
Army Reserve
Meadowbrook Corner Club
Plane Crash Injures Three Near Springfield Landing Field
Three men were fatally injured when a plane crashed from 300 feet onto railroad tracks near a Springfield landing field. Pilot Frank Shumaker of Cincinnati, an electrical engineer, was taking Norman and Emerson Shumaker, lawyers and his brother, for a scenic ride Saturday afternoon.
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Springfield
Hoodlum Found Slain With Nickel Brand In Hand
Chicago detectives report the body of 24 year old Michael Gallichio found on a highway stretch. Nine bullets ended his life and a nickel, described as the killer’s cheap brand, was gripped in his hand. Police say identification may come from fingerprints.
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Chicago
Ill
Michael Gallichio
Enforcement Commissioner Speaks On Prohibition Violations
Iowa City report quotes Frank J. Losech of the Law Enforcement Commission urging that widespread Eighteenth Amendment violations foster sympathy for criminals and hinder arrests. He labels leniency, including illiterate votes, as a political error.
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Iowa City
Frank J.losech
Law Enforcement Commission
Two Drownings At Lake Dewey In Skagway
Special to Empire Skagway Alaska June 30 John E Hansen 22 son of John H Hansen drowned while swimming in Lake Dewey Selby Phelps 19 son of Mark Phelps died in a rescue attempt The bodies were recovered after about 30 minutes by J Roher Boy Scout Leader Both youths were Skagway natives and graduates of the local schools Funeral services set for Tuesday
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Lake Dewey
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John H. Hansen
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Mark Phelps
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Skagway
Harold Lloyd Sued Over Plagiarism Claim in Los Angeles
Harold Lloyd faces a one million dollar plagiarism suit in Los Angeles. Attorneys for Lloyd deny the charge and argue the theme magazine story was independently developed. Evidence includes a dinner at Lloyd's home where Witwer allegedly discussed the plot.
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Los Angels
Cal
Harold Lloyd
Eo A
Vehin
Witwwer
Witwer
Lloyd
Revolution in Bolivia report claims success and turmoil
Lima June 30 reports from Bolivian sources say the revolutionary movement has succeeded. General Hans Kundt, commander of the Helvian Army, is said dead, accused of trying to reinstall Hernando Biles as president. Abdon Saaverda and exiled leaders reportedly leave Buenos Aires for La Paz. La Paz remains cut off from neighboring states as revolutionaries control the capital.
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Feru
Bolivia
Hans Kundt
Hellviaa Army
Hernando Biles
Abdon Saaverda
Biles
Buenos Aires
Lapaz
Texas posse gets action in fatal roundup chase
In Austin on June 30 a posse of about 150 men overtook and shot and killed Jack Robertson after he shot seriously wounded Mr. and Mrs. R. Eggar of Round Rock. Robertson fled in a car with a woman companion who was ordered from the vehicle. Robertson allegedly shot the Eggars during an argument over nel. The posse pursued him less than an hour after the incident.
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Austin
Texas
R. Eggar
Round Rock
Jack Robertson
Alaska Juneau mine stock closes mixed on June 30
New York June 30 closing quotations show mixed moves in Alaska Juneau mine and other quotients. Major gains include International Harvester up 8 6 percent and United Aircraft at 5 3 percent, while Standard Oil of New Jersey climbs 6 5 percent and U B Steel rises 1 5 0 percent.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
Alleghany Corporation
Anaconda
Bethle~ Shem Steel
General Motors
Granby
International Harvester
Kennecott
Montgomery Ward
National Active
Packard Motors
Simmon Beds
Standard Brands
Standard
California
Standard Oil
Auto crashes into power pole kills three near Tacoma
Tacoma report says a light coupe demolished at a sharp bend on a gravel road outskirts of the city Sunday night. Three dead: Leon Benson, 3, driver. Iva Berger, 19. Harold Ellingson, 21.
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Tacoma
Wash
Leon Benson
Iva Berger
Harold Ellingson
Unclaimed Trunk Reveals Narcotics Worth 125000
An unclaimed old iron trunk found in a New York hotel baggage room yielded narcotics valued at 125000. Labels showed shipment from Montclair New Jersey and dates from June. The garbled text also mentions Admiral Byrd and a dog, with uncertain attributions and missing coherent context.
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Montclair
New Jersey
St. Genevieve
Switzerland
Schnuck
A. Sah Fon
Necesary
Kamaates Peck
Richard
Byrd
Waa
Ralph Shropshire
New Zealand
Caravan Banquet Follows Successful Northwest Tour
Hope British Columbia reports the caravan of Northwest traders returning from Seattle to Hazelton after a pathfinding run on the proposed International Highway. A banquet will be held tonight to celebrate the trip and the perceived success of the voyage.
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Hope
British Columbia
Seattle
Hazelton
Triangle in murder case shocks California ranchers
Autopsy finds bullet wound in Frank Roderick head whose body lay in an abandoned well on his ranch. Roderick’s widow James McKreey and neighbors Hildebrand and Woodring are jailed amid a cattle rustling probe tied to a love triangle with Woodring as a principal figure.
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Lahonda
Cal
Frank Roderick
Roderick
James McKreey
L. Hildebrand
William Woodring
Woodring
Ophir Fire Destroys Four Businesses In Alaska Town
Fire swept through Ophir Upper Kuskokwim damaging four buildings in the business district on Wednesday. The Carlson store, housing supplies for the samp, escaped a wider loss as residents contained the blaze. The Post Office, pool hall, dance hall and car house were destroyed and shipments of false gold dust may be recoverable by panning.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Ophir
Kuskokwim
McGrath
Carlson
Stalin Receives Ovation After Seven Hour Congress Speech
In Moscow 2000 delegates at the Sixteenth Congress of the All Union Communist Party applauded Joseph Stalin after a seven hour address. He asserted the Party is never more united around its Central Committee than today.
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Moscow
All-Union
Communist Party
Joseph Stalin
Communists Fire On Police Twenty Killed
A Laprensa correspondent reports twenty Communists and police were killed and eight wounded in Matamoros Coahuila during a street encounter. Police refused a parade. Communists fired on officers.
Hoover Heads to Virginia Camp for Weekend Fishing
President Hoover arrived at the Virginia Camp in ORANGE Virginia early Saturday afternoon after a leisurely drive from the White House. He went fishing soon after, meeting Mrs Hoover who is recuperating nearby, their first reunion in nearly three weeks.
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Orange
Virginia
Hoover
White House
Hunters set new endurance flight record in City of Chicago
Kenneth Hunter and his brother piloted the plane City of Chicago beyond 451 hours in air, surpassing the prior 420 hour 20 minute mark by Dale Jackson and Forest O'Brien in St Louis. They logged 36,000 miles by 6:40 a m Central Daylight Time as they rode out a severe storm while refueling difficulties were overcome.
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Kenneth Hunter
Chicago
Dale Jackson
Forest O’brien
St. Louis
Kingsford Smith to Meet Hoover in Big Plane Flight
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and three crew members arrived in Washington from Ireland to meet President Hoover. They will leave the Southern Cross with mechanics for repairs and preparation for a planned flight to Oakland, California, possibly beginning Wednesday. The 82 passenger plane was provided by Anthony Fokker, designer of the Southern Cross.
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N. Y
Charles Kingsford—Smith
America
Ireland
Washington
Hoover
Oakland
California
Kingsford-Smith
Anthony H. G. Fokker
Capt. Kingsford-Smith
Old Monoplane Sets Record in Bermuda Flight
Roger Q Williams piloted the Columbia on a nonstop round trip from New York to Bermuda, covering 1600 miles in 17 hours and 2 minutes. He was joined by Navy navigator Connor and ex RAF flyer Errol Boyd on the landmark flight amid earlier Atlantic attempts and a forced ocean landing during a separate American to British resort run.
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Bezrain
New York
Germany
Bert Acosta
Roger Q Williams
Atlantic
Maine
Rote
Columbia
Bermuda
Williams
Connor
Navy
Errol Boyd
Royal Air Force
Ory
Joe Schenck Dies Suddenly Vaudeville Performer
Detroit, June 30 Joe Schenck of the vaudeville team Van and Schenck died suddenly Saturday night of heart disease in a Cadillac Hotel booth. He had opened a week of engagements here Friday and seemed in good health.
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Mich
Joe Schenck
van and Schenck
Cadillac
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