Renewal of Klan clashes shocks Illinois town
Herrin Illinois April 14 reports say a renewed Klan factional war erupted after a municipal election leaving six dead and over twenty wounded. Gunfire raked garages as fighters exchanged volleys with machine guns reported. An inquest was expected as officials recount the chaos.
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Herrin
Jol Smith
Garage Quintor
Way Ac ‘Osha
Simic Fe
Westlg
Volta
Smith
Hig Party
Fred
Foil Plot to Send Saws to Bandit Chief Whittemore
N Y April 1 A plan to smuggle two hacksaws to Richard Whittemore leader of the Webber gang was foiled. The tools hid in a box of stationery addressed to Whittemore in Buffalo. A note bearing greetings and signoffs was found. Whittemore faces trial for a Bank of Buffalo robbery worth $99,000.
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Whittemore
Hupfalo
Richard Heese
Webber
Chiu Tait
Buffalo
World Court foe winner in Illinois vote
Chicago April 194P Colonel Frank I Smith World Court candidate led Republicans in the Illinois primary over Senator William B McKinley The wets opposed Hin and faced George E Brennan in November Brennan a Democratic leader and pro wet won by a wide margin McKinley's support for American adherence to the World Court framed Smith campaign losses Campaign noted fatalities in Herrin and Chicago disorder Boxing bill won Chicago and downstate bond issues total 20 million including funds for a zoological park Result may affect heavyweight Contemp returns continued on page 2
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Chicago
Frank I. Smith
Toe
The
World Court
Minots
Wiliam B. McKinley
Senate
Wet
Hin
George E. Brennan
McKinley
Col. Smith
Life Land
Abkx
Ciats
Herrin
Illinois
Evangelistic Services Bring Turmoil to Herrin War-Tainted Meet
In Herrin a religious revival spiraled into violence as evangelists and factions clashed. Reports say a meeting near Willowson and Giaesupley prompted confrontations, with alleged attacks and a fatal shooting during ensuing disturbances. Authorities pursued multiple suspects as the Merrig Hes bihul was riddled with inlets.
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Caeyar Cagle
Ilan Juan
Merrig
Glen Yours
Klanaman
Tiwor Paider
Okunville
Young
Mra. Young
Lnter
Tack Skolchor
Herrly
Bergdoll Trial In Germany To Be Sealed
Grover Bergdoll the American draft evader faced trial in Mosbach Germany as crowds gathered. The case, for seduction and impairing the morals of minors, will be heard behind closed doors before one judge and two lay jurors. Several witnesses, including 17 year old Leiser Schmidt, are named as part of the state’s likely testimony.
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Mosbach
Germany
Grover GC. Bergdell
Avader
Bergdoll
Hitle
Baden
Grover CG
Amorg
Leiser Schmidt
Rick
Heidalberg
Bergdollig
Palmer Held for Court in Assault Case
Richard Palmer and Edward Smith were arrested after a brawl in the mountains near Baytown. Koontz died from injuries after Palmer struck him with a club in a home fight. Palmer is held on $600 bail for a jury trial.
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Richard Palmer
Bagtown
Clarence H. Koontz
Baytown
Tnadee J. Scott Dower
Itia
Palmer
Conland
Koonls
Edward Smith
Whera Koontz
Smith
Kovute
Parker Nominated In Salisbury Primary
Salisbury Massachusetts April 14 Mayor I Thomas Parker was nominated to succeed himself in the Democratic primaries here yesterday. The nomination marks a virtually Republican free municipal field. Ernest L White a produce broker and former city councilman for many years was the opposition candidate.
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Salisbury
I. Thomas Parker
Cfty
Eranst L. White
Wido
Large Circus Coming to Town on May 28
A local advert announces the Wagenbach Wallace Circus will perform May 28 in the city. It promises daring acts and a wide array of performers led by a famed ringmaster, inviting residents to attend for a grand spectacle.
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Wagenbach-Wallace
Cdvative
Peggy Joyce Engaged Amid Family Divorce Turmoil
Chicago reports Peggy Joyce declared engagement to Stanford E. Comstock in Miami. Evelyn Comstock disputes freedom to wed, claims Florida divorce invalid for lack of notice. Comstock allegedly remarried after divorce, with past divorces in Detroit and Cleveland. Florida, New York affiliations noted.
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Chicago
Pexey Joyce
Miami
Florida
Stanford E. Comstock
Evelyn Comstock
Peggy
Comstock
New York
Detroit
iMeveland
Butler Marines Trial Teeth Defense Soars in Court
In San Diego April 44 a Navy court martial for Col Alexander Williams heard Brigadier General Smedley Butler recount a Coronado cocktail episode tied to his dental troubles. Dentists explained how tooth lesions can affect mood and judgment, while defense teams court a psychophysical angle amid a long courtroom narrative continuing on Page 14.
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San Diego
Cal
Smedley D. Butler
Col
Alexander
Balboa Park
Butler
Fendante
Yasteridar
Unlucky Friday Raises Marriage License Jitters
In a clerical office clash, a reporter questions a deputy about yesterday being the thirteenth. The deputy jokes that marriage licenses may be risky on an unlucky date. The exchange reflects superstition and unofficial chatter in the clerk’s office.
Western Union messenger struck by street machine
Clyde Holzapfel a Western Union messenger boy was slightly hurt and his bicycle damaged at noon today when struck by a machine driven by Iva Reedy who afterward paid a $10 fine before Justice J Scott Bower for failing to yield the right of way.
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Clyde Holzapfel
Western Union
Iva Reedy
J. Scott Bower
Towidup Warrants Loom Over Evading City Drainage Rule
A group of 18 property owners named in warrants face action for failing to connect with the city sewer system under a municipal ordinance. City Hall announced that enforcement will proceed against those who ignore notices, with broader steps planned for hundreds who have not complied. A separate item notes a ceremonial $1 fee for late connection enforcement. The copy also mentions a petrified potato incident involving a shovel and a cobbler, described in odd detail.
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Lu Elty
Te Wad
Bandits Seize Mail Pouches In Chicago Robbery
Two armed men seized sacks of registered mail from a postal truck at Indiana Harbor and sped toward Chicago. They threatened the truck driver and helped transfer the bags believed to contain money to a waiting vehicle.
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Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Millionaire Ends Life By Self Inflicted Shot Near Home
Cleveland April 14 63 year old millionaire McKinney founder of the McKinney Steel Company shot himself at his fashionable suburbia residence. A builder of steel plants in Ohio and Michigan he accumulated wealth estimated at about 20 million dollars. Mrs McKinney survived his death as the sole holder of the company stake.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hotdvnew
Auto Nation's Damnation Charged in Clarksburg Case
Federal Judge W E Bakeray sentenced Pearl Lipencer of Morgantown to pay a $100 fine and ordered confiscation of a car used to transport liquor in a case derided as the nation's damnation by the judge. The defendant is the mother of a thirteen year old child and the remarks cited the dangers to youth.
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Clarksburg
W. Way
Thia Country
Kotaya
W. E. Bakeray
Pearl Lipencer
Morgantown
President Coolidge plans inland vacation retreat location
President Coolidge intends to spend this summer away from Swampcott and Washington. He has not decided where or when he can get away. Stations have been received to establish a simmer White House in several sectors to study routes, paints, and drawbacks. He hints at a possible mountain destination.
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Washington
Coolidge
Swampacott
Mass
White House
Ha Hng
Ike
Ie Mountains
Death by own action after car collision near New Castle
In New Castle, Pennsylvania, 64 year old merchant Frank Kubl died by his own hand after his truck struck and killed his friend Mollin Harry. Moses Harris, a member of the victim’s gang, was seriously injured in the incident near town.
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New Castle
Mollin Harry
Frank Kubl
Moses Harris
Illness Ends Life of Alt a Scott in Bigtown
Alt a Scott, once known as a police figure, died at her Bigtown home after a long illness. The record notes she reformed, married, and settled into a peaceful life, with local reports highlighting her unusual early notoriety and a formal tribute from authorities.
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Scott Shurliper
Maynlaiys
Phon
Bigtown
Hagorss
Paoumenky
Burenza
Lev
Government's Sale of Nonintoxicating Beer Debated
Assistant Secretary Andrews told the Senate prohibition committee that government sale and distribution of nonintoxicating beer could aid enforcement but warned it could backfire if deer and wing liquor were openly sold in saloons. He avoided a firm stance on 12 percent wine and noted the ongoing exhibit of a whiskey still as the inquiry continued.
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Washington
Andrews
The
Treasury
Prohibion Biat
Julien Coffman
Andrewa
Senator Read
Missouri
Reed
John Barleycorn
Himsel
Wikit
Flyers Safe Saracus and Manila Flight Accomplished
Captains Gonzalez-Gallarza and Lorena, companions of the acclaimed Spanish aviator Captain Esteves, completed a Madrid to Manila flight and arrived in Manila in good condition. Mrs. Alnge Gebr of 335 Sandlomac Street underwent influenza-related sinus surgery at Washington County Hospital and is reported improving.
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Saracus Bombay
Gonzalez-Gallarza
Lorena
Esteves
Madrid
Manila
Alpnge Gebr
Sandlomac Street
Te Washington County Hospital
Urge Auto Owners To Get Depreciation
Many automobile owners have not availed themselves of the opportunity to gain tax reductions by applying for depreciation at the office of the Board of County Commissioners. Car owners should act now to secure depreciation. otherwise machines may be taxed at the current basis.
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Tioard
County Cuimbiasionera
Marines Die in Air Crash Near Quantico
Reported crash near Quantico involved Marines from Chester Minnesota and Burayt Michigan. Transcribed prose indicates several fatalities as elite divisions faced losses while airborne. details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
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