Prosecution Opens in Typhoid Murder Trial in Chicago
In Chicago on June 11 Judge T J Lynch limited opening remarks as defense pressed to bar references to deaths of Emma Nelson McClintock and Dr Oxar Olaan. William S Shepherd stands trial for allegedly poisoning his foster son William McClintock with typhoid. Witnesses include Sudam Olson a key figure in the McClintock death inquiry and Isabella Popa who arrived with a marriage license amid courtroom cameras ban.
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Chicago
T. J. Lynch
Robert E. Crows
William CB. Shepherd
Wiliam N. McClintock
W. 9
Stewart
Emma Neilson McClintock
Oxcar Olaan
Grows
Sudan
Marcy Olson
McGlintock
Battroun
Isabella Popa
MeaClintock
Firsk
Don
Howaver
Income tax unfair says Treasury secretary at convention
Washington June 11 Gerrard B Winston former Secretary of Treasury told the National Association of Credit Men that the present income tax law favors idle wealth and discriminates against productive wealth. He cited tax exempt securities totaling over 13 billion dollars and warned they may reach 16 billion before any constitutional amendment changes the situation continuing on page 10.
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Washington
Gerrard B. Winston
Treasury
National Association of Credit Men
Congress
How Many Lives Do Frogs Have Riddle
Juvenile Court Officer Saylor tests 146 high school graduates with a riddle about frog life. He shot a frog, decapitated it, then refrigerated, only to find the frog had survived and jumped off the plate by morning.
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Ifsata
Saylor
U. S
Guard Mobilized as Mine Worker Disturbance Hits Henrietta
Okmulgee Oklahoma June 1. An Okmulgee National Guard company was mobilized to Henrietta after a mine worker disturbance last night. Five men were arrested following an attack on Andy Moitus, a union miner. Henryetta police said officials could handle the situation without guards, while Colonel Head announced units from Sufala and other towns were ordered in.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Okmulgee National Guard
Henrietta
Stormont
Henryetta
Andy Moitus
Head
Sufala
Blaze Sweeps Summer Resort Raging Fire Destroys Homes
A major fire in Nahant Massachusetts left 49 permanent homes and numerous cottages burned, with at least 400000 dollars in property ruined. Over 1000 residents evacuated. Firefighters from Nahant and surrounding towns, plus boats, troops, and coast guards aided, while Red Cross and Salvation Army aid arrived. Swampscott’s White House avoided damage as winds spread flames toward Bass Point. Communications failed across the peninsula.
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Nahant
Mass
Four Die As Train Hits Auto In Columbus
Four people died in an early morning collision when an automobile returning from a dance was struck by a train at a grade crossing in Columbus Ohio The victims were Margaret J Stevens Ruth Warrent 21 Lynn Stein berger 23 both of Columbus and Thos Emsworth 23 of London Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Margaret J. Stevens
Ruth Warrent
Lynn Steinberger
Thos, Emsworth
London
Stover May Lose Leg After Knee Cut Infected
William Stover of Maryland Avenue was rushed to Washington County Hospital for knee surgery after a cut from a knife became infected. Doctors warned amputation may be necessary. Fred H. Spigier of 804 Washington Avenue sprained his knee yesterday when he fell from a ladder.
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William Stover
Maryland Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Fred H. Spigier
Washington Avenna
Thaw Back in Gotham Seen at Cabaret on Broadway
Harry K. Thaw returned to Broadway after Winchester visit and drew hundreds of curious onlookers. He attended a cabaret with two male companions, and the evening featured $2 table dinners totaling $85 with tips. Chorus girls met him, he compared a performer to Lilian Russell, and he declined to dance or tour the modern scene, planning to stay in New York until he had seen more.
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New York
Triffic
Harry XK. Thaw
Broadway
Winchester
Bac
Riatto Belles
Curloun Folka
Central Park
Lilian Russell
Thaw
Sean’ Avery
Raid at Willow Grove Park Yields Feasts for Raiders
Night guardians Charles Turner and Richard Warker at Willow Grove Park near Antietam Funks town failed to stop a raid that broke a door hasp at Turner's refreshment booth and carried off 160 rounds, five pounds of doggles, chocolate candy, and chewing gum. Turner's guess points to youths from Waynesboro or Funkstown.
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Rome
Charles Turner
Richard Warker
Willow Grove Park
Antietam
Funkstown
Turner
Wagerstown
Must Now Examine German Dog Meat
Berlin reports that dog meat, as part of the German diet, will be subject to inspection regulations applied to other meats. The Berlin police chief decrees pre and post slaughter examination for trichinosis in dogs destined for slaughter.
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Berlin
Germany
Editor mocks Bryan stance on Tennessee trial
London editorial deems the West minster Gazette says William Jennings Bryan, counsel for the prosecution, is too absurd for serious people to consider as the Tennessee evolution trial nears.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Tennessee
Ipllay
William Jennings Bryan
Fishermen's Guide River reported clear at Williamaport
The Potomac river was reported clear at Williamaport at noon according to fishermen observing the water.
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Potomac River
Williamaport
Stricter Tests for Auto Drivers Rejected 88 Applicants
State Police examiners tightened standards for prospective automobile drivers after a 30 day instruction period. Captain Charley Hoeneth said 88 of 133 applicants were rejected, aiming to cut dangerous drivers and protect pedestrians and other motorists. The traveling board will continue statewide inspections to improve highway safety.
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Drtyara
Thenkua
Evinecu
Weswersarom
Charley FE. Hoeneth
Amon
Torrid wave broken here in Keedysville relief cools
The hot spell ended with a cool day in Keedysville as temperatures fell from a June high. Noon readings reached 74 degrees after an early morning 62, signaling a shift from weeks of heat and prompting residents to remove winter gear.
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Keedysville
Frog Pulls Juvenile Judge Overboard in Creek
Justice Leon R. Yourtee of the Juvenile Court was dumped into Antietam Creek while frog hunting with Juvenile Officer Saylor and his brother near Burnside's Bridge. They tied a flashlight to a frog line and netted a bag of seventeen amphibi items. the judge struggled to land the largest frog but was dragged under briefly before regaining hold.
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Leon R. Yourtee
Antietam Creek
Saylor
Charles Saylor
Burnside’s Bridge
Robbers hold up state bank in Indianapolis
Two men robed the Sixteenth Street State Bank in Indianapolis taking 4300 in currency. The men escaped. The bank operates as a Fletcher Savings and Trust Co branch. A separate report notes a Fletcher branch robbery last week with 3000 taken. A separate line mentions a fatal automobile accident in Idmavady, County Derry, killing Thomas Varkin of New York and Philadelphia.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sixteenth Street State Bank
Fletcher Savings and Trust Company
Vandite
Fletcher
Ivre
Rigkfast
Thomas Varkin
New York
Philadelphia
Swan
Jody
Idmavady
County Derry
Brakeman Fatally Hurt Under Train Near Thurmont
Joon Philip Vaughn 32 of Hagerstown, a Western Maryland brakeman, fell from a train one mile west of Thurmont at 4 30 this morning. He suffered a crushed right arm and left foot, a severe head injury, and died at Washington County Hospital three hours later after being brought from the scene. Vaughn had eight years with the railroad and had been called for duty at 1 00 this morning.
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Maryland
Thurmont
Jonn Philip Vaughn
Hagerstown
Washington County Hospital
Moenius
Det Ain
Phurmant
Vaughn
W. M
Baltimore
Tiserstown
Snter
The
Moving Women and Children Evacuated From Ouezzan
Official reports indicate AlM-ELKrim tribesmen push into western Morovay near the Spanish border, with all women and children evacuated from Ouezzan and a full Morovay quarter ordered evacuated. a separate Jewish Literary Society meeting awarded Mrs. A Ris of View Street.
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Waris
Alm-Elkrim
Orcatzan
French Moravey
Hie Spaniah Zone
Ouezzan
Jewish Literary Society
Mra. A. Ris
View Street
Canton Battles and Fire Exchange Reported
Fighting day and night as rival military leaders contest Canton with heavy casualties. Gunboats arrive on the riverfront while Chinese and foreign warcraft are seen in the area. The scene features bombardment near the Taylors home and a partially destroyed garage adjoining Sante Bo Pastor.
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Sante Bo Pastor
Taylors
Byran
Williamspark
Ganton
Canton
Rowetina Cesta
Dloney
Bishown
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Waibel
State Insane Asylum Up For Discussion At Meeting
Maryland state hospital for criminal insane discussed at semi annual meeting of the State Board of Mental Hygiene the State Board of Welfare and boards of managers of state asylums for the insane and feeble minded. Commissioner Archar P Herring reported on observations from inspections in other states and Baltimore was mentioned as a possible site.
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Baltimore
Juno
Maryland
Mie State Board of
Stue
Board of Welfare
Boards of
Archar P. Herring
Firemen Parade Opens Maryland Firemen Convention
Ocean City Md June 1 Delegates at the thirty fourth annual Maryland State Firemen Association convention began the second day of activity with a mammoth parade of fire fighting equipment. The parade is the highlight as departments vie for honors. The event is scheduled for 1 30 o clock.
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Maryland
Ocean City
Marylin State Firemen Association
Ship Boards Wings Might Be Cut Soon
Washington June 11 The U S Shipping Board faced a new issue as President Coolidge urged board members to stop internal quarrels and suggested that future vessel sales be handled by the Emergency Fleet Corporation due to the board’s inability to reach procedural agreement Some members resist and oppose relinquishing any powers Congress gave them
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Washington
U.s.shipping Board
Coolidge
O'Connor
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
Congress
State Health Officials Meet in Baltimore Conference
Health officers from across the state gather in Baltimore for the annual two day meeting. Governor Albert C. Stmtchle will provide a brief address on the opening day as sessions begin tomorrow.
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Baltimore
Health Aicorn
Board of Health
Albert C. StMtchle
Delly Or Wu
Plan to curb auto traffic in Williamsport eyes signals
Williamsport officials study a plan to regulate rising car flow with two traffic officers and possible automatic signals. The proposals target the Conococheague Street east entrance and the eastern town corner where crashes have occurred, with Officer Hawkaker assigned to the hill to the park. The plan considers tollday and Sunday traffic surges and the need for warning devices.
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Williamsport
Conomac Tarik
Conococheague
Conductor Hurt By Auto On Willamaport Trolley
Isaac Dethert a conductor on the Willamaport trolley car Uno was injured when an automobile struck the open car between Jonathan Street and the square at about 7 15 pm. He was knocked from the running board hitting his life shoulder and face and will be off duty for a week or two. The automobile’s driver remains unidentified.
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Isaac Dethert
Virginia Avenue
Willamaport
Uno
Jonathan Streat
Cag
Mr. Delbert
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Justice Yourtee
W. R. Fletcher
Joliet I
Nathan Leopold
Bobby Franks
John P. Vaughn
Samuel Taylor
U.S
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Firsa
Pampanga
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President Coolidge
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