Storms Cause Deaths and Severe Damage Across Illinois
A major late storm left three dead and numerous injuries in Illinois, with extensive property damage near Freeport and Rockford. Chicago faced flooding, downed chimneys, and a damaged trolley line while a Catholic high school was struck by lightning. Police and civilians reported injuries as the Pecatonin river rose and areas flooded, with cars stranded and streets impassable for hours.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Freeport
Toolford
Illnois
Bolt
Muandeletti
Inall- Sutton
Byanston
F. House
Iowa
Demir
Allen, Jr
West Point 152 Cadets Graduate in 1912 Ceremony
About 152 cadets graduated from the United States Military Academy this morning. Colonel Hanford McNider, the acting Secretary of War, gave the principal address and distributed diplomas. Cadet William Baker Jr., 28, of Clifton, Tennessee, received the honors as the class’s top graduate.
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Westpoint
United States Miliary’ Academy
Hanford MreNider
Wsalet Ant
Willan
Baker, Jr
Clifton
Tenn
Dew
Carnival to Leave for Benefit at Fairgrounds Tonight
Fragmented report notes a carnival leaving the fairgrounds for a baseball club fundraiser. Mentions individuals Hagen Jones and Jo Jones, several players including Abe Mitchell and Tolley, with Americans defeating a British team in a four-aisle matchup. Reads as partial sports/benefit item with unclear names and events.
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United States
Poeduetag Company
Louva
Hagen
JO Jones
Abe Mitchell
Tolley
Taday
Illinois Dry Vote Suffers 350000 Signatures
Report notes 350000 signatures collected for constitutional reform with 11000 over the required total. Chicago coverage recalls political figures including George Brennan and Temor peratle candidate while focusing on unsigned details and public sentiment.
Indian Tribe Claims Billions in Rich Property Dispute
A tribal group seeks vast land and natural resource rights across riverfront holdings. Court actions challenge control of extensive land parcels and water resources believed tied to early treaties and colonial-era claims.
Pay Day At Pittsburgh Campaign Offices Described
Senate funds committee hears Beutel testimony on Pennsylvania Republican Primary expenses. He recalls cash wages at Pepper Fisher Ware headquarters in Pittsburgh, with 200 to 300 men paid hourly and lines stretching outside Hotel Henry. He alleges J Lopley oversaw payments and notes a dramatic scene at Vare headquarters as workers clamored for money. Continuous on next page.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Pennsylvania
Frederick Z. Beutel
Pinchot
Pepper-Fisher and Ware
Henry
J.lopley
Thc Popper-Fisher
Vare
Pmoney
Future Swedish king visits New York police officer wife hurt
Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus called at the Long Island home of Patrolman George H. Plate after Plate was injured when his motorcycle stopped to avoid a pedestrian. Plate introduced the prince to his wife Madeline and their seven month old daughter Jean Florence. The prince praised the baby and spoke with Plate and his family before departing with condolences and assurances of the officer’s recovery.
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New York
George H. Pinte
Louise
Sweden
Gustavus Adolphus Patra
Plate
Janatea
Long Island
Bil
Madeline
Crown Prince of
Crown Prince
Advile Hinds
Mary van Gill
Wite Sieven Monthg
Jean Florence Plate
Plais
Brooklyn Museum
Governor Smith Praises Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus
New York June 12 Governor Smith met Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at City Hall. The royal party arrived by automobile with military guard. They spoke briefly and exchanged greetings. The governor called him a fine man and noted the prince could be elected president of Sweden in a republic.
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New York
Smith
Gustavus Adalnhcus
Sweden
City Hall
Broadway
Crown Price
Eye Removal at Hospital Reported In Williamsport
A hospital report from Washington County Hospital notes an eye removal operation performed yesterday. The incomplete medical details mention the surgical team and facility, with references to the Williamsport and Pittsburgh areas and a Dr Pink Planting.
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Charles Teach
Unclear fragmentary OCR item awaits decent summary
Fragmentary OCR text shows no clear event or names. Readable bits mention times and places but lack coherent facts to identify a specific news item or persons. Preserve uncertainty and summarize the few legible fragments as a minimal brief.
Temney Eligible for Maryland Postmaster Role
Edward M. Temney was certified as eligible for the postmaster position in Magerstown by the Civil Service Commission alongside Frank L. Bennett and Lewis L. Bowers. Temney’s upcoming appointment by President Coolidge appears assured with Congressman Fred N. Ailman support and central party committee backing.
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Edward M. Temmey
Postminster
Magerstown
Ward
Civil Service Commission
Frank L. Bennett
Lewis L. Bowers
Tenney
Fred N. Ailman
Coolidge
Central Committee
Mellon Heads Pennsy G O P Nomination
Willem L. Mellon of Pittsburgh elected as secretary leading the Republican committee in Pennsylvania. A slate of party leaders includes W. Marry Uber of Morrisburg and Frederick Wo Humbster as campaign agent. Dr Thomas Wy Symons, of the University of Maryland, is named to the tension department.
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Philadelphia
Willem L. Mellon
Pitsburgh
Rrnnary
W. Marry Uber
Mirrisburg
Toler Wo Uhblwster
Prederinke Voundy Fur Agent
le Ruslenuthon
Thomas Wy Symons
The
Universige of Maryland
Weather Forecast for Washington Week Ahead
The weekly outlook shows showers across the basing claye area and cool temperatures expected to linger Monday through the week. North and Middle Atlantic states may see unsettled conditions with periods of rain and mild breezes shaping the forecast.
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Washington
Leavenworth Teller Kills Self Over 12 Dollar Salary
Lenwood G. Hines a 23 year old bank teller at the Wulfekuhler State Bank Leavenworth shot himself over fears his 12 a month salary would ruin his marriage plans with Louise Vander Schmidt daughter of a wealthy merchant. His books were found in good order and radio attempts to locate Miss Vander Schmidt failed as she traveled by auto from Aldover Massachusetts toward Leavenworth.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
Louise Vanderschmidt
Lenwood G. Hines
Wulfekuhler State Bank
Miss Vanderachmidt
Aldover
Mass
Pleads Whittemore Escape Rope in Maryland
Virginia Paters Parkhurst of Montgomery County writes Governor Ritchie urging commutation of Richard Reese Whittemore's death sentence for the murder of Maryland prison guard Robert Holiman. Whittemore, convicted of first degree murder, was sentenced by Judge Eugene O Dunne to hang and has appealed.
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Baltimore
Virginia Paters-Parkhurst
Montery County
Hass
Ritehie
Richard Reese Whitlemore
Whittemore
Drsp
Robert H. Holiman
Maryland
Tentebtiary Guard
Criminal Cour
Eugene O'Dunne
Coolidge Church Plans Theatrical Services At Palace Theatre
The First Congregational area linked to President Coolidge will hold morning and evening services tomorrow at the Palace Theatre in Morain. The church will continue afternoon events in its historic building on With and G streets due to structural concerns from water damage and increased risk.
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Washington
Jame
First Congregational
Coolidge
Aieimber
Morain
Palace Theatre
With
G Streatis
Las
Tumber
Fragmented note on fines and thieves under unclear names
A garbled court or town record mentions fines of 20 dollars to hurl bricks and other penalties. Names appear distorted, with references to Mary Cave, Bisbie Wheete Bower, and Atl Dotlhanger. The text notes multiple days of action and warnings with unclear outcomes and dates.
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Mary Dafflemyer
Mirtison
Belek
Mya
Mary Cave
Bisbie
Bower
Yale Students Die In Guilford Road Crash
Four killed in Guilford Connecticut when a speeding roadster crashed into a big elm tree near 2 a m. Yale freshman George Kopperl Yale junior Jim Cushing and their companions Miss Dorothy Kiernan and Mrs Reeser died instantly or soon after at Guilford Hospital. Kopperl’s roommate had borrowed the car from G F Sneldon of New York City.
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Guilford
Conn
Drougi
Yale
George M. Konperl
Galveston
Texas
Jim Li
Chéhing
Brookline
Mags
Mre
Edin
Reeser
New Haven
Dorothy Kiernan
Koppert
Kiernan
Finak
Guilford Hospital
G.F Sneldon
New York City
Kopperl
Cushing
Woodlawn
Elocke
Hovey
Ballmore
Harvard Medical School
Leller
Taotfield
Youth Kills Self Facing Prison Term In Pennsylvania
Edward Garner, a Greencastle Pennsylvania youth convicted in Anderson Indiana, killed himself rather than face a life sentence. His body was found with his 20 year old wife, who was held on custody as authorities prepared to proceed with the trial. The incident occurred as legal maneuvers continued over the upcoming court actions and possible appeals.
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Edward Garner
Greencastle
Anderson
Jad
Kildag
Linself
Mia Hee
Vis
Ban Johnson Gift To School Sparks Controversy
A $25,000 gift for Ma lege by Dan Johnson, president of the American League, was rejected today sparking a controversy over funding a new gymnasium. In North Bergen a bicycle speed report notes arrests for a street incident. Babe Rath faces charges in Detroit district court for alleged fish season violations. The Ruth case continues to unfold as officials travel to St. Louis with temperance concerns.
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Marlett
Wipe
Dan Johnson
American League
Opponents Carry Battle Into Courts Over City Plant
The City of Hagerstown faces a Public Service Commission ruling on permission to build a new electric light plant. Potomac Edison and Potomac Helison are expected to contest if the PSC denies the permit. If allowed, opponents will appeal to the Court of Appeals to block construction, with a decision possible by July and a continuation of hearings if testimony isn’t complete by June 24.
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Hagerae
Hagerstown
Mai
Court of Appeals
Hegerstown
Public Service Commission
Jung
Ren
Contioueill
Two Insurance Firms Consolidated to Form New Company
Renmincement consolidates Keller and Stone Braker-Saxley Insurance agencies into an Incorporation with Harry Keiler Benjamin Waxton and Hubert H Brindle as incorporators. Capitalized at 100,000, it unites two long established firms. The new firm will handle general insurance bonding and real estate brokerage. Current offices are 909 First National Bank Building and 122 West Washington Street, with a move planned to West Washington Street later.
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Renmincement
Keller and
Stonebraker-Saxley Insurance Agencies
Harry Keiler
Benj. Waxton
Hubert H. Brindle
Tyro
Keller
Existenve
Stoneuicker-Saxton
First National Bank
West Washington Street
West Washington Se
Lenglen Dominates Courts in Paris Tennis Showdown
Suzanne Lenglen retains her status as tennis queen after a decisive singles win in Paris. The match featured intense net play and crowd engagement as Lenglen outmaneuvered her American opponent while maintaining composure throughout.
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Illinois
Charles Garland
Boston
Garland
Iave Farm
Brennan Managers
George Brennan
Petifons
Grandma
Abb Nail Whitman
Joliet
Richard Loeb
Hennie
Lin Saw
Clatng
Butte
al Smith
Prince
E.mtenney
Civil Service
Imellon
Pennsy G. O. P
Coolidge’s Church
Thoslainby
Dane Lypa
Langly Company
Wiolesale Timorters de West Tittysurear
Jraignae
Winterhorrom
Robhorn
Anil Habett
Merphel
I United Star
Trio
Kalb
Dorothy Westervell
Northern Slingis ‘Teachers’ College
Miss Westervell
Emerson Wilson
Miss Westervelt
Stanley Simon
Leonard Rish
Beow
Ban Johnson
North Bergen
Te Po
Setti
Joseph Kopsky
Babe
Detrom
Babe Rath
Districtses
Howell Machigan
Fyartless
Enarge
Mr. Ruth
Wile
St. Lowie
Suzanne Lenglen
Paris
Sazauhe
Breas
Dolder
Mrowne
I Gedlant
Stan Wenin
Suzanne
Cissel
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