Three Agencies Concentrate Along Great Lakes Border
Washington May 28 Three federal law enforcement units the coast guard prohibition unit and customs service agents are being concentrated along the Great Lakes and Canadian borders to check a heavy flow of beer and ale into the United States Treasury says. Detroit district is placed in charge of the prohibition unit with Michigan state constabulary aiding customs agents to check the government of intoxicants over the Detroit river.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Prohibition Unit
Customs Service
Great Lakes
United States
Treasury
Detroit
Clarge
Prohibition
Las Uie
Michigan State
Move Accused Woman Slayer Transferred to Portland Jail
Augusta Maine May 24 Carry A Kirby accused in the murder of Miss Alda Hayward at Winthrop was moved from Cumberland County Jail in Portland to Kennebec County Jail here. Authorities feared lynching and placed the city under heavy guard as about 800 persons gathered outside the jail. Shouts of to lynch him were heard.
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Augusta
Maine
A. Kirby
Alda Hayward
Winthrop
Cinderland
Porteland
Kirby
Burton, Noted Educator Durian Dies in Chicago
Ernest Dewitt Durian, president of the University of Chicago and a national figure in education, died at a Chicago hospital today from intestinal cancer. A second item notes Earl Baughlin Sauders, 423 Church areas, who joined the U.S. Navy yesterday at the local recruiting station and will proceed to Norfolk, Virginia for training before assignment.
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Chicago
Ernest Dewitt Durian
University of Chicago
Earl Baughlin
U.S. Navy
Atathan
American Legion
Norfolk
Los Angeles dirigible conducts four hour practice cruise
The United States airship Los Angeles cast off from harbor today and began a four hour trial cruise over the Lakehurst vicinity, marking a step in ongoing testing.
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Los Angeles
Lakehurst
WN. J
United States
Evolution Trial Crowds Spur Plan For Vast Dayton Auditorium
Dayton Tennessee May 28 Judge John T Ralston expects at least 19 000 spectators for the July 10 trial of John D Scones charged with teaching evolution to high school pupils. Plans discussed to build a roofed temporary arena on a vacant lot or the baseball field to seat 20 000. Ralston says the proceedings may last weeks with Bryan and other defense lawyers likely to speak for two or more days. He favors ample time for both sides and keeping terms open for students and theologians to attend as observers.
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John D. Scones
Tomoases
Java
Joh T. Ralston
Auch
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Defeues
oFch
Siges
Jury Out But Hour Verdict No Surprise
Walter Wilson, colored, freed as the jury found him not guilty of murder in the March 1 killing of Charles Duberry, a colored hotel porter. The verdict followed a late confession by Walter’s father figure Thomas Stanton, who testified he shot Duberry, shifting responsibility as the jury deliberated about an hour.
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Walter Wilson
Wilson
Charles Duberry
North Jonathan Street
Ibi
Thomas Stanton
Indaw
Duberry
Thomas J. Stanton
Robert Burns
Owe Aleart
Mary Stanley
Uty
Stanton
Chickens Not Affected With Dread Malady
County Agent M D Moora reports that the poultry disease killing many chickens in Manganaville is not the feared European fowl plague. The illness appeared on several farms and was reported by Algore to W J H Rice, poultry specialist at the University of Maryland. Rice says it is likely a canker or catarrh type ailment and not seriously troubling.
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M.D. Moora
Algore
W. J H. Rice
University of Maryland
Flower Market for Memorial Day Proceeds in City
Flower market organizers announce a Memorial Day sale with a large display of flowers. City market inspector Hugh A. Garver notes the event will be unusual as many farmers and florists travel from afar to sell blooms. The market honors Memorial Day.
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Hugh A. Garver
Gome
Florista
Memorin
FLEIGH TO RETIRE AS OLDEST WM ENGINEER JUNE 1
William N. Fleigh of this city, oldest WM engineer by service, will retire June 1 with a pension after 44 years and 9 months with the Western Maryland Railway. Born near Owings Mills, he joined WM in 1881, became an engine fireman, promoted to engineer in 1894, and has served in passenger and multiple roles, currently on the Hagerstown line. His son W. C. Fleigh is a WM dispatcher.
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William N. Pleigh
Maryland
Owinga Milla
Johh M. Hood
Patapsto
Enginner
Sarvice
Tina
Hagerstown
Ballinora
W. C. Fleigh
Aispatcher
Baltimore
Williamsport
Maly
Tte
No Word From North Pole Explorers Yet
Oslo reports warn Arctic regions face elorma as Amundsen and Ellsworth attempt a pole flight. The explorers departed Spitzbergen last Thursday in five planes for a 16 hour dash to the pole, with weather and sea conditions causing officials to say they may have to turn back if no word arrives.
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North Pole
Oslo
Norway
Arctic
Awundsen-Ellsworth
Amundsen
Roald Amundsen
Livwt
Lincoln Ellsworth
Spitzbergen
Lhinsday
Frost Situation Delays Prost Havoc Game
Frost did not show up for Prost versus Havoc in Western Maryland this morning as per government observer J Aisler. Mercury fell to 9 degrees with frost. officials warn of tonight's light frost but expect no damage and say cold waves are ending.
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Prost
Maryland
J. A. Aisler
Mercury
St Waa
Bootleg Runners On The Run In Prohibition War
May 26 Bootleg operators are on the run as federal land and naval forces wage a prohibition crackdown. Roy A. Haynes commissioner said federal agents coordinate actions and predicted a successful outcome in the rum war.
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Wasslington
Roy A. Haynes
Prohibition
Haynes
James Dunn Jr Chief Auditor Dies by Suicide in Baltimore
James Dunn Jr chief auditor of the Public Service Commission died by suicide in Baltimore on May 26 after a nervous breakdown. He shot himself through the heart, according to reports.
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Public Service Commission
Baltimore
James
Dunn, Jr
Puly Me Service
Suicida
United States Affirms Noninvolvement in European Affairs
Washington May 26. The government reaffirmed a policy of nonentanglement in internal European matters at the White House. No further actions or names are provided.
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Washington
New quake rocks Hyogo amid Tokyo dispatch
A fresh earthquake rattled Hyogo prefecture today, damaging several buildings that withstood earlier quakes. Tokyo officials reported the tremor from Tekia, noting ongoing aftershocks and cautious evacuation orders in the region.
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London
Hyogo Prefecture
Tekia
Mother Kills Own Daughter in Freehold Home Tragedy
In Freehold New Jersey on May 26 a 28 year old woman, Gladya Quackenbush, was found dead with an axe hammer and knife nearby. State troopers reported the scene as evidence of a fatal family attack. The suspect, 66 year old Arista Quackenbush, claimed she was struck and said she prepared her daughter after the assault. The elder woman had recently been released from Trenton State Hospital for confinement.
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Freehold
N. J
Gladya Quackenbush
Arista Quackimbush
French Evacuate 30 Posts as Paris Faces Threats
Allied units report heavy French retreat from 30 Durgha sector out posts to secure Fez and Rabat roads. Field accord notes intensified concentration of regular and native troops in Itlhane and Tonal to defend the capital and major routes amid ongoing pressure from French forces.
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Paris
France
For
Agn Onmco
Pez
Fal
Morocco
Itlhane
Tonal
Con Imunique
Uke
Fea
U S Launches Attacks Upon Moro Rebels Heading
Manila May 26. A joint constabulary and navy seaplane attack was launched under Major Orville Johnson against Moro tribes in Mindanao Lake Saund region. Moro leaders removed their children from public schools and withdrew to jungle areas. They ignored Governor General Leonard Wood and Filipino officials’ appeals to help villages.
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Manila
Orville Johnson
Lake Saund
Mindanao
Leonard Ward
Hele
Congress May Appeal Income Tax Publicity
Washington May 2 The debate over repealing the privacy of income tax payments continues. The Supreme Court ruling drew immediate praise from many factions though Republicans signal caution. The independent progressive bloc hailed the decision as a victory and plans to extend the public disclosure move.
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Supreme Court
Washington
United States
Congress
Ward
Harry K Thaw Returns to Broadway Nightlife After Garden Bust
New York dispatch details Harry K Thaw’s sudden Broadway reappearance. He entertains at supper clubs, distributes money to staff, and enjoys attention from fans and Texas Guinan. Thaw rooms at a hotel, moves under an alias, and claims boredom with Vienna after a prolific past in the era.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Breadway
Harry
Madison Square Garden
Dana
Stanford White
Nora
Ile
Texas Guinan
Clut
Broadway
Winchester
Uv Gray
Speed Boat Beats Train In New York Race
In an Albany to New York race, Gar Wood in the speed boat Gar TV defeated the Twentieth Century Limited by 28 lengths. Mechanical trouble caused both boats to drop out near Powhkeepsie, but Wood resumed and kept pace with the train until the finish.
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Baby Gar TV
Boating Century Limited
New York
Ty Orr Wood
New York City
Albany
Hoyt
Twentieth Century Limited
Starvnd
Tha
Gar Wood
Mifte
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