New York Police Detectives Named in Burglary Scheme
Curran committee report accuses parts of the New York Police Department detective bureau of lax discipline and collusion with criminals. It details Benjamin Levy admitting he induced burglaries for arrests, claiming Deputy Commissioner Dougherty paid him to commit thefts, with vouchers found in the comptroller’s office. The panel gave immunity to some officials but did not press charges, calling for drastic reorganization.
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Associated Press
New York
Detective Bureau
New York Police Department
Curran Committee
al- Germen
Benjamin Levy
Insurance Company
Merchant
Levy
Comptroller’s Office
Ner Dougherty
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles report
A Texas Wonder remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women adding diabetes rheumatism and irregularities. It markets as a two month treatment per bottle and offers mail delivery for 1.00 with testimonials from Alabama and a Saint Louis address.
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Texas
Alabama
H. W. Hall
Olive
St. Louis
Bryan and Shinda Off 10 Pittsburg
Washington June 6 Secretary Bryan after a cabinet meeting left for Pittsburg to attend a farewell banquet for George W. Guthrie the new ambassador to Japan Viscount Chinda the Japanese ambassador also traveled to Pittsburg for the same function set to take place that evening
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Washington
Bryan
Pittsburg
George W. Guthrie
Japan
Viscount Chinda
ZEMO Promises Quick Relief for Eczema Itch
An old advertisement touts ZEMO as instant relief for eczema itching and skin problems. It markets a 25 cent bottle with guaranteed results and claims endorsements from Sol Landau and distribution via Van Antwerp Drug Corp in St Louis and Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
Sol Landau
C-O
Sol Landau Cloak and Suit Co
St. Louis
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Reign Queen Mrs Keppel Tops London Social Scene
Mrs George Keppel, former social queen of London during King Edward VII's era, has regained favor in court circles after withdrawing from the capital's gay life following the king's death. A restaurant dinner poll crowned her the most popular woman in London by a large margin.
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London
George Keppel
Edward VII
Keppel
Proctor Outlines Navarro Deal in Texas Penalty Suit
W C Proctor testified in court on June 6 during the Texas state hearing into a 90 million dollar penalty suit. He described Navarro Refining Company stock transfers to Magnolia Petroleum and Corsicana Petroleum, noting Felger Jr and Payne held most Navarro stock and several Navarro employees and Corsicana locals were among stockholders. Proctor said Navarro stockholders transferred holdings to Magnolia, with a few new Magnolia stockholders appearing.
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Associated Press
Corsicana
Texas
W. C. Proctor
State of Texas
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Corsicana Petroleum Company
Navarro Refining Company
Magnolia
Navarro Company
Navarro
Mr. Proctor
H. C. Folger, Jr
C. N. Payne
Proctor
Richard Maury
Free list likely for moving picture films
Washington reports a sub committee may recommend free listing of photographic films used in movies. G Genert of New York argues most films are made by one company and Eastman Kodak opposes free listing due to raw material duties. The piece notes roses at Barton Academy exercises made by Staub's shop.
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Associated Press
Washington
G. Genert
New York
Eastman Kodak Company
Eastman Company
Barton Academy
Staub
Seventy Injured in Clash at Frauendorf Germany
A strike at a chicory factory in Frauendorf led to deadly clashes as 300 armed police from Stettin fought strikers. Police used sabres and revolvers while civilians fired back, leaving about 70 wounded including ten officers.
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Associated Press
Stettin
Germany
Frauendorf
Negro Caught By Cave in Broad Street Ditch
Wyatt Johnson a Black laborer working on a sewer ditch in front of the First National Bank in Tuscaloosa Alabama was buried by a cave in but was quickly dug out with his head freed. He was not seriously injured though shaken and a crowd watched the rescue.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Wyatt Johnson
Broad Street
First National Bank
Opposition 10 Counters Printing Paper Trade Policy
Senate finance sub committee studied the Underwood tariff wood pulp and paper schedule with John Norris of New York. Paper makers urged a countervailing duty due to Canadian pulp restrictions. Norris opposed any duty, arguing U S measures hurt American papermakers and consumers. Senators Johnson Maine Hoke Smith Georgia Hughes New Jersey led the panel. The sub committee had not acted on the countervailing proposal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Asune
Senate Finance
John Norris
New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Senate
Johnson
Maine
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Hughes
New Jersey
Norris
United States
Red Cross Vessel Mexicano Heads to Vera Cruz
The steam er Mexicano chartered by the American Red Cross is due at Vera Cruz today and will depart for Galveston in a day or two with about two hundred American refugees. The refugees were made destitute by enforced idleness during disorders in Mexico.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Galveston
Condemnation by Leaders of Suffrage Movement
Mme Jules Siegfried and Lady Aberdeen denounce militant suffragettes for derailing the cause. In Paris they condemn senseless acts, warn they invite ridicule, and urge peaceful, lawful methods to win gender equality across England and France.
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Mme
Jules Siegfried
Lady Aberdeen
Associated Press
Paris
French National Association of Women
Simily Davison
Edom
International Congress of Women
Mme. Siegfried
England
France
International Council of Women
Shimmeline Pankhart
Emily Davison condition worsens after derby injury
Miss Emily Davison, militant suffragist, who was severely injured during the king's horse interference in the derby on Wednesday, lies in grave condition after a restless night. Doctors say an operation will probably be necessary.
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Associated Press
Epsom
Eng
Emily Davison
Conecuh County Man Succumbs to Injuries
Evergreen Alabama June 6 John A Feagin dies at his Brooklyn home after motorcycle crash injuries. He served a second term on the county board of commissioners and was a noted merchant and planter. Survived by wife son mother sister and brother. Funeral attended by many prominent locals.
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Evergreen
Ala
John A. Feagin
Brooklyn
Board of County Commissioners
White Floater Found On Pensacola Beach
The body of a white man about thirty five was found floating in Pensacola Bay near Commandencia wharf and brought ashore. He was a stranger to Pensacola with no identification beyond a paper bearing the name McConnell. Officials believe he drowned yesterday or last night and the body remains at a local undertaker awaiting developments.
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Pensacola
Fla
Commandencia
McConnell
Every Home Needs This Fine Remedy
A soft sell promotion for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic for the family. It touts benefits for adults and babies, cites Mrs J W Anderson of Osawatomie Kansas, and offers free samples by mail from Monticello Illinois.
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J. W. Anderson
Osawatomie
Kans
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ill
Two Smacks Seized by U S Marshal in Libel Action
Two fishing smacks owned by Mobile Fish and Oyster Company were seized by the United States marshal after libels filed in district court. The Terese Alice and Amelia Gloria faced claims by A D Davis for 336.48 and 148.59 and by Herman Lindstrom for 272.66. Crew meat furnished is cited in the suit.
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Mobile Fish and Oyster Company
United States Marshal
United States District Court
Terese
Alice
A.D. Davis
Herman Lindstrom
Amelia Gloria
A. D. Davis
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Bryan and
Shinda
United Fruit
Superior Passe Steamers
IPA
New Orleans
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Limon
Bocas
Belize
Barrios
Cortez
Ceiba
Tela
Pacific
Central
South America
Mobile
Costa Rica
Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Nettles
J. de Kellemer
G. F
Askin & Marine Company
Dauphin Street
Glash
Publishers’ Association
RED Cross
Miss Davison
Epsom Downs
Conecuh
Pensacola Beach
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