Burglars flee after failed store robbery and car abandonment
A midnight robbery attempt ends in hurried escape by two burglars who abandon a car and a cash register outside a store owned by T. F. Keevan. Police find the vehicle and ringed cash register worth 350 dollars. a purse with papers and a gold ring are reported stolen. No thieves are captured. the store’s interior is undisturbed.
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Autom
Texas
Conception Streets
T. F. Keevan
Dabie Bee
Wilkinson Night
Government plan for mining control outlined by Dr George Smith
Dr George Otis Smith director of the United States Geological Survey told the American Bar Association convention that government control of mining is needed to prevent a disaster. He noted that since 1890 mineral value rose from 650 million to 5430 million, while coal and other industries expanded rapidly. Robt. L. Patterson of Taft California elected president of the news general.
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Seattle
Wash
George Otis Smith
United States Geological Survey
American Bar Association
Smith
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Robt. L. Patterson
Taft, Calif
The
News General
Clergy Involved Eye of Obregon Assassination Debate
In Mexico City, Police Chief General Antonio Rios Zertuche indicated clergy cooperated in probing Obregon’s murder. He previously tied the crime to Catholic clergy, a claim now seen as possibly narrowed to individuals or a group. The confession of Jose de Leon Toral was reported as complete but contents undisclosed. Authorities pursued a rumor about Luis Morones and traced the pistol to Manuel Trejo.
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Mexico City
Antonio Rios Zertuche
Alvaro Obregon
Zertuche
Genera ‘Zertuche
Jose de Leon Toral
Obregon
Luis Morones
Morones
Manuel Trejo
Republicans Organize Mobile Speaking Bureau Across States
Washington July 4 Republicans plan a mobile speaking squad for rapid deployment where fighting intensifies. Rep Newton of Minnesota directs the bureau, with Senator Curtis and Senator Kansas named for oratorical drives and other high officials ready to speak in many states.
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Washington
Representative Newton
Minnesota
Herbert Hoover
Smith
Kansas
Curtis
Newton
Gana
Minos
Rhode Island En Iota
Iowa
Nebraska
Dove Law Change Sets Dove Season Dates
District game warden A. Z. Oberhaus explains a secretary of agriculture directed dove season changes approved by the president. Open season runs September 1 to 30, then closed October 1 to 19, reopens November 20 to January 31. August is prohibited for dove killing and shooting near baited fields is strictly prosecuted.
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A. Z. Oberhaus
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Largest watermelon cutting event eyed at county prison farm
About 1000 melons were placed on ice as preparations began for a large watermelon cutting at 1 PM. County officials and invited guests will attend a luncheon at the county prison farm, marking a notable community event in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Early Markets Report Mixed on Grain Futures
Market notes show July and December wheat futures around 20.55 while January dips to 20.49 and March to 20.44, reflecting cautious shifts in prices across near term contract months. Traders watch supply signals and demand forecasts as prices hover near key levels.
Call for Emergency Road Repair From Mobile Bay Bridge Through Baldwin
City commissioners county board of revenue and Commerce officials press for immediate aid on the Baldwin county to Florida line road. A delegation may meet Bay Minette to urge state highway action and temporary improvements while longer funding is sought.
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City Commission
County Board of Revenue
Mobile Bay Bridge
Baldwin County
Florida State Line
Arthur D. Davis
Count Board
John Craft
Harry T. Hartwell
Pensacola
Chamber of Commerce
Davis
Bay Minette
Samake
Craft
Mobile Automobile Club
Hartwell
State Highway Department
Schwarz
Baldwin County Commissioners
Mobile
Padlock Orders Hit New York Venues Under Post Bond Rules
Federal judges ordered twenty four Manhattan and Brooklyn restaurants and night clubs locked for violating the Volta post bond requirement. Seven venues were closed for one year and seven for six months. many locations face reopening restrictions as the action targets operate without proper guarantees.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Volta Post
Sorenae
Mrs Tennyson Weds James M Bech Jr in London
The Hon Mrs Tennyson, sister of Lord Glenconner, married James Montgomery J., son of the former U S solicitor general, at Paddington registrar. Her 1915 marriage to Captain William Bethel ended in 1918 with a divorce, and she later married Major Lionel Tennyson, who was also divorced a year earlier. Bech named as co respondent.
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James M. Bech, JR
London
Cemae
James Montgomery J
United States
Paddington
Tenyson
Lord Glenconner
William Bethel
Lionel Tennyson
Tennyson
Beck
Vancouver Mayor Hurt by Airplane Propeller Injury
Mayor L D Taylor of Vancouver was seriously injured when struck by a plane propeller during a welcome for a new tri city air route. He was walking to greet officials at Lula Island airport after arriving on the inaugural Victoria Seattle Vancouver flight.
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Vancouver
B. C
L. D. Taylor
Victoria
Seattle
Lula Island
Renewal of Canada to New York Gold Shipment
The gold movement from Canada to New York continued with a $2,000,000 shipment to the Canadian Bank of Commerce, bringing the total to $3,000,000 in about a week.
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Canada
New York
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Senator Craft pushes Alabama Coosa navigation plan
Senator John Craft, president of the Mobile Basin and Tennessee River Association, reports growing support for navigable waterway projects from Mobile to Rome and a canal linking the Tennessee River with the Tombigbee. He notes meetings in Talladega, Anniston, Gadsden, and Rome and plans a fall Montgomery meeting to boost interest.
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North Alabama
Alabama and Coosa River
Mobile
Rome
Tennessee River
Tombigbee
John Craft
Craft
Mobile Basin and Tennessee River Association
Montgomery
Talladega
Anniston
Gadsden
Senator Craft
Children Injured When Car Is Struck by Airplane
Wayne Weaver aged five and his 18 month old brother Jack, sons of Mr and Mrs R C Weaver of 218 South Dearborn Street, were injured Sunday afternoon at the municipal flying field when their car was hit by an airplane that touched down. Pilot W L McDonald said he saw the auto approaching but believed it would stop.
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Wayne
Jack
R. C. Weaver
South Dearborn Street
Municipal Flying Field
W. ©. McDonald
Father and son held in raid near Grand Bay
Federal agents and Sheriff Lyons arrested Sr and his son near Grand Bay after a raid on a 250 gallon still found them pouring out liquor. The operation involved agents Graves Hughes and Jackson and local law enforcement.
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N , Sr
Kree
Graves, Hughes
Jackson
Eilis Lyons
Grand Bay
Delegates to Post Convene with Beauty Contest Feature
The post is entitled to 31 delegates. A beauty contest will be a feature of the convention.
Rock Island Seeks Permi t for 6 Miles of Rail Spur
Washington July 4 The Rock Island railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to construct six miles of new railroad from Quinn Arkansas into the Rainbow oil fields. The company did not provide estimates.
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Washington
Quinn, Ark
Rainbow Oil Fields
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rock Island Railroad
Hunt Absconder N. . Representative of British Cotton Converting Firm Sought
Police in New York sought a representative of a British cotton converting company who disappeared from an assignment in the state. The case involves travel between cities and the investigation continues as authorities pursue leads.
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Sought
Oil Combine Hints Signal Major Wall Street Shift
New York World reports signs of a potential oil industry deal involving the Oil Company of Indiana and the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company. The plan includes doubling the capacity of the Sinclair Pipe Line, with both firms holding equal control, signaling a multibillion dollar consolidation.
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New York
New York World Today
Wall Street
Oil Company of Indiana
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company
Signa
Sinclair
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation
Marines Withdrawn From China Reduce Forces In China
Twelve American marines have been withdrawn from Tientsin China and the overall American defense presence in the country will drop from 3,800 to 2,600. Officers and men who arrived between February and July are among those withdrawn following Admiral Bristol’s recommendation that the Chinese situation no longer requires the current force.
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Meebo
China
Tientsin
America
Mark L. Bristol
Bull Moose Party Revival Aims at Omaha Convention
Omaha grocer Dr Henry Hoffman called a national convention for today to revive the progressive Bull Moose party. The platform includes 26 planks including a $1,000,000 cap on any individual's fortune. Senator Norris and Senator Reed were considered for the presidential nomination.
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Omaha
Henry Hoffman
Hoffman
Theodore Roosevelt
Jennings Bryan
George W. Norris
Nebraska
James A. Reed
Sithough Seles
Four youths receive life terms for Berwyn killing
Chicago reports four under 21 were sentenced to life in criminal court after pleading guilty in the Berwyn case. Judge Frank Comerford noted the victim was killed by a bullet deflected from a cash register, not while resisting a robbery.
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Chicago
Eggieston
Berwyn
Ley
John Tulacz
Frank Comerford
Durmaj
Northern Pacific Railway reports first half 1928 revenue rise
Total operating revenues for the first half of 1928 rose by 3,237,455 compared with the same period in 1927. June revenues reached 7,940,691, up 296,436 from June 1927, while net operating income for the period stood at 7, with June net at 1,360,854, down 200,375.
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Paul
Northern Pacific Railway
Commerce Commission
Raskob to Quit GM Post for Smith Campaign
The New York American reports John J. Raskob will sever his official GM duties to devote full time to Governor Smith’s presidential campaign. The move follows internal concerns about balancing his GM responsibilities with campaign demands.
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General Motors Corporation
E. Smith
New York
New York American Today
John J. Raskob
National Democratic Committed
Smith
Raskob
Funeral at Small Hythe Honors Hayworkers Lined Roads
In Small Hythe Kent July 24 a simple parish church funeral honored a farmer and his hayworkers. Farm laborers paused haymaking to attend as a lone hayman, in shirt sleeves, stood among the processional crowd. The village paid its respects in a straightforward service reflecting quiet communal grief.
Mexico Observes Day of Mourning for Captain Carranza
Mexico City observes a national day of mourning as Captain Emilio Carranza lies in state with flowers surrounding his casket. Government offices and schools close and private business halts while the presidential guard stands vigil. The national palace hosts the casket as citizens send tributes of gardenias and wreaths.
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Mexico City
Emilio Carranza
Mexico
National Palace
Gardenias
Catafalque
Carranza
Wood Will Win Wave Collins Rides Motored Plane
Reports say Collins tied Prank Haks with half points in a motored monoplane race. Cog R Greene flew from Fargo to advance tourists. St Paul hosts today before a Thursday morning departure to Detroit the trip’s start.
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Wave Collins
Sience
Haks
Cog R
RG Greene
Fargo
St. Paul
Detroit
Spies Die for Latvia Espionage Case Verdict
Two former frontier guards officers and two other men were sentenced to death for espionage for the Soviet Union. The trial cited evidence from a former Ogpu agent named Nikitin. Five others were sentenced to prison terms and acquitted.
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Ryehista
Latvia
Frontier Guards
Ogpu
Nikitin
Yar Indeng
German Army and Navy Maneuvers Called Off
Berlin reports defense ministry canceled this year's joint army and naval maneuvers due to budget pressures. Commanders cite additional outlays as the reason for scrapping the exercises planned off Germany.
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Berlin
Ministry of Defense
Fete Olympic Heads American Minister Entertains Countrymen
The American minister hosted a distinguished gathering of countrymen at an official fete. Attendees included notable officials and athletes associated with the Olympic movement, highlighting diplomatic ties and cultural exchange during the event.
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Hoover
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Dove Law Change
Mrs. Tennyson
Taylor
U. A Son
T. Hee
Legion Post
Hunteville
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Indiana Standard
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