Whites Who Beat Negro to Death Get Long Term
Tarboro North Carolina June 9 AP W C Gulley foreman and R M guard charged with beating Von Armstrong a negro convict to death last week were each sentenced to twenty years at labor in the state prison by Judge N A Sinclair They pleaded to manslaughter and avoided murder charges The judge called the crime one of the worst in the state and noted the officers of the law brought contempt upon it Testimony said Gulley used an inch and a half by five foot stick and Todd Sinclair described Tyler using a strap with a heavy wooden handle The beating lasted about a half hour and the victim was dragged about 75 yards tied to two mules
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Tarboro
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W. C. Gulley
Ape A Mount Road
von Armstrong
N. A. Sinclair
Edgecomb
Grandpu
Naval academy pilots new aviation instruction starts
In Annapolis the Navy department began instruction in aviation at the naval academy. One hundred fifty midshipmen from the next year's graduating class started active scholastic work in the new branch instead of the usual summer cruise.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Navy Department
Mothers of Daughters Report Relief from Ailments
A letter from Royersford Pennsylvania states a 13 year old girl sick with regular headaches cramps and side pains improved after using a remedy. A second testimonial from Massachusetts describes a 16 year old girl who was weak and nervous with poor blood and regained health after taking the Vegetable product.
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Wevacoaienen
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Royersford
UDSOK
Eustis Street
Mass
Why Tennessee Passed the Evolution Law in 1925
Tennessee lawmakers passed the evolution bill to curb teaching that human origins come from natural selection. Senators cited respect for biblical teaching and rural district public sentiment. Critics note fear of backlash and a lack of moral courage influenced votes.
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Tennessee
D Annunzio’s Health Failing At Gardone Villa
Gabrielle d Annunzio the poet and aviator is gravely ill in Gardone Italy after a visit by Premier Mussolini. He suffers influenza fever and bronchial enlargement and must remain in bed. A second notice details a Negro Y meeting led by Rev C W Wilson at Bethel AME church with songs by J Coleman and Rev G Mitchell presiding.
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Italy
Gabrielle d’Annunzio
Mussolini
Annunzio
C. W. Wilson
St. Louis Street
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Jung
Bethel A. M. E
South Franklin ‘Street
Cnter
Areeteary B. J. Colemen
G v. Mitchell
Five Being Held After Killing of Liquor Runner
Five men including two former prohibition agents are detained by Sheriff Peter M. Hoffman after a road house shooting on Chicago's south side. Anthony Mallon, a beer runner, admitted firing five bullets that killed Henry Hassmiller and gravely injured Walter O'Donnell, who is expected to die. The suspects claim O'Neill and Hassmiller were alone, Hassmiller drew two revolvers and demanded cash, Mallon then shot Hassmiller during the confrontation.
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A.P
Prohibition
Peter M. Hoffman
Henry Hassmiller
Walter O'Donnell
Arthur Younggreen
John Peoples
O'Donnell
Anthony
Mallon
Hassmiller
O' Nell
Foreigners warned to stay indoors during Beijing demonstration
Chinese students issued a warning for foreigners to remain indoors on Wednesday as a monster demonstration was planned. Schools would close and street corner speakers would address crowds, issued to prevent untoward incidents affecting foreigners.
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Peking
Bank official urges branch banking to curb failures
Ed Platt vice governor of the Federal Reserve Board backs drastic changes to the national banking act arguing branch banking is the cure for the unhealthy condition of the system amid 295 bank failures between January and May. He cites that larger banks show greater stability and says no new banks should be chartered with capital under 50 000 to 100 906.
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Washington
Edmund Platt
Federal Reserve Board
Att
Robert Morriss Associates
Platt
United States
Pratt
Agitation Against Foreigners Spurs Chinese Leaders
In Peking General Feng Yu Hsiang issues a circular backing student agitation against foreigners and urges Chang Tso Lin to cooperate with national efforts to win Chinese rights. Chang replies in agreement. Meanwhile Taiyuan Fu strikers attack Asiatic Petroleum offices amid unrest.
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Peking
A.P
Feng Yu Hsiang
Chang Tso Lin
Chang
Taiyuan Fu
Shinsi
Asiatic Petroleum Company
New York Man Shot On Front Steps
Frank La Puma, 27, was shot on a front stoop in East 105th Street while reading a newspaper. Police say he was known as a gun toter and gangster. witnesses say he had spoken with several men nearby shortly before the slaying.
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New York
International eNwa
East 105Th Street
Frank la Puma
la Puma
Platt Links Bank Security to Federal Reserve Service
Platt argues that five months of distress hinder business despite ten months of favorable indicators. He notes the Fed has reduced failures but cannot aid banks with bad or illegible security caused by mismanagement or local disasters. He urges a sound underlying banking system to let the Fed provide adequate service.
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Platt
Federal Reserve System
Painleve plans Morocco field inspection with Debeny
Premier Painleve will personally inspect the Moroccan situation and possible solutions. The cabinet ordered him to depart this evening for French operations against Abd El Krim and to fly from Toulouse tomorrow morning with General Debeny.
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Paris
Painleve
Abd-El- Krim
Toulouse
Debeny
Chief of staff Eyennc and General Lyauday in Morocco
Eyennc, chief of staff, and General Lyauday lead forces in Morocco for a four day operation. The movement centers on strategic maneuvers and command coordination amid ongoing tensions.
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Eyennc
Morocco
Lyauday
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