Mad slayer hunt widens as suspect in women's clothing sought
Police enter the second week of a Queens manhunt for the mad killer who killed two men. A ninth letter claimed by the killer threatens Meyer Newmark, a Brooklyn distributor, while a sighting in Queens suggests the suspect may be disguising as a woman to evade capture.
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New York
Queens
Brooklyn
Meyer Newmark
Russia
Mark E. Brown
Manhattan
Brown
Killer's Claims Doubted In Massacre Case
New York report details two living witnesses to the massacre maniac. Catherine May and Betty Ring contradicted his letters claiming he acted as an avenger for a secret society and a polite, chivalrous killer. Both witnesses say he attacked the girls after murdering their escorts, challenging his published manifesto.
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New York
Secret International Society
Joseph Mozynski
Noel Lowley
New York Evening Journal
Russia
Ruth Hits Twenty Fourth Homer in New York Doubleheader
Babe Ruth hit his twenty fourth homer of the season in the second inning of the first game of a Yankees versus Browns doubleheader in New York. He led off the inning with the circuit drive giving the Yankees an 8 to 0 lead. Kimsey pitched for St. Louis.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Browns
Yanks
Kimsey
St. Louis
Black Woman Critically Hurt In Mobile Incident
Police investigate an attack on Lola Jones at 1171 North Ann Street. The 43 year old Black woman was taken to City Hospital in critical condition. Officers hold a suspect and probe a report that three men attacked her.
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Mobile
Lola Jones
City Hospital
North Ann Street
Life term for Atlanta slayer Max Warren
Max Warren, 18, was sentenced to life imprisonment in Fulton superior court after pleading guilty to killing his sweetheart Edna Estes at a Georgia party. The crime stemmed from jealousy over Estes' attention to other boys.
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Max Warren
Atlanta
Edna Estes
G. H. Howard
Fulton Superior Court
Warren
Kingsford Smith Plans Transatlantic Flight Departure
Dublin reports Captain Charles Kingsford Smith will take off from Port Marnock runway for a flight to the United States around 2 o clock tomorrow morning Eastern Standard Time. The Australian aviator prepares for the long journey amid anticipation across the capital and aviation circles.
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Dublin
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Port Marnock
United States
Lindbergh's New Baby Receives Global Congratulations
Englewood and Three Oaks report joyous scenes as Col Charles A. Lindbergh and wife welcome a son. Telegraphs and radios flash wishes worldwide while locals debate the possible naming, with Lindbergh traveling to New York for a medical appointment.
Innocent plea in Gunn murder case opens in Talladega
Mrs Maude Gunn pleads not guilty as jury selection begins in circuit court here in Talladega Alabama for the first degree murder trial over the death of her husband W D Gunn. The defense calls 75 witnesses while the state lists about 20. Judge R B Carr presides. Solicitor J B Sanford prosecutes.
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Marion Sims
J. B. Sanford
Gunn
Senate Fails to Unite on Hoover Veterans Relief Bill
Senate Republicans at a conference debated substitutes to the Hoover backed veterans relief bill but failed to agree. The measure would raise annual veterans legislation costs by about 102 million dollars, on top of 511 million already spent, with a veto threat looming despite administration hopes for passage.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Hoover
Watson
London Arms Pact Favored In Report By Borah Group
The London naval treaty was laid before the senate by the Armed Services Committee. Sen. Johnson of California and Sen. Shipstead of Minnesota prepared minority reports joined by Sen. Moses of New Hampshire and Sen. Robinson of Indiana in opposition. The panel must decide on public release of documents Secretary Stimson submitted.
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Borah Group
Washington
Senate
Eee Te Estores
Johnson
Republican
California
Shipstead
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Ing
Moses
Hampshire
Robinson
Indiana
Stimson
Stocks Rally In Late Trade To Erase Losses
New York traders saw losses of up to $9 a share reversed as stocks rallied late, after a sharp early selloff. U S Steel dropped to a 1930 low near 152.50 before bouncing, while American Telephone posted a loss then recovered.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago
Wall Street
U. S. Steel
American Telephone
Radio
Bethlehem Steel
Youths jailed for Oxford robbery during funeral
Three youths aged 20 Edgar Noel Faust and W F Hhrelkeld were jailed in Oxford Mississippi charged with robbing a Lafayettes store and post office during the funeral of proprietor Dr E P Sneed. Police say about 80 dollars was taken and authorities have not yet determined whether the funds belonged to the store or the post office.
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Oxford
Miss
Edgar Noel
Faust
W. F. Hhrelkeld
Lafayette
E. P. Sneed
Cazert and Dew Waive Hearing in Bribery Case
Helena Arkansas June 23 Lieutenant Governor Lee J. Cazert and Ernest Dew of Little Rock waived preliminary hearing today and were bound to the grand jury on charges of violating the corrupt practices act. Judge John G. Sheffield a gubernatorial candidate charged they offered him a bribe to withdraw from the race.
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Helena
Ark
Lee J. Cazert
Ernest Dew
Little Rock
John G. Sheffield
Two Whistler Men Involved In Fatal Sunday Shooting
Thomas R. Rawls Jr. lies near death at Mobile Infirmary after a gunfight on Turner Road and Main Street. Uriah T. Davis is jailed on assault to murder charges, admitting he shot Rawls after a confrontation involving his wife, who is Rawls' cousin.
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John Cantrell
Whistler
Davis
Rawls
Roche
Bart B. Chamberlain
Mobile County
Alabama
Tom Rawls
Eleven Mobilians Fined After Police Raid
Eleven men arrested during a raid above a Conti Street store were fined six dollars and costs at police court. Those named include Charles Wilson J W Moulds Jack Jones Ed Jones J C Wilson C V Wood F Thrower H G Olsen C J Baker W Long and J E Routan Moulds Wilson and Thrower paid fine in full others due June 26 Corbett Jones cited on a dry charge with 50 dollar fine and three days costs Rosa Ziegler discharged on a prohibition count and facing a disorderly conduct charge reset to June 25.
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Conti
Joachim Streets
Charles Wilson
J. W. Moulds
Jack Jones
Ed Jones
J. C. Wilson
C. V. Wood
F. Thrower
H. G. Olsen
C. J. Baker
W. Long
J. E. Routan
Moulds
Wilson
Thrower
Corbett Jones
Rosa Ziegler
Cop Suspends After Dockside Alleged Attack
Police Chief Warren Burch suspended on duty Officer William St Clair in the waterfront district after complaints alleging he struck John Reed during an argument on municipal docks. The chief said no report or arrest was made and he will hear both sides before further action.
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William St. Clair
Warren Burch
St Clair
John Reed
Burch
American Electric Association Opens 49th Convention in San Francisco
The American Electric Association begins its 49th annual convention in San Francisco as topics include bus competition private motor car and traffic congestion.
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American Electric Association
San Francisco
Mobile Women Drama Climax to Former Officer Trial
In federal court Monday a sensational clash occurred in which Mary Brock and Mrs. John Weasley Calloway fought in the hall outside the courtroom. Witnesses said Brock struck Calloway with a pocketbook, then they fell to the floor before deputies and spectators separated them. Calloway and Brock were previously arrested on white slave traffic charges. The judge instructed acquittal for Calloway, noting no proof the marriage to the girl, said to be married at Pascagoula, was legal.
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Mary Brock
John Weasley Calloway
John Wesley Calloway
United States
Marsha
L Frank Phillians
Calloway
Mississippi
Pascagoula
Robert T. Ervin
Heat Wave Sweeps Mobile Sets Record Highs
Citizens endured extreme heat as Mobile’s temperature surged past 90s and neared 100 degrees. Meteorologist Albert Ashhenberger reported 98 at noon and 99 briefly after 1 pm, with a slight drop to 95 later as the day wore on.
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Mercury
Record Heat Wave Sweeps Alabama with 105 in Ozark
Montgomery reports show an average state temperature of 100.5 degrees with Wetumpka at 104 and Ozark hitting 105. Meteorologist P H Smyth notes no relief in sight and cites historical highs of 106 in 1881 and 104 in 1914. No prostrations have been reported.
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Wetumpka
Tallapoosa
Ozark
Heat Wave Tops Century Mark In Chicago
A heat wave pushed temperatures past the 100 degree mark in Chicago on June 23. Authorities warned residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity as conditions remained extreme. The day’s heat prompted cooling centers to open and several city parks to issue advisories.
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Chicago
Death Plot Exposed Against Former President in Mexico City
La Prensa reports a thwarted plan to harm former President Portes Gil. An automobile with drawn curtains circled his residence while men hid along the street. The paper notes Morones and Portes Gil have recent bitter clashes and cites no details on how the plots were foiled.
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Mexico City
Portes Gil
la Prensa
Ricardo Treviro
Louis Morones
Morones
Portes Gillong
Mexican gunboat Anahuac to visit Mobile for two days
The Mexican gunboat Anahuac will dock at the foot of Government street Monday night after a delay at Mobile Bay. A reception committee led by Alfred Staples will greet the ship, with a city tour planned and a tea dance at the Country Club from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday. The cruiser carries 30 officers and 250 men and repair work will occur during its port stay.
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Government Street
Bay
United States
Citizens’ Reception Committee
Mobile Bay
Alfred Staples
Harry T. Hartwell
J. R. Cabera
W. A. Douglas
Nelo Gonzales
Raymond E. Ros
Demony Spottswood
Frank Courtney
W. K. Wilson
James J. Alvarez
Dorothy Ramsey
Nelo J. Gonzales
Marietta Turrentine
Case Postponed In Slot Machine Arrest At Dauphin Street
A. W. Waldorf owner of a shop at 206 Dauphin street, arrested Sunday for operating a slot machine, was arraigned in police court Monday and the case reset for June 25. Mose Castover and Mary Thomas, both said to have played the machine, also had their cases continued. Chief Warren Burch announced that future violators caught playing slot machines will face gambling charges.
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A. W. Waldorf
Dauphin Street
Stout
Martin
Mose Castover
Mary Thomas
Warren Burch
Louisiana wife questioned in probe of mate death near Sun
Dessie Newman Anthony and Shelton Blackwell were jailed in St. Tammany as the grand jury probes the death of James Anthony whose mutilated body was found June 4 near a Sun railroad crossing. District Attorney Sidney Frederick ordered the arrests after a coroner's verdict deemed the death accidental.
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James Anthony
Sun
Dessie Newman
Shelton Blackwell
St. Tammany Parish
Sidney Frederick
Mrs. Anthony
Miss Newman
Rio
Billackwell
Co. D. Phillips
Isaac Moore
Louin
Miss
Anthony
Legal Extradition Fight Over Harold Schroeder Transfer
Governor Graves approves requisition papers for Harold Schroeder, 35, Mobile, to be moved to Indianapolis on murder arson charges. Attorneys dispute extradition legality via habeas corpus while Sheriff Winkler transports papers. Marion County plans grand jury action. Schroeder maintains his car fire killed an unidentified Massachusetts man. indictment for first degree murder anticipated.
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Harold Schroeder
Mobile
City
Indianapolis
Bibb
William Cowley
Dianapolis
Cowley
Gresham
Autos Mobile
George W. Egegleston
Marion County
Schroeder
Massachusetts
Two Bicycles Left at Residence. Child Bitten by Dog
L. J. Fricke reports two new bicycles, Elgin and Lindy brands, left at his home near the Bay Shore crossing. Rosa Gibson says her seven year old daughter was bitten by a dog Sunday, prompting police notices.
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L. J. Fricke
Bay Shore Railroad Crossing
Springhill Avenue
Elgin
Rosa Gibson
Fisher's Alley
Cafe Burglary on Joachim St. St. Michael St
Burglars entered Jim's restaurant early Monday by a transom and forced entry through a beaver board. They stole $4 in cash and a pistol from the cafe area located at Joachim and St. Michael streets.
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Jim
Joachim and
St. Michael Streets
Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday
Generally fair conditions through tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Tombigbee river levels near stable for Tuesday while Selma expects a slight fall and Montgomery notes irregular river variation.
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Tombigbee
Alabama
Montgomery
Selma
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