Capone Loot Goes Under the Hammer in Government Auction
Civil liens will seize Capone's property to recover 215 083 in taxes on about 1 000 000 in 1924 to 1929 earnings. Neely said the sale will include an eight ton armor plated limousine and Capone’s other assets as authorities pursue the civil action separate from criminal charges.
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Marben Graham
Chicago
United States
Scarface al’ Capone
Capone
Robert E. Neely
Internal Revenue
Neely
Scarface
United States District Attorney
Vincent C. Giblin
Miami
Fla
Giblin
Palm Island
Florida
Scarface al
Leavenworth
Flying radio station joins giant armada of skies
A tri motored olive drab Fokker transport dropped at Butte airport yesterday during maneuvers in the East. The aircraft bore a jagged Radio sign and housed six radio technicians with complete airplane sets and repair gear. It communicated with pursuit planes and later tuned KCAC in Butte to stay in touch with nearby pilots.
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Butte
Fokker
Billings
KCAC
Federal
City Blazes Through Norfolk Fire Stuns Business District
A massive early evening fire consumed nine city blocks in Norfolk after an oil dock explosion at Nebraska street. Navy personnel and multiple city and regional fire units battled the blaze as flames threatened the Victoria hotel and major warehouses. Rescue efforts included saving 40 horses from a livery stable. Fire crews warned of collapsing walls as illumination failed.
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Buxton Steamship Company
Victoria Hotel
American Peanut Corporation
Old Dominion
U. S
Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base
Norfolk Navy Yard
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Naval Base
Fortress Monroe
Portsmouth
Berkeley
Oceanview
Newport News
Suffolk
J. L. Gregory
Norfolk Fire Department
Nebraska Street
Elizabeth River
David
Boston Line
Old Dominion Pier
North
South Carolina
World flyer Brick Nelson visits Army group in flight show
Lt. Brick Nelson, famed around-the-world flyer and Boeing sales chief, met with C. L. Tinker and National Parks Airways chief Felix Steinle during a Spokane stop. Nelson, veteran pilot turned executive, watched 20th pursuit group maneuvers in Boeing planes, then hurried to Spokane aboard his two seat Boeing ship.
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C. L. Tinker
Felix Steinle
National Parks Airways
Spokane
Brick Nelson
Nelson
Sweden
Seven Seas
United States
Boeing Airplane Company
Twentieth Pursuit Group
California
20Th Pursuit
Boeing
New York
Nome
Alaska
National Parks Line
Life of sick child saved by arrival of father from prison
New York June 7. Six year old Mary Cusimano was near death when her father Giuseppe Cusimano, jailed at Welfare Island for carrying a pistol, was summoned. He held her hands for hours as she deliriously cried for him and she began to recover, with doctors saying she might live through the night. Prison officials allowed his return to Mary’s bedside briefly before he went back.
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New York
Mary Cusimano
Mary
Giuseppe Cusimano
Welfare Island
Albert Poirier
Pegekie
Canadian system blamed for rise in drinking says preacher
Toronto June 7 The Women's Christian Temperance Union heard Rev A J Irwin say Canada is becoming a nation of drinkers due to government liquor sale He cited rising liquor consumption and noted more crime and youth drinking The talk urged prohibition patterns similar to the United States as ex governor Ralph O Brewster praised US approach.
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Toronto
Women's Christian Temperance Union
A. J. Irwin
Canada
Irwin
Canadian Temperance Federation
United States
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Village Wiped Out Quebec Fire Destroys St Victor Centrin
A bonfire started by a four year old boy sparked a blaze that destroyed 32 buildings and many barns in St Victor Centrin Quebec, leaving the village largely in ashes. Water shortage hindered effort to control the fire and though the convent burned and the village church suffered damage the college survived.
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Quebec
U.P
St. Victor Centrin
Bratt System in Vogue in Sweden Condemned by Miss Sandström
Miss Maria Sandström of Stockholm condemns the Bratt system now popular in Sweden, highlighting concerns over safety and practicality as public discourse heats up around home heating methods.
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Sweden
Maria Sandström
Stockholm
Butte Hosts Army Air Armada Visit at Hangar
Lieut Erick Nelson and Major Tinker lead a cordial reception as the 77th 55th and 95th pursuit squadrons from Mather Rockwell field take a two hour tour of the National Parks hangar in Butte. Crowds admire eight giant Fokker transports while pilots praise local hospitality and a luncheon hosted by Butte women. They depart for Spokane Seattle Portland and home without incident.
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Steinle
National Parks Airways
Erick Nelson
Globe
Boeing
Seattle
CC. L. Tinker
Motherfield
Sacramento
20Th Pursuit Group
Fokker
National Parks
Butte
Major Tinker
Spokane
Mather Field
Rockwell Field
San Diego
Portland
77Th
CL. Tinker
Carl Spatz
Tinker
20Th
Matherfield
Calif
Spatz
Poker Hand Swastika and Army Mule On Warplanes
In Butte yesterday three squadrons of the 20th pursuit group visiting from the army air service displayed notable fuselage emblems. A swastika design symbolized luck, a poker hand with four sevens and ace of spades suggested a strong kicker, and a kicking mule signaled a mean wallop, all drawn on the planes along with the red white and blue identification circles. Spectators commented on the bold insignia and the pilots' ingenuity as the planes landed and toured the area.
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Butte
20Th Pursuit Group
United States Army Air Service
Army
Cuba Bets On Record Tobacco Harvest This Year
Cuban agricultural officials forecast a bumper tobacco crop for the current year, citing favorable weather and improved farming techniques. The plan targets higher yields for export and domestic processing, with farmers expanding leaf production in key provinces.
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Cuba
Army Aviators Arrive to a Parked Crowd in Butte
More than 8,000 cars filled special parking zones as war planes touched down in Butte. Civilians from farmers to miners lined the airport to greet 46 bronzed lieutenants returning from aerial maneuvers at 200 miles per hour. The aviation committee of the Butte Chamber of Commerce organized a luncheon and music in the hangar, praising the reception as unequaled since the group left home.
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Butte
Mississippi
Co. L. Tinker
United States
National Park Lines
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Dayton
Ohio
Wyoming freshman Mayes found safe in Chicago
Charles Mayes a 19 year old University of Wyoming freshman from Albion Illinois had been missing for almost a week after the annual freshman bust out pajama parade. The message said he is safe with friends in Chicago but gave no explanation for his disappearance. He left his clothing and car at a fraternity house and did not attend final exams this week, causing concern among friends in Laramie.
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Laramie
Wyo
Charles Mayes
Albion
Ill
University of Wyoming
Chicago
Mayes
Hail storm damages crops and buildings in Imboden
A violent hail storm last night in Imboden Arkansas caused about $100,000 in damage to crops and buildings. The storm lasted about 15 minutes and covered an area 18 miles long and four miles wide before rain followed.
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Imboden
Ark
Lamont Daughter to Wed Thomas Crehore Cunningham
Mr and Mrs Thomas W Lamont of New York City and Englewood New Jersey announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor Allen Lamont to Thomas Crehore Cunningham of Milton Massachusetts. The Lamont family notes the groom is from Milton and no wedding date has been set.
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New York
Thomas W. Lamont
New York City
Englewood
N. J
Eanor Allen Lamont
Thomas Crehore Cunningham
Milton
Mass
Blind Student Leads South High Class Of 238
Edward Kuncel, blind since birth, heads the 238 seniors at South High School Omaha. He has ranked among the top students throughout his career and twice captained the debate team.
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Omaha
Neb
Edward Kuncel
South High School
Edward
Non-coms Enjoy Glitzy Ride at Army Flight Stop
Onlookers at Butte airport watched air corps non commissioned officers ride in comfort, relax in the sun, and mingle with crowds while officers handle the planes. Spectators noted the workers prefer advancement to officer ranks, foreseeing the crucial role of grease and grit in success.
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Butte
Ryan Field
Span
Chiang Kai-Shek paints bright future for China
In Nanking on June 7 General Chiang Kai-Shek spoke of China’s destiny during his third year leading the nationalist government. He asserted China is building and will overcome odds while prioritizing suppression of communism. He defended wartime censorship and hinted at a Mussolini aspiration for China as he noted rapid city growth and major projects in Nanking.
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Miles W. Vaughn Nanking
W.P
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Sun Yat Sen
Soviet
Russia
Chiang
Moscow
United States
Canton
Mussolini
Nanking
Pennsylvania Storms Cause Severe Damage and Fatality
Electrical storms and strong winds lashed Pennsylvania over the weekend, causing extensive property damage and at least one death. In northern York County storms damaged farms, demolished barns and houses, blocked roads, and ruined crops, with losses estimated between $50,000 and $75,000.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
York County
Labor Editor Is Killed by Auto in Maryland
James P. Egan, 63, editor of the Weekly Burstin of the AFL, was struck by a car and killed at Riverdale, Maryland. Clarence Worthy, 18, of Washington, was held at Bladensburg in connection with the accident.
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Washington
James P. Egan
Burstin
American Federation of Labor
Riverdale
Here
Labor Federation
Samuel Gompers
Clarence Worthy
Bladensburg
Maryland
Thefts in London Streets Over Last Year Surge
London police recorded about 2,300 thefts in streets over the past 12 months, reflecting persistent street crime. The figure points to ongoing challenges for residents and authorities as urban areas face repeated incidents.
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London
Tremors Across Europe From Unknown Earthquake
An earthquake felt across Europe caused widespread fear and minor damage. In London chimneys collapsed and water mains broke while Fleet Street offices swayed and furniture toppled. Jersey windows rattled, Guernsey felt nothing, and Brussels reported tremors with no major harm. Two shocks rocked Cherbourg with cracks but limited damage.
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Fleet Street
London
Southern-on- Sea
Thames
Essex
Channel
Jersey
Guernsey
Brussels
Belgium
Cherbourg
Shocks in New York City Felt Across Rochester
A series of slight earth tremors was felt throughout Rochester, New York, last night. The first quake struck about 7 o'clock, with two more about two and a half hours later. No damage occurred, but residents in all sections reported houses shaking and windows rattling.
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New York
Rochester
N. Y
Gasoline Prices Slump to New Low in Portland
In Portland Oregon on June 7 retail gasoline prices hit a new low around 91.5 cents with some stations advertising 81 cents. The prior price was about 101 to 1014 cents, reflecting a sharp drop in fuel cost.
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Portland
Oregon
Ore
Earhart Completes Oakland to Los Angeles Autogiro Hop
Amelia Earhart Putnam arrived in Los Angeles after a transcontinental flight from Oakland in an autogiro. She praised the aircraft for safety features, saying it won't spin roll or dive, though it remains an airplane and can be wrecked.
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Los Angeles
U.p
Amelia Earheart
Putnam
Oakland
Cal
Four Killed in Oregon Accidents
Four people died in separate accidents around Portland Oregon today. William Austin Bird 19 from Oregon City drowned in the Tualatin river. Delmar Tyler 15 of Portland drowned in Bull Run river at Dodge park. Jenney Weik 38 of Hillsboro killed in an auto wreck near Hillsboro. Clinton Barnes 22 of Beaverton died when an oil truck struck a tree.
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Portland
Ore
William Austin Bird
Oregon City
Tualatan
Delmar Tyler
Ene
Bull Run
Dodge Park
Jenney Weik
Hillsboro
Clinton Barnes
Beaverton
Six Killed in Auto Smashup Near Bellevue Tex
A wreck west of Bellevue Texas killed six people from injuries suffered earlier when a car crashed into a moving van. The deceased include M. Mitcham a 65 year old Wichita Falls grocer Wv. J. Notley 28 of Dallas a truck driver Leonidas Lawler 14 Vernon Tex a schoolboy Murphy Deshong 19 Amarillo son of a truck line owner Samuel McNew a Wichita Falls baker and Bill Orman a Wichita Falls garage man whose skull was fractured died tonight.
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Bellevue
Tex
U.P
Here
M. Mitcham
Wichita Falls
J. Notley
Dallas
Leonidas Lawler
Vernon
Murphy Deshong
Amarillo
Samuel McNew
Bill Orman
Paris Meat Consumption Per Person Dips to 90 Lbs Last Year
Paris residents consumed an average of 90 pounds of meat per person in the previous year. Government statistics show meat intake stable overall with per capita figures highlighting dietary patterns and health considerations.
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Paris
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