Brutal Slayer Chokes Child on Staten Island
New York July 19 AP more than 300 detectives and uniformed officers plus special investigators hunt a killer who strangled eight year old Francis McDonnell near Port Richmond on Staten Island. Police say progress is limited as they pursue elimination by questioning over 2000 Sea View Hospital inmates employees and nearby city poor farm workers. A Staten Island women’s reserves meeting pledged active cooperation in the manhunt.
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New York
Staten Island
Francis McDonnell
Port Richmond
John Wagner
Staten
Sea View Hospital
Women’s 9 Co
Tammens Life an Active One
Iy Heye Tammen Colorado pioneer and Denver Post publisher dies after short illness in Denver. Funeral at his residence Tuesday afternoon open to the public with staff pallbearers. survivors include widow Angines Reid Tammen brother Frank Tammen and sister Mrs J K Clark en route from California. Born March 6, 1856 in Baltimore.
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Denver
Colo
Iy Heye Tammen
Colorado Pioneer
Tammen
Tamen
The
Denver Post
Mr. Tammen
F. G. Bonfiles
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
R. Tammen
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Baltimore, Md
Death by olives shocks Colorado resort deaths
Four people died at Aldrich Lodge near Cody after ingesting imported ripe olives traced to Denver purchases. Doctors tested remaining olives on mice, with one mouse dying and others near death within hours. The investigation was led by state food and drug inspector Sim Loeb after a report by Dr H Stiles and Lewis Crenoff. Pasadena, July W LAP reports note retirement of George A Bushnell, longtime commander and sanitarium expert.
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Denver
Colo
Sim Loeb
State Food and Drug Inspector
H. Stiles
Lewis Crenoff
Aldrich Lodge
Cody
Wye
Jena
Pasadena
Ontic
George A. Bushnell
Unitedates Medical Corpa
Fort Baynard
Americans Set World Records In Olympic Swimming Trials
American women set two world records in World Swim events at Tourelles France with Marlechen Wohzelau and Sybill Bauer leading 100 metre free and 100 metre backstroke. Elizabeth Becker Caroline Smith and Helen Meany qualified in high diving as Johnny Weissmuller led the men in 100 metre freestyle.
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Les Tourelles
France
Marlechen Wohzelau
Honolulu
Sybill Bauer
Ilinois A. C
Duke
Sam Kahanamoku
United States
Clarence Pinkston
al White
Dave Falls
America
Belgium
Rum Runners See Chance for an Active Life
Washington reports the justice department will intensify its bid to curb rum running with new coast guard facilities and extra personnel. Prosecutions under the national prohibition act tariff act and smuggling provisions will target vessels and people involved. Arthur W. Henderson of Pittsburg is named special assistant to aid Attorney General Mabel Willebrandt in smuggling cases.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Coast Guard
Justice Department
Wren
Arthur W. Henderson
Pittsburg
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Bank embezzler surrenders to federal officers in Portland
William G Rohif turned himself in to federal agents in Portland Oregon after being sought on a December 1936 charge of embezzling 300000 dollars from the First National Bank of Hayward. An order of removal was issued and Rohif was to be sent to Hayward. His bail was set at 25000 dollars.
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Portland
Ore
William G. Rohif
Rohif
Hayward
Wig
First National Bank
New York
San Francisco
Claire Vance
Cleveland
Wesley L. Smith
Doctor Discovers Grass Blade Growing in Eye
Gloucester England July 19 AP report states a laborer unable to remove a foreign object from his eye underwent surgery. Surgeons found a green grass blade about one and a half inches long lodged between tissues and removed a seed from the eye. The operation was successful in every particular.
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Gloucester
Eagland
Forest fires under control in big areas
California fire situation improved widely as Tahoe National Forest reports flames spreading while other areas are guarded or surrounded by firefighters. Eldorado and Shasta National Forests face active fires, with no federal troop deployment after Governor Richardson declined aid. Air mail delays persist due to smoke. pilots must fly higher and navigate with reduced visibility.
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San Francisco
California
Tahoe National Forest
Tahoe
Eldorado National Forest
Shasta Myitional
Albert von 8B. Anderson
Ninth Corps
Ninth Corps Army Area Headquarters
Sacramento
Army
Richardson
Ihs
Stock Brokers Fuller and McGee Released on Bail
Edward M. Fuller and W. F. McGee, formerly jailed stock brokers on Governor’s Island, were freed after Judge Knott approved $10,000 bail each. They face Sing Sing sentence remains as witnesses against ex-attorney Fallon and Chas Broneham as trials set for next Monday.
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New York
Edward M. Fuller
W. F. McGee
Governor's Island
Goddard
General Sessions
Knott
Sing Sing
Fuller and McGee
Apar
William Fallon
Chas. A. Broneham
New York Giants
Fuller
McGee
Sterling Products building in Evanaville burns down
A four story brick Sterling Products company building in Evanaville Indiana was destroyed by fire. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 500000 and several firemen were overcome while fighting the blaze.
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Evanaville
Ind
Cap
Sterling Producta Company
Baron Cappel Cleared of War Era Coal Supply Charge
Baron Evence Coppee a wealthy Belgian manufacturer was acquitted of supplying coal and goods to German forces during the occupation. The trial began May 21 and the ailing baron stayed in a clinic under guard.
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Brussels
Evence Coppee
Belgium
Widow in $200,000 suit against Philadelphia man
George G Priestly a wealthy Philadelphia figure tied to Theodore Roosevelt is served with a $200,000 damage suit by Mrs Florence Powell Gill of Buffalo alleging breach of promise. Priestly denies any engagement or proposal and calls the claim blackmail. Gill, a divorcee with a son, had attended a musicale with her mother in town.
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Chicago
George G. Priestly
Philidelphia
Florence Powell Gill
Buffalo, N. Y
Gill
Prisuly
Reward Offered For A Slaver
Columbia July 18 five hundred dollars reward for the capture of Frank Harrell alleged accomplice of Mortimer King in the slaying of Major Lameul McGeary near Cheraw July 2 offered by Governor Thos McLeod after a conference with state and government agents.
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Columbia
Frank Harrell
Mortimer N. King
Lameul HM
McGeary
Cheraw
Thos
McLeod
South Carolina
Four Boxers Reach Finals in Olympic Bantam Feather Lightweight
Paris July 19 AP United States leads boxing finals with four contenders set for tomorrow. Fidel Labara of Los Angeles faces Yonkers New York in flyweight, Jack Fields and Joe Malas of Los Angeles meet in featherweight, while Porugo of Argentina is upset by Von Torat of Norway in heavyweight, shaping a possible title sweep if U S wins all bouts.
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Paris
Fidel Labara
Los Angeles
Tripolie Yonkers
N.Y
Jack Fields
Joe Malas
Los Angeles A
United States
Porgio
Argentina
von Torat
Norway
Change Venue Not Be Asked In Murder Case
Chicago July 19. Attorneys for Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb indicated a continuance of about 30 days may be asked. The trial opens August 4 with preliminary motions Monday. Defense hints at possible compound insanity plea while noting the defendants are not to be admitted for the trial. Local and out of town reporters converge for the proceedings.
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Chicago
Pam Na Chan
Cook County
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Oeb
Robert Franks
Lawyers Outline Likely Motions for Monday Hearing
Lawyers discuss probable defense moves after the upcoming hearing. Motions include quashing indictments for kidnapping, ransom and murder. demanding a full witness list. seeking a continuance. requesting a sanity hearing. changing venue within Cook County or to another county. excluding illegally obtained evidence. severing trials. removing the case from Illinois jurisdiction and proving venue. seeking an immediate trial. and admitting the accused to bail. A reader poll shows 4,774 of 8,137 respondents opposed radio coverage of the trial.
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Kidn
Court of Justice
John R. Caverly
Criminal Court
Cook County
Ilinois
Indiana
Priority for German loans agreed by conferees
The inter allied conference sanctions committee unanimously backed giving investors in the German loan priority on all German resources in default, while preserving Versailles treaty rights. France regards it as a Versailles victory, with potential separate action against Germany. United States officials welcomed safeguards for investors and urged rapid execution of the Dawes plan for Europe’s economic restoration.
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London
Germany
France
Herriot
Owen D. Tapeh
Count de Peretti de la Rocca
Italy
Associated Press
Macdonald
Ruhr
United States
Dawes
Chas. E. Hughes
Bar Association
Europe
Canton Streets Under Water
Canton flooded as the Chuki River overflowed its banks washing out streets and dykes. Reports describe heavy floods on the Se Eo River and the Peking Nortiver with many villages submerged and residents fleeing to nearby hills.
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Canton
Se Eo
Coanepan
Peking
Combing Whiskers From Briny Deep
Fifteen tons of false whiskers from the sea bottom off California, gathered by Japanese divers and shipped to San Pedro aboard the motor ship Buma IL, await transshipment. The finest agaragar will be used for disguises in films and for explosives and confection in Japan.
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San Pedro
Calif
California
Buma IL
Japan
Persia Ready Make Amends For Mob's Act
Washington reports the Persian legation received instructions to convey regret for the killing of Vice Consul Robert Imbrie in Teheran. The government says it will pursue the culprits and take steps to secure their punishment while noting the attack was provoked by the victims' actions. Melvin Seymour is cited as a prisoner in the consulate and was reportedly tried by the American consular court under the extra territorial system.
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Washington
Robert Imbrie
Teheran
Legation
Imbrie
Melvin Seymour
Pate
Joseph
Kornfeld
Seymour
United States
Persia
Autopsy of Anti Foreign Tension After Iranian Tragedy
Teheran July 19 The United States Vice Consul Robert Imbrie died after a fanatical mob beat him while he and Melton Seymour were photographing a sacred fountain The grave incident follows rising anti foreign sentiment in native press and public lifeDespite attempts by the government to curb press led anti foreign activity the absence of laws hampers control The fountain site has become a pilgrimage attractor for locals after supposed miraculous eventsარშ
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Teheran
Persia
Robert Imbrie
United States
Melton Seymour
Imbrie
Seymour
Offenders rounded up in Eagles lodge raid at Council Bluffs
Fourteen business and professional men including a Fraternal Order of Eagles officer and former Council Bluffs mayor Lou Zermuehlen were arrested after a raid on Eagles club rooms by Chief Tom Callahan. Disorderly charges were filed and bonds set at 25 dollars. Detectives seized gambling paraphernalia including chips cards and an old roulette wheel. Devere Watson, state grand conductor and deputy county auditor, was among the arrestees.
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Council Bluffs
a_ state lodge
Order of Eagles
Lou Zermuehlen
Eagles Club
Tom Callahan
Devere Watson
Grand State
The
Eagles
Reverend Mac Artnew Joins Moderatorial Tour
The Reverend Dr. Clarence Edward Mac Artnew of Philadelphia, moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly, begins a lecturing tour with departures from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles and then to Grand Rapids. He is scheduled to preach at the joint session in California.
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Philadelphia
Clarence Edward MacArtnew
Presbyterian General Assembly
Deer Park
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Grand Rapids
MacArtney
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