Arrest of Racetrack Figure Could Solve Peters Killing
White Plains New York June 2 District Attorney Weeks plans to pursue new leads after James J Cunningham a racetrack follower arrested as a material witness in the Clar ence Peters killing His statement that Ward an alleged blackmailer discussed the plot days before the shooting ties him to a broader web of gamblers and horsemen as investigators probe connections between Ward Cunningham and a private detective ring along with an ex player known as Charley Ross and a red car linked to suspects
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N. Y
James J. Cunningham
Clarence Peters
Walter
Ward
New Ochelle
Weeks
Cunningham
Westchester County
New York
Iman
Baltimore
Westchester
Cungsham
Mr. Weeks
J. K. Ross
Iay Ress
Sir Baron
Underworld
Myssc
Peters
Cunsginghem
Seenet
Charley Ross
Bowie
Britain to pay 25000 pounds in interest on US debt
London reports the government plans to pay 25000 pounds in interest on the US war debt. It has not decided on sending a special mission to Washington to discuss funding. Officials note Britain has long anticipated funds for the next financial year and awaits further word on the funding arrangements.
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London
United States
Washington
Washin
Great Britain
Allied Debt Funding Commission
Mellon
Chicago Disorder Ends in Shooting of Suitor
In Chicago on June 2 a man named James Dempsey shot and seriously wounded Miss Charlottes Boyle, 23, on a street corner near a crowd. Dempsey, 50, struck as a suitor trying to win her of months. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
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Chicago
Charlottes Boyle
James Dempsey
Merriea
Mar Ut
Rome
Pius
Signora Linda
Giornale D'Italia
Ratti
Poland
Milan
Pope
Signora
Linda
Exchange London Makes High Record
New York reports London exchange rates rising to a new high in more than three years. Demand bills sold at 4.4718 dollars, surpassing the prior high of 4.4534 dollars. Bankers attribute the rise to the German moratorium seen as a prelude to an international loan backed largely by British support.
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New York
London
Yeasty
Coal price fixed at 3 50 a ton at mines
Washington reports Secretary Hoover secured a 80 percent operator agreement to cap mine prices at 3.50 a ton for the strike duration. Some western Kentucky operators demanded 4.25, while Virginia West Virginia Tennessee and eastern Kentucky accepted 3.50. Conference plans with Pennsylvania operators are pending.
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Washington
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Western Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Koover
Petehe
Chicago
Hesday
West
Nin
Roumanian Royal Family to Attend Belgrade Wedding
The entire Roumanian royal family travels in state to Belgrade for the June wedding of Princess Marie to King Alexander of Jugoslavia. Premier Bratiano and ministers accompany the party by train then Danube voyage on the royal yacht. Amnesty for political prisoners to be announced at the ceremony.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Belgrade
Marie of Roumania
Alexander of
Jugo-Slavia
Bratiano
Duct
Mosciu
Turkish Severina
Orsova
Danube
Alexander
Marie
Jugo-Savia
Trout Defends Lightweight Title In Bout With Matsuda
Billy Trout of Kokomo Indiana defends the world lightweight crown against Matty Matsuda at 135 pounds in El Paso. The bout renews Trout’s claim to the title as Matsuda challenges for the welterweight belt in a high-stakes match noted by AP.
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el. Paso
Billy Trout
Kokomo
Ind
Niga Wrestling
Amundsen's Maud Sets Sail Into Uncharted Polar Seas
Captains Roald Amundsen and crew prepare the Maud for the first lap of a long voyage through ice floes. Two airplanes for meteorology and investigations loaded aboard. The voyage aims to drift with the Arctic pack to study the uncharted basin and search for signs of the phantom fleet.
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Seattle
Roald Amundsen
Maud
North Pale
Amundsen
Polar
Nome
Eeak
University of
Arctic
Eskimos
North Pole
Maude
Explorer
Scea
American
Point Barrow
Diaz Will Lead Mexican Opposition From New Orleans
Guillermo Rosas, Diaz's secretary, said Diaz would again lead forces opposing the Obregon government. Diaz, nephew of Porfirio Diaz, has lived in New Orleans after his 18 month exile. Rosas declared Diaz plans to form an army of about fifteen thousand men awaiting his arrival in Mexico.
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New Orleans
Jume 2
Elix Diaz
Oregon
Guillermo Rosas
Dias
Obregon
Mexico
Neral Diaz
Porforio D
Whey
Pareely
General Dias
Mexico, It Being Pointed Out That General Dias
Senor Rosas
Diaz
Unrest Rumors Fly Near Nevvo Mex Border
Reports spread of revolutionary outbreak near Nevvo Mex with no confirmed activity. US soldiers stationed at a bridge and railroad ford show a regular precaution while Laredo remains quiet and officials deny coordinated efforts.
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Nevvo Mex
United States
Jonal Bridge
Colon Malltos
Balloon Race Pilots Face Peril in National Event
Reports from Milwaukee describe three balloons still aloft in the national race as of Wednesday. Navy Lt Commander J P Norfleet’s balloon landed in Missouri after a leaky bag forced descent. Army entrant Captain Harold Weeks also landed near Witt Illinois. other crews faced rough winds and some abandoned craft.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
W. F. Free
H. EB. Honeywell
Louis
Ralph Upson
Detroit
Concord
Ohio
Pas
Canada Wilds
Lake Erie
Norfleet
Minsouni
Washington
J. P. Norfleet
Hancock
Pulaski County
Missouri
Navy Department
Harold KB. Weeks
Witt
Illinois
Slavin Flayman in Hospital After Overseas Service
Former heavyweight champ Slavin Veey III is seriously ill in a Victoria hospital. The 60 plus year old pugilist, once champion of England and Australia, known as a propector, served with Canadian forces overseas. John province of Quebec reports Westover lands after squall. Major Westover’s 900 mile flight is the longest so far, landing near Lake St. John well north of Quebec City after dropping ballast.
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Slavin Veey III
Victoria
B. C
Jeane
Frank Slavin
Pugilist
England
Australia
Peter Jackson
Slavin
Lawyer Survives Six-Story Fall in Shreveport
Lawyer Wallace, a Shreveport attorney, fell six stories from his office window during the weekend. He escaped serious injury after his fall was broken by an object and by a nearby vase. doctors say he is only slightly injured.
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Shreveport
Jane
Wallace
Pic Solf Pe
Ashley Wor
Retirement of President Hsu in Peking
President Heu Bhih Chang resigns under pressure and will retire to Tientsin leaving the palace to Li Yuan Hung who is expected to resume the presidency. Acting premier Chow Thu-Chi takes temporary control as martial law is proclaimed in Chible province amid moves to reopen the old parliament.
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Peking
Heu Bhih Chang
Tientsin
Li Yuan Hung
Li Yuen Hung
Hsu
China
iHsu Shih Pew
Eral U
Tenmmpora
Premee Pethri
Li Guan Hung
Chible
Chang Tso-Lin
Forest and Brush Fires Brought Under Control in Washington
Fires across western Washington, burning for two days, were reported generally under control today as winds shifted. Foresters and timber workers say the danger is reduced with the Keriston on Raging River blaze least threatening after volunteers defended the town.
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Seattle
Washington
Keriston
Authorities baffled in search for Omaha kidnapping suspect
Omaha authorities and Lincoln police pursued leads on Fred Brown, the former convict linked to the captivity of two Omaha women. After 36 hours in a shack, officials remained no closer to a resolution, with no new tips from nearby towns.
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Omaha
Fred Brown
Lincoln
Stage Set For Opening Boise Polo Tourney
Boise Idaho opens a polo tournament afternoon with five teams from Port Prucoit California Boise polo club members warming up. The lineup lists Boine-Oat and Corks Tain among clubs while winds of competition promise a lively day of polo with horses bred for show and speed.
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Boise
Boine
Idaho
Polo
Port Prucoeit
Calif
Ruse O
Bolne
Court Dance Event Notes Mentioned Amid Turbulent Times
A fragmentary report recalls a dance event linked to a court or public gathering. It notes officials including a secretary and a crowd, with vague references to Navy activities and a late entry. The piece hints at a sense of special thrill tied to the occasion.
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Ashington
Navy
Rinetroetlons
Secratary
Hartine
Wiaisanen
Alvin
London Rescue Mission Highlights Courage Amid Crisis
A chaotic night in London saw two men struggle with danger while Buras, Frankie Avatratian, and an army officer were involved. Buras earned praise for rescuing the officer, underscoring quick action and bravery during the midnight incident.
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London
Wekseel
Ea Buras
Frankie Avatratian
Buras
Mathilde's Case Aired in Court
Court records reveal Mathilde's divorce case featured testimony from her ex husband Max. The document notes proceedings dated June 2 with references to factions and disputes, while mentioning Zurich connections and ongoing legal actions.
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Mathilde
Chie
Weile Rounemane
Max. Oser
Bes
Zurich
Cour
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