Elephant Rampage Kills Child at Circus in Crookston
A circus elephant named Virginia ran through the tent injuring many spectators and killing 9 year old Margaret Ann Francis. Trainer William Woodcock was questioned as police consider manslaughter charges following the deadly incident at the Atterbury Brothers show. Geraldine Francis survived with minor injuries as witnesses testified about the chaotic rampage.
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Crookston
Margaret Ann Francis
Geraldine
Virginia
William Woodcock
Ottumwa
Iowa
Atterbury Brothers
Woodcock
Francis Stadsvold
Spectator claims abuse allegations amid performance
Some spectators accused him of abusing the animal before the event, while explaining his use of a bullpike during a workout was likely misunderstood.
CCC Is Busy As Supplies Arrive
CCC headquarters buzzes with activity as new enrollees receive full outfits and a personal fitting by the assistant quartermaster property officer. A radio station operates from 9:30 am to midnight with three skilled operators including Harold Gates. Nine additional companies transfer under this headquarters including F-402 Rock Creek and F-83 Bonanza.
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CCC
Harold Gates
Bert Miles
Franklin Hess
Ninth Corps Area
Rock Creek
Mindoka
Panther Creek
Cove Creek
Mike Gibbons backs son Jack in title bid
In Pittsburgh on June 7 Old Mike Gibbons watches as his son Jack Gibbons defeats Jimmy Belmont of North Braddock by ten round decision 162 pounds to 157 pounds in a middleweight bout.
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Pittsburgh
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Young Jack Gibbons
Young Jack
Old Mike
Jimmy Belmont
North Braddock
Belmont
Man Fights Repeated Towing in Court
Patience wears thin for 8S F Hansell after police tow his car 41 times for illegal parking. He pays fines and fees, then wins release of the vehicle in Magistrate Dagole's court without charge after the 41st tow.
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Philadelphia
F. Hansell
Hansell
Jacob Dagole
Plan to Eliminate Speedway Hazards in Indianapolis
Indianapolis June 7 plan to reduce hazards at the hairpin turns of the speedway after four deaths in the 1935 race. Col E V Rickenbacker says partial rebuilding is proposed with widened turns and possibly steeper banking. Track sections may be torn up and brick relaid. Eleven drivers or riding mechanics have died there in the last three years.
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Indianapolis
E. V. Rickenbacker
Speedway Association
Col
Rickenbacker
Rupert to Host Civilian Conservation Camp Near City
State and federal officials prepare a CCC camp on a 15 acre tract three and a half miles west of Rupert Idaho Lieut J H Perry in charge of camp locations selected the site yesterday after surveying options Rudolph Zahalka farm portion provided by the Rupert chamber of commerce to the government for the project
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Rupert
Idaho
Civilian Conservation Corps
Here
J. H. Perry
Rudolph Zahalka
Rupert Chamber of Commerce
Eagles Ready For Big Meet In Idaho Falls Parade
Idaho Falls lodge members join a three day Fraternal Order of Eagles state convention starting Monday. A Tuesday street parade is planned with full drill teams from several across the state. A special Boise Nampa and Wallace train will bring delegates, arriving Sunday night for early arrivals reception.
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Idaho Falls
Order of Eagles
Boise
Nampa
Wallace
Pocatello
Y Plans Field Day During Railroad Week
A Union Pacific sponsored field day for children ages 10 to 15 will be held Wednesday afternoon June 12 at a local athletic field. Austin L. Jones Y M C A physical director leads the meet with events for boys and girls, ensuring each child competes against peers. Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third places in each event.
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Union Pacific
Austin L. Jones
R. R
T. W. McCabe
Alderman Pays Fine After Spotlight on Traffic Fines
Alderman William Fuller ends a luncheon speech attacking traffic summons fixers after a member of the audience flags his own car with an illegal parking summons. He agrees to pay the fine.
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William Fuller
Council Holds Routine Session on Waterworks and Licenses
Council met with all members present and approved waterworks improvement claims while hearing beer license applications. J Ward Green notes Monday session will pass the appropriation bill. Delinquent improvement taxes to be mailed. legislature allows four installments with 6 percent interest from Jan 1 1935. first installment due July 1. Robert E Watson elected council president.
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J. Ward Green
Robert E. Watson
The Voices of Authority in Teaching and Parenting
A discussion on variations of authority in teachers and parents. It contrasts imposition driven power with patient reason and spiritual authority. It argues the latter yields cheerful obedience, while domineering tone breeds rebellion and defiance.
The Voice of Authority Shapes a Child’s Will
The real voice of authority is guidance not force. It shows the way with humility and love. In early years children need clear instruction from teachers and parents, but as they mature the voice becomes a guiding suggestion. When the leader speaks with understanding, children follow gladly.
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Martinet
Church Club to Present Drama Bread by Fred Eastman
The Church Club presents Bread a drama by Fred Eastman at First Congregational church Sunday at 8 pm. A western farm home setting shows mortgages low produce prices and hard times. Cast includes John Curtis Dan Baldwin Viola Henderson Francis Dice Stella Betty Hall and others.
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Fred Eastman
First Congregational Church
Scrooby Club
John Curtis
Dan Baldwin
Martha Curtis
Viola Henderson
Grandma
Francis Dice
Stella
Betty Hall
Betty
Play to be staged under Samuel French arrangement
The notice mentions Barbara Baldwins and Jim with son Bill Lindell and states the play will be presented by special arrangement with Samuel French.
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Barbara Baldwins
Jim
Bill Lindell
Samuel French
Fire truck leads funeral of longtime Salamanca firefighter
Addison J. Crockett, a 51 year veteran of the Salamanca city fire department, was carried to his grave in a bright red fire truck rather than a hearse. No sirens sounded as Crockett was honored by the service and community.
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Salamanca
N. Y
Addison J. Crockett
Crockett
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