British Secrecy Claims Seals Supremacy Amid Prohibition Abuse
In New York on June 24 AP reports Major August Hesse admitted at federal court that a Chinese style punishment using a towel around a detainee’s head and rope was used at federal prohibition headquarters. Albert Briggs, an East Indian driver, testified Hesse promised immunity for cooperation. Briggs described beatings, while Hesse denied excessive force and noted cautions against injuring circulation. Three of five defendants are African American. Briggs is alleged as heir collector.
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D Autremont brothers begin life terms for Siskiyou train murders
The D Autremont brothers Hugh Ray and Roy arrived at the Oregon state penitentiary after being transferred from Jacksonville. Shackled to guards they said they were back after four years. The 1923 Siskiyou tunnel train robbery killed four railway workers and remains a notorious case in the west. Ray requested a photo be sent to his wife Havel D Autremont.
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Hollywood to Slash Wages Across Major Studios
Hollywood studios including First National Paramount MGM and United Artists announce drastic wage cuts from 10 to 25 percent covering executives, contract stars, and many workers. About 15,000 salaried staff and 40,000 non contract workers face immediate reductions. weekly payroll totals two million with savings aimed at 200k weekly. The move targets high production costs blamed on inflated salaries. John Drew remains critically ill in San Francisco hospital.
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Versal
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
de Mille
Rold Lloyd Corporation
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Metropolitan Pictures
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Hal Roach
Mackinett
Jack White
Christie
Samuel Goldwyn
Hollywood Studios
Catholic General Gomez Nominated by Anti-Reelectionists
In Mexico City General Arnaulfo Gomez a devout Catholic receives the anti reelectionist party nomination for next year’s presidency. The platform endorses religious liberty with government regulation of cults and promises freedom of worship while urging strict adherence to the constitution. Gomez notes no conflict on religious issues if authorities and clergy act with liberal spirit.
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Mexico City
Arnaulfo Gomez
Gomez
Vera Cruz
Fi Balters America Flight Postponed by Weather
Roosevelt Field on June 24 reports the Fi Balters America flight postponed indefinitely as weather failed to improve despite expectations.
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Roosevelt Field
Fi Balleters
America
New Industry To Pocatello Opens New Plant
Pocatello gains a new industry a plant to manufacture substitute tile and insulation for plaster walls. It will be operated by Mr Hyde of Bast Lake City and open in a few days. Raw insulation material will be sourced at Soldier near Shoshone. The Real Estate Board provides temporary factory HQ at Second and Clark. Hyde aims to expand with a larger plant within six months.
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G. W. Wagenceller
Realty Board
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Pocatello Real Estate Board
Second and Clark
Oklahoma outlaw Matthew Kimes captured in Arizona
Oklahoma bank robber and murder suspect Matthew Kimes was captured after a gun battle near the Grand Canyon. He was detained in Flagstaff awaiting Oklahoma authorities and was later jailed in Coconino County. A Tulsa couple known to Kimes traveled with him.
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Saltis
Okla
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Coconino County
Oklahoma
Kimes
G. H. Kady
Tulsa
Oklo
Grand Canyon National Park
Dodge City
Kansas
Rimes Wanted for Holdups of Several Banks
Oklahoma City June 24 AP Matthew Kimes an elusive Oklahoma desperado and bank robber arrested in Arizona faces a life sentence for shooting deputy Perry Chuculate after Covington bank robberies. He is also linked to the Beggs police chief slaying May 18 and other bank robberies, with rewards totaling 86000.
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Ariz
Matthew Kimes
Oklahoma
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Ated
Beggs
Okla
W. K. McAnnally
Flagstaff
Oklahoma City
Arizona
Perry Chuculate
Covington
Oklo
Ray Terrell
Burrell Faces Liquor Possession Trial In Boise
The trial of David Burrell, commissioner of public welfare, opened in Boise with the defense seeking suppression of exhibits. Federal agent Ed Paris and detective Frank Condit testified they saw Fred McCabe hand a bottle to Burrell on December 4. Proceedings continued to page ten.
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Ed Paris
Federal Prohibition
Frank Condit
Fred McCabe
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Paris
Condit
Intel
Executions Mark Three Men Dead In Separate U.S. Crimes
Chicago report says Elin Lrons, a Colombian soldier of fortune, hanged after claiming innocence. In Arkansas Lonnie Dixon was executed on his 18th birthday for killing a 12 year old girl in a church belfry. Nebraska inmate Frank Carter, dubbed sniper bandit, electrocuted for murder in Omaha 18 months prior.
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Julian Benfield
Little Rock
Ark
Lonnie Dixon
State Penitentiary
Floella McDonald
First Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Neb
Frank Carter
Omaha
Nebraska Penitentiary
A. R. Searies
Searles
Baseball doubleheader results from today’s games
Scores show Chicago, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston and Detroit action. Key pitchers include Root Hartnett Wertz Hogan Ulrich Grimes and Taylor while bats feature 27 runs by Pittsburgh and a high 59 runs by Boston across the day.
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Boston
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Elliott
de Berry
Admiral B Promotes British Sea Supremacy Debate
Geneva June 24 AP A local paper prints a plea for British naval supremacy. The anonymous "Admiral B" argues Americans lag in warship production and crews, urges larger fast light ships to protect sea dominance, and says England seeks to preserve maritime hegemony amid wartime tax burdens. Rear Admiral A F Beal attends with the British delegation. a spokesman says no British member contributed to the remarks.
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England
Washington
Admiral B
United States
Army Plane to Take Off for San Francisco to Hawaii Flight
Secretary Davis approved a San Francisco to Hawaii nonstop Army flight using the three-moored Fokker. Lieutenants Maitland and Hegenberger to pilot the 2407 mile hop from Oakland after navigation tests and weather checks. The plan avoids rushing and denies prize money or civilian competition.
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Lester J. Maitland
Albert FP. Hegenberger
San Diego
Fokker
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Maitland
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Cleveland millionaire bachelor dies in New York hotel
Wilson B. Hickox of Cleveland who was once called the city’s richest bachelor died suddenly in his Roosevelt Hotel room. He was about 45. Police found ten cents a gold watch and a passport in his clothing. He reportedly owned substantial Cleveland real estate and belonged to several fashionable eastern clubs.
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Wilson B. Hickox
Ceveland
Roosevelt
Cleveland
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