Forty Yankees Kidnapped in Tampico Case Amid Ransom Demand
Washington reports that at Fort American oil workers of the Cortez company near Tampico are held by a rebel general who demands 15,000 pesos within 48 hours. The dispatch notes no Mexican federal troops nearby and mentions 240 armed captors. Separate Cuernavaca case: Manuel Barcena and A Bruce Bielaski were kidnapped. Barcena released and Bielaski’s freedom awaited as negotiations with bandits continue.
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Washington
Fort American
Cortez Oil Company
Tampico
Amerconsul
Gorezabe
Yamen
Gorozabe
State Department
Mexico City
Manuel Barcena
Bruce Bielasi
Cuernavaca
Bielaski
American Department of Justice Investigation Bureau
Senor Barcena
Richmondere and Company
New York
Mexican hold up ransom case and Bielaski release plea
Washington reports a rebel leader fixed 7000 pesos as payment while awaiting Mexican advices on Bielaski held by bandits near Cuernavaca. The embassy pressed Mexican authorities for prompt action with no new developments noted.
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Mexico
Tiow
A. Bruce Bielaski
Cuernavaca
Bielaski
Singer
Pilot appeals seizure after forced Tecate landing
Diego California June 27 AP report says pilot Jarrennessy released after complaint to Mexican authorities over seizure of his armada following a forced landing at Tecate due to engine trouble. Three other Americans arrested in Tecate were in a car alleged to contain 50 gallons of liquor. Names withheld pending investigation.
US Mexico ties unlikely to change after bandit outbreak
Washington says relations with Mexico will not be affected by the bandit outbreak or the kidnapping of A. Bruce Bieluski in the republic to the south. The statement came from the White House today.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
A. Bruce Bieluski
Republic
White House
Postage Reduction Held By House
Washington June 27 AP The house post office voted to postpone consideration of the Capper Tindher bill to supplement the future trading acts It would extend federal control over grain markets by declaring futures delivery transactions as not commerce and by prohibiting such trades on exchanges unless they are contract markets with farmer cooperatives as members
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Washington
House Post Office
Supreme Court
Senate
Karras' Slayer Bound Over for Trial
James Nickolopoulos, accused of fatally shooting Karras by mistake, was bound over for district court trial on a first degree murder charge. The defense contends he shot through a front door after misidentifying men he believed to be enemies.
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Sakabales
Utah
James Nickolopoulos
District Court
Nickolopoulos
Karras
Big
Oil man and rancher Captain Burnett dies at home
Widely known oil man and rancher Captain Burnett died at his home this morning after a year of ill health. The deceased was a reputed millionaire and prominent in local circles.
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Bathatat Und
Burnett
Captain Burnt
Clarke Plays A Shutout Game
Albany Georgia June 27 AP George Clarke University of Georgia pitcher threw a no hit no run no man to first game yesterday as Albany defeated the Fort Benning school team Duff pitched for Benning and was said by teammates to be 52 years old and to have been playing for years giving up six hits
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Albany
Meridith Issues Broad UMW Coal Field Restraining Order
Judge W B Meredith of Marion county circuit court issued the broad restraining order against the United Mine Workers and officials in West Virginia coal fields near Hoult. The action, granted on Shamrock Fuel company petition, forbids named and unnamed union leaders and workers from activities interfering with mine operations.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Meredith
Marion County
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Shamrock Fuel Company
John L. Lewis
Hoult
New York
Kentucky
Illinois
Fayette County
Frick
Anthony Bardoloik
The
United Mine Workers of America
Miners Shot En Route to Uniontown Strip Mine
In Belmont county near Uniontown two miners were shot at as six rode to work at the Catherine Coal Mining Co strip mine. One man was killed and another wounded. four escaped unharmed. Assailants fled after a brief attack near Laferty. Three Catherine mines have run since the April 1 strike amid regional unrest.
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Bridgeport
Catherine Coal Mining Company
Uniontown
Laferty
Belmont County
Catherine Company
Explosions Damage Coal Mines in West Virginia
In Grafton and Arden West Virginia dynamite destroyed the Luella tipple of the Crawford Coal Co and damaged the Victor mine of Radcliffe Summerville Coal Co early today. Officials said threats were received by the firms after they continued operations following a strike call.
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Grafton
W. Va
Luella
H. M. Crawford Coal Company
Victor
Radcliffe-Summerville Coal Company
Arden
West Virginia
Smelt Refining stockholders elect board at meeting
The American Smelt Refining company re elected its board at the annual stockholders meeting in Agr 4 City New Jersey. President Simon Guggenheim noted the nominees included ten officers and eighteen non officers among the directors.
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Agr
City
N. J
American Smeltme and Refining Company
Simon Guggenheim
Hero Makes Brave Fight for Life After Undergoing 50 Operations
Herbert McCarty, 28, a US Army veteran from the Seventy-ninth Division, endured nearly fifty operations after wartime wounds. He lost the long battle two months after hospital recovery, with bullets in his body and chest, and multiple bones removed.
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Catawassia
Jane
Herbert McCarty
Bet
McCarty
Unification Efforts Rise as China Faces Factional Clash
Peking reports fewer political hurdles to reunification amid Wu Pei-fu’s northern advance and Sun Yat-sen’s stubborn deposition issue. Chen, Li Yuan-heng, and others pursue a federal system to replace regional military rule as Wu’s forces advance toward Yangtze valley. Sun prepares possible armed moves, while Cantoneses resist.
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Peking
China
Sun Yat-Sen
Sun
Unification Movement
Wu I-Fup
Chang Teso-lin
Kiangsi
Yangtse
Weichow
Genin
Sotin E O Liastung
Chang ‘An-Lin
Chen
Li Yuan-heng
Tment
United States
Naval Academy eight oar crew wins intercollegiate regatta
The United States Naval Academy eight won the intercollegiate regatta on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie New York with a time of nine minutes 33.5 seconds, ahead of Washington Syracuse Columbia and Pennsylvania. The crew praised the race as the hardest in history and noted Washington's strong second place.
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Naval Academy
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
United States Naval Academy
Hudson
University of Washim
Syracuse
Annapo Aewed Ie
Columbia
Pensy
Win
Ionies
Brussels
Navy
University of Washington
Pacific Coast College
Southern Idaho Get-Together opens in Pocatello with delegates
Large delegations from southern Idaho and northern Utah attend the two day Southern Idaho Get-Together at the Chamber of Commerce hall. F. C. McGowan reports northern Utah support for Pocatello as the convention opens with welcomes, addresses, and planned evening entertainment.
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Utah
Chamber of Commerce Hall
F. C. McGowan
Chamber of Commerce
Logan
Brigham
Pocatello
Jnm
Charles Omeray
Oengse R
Bumaul Wis
Toby H. Weemten
Chamber of Comgson
Ome and Young
National Abocition of Credit
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Pocatello Chamber of Commerce
E. J. Bennett
Shelley
Suy
Idaho Power Company
Bannock Hotel
Valentine
E. H. Clarke
Realty Board
Dog Rescues Master and Mistress From Drowning
Rex the dog saved Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Smith from drowning in Spanaway Washington after Smith slipped into a deep area. The dog heard calls for help and swam to assist, helping Mrs. Smith reach safety as the couple struggled.
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Dog
Tacoma
Wash
Rex
States
A. G. Smith
Smiths
Smith
Britain warns Irish Provisional Government over order
The Evening News reports Britain sent a warning to the Irish Provisional Government urging prompt and vigorous action to break up intimidation and murder networks linked to wrecking the treaty. It says no time limit was given and it is not an ultimatum, plus accompanying advice was offered.
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London
Evening News Today
Dublin
Teddy Bear Prisoner in Ice Near Alaska Coast
The trading schooner Teddy Bear with six aboard is frozen in at Poten river on the Siberian coast after eight months missing. All hands are reported well and awaiting a thaw to free the vessel. The Teddy Bear left this port last October under Captain Joe Bernard, a seasoned Alaskan mariner.
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Name
Alaska
Poten River
Siberian
Rgg
Joe Bernard
Alaskan Mariner
Stand-off in coal strike deepens as talks urged
Washington reports indicate the government may compel a wage dispute settlement by summoning union leaders and operators for discussion. Both sides remain firm with no voluntary concessions expected, while officials contemplate a compromise plan to bridge the deadlock in the coal industry. John L. Lewis leads the union in rejecting immediate wage offers.
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Washington
Wale Ouse
Eee
John L. Lewis
Survey coal strike sparks government survey by Commerce
An official survey of the local coal situation was ordered by the Commerce Department of the United States. Officials led by Mr. Barnes discussed the risk of prolonged stock depletion and the need for cautious negotiations with miners to avoid public disruption while preserving safety. Authoritative remarks emphasized persuasion over intervention, with potential action only if public safety is threatened. A query about Herrin disorders was left unanswered, reiterating that murder cannot be excused.
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Neon Tahinaton
Pesala
Commerce
United States
Barnes
Harding
Herrin
Illinois
Iowa coal supply report shows four to six weeks stock
Des Moines reports public utilities and industries in Iowa have coal on hand for three to six weeks while a few cities have only a few days. Domestic use is described as the lowest in years and recent purchases run about 14 dollars a ton above April levels.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Coal famine forecast hits rail coal traffic
Chicago June 27 AP rail officials and coal retailers warn of an almost certain coal car famine next fall and winter. They expect traffic congestion and shortages as soon as the coal strike ends. Current movement is well below last year and storage is limited in bins.
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Chicago
Chio
Lensen
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William J. Sneed
Miners’ Union
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