Senator Edwin Ladd Dies in Baltimore After Illness
The Associated Press reports Senator Edwin Fremont Ladd of North Dakota died in Baltimore on June 22 after a brief illness. Born December 13, 1889 in Starks Maine, he was a chemist, professor, college president, writer, and U S senator.
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North Dakota Gov Sorlie on Senate Vacancy
Governor Sorlie said he could not yet decide how to fill the U S Senate seat following the death of Senator EB F Ladd. The state faces appointment or election decisions as the process unfolds.
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Pretty Robbed Haired Girl Admits Taxi Robberies
A 19 year old, pretty bobbed haired girl confessed to being the mysterious taxi robber who held up five drivers within a week. She admitted the gun used in each crime was a toy pistol and said she needed money badly. Police noted she was well dressed and could pass for a demure high school pupil.
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Bernard Grant Dies After Knife Wounds In Chicago Jail
Bernard Grant died thirty minutes after refusing surgical help while awaiting clemency petitions. He blamed Walter Krauser for the 1922 policeman killing and believed Krauser would yet face gallows. Krauser's trial delay prompted Crowe to seek another murder indictment.
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First District Aims to Abolish Congressional District Schools
Senator Morgan of Effingham and district representatives from Chatham Effingham and Bryan counties move to abolish congressional district schools and convert them into junior colleges. Morgan says the schools lost usefulness and should be transformed, noting two districts already became normal schools.
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Twenty Two Deaths in Weekend Toll for Accidents and Violence
New York and New Jersey reported twenty two deaths by accidents and violence over the weekend. Officials expected reports from other Eastern states to raise the total.
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New Jersey
Wisconsin Pays Tribute to Bob La Follette at Capitol
Madison Wis June 22 Wisconsin paid tribute to its late son Bob La Follette as his body lay in state beneath the capitol dome. Citizens filed past from noon until evening in a solemn display honoring the former senator and statesman.
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Mussolini Memorial Draws Wide Crowd in Rome
In Rome on June 22 crowds filed past the bier of the Italian premier as Fascist deputies praised him after a midnight session. Citizens from all walks of life joined in the public viewing at the capitol rotunda, with guards and police keeping order. The Fascist congress convened in Augusteo with Mussolini in a crowned throne as delegates debated measures to strengthen the regime.
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Foreign tensions rise as Hong Kong and Shanghai face martial law
Reports from New York and Hong Kong describe foreigners fearing anti foreign unrest. British officials seek protection as martial law rumors spread. Shanghai authorities near declaring martial law to secure foreign interests amid crowding and violence.
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District adjolc ment noted by General Chang
A fragment notes General Chang addressing district adjolc ment in a wartime context. The terse line suggests strategic concerns Regimental details and exact places are unclear. Further text would clarify the specific district and actions described.
Dawes Plan Debated At Brussels Session In 1920
Debates on inter allied debts and the Dawes plan dominated an opening session in Brussels. Delegates from several nations discussed reparations, gold transfers, and the roles of the committee overseeing Germany's payments, with leaders urging cooperation and steady implementation.
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Weather for Georgia Mostly fair tonight and Tuesday
Georgia forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Slight cooling trend and light winds expected as high pressure remains over the region.
Rage for Speaker of Georgia House Prompts Campaign
The race for Georgia House speaker heats up as two candidates W Cecil Neill of Muscogee and Herman Hilner of Dodge host headquarters and campaign actively. In the Senate, Dixon of Millen and De La Pierre of Houston vie for President pro tem as sessions begin.
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New Trunk Line Rail System Planned from New York to Chicago
Thomas F. Loree president of the Delaware and Hudson laid out before the Interstate Commerce Commission a plan for a complete new trunk line system linking New York and Chicago. The key piece would be the New York, Pittsburgh and Chicago railroad through Pennsylvania as an essential part.
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Defense Attacks Star Witness in Shepherd Murder Trial
In Chicago June 22 the defense questioned Charles Faiman's testimony and character. Luella Rhubell, two months business manager of the Faiman school, testified she would not believe him on oath and had never seen a letter from Shepherd to Faiman.
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Shepherd Case Nearing End as Defense And Prosecution Plan Last Week
In Chicago on June 22 prosecutors and defense lawyers mapped for resumption of the Shepherd trial. William Darling Shepherd may testify today and face cross examination by State’s Attorney Crowe regarding his ties to millionaire foster son William Nelson McClintock, whom Shepherd is accused of fatally harming through typhoid administration. Defense counsel Stewart hopes to place one or two earlier witnesses before Shepherd takes the stand. Health Commissioner Budson is expected to testify Monday to counter Charters Fairman’s claim that typhoid samples were sent to Shepherd.
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Blowing Rock Deputy in North Carolina Faces Murder Charge
Wotaa deputy sheriff of Watauga County and former Blowing Rock chief of police is jailed in Boone charged with murder after a protest over a car search two miles northwest of Blowing Rock. He says Triplett and companions attacked during the search and returned after the search, prompting the fatal shooting. The hearing is pending. Chief Bauguss and Sheriff Farthing will not comment.
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Blowing Rock
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Wantaga County
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Leonard Tripiect
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Wooten
Boone
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L.M. Farthing
Coolidge Plans Tax Cut Talk At Summer White House
President Coolidge prepares to travel to the summer White House in Swampscott Massachusetts for a semi annual meeting speech. He will outline hopes for future tax reduction and additional government economy in his final engagement here.
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White House
French Garrison Blows Up Block House on Surrender
Paris reports that Second Lieut La Peyra and six Senegalese soldiers, the last survivors of a twenty two man garrison, blew up their blockhouse on June 14 to avoid capture by Abdel Krim's Rif forces. The post had held eight days and no relief party arrived.
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