Wisconsin Veterans Call to the Colors Convention Speech
Wisconsin veterans attending the annual American Legion state convention in Green Bay urged members to stamp out a hidden enemy within their ranks. State Commander Osiyls of Milwaukee criticized the recent state convention and pressed legionnaires to ensure those who shirked wartime duties face justice and to vet candidates for public office.
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Associated Press
Green Bay
Wis
Wisconsin
State Department of the American Legion
Osiyls
Milwaukee
Sherman Arrested on Murder Charge in Rabidowx Corners Riot
Albert Sherman deputy sheriff was arraigned on a murder charge connected to Sunday's riot at Rabidowx Corners in which Walter Gilday died. He pled not guilty and was remanded without bail. Sherman said he fired in self defense after shots from a group from Erie, protesting alleged criticisms of Catholic soldiers by Louis J. King of Toledo. State police barred King from continuing meetings here to prevent further outbreaks.
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Associated Press
Monro
Mich
Albert Sherman
Rabidowx ‘Corners
Walter Gilday
Hans
Sherman
Erie
Louis J. King
Toledo
King
Ashes Scattered Over Liberty Statue for Mrs Brown
In New York on June 29 the ashes of Mrs. Sarah D. Brown were scattered over the Statue of Liberty from a seaplane in accordance with her 14 year old wishes. Nine white and two red roses accompanied the ashes. Brown, a temperance worker and children's author, died at 92.
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Associated Press
New York
Sarah D. Brown
Brougher Escapes Censure At Northern Baptist Meet
The thirteenth northern Baptist convention in Buffalo elected officers and adopted resolutions. Delegates voted 69 to 422 to not censure Rev. J W Brougher of Los Angeles for marrying Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford after dropping him from the executive committee. A resolution urged tighter divorce laws to curb easy divorces.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Thirteenth
Northern Baptist Convention
J. W. Brougher
Los Angeles
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Francis H Cook Dies Publisher of Spokane Gazette
Francis H Cook a longtime publisher and first Spokane streetcar owner died after a long illness aged 79 Born in Marietta Ohio he came to the Northwest in 1871 where he worked in newspapers and once ran a streetcar system He published the Spokane Gazette and later the Spokane Herald He leaves a widow and grown children Also reported a separate murder suicide case husband killed his 1 year old son and then himself at their home. the wife found the bodies and said the husband had been away for three years.
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Francis H. Cook
Associated Press
BPO Ant
Marietta
Ghies
Fane Tanrier
Ficoma Herald
Tiedine
Ester Washitater
Cato
Charlea
Inger
Henry
Finnels
Erdinger
Trial of Robert Iyer on Ger ge instruction charge
Robert Iyer stands trial in a case alleging he taught German to students at Parodi LL school. Evidence concerns whether instruction violated local policy. Proceeding includes testimony from school officials and witnesses.
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Robert Iyer Wis
Marge
Bodies of the Brave Reach Homes From Antwerp
The transport Mertury brought 893 American expeditionary force dead to New York on June 29. The remains were consigned directly to the homes of their parents.
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Bovies OF the Brave
New York
Antwerp
Mertury
Married in jail links to death penalty case in New Orleans
In New Orleans on June 29 Charles J. Zalenka Jr., born April 19, was convicted and sentenced to be hanged for the killing of Mrs. Bertha Neagon. He wed in the parish prison’s death cell to Miss Frieda Oppenheimer, aged 16 and crippled. The ceremony occurred amid the ongoing death penalty case.
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New Orleans
Charles J. Zalenka Jr
Bertha Neagon
Frieda. Oppenheimer
Another Triumph for Auto Eight Indicted in Bergdoll Case
A Philadelphia report notes eight people indicted in the Bergdoll desertion case following a federal grand jury probe. The piece also mentions witnesses including Bergdoll’s counsel and army officials, with bench warrants issued for several known movers in the case.
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Not All Due To Comedian Spokesman in Albany Quote
In Albany the New York state legislature speaker notes that newspaper space for agitators does not prove greatness. He recalls a tale of a rich man hiring a comedian for workers. The barn audience laughs as pigs invade, spoiling the show with chaos.
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Sweet
New York State
Albany
Bach
Blue Jays Nesting Tale and Morning Hair Debate
A spring journal excerpt recalls blue jays nesting in a maple, with the female insisting on a lower crotch and the male favoring a higher spot. The pair quarrelled, but the female prevailed, the nest built from twigs and brush. The birds stayed silent all summer, later joining others as fall neared.
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Christian Science Monior
Two Americans Accused in Amoy Opium Smuggling Case
Two Americans said to pose as business men are alleged to have smuggled opium from Amoy to Manila. The report notes rising opium trade activity despite government opposition and claims military leaders compel natives to grow opium as a revenue source for officers.
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Associated Press
Amoy
China
Manila
Marion Booming As Senator Comes Home for Celebration
Marion Ohio to host a homecoming celebration Monday for Senator Warding as the city shows rapid growth. Businesses across the city are painted or improving, and the council has set the stage for multiple city projects. Two new 700 foot train sheds at Union Station near completion after work began yesterday.
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Marion
Booning
Ohio
Warding
Union Station
Sherman alleges we shot in self defense
Albert Sherman living near Petersburg Michigan was arrested for the killing of Walter Gilday Erie Michigan during a sect riot at North Whitford Michigan He says he fired the shot in self defense while acting as a temporary officer guarding Luis J King who spoke against the Catholic church at an all night meeting
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Toledo
Ohio
Albert ‘Sherman
Petersburg
Mich
Walter Gilday
Erie
North Whitford
Hsa
Gilday
Luis J. King
Sherman
King
MANY HOTEL FIRES
Boston reports a fifth hotel fire in two weeks, all of suspected origin, with Tessex hotel first noted early today as citywide fires prompt tightened security. Fires started in hallways or closets. damage remains limited.
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Associated Présa
Boston
Hdtel
Tessex
Russian War Minister Rallying 6,000 in Koenigsberg for Invasion
Private advices from Kovno Lithuania report Alexander Guchkoff Russian war and navy minister in 1917 shaping a volunteer army of 6,000 well armed men near Koenigsberg for a new invasion of Russia. He is said to be there with General Yudeniteh and ready for action against Petrograd.
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Copenhagen
Kovno
Lithuania
Alexander J. Guchkoff
Yudeniteh
Petrograd
Koenigsberg
Russia
Guchkoff
Favorable to 312 says Edwards in New Jersey race
Seagirt June 29 Gov Edward J Edwards Democratic presidential hopeful said he was in touch with the New Jersey delegation in San Francisco and from what he learned the situation is favorable to him He did not explain if he referred to his candidacy or to the wet plank he favors
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