American envoy Schurman seeks fuller US Germany friendship
Berlin June 29 America's new ambassador Jacob Gould Schurman presented credentials to President Von Hindenburg and voiced United States desire to cultivate cordial relations. Stresemann and Von Hindenburg welcomed the gesture, noting long US friendship and Germany's wish for real peace.
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Berlin
America
Germany
Jacob Gould Schurman
von Hindenburg
Schurman
United States
Stresemann
Schuran
Fifteen fishermen feared dead after schooner collision
The Rex, out of Gloucester with a crew of 43 and a 10 year old boy among the missing, was rammed by the Cinard anchor and sank off Quero bank in fog. Survivors on the Tuscania report the collision. Captain Downey of Lowell, Mass., and nine others were saved. The Tuscania, with survivors and passengers from Glasgow, is bound for New York.
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New York
Jime
Rex
Cinard
Tuscania
David
Bone
Quero Bank
Eonniota Bone
Gloucester
Thomas Downey
Lowell, Maas
Hoy
Ordee
Glasgow
Five year old boy saves mother from fire in New York
Thomas Daly Jr a year old boy and son of a World War II veteran rushed to his mother as flames from a stove fire caught her clothing. He tried to smother the blaze with his hands and suffered fatal burns. His mother survived.
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New York
Thomas J. Daly, Jr
Eamon
Cornerstone Laying Planned for American Falls Dam Jubilee
Poised for July 18 celebration at Pocatello with an 8 am ceremony and a 10 am cornerstone laying by Secretary Hubert Work. A pageant, speeches by Gov Nellie Ross and other dignitaries, a daylong festival, fireworks at 2 pm, and a Rough Rider parade highlight the program.
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Pocatello
Tolalto
American Falls
Lof Iy
Hubert Work
Gnake
Work
Nellie Ross
Wyoming
Jess
Drowning and electrical storms claim three lives
In St Louis area over the weekend three people died in drowning and storms. Marjorie Nye and two sisters drowned while their parents watched in the Meremac river. William Hendrox, 15, was killed when a truck was struck by lightning at his Mexico Missouri home.
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ST. Louis
Ding
Persoty
Marjorie
Nye
Ailaters
Meremac
Willisin’ Hendrox
Mexico
Business in May Shows Irregular Trade Conditions
May trade was smaller than April, with retail up slightly and wholesale down. Cold spell delayed travel, while summer wear buying helped retail shortages show up. Prices at wholesale rose after four months of decline. textiles lagged, and coal, iron, autos saw lower activity. Bank clearings rose in New York but overall failures declined. five months into 1926 saw gains but lags behind 1924.
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Washington, Lune
Frank Chreen
Nation's Business Magazine
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
API
New York
Three Naval Tugs Ready for Relief of Quake District
In a formal dispatch President Coolidge ordered quick aid to Santa Barbara. Admiral H. H. Dayton reported three naval tugs ready for relief and said submarine tender Savannah can reach Santa Barbara by Thursday morning. The Navy is instructed to deploy available forces to assist shoreward needs.
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Washington
Pt H. Dayton
Twelfth Naval Distriet
San Francisco
Navy Department
Santa Barbara
Naval Fist
San Diego
French Forcen Operations Against Bou Halima
FR report says French forces around Bou Halima inflicted heavy losses on Riffians. About 900 bodies counted on the field. the enemy appeared disorganized. Recent days saw Riffians attempting a large offensive, which the Branch reports countered at nearly all points.
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Bou -Halima
Army and Navy Officers May Be Drafted by Dry Prohibition
Washington June 29 The army and navy officers who are eligible for service will be drafted under the enforcement of the prohibition. An official announcement states officers may face draft under the current enforcement measures. The notice emphasizes the role of naval and military personnel in enforcing national prohibition.
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Army
Navy
Drys
Washington, D. C
Naval
Gets Up at Five A. M. on Her 100th Birth Anniversary
Kansas City report from Grain Valley to honor Mrs. Flato A Hesler known as Ma Hesler on her one hundredth birthday. Festivities include children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family recollections praise her vigor and early rising habit as the years carry on.
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Kansas City
Grain Valley
Flato A
Ma" Hesler
Teanel Hosler
Tinsley
Dawes Allows Boys To Play Ball In Front Yard
In WVANSTOL on June 29, youths played baseball in Dawes front yard despite protests to an unorthodox rule. The incident drew crowd ire as players argued over decorum and a heated umpire clash.
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Dawes
Wvanstol
Suniday
Arashtent
Charles G. Vawas
Vic
Lake Michigan
Pall
N -Marin
President’s Father Improves After Operation
Plymouth, VI June 29 The president's father showed marked improvement today with physicians reporting he is well along the road to recovery. Dr Coupal said the blood clot risk remains but the dangerous illness phase is rapidly clearing. Colonel Coolidge will likely sit up today and may leave bed in two to three days. The operation’s surgeon, Dr Chute, may depart for Boston soon as the president plans to stay here a few days and still deliver the July 3 address in Cambridge for George Washington’s anniversary.
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Plymouth
J. ¥.Coupal
Cooledge
Colon Coolidge
George Washington
Firecracker Frightens Bandits at Cast Theatre
In Cast, Missouri, during a June 1929 incident, three bandits held up cashier Miss Margaret Powers in the Monarch Theatre lobby. A small boy tossed a giant firecracker, causing the trio to flee unaided by the revolver-wielding robber. Authorities urge safety amid Independence Day events.
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ST. Louis
Monarch Theatre
Margaret Powers
Tremor Devastates Santa Barbara City and Region
Los Angeles reports indicate at least thirty dead and hundreds injured after a powerful earthquake rocked Santa Barbara and surrounding counties early today. Rails and wires down, buildings demolished, and the city left in ruins with widespread outages and fires. Ventura confirms toll over sixty five and extensive damage downtown as witnesses describe nearly all large structures leveled and water and power cut off.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Barbara
Gibraltar Dam
San Francisco
Red Cross
Banta Daimara
Dune Up
AL Nash
Orign
State Street
Cty
Ventura
Calif
Dune
Tefue
B.hollister
United Press
Hollister
California Hotel
San Marios
Anapumu Street
County Hospital
St. Vincent's
Southern California Edison Company
Another Quake Felt in Montana Early Today No Damage
Montanans began repairs after the Saturday night quake that rocked most of the state. Another sharp tremor lasting seven seconds was felt at 2:30 p.m. today in Helena and other cities with no damages reported as shocks continued at diminished intensity from Sunday into today.
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Montana
Ywete
Mont Dyna
France Plans Debt Commission to U S in Months
Paris dispatch reports that within two months France will send a debt commission to the United States to negotiate a settlement of its debt to America. Finance Minister Caillaux may head the mission, with the government claiming the Callihaux finance project clarifies the situation for an effective proposal.
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Paris
France
United States
America
Fnance
Caillaux
Calliaux
Chamber
Senate
Foreign Office
Poison Kills Cattle Near the East End
Fragmentary report describes cattle deaths near the East End with unclear details. The account mentions local residents and potential sources of poisoning, with questions raised about who may be involved and the exact circumstances.
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East End
Shepherd in Libel Case After Acquittal
CHICAGO June 24 William Darling Shepherd, acquitted by a jury of the murder of Juny McCintock, may drop the case but could sue the gang and officials. Shepherds attorney William Scott Stewart said grounds for libel and slander suits exist, but with exoneration by a jury he is unlikely to pursue. He hinted possible damage suits against Judge Harry Olson and others connected to the investigation.
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Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
Juny McCintock
Shepherd
United Press
Bel
Willian Scott Stewart
Harry Olson
Mcclintock
Charlie ChaplinWelcomes Boy and Plans European Tour
HOLLYWOOD CAL June 29 Charlie Chaplin comic film artist is father of a baby boy today though he would have preferred a girl. He will leave for an extended European tour soon and is reported to be filing for divorce in Paris. Chaplin’s 17 year old mother Zin Lin Grey Chaplin is named in the rumors.
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Hollywood
Cal
Charlie Chaplin
Finkywool
Paris
Zin Lin Grey Chaplin
Chaplin
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