Confidence in Huston questioned over Capitol furnishings
Ex governor Pennypacker and former state officials testified about the boards handling of the 9 million dollar Capitol furnishings. Hardenbergh said the board relied on architect Huston, denying knowledge of per foot pricing and commissions while asserting they went into the matter blindly with tight supervision.
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Harrisburg
Board of Bouin and Buildings
Pennypacker
Exstate
Edward B. Hardenbergh
James M. Shumaker
Board of Public Grounds
Huston
Hardenbergh
School teacher homesteader ruling advances land claim rights
Miss Harriet Field, a Minnesota teacher and homesteader in this county, won a Interior Department decision from Washington recognizing school teachers may be homesteaders. The ruling states presence on the claim is not essential to prove bona fide intent, aligning with the law's spirit. Field’s case sets a new precedent for teachers seeking public land.
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Superior
Wis
Harriet Field
Jack Pine
Interior Department
Washington
Field
Minneapolis
Miss Field
Very Long Walk Ends in Richmond With Family Traveling West
Abraham Allman his wife and 38 year old daughter reach Richmond while walking from New York to Joplin pulling a small iron wheeled cart with their baby. They left New York state two months twenty days ago and defend the journey as necessary due to lack of railroad fare. Police are not expected to intervene despite concerns over the child.s
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Richmond
Ind
Abraham Iman
New York
Joplin
Allman
New York State
Indiana
Allmans
Ingenious Man Detained for Thirsty Prune Juice Scheme
Fond du Lac June 22 Matt Fargo the first and only man pictured in the calbennmée faces thirty days for making prune juice thefts and self drink experiments.
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Fond du Lac
Matt Fargo
Afinialle Neetad
Man Sent to Workhouse Over Hidden Alcohol Claim
A man jailed for thirty days after a two week sober period to prevent liquor. Police swept the city for the liquor seller. He confessed he brewed it himself from prunes yeast and water claiming the beverage would eat armor plate off a battleship.
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Fargo
Wisconsin Public Utility Bill Clears Assembly
Madison June 22 The public utility bill has repassed the assembly by 69 to 40 votes and now goes to the governor for final action.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Iowa Wisconsin and Michigan
The forecast calls for continued warm and generally fair conditions in Illinois and Indiana. Iowa and Wisconsin expect generally late conditions with possible local thunderstorms. Lower Michigan remains generally fair with possible local storms and fresh southerly winds through tonight.
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Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
They Split On A Quarter In Marriage Plan
In Jackson Michigan a would be groom failed to raise 75 cents for a marriage license fee after refusing to borrow the remaining quarter. The fiancé offered a dollar but the couple ended their plan and the license was destroyed. In Piqua Ohio Captain W J Downs, key figure in the Miami and Erie Canal and other projects, has died at Black River Falls Wisconsin at 91.
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Jackson, Mich
Jackson
Palmer
Piqua
W. J. Downs
Miami and Erie Canal
St. Mary's Reservoir
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Chicago
Black River Falls
Wis
Grace Andrews Known as In-Demand New York Model
Miss Grace Andrews is described as an experienced sitter who helps photographers achieve artistic results. The text notes her high demand in New York among photographers and artists for modeling work.
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Grace Andrews
Miss Andrews
New York
Grain and market quotes from the Chicago Board of Trade
Quotations on wheat corn oats and fats from the Chicago Board of Trade for today with opening high low and close figures for July September December contracts and by sample cash sales across wheat corn and oats including assorted grades No. 2 red No. 3 red No. 2 hard and spring wheat with price ranges and per bushel values and cash sale quotes for various grades.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Stock Market and Idaho Murder Case Summary
Market prices for stock, hogs, cattle, sheep, and hay are listed with varied quotations across multiple regions and commodities. The report also covers the William D. Haywood murder trial, noting defense efforts to secure acquittal and ongoing testimony regarding Orchard and corroboration.
Insufficient Evidence Against Haywood in Alleged Crime
The record states the evidence is insufficient to found a verdict. It argues the evidence fails to show knowledge of the crime by Haywood, and that it fails to prove his presence or that he aided or abetted the offense.
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Haywood
Orchard
Lawyers Argue Over Corroboration in Idaho Case
Richard son cites the Idaho statute requiring corroboration for accomplice testimony and argues no evidence can stand without Orchard's tale. Senator Borah asserts independent corroboration and a general conspiracy linking Haywood with Pettibone and Simpkins. Clarence Darrow counters that no facts survive without Orchard and mocks any conspiracy claim.
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Richardson
Idaho
Corchard
Orchard
Haywood
Borah
Pettibone
Simpkins
Clarence Darrow
Dougherty Case at Peoria
State investigators tie Eddie Tate to the Dougherty forged ship theft from the school board January 6. Eddie Fay and Patsy Flaherty named as accomplices. indictments expected. Some prominent Pearlian supporters linked to Dougherty reportedly not to be indicted currently.
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Peoria
Dougherty
Conick
Chicago
Warden Sims
Joliet Penitentiary
Eddie Tate
Eddie Fay
Patsy Flaherty
Tate
Scholes
Indictments Target Fay and Flaherty May Spark Urgent Warrants
The article notes that indictments are imminent against Fay and Flaherty. Warrants for their arrest will be issued once returned, and authorities will mount a concerted search to locate them and uncover the surrounding mystery.
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Tion
Fay
Flaherty
Big Order for Gas Pipe In Columbia System
New York June 22 One of the largest pipe contracts in years has been awarded by the Columbia Gas and Electric company for 130 miles of pipe worth about 35,000,000. The pipeline will run from West Virginia to Kentucky and Ohio with diameters from 10 to 20 inches. National Tube company will supply most materials. The Columbia Gas and Electric company, incorporated in West Virginia, has leased Cincinnati Gas and Electric and taken stock in Cleveland Gas Light and Coke and People's Gas Light and Coke of Cleveland. It has also leased the Cincinnati, Newport and Covington Light and Traction companies and controls about 250,000 acres of gas land in West Virginia.
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New York
Columbia Gas and Electric Company
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
National Tube Company
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Cleveland Gas Light and Coke Company
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company of
Cleveland
Cincinnati, Newport and Covington Light and Traction Company
Duke of Devonshire Collapses At Ascot Racecourse
The Duke of Devonshire former lord president of the council suffered heart trouble at Ascot. He was moved to Windsor Castle and then by ambulance to Devonshire House for care.
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London
Duke of Devonshire
Ascot
Windsor Castle
Devonshire House
Will of Daniel Osiris Leaves 5 Million to Pasteur Institute
London reports the will of Daniel Osiris, a Varis banker and philanthropist, leaving 5 million dollars to the Pasteur Institute. The estate is valued at 15 million dollars.
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London
Daniel Osiris
Varis
Pasteur Institute
Chicago hog and cattle market notes from June 22 1927
Estimated receipts 14000 with yesterday left over 2846 to 2546. market weak to lower. Hog prices ranged 5 to 6 with heavy, packing and rough grades. Cattle receipts 1200 and sheep 3000, market steady to weak.
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Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Chicago
John A Babcock in Wilt Illinois Scene
Text fragment mentions John A Babcock in Wilt Illinois with a brief, unclear note about writing any time and a promised scene deal. No coherent details or recognizable events emerge from the fragment.
French Chamber Backs Clemenceau as South France Turmoil Persists
Paris reports 104 to 0 confidence vote for Clemenceau government after a day of heated debate over the southern unrest sparked by wine growers protests and a mutiny by troops from the Seventeenth Infantry at Agde. Premier cites over 100 wounded and vows repression to restore law.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
Narbonne
Clemenceau
Seventeenth Infantry
Agde
Beziers
Associated Press
French Chamber Split as Rioters Rally in Beziers
The opposition denounced government actions amid a six hour debate the chamber backed the cabinet 327 to 225. A Beziers mutiny saw 400 Seventh Infantry deserters join wine growers, marching with drums and colors before returning to their post after General Baillaud intervened.
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M. Ferroul
Narbonne
Commerce
Millerand
M. Clemenceau
Seventeenth Infantry
Agde
Beziers
Baillaud
Well Known Railway Man Hurt In Pittsburg Accident
Robert Pittairn, ex resident assistant to the president of the Pennsylvania railroad and a veteran railroad man, was struck by a bicycle rider on his way home from Carnegie Tech and suffered internal injuries. Age raises concerns about his recovery.
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Hurt
Pittsburg
Robert Pitcairn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Carnegie
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Missouri
Chicago Grain
Steunenberg
Boise
Ida
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Wood
Jack Simpkins
George Pettibone
J. Wolff
P. Bone
Harry Orchard
San Francisco
Pacific Postal Telegraph Company
Jim Seaborn
Denver
Steve Adams
Ogden
E. F. Richardson
Grain Market
John A. Babcock
The
North American Commission Company
Clemensceau
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