Widow of Admiral Sumner Targeted by Heir Petition
The estate of the late Admiral George W Sumner faced a petition seeking an examination of the will and assets. Vera Sammentr, his second wife, allegedly was disinherited when he was around 82, after his death in February. The case lists John S Sumner and other heirs in a pro forma notice from attorney Dar hewne acting for the estate.
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Sutah
George W Sumner
Vaudethilde
Dead Mans
Vera Samnetr
Admiral Sumres
Fie
John S Sumner
Plattsburg to Have Camp Next Winter
Plattsburg to host a winter camp as part of a nationwide chain including Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Atlanta. Lieut Col W Dempses outlined the plan after returning from the middle West where special courses for quartermaster reserve officers will be offered. A conference of officers from New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut and New York preceded the formal announcement.
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Newark
Plattsburg
New York
Laird
Chirago St Lous
Kansas City
Atlanta
Middle West
New Jersey
Fannay Vania
Connecticut
Missionaries wounded in Chinese feud fight amid deadly clash
Reformed Presbyterian ministers Khar Bech and George Snodir were shot during a feud over ammunition purchases in Hunan. One Chinese general died and another fled with a price on his head as Tsang Yin Tang and Tien Li clashed at a city fortress. The missionaries had tried to broker peace when wounded by stray fire. A $20,000 reward was posted for General Tien’s capture.
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Shen Hewt
Hunan
Khar Bech
George Snodir
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Beck
Snyder
Gene Tsang Yin
T Tang
Hia
Tien Li
Peverthel
Gen Tien
Gen Tsang
Tien
Paoching
Fortunes Made as Grains Advance in Chicago Trading
One of the biggest “killings” on the Chicago Board of Trade reported as Arthur W Cutten sold 300000 bushels of July corn to a glucose concern at about 119. Brokers estimate his profits from corn up 40 cents to 1500000 to 1850400, with credits for wheat gains in Chicago and Winnipeg. James Patten also rumored to have profited from disposing 2000000 bushels of oats bought in May. Cash corn around 113, July corn near 110, July wheat hitting season highs in Chicago and Winnipeg.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Arthur W Cutten
Chicago
Mr Cutten
Winnipeg
James Patten
Chiago
Reserves Study Care Of Wounded Troops
A Reserve Officers Training Corps unit near Carlisle trains to manage casualties in a large infantry division. About 240 men run six miles and model ambulance and hospital stations to handle wounded, with the aim of a 90 percent rescue rate and coordinated regimental stations under R O T C supervision.
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Reserve Officers Training Corps
Hatalan
Ambular
Homed Uo
Close St Louis Bank Liquidates Amid Losses and Liquidation
The St Louis bank closes with about 4 million in resources and an estimated 490 009 retreat as directors decide to liquidate due to ongoing losses. Members of the clearing house association promise payment to depositors while an official notes the stake to holders of 1 Hong non A was not announced. An indictment in Endieripolis targets a trustee for alleged fraud. Hor Barides of Amelia retires as a director amid the turmoil.
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Nateral
Learing House Association
Wal Jim Siehs
Endieripolis
Amelia Hie
Bank
Das Faquary
Injunction Refused Against Christian Scientists Board
Judge Tawer in United States district court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction. William and Mrs William of New York sought to restrain the Christian Science board from hearing complaints by commissioners affecting their status. A temporary restraining order had been issued previously but was denied today. Plaintiffs must show federal jurisdiction by costs of at least 3000 dollars to proceed.
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Boston
Judge Tawer
United States
Struc Oure
Mrand Wrs
William
Branding of pastor linked to fanatic branding claim
Detroit July 14 A Berkley suburb pastor of the Community church disappeared June 36. He was found branded with KKK on his back after being brought from Battle Creek hospital where he collapsed. Relatives say branding appears the work of a lone fanatic, not an organized group. Investigations continue.
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Detroit
Wan Loon
Berkly
Battle Creek
St Berhly
Iany
KKK
Huchard Depont
van Loons Cousin
van Loon
Tan Loon
Boat Upset Bravery as Girl Survives Three Days Adrift
In Ontario near Lake Simcoe 16 year old Margaret Murchison drifted three days after Wilbur Hoskins and Edgar Smith perished to save her. The rescued girl, half crazed, reached Concord point with the storm over, while the boat grounded ashore and rescuers pulled her to safety.
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Miss Murchison
Concord Point
Beavers Repair Dam Costly Plan For Farmers
In Bellefonte on July 14 a beaver colony repaired a breached Slackhwell dam on Mosquito Creek, a task fishermen and farmers had delayed due to expense. The 200 foot wide, up to 10 foot high dam now stands rebuilt by beavers dragging timber from the mountains.
Wife finds husband slain in Princeton bank office
In Princeton, West Virginia, business man W Follott was found dead yesterday in his First National Bank office with a revolver nearby. Mrs Elliott reported entering the room and discovering him on the floor. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of suicide. A note from the husband blamed business troubles for his action.
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Ronceverte
W Follott
Princeton
First Nation Bank
Elliott
Flee Amid Shots After Robbing Post Office
Burglars blew open the safe at the Rushmore Isle of Wight post office early July 14 and fled with cash and stamps. An awakened resident fired several shots as the burglars fled, but none of the shots hit them.
Giants Flying Squirrels Exhibit At Smithsonian Museum
Two preserved giant Chinese flying squirrels, about four feet long, arrived at the Smithsonian from explorer J F Rock via the National Geographic Society. They were collected in Tseh Chung Yunnan China, and belong to the species Petaurista. The specimens enhance the mammal collection and are noted for thick brownish red fur and long claws.
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Smithsonian Institution
J. F. Rock
National Geographic Society
Washington
Orient
Mr. Rock
Tseh Chung
Yunnan
China
Yun Nan
Smithsonian
Courts Dismiss Wage Board Suits Against Pennsylvania Lines
Philadelphia and Chicago report that a United States circuit court of appeals dismissed equity suits by System Federation No 90 and clerks against Pennsylvania Lines for enforcing wage and working condition orders of the railroad labor board. The court ruled no conspiracy proven and that courts lack jurisdiction to enforce board decisions. The suits sought back pay estimated at 156 million dollars based on wage scales from wartime national agreements.
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Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court of Appeals Today
System Federation No 90
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States Railroad, Labor Board
Shopcrafts Federation
Railroad Labor Board
Railroad Administration
Tudge Dickinson
Federal District Court
Railroad Labor Boards
Civsis
Labor Boards
Chicago
System
Federated Shopeliffs
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Anpesnis
Charles Katz
Pennsylvania
International Association of Machinists
Circuit Court of Philadelphia
System Federation
Federated Shopcrafts
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Pennsylvania Lines
Woman Drowned Under Auto in Mud Near Fredericksburg
J M Langhorne traveling salesman found a canvas covered object on a road near Hanover courthouse. The body of Mrs Stella Seire lay beneath the canvas. An auto carrying Mrs Seire, her three children, and a colored driver swerved into swamp land. Mrs Seire was strangled and drowned, her neck pinned in the mud by part of the car. The children, oldest 12, were thrown clear and helped pull the machine free. Mrs Seire is a daughter of the late M J, formerly of Fredericksburg. Langhorne arrived here last night.
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J M Langhorne
Stella Seire
Fredericksburg
Hanover Courthouse
Seire
Langhorne
Setre
Margaret Lanning
M J
Frederickaburg Langhorne
Tahoe Forest Fire Grave Help Sought
Fires rage across four California national forests and private Washington timber lands. Tahoe refuge crews counted 400 on the line as fires ran wild in Santa Barbara area while Sierra and Sequoia burns remained dangerous but under control. Washington Stevens County blaze out of control on a six mile front and Pend Oreille County fire scorched over 2000 acres.
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San Francisco
California
Washington
Tahoe National Forest
Santa Barbara National Forest Reserve
Fire Rangers
Sierra National Forest
Sequoia National Forest
Stevens County
Pend Oreille County
Anti Speeding Drive Arrests 1800 and Fines In Chicago
More than 1,800 motorists were arrested over the weekend for traffic violations as part of Chicago's safety of sorrow drive to cut daily automobile deaths. In four speeders courts Judge Edgar Jones led fines from 2 to 85 dollars, with the first violator jailed for 25 dollars and a day.
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Chicago
Speeders
Edgar Jones
National Newspaper Men's Home Opens in Florida
Altamonte Springs July 14 Former Representative D Haines formalized the Florida National Newspaper Men's Home with a $10,000 gift at a Florida Newspaper Men's association meeting. The facility, on the Haines estate, will aid older and working editors. Initial 40 acres plus 26 acres including the theater and house, with plans to add more land and $190,000 in stocks later.
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Alternonte Springs
Fla
Haines Today
National
Florida Newspaper Men's Association
Florida National Newspaper Mens Homes
Haines
Mra Haines
Four Brokerage Firms Accused of Fraud in New York
State Attorney General Sherman obtained injunctions from the supreme court restraining four stock brokerage firms and several individuals from continuing operations amid fraud charges. Charles H Greenhaus is accused of circulating stockholder fraud and urging exchange for worthless notes. George Gibson allegedly organized a paper capitalized company with no assets. Radio Securities and Campbell Mason face claims of inducing Radio Corporation of America stockholders to swap for their securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Sherman
Charles H Greenhaus
George Gibson
American Security Transfer Company
Allen Schang
David B Goldamith
Lewis Hughes
Nat Goldman
Allen S Schang
Mas cagni Directing New Opera Premiere in U S
Pietro Mascagni Italian composer will direct six operatic performances in Brooklyn and two weeks of grand operas with a New York premiere planned for July 14 1926. His visit marks a six show engagement across Brooklyn and additional performances in New York venues.
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New York
Pietro Mascagni Ttalian
Brooklyn
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