Democratic Vice Presidential Hope: Robert E. Herley Boomed
The piece reports Robert E. Herley of the United States Shipping Board being floated as a potential Democratic vice presidential candidate ahead of the convention. His wartime service, labor ties, and broad appeal are cited as strengths aligning with General Dawes to balance the ticket and appeal to labor voters.
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United Press
New York
Robert E. Herley
United States Shipping Board
Dawes
Herley
Middle” West
Federal Trade Commission
Woodrow Wilson
Labor
Burlington
la Follette
Eldel Ford Home Robbed of Jewels
Detroit on June 17 a burglary broke into the home of Eldel Ford son of Henry Ford and escaped with jewels valued at $100 000 while the family was away on a trip to the East law enforcement learned today
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Eldel Ford
Detroit
Dury
O ‘Nel Ford
Henry Ford
Fords
Taxation as Key Issue in Ralston Democratic Run
Indianapolis June 17 Senator Samuel Ralston announced his first public statement after being named a Democratic presidential contender. He said taxation would be a decisive campaign issue and criticized the Coolidge administration while praising progressive reforms.
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Indianapolis
Samuel Ralston
Ralston
Coolidge
Ain
Governor disapproves fourteen pardons in first list
Indianapolis June 17 Governor Branch disapproved fourteen of twenty eight pardon board recommendations for parole commutation and installments of fines. He opposes clemency for criminals at society's expense. Rejected petitions include John Colbert Vermilion county for attempted rape and Claud and Paul Patterson Vermilion county for breaking into a dwelling to commit a felony.
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Indianapolis
Branch
State Pardon Board
Pardon Board
John Colbert
Vermilion County
Claud
Paul Patterson
Brown linked to mail train robbery leader in near town
Brown, recently convicted in the Werner warehouse heist of 1 million dollars, is under arrest in a separate $3,000 mail train robbery near here last Thursday. Police say he may have led the gang and describe six more suspects as they work to recover loot within 72 hours.
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Brown
Werner
Here
Collins
Chicago
Junevik
Spencer
Wheatland Man Suffers Stroke in Critical Condition
W H Egbert of Wheatland near town suffered a paralytic stroke Sunday about ten in the morning and is reported in a critical condition. His advanced age and frail health are noted as factors in the illness.
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Wheatland
W. H. Egbert
Here
Wick Gandere
Indiana Restraent
Trial unfolds in remonstrance case over Harned Avenue project
The circuit court hears the remonstrance on the Harned Avenue improvement from Meridian to east Fourth Street. Judge Slimp presides with Judge Hastings attending. many witnesses are called for both sides as the case extends into tomorrow. The city seeks to build while property owners argue the petition bears a majority and must proceed under legal steps.
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Slimp
Slim
Hastings Wn
Shea
Harned Avenue
Meridian Spot
East Fourth Street
J. R. Allen
Arthur Torneys
Remons Ii
Spencer
Attoragh
Former cashier sentenced in federal prison for nat ily laws violation
Amos Mor Re Discount ay Indianapolis was sentenced to two to four years in Leavenworth for violation of na tional laws. Morris testified for the government in the McCray case, where McCray was convicted and given ten years in federal prison in Atlanta.
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Amos Mor Re
Discount
Indianapolis
Ris
Deposit Bank
Ken Re
Leavenworth
Morris
McCranuary
Fede
McCrayis
Atlanta
Minnesota Farmer-Labor picks Johnson for U.S. Senate
Early returns from the state primary in Paul Minnesota show Miss Man Johnson walking away from Communist opposition to become the Farmer-Labor nominee for U.S. senator. Johnson will face Republican Oscar Hallam who leads Beng with over 10 000 votes at an early count. Hallam expected to gain a lead on country returns.
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N Paul
Minn
Snus Johnson
U.S
Johnson
Beng
Oscar Hallam
Hallam
Rites Held for U S S Mississippi Victims in Stadium
Forty seven caskets lay at center field as relatives watched. Vice Admiral Henry Wiley addressed mourners and declared the dead had died in line of duty. Fleet officers read funeral rites in Protestant and Catholic forms, followed by rifle volleys and Taps.
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U. S. Mississippi
Yeatel Day
Henry Wiley
Light Plant Seeks Bond Retirement Amid Profit Surge
Richmond Indiana June 17 Superintendent Dan Hess asked the board of public works to petition the city Council to retire another 50000 of outstanding bonds of the municipal electric light plant. He reported a 100000 balance in the plant general fund and about 41000 in bills to be paid. Rates have been lowered twice in ten months.
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Richmond
Ind
Dan Hess
Board of Public Works
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Young Leesburg boy loses speech after accident
William Brindenthrall four year old son of Postmaster and Mrs P M Prinden thrall Leesburg Indiana has temporarily lost his speech after falling sand nearly severing his tongue. He is under treatment at a Warsaw hospital.
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Leesburg
Ind
William Brindenthrall
P. M. Prindenthrall
Warsaw
Stores to Close Early for Summer Season
Merchants at the Business Men's Association meeting decide to close stores at 5 p.m. from June 30 to September 15, excluding Saturdays and pay nights.
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Business Men‘s Association
Loot Recovered in Mall Train Robbery After Thief Siege
Fifteen of forty sacks of registered mail stolen in the mall train robbery last Thursday night were recovered. The postmaster at Doltet telephoned Chicago police, saying the sacks were found in an abandoned auto in a grave week city.
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Chicago
Doltet
France Accepts Dawes Plan and Ruhr Evacuation Dilemma
Paris reports France accepts the Dawes program for reparations settlement but delays Ruhr evacuation until Germany meets expert guarantees. Premier Herriot outlined policies as the Left opposes hostile policy and signals readiness to resume relations with syn public, aiming to protect French interests.
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Paris
France
Pendiknes
Germany
Ruhr
Herriot Oe
Chamber of Deputies
Syn Put
Germans Despair Seek New Home Abroad Emigration Flood
Berlin reports a wave of German applicants seeking to emigrate to the United States amid strict new immigration limits. Consulates are overwhelmed as visa quotas lag, with many hoping to leave due to dire housing and postwar economic strain. North America remains the primary destination, with Brazil and Argentina also appealing.
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Berlin
United States
North America
Brazil
Argentina
Settlement of dispute expected between Cummins and Mexican government
Mexico City June 17 peaceful settlement appeared likely as British diplomatic agents met with the Mexican government to resolve the Cummins case. London reportedly urged Cummins to request his passports and depart in compliance with President Obregon. Cummins remains barricaded in the British legation while troops patrol nearby. The report references the broader context of German emigration and trade.
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Mexico City
Cummins
Commencement Tonight at Washington Parochial Schools
Commencement exercises close the school year for St Simon Academy and St Simon Boys School at St Simon hall. Rev Joseph E Hamil of Indianapolis Cathedral and Miss Monica Carrico deliver addresses with Heffernan giving salutatory and valedictory. Multiple musical numbers and a chorus mark the program. eleven boys and six girls graduate. St Mary parochial school eighth graders also graduate with diplomas and medals in St Mary church under Rev William A Jo chum.
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Washington
St. Simon Academy
St. Simon Boys’ School
St. Simon Hall
Joseph E. Hamil
Indianapolis
Moniica Carrica
Joseph Heffernan
Boys’ Orchestra
Academy Orchestra
Mary Kramer
Honora
Burke
Fern Kidwell
Alice Cavanaugh
Genevieve Queen
Honora Burke
Monica Carrico
St. Mary's
St. Mary Church
William A. Jochum
Premier Construction Company Submits Lowest Bid
The Premier Construction Company submitted the lowest bid for street improvements discussed at a city hall special meeting. Bids covered four streets with asphalt and concrete options, while White Construction of Chicago proposed higher rates. City Council adopted a preliminary order directing asphalt on city portions and concrete on Porteraville road, with condemnation plans for Lincoln Street to be reviewed at the next meeting.
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Pramier, Company
Peirl Streat
Plainville
Walnut
van Eston
Oak Street
Walnut Street
Senth
Twenty-first ‘Street
the. White Construction. Company
Chicago
East Oak
Stretc Oil
Trinidad Lake
West Walnut
Ineal
East Walnut
Streat
Eighth Street
Trinidad
Perteravilla Road
L.pl’ Beard’ Construction Company
Perteraville Road
the. Com
A. Routt &. ‘Sons
Rush Oak Street
Porteraville Road
Fifth Street
Center Street
Eleventh
Grove
Lmits
Lewis’ T.‘ Gootee
Lincoln Street
Jin Hig
John. Henry
Curt Warrer
Puncil
Radio in Shawano aids hunt for Grand Rapids suspect
Shawano Wisconsin June 17 radio stations in Minneapolis Stevens Point and others describe George Cummings of Grand Rapids Michigan as a suspect in the slaying of his bride at a tourist camp last Sunday. Police broadcast descriptions and seek tips as the manhunt continues.
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Shawano
Wis
George Cummings
Grand, Rapids
Mich
Minneapolis
Stevens Point
Fot Cummings
Cummings
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