French Economic Blockade Expands Into Germany
Berlin reports French military authorities extend the blockade in western Germany, occupying depots between Dortmund and Kray. German towns Windschlaege and Ebersweiler authorities are fined, while a teacher is jailed for urging passive resistance. London-Berlin talks hint at a Ruhr settlement with Britain and France united on terms.
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Germany
Dortmund
Kray
Windschlaege
Ebersweiler
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Landau
Herr Heinz
Ruhr
England
France
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House of Commons
London
Britain
Italy
Paris
Cuno
Delivery deadline notice for Courier newspaper
The Courier should be delivered before 5 30. If you do not receive it by then call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone lines must reach the office before 6 50 p m.
Union Leader Dodges Jail Sentence In Jury Fixing Inquiry
Michael Boyle head of the Electrical Workers' union in Chicago faces jail for refusing to answer grand jury questions in an investigation into alleged jury fixing during Gov Small's trial. He is away for the summer and will not return until October, which may trigger forfeiture of his $2,000 appeal bond.
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Waukegan
Michael Boyle
Electrical Workers’ Union
Chicago
Gov. Small
Widow of Croker Wins Verdict in Will Suit
The jury awards Mrs. Bula Croker widow of Richard Croker sole legatee in the Croker will dispute. Croker children contested the will citing marriage questions to Guy Marone. The verdict, welcomed by spectators, follows a May 23 opening and testimony challenging Mrs. Croker’s actions.
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International News Wire
Dublin
Croker
Bula Croker
Richard Croker
Tammany
New York
Guy Marone
Northampton
Mass
Sothel Croker White
Dual personality theory surfaces in murder trial
In San Francisco on June 15 Bryant Young man stands trial for the murder of Ernest Engdahl, a jewelry clerk, during a hold up. His wife testifies to a dual personality that shifts from a prosperous husband to a separate “other man”, shaping the case. The defendant, from a well-to-do Omaha family, had settled in California after arriving recently.
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Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Bryant Youngman
Ernest Engdahl
California
Omsha
Railroads Cut Bad Order Engines On Repairs
Washington June 16 The number of locomotives on railroads needing repairs fell to 12 683 as of June 1 to 12 683 a 49 9 percent drop from May 15 21 percent since April The American Railway association car service division said this was the smallest figure since records began.
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Washington,d. C
Car Service Division
American Railway Association
Employment and Wages Rise in May Across Industries
The Bureau of Labor reports May employment up 2 percent across 6 075 establishments in 47 manufacturing industries. Wages rise 41 percent in total and average weekly earnings by 3.8 percent from April.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Labor
Former Bulgarian Premier Stamboulisky Killed Trying to Flee
Reports from Sofia and Berlin describe the death of former Premier Stamboulisky during a failed escape amid Bulgaria’s revolution. Royal and government officials prepared to evacuate as heavy fighting continued in northeastern Bulgaria and strategic lines were disrupted.
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Slayovitz
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Berlin
Boris
Zanker
Belgrade
Aukor
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Bulgatia
Jude
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Paris
Stambonlisty
Boy Smiles as Execution Is Carried Out in Kentucky
Eddyville Kentucky June 15 James Powers 23 showed a boyish smile while his executioners strapped the electrodes for his electrocution after being convicted of murdering Morris Lee 25 Covington theatre manager Powers protested his innocence and asked his attorney who witnessed the execution to pass on his “all my love.”
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James Powers
Morris Lee
Covington
Powers
Man Hanged as Last-Minute Reprieve Plea Fails
Casper Pastons, 44, first of eight to face execution in Cook County, was hanged for the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Witchell and her 11-year-old daughter. Attorneys said Pastons could not raise $40 to travel to Springfield for a potential reprieve from Gov. Small. He declined, forgave his prosecutors, and died after the sentence.
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United Press
Chicago
Casper Pastoni
Cook County
Elizabeth Witchell
D. J. Buckley
Edward J. Hamilton
Pastons
Springfield
Sons of Erin Form US Fraternity to Fight Factionalism
Irish Ameartrays Free State and Republican sympathizers and Protestant and Catholic groups form the American Fraternity of the Sons of Erin in New York. They pledge to wipe out factionalism and put America first, led by Cornelius F. Collins.
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New York
Free State
Republian
of the Sons of Erin
Ireland
America
Iming
Cornelius F. Collins
Antisaloon League Chief Leaves Iowa for Michigan Post
Holsaple, longtime superintendent of the Iowa Antisaloon League since 1917, is elected superintendent of the Michigan Antisaloon League. Announcement says he will assume duties August 1. Wade, former Wyoming official, may become general superintendent in Iowa. Hadsapie previously led Michigan from 1907 to 1911.
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Holsaple
Iowa Antisalson League
Michigan Antisaloon League
United States
Lansing
Michigan League
William L. Wade
Wyoming Antisaloon League
Iowa League
Iolsapie
Hadsapie
Truckdriver Becomes Heir to English Title and Fortune
Oakland resident Russell Houston 34 learns he is sole heir to a 38 million English estate after a Salt Lake City death during a world tour. He plans no trip today and ponders the implications of sudden wealth and title. His mother is divorced from his Florida railroad official father. Finley Peter Dunne reportedly improves after surgery at Roosevelt Hospital.
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Cal
Russell Houston
Nadents Fal
England
Salt Lake City
Houston
Henry Houston
Florida Railroad
X Ray Experiments Fight Cancer and Save Newborns
New York reports three major advances in medical science. Doctors use a high voltage X ray to target cancer cells, while a newborn and a three day old baby survive after thymus gland treatment. Researchers credit electrochemical theories and urge careful validation.
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New York
Donald C. Butts
Chemiat
Philadelphia
Butts
Bellevue Hospital
I. Leith Hirsch
Anna Ellin
Spring Valley
Louise
Sam Schwartz
Orygen
May Declines Chinese Offer for Airplanes
Manila June 15 Gen Chang of China offered to sell airplanes used in training Filipino national guardsmen. Gov Wood's cable prompted a report that the matter had been referred to Washington and American Minister Schurman said Peking seeks the planes for war use.
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Gen. Chang
China
Gov. Wood
Washington
Schurman
Dalene
Willard says railroads solve transport problem under act
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad confirms that railroads will offer a twofold solution to the transportation problem under the 1920 Transportation Act. He cites improved service and lower rates, notes car shortages have eased, and projects readiness for fall demand while acknowledging labor adjustments and current rate levels.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Willard
Willard Ss
Pennsylvania Railroad to Pay $90 Million Wartime Charge
Washington D C June 15 An agreement to pay into the treasury 90 million dollars has been made by the Pennsylvania railroad system following a final settlement with the government over wartime control accounts. The payment reimburses the government for additions and betterments to lines during government control that outweighed the railroad’s claims for damages under maintenance and other items.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Pennsylvania Railroad System
Pennsylvania
Bandits Kidnap and Rob Pocahontas Payroll Messenger
Four bandits robbed John Green, a Pocahontas Mining payroll messenger, of $4,000 in Pocahontas Illinois. They slugged him and kidnapped him before escaping. Posses in pursuit as authorities investigate the random daytime theft.
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St. Louis, Mo
John Green
Pocahontas, Ill
Pocahontas
Green
Giant Ship Trial Trip Sparks Political Clash
Washington June 15 Chairman Lasker of the Shipping Board defended the forthcoming Leviathan trial cruise as part of reconditioning plans under a Democratic administration. He labeled Democratic criticism as polemics and urged inviting 400 to 600 guests to test the liner, with total trip cost about 120000 and only roughly 13000 to cover food and comfort.
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Washington, D. C
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Lasker
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Democratic National Committee
Liu
Cuban
Ex Soldiers Form Combat Medal Men in Chicago
A group of former service men in Chicago met last night and formed the Combat Medal Men to preserve memories and associations of World War I heroes. The organization plans to be nonpolitical and honors those who won the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross.
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Chicago
Philadelphia Pittsburgh Postponedby Rain
Weather disruptions force postponement affecting matches between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh teams. Officials announce rescheduled dates and venue changes as rain delays games and practice schedules.
Four Men Killed and Woman Burned in Storms
Across Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota a severe electrical storm killed four men and injured a woman likely fatally. Lightning struck near Lere and near Greenfield Iowa and Platte Center Nebraska. Hail, wind, and floodwaters damaged crops and structures across the region.
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Iowa
Dakota
United Press
Omaha
Neb
William Oaken
Greenfield
Frank Grejsen
Platte Center
Roy Lamley
North Bend
Hines Outlines Plan to Make Vet Hospitals Models for World
United States veterans hospitals would become models for the world under a program announced by Director Hines of the Veterans Bureau. He spoke at a Monday conference with commanding medical officers detailing plans to remove temporary buildings, standardize treatment, reduce regional bed shortages, and build future hospitals based on actual needs.
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United States Veterans’ Hospitals
Hines
Veterans' Bureau
Army Pilots Halted by Storm Flight From Michigan to Texas
Seven army aviators starting from Selfridge field Michigan were forced to halt near Rantoul Illinois as a heavy rain postponed their daylight flight to San Antonio Texas. The group planned to push to Scott field Illinois before dark and rest there for the night after resuming the trip once the rain subsides. Lieutenant H A McGinnis of Chanute field announced the plan shortly after noon. The downpour intensified and thwarted the to Texas leg.
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Selfridge Field
Mount Clemens
Mich
San Antonio
Tex
Uunots
Scott Field
Belleville
Ill
H. A. McGinnis
Chanute Field
Michigan
Co operation to follow turmoil in world dissension
Helena Montana June 15 a new spirit of co operation will rise from the turmoil of world dissension John R Mauff executive vice president of the Chicago Board Trade told the Northwestern Grain Dealers association in a paper read in his absence He said the new spirit will carry a poignant responsibility toward fellow men He noted the social financial and commercial death caused by nations such as Russia Germany and Austria in recent years
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Mont
John R. Mauff
Chicago Board Trade
Northwestern Grain Dealers, Association
Russia
Germany
Austria
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