Parts of Paris Devastated by Terrific Storm
Paris reports indicate portions of the city flooded with no water gas or electricity as yesterday’s storm caused ground subsidence. Eight deaths were confirmed with many missing others feared in sewers. streets cave in and underground stations flooded as telegraph and telephone lines failed.
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Paris
France
Rue du Havre
Hanesman
St. Lazare Station
Pierre Ginier
Montmartre
Paria
Turks Massacre Greeks in Smyrna
Greek refugees report a massacre in Rhokia near Smyrna where Turks looted and set fires, killing about 100 Greeks including priests and children. Turkish police allegedly aided the raid as survivors fled, with 3,800 reaching Saloniki in wounds and starvation.
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Athens
Greece
Asia Minor
Rhokia
Smyrna
Saloniki
Delivery Missed at Home By Six Oclock
If the paper is not delivered to your home by six oclock due to corner bay error or other cause, please phone 3330 for a replacement. After 4 30 p m complaints should be telephoned to the night phone 2900 Blue or No 2 after 5 pm.
Girl Smoking A Cigarette Shocks Oklahoma Woman
Chicago dated June 16 report describes Mrs. D A McDougal reacting to a young woman smoking in a Grant Park window near Blum's store. The past Oklahoma federation president remarks on modern behavior and the urge to improve the world as she views the scene.
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Chicago
D. A. McDougal
Oklahoma Tate Federation
Congress Hotel
Blum
Tam
Moose Hymn May Be Just Row Row Row
New York June 16 State Senator William E Ramsay of Perth Amboy New Jersey has co authored a Bull Moose slogan with George W Perkins The pair inspected the Interstate park on the Palisades Wednesday Ramsay and two others wandered off and found a new river Perkins jokes about a new Progressive slogan Shall We Gather at the River The two men recall last year's march to Onward Christian Soldier
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New York
William E. Ramsay
Perth Amboy
N. J
George W. Perkins
Ramsay
Mr. Perkins
Palisades
Kenyon Forces Senate Vote on Mileage Graft
Senator Kenyon won a Senate roll call on retaining the 20 cent per mile mileage graft. He aimed to cut mileage to actual traveling costs but was defeated 40 to 17. Kenyon hoped the vote would pressure retirees and affect progressives, with Cummins siding for actual expenses.
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Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Senate
Kenyou
Bigamist Logan Faces Unmarried Man Charge in Chicago
The Chicago case centers on Walter J. Logan accused of bigamy. He allegedly married a second wife while his first remained intact, prompting questions of legality. Logan pleaded for a triple marriage as judge Well refused, naming Hilda Apgar as the second wedding target in the unfolding scandal.
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Chicago
Walter J. Logan
Logan
Judge Well’s
Hilda
Flora
Wilda
Hilda Apgar
Iowa Retail Merchants Gather for State Convention
Nearly 500 merchants from across Iowa gathered in Des Moines for the opening of the 16th annual Iowa State Retail Merchants Association convention. A large Davenport delegation arrived by special train. Registration and a morning briefing preceded President J. A. Schaefer opening the first business session and delivering the annual address.
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Des Moines. la
Iowa State, Retail Merchants’ Association
Davenport
J. A. Schaefer
Catholic Ticket Dominates Rome Municipal Election
Rome residents on Sunday elected the full Catholic and monarchist slate led by Prince Colonna with over 6,000 votes more than former mayor Minesto Nathan who led the anti clerical minority. Nathan finished last among minority representatives with 82 votes.
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Rome
Italy
Prince Colonna
Siat
Minesto Nathan
Signor Nathan
Nineteen Drivers Cited for Cutting Corners at Death Curve
The Courier and Re porter warns pedestrians of danger at Bridge and Commercial. Nineteen warrants were prepared for arresting auto and motorcycle drivers who cut corners at Death Curve. Police plan an Isle of Safety with a red flag marker. Chief Leighton will consult a city engineer. Sixteen auto drivers and three motorcycle operators face police court next week.
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Courier and
Bridge and Commercial
Courier
Hark O
Tal
Isle of Safety
Leighton
Renew Attack on Albanian Capital
June 1 in Durazzo Albania an attack on the capital was renewed by Mussulman insurgents at 6 am with heavy artillery aimed at the defenses commanded by Prince William. The battle soon spread with an artillery duel as bluejackets from the international fleet joined near foreign legations and royal palace. Austrian torpedo boat destroyers set out to Scutari to embark 1500 Malissori tribesmen loyal to Prince William to reinforce the garrison.
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Durrazzo
Albania
Mussulman Insurgenta
Princ William
Hashul
Scutari
Prince William
Hope to Release Congress in July
President Wilson expressed hope that the administration trust legislation program will pass and that Congress may adjourn by the end of July. He met with Senator James of Kentucky and other senators and chaired committee leaders, expecting railroads securities and the omnibus trust bill to be reported within two weeks. Democratic Leader Kern said the trust program could be disposed of so Congress could adjourn before August 1.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
James
Kentucky
Kern
Congress
Supreme Court Need Growing Says Taft
Ex president Taft spoke at Phi Beta Kappa exercises in Cambridge urging that the supreme court’s role grows as society develops. He warned minorities resisting majority judgments and cautioned against encroachments on property rights, predicting broad protests by property holders if such encroachments occur. He cited trades unions and militant groups in Britain and Ulster as examples of rising demands against general laws.
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Cambridge
Mass
Taft
Roosevelt
Phi Beta Kappa
Bulll Moosers
England
John D. Rockefeller
Supreme Court
Nat Tess
Missing Patmont Disappears in Detroit Adults Seek Police Help
In Detroit, Michigan, the Rev Louis Patmont of Milwaukee who was earlier held captive in Westville Illinois and then found in a Columbia street cellar reappeared tonight and vanished while en route to a church service. Friends urge police to begin a fresh search, fearing another kidnapping.
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Detroit
Mich
Louis R. Patmont
Milwaukee
Westville
Columbia
Patment
Caited Pon
Polion
Nent
Assistanen
Believe Balloon Has Met Disaster
Portland searchers hunted the missing balloon from a race under the National Aero club after it vanished near the Sandy river district. Capt Roy Donald and aide Wilbur Trenderson were among those guiding the effort as teams fanned toward the south and west in a tense, ongoing search for the aeronaut and craft.
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Portland
Ore
Springfield
National Aero Club
Sandy River District
Roy Donald
Wilbur Trenderson
Aeronauta
Arrest convicts in city of Fort Madison
June 16. For the first time a test of Fort Madison's late city ordinance occurred when five prisoners, under Guard Wright, were found picking cherries on John Downs's property. The group was detained and brought to City Hall where Warden Sanders faced charges for permitting prison labor within the city. Sanders pleaded not guilty and requested a delay for a Des Moines conference. hearing postponed. Attorney Frailey argued the ordinance protects local labor from prison labor and cites the district as a violation of the ordinance and orders.
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Fort Madison
Wright
John Downs
Brown I
Sanders
Des Moines
Frailey
Harvest hands stranded in Keokuk after bait ad
Forty one well dressed men shuttled to Keokuk by an Indianapolis labor agency found themselves stranded without work or funds. Advertisements claimed harvest demand, sending men to rooms for aid. Commissioner Collins issued permits for street photography to raise money to depart town toward western harvest sites.
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Keokuk
Indianapolis
Ithout
Industrial Association
Towne
Indiianapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Collins
Prohibition Party Foresees 1920 White House Bid
H. P. Paris of Clinton, treasurer of the national Prohibition committee, predicts the next national campaign will hinge on a wet versus dry issue and a Prohibition nominee in the White House. Delegates welcome at the national conference where Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago is among speakers.
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Clinton
Madime
United States
Wilsen
Prohibition Party
White House
H. P. Paris
National Prohibition
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Bank inspector probes La Salle Street bank failure
A banking collapse investigation proceeds as state officials and examiners prepare a report for Attorney General Lucey. The inquiry aims to identify securities transferred and funds moved from La Salle Street Savings Bank to Roadway Street Bank and related institutions, amid broader bank closures.
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Chinage
Are
Vriday
Tod
Lucey
Vay Stata
Eerda
Securites
Amd
Fia
la Salle Street
Ste Bank
Agldand
Wilnis State Bak
Whit
Rasan
Royal Family Guarded at Ascot Races Amid Protests
At Ascot, vast security surrounded the royal enclosure as around £10,000 in policing crowded the course. Militants pressured for publicity despite the queen’s warning, while a four year old bred in the United States won the Ascot Stakes. Lord Verle won the gold vase with Glorvina second and Cincinnati third in a field of eleven.
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Lawton
Dine
Ascot Race Course
London
Scotland Yard
Berkshire
Windsor Eagle
Royal Enclosure
James A. W.boathchild
Broadwood
United States
Asparagus
Guller
Lord Verle
Glorvina
Cincinna
Thistleton
Income tax law author pleased by 73 says revenue will grow
Representative Irwil of Tennessee, author of the income tax act, states no reasonable doubt remains about its administration and revenue yield after careful review. He notes Secretary McAdoo estimates show the tax produced about $23,000,000 less than Treasury projections for the first ten months, yet argues the law will mature with improved administration and revenue in the near term.
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Washington, D. C
Irwil
Tennessee
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Hull
Coubtirute
Ta Plateau
Senator Newlands Pushes Federal Control of Railroads
Washington June 14 Senator Newlands chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee reintroduced his bill for federal incorporation of railroads. He cited the Supreme Court Shreveport rate decision and proposed stock regulation legislation as showing a trend toward placing entire railroad jurisdiction under the federal government.
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Washington
Newlands
Interstate Remierre
Ts Tsi
Tne Supreme Court
Shreveport
Unable to Resist Desire to Steal
A 14 year old, Coldie Pella, robbed from the Pope Coal yard in Lafayette. Beleetive Tom Morrig led the case and the youth will be arraigned in a juvenile court. A watch and $300 in stamps were taken. other items found in his room. He says he was driven by his father and had prior time at the Lendale Farm for Boys in Minnesota. He was arrested in Minneapolis for stealing.
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Coldie Pella
Pope
Lafayette
Ith
Apne
Beleetive
Tom Morrig
Astriel Court
Ith Juvenile Court
Pelta
Demiaries
Lendale
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Funeral Rites For Adlai E Stevenson
Bloomington pays funeral honors to Adlai E Stevenson with body in state at courthouse rotunda then a city church service led by Rev J N Dilliett and Rev Edgar Jones. Procession included band, Winds National Guard, Stevenson campaign elites, 300 McLean County mourners, local officials, and honorary pallbearers headed by S Ewing.
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Bloomington
Adlai W. Stevenson
Winds National Guard
Stecennon Stort
Vlee
Washington
McLean County
Ming
Stevenson
Bi Association
Second Presbyterian Church
Serviees
J. N. Diliett
Edgar Tho Jones
Woomington
Murrin PL Hardin
Chicago
Franz Meyer Held in West Union Jail for Extradition
Franz Meyer, a resident with links to Chicago and Winnipeg, arrived in West Union and is jailed with Sheriff Clarke awaiting September court arraignment. He faces potential extradition for abduction under Canadian law, with no bail motion yet filed as his supporters consider rescue. Meyer resents confinement and discusses the case with authorities.
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Oelwein
Prang Mey
Meier
Iowa
Winnipeg
UASGEN ON GOOD GEHAVIOR AND FEAR ON Redding ERUPTION
May 16 updates report slight steam from a crater near Mineral prompting forest supervisor Rushing to predict another eruption. Lanes Graham the sole eruption victim is hospitalized after a six hour exposure on the mountainside his prognosis depends on preventing blood poisoning from a galoutin ash wound.
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Redding
Cal
Lasesen
Rushing
United States Forest
Mineral
Lanes Graham
Crator
Judge Dunne Warns Justice Has Become Game
In San Francisco California on June 168 Judge Prank Hl Dunne, addressing a crowd, laments that justice has degenerated into a game. He notes defense counsel and district attorney are players while the defendant and judge are mere pawns, decisions hinge on technicalities rather than truth or innocence.
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San Francieco
Cal
Prank Hl. Dunne
Superior Court
Bryan Hopeful for Mediation Progress in Mexico
Reported hopeful for ultimate success of mediation as government officials anticipate constitutionalists participating. Niagara Falls dispatch notes consideration of a successor to Huerta with no immediate agreement. Rebel setbacks at Zacatecas raise concerns as Carranza and Villa prepare reinforcements to recapture the city.
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Washington
D.C
Bryan
Constitutionallista
Hurrta
Niagara Falls
Wuerta
Eamilio Rabasa
General Huerta
United States
Chas. A. Towne
Huerta
Towne
Luis Terrazas
Chihuahua
Ambassador da Gama
el Paso
Tex
Zacatecam
Mexico City
Panfilo Natera
el Grillo
Vera Grande
Natera
la Bufa
Carranza
Villa
Zacatecas
Mexico
Bartron
Zaratecas
War Office
Benjamin Argumedo
Juan Cabral
Calora
Triana
Cabral
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Oklahoma
Perkins
Reta
Des Moix
Catholic Ticket
Uae
Vatmont
FT. Madison
Havana
Ascot
Conciliation Board
W., Virginia
A. L. Faulkner
Charles W. Milla
P. Gilday
Thomas Haggerty
Thomas Cairns
Abor Wilson
Kanawha
West Virginia
Cleveland
Department of Labor
Charles W. Mills
Philadelphia
Clearfield
Thomas Gairns
United Mine Workers of America
Adlai E, Stevenson
Buchanan Optical Co
Franz Meyer
West Union
MMT
Uasgen
Nectabre, Deg
Nogales
Sonora
Mex
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Mazatlan
D. C
Mra
Grace B. Caukin
Somoner
San Francisco
John &. Sanford
Ukiah
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