Clara Phillips claims forced escape from prison to flee
Mrs. Clara Phillips told reporters in San Antonio that a gun at the Los Angeles jail compelled her to climb to freedom with the help of Jesse Carson. She said her escape was not voluntary and promised a new trial basis a forthcoming revelation. Crowds greeted her reunion with her husband’s mother and brother aboard the Sunset Limited as she moved toward San Quentin.
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Jesse Carson
Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Glara Phillips
Jesse S
International News Wire
Sunset Limited
San Francisco
New Orleans
Dee B
Clara Phillins
San Quentin Penitentiary
International News Service
Tegucigalpa
Phillips
Armour
Houston
Beaumont
United States
Carsen
Altho
Mej
Clara
Texas
Courier delivery timing and error notification policy
The notice states home delivery before 5 30 PM and offers a replacement copy if not received due to carrier error. For delivery issues, call 5100 and requests must reach the office by 6 30 PM.
Hard Boiled Mercy for Prison Inmate Urged in Michigan
Grand Rapids May 31 State Senator Foss O Eldred urged restoring harsh prison conditions to reform criminals and argued that gentle methods fail He claimed prisoners will avoid institutions if cell blocks are reinstated and said bread water and hell are needed for inmates
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Michigan
Grand Replis
Mich
Foss O. Eldred
Eldred
Ruhr paralysis embarrasses industrialists in Europe
London dispatch notes American view that Ruhr recovery will come via normal industry profits used for reparations and German owners. It says industrialists hold power in France Belgium and Germany, and fear labor gains may alter the Ruhr outcome, with a possible long term dividend flow offsetting reparations.
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Mark Sullivan
London
Ruhr
Germany
Kaiser
Junkers
France
Belgium
Coal Mines Closed by Market Slump
The May 1930 business conditions report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago notes a coal market slump with April output at 42,000,090 tons the highest for April in years except 1918. Illinois and Indiana faced mine closures as high costs and weak spot prices reduced operating rates. Illinois output averaged 45.3 percent full time and Indiana 88.8 percent, while Illinois coal production fell to 6,184,396 tons. Anthracite April output was about 5,000,000 tons with mines near capacity and little price change.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Winois
Indiana
Illinois
Plane propeller injuries maim spectator in Grant Park incident
In Chicago at Grant park during a tuning up of an aircraft chartered by Wilson & Co. six people were injured two seriously as the plane ran wild in a holiday crowd. Isaac Abraham, 59, lost an arm to the propeller while watching pictures of the Indianapolis auto races for a newspaper.
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Chicago
Grant Park
Wilson & Co
Packers
Isaac Abraham
Florida to Pay for Trial of Higginbotham Murder Case
Florida will cover trial expenses for Walter Higginbotham charged with the murder of Martin Tahert of North Dakota. A house appropriation of 3590 dollars, already passed by the senate, goes to the governor for final action.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Walter Higginbotham
Martin Tahert
North Dakota
House
Senate
Man Returns From Trip With 15-Pound Pike
Mebbe Ruhnow pulled in a 15-pound Great Northern pike from Bald Eagle lake after a windy trip. He towed his boat for about half an hour against a 20 mile wind and said he would use the skin for a raincoat.
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St. Paul
Minn
wWileiam Ruhnow
Bald Eagle Lake
Three Wounded by Man Who Empties Pistol in Theatre
An unidentified man wounded three spectators at the National Burlesque theatre in Chicago after being ejected the prior night. Samuel Isaacson, a theatre attendant, helped stop him before the gun discharged again. The assailant escaped through a door as police sought him.
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Chicago
Samuel Isaacson
New Suspect Emerges in Hall Mills Apple Tree Case
In New Brunswick New Jersey officials reveal a new suspect in the Hall Mills murder of Rev. Edward W. Hall and choir leader Mrs. Eleanor B. Mills. The man previously cleared is now under renewed inquiry as details of his alibi are found untrue and his role is described as prominent in the case.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Edward W. Hall
Eleanor B. Mills
Aggie Schools Lags Behind Times in Farm Science
Dr. F L McKevy president of the University of Kentucky tells Kansas State Agricultural College commencement that agricultural colleges have advanced farming but lack of support leaves industry short of progress. Also German marks fall to a new record low on London exchange.
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Manhattan
Kan
Althe Agricultural Colleges
F. L. McKevy
University of Kentucky
Kansas State Agricultural College
London
Rail Headed Charges Against Laboilette Plan
Chicago May 31 Rail heads claim Senator Robert M. Laboilette's national progressive railway valuation conference aims to force private management failure and push government ownership. Public relations committee of western lines signs the statement calling opponents radicals and denying a $10 billion valuation demand before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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United Press
Chicago
Robert MM. Laboilette
National ‘'Progressive
Western Linns
J. E., Gorman
Rock Island
W. H. Finley
Northwestern
H. E. Byram
Milwaukee Road
C. H. Markham
Illinois Central
Hale Holden
Burlington
Samuel M. Felton
Chicago Great Western
Rat Heads
Roadsere
Kitchin Democratic Leader Dies in North Carolina Hospital
Claude Kitchin long time Democratic floor leader in the U.S. House died in a Wilson hospital at 10 a.m. He served 22 years in Congress and led the Ways and Means Committee. Illness traced to wartime work. he had retired a year earlier after prolonged illness. Family was at his bedside. Funeral plans not announced.
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Congress
Hy Watted Press
Wilson
N. C
Claude Kitchin
Kitchin
South
Scotland Neck
Halifax
County
North Carolina
William H. Kitchin
Maria
Arrington) Kitchin
Lake Forest College
Mare Mills
Ile
House
Ways and Means
Champ Clark
Clark
Tha
Garrett
Tennessee
Witchin
Cleopatra the $50,000 cat dies from wire shock
Cleopatra known as the $10,000 cat by federal agents died in New York after being electrocuted in an evidence storeroom while chasing mice. Officials raised her value to $50,000, arguing five months of service saved the government about $54,000. A Denver woman sent catnip to honor her.
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New York
Cleopatra
Fficers
Denver
Shea
Western Railroadman May Enter Oil Game
J. R. Koontz, former Santa Fe traffic manager now vice president of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, has been elected secretary of the Western Refiners association. Formal announcement of his acceptance is expected soon in Topeka, Kansas.
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Topeka
Kan
J. R. Koontz
Trafi
Santa Fe
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
St. Louis
Western Refiners Association
Foy Koontz
Smiles and Kinks Off Today’s Wires
Four bar visitors in New York who received the key of the city from Mayor Hylan were disappointed to find it wouldn’t unlock anything and headed home. In Woodstock, three prominent men were arrested over an alleged stock sale scheme to induce clams to lay pearls.
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New York
Hylan
Woodstock
Uncertain English Scientists Robury Pocahontas' Bones
Scientists at St George's burial ground search for Pocahontas remains with no statement on definite identification of bones unearthed yesterday. The remains were reinterred with ceremonial rites as inquiries continue into their character versus Indian type.
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Robury Pocahontas
Gravesend
Kay
Mage
St. George’s Churehyard
Release of Americans Held by Chinese Bandits Progressing
News from Lincheng and Pei King confirms unconditional release talks for Maj. R. A. Allen and W. Smith. Negotiations continue favorably with Chinese authorities to free 12 other foreign hostages held on Potzuka mountain. Letters from Maj. Pinger and Solomon describe harsh conditions and cautious improvement as relief efforts proceed.
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Tientsin
Robert A. Alle
Sraith
Manchester
R. W. Pinger
Maj
Atlan
Mediern Corps
Manila
Pinger
Ordnance Corps
Allan
Pin £Er
Wat
Solomon
Allen
Washington, C
Unn
R. A. Allen
U. 5
W. Smith
Feially
State Department
Center Davis
Lincheng
Jetter
John Flowelt
Man
Seasons Stumble as Sun Grows Cold
The article reports unusual solar activity and visible weather shifts in the Great Lakes region. Forecasters Henry J. Cox and C. G. Abbott note diminishing solar radiation since February and sunspot changes, with the north central states experiencing cold winds and unsettled air stretching into late spring.
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International News Wire
Chicago
United States
Wether Uorean
Great Lakes
Sonethie
Lou
Cold Lake
Henry J. Cox
Ithes
C. G. Abbot
Stalisonian Institute
Railroads Move Shriner Delegates to Mecca
Washington May 31 Practically the entire U S transport system concentrates on moving Shrine delegates to Mecca for the convention. About 390000 people will be moved to Washington and back in three weeks with space converted to Shrine parking for 44000 automobiles already arriving.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Rail Consolidation Financing Setback Shocks Plan
Examiner Boles of the Interstate Commerce Commission recommended rejection of the New York Chicago and St Louis railroad's plan to issue 105.6 million dollars in securities to finance a midwestern railroad consolidation sought by Van Sweringen interests. He ruled the funds would not be issued for a lawful purpose used in consolidating railroads.
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Washington, D. C
van Sweringen
Examiner Boles
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad
Bules
Doyle predicts coming catastrophe from spirits in May 31
A. Conan Doyle told a San Francisco audience that a world catastrophe may occur within five years. He attributed it to messages from spirits and claimed a vengeful act by supernatural forces for the rejection of religion. He said the Great War was a forerunner but did not specify the disaster's exact nature.
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International News Wire
San Francisco
Cal
aAtlanius
A. Conan Doyle
Suprad Northcliffe
Doyle
Doyie
Chicago Court to Decide Frog Label as Fish or Animal
Aury d1 indicates a question of whether a frog is fish or animal will be ruled by an interpal court in Chicago. Vendor A R Neuenfeldt faces cruelty accusations from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for harassing frogs. The dealer argues frogs are not animals. The court ruling is expected soon.
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Chicago
South Clark Fleet
A. R. Neuenfeldt
Tinos Society For
Whisky Is Whisky Is Weak or Strong
The U S appeals court ruled the government need not prove whisky’s exact alcohol content for dry law prosecutions. Seven bootleggers convicted of transporting whisky from Canada to Havana are cited, with the court affirming that proof of action against whisky suffices under the statute without showing 0.5 percent or more alcohol.
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New York
United States
Elrouse Court of Appeals
Dyos
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Mantau
Sourentredt
Macken
Canada
Nia
Iim
Havana
Vomein
Ku Klux Klan Receivership Plea Tied Up Funds
In Fulton County Georgia a receivership petition filed by David M Hittenhouse and others from Philadelphia seeks court relief over KKK finances. Imperial Wizard W H Evans and kin emperor W J Simmons are accused of mismanagement and collusion. Judge Humphreys ordered a temporary restraint on clan funds and set show cause for June 9.
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Atlanta
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Thea
Fulton County Superior Court
David M. Hittenhouse
Philadelphia
W. H. Evans
W. J. Simmons
Humphreys
Imperial Wizard Eyes
Washington
Untitled sports line snips from Cincinnati Chicago match
Fragmentary report lists battery pairings and sides in a Cincinnati Chicago game with St Louis and Pittsburgh mentions. Readable elements include Ireu Luque and Toney with players named in unclear context across two venues.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Toney
Albany hearing on Mullan-Gage repeal bill opens
Gov. Alfred E. Smith opens a public hearing in Albany on the Mullan-Gage repeal measure to end New York state enforcement of the Volstead act. Samuel Gompers urges Smith to sign to ease Prohibition and cites labor views and national consequences.
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Associates Press
Albany
N. Y
Assembly Chamber
Gev. Smith
Agsemblyman Cuvillier
Idy
Sammis Woodruf
New York State
Antisaloon League
Col
Willian Hayward
U. S
Southern District of
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William J. Bryan
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Drys
Assembly
Ciry
Wets
Gompers
Smith
Alfred B.-Smith
Congress
Mayor Vetoes Reward Increase in Whitfield Case
Cleveland May 31 Mayor Kohler vetoed an ordinance raising the city reward for the arrest of John J. Whitfield from 1000 to 10600 for the alleged murder of Patrolman Griffin. Police said Whitfield passed through Cedar Falls Iowa Saturday afternoon.
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John JL. Whitfield
Kohler
Whitfield
Griffin
Iowa
Cedar Falls
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