Bishop Cannon Loses 2500 From Bankrupt Brokers
NEW YORK June 20 AP Bishop James Cannon Jr longtime anti-Saloon League figure says he did not gamble as he reveals losses from stock dealings with bankrupt broker Kable and Co. He bought and sold stocks for investment, claiming he intended to finish payments despite firm’s fraud charges and large ledger figures.
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New York
James Cannon, Jr
Democratic Party
Anti-Saloon League Legislative Committee
Washington
Kable and Co
Dennon
Judson Campbell
Charles H. Fable
United States
Charles H. Tuttle
Prisoner Kills Foreman With Flat Iron in Leavenworth Laundry
Leavenworth Kansas June 30 AP Carl Paneran a prisoner at the Federal penitentiary ran amuck and killed R. E. Warnke 47 foreman of the laundry with a flat iron. Paneran pursued other inmates but was overpowered by guard Phil Holt grave. He had been received February 1 1929 from Washington DC for an infraction.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Carl Paneran
R. E. Warnke
Paneran
Phil Holtgrave
Washington, D. C
A Matter of Weight and church construction plans
A dialogue at the breakfast table shows Robert questioning weight gain as he and his mother discuss a sister and her beau asking if she is getting heavy. Meanwhile, plans for the First Methodist church in Clovis announce construction to start July 1.
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Robert
First Methodist
Clovis
Airplane Flies Into Mexico On Funeral Mission
A six passenger transport plane carried the body of J. W. Berenger from Obregon Sonora to Tucson after a week of telegrams and appeals to officials in Sonora and Nogales. Permission came from multiple authorities before the body was flown to Tucson and then to New Orleans for burial.
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Tucson
Ariz
J. W. Berenger
New Orleans
Obregon
Sonora
Mexico
Francisco Elias
Board of Health
Nogales
Cholera worsens flood distress in Shylet region
In Shylet and Cachar districts in British India flood waters rose two feet daily and cut off tea garden communication. Cholera spread over 5 500 square miles affecting 1 750 000 people with thousands starving in Karimganj. relief efforts included house to house collections and a new school house addition at Congress Junction.
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Shylet
Assam
British India
Shytet
Cachar
Dhalaia
Bhanagedi
Karimanganj
Valet Arrested After Tom Mix Cash Bond Heist
Cai Frydendahl valet to motion picture actor Tom Mix was jailed after Mix reported a theft from a private car of a bag with 75 000 dollars in cash and securities while traveling with the Sells Floto circus. A jewel case with diamonds valued at 65 000 was missed.
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Portsmouth
Hidane 24
Cai Frydendahl
Tom Mix
Mix
Sells Floto Circus
Prydendahl
Judge mocks defendant over fashionable dress
In a case before Judge Wilson a girl accused of forging a check to buy clothes was defended as a victim of mental cruelty for wearing shabby garments. The court noted the dress she wore, a flapper outfit, and the judge remarked she was not wrapped up in them.
Arizona Fligmeg Service Leases Chandler Municipal Airport
Arizona Fligmeg Service secures a ten year lease on the new municipal airport in Chandler. The agreement initiates a long term operation plan for air traffic, ground services, and maintenance under the city’s aviation program.
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Arizona Fligmeg Service
Chandler
Indian to Match Strength in 190 Nile Horse Race
The Zuni Indians of New Mexico send two runners to Pecos Texas for the Pecos Cowboys reunion events on June 22. Andrew Chimoni 29, famed for 1927 world marathon, will race a 100 mile match against a West Texas distance horse. Leek ela 32 will run ten miles solo against a relay team of ten white men.
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Gallup
N.om
Dune Ly
New Mexico
Pecos
Texas
Andrew Chimoni
Zuni
West Texas
Leekela
Trive
Arraignment Set for 71 Defendants in Federal Case
Seventy one defendants are to appear in federal court for arraignment on grand jury indictments. Among those named are Mrs Arnett Pawley and her parents Mr and Mrs William Statham of Yuma. They face charges of conspiring to conceal assets in bankruptcy proceedings.
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Phoenix
Arnett Pawley
William Statham
Yuma
Girl freed after 21 years locked in barn over leprosy fear
In Tashkent district village of Tchayya Toba officials freed a 27 year old girl kept in a barn since 1908 by her parents who believed she had leprosy. She appeared aged with gray hair and wrinkled skin, was half blind and undeveloped mentally, but diagnosed with a minor curable skin condition.
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Moscow
Swyhen
Tashkent
Tchayya-Toba
Lindberghs’ Teaching Convincing Proficiency Grows
Mexico City report notes Col. Charles A. Lindbergh teaching his fiancee Mrs Anne Morrow to fly as she gains confidence and skill. Springfield Ohio paper reports the evolving training in the capital city atmosphere.
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Mexico City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
Springfield
Ohio
Too Old to Live May Be Right and Jury to Have Say
Casimir Litnickas was slain by blows that crushed his skull. Police questioned neighbor Anthony Wezelio after finding the victim's boat. Wezelio allegedly confessed and claimed the victim was “too old to live.” Police note the possibility of a death penalty if a jury finds him guilty.
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Chicago
Casimir Litnickas
Anthony Wezelio
Kezulio
Duffy
Kazuko
Grand Canyon cottages to be built at Bright Angel hotel
Bright Angel hotel near Grand Canyon will add 25 cottages during a remodel to increase occupancy. Tempe plans convert a former bank building into offices for Central Arizona Light and Power after remodeling for occupancy.
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Grand Canyon
Bright Angel
Tempe
Bank
Central Arizona Light & Power Company
Ryland Named Secretary of Arizona State Fair Commission
J B Ryland of Tucson temporarily assumes the secretaryship succeeding A L Moore who resigned. He will serve until J E Thompson returns in September. The item includes a Denver Post quote about proposing and worthiness.
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Phoenix
J. B. Ryland
Tucson
Arizona State Fair Commission
A. L. Moore
Ryland
J. E. Thompson
Commission
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Canada
Isobel
Rose Brand Peas
EA Campbell
J.e.campbell
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Neo
Rose Brand Corn
Tom Watson
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