Only appeal can save Chapman from the gallows
Hartford news reports that Gerald Chapman, famed mail robber, faces a final chance at relief as a U.S. Supreme Court appeal stands between him and execution for the murder of a New Britain policeman. Judge Thomas denied Chapman's habeas corpus petition and dismissed the federal writ, ruling commutation did not keep him as a federal prisoner.
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Hartford
Conn
United States Supreme Court
Gerald Chapman
New Britain
Chapman
Federal District Court
Henry K. W. Scott
Thomas
Connecticut
Coolidge
Coina
Court Opinion On Incarceration Rights In Connecticut Case
The court states there is no inherent right to incarceration and that the concept inverts accepted ideas. It notes that the United States consented to Connecticut’s assume of control over Chapman, highlighting a shift in authority and interpretation.
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United States
Connecticut
Chapman
Ada Boy Named Cadet Colonel at Arkansas ROTC
George F. Bowman of Rogers Arkansas was appointed cadet colonel of the University of Arkansas ROTC regiment comprising 490 soldiers and 80 officers. He joined Scabbard and Blade earlier this fall and holds leadership roles in Alpha Zeta Xi Delta Psi Agri Club and the Agriculturist staff while serving as dormitory council executive officer. He is a senior in the agricultural college and will graduate next June with a bachelor of science degree and a reserve commission as second lieutenant.
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Fayetteville
Ark
George F. Bowman
Rogers
University of Arkansas Military Department
University Rotc Regiment
Bowman
Scabbard and Blade
Alpha Zeta
Xi Delta Psi
Agri Club
Agriculturist
University
College of Agriculture
Agricultural College
United States Army
Ada Native Bowman Family Ties Span Arkansas Move
The article identifies a young man as a former Ada boy, son of Mr and Mrs F E Bowman, who moved to Arkansas three or four years ago. It notes the Bowman family relocated from Ada to Arkansas during that period.
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Fort Smith
Conacher Seen as Highest Paid Hockey Star in Canada
Lionel Conacher is reported to be the highest paid hockey player in Canada earning 7500 dollars from the Pittsburgh club of the National Professional league as both manager and player.
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Lionel] Conacher
Pittsburgh Club
Veterans in Sulphur State Hospital Plea for Visitors
Disabled veterans at the Sulphur state hospital appeal for visitors. Harold Janeway, department adjutant, reports a veteran saying they are well cared for but feel forgotten and note only occasional visits from Oklahoma residents.
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Sulphur
Harold Janeway
National Legion praise and Texas Oklahoma post plan
The national headquarters commends the Oklahoma and Texas Legion departments for progress in the membership drive that closed last month. A meeting is set at Davis Tuesday to organize a Legion post there amid ownership dispute over the Old Gray Mare and broader hospital relief efforts.
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Oklahoma
Texas
the Legion
State Departments
Davis
Legion
Pirates May Change Out Field For Waner In 1926
Pirates manager Bill McKechnie weighs benching a winning outfield to fit Paul Waner in 1926 if the Pacific Coast star proves ready after winter drills in Ada Oklahoma Waner Carey Cuyler could form 1926 outfield with Barnhart as reserve and Waner aims for a .350 plus average Waner’s stance adjustments noted while Barnhart praised as timely hitter at Pirates 1925 season end.
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New York
Bill McKechnie
Paul Waner
Pacific Coast
Waner
Ada
Okla
MecKechnie
Carey
Cuyler
Barnhart
Pirates
McKeown Proposes Cotton Tax Fund Aid to Confederates
Congressman Tom D McKeown introduces a bill in the U S Congress to distribute 50000000 from the cotton tax fund to Confederate soldiers sailors widows and widows of Federal troops. A copy was sent to Capt Sam Hargis of Ada and a Dallas Confederate veterans meeting resolution urged action. The bill awaits House committee review.
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Tom D. McKeown
Congress of the United States
Sam Hargis
Ada
Hargis
Dallas
House of Representatives
Oklahoma Legion To Send Christmas Packages To Disabled Veterans
The Oklahoma department of the Legion will mail a 2.50 Christmas package to all known disabled veterans in hospitals. National commander John R. McQuige is slated to speak at the annual convention of Oklahoma post commanders, adjutants and service officers in Oklahoma City December 18. The meeting, in the Representatives' Chamber at the state capitol, is expected to draw a full chamber per department adjutant Harold Janeway.
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Oklahoma Department of the Legion
Oklahoma
United States
John R. McQuige
American Legion
Oklahoma City
Representatives
State Capitol
Harold Janeway
Ardmore Prepares for Oklahoma Legion Convention
Harold Janeway department adjutant says Ardmore hosts the next annual Oklahoma Legion convention. The Ardmore post claims the city will have the best Legion convention ever held in Oklahoma and has appointed committees to start work on the programs.
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Ardmore
Harold Janeway
Oklahoma
Janeway
Pruitt Assault Conviction Upheld by Court of Appeals
Oklahoma City December 12 The criminal court of appeals affirmed the conviction of J B Pruitt charged with assault with intent to kill John Lyles at Pike City in May 1923 The defense contended Judge W F Freeman in Carter County district court gave insufficient and not wholly correct instructions.
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Oklahoma City
Criminal Court of Appeals
J. B. Pruitt
John Lyles
Pike City
W. F. Freeman
District Court of
Carter County
German Mail Robbery Claims 2.5 Million in Checks
Four mail bags with checks and securities were stolen from a train between Berlin and Hamburg last night. The bags contained American and other currency valued at 2 500 000 dollars. Authorities launch theft probe as trains halt for security checks.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Translation push to render all Shakespeare plays in Japanese
The project will translate every Shakespeare play into Japanese, aiming to widen accessibility for readers and students. Scholars note potential challenges in conveying meter and nuance while preserving original drama and cadence.
Christmas Buddy Fund forms from Ardmore bank climb collection
The Ardmore post reports a collection taken last Friday for a Christmas Buddy Fund. Proceeds will fund Christmas boxes sent to Oklahoma ex service members and families in need.
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Ardmore Post
Oklahoma
East Central Opens New College Building At OgdUgAngy
East Central marks completion of a modern 135000 dollar classroom building. If ordered furniture arrives on schedule the structure could be ready for service during the Christmas holidays. Officials moved to minimize disruption by occupying the space over the holiday period after a long fight for the appropriation.
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East Central
Oklahoma City
Teachers’ College
Pinchot Calls Legislature to First Special Session
Governor Pinchot ordered the Pennsylvania legislature to convene in Harrisburg on January 13 for the first special session in two decades. The proclamation lists regulation and control of the anthracite industry among the topics to be considered. Lindsay-Cotton ginnings reach the 9,000 bale mark.
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Harrisburg
Oklahoma to begin auto title certificate delivery
Oklahoma City December 10 news that 6 000 automobile title certificate holders will begin delivery December 15 as required by law for 1926 tags. The container costs one dollar with fifty cents for the container. no penalties for early buyers. The system aims to reduce theft and insurance costs and is modeled after similar measures in Indiana Ohio Missouri Colorado California. EL RENO tomatoes on 12 acres brought a local farmer 5 500 dollars.
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Oklahoma City
E. B. Guthrey
State Highway Commission
Guthrey
Highway Department
Oklahoma
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Colorado
California
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