Jury Crocheting in Court Prompted by New York Judge
A New York state judge allowed a woman juror to crochet during a trial, praised as aiding thinking. The column argues equality before the law in court, humorously imagining swivel chairs and paper chains in jury rooms, and notes lawyers often delay in court appearances. It also mentions Harry Clifton recovering $150,000 after court action involving Lew Brice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalf
New York
Harry Clifton
Lew Brice
Grover Whalen
Whalen
Flo Ziegfeld
Empire State Building
Palr
Philippine laws urge reform as new commonwealth forms
Report highlights early Philippine congress acts including a ban on poll taxes, limits on candidates' nicknames and campaign spending, resigning to run, voter ballot marking rules, and measures for education, health, and labor. It notes pensions, taxes, and occupational fees, plus a slave to reform impulse as the island nation steps into independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Philippine Commonwealth
Philippine Congress
United States
South
Philippines
Mes
Bopar Bal Celeste
Zamboanga
Bongo Bill
Sulu
Cullen Leper
School of Agriculture
Manila
Secretary of Justice
Bryant Park Becomes Leafy City Retreat in Heat
Charles B. Driscoll notes Bryant Park's full verdure and shaded benches facing the Public Library from 40th to 42nd Street. He observes diverse foreign newspapers read by visitors, a bustling newsstand nearby, and lively street-scene vignettes of locals and travelers enjoying the park and its open-air library booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Driscoll
New York
Bryant Park
Fifth Avenue
Fortieth
Forty Second Streets
Library
Forty-second Street
Sixth Avenue
Chattanooga
Octacon House Mystery Echoes on Cape Cod Murder
Detective Asey Mayo pursues the Marina Lorne case on Quanomet as a left handed knife kills her. Pam Frye protects her truth while Tim Carr, Roddy Strutt, and a $50,600 ambergris dominate tension. Clocks roar through chaos after barn fire and a church bell tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asey Mayo
Cape Cod
Marina Lorne
Quanomet
Asey
Pam Frye
Tim Carr
Frye
Octagon
Marina
Tim
Jack Lorne
Roddy Strutt
Aaron
Mrs. Carr
Peggy
Pam
Peg
Ambergris Heist Fallout Darkens Octagon House
Pam laments losses after a barn fire tied to ambergris secrecy as Asey analyzes motives behind the blaze. Cumming notes village recovery while focusing on public distractions, reporters, and local drama surrounding the ambergris and its would‑be thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming
Asey
Pam
Ambergris
Octagon House
Asex
Fefler
Hanson
Quanomet
Aaron
Cummings
Senator Hemmingwell
Black Gull Bar
Nettie Hobbs
Answers to Cranium Crackers Question on Page One
The solution describes a flag being raised and lowered along a pole from near ground level to the top, traveling a total of 42 feet. The path includes 7 feet to the peak and 35 feet lower down, totaling 42 feet.
Tides Slow Earth Rotation Slightly Lengthening Day
Tides act as brakes on Earth causing a very gradual lengthening of the planet's rotation. The lost momentum is transferred to the Moon, making its orbit slowly grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidd
Mary
Matt
Merc
Earth
Moon
Summer Insects Endanger Health Warn Against Mosquitoes and Flies
In hot weather constant vigilance is needed against disease carrying insects. Flies breed in filth and spread germs. mosquitoes emerge from stagnant water. Keep homes screened, dispose of rubbish, drain swamps, cover rain barrels, and avoid empty containers. City and country residents share the risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaught Syndicate
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Amarillo Globe
Amai Texas
Amarillo
Associated Press
News and Business Department
Amarillo Globe Incom
Globe Wed
Eee Mail
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
the Globe
Utah
Frederick J. Pack
University of Utah
Grace Nel] Crowell
Lady Nancy Astor
North America
Dean Inge
London
John Hix
Slaves Ars Ser
Alabama
Conorese Hentucky
Arne
Vermont
Giovanni Martinelli
Martinelli
Metropolitan Opera House
Suil
George Rockwell
Doctor Rockwell
Boothbay Harbor
Maine
Providence
George
Madison Avenue
Rotary Ciuy
Harrington
Delaware
San Jose
Calo
Arthur Saxon
San Jose State College
Octacon House
Phoebe Atwood Taylor
Aaron Frye
Peggy Boone
Wael
Father
Gulm
Doc
Atalker
Donald Duck
Frankie Slaughter
Flatfoot
Sarge
Moon Mullins
Lord Plushbottom
Tarzan
Kayo
Crawfish
Emmy
Ree VM
Pat Off
He. 1
By Ching Trbvee NY Meer
Spader
Ulp
B. William Ferguson
McHavel
Machiavellian
Ay Neaservice. Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!