Juror Deliberation in Durango Wood Murder Case
The jury in Rod Day's murder trial for the killing of William L. Wood in Durango, Colorado, halted deliberations at 5 p.m. after a day of closing arguments. Day testified he fired in self defense. Defense argued Wood provoked and threatened Day, while prosecutors urged conviction. The courtroom was crowded and spectators observed from all over town.
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Associated Press
Durango
Col
Rod Day
Durango Democrat
William L. Wood
Durango Herald
Day
Wood
Barry Sullivan
Rod
Sullivan
B. Russell
George W. Lane
Too Many Coal Mines Warned by U S Commission
The United States coal commission states the bituminous coal industry is over developed and investors should halt new mining. It notes too many mines and miners serving a country that consumes only half the theoretical capacity, risking uneconomic mine working times for owners and workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Coal Commission
United States
Commission
November employment rise sets national record
The United States employment service reports November shows the largest employment increase for any month since January. Rail transport limits prevented further expansion while farm worker releases helped ease the common labor shortage. Gains occurred notably in iron and steel, metal, tobacco, textile, and oil sectors.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Employment Service
Union officials oppose ship bill at public AFL briefing
Twelve labor leaders from international crafts and state federations voiced opposition to the administration shipping bill. Samuel Gompers cited wide concern and potential harm. G. W. Perkins labeled the plan unsound and pernicious. William Weeks warned against forced passage. Daniel J. Tobin claimed broad class opposition across unions.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
G. W. Perkins
Cigar Makers
William Weeks
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Daniel J. Tobin
Teamsters’ and Chauffeurs’ Organization
Earthquakes Hit Kiushin Island Killing Dozens
Earthquakes on the Shimbara peninsula Kiushin Island killed at least 22 with unofficial tallies over 199 as houses collapsed and land sank up to three feet. Shocks lingered over 30 hours with Mount Aso blamed and Shimabara residents fleeing to Nagasaki for refuge.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Shimbara
Kiushin
Aomori
Hakodate
Fukioka
Mount
Aso
Shimabara
Nagasaki
Sakurajima Island
Unzen
Treasury to disburse record 1 day payments on Friday
Washington announces a billion dollar day as the Treasury plans Friday cash and security disbursements. Victory notes and maturing certificates will be redeemed or exchanged for new notes, with Treasury offering 4% two and half year notes and 3% three month certificates. Tax payments for the last quarter are expected to total about 275 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Finance Department
Treasry
Victory
Liberty
Mellon
The Saints Worship and The Beatific Vision
A discussion of saintly worship distinguishing dulia from latria, citing Trent and scripture. It argues saints in heaven intercede for us, cites Abraham and Jericho narratives, cites church fathers Jerome and Damascene, and appeals to reason by praising saintly deeds and virtues.
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Church
Jesus Christ
Council of Trent
Jeecus Christ
Abraham
Mambre
Josue
Jericho
Elias
Eliseus
Earth
Heaven
St. Jerome
St. John Damascene
St. John Damescene
God
St. Vincent de Paul
France
St. Peter Claver
America
St. Rose of Lima
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Don’t Let That Cold Turn Into Flu
An advertisement warns that a cold can develop into flu or pneumonia if not treated. It promotes Musterole a mustard-oil ointment that relieves congestion by stimulating circulation without blistering, applied with fingertips for a warming then cooling sensation. Available 35c and 65c in jars and tubes.
More Men Working in Middle West Cities in November
The United States Department of Labor report shows 225,029 men employed in 382 Middle West cities in November 1922, up from 217,276 in October, an increase of about 7,753 despite transportation and harvest delays. The district covers Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Middle West
United States Department of Labor Employment Service
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Narutowicz Named Poland's President by Assembly
Gabriel Narutowicz, long time cabinet member and foreign affairs minister, was elected president of Poland by the national assembly. Hisradical stance drew opposition from moderates in the diet, with prior posts including minister of public works and foreign affairs under multiple premiers.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Gabriel Narutowicz
Poland
National Assembly
Grabski
Ponikowsky
Liwinski
M. Narutowicz
Rail traffic holds at very high level as weekly data show gains
Reports indicate railroad activity remains strong with 955000 car loadings for the week ended Nov 25, up 28000 from a year ago. Steel output stays near 80 percent of war capacity while pig iron prices ease and steel prices stay firm. Cotton dips to 24 cents then recovers to about 25. Grain markets stay firm amid foreign development uncertainty.
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Associated Press
New York
Great Lakes
Federal Reserve Systems
Burch Freed After Trials on Murder Insanity Charges
Arthur C. Burch formerly of Evanston Illinois was released after multiple trials for murder and insanity. Juries on murder charges disagreed while insanity hearing jurors found him sane or harmless if insane, restoring his freedom after a long legal process in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Evanston, Ill
Bureh
Murd er Trial Timeline in Beverly Glen Case Ends
The murder of J Belton Kennedy at a Beverly Glen summer cottage led to indictments of Burch and Mrs Madalynne Obenchain. Burch faced three trials and Obenchain two, all ending with hung juries before Obenchain was released as the DA dropped the indictment.
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J. Belton Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Burch
Madalynne Obenchain
Obenchain
Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets Claim Flu Prevention
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets as a tonic and laxative that keep the system healthy to ward off colds grip and influenza. The cost is 80 cents.
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