Winter’s icy grip tightens across nation in cold wave
The nation braces as zero and sub-zero temperatures sweep from the Northwest to the Middle West and Atlantic seaboard. Deadly storms leave disruption to wires and trains, fuel fears rise in some areas, and radio remains the main link as weather grimly persists.
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Failure to List Jewels Costly for Dorothy Gish Case
Jewelry worth 8500 belonging to actress Dorothy Gish seized on arrival from Europe was returned to her husband James Rennie after he paid 12900 to customs. Rennie confessed he forgot to list the items on the declaration and accepted responsibility. Duties and a penalty explained the amount.
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Europe
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Joyous Songs 10 Be Heard in Butte Christmas Eve
Christmas carolers led by J. Floyd Ghormley and Mrs. L. B. Williams will entertain about 6,000 people around the community Christmas tree in front of the courthouse. The march begins in the business district at 6 p.m. and lasts 45 minutes, ending with a gathering at Broadway and Main where the Salvation Army band will escort the groups.
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Five Killed as Tree Falls on Auto Bus Near Chehalis
Five persons were killed and two injured when a tree fell across an auto bus on the Morton to Chehalis run, 22 miles east of Chehalis, Washington. The dead include Dan Shuler, an unidentified seven year old boy, a man named Chapman, William Kiser, and Buck Belcher. The injured, Mrs. Osborne of Centralia and Bay Belcher, were taken to a Chehalis hospital.
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William Kiser
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Centralia
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Oath of Office Filed by Judge Lynch Marks Long Service
District Judge Jeremiah J. Lynch of Silver Bow filed his sixth oath of office on December 16 ahead of a term that will push his total service to about 22 years. He has led department No 3 for the past five years handling criminal probate and juvenile matters. Carroll also filed his oath as he prepared to begin a second four year term in department No 2.
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Public urged to become familiar with Supreme Court deliberations
Solicitor General declares the public should study and understand the proceedings of the U S Supreme Court to enhance confidence in its high tribunal and its deliberations.
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Beck urges court reform and unity after crisis
James M. Beck told the Pennsylvania society of New York at the Waldorf Astoria that public confidence in the Supreme Court must be strengthened. He urged reviving public interest in court deliberations and creating cooperation among court, executive, and legislative branches to preempt unconstitutional legislation.
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Poison Case Heads to Jury in Christmas Eve Trial
Mount Vernon New York December 20 192? The fate of Lawrence M Hight former Innkeeper and clergyman and Mrs Elsie Sweetin charged with poisoning her husband Wilford Sweetin would rest with a jury on Christmas Eve or the day after. Attorney Nelson B Layman for Hight said the defense would continue to show his client is sane.
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Lawrence M. Hight
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
Nelson
Gompers Will Leaves Widow Dower Rights Narrow
Samuel Gompers probate filing shows estate largely to sons and granddaughters with minimal support to widow Gertrude A. Gompers under District of Columbia law. A prior cancelled will had left most to the widow. current documents note she is his lawful wife if married at death.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
Gertrude A. Gompers
Gompers
Gertrude Nevachler
New York
District of Columbia
Judge's mistake grants murderer extra days of life
In Columbus Ohio December 20 a justice error by Chief Justice Carrington Marshall delayed the execution of Joseph Clarence Kane for the murder of 7 year old Paul Prologe. Kane received 20 extra days of life due to a mistaken stay tied to a Cleveland theater case. Kane's mother appealed to Governor Donahey asking for a reprieve until after Christmas.
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Joseph Clarence Kane
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Carrington
Marshall
Ohio Supreme Court
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Paul Prologe
Donahey
Norman G. Kendall
Cleveland
Two Killed When Auto Drops 50 Feet
George Morris Beisler 42 and his 12-year-old daughter Mildred died when their car crashed through a guard rail and plunged 50 feet to the railroad tracks near Landingville Pa. The Pennsylvania Express then struck the overturned vehicle. authorities believe the pair were dead before impact.
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George Morris Beisler
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Landingville
Pennsylvania Express
Four Acquitted in Mail Fraud Case
A U.S. district court jury found A. W. Walker Harold Walker Sidsey Menasco and Hudrion Hopson not guilty in a mail fraud indictment. The defendants were officials connected with a bankrupt Wade Sommer company involved in stock sales.
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United States District Court
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Hudrion Hopson
Wade Sommer
Farm conditions declared better than for years
Washington report from the War Finance Corporation notes an improving agricultural picture. Most major farming districts are in better shape than in years, with bank deposits and reserves rising and farmers progress in reducing indebtedness.
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War Finance Corporation
Muscle Shoals Head of Senate Calendar at Holiday Recess
Washington December 20 The Muscle Shoals question stays atop the senate calendar as Congress recesses for Christmas. It has been before the senate since the session's opening under unanimous consent and will remain until a final vote is taken. Senators hope for a final roll call shortly after the holidays.
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Liberty Bond Continuance Sought in Mammoth Oil Suit
In Cheyenne Wyoming Judge T Blake Kennedy delayed ruling on a government petition to postpone the Teapot Dome lease annulment trial of Mammoth Oil. The hearing is set for January 6 with a decision likely after Christmas. The government cites bond reaction evidence and seeks access to Osler and others for conential information.
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T. Blake Kennedy
Mammoth Oil Company
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Kennedy
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Nah
Albert B. Wall
Osler
Atlee Pomerene
John W. Lacey
Martin W. Littleton
Mammoth Company
Pomerene
Premier Noli Cables Albania Frontline Gains in Kosovo
New York dispatch reports Premier Noli says Albanian troops retook Krouna in the Kosovo prefecture from armed bands of Jugo-Slavs. They captured one cannon a machine gun and 23 prisoners including three Serbian soldiers. Cable notes Belgrade government fomenting frontier trouble. Military situation satisfactory.
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Krouna
Cossovo
Belgrade
Three Travelers Die After Train Derailment at Chippewa Falls
A derailment caused by a broken switch sent a Minneapolis St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie train from a trestle into the Chippewa River. Eight people were killed or fatally injured as rescue efforts continued. Identified victims include Mrs. Jones Ilo City Iowa Charlee Pardoe Minneapolis Bar Spencer M J Spencer Seattle Kenneth Henderson Moose Jaw Mrs Florence Higns Minneapolis and Richard W Sharp Toronto. An unidentified woman remained. The wreck occurred as divers searched the submerged coach.
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New York City
Harry Jones
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Iowa
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Seattle
Kenneth J. Henderson
Moose Jaw
Florence Higns
Richard W. Sharp
Toronto
Hi Jackers of Sea Becoming Menace
Coast guards seek legal guidance from the Justice Department on handling rum runners turned hijackers. Officials warn the hijacker threat could shift from rum trafficking to cargo robbery, with state involvement and foreign-flag ships notable in the issue.
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Sister Arrives in Butte to Learn Brother Dead
Katherine Stepan travels from Austria to Butte to mourn her brother John Stepan shot to death last Sunday by Federal Narcotic Officer Edward Verner as he fled a car in front of Yesen block entrance during a confrontation with Mike Ladum and Josie Norick. Tony Stepan, missing work at night, and friends struggle to explain the tragedy as John’s burial took place Tuesday.
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