Broadway Producers Face Mayor's Cleanse Order
New York Mayor Walker summoned Great White Way producers to city hall and warned that if their stages are not cleansed of immorality a legal censor will stalk Broadway. Attendees included Cohan, Belasco, Frohman, Hopkins, Brady, Selwyn, Golden, Shu bert, and Harris, with Harris absent in Connecticut.
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New York
City Hall
Walker
Sam H. Harris
Connecticut
George M. Cohan
Monroe
N. Y
Lee Shubert
Arthur Hopkins
William A. Brady
Daniel Frohman
Edgar Selwyn
David Belasco
John Golden
Broadway
Mob attack on attorney in Lyons sparks martial law warning
The flogging of attorney Wimberly F. E. Brown by hooded men near Lyons, Ga prompts Governor Clifford Walker to threaten martial law if courts fail to curb outrages. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan leader Nathan Bedford Forrest denies Klan involvement, offers a reward for suspects. A special Toombs county grand jury session is set for January 17 to probe the incident and prior violence tied to Willie Wilson’s July shooting. Brown, beaten and warned to leave the county, says the mob wore Klan-like regalia and aimed to punish him for prosecuting the Wilson case.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Wimberly FE
Brown
Lyons
Clifford Walker
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Georgia
R. N. Hardman
Louisville
Toombs County
Willie Wilson
Wilson
Macon
Forrest
Norris Accused of Planning Trap
Continued from page one, the trial saga includes Murdoch debt and defense figures. Testimony reveals Dayton Moses, tied to Simpson, suggested withdrawing a accusatory remark. Mayor Meacham denies an organized drive to prosecute the minister for murder. Funds of 18,000 dollars were spent for special prosecutors. Hoe cites motive linked to Chipps’ death during a dispute with Dr Norris. Norris’ trial is set for January 10 in Austin. J M Mitchell of the Carnegie UK Trust notes rural demand for literature exceeds urban demand.
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Dayton Moses
Simpson
Dr. Norris
Meacham
Trinal
Austin
President backs Nicaraguan stand protest against US actions
A formal protest by Nicaragua accuses Rear Admiral Latimer and the American naval command in Nicaraguan waters of censorship and violating international law. The state and navy departments deny knowledge of such steps. Senate Foreign Relations Chair Oborah delays decision, awaiting a personal investigation before briefing Congress after the holidays. The White House rejects charges that the landing aims to bolster President Diaz or weaken the Sacasa faction, asserting Latimer acted to protect American lives and property.
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Puerto Cabezasistrict
Latimer
Nicaraguan
Navy
Ierah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nicaragua
Kellogg
Oborah
Congress
White House
Central America
Diaz
United States
Sacasa Group
Mexico
Cannibal Pact Details Told In Shipwreck Tale
Kelly testified about McKinley’s collapse after days at sea with scarce water. He described fights to restrain the old man, two washovers, and guarding a tiny water supply. On day eight Mel Winley died and Kelly claimed he carried out their agreement to share flesh.
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Kelly
Lfe
McKinley
MacKinley
Mel Winley
Bontragt Org Seeks 28 Day Extension For Delayed Work
The Bontragt organization plans to sue over delays as general contractor C. Goddard seeks a 28 day extension from January 15 to finish work on a project opposed by supervising architect Herman Kemna. Kemna and the board note lathing shortages and heating delays, with estimates that the job cannot be finished in 28 days. The board referred the matter to the county attorney and will reconvene to seek a legal opinion.
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C. Goddard
Herman Kemna
Goddard Uoged
Butte
Lathers’ Union
Goddard
Kenina
Kemna
Great Falls
Kemma
Ellis Paint Company
Arnold-Grett Company
B. M. Tindsay
California
Baldwin
Gertrude Ryan
George J. Martin
J. G. Ningsdale
Monroe
Hugh McLaughlin
McKinley
Arnold Company
Arnold-Brett Company
Dorhofer Company
C. Cc. Goddard
Association of School Trustees
Helena
Strangler Linked To Slayings Of Portland Seattle Women
The Kansas City killings of Mrs. Germania Harpin and her baby, and Mrs. Bonnie Pace, are linked by police to the same strangler suspected in Seattle and Portland deaths of women who offered rooms for rent. Investigators note signs of struggle in the Kansas City room and similar patterns across the Portland and Seattle cases, with no clear motive identified.
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Associated Presse
Portland
Ore
Germania Harpin
Kansas City
Bonnie Pace
Florence Fithian Monks
Seattle
Blanche Myers
Beata Withers
Grace Fluke
A. Grant
Oregon
Washington
Bootleg profits shrink as law evasion expands
Captain Welliver notes bootleggers face dwindling profits with many failing to clear $500 after years of big scores. He says top establishments keep thriving while others move down the street after raids, as some cities sell vile liquor and people refuse to drink it. Judge Bourquin adds that forcing decent pricing and access strengthens law enforcement.
Deputies Chosen by Sheriff-Elect in Silver Bow County
McLeod outlines duties and nonpartisan aims as sheriff-elect vows equal service to all citizens. He lists 17 deputies from diverse nationalities, including English German French Irish Italian and Welsh, with Carl Engel as clerk and Angus McLeod as undersheriff chief at Black Rock mine. Staff selection faced 300 applications, balancing county city representation and high standards.
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Bow County
Black Rock
Angus Bs. McLeod
Carl Engel
Butte
Republican County Central Committee
Lincoln Republican Club
Tom Driscoll
Bert le Due
MacGinniss
Tom Sturtridge
Centerville
al J. Gies
Imperial
Mystic Shrine
Richard H. Davis
Tom Davis
Montana
Rotary International
Charles Shoemaker
George McKenzie
A. J. Greenough
Frank K. Mutch
M. T. Dougherty
Dan &. Konrad
Batt Arigoni
Walkerville
Hill City
Silver Bow
McLeod
Walsh on League of Nations and world peace
Senator Walsh of Montana speaks at Woodrow Wilson club dinner, argues US should stay out of the League of Nations though it could aid peace. He says the league is a strong peace agent but America’s nonparticipation may have limited its effectiveness. He notes European issues dominate, and America could still influence humanitarian aims from isolation.
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United States
Walsh Democrat
Montana
Woodrow Wilson Club
Wilson
League of Nations
Europe
League
America
Red Men Children Attend Christmas Party at Eagles Hall
Two hundred children, sons and daughters of the Red Men and the Pocahontas order, were guests at a Christmas tree program in the Eagles' hall. Each child received candy, nuts, apples, oranges and a toy from their elders, and recited a Christmas verse when receiving their gift. The event ran from 6 to 11:39 PM with solo and dancing acts by members of the two orders.
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Red Men
Pocahontas Order
Eagles’ Hall
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Great White Way
Norris
Cal
Carnegie United Kingdom Trust
Nigaraguan
U. S
Hoherman
Bontragt Org
Miss Ryan
Harpina
Chasseurs
Harpin
Teachers’ Pension Fund
Beadle and
Wallace
Mountain States Amusement Company
Pare
Sherife-Elect
Angus McLeod
Mr. McLeod
Silver Bow County
Sdes
Keepipg
Walsh
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