Young Dorothy Ellingson Faces Murder Trial in San Francisco
In San Francisco a 16 year old girl named Dorothy Ellingson sits in a crowded courtroom after killing her mother to avoid a party. She faints and is cared for in a courtroom ante room as jurors near selection on the third day of the murder case. The defense and state battle over peremptory challenges while the trial lingers.
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Come
Senate
Stewart Runs Independent for School Trustee
In District No clear three-ticket race for the school trustee post emerges as Jack Stewart announces his decision to run as an Independent. He notes a split among allied friends and reflects on the impact of the move on his former allies and the local political landscape.
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Jack Stewart
Rus
Sruntee
Ated
Harvester King's Heir Seeks Laborer Role at Factory
An unknown heir to the Harvester King, grandson of the founder, takes a laborer job in a Chicago factory at three dollars per day. The move, details reportedly discussed by a board member, underscores a surprising shift from heir apparent to ordinary worker in a 1930s setting.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lothes
Victim in Cult Branding Offered Self as Sacrifice
Mer R. Sharlow, a claimed sacrificial victim in a local cult, allegedly offered himself to the Holy Ghost and endured branding. District Attorney Rothe released a confession from Mrs. Anna Rhodes, recorded on her sickbed, describing hot iron branding to form a cross on Sharlow and her husband’s presence. Rothe said warrants would be sought for Mrs. Rhodes.
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Associated Press
Oroville
Cal
Mer R. Sharlow
Edgar Rothe
Anna Rhodes
Rothe
Mra
Rhodes
Wreatigavion
Court Refuses Bail for Shepherd in Millionaire Orphan Murder
The court denies bail for Shepherd charged with murdering a millionaire orphan. New state purchasing agent J. E. Murphy of Butters succeeds J. B. Wood, to assume duties April 1. Murphy has extensive mining audit and purchasing experience, deemed eminently qualified for the state office.
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J. E. Murphy
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Murphy named state purchasing agent for Montana
Helena March 25 J E Murphy of Butte was named by Governor Erickson as state purchasing agent to succeed J E Wood on April 1 The governor also announced the reappointment of Dr C B K Vidal as president of the State Tuberculosis sanitarium at Galen Dr Vidal first headed the institution in 1919 and was reappointed by Governor Dixon four years ago The appointment was confirmed by the state board of examiners.
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Helena
J. E. Murphy
Butte
Erickson
J. E. Wood
C. B. K. Vidal
Galen
Vidal
Stewart
Dixon
State Board of Examiners
Murphy Named To Montanan Post In Helena Appointment
Murphy son of J Z Murphy prominent Jefferson county Democrat long active in Butte politics and the Silver Bow county party, wins a high level state appointment. He will depart for Helena soon, plans to keep residence in Butte. his background includes Postmaster at Boulder and service to the party’s speakers bureau at Helena.
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Helena
Jefferson County
Buttes
Cireten
Gasoline Explosion Kills Three in Quebec
A gasoline explosion at St Philippe de Neri near Quebec City caused three deaths. The disaster occurred in a residential area and authorities are investigating the cause while mourning neighbors and communities affected by the blast.
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ST. Philippe DE Neri
Quebec
Captain and Crew Drowned in Crashed Fishing Vessel
Crisfield Md March 26 Captain Caroll Marshall and the crew of three or four aboard the fishing vessel Routhland were drowned when their craft collided with a schooner whose identity will not be known until the vessel returns tomorrow.
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Caroll Marshall
Routhland
Former stenographer says judge took money from bootleggers
A congressional inquiry into Judge George Washington English heard testimonies alleging tyranny and oppression on the bench and that he shared money with B. Thomas, who had been appointed to lucrative posts. Mrs Grace Thayer testified she was threatened to stay silent as lawmakers clashed over the probe and requested more time to reveal details of the alleged payments.
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Associated Press
St Louis
George Washington English
B. Thomas
Grace ‘Thayer
Krapher
Thomax
Mone
William D. Holm
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Chateman
Thomas
Three Forks Fire Destroys Block Business Section
Three Forks fire wiped out an entire block in the business section, causing a loss of about 5000 dollars with insurance covering less than one third. The blaze started at 5 40 this morning in the rear of Andersons soft drink parlor, a two story frame building with residence quarters above. The fire department responded promptly to the alarm.
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Associated Press
Bozeman
Anderson
Husband Milked Coats At Breakfast Table Court Action
In a Superior Court session today Mrs. seeks a divorce from her husband alleging coercive behavior at home. The case involved a lighthearted claim about a goat at the breakfast table and was continued to tomorrow for further proceedings.
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Walt
Howe
Jurors Sealed For Chapman Trial In Connecticut
In Wakefield Conn March 2 Gerald Chapman a noted mall robber and jail breaker faces murder charges in the death of Patrolman Jamon J Skelly of New Britain. Eleven jurors are secured with one more to be chosen tomorrow morning. A photographer was held in contempt for attempting to take a picture in court and was released with a warning.
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Gerald Chapman
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Jamon J. Skelly
New Britain
Sury-plekh
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Decaune
Chapman
State Capitol Details Obscure in AP Dispatch
In Helena, Montana, scattered fragments from an Associated Press despatch reference a person named W. A. Clark and a state capital context. The text is incomplete, making specifics unclear about role, event, or date.
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State Capitol
Clark
Defense closes Teapot Dome case in federal suit
Cheyenne Wy March 25 The defense in the Teapot Dome annulment suit closed its case in federal court with arguments by Martin W Littleton famed for defending Thaw and Newberry He attacked government contentions that fraud was used in turning the Teapot Dome lease to Harry Sinclair and Mammoth Oil from Albert B Fall as secretary of the interior The government seeks cancellation of the lease A crowded courtroom reflected the high interest in the case continuing on Page 1 Column 8.
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Associated Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
Teapot Dome
Martin W. Littleton
Harry K. Thaw
Truman W. Newberry
Mr. Tleton
Harry ¥. Sinclair
Mammoth Oil Company
Albert B. Fall
Owen J. ‘Atlee
British proposal indorsed by Paris confidants in war talks
Allied dispatches report Paris backing a British backed German peace overture. Chamberlain and the British secretary discuss sending ambassadorial instructions while French officials remain skeptical. France must assess the German offer despite London endorsement of the move.
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House of Fcommons
Germany
France
Appointment of Woodlock sparks Senate battle
President Coolidge appoints Thomas Woodlock of New York to the Interstate Commerce Commission after Senate failure to confirm. Democrats Harris and Vietener vow opposition, signaling a strong fight next session. Potential clash mirrors Warren appointment controversies and raises questions on executive powers.
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