Greek man fined for wife beating defends brutal customs
Nick Davakakis a Greek man in police court says he beat his wife because of violent Greek church custom. Judge Whitty fines him 100 dollars and 50 days in jail after Patrolman Barney King arrested him at 611 Kemper Avenue. The case exposes alleged brutality, the wife’s testimony, and questions of immigration and cultural norms.
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Federal officers blocked by law on flag desecration cases
C P Stankard, knocked down on a Helena Butte train after insulting the flag, claimed American citizenship and avoided federal prosecution. Officials said seditious citizens cannot be charged under the president's proclamation and that cases against flag desecration fall to state courts, with federal action limited to aliens.
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Helena Butte
Jesse B. Roote
United States District Attorney
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Department of Justice
United States Attorney's Office
United States
Staniara
RATES SUSPENDED AND FLOUR PRICES RISE
Inland canoments report rates suspended across several regions, affecting cargo costs from Portland to Savona and the East. Flour in San Francisco trades at 2.60 a sack, 13.40 a barrel, after April price climbs blamed on wheat costs. Mayor Mitchel ends all night licenses in New York, closing late dancing, dining venues as drinks stop at 2 a.m. Bombs hit Zeeland Netherlands injuring three. Navy to use San Diego exposition grounds as training site with 10,000-man capacity.
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Roosevelt Seeks Immediate American Force for France
Col Roosevelt urges deployment of an American army to the French front without delay. He warns against delaying training at home and warns a split force would be a discreditable and inefficient move. Cuba praises U S aid and vows cooperation. Meriden bakers strike over wage contract dispute.
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