Black Hand reign of murder broken up by arrests
LARKSBURG West Virginia police say a two and a half year Black Hand terror tied to murders and bombings across Clarksburg Fairmont Uniontown and nearby cities has been halted by the arrest of nine in the region and two in Pennsylvania. Police report written statements from suspects cleared up several killings and dynamitings including the deaths of Jimmy Papara Angelo Cambria John Lacava and others.
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Black Hand
Larksburg
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Uniontown
Penn
Pennsylvania
Madle
Baltimore
Lumber Port
Wera
Jimmy Papara
Jimmy Little
T Piecoers
Faimont
Angelo Cambria
John Lacava
Big Joe Cenito
Rocco Vergillions
Manjor
Ie G. T. Cainer
Wolf
L. D. Snyder
Tenate Debt Funding Measure Advances in House
The House finance committee approved the debt funding measure by 8 to 3 with a plan to ship it to the Senate. Leaders expect a midweek push but face potential clashes with the administration shipping bill as debate on debt negotiations looms. Republicans La Follette and Walsh oppose. Democrat Williams supports. committee Democrats backed the legislation.
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Finance Committee
House
Senate
la 'Follettee
Wisconsin
Emote
Walsh
Magnahugetts
Rhode Island
Mit
Willams
Mississippi
Democrats
Cepublican
Moere
Airplane Lands Safely in Croydon to Le Bourget Flight
An airplane flying through fog over Croydon and Beauvais completed a late Friday night landing at Le Bourget. The pilot followed signals and reported progress via wireless from the airfield near Daris. A beacon illuminated the field, aiding the subsequent landing as passenger service is expected to begin soon between Le Bourget and surrounding areas.
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Taris
Croydon
Mt Mady
le Bouret
Beauvais
Daris
le Bourget
Aid de le Bourget
Believe Negro Murderer Found in Georgia Case
A fragmentary report from Knonville Georgia states a sheriff and Crawford County officers identified a man as a Believe Negro murderer. The article mentions a slaying near Zaneber 23 and December events with tied details, but the text is garbled and uncertain about names and exact locations.
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Knonville
of Crawford Punty
Masaey
A' Bryant
Zane Ber
Father Tries to Kidnap Own Daughter in Juvenile Court
A father attempted to abduct his six year old daughter from her aunt in Greensboro. The child, now with Mrs. Fred Warwick, was placed under court protection. Judge J D Bradwant ruled the aunt keep the girl for six months pending recovery of the father Homer Suddeth formerly of Greene county.
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Homer Suddeth
Greene County
Fred Warwick
Thomas Street
Union Point
Suddeth
Greene
J. D. Bradwant
Hope Deal Appeal to Amnesty Influence Irish Leaders
London reports say English correspondents in Dublin believe amnesty appeals to Republican leaders may sway rank and file toward accepting lenient terms. Reconsideration among leaders seen as possible. Lynch’s reply blocked unconditional surrender but left door for talks. Dublin dispatch notes government pause on executions as a hopeful sign.
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London
Dublin
Ceca
Free State
Deasy
Kinard postmaster held in Georgia money order theft case
ATLANTA J T Alderman former Kinard postmaster is under arrest in Tifton Georgia charged with theft of blank money order forms from the post office he managed A $1000 money order cashed in Tifton is linked to the case T Hall remains held in connection with the investigation Alderman reportedly served as postmaster from 1923 to 1932 and was appointed in 1932
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Atlanta
J. T. Alderman
Kinard
Froyidays
Tifton
Joe Hopkingon
Boffide Nepector
T. Hall
Alderman
Athens Chamber of Commerce Campaign Advances Civic Reform
The Athens Chamber of Commerce proposes a broad civic revival aimed at community-wide expansion beyond mere membership. An intensive study by top leaders backs an educational campaign directed at every citizen to deepen obligations, foster patriotism, and connect commerce with social welfare.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Cams ‘Paign
Beat
Athens
Elks Adopt Nationwide Anti Dope Week Resolution
The Elks lodges unanimously approve a national anti dope week proposal urged by Exalted Ruler Sinek of Chicago. Grand Exalted Ruler Masters signs on as it passes lodges nationwide calling for presidential support and an international conference to eradicate the dope evil worldwide.
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Chicago
B. P. O. EB. Elks
Sinek
J. E. Masters
Elks
United States
Nlong
Immigrant Inflow Desired by Bethlehem Steel Leader
Chas M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel aboard the Olympic sails for Britain where he asserts admitting more immigrants could ease labor shortages. He argues that a steady influx of workers is a solution to current industrial difficulties and calls for more entrants.
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New York
Chas. M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Brigland
France
Plane crash claims two at Kelly Field in San Antonio
Lieut. Frank Honsinger and Sergeant Joe Kelly of Kelly Field were instantly killed Friday afternoon when their De Havilland combat plane plunged to the earth. Authorities report no survivors and begin investigation into the fatal incident.
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San Antonio
Tex
Frank Honsinger
Joe Kelly
Kelly Field
de Haviland
Iowa
Banner Herald to Merge Daily Editions in Athens
Andrew C. Erwin announces consolidation of The Banner and The Herald into The Banner-Herald with afternoon daily publication only. Reasons include overlapping homes, demand consolidation, reduced costs, and aim to raise combined circulation from about 3 000 per day to 6 000–9 000 while ending separate morning and afternoon editions.
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Banner-Herald
Athens
Morning Banner
Evening Herald
Ens
Vof
Daily
Strugs
S Uf
Tee Retes Ation Tee
Herpage
Fea
Andrew C. Erwin
BAM Politics at Tate University Abolishing Unfair Methods
Student factions at Tate University sign an agreement to abolish unfair practices and ensure officer elections based on merit and alternation. The plan, once driven by Mugwumpa and G. O. P., aims to end coups and schemes, with fraternities and notable figures guiding the new system. The article notes a page two continuation.
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University of Georgia
Mugwumpa
Speur
German corn use likely lower for year despite high previous demand
Berlin reports from American agricultural reps indicate Germany will not require as large a corn import this year. With alcohol production limited to 60 percent of prior levels, distilleries may need about 8 million bushels of corn, far below last year’s 30 million plus. A Macon report notes MD Wood’s alleged shooting of Paul Funderburk and wounding his sweetheart, with trial postponed.
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Washington
Germany
Berlin
Macon
M.D. Wood
Paul Funderburk
Rome
Georgia Day Observances Planned Across City
Georgia Day will be observed here with programs to mark the one hundred and ninetieth birthday of the Georgia colony founded by James Oglethorpe. Athens institutions plan suitable observances, including exercises at the State Normal School, which will also present appropriate commemorations and a Georgi a prod.
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Chas
E. Martin
Ternwinow
Georgia
Georgia Colony
James Oglethorpe
Athens
State Normal
Youth Arrested For Stealing On Clayton Street
Howard Small, colored, about 14, was arrested Saturday by Detective Chartla Sea-Slaves and charged with stealing money from the Clayton street store. The proprietor reports missing sums for weeks and suspects the colored staff. Marked money was found on Small. He will likely be tried by the juvenile court. Adjourns until Tuesday. Los Angeles session held for trial of George Edwin Joseph to recover $36,000 from Pauline Frederick.
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Howard Small
Chartla Sea- Slaves
Clayton Street
Small
Los Angeles
Cal
George Edwin’ Joseph
New York
Pauline Prederick
Picture Astrigs
Een Ten
Governor Hardwick weighs end to whip ban in convict camps
Georgia Governor Thas W. Hardwick said he asked Attorney General Napier for a ruling to settle the dispute over whipping prisoners in Georgia convict camps. He said that if authority to end such punishment rests with him, he would immediately ban the lash. The prison commission and act of 1906 give the commission power, but the governor may override with a direct order if rules require his approval.
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Atlanta
Thas. W. Hardwick
Napier
Goggia
Adid
State Prison Commission
tg @overnor
Hardwick
Cial Sak
Sas
Lord Cecil proposes international force for Nations League
Geneva dispatch reports Lord Robert Cecil's plan for a mutual fees treaty creating an international military able to act against aggressors. The proposal was referred to a subcommittee for further consideration, with technical opinion from the permanent League military commission to be sought in the interim. The session included Viviani and other diplomats discussing the measure.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Robert Cecil
Cs Lare
Toa
Permanent Military Commission
League
Coipaat
Meade
Viviani
Foreign decision on Smyrna harbor closure eases tensions
Turkish authorities delayed execution of the order closing Smyrna harbor to foreign warships of limited size. Officials in Washington and near east capitals expressed relief as American observers watched the move, fearing a clash between Turkish forces and foreign ships. A conference between U S and Turkish representatives in Constantinople weighed the action and its potential for broader hostilities.
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Washington
Atton
Smyrna
Smyrni
Constantinople
Ship Bill Drifts on Perilous Sea Amid Congressional Turmoil
Washington reports Congress adjourns sine die after three weeks. The shipping bill faces multiple amendments and a looming compromise among Republicans. President and White House discuss changes, with action delayed to next week as Chairman Lasker of the Shipping Board faces scrutiny.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Lasker
Shipping Board
Wilson Denies Merger Rumor Amid Backing Interests
New York reports that Wilson and Chicago Packers were forging a merger with backing interests, but officials denied the rumor. Thomas Wilson of the company stated no merger plans exist, and the matter appears unfounded according to press inquiries.
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New York
Wilson
Com
Chicago Packers
Thomas
Comi
Mayor backs baby bonds to buy city park
Mayor George C. Thomas suggests issuing "Baby Bonds" to fund a city park when general funds fall short. He argues bonds would not affect bond margins and could support a district fair on park grounds, with bondholders forming a committee.
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George C. Thomas
Ec c
Estate of Fayetteville man McAlister leaves cabin to Fuller kin
In Fayetteville North Carolina McAlister a 94 year old ex slave who died early Saturday left a will naming William Fuller of New York as heir to a small cabin and furnishings. The will was read after McAlister died in an accidental fire while living with the Fuller family after the war.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Willie
James
Mcalster
William Fulter
New York
Decusel
American Tobacco County
Pole
McAlister
Bustal
Fuller
Pullee
Lausanne Talks Highlight Turkish Delegation Role
A report notes the Turkish delegation aiming for progress at the Lausanne conference. The minister and aides traveled with the group toward Ane Mora, and the conference concluded without decisive links due to missing references and broader concerns about peace.
Negro Admits Fine Murders In Year State Ties Gulet Case
A historical blotter note reports a Black defendant admitting to murders in a specified year as state authorities outline a Gulet related situation. The fragmentary text confirms an admission and linked legal actions within the year.
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