Halt Is Called On Sterilization In Iowa Court
June 24 1920 in Rheokuk Iowa Judge Smith McPherson voids Iowa 1913 vasectomy law as cruel and unusual punishment denying due process and equal protection The ruling enjoins the Iowa Board of Parole the warden and the penitentiary physician from enforcing vasectomy upon Rogolph Davis an inmate The decision discusses federal and state challenge to the statute for twice convicts and broader public policy including comparisons to castration and warnings about cruel punishment in accordance with the U S Constitution and state constitution.
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Rheokuk
Iowa
General Assembly
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
United Sates
McPherson
Rogolph Davis
State Penitentiary
Board of Parole
Walter I Smith
United States
John C Pallow
District of Kansas
Junge McPherson
William H Berr
John J Howe
David Mott
Iowa State Board of Parole
James Sanders
Austin F Philpot
Thirty Fifth Genertl Assembly
Comntamant i Als
State of Washington
Feiden
Pac Rep
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Smith
Board of Lyaminers
Iid
Thia
Buti
Judge Preston acted on mother request in juvenile case
The dispute over Judge W H Preston’s handling of Lola Easley a 14 year old girl who reported a white slavery tale centers on claims that he acted at the mother and friends urging. Easley was arrested after a raid bonded and rele ased on a vagrancy binding then freed by Judge Hills habeas corpus ruling. The Home for Wayward Girls received her later.
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W H Preston
Lola Easley
Ben Hill
Atlanta
Friends
Preston
Brown
Judge Hills Court
Wayward
Anary
Hull
Hardwick Club Formed by Friends in Clarke
In Clarke county Athens friends of Colonel Thomas Wo Hardwick organized a club in the offices of attorney Charley Jmorysmith to promote their United States senate favorite. The group will name officers later and begin canvassing for supporters. Ur Hardwick was asked to address the voters in Athens tonight.
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Athens
Sperial
Charley Jmorysmith
Thomas Wo Hardwuk
United States Senate
Clarke County
Ur Hardwick
Municipal Court Race Decided Today in Bibb County
In Bibb county a primary for county officers was held with notable opposition only in the race for the new municipal court judge. Incumbent Judge Augustin Daly faced rival Hugh Chamber in a spirited contest, with outcomes uncertain. Daly supporters claim a solid majority for the incumbent.
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Macon
Bibb County
Justice of the Peace Courts
Augustin Daly
Lugh Chamber
Memorial to VMI Cadets Marks Seventieth Anniversary
Alumni and cadets of the Virginia Military Institute celebrated today the seventy anniversary of the founding of the school. A painting was unveiled in Jackson Hall as a memorial to the charge of the Virginia cadets at the battle of New Market. Governor Spur t will address the graduating class at the final ceremony of commencement week tomorrow.
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Lexington
Virgina Wilitary Institute
Jackson Ball
Virginia
New Market
Spurt
Heat claims servant of Jefferson Davis in Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on June 24 Patsy Bryant an aged Negro woman employed as a servant at the old White House of the Confederacy the home of Jefferson Davis was found dead in her home this morning. The coroner pronounces death from heat prostration.
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Montgomery
Ala
Patsy Bryant
White House
The
Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Storm lashes Orlando with fierce electrical winds
A severe electrical storm swept Orlando Florida on a June afternoon, tearing down trees and damaging buildings. One man was struck by lightning as his clothing was torn from him but he is expected to recover. The central fire station roof was torn off and carried about a half block, as winds reached 66 miles per hour.
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Orlando Fla
Central Fir Station
Summer Weather and a Bizarre Cold Storage Claim
Hot weather notes report a humorous teaser about a Russian scientist Bachmetieff proposing cold storage for cattle and even humans a plan amid a heat wave. The piece blends spoofed science with daily weather facts noting record highs a dry spell since 1993 and the hottest early summer since 1898.
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Bachmetieff
Hachmetieff
Arctic
Crane
Dr Bachmetieff
Reniec
Pablia Hons
Kach Natieff
Lkely
Weacher
Frantic With Grief, Woman and Daughter Risk Lives in Flames
A midday fire heavily damaged the cottage of Joseph Fotou a Greek in Albans on June 24. Fotou asleep awoke to find his wife and 12 year old daughter trapped in flames. He dragged one outside then the other re-entered. His wife suffered severe arm burns and Fotou was badly burned on head neck and arms losing much hair. The family, new to this country, faced nearly total loss of possessions as the wife and daughter risked their lives.
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Albans
Joseph Fotou
Fotou
Mit
Stavn
Fran Nc
Boy slashed to death in quarrel over girl
Knoxville June 24 The dead body of Ered Satterfield 17 was found early this morning in Oakwood with seventeen knife wounds on the beds A few hours later Nelson Pack 17 was arrested and admitted the deed Miss Annie Humphrey of Oakwood reported the matter Officers said Pack claimed Satterfield threatened him and he drew a weapon after a lawn social The body lay within a few feet of where the party had been held
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Knoxville
Ered Satterfield
Oakwood
Nelson Pack
Annie Humphrey
Satterfield
Tach
Gas Works Laboratory Destroyed by Fire in Atlanta
The Thurmond Street branch of Atlanta Gas Works was nearly wiped out by a blaze early Wednesday. The lab housed paints oils and other combustibles and firemen fought the flames for several minutes. Estimated loss stands around $1300.
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Thurmond Street
Atlanta Gas Works
Negro woman held in Powell burglary case
Annie Barlow a Negro servant at Dr John H Powell’s 840 Peachtree Street was arrested after ransacking the house for cash and jewels. Decoyed Mrs Powell away by a fake call, a chase ensued with Venable pursuing the thief who fled with gowns and furs. Jewelry valued at $1000 reportedly involved.
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Annie Barlow
John H Powell
Peachtree Street
Esterday
Mra Powell
Powell
Atlanta
Venable
Peachtree
Seemie Powell
Cit
John Black Hamby
Vickery
Jim Palmer
Paimer
Jenable
Buckhead
Peachtree Heights
Falmer
Buckhead Heimg
Peachtree and
Courteenth Street
Barlow
Peet
Teshirer
John Foster Held on Tigering Charge in Local Case
John Foster, previously convicted of keeping whisk, faced a new charge after police found four half pints of corn whiskey hidden in the ceiling of his basement pressing club on Nat West Mitchell Street. Fletcher Thomas appeared in court claiming purchase of the whiskey in Montgomery Alabama and storage at Foster's premises, but lacking corroborating evidence, Foster was fined in costs and bound over on a $200 bond.
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John Foster
Moon
Warrick
Nat West Mitchel Street
Fletch ‘Thomas
Montgomery al
Fosters Press Ng Club
John Poster
Andere
Missing Columbia Boy Sought by His Father
A Columbia South Carolina youth, about 0 years old, 145 pounds with dark complexion and hair, left home and reportedly traveled to Atlanta. His father Leo Hicks has come to Atlanta seeking his son, who has always been contented, and no explanation is known for the sudden departure.
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Mla Hicks
Columbn
Atlanta
Leo Hicks
Hicks
Local youth faces abrupt family disruption in hometown shock
A Columbia High School graduate, described as a homebody, is at the center of a family disturbance following a sudden action by an unspecified party. Wr Hicks and relatives are deeply unsettled by the development, noting no prior signs of roving or restlessness.
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Columbia High School
Hicks
Admiral Fletcher arrives with Dolphin at Key West harbor
Lieutenant Commander Ralph Earl commands the Dolphin with Admiral Fletcher and staff arriving in Key West harbor from Vera Cruz this afternoon bound for New York. They will sail from New York to Washington after coal and provisions. The Dolphin sails tomorrow.
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Admiral Fletcher
Key West
Fla
Dolphin
Ralph Earl
Veara
Vera Cruz
New York
Washington
Miss Cora Neal Becomes Girl Scouts Secretary
Rome GaMiss Cora Neal longtime secretary to Martha Berry at Rust College takes the post of secretary for the Girl Scouts in Washington She is a Georgia graduate with strong organizational gift and experience in local development
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Cora Neal
Girl Scouts
Rome
Sears
Seerstats
Martha Berry
Rusty
Neal
Chim
Misa Neal
Georgia Gatard Oo
Sharter Dilege
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Henry II
Goldsmiths Listers of
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Whitton
Berga
Blackstoke
Maier &Berkele,Inc. Diamond Merchants
Whitehall Street
Hardwick Club
Clarke
BSIBB
V. M
Heat
Storm
Orlando
GAS Works
China
Peerleas
Colt
Toliet
General Supply Co
East Alabama Street
Tigering
Columbia
Eiseman Bros., Inc
Palm Beach
Daily Express
Palm
Priestley
Share
Bangkok
Novelty Bowl
Manhattan
Umon
Halmers Poros
Bilmy Isle Garments
Twapteca
Umon Namsooh
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall
South
Halftone House
Southern Engraving Company
Henry W. Grady
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