Automobile seizure in liquor handling upheld by court
The high court ruled that seizure of automobiles or other conveyances used to transport liquor is legal even if the vehicle owner is found innocent. The decision came as Chief Justice White was absent due to illness on "Decision Day." The case from Georgia was discussed as the court considered whether U S railroad administration immunity applied in a separate California damage suit.
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White
Washington. D. Jan
Seinture Oy
Supreme Court
Georgia
U.S. Railroad Administration
Supreme Court of California
United States Railroad Administration
Breaking’s author dies from burns in Louisville home
Lowieville January 17 Mine Mare ret Steele Anderson longtime critic for the Louisville Evening Post and author of several poems died last night from burns suffered January 2 when a dress caught fire before an open flame. Her poem The Breaking was read to American soldiers in France and in army camps at home as justifications for U S restraint in World War I.
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Lowieville
Mareret Steele Anderson
Louisville
Ping Post
France
Priewer
Death of Benefactress Mrs Cyrus Hall McCormick
Chicago obituary notes the death of Mrs Cyrus Hall McCormick wife of a director of the International Harvester Company after brief illness. She supported the Elisabeth McCormick Memorial Endowment Fund begun in 1908 to aid child welfare nationwide. Progeny and heirs referenced through the era.
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Cyrus Hall McCormick
Chicago
Aire
International Harvester Compact
Elisabeth McCormick
United State
Brion Cabinet Sparks Teases In Split Newsroom
Amid sparse copy a January 17 continuance notes a cautious wave of enthusiasm for Briand cabinet. Report hints at royalist and republican elements shaping the new ministry with potential changes before the chamber session scheduled for Wednesday.
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Evidene
Aayer
Simon Pire
Rosa
Storm Moving Eastward Reaches Cape Henry VA Coast
Warning of a storm moving eastward covers the coast as far south as Cape Henry Virginia. Fragmentary text indicates movement and affected areas along the shore with no clear timeline or intensities due to damaged OCR.
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Cape Henry
New Vert
Cape
van Te Heetpert
United States Protests Japan Over Naval Sentry Shooting
Washington demands reparations and safeguards to curb Japan's expansion in Asia while urging troop withdrawal from Windivestok as Tokyo-D.C. tensions over the Langtonby incident prompt debate in government circles. Diplomats in Tokyo report confidence in a peaceful solution despite public protests.
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Tokio
Jan
Associated Press
W. H H. Langtonby
Windivestok
Washington
Agin
Japan
Siberian
Siberia
Peace
Mara
America
Associated Pros
Far East
United States
Asia
California
Pacific
Kifforte
American State Department
Roland S Mortis
Langdon
Iberia
Lieut Langdon's Wife Reported To Die By Own Action
Jan 17 dispatch claims the Russian wife of Lt Warren A Langdon of Houston learned of her husband’s death in Vladivostok and committed suicide. The report, attributed to Reuters, is unverified and contains conflicting details about Langdon and his wife.
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Monite
Warren A. Langdon
Huston
Vladivostok
Hife
Reuter
Vindivestok
Churchill secretary to British colonies report scrambled
Fragmentary OCR text from a January dispatch mentions Churchill and a secretary to British colonies. The legible parts reference a figure related to Britain and colonial administration, with garbled phrases and names yielding no clear event or outcome.
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Churchill
Food and Fuel Law Remains after Senate Action
Washington Jan 17 The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the House resolution proposing repeal of wartime fuel and food laws. Under committee amendment the operation of the fuel and fuel contract deduction would be continued.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Burley Tobacco Returns to Lexington Market
Lexington resumes sale of burley and cigarette tobacco across Kentucky Indiana and Ohio after a 1 day halt. Growers sought higher prices prompting a brief market denial while manufacturers pledged to ensure a satisfactory market. Warehouses opened amid ongoing additions and buyers resisted extreme low bids.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Escort Arre Jewelry Theft Exploits Theatrical Night
Chicago police report a Cleveland woman Katherine L Gibbone lost diamond rings during a theater outing after an escort John Burke warned her of footpads. Burke allegedly fled, was arrested, then released. Police later recovered the rings, and Burke was rearrested and held.
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Katherine L. Gibbons
John Burke
Chicago
Pire
Katherine L Gibbone
Cleveland
Burke
Poolice
Polly
Franklin Birthday Observed by Silent Tributes
A partial obituary style note describes silent observances for Benjamin Franklin s birthday. The text mentions tributes near Philadelphia and a gravesite presence for Franklin and his wife, alongside references to a 21st anniversary of someone named Emma Wirth and multiple organizations paying respects.
Settlement on Contracts for Construction of Wooden …
A regional association seeks to settle claims over construction contracts for wooden structures. Officials propose court involvement instead of private settlement. Estimates place the involved amount between minor figures and substantial sums, with jurisdiction questions debated today.
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Oe Ae Association
Greeks Retreating Inantaninopie Engage In Confused Action
Fragmentary text describes Greek movements described as retreating and engaging in unclear actions. Mentions a commander and capital, with references to dates and a broader campaign. Unspecific and garbled, no clear outcome or places identifiable.
Congress to convene April 4 in Washington
President elect Harding is reported to plan a special session for April 4, after talks with Fordney in Marion Ohio. Fordney conveyed to Harding that the date relates to tariff revision hearings now under way.
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Washington, D. C
Dan
Harding
Congress
Ways and Means
Fordney
Marion
Whitman Expects to Get Detectives Before Grand Jury
New York May 17. Mayor Hylan and Commissioner Enright were summoned to appear before a grand jury probing Gov Charles S Whitman administration. Whitman said detectives will be furnished after today or by week’s end and questioned whether the commissioner’s letter followed any agreement with Hylan. Police records on stolen automobiles and strike caves were subpoenaed amid resignation rumors.
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New York
Hylan
Postes
Enryght
Charles S. Whitman
Enright
Cefeal
Whitman
Kanght
New York Fights Federal Control Over Water Power
New York Attorney General Newton moved to challenge federal authority over waters of the St Lawrence river setting up objections to a federal power commission application by twelve New York corporations to use the waterway for power. He argues the federal reach is limited to navigability and plans potential further action to test the Fair Water Power Law. The dispute proceeds at the Federal Power Commission in Washington.
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Alluny
Newton
Federal Power Commission
New York
Federal Commission
Washington
Hach
Dee
Boundary Stream
Rputedle
Cabinet possibilities visited Harding in Ohio
Marion Ohio January 17. Frank O. Lawton former governor of Texas and a 1924 Republican nominee was consulted by President elect Harding on early administration issues. Other guests included J L Hays Republican national chairman and Walter Feet and Hanting.
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Marion
Frank O. Lawton
Tinos
Dresident
Lerchlen Fae
J E L. Hays
Hayye
Hanting
Allen
Walter Feet
Arinwold
Itteburgh. Y
Jacob Nhe
Gaxey
Massiben
Uneny
ESPERANTO SCHOONER SALE PROMPTS MARKETING FEATS
A listing shows the Esperanto to be sold along with other schooners, including the Maine and a Canadian vessel, by the Gorton Tiefers Co. The ad notes a North Atlantic race heritage and secondary vessels on the market, with no clear bidding or closing details.
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Hetereter
Maes
Dan
North Atlantic
Tebertean Detawanns
Malifax
Gorton Tee Fichters Co
Older Boys Conference Opens in St Johnsbury
More than 500 attended the Older Boys Conference in St Johnsbury starting Friday night. Officers named include President Ralph B. Dwinell Montpelier seminary and speakers such as Rev G W Hinckley founder of Good Will Farm and Arthur Hewitt Plainfield Professor F I Jenks and Prof E W Weaver. Delegates toured Athenaeum Fairbanks Museum and Fairbanks scale works then heard Clarence E Shedd address at North Congregational church followed by a closing State YMCA service by Byron M Clark.
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St. Johnsbury
Ralph B. Dwinell
Montpelier Seminary
Harold EB. Swarey
Derwood L. Smith
Troy Conference Academy
Warren H. Adams
Burrand, Burton
G. W. Hinckley
Good Will Farm
Inckley
Athenaeum
Fairbanks Museum of Natural Science
Fairbanks Rcale Works
Clarence E. Shedd
North Congregational Church
Frank H. Sbrooke
St. Josubury Academy
Vermont State School of Agriculture
Leominster Boy Hangs Self Over Recreation Ban
A 16 year old Leominster High student, Oliver Carter Chaney, hanged himself in an attic near his home after his parents barred skating and a basketball game. The body was found by his father and a medical examiner indicated the act was likely driven by the banned recreation policy and related unhappiness.
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Leominster
Mass
Ebhume
Oliver Carter Chaney
George C. Chaney
Ratrinday
Whit Chaney
G . Norton
Fitchburg
Thitself
Harvard Negroes Stir Southern Track Plans Fallout
Harvard track plans to meet the Crimson team with two Black athletes faced opposition from the University of Virginia and the Naval Academy. Both schools said such a meet would be embarrassing and likely canceled or altered, prompting Harvard officials to pursue a limited spring schedule including a dual meet in Pennsylvania if feasible.
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Cambridin
Mass
Harvard
Mikmen
Dixon Vitte
University of Virginia
Natal Academy
Fred Wo Morse
Crimon
Clo
Harvant
Moores
Elarvand
Virginia
Annnapolie
Crimson
Naval Academy
Virgini
Ergre
speMar
Peneyivanie
Perth
Statement of E W Kent On Primaries Orange County
Statement by E W Kent discusses a printed piece titled The Voter of Orange County. It asserts John Warner Deabany Orange County state's attorney hired and acted without duty and never did, implying past actions about Mr Sherburne. The garbled text references public response and commentary on the matter.
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Vetere
Orange County
John Warner
Sherburne
Strike extends 1S wage war at five plants
Jan 17 Manchester New Hampshire reports United Shor Workers of America strike against W H Meirbeamn plants in Manchester Keene Newport Merrimack and Boston. Company severed relations with union offering direct pay through committees and wage cuts while union plans a tard contest led by John Flckerty. Pickets planned at MeKlwain factories to deter employees.
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Manchester
United States Shor Workers of America
W. H. Meirbeamn
Keene
Newport
Merrimack
Boston
Mass
United Show Workers
John Flckerty
Joint Council
MeKlwain Company
United Shor Workers
Textile Mills Show Some Improvement
Pawtucket Rhode Island January 17 textile manufacturers report improvement in business once restricted by labor schedules. Jinks Spinning resumed operations for 2400 workers on a four to five day week after a closure. Lorraine Manufacturing shifted from three days to five, Wrypoyset started five and a half days, Smith Webbing near full operation with 1160 workers, Potter Johnston Machine reduced hours but recalled 200 workers after suspensions.
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Pawtucket
Ko 1
Jinks Spinning Company
Toway
Lorrain Manufacturing Company
Wrypoyset Company Seniorig
Smith Webbing Satpany
Em- 1
Potter and Johnston Macline Company
Bok
Spaulding Students Raise Funds for European Relief
Spaulding high school students collected 584.77 to aid European relief. Stunt night and class fundraisers at Montpelier raised funds for Hoover fund relief, with a total of 487 plus 106.25 from events and volunteers, aiming to feed starving children in Europe and the Far East during a harsh winter.
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Birkle
Montpelint
Europe
Far East
Spaulding High School
Enill
Barte
Vermont
Hoover Fund
Sturt
Winifred
Hugo
FL Riclard
Abbiatti
Fourplore Orchestre
Alemni An
Pha
Boston municipal printing plant closes amid wage dispute
The Boston municipal printing plant stopped work amid labor troubles. Superintendent Lawlor said a strike was in effect while university officials claimed a lockout. About one hundred workers were idle as talks stalled over a 24 percent wage increase matching private sector scales. Mayor Deters refused to conform or negotiate a separate schedule, and Lawlor said wage hikes would be possible only after April, affecting city budgeting and potential plant closures.
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Boston
Charles S. Lawlor
Unive
Ts Hockout
Volont
Receinor Ortuher
Nent
Deters
Lawler
Lawlor Yall
Escapee Gordon Captured After Two Years At Large
Sheriff Allen and Chief Russell tracked down Gordon formerly known as Johnny Marta Garden at a lumber camp sixty miles from Skowhegan Maine. He had fled Rutland House of Detention while serving a four year term for assault and battery. He is now returned to Rutland to complete his sentence under Judge Ladd in the city court.
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Ean Jun Tivey
Gorden
Bing
Rutland
Mesault
Sheri James TH. al
Wintor
Sherif Allen
Watier
Patrick J. Russell
Skowhegan
Gordon
Talk of the Town report from Boon Saturday night
Mie LP Nouree traveled to Boon on Saturday night to attend the Adam Co interests and report on hospital aid and social happenings. The piece notes Pitkin at Leng hospital and several local residents involved, with detentions and moves among households and streets.
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Mie
Nouree
Boon
Adame Co
Mies Tiwetelut
Pitkin
Leng Hospital
Ber
Premeh Street
Bouteell
Miler & Varin
Milford Man Admits Murder In First Degree
January 17 Milford William J Best pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree in superior court arraigned on the December killing of his wife Dora Belle Best at their Milford home. He received a life sentence and heard it calmly.
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Milford
N. H
Manchester
William J. Best
Dora Belle Best
Best
Mrs Quint Freed in Homicide Case
In Bangor Maine the superior court returned a verdict of acquittal for Mrs Michael Quint of Enfield in a manslaughter case. She had been charged with killing Percy Campbell in her taser on September 1 following a ride with Campbell and his brother to Lincoln and after taking her daughters along against her wishes. The defense argued the shooting was accidental. The jury was out 15 minutes.
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Bangor
Michael Quint
Enfield
Percy Campbell
Campbell
Quint
Lincoln
Pew Changes Likely in Appointments
The Vermont Senate meets tonight with limited changes expected. Governor Hartweed may announce appointments later in the week to fill posts before February, while some commissioners feel uneasy. A planned junket was delayed, pushing potential trips to state institutions into next week.
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Vermont
Hartweed
Pinenta
Hartnitelin
Water supply failures affect city residents after outages
Many residents dependent on McParland springs faced water outages late yesterday and tonight as pump connections failed. Repairs restored supply by morning. In other news, about twenty friends hosted a farewell party for Mr. Bianchi at Jake B. Kelly's Liberty Street home before his two month trip to Italy and New York. The Moyers Walk-Over Boot Shop crew joined a trip to Milwaukee for a National Shoes Association convention attended by about 1000 shoeworkers from across the country, with fashion displays and discussions on pricing and production.
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McParland Springs
Peterhey
Waslule
Antonio Bianche
Jake B. Kelly
Liberty Street
Tmjoy
Jamet
Bianchi
New York City
Italy
Bieanchi
Kelly
Chough
Moyers
Heston
Nathoel Shoes Association
Miltuaker
Wis
Abbott
Alecia
Hart
Ives
Colom
United Speter
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Christ Church Burial Ground
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Hays
Older Boys
Oliver C. Chaney
Mason and Dixon Line
E. W. Kent
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Maurice Keough
Graniteville
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Jerry Keough
Barry City Hospital
Fred Letourjneau
Graniteville Road
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Beatrice Duquette
E. H. Bailey
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