Sanity and law in the Chapman case judged
Judge Edwin B. Thomas rules there is no right of incarceration and that society, via law, must decide punishment. Chapman seeks to avoid the death sentence through commutation. The piece notes potential Supreme Court review and frames Chapman as focused on dodging punishment rather than justice.
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Edwin 8. Thomas
United States District Court
Connecticut
Egainst Chapman
United States Supreme Court
Thomas
Chapman
Coolidge
Mall
Daily Celegraph Notices and Advertisements Summary
The clipping lists notices for clubs and organizations including meeting times and events. It mentions advertising rates and distribution details with Associated Press branding and various city references.
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Associated Press
New York
Kansas City
Chicago
San Francisco
Atlanta
Charity in the Face of Distress Excerpt
A 1918 reflection by Horace Maton notes that giving to feed the poor without compassion earns no merit. True charity requires mercy beyond mere almsgiving, elevating acts to a divine standard.
Republican Leaders Accept La Follette With Conditions
Republican leaders accept Senator La Follette as a party member but intend to test his allegiance. He is told he may stay if he behaves, with possible discipline if he abandons party principles.
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la Follete
We Were Doing Twenty Years Ago Today
The decomposed body of Mrs Eliza Reed Fielden, murdered with an axe, was found in her home about one mile from Pocahontas. Steril Mann arrived home from college to spend the holidays. Crockett Davison, prominent citizen, died at his home at Nemours. Ten years ago today Andrew 8. Alexander was elected potentate of Bent Kedem Temple. Mee Ollie McCall and A sompenen were married at Tass well. Attorney General A A. Lilly announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor.
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Pocahontas
Steril Mann
Crockett Davison
Nemours
Andrew
Alexander
Bent Kedem Temple
Mee
Ollie McCall
A. Sompenen
Tasswell
La Follette’s Stand Fractures Republican Ranks
The developments in the La Follette case favor him as he asserts independence after Congress opens. He avoids a Republican conference, describes himself as a progressive Republican, and gains some concessions from leaders without full adherence to GOP principles. He appears to be a growing challenge for regular Republicans as he matures.
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Congress
Our Daily Poem: Shamus O Keefe and Nanda Ananda
A poem recalls Shamus O Keefe a staunch Christian with a hard head and soft heart who fears nonbelievers yet clings to faith in Turkey Utah and America. It also features Nanda Ananda cultured and kind versed in mystical lore and called heathen on arriving in America.
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Nanda Ananda
Prinet
America
West Virginia Traditions and Modern West Virginia
An editorial argues West Virginia has rich traditions and achievements beyond eastern stereotypes. It urges documenting the state's unique history, culture, and notable people, contrasting Mountaineer lore with urban myths and calling for renewed civic responsibility to combat crime and social indifference.
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West Virginia
Old Dominion
New York
Mindistu
Greenwich Village
Parkersburg
Indictment of Indifference to Law and Rising Violent Crime
A fiery critique argues the American public tolerates law violations and bolshevik influence, blaming leaders and citizens for eroding government. It cites long-standing murder and crime trends, noting 11 000 homicides last year and comparing U S crime rates with other nations.
Fragmented Comedy Snippet Teases Los Angeles Dinner Costs
A garbled diary like note mentions a Los Angeles dinner at $60 per plate and quips about dress hints. It includes scattered social jests on winter poets and women’s manners, ending with a cashless satire on fur coats and the poor animals.
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Los Angeles
America the Young Nation Builds Its Great Edifice
An editor defends American progress and culture against European critics. He likens the nation to an army of workmen constructing a vast building and argues America will produce art and music in time. The piece also comments on the press, a vandalized car, and a defense of Red Grange.
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Propertio
America
Leries
Paris
Indianapolis
Munich
Minneapolis
Vienna
St. Louis
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White House Reception and Political Jokes Overseas
Last night in Ashington Charles P. Stewart reviews President Coolidge's White House reception for 1925 26 diplomats. He notes the Marine Band played less and the attire of men outshone the women, praises Mrs Coolidge's handshake, mocks Green's Florida bouquet rhetoric, and quips about Dawes and the Senate leadership in a satirical tone.
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Coolidge
White House
Marine Band
Noth Cale
Mobel
Capper
Frewcher
Senate
Charles G. Dawes
Absent-Minded Prof and Purchaser Roil Exchange
A playful dialogue features an absent minded professor asking about a kiss count and a purchaser quizzing battery prices. A German phrase Gesegemen adds a math twist as the joke circles around value conversion. Mable notes a distant lady in the crowd.
Good Will and the Era of Political Unity
The piece argues that despite talk of a new era of good feeling, politics remain polarized with debates over tax and agriculture minimal. It notes Democrats oppose Republican aims on some points while many Democrats would align with Coolidge on most issues. It compares U S legislative pace to Europe and urges faster action.
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Coolidge
Bacteria Good and Evil Warned by Public Health Service
The Public Health Service notes bacteria have beneficial roles such as aiding milk fermentation and soil mineralization, but harmful bacteria threaten foods and body health. It urges immediate disinfection of small wounds and medical care for deep or long cuts to prevent rapid bacterial growth and infection.
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Public Health Service
Fragmented overheard banter and questions spill in casual chat
A messy dialogue piece features snippets about watchful inquiry 80 years long, a tense introduction, a sunlit morning, and a hurt football incident. Several exchanges touch on kissing a stranger, a telegram about Harold, a broken nose, and a classroom joke about synonyms and spelling.
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Kellogg says Armon Grain in commission only
Chicago December 18 John Kellogg president of the Armon Grain Company declares the firm has no interest in grain markets anywhere and operates only on a strict commission basis. He responds to Buenos Aires inquiries about being in a bull market and awaits further advices before commenting on a market ticket service statement linked to Argentine wheat estimates.
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Chicago
John Kellogge
Armon Grain Company
Hispany
Buenos Aires
Kellogg
George E. Saunders
Gerpertes
Saunders Statement Provokes Wide Argentine Comment
In Buenos Aires on December 18 the vice-president of Armour Grain Company Mr George B Saunders faced wide response to his Chicago statement calling into question the Argentine government's wheat forecasts. Officials Gal lardo Mihura and President Alvear discussed the affair as Buenos Aires journals await ambassador Pueyrredon's reply for a rectification or denial.
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Buenos Aires
George B. Saunders
Armour Grain Company
Chicago
Gallardo
Mihura
Alverar
Ambassador Pueyrredop
Washington
Saunders
Kemmerer to Confer With Polish Government in Warsaw
Dr. E. W Kemmerer of Princeton University, an expert on government finances, will travel to Warsaw to discuss Poland's fiscal policy. The mission, announced by Dillon, Reed and Company, aims to bolster the nation's financial position amid reduced confidence after the Bank of Poland liquidated substantial gold reserves following 1924 harvest failures.
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New York
E. W Kemmerer
Princeton University
Warsaw
Dillon, Reed and Company
Bank of Poland
Ite
Kemmerer
Chile
Comprehensive Forest Conservation Sought
Senator Capper of Kansas introduced a bill proposing a comprehensive forest conservation system. It calls for extending national forests, using forest product revenue for government control, ensuring new timber growth, and reducing fire hazards.
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Washington
Senator Capper
Kansas
Canaries for Christmas Shipments from Liverpool
White canaries destined for the American Christmas market were loaded aboard the Star liner Baltic in Liverpool and sent to New York, part of export livestock shipments.
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Canaries
Star
Baltic
New York
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