Myrtle Chapman on Trial in Woodyard Case Ends Without Thrills
The Myrtle Chapman retrial in Bluefield, West Virginia, for the murder of Hoge Wood yard proceeds with defense resting and physicians detailing the disease and its effects. Testimony includes mother Lilly Giles describing her daughter's behavior and prior attempts to separate her from Wood yard, plus cross examination about jealousy and a contested confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Chapman
Hoge Woodyard
W. Hi. Wallingford
Ben Bird
Lilly Giles
Woodyard
Giles
George Fretwell
Bluefield
Mr. Lee
Connor Yost
Lee
Dillon
J. C. Akers
Pajamas Sold to Public After Armistice Sale
Washington reports 40 000 suits of pajamas made by American women for French troops were sold in the United States at 2 45 a suit. L A Bicknell of the Red Cross told a House war committee they were donated to the army and sold by the liquidation committee, with French speculators later selling them to Americans who stripped the Red Cross insignia.
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Washington
France
L. A. Bicknell
Red Cross
House
Army
Calder Blames Priority Orders for Housing Shortage
New York on Feb 5 Senator William M Calder chairman of the senate reconstruction committee blamed priority coal shipments for the national housing shortage. He said the interstate commerce commission preference disrupted building materials, raised local building costs, and nearly shut down the industry. He charged credit expansion went to trading and profiteering, not houses or railroads, and urged tax policy changes to redirect capital back to permanent welfare.
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New York
William M Calder
Senate Committee On Reconstruction
New York Association of Real Estate Boards
Interstate Commerce Commission
Calder
Utah Lawmaker proposes meat ban in public places
Representative James Ivers Jr. introduces a Utah bill to prohibit eating meat in public places on Fridays and to ban selling meat for Friday consumption. The measure targets Ash Wednesday style observation and public spirit.
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Salt Lake City
James Ivers, Jr
Utah
Griffith May Be Tried for Murder
Charleston West Virginia February 5 Attorney General E T England says Griffith now jailed for life at Braxton county may be tried for murder in Mason county if indicted The opinion notes authorities may move him for trial to allow capital punishment He is also linked to the murder of Henry Lucas in Maundenville and the Roush boat theft case Governor Cornwell received a telegram confirming the prisoner is held at Moundsville and confessed to the Henry Wacas murder and the Roush case.
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Charleston
W. Va
W. H. (Oly) Griffith
Braxton County
Mason County
E. T. England
England
Ira Roush
Point Pleasant
Griffith
Maundeville
Henry Lucas
John J. Cornwell
J. Z. Terrell
Moundsville Penitentiary
Griffih
Henry Wacas
Young Roush
Church Membership Record Highlights Local Survey
In McColl South Carolina the town population 2129 is cited as a world record claim amid a church survey. It reveals only two men and a boy not members, with twelve years as the minimum age for membership while the women were unanimous.
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McColl
S. C
Jury panel at Matewan battle trials remains incomplete
In Williamson West Virginia on February 5 the circuit court adjourned after examining twenty nine jurors all of whom were disqualified. The panel remains two names short and jurors will be recalled next Tuesday for rigorous examination. Hundreds of officials and witnesses traveled from across the state as the Matewan battle case involving twenty one men proceeds.
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Williamson
W. Va
R. J. Bailey
Pineville
Wyoming County
Albert C. Felts
Matewan
Ireland's Republican Army Leaders Speak on Operations
Dublin reports an unnamed Irish republican army officer known as Colonel X gives AP a detailed interview. He denies Strickland's claim of dismemberment, argues attacks rise with organization, and foresees expanded operations and weekly military communiques despite limited current communications.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Associated Press
Strickland
Crown
Wireless messages reveal no response on Mounts fate
New York reports wireless messages from the Mounts, a Morgan line steamship, failed to yield a reply after a fog collision with the Moorish Prince. Officials say damage appears slight and Mounts likely continued to New Orleans as fog ties up harbor and two people die in fog related crashes.
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New York
Morgan Line
Mounts
New Orleans
Naval Communications Station
Former taxi driver found dead at Snow Hill mine mouth
Eldridge Nichols, 29, once a Charleston taxi driver and mine watchman, was found dead at the mine mouth in Snow Hill. Coroner Dr. Will Black ruled death from excessive use of a patent headache medicine. Nichols faced murder charges in a Richmond death case and the inquest is set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Charleston
Nicholas County
Kanawha Intermediate Court
Black
House Overrides Wilson Veto On Army Cut
The House voted 271 to 16 to override President Wilson and halt enlistments until the regular army is reduced to 175000. The veto message followed swift House action as debates moved to the Senate where a two thirds override was anticipated.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Mondell
Wyoming
Wingo
Arkansas
United States
Congress
Senate
Bee
Texas
Bland
Virginia
Campbell
Pennsylvania
Cleary
New York
Coady
Maryland
Eagan
New Jersey
Fisher
Tennessee
Igoe
Missouri
McAndrews
Illinois
Minahan
Pell
Baker
California
Sims
Tague
Massachusetts
Weaver
North Carolina
Wheeling
Utah
Lee
Georgia
Regulation of coal industry to stabilize prices urged
Dr George Otis Smith told a Senate committee the coal industry needs regulation to prevent prices from rising or falling sharply. David Wing cited cases of as much as 7.91 in profit margins on coal costing 4.12, with 1.72 per ton as the lowest price noted. Senator Reed pressed Smith on aims to stabilize by limiting competition, comparing it to Rockefeller practices.
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Washington
Senate
Calder
George Otis Smith
Geological Survey
David Wing
National Coal Association
Association
Senator Reed
Dr. Smith
Reed
John D. Rockefeller
Horrors of gas warfare debated in House fight
In Washington a heated House debate over a 1.4 million dollar army chemical warfare appropriation featured an amendment to reduce funds to 1 million dollars that was rejected. Rep Montague warned gas destroys civilized warfare while Rep Sisson urged overwhelming force and high casualties to deter enemies as the session neared adjournment.
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Washington
B Fe
Chemical Warfare Service
Army
Representative Montague
Virginia
Montague
Sisson
Mississippi
United States
Uncle Sam
Mr. Sisson
Representative Fields
Kentucky
Brown U Frowns On Laxity In Dress
Providence R L Feb 5 The Brown University student body launches a movement against extreme dress and undue freedom at dances and social functions. Representatives say the action aligns with trends at other universities and aims to preserve conventional restrictions without opposing modern dancing.
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Providence
R. L
Brown University
Penrose backs proposed veterans bonus amid tax debate
Senator Penrose told an American Legion delegation he would favor higher federal taxes if needed to fund a cash bonus for war veterans but doubts passage in the current session. McCumber, in charge of the House bill, said action may be deferred if tax terms cannot be agreed, as Legion officials discuss the issue.
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Washington
American Legion
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
McCumber
North Dakota
F. W. Galbraith
Cincinnati
Gilbert Bettman
Legion
The
Yankees Buy Site for New 75,000-Seat Stadium
New York Feb 5 Purchase of a ten acre site for the New York American club home and playing grounds was announced by Colonel Ruppert and T L Huston owners of the club The nine to ten acre plot lies across the Harlem river from the Polo Grounds and was bought from the William Waldorf Astor estate Plans drawn in Cleveland call for a Yale Bowl style stadium with three sides completed initially and temporary bleachers at the far end from home plate Capacity is set at 65 000 with expansion envisioned as funds allow Though dedication is not set the club hopes to open the 1922 season building will start when materials are affordable
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New York
New York American Baseball Club
Jacob Ruppert
T. L. Huston
Harlem River
Polo Grounds
William Waldorf Astor
Bronx
Rupret
Plan to Build Four High Speed Navy Airplane Carriers
Washington hearings reveal steps toward a fleet of modern naval airplane carriers. Senator Gerry proposes four ships at up to 24.6 million each, while Representatives Britten and Oliver push two carriers funded by shifting limits. Army Air Service General Mitchell warns Britain guards data. advocates unified air service. Senate probes Borah resolution to halt naval build six months as Sims and Fiske oppose.
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Washington
United States Navy
Congress
Gerry
Rhode Island
House Naval Committee
Britten
Illinois
Oliver
Alabama
Mitchell
Army Air Service
House Committee
Great Britain
Massachusetts
Iowa
United Air Service
Air Service
Army
Navy
Navy General Board
T. T. Craven
Naval Aviation
United Service
Senate Naval Committee
Borah
W. 8. Sims
Bradley Fiske
Pittsburg Births and Deaths Reported in 1920
Pittsburg birth total reached 14,694 with 979 non-resident births. The birth rate excluding non-residents was 24.9 per 1000, while the death rate stood at 16.4 per 1000 and natural increase at 8.5. The youngest mother was 13 and the oldest 52.
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Pittsburg
W. H. Davis
Entry Declared For Championship of the Seas Race
The undaunted a three masted schooner yacht owned by Francis Mayer commodore of the Atlantic yacht hub has entered the international race for the championship of the seas cup offered by King Alibert of Belgium. The race begins July 4 at Sandy Hook New Jersey and ends at Ostend Belgium.
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New York
Francis Mayer
Atlantic Yacht Hub
King Alibert
Belgium
Sandy Hook
N. J
Ostend
Senate Approves 200000 For Guarding Seized Liquor
In a sundry civil appropriation bill Senate approves a 200000 item to pay for guarding liquor, seized automobiles, and other property under prohibition enforcement. Wayne Wheeler testified about more than 250000 gallons of liquor and 1 million dollars worth of autos seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wayne B. Wheeler
Governor vetoes Montana teachers oath bill
Helena Feb 5 Governor Dixon vetoed a Montana bill requiring teachers in schools and colleges to take an oath of allegiance to the United States. He called the measure unconstitutional and said it would foster political heresy hunting.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
United States
Dixon
Gold Strike Reported on Cook Ranch Near Agate Neb
Rich gold ore valued at 35 dollars per ton is said to have been struck by an oil drilling outfit on the Cook ranch near Agate Nebraska. Heavy snow and travel disruptions hinder details from the site.
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Omaha
Neb
Cook Ranch
Agate
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