Freeing of Several White Sox Players in 1919 World Series Trial
In Chicago Judge Friend's court the defense discredited seven days of state evidence and won tentative freedom for Louis Levi Ben Levi Buck Weaver and Happy Felsch while promising acquittal for Carl Zork Des Moines alibi witness Zelcer and Joe Jackson moves to dismiss charges against the Levi's and others. The defense aims to free Joe Jackson Eddie Cicotte Claude Williams and Swede Risberg tomorrow with further motions and witness testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis
Ben Levy
Kokomo
Ind
Joe Jackson
Eddie Cleotte
Claude Williams
Chick Gendil
Swere Risberg
Billy Maharg
Philadelphia
Bill Burns
Levi's
Zork
Folch
Zelcer
New York
Cleveland
Felsch
Boy 13 Enters 127th Day of Sleep Disorder in Kentucky
Loursville report says Michael Fitzgerald aged thirteen has been ill with sleeping sickness since March 22 and entered the 127th day without waking. He has been fed liquid food with water at intervals. Doctors say the case may set a record for a continuous nap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loursville
al Michael Fitzgerald
Young Fitzgerald
Fourteen Hurt in Wreck In Chatsworth NJ Train Collision
Fourteen people were injured tonight in a collision between a passenger train and a freight train on the Central Railroad of New Jersey at Chatsworth New Jersey twenty-one miles north of Winslow Junction Two engines derailed but passenger coaches traveling from Bridgeton to Red Bank stayed on the track Two of the injured are seriously hurt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammonton
N. J
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Chatsworth
Winslow Junction
Bridgeton
Red Bank
Senate Finance Committee Hears Divided Views On Fordney Tariff
Washington July 27 senators heard businessmen discuss Fordney tariff valuation provisions. Domestic manufacturers supported the plan while importers condemned it, marking a clash over duties assessment. Jacob Jong of New York testified for the manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Harply
Jacob Pe Jong
New York
Release of American Prisoners Demanded Across Baltic Circles
Riga reports that Secretary Hughes demand for American prisoners in Russia and Herbert Hoover's note to Maxim Gorky drive policy debate. Some Baltic officials advocate a strong stance including embargoes and potential port blockades, while Soviet press mocks Hoover conditions and Gorky’s ability to meet them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Riga
Hughes
Russia
Herbert Hoover
Maxim Gorky
Baltic States
Soviet Russia
State Department
Washington
United States
Mr. Hoover
Novy Put
Hoover
Governor Len Small Not Yet Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Chicago July 27 Governor Len Small indicted on embezzlement charges left for his Kankakee home after meetings with lawyers. Reports say he had not arrived back in Springfield, while Chief Counsel Albert Fink said no decision on next steps. Sheriff Mester noted authorities would await his return rather than seize him in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Len Small
Kankakee
Springfield
Albert Fink
Sangamon County
Cook County
Small
Henry Mester
Mester
State Bar Association Meets This Morning
West Virginia Bar Association members from across the state gathered in Charleston ahead of the thirty-seventh annual meeting opening Thursday at ten in federal court rooms. John J. Coniff will deliver the opening address on the bar and judge selection. Thursday's business includes officer elections and an Edgewood Country Club dinner at seven with D. C. Westenhaver speaking on free speech in war times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Bar Association
John J. Coniff
Wheeling
Edgewood Country Club
D. C. Westenhaver
Ohio
Fortune of Louis K Liggett Is Depleted
Boston on July 27 the personal fortune of Louis K Liggett head of United Drug Company and Liggett s International Ltd and involved in many other big businesses was seriously depleted A formal statement said his affairs were placed in the hands of trustees but the extent of impairment was not disclosed The two day market drop in United Drug Company stock was cited as the immediate cause to conserve assets for creditors losses dated over a year or more were related to sugar and other ventures affected by falling commodity values and stock prices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Louis K. Liggett
United Drug Company
Liggett
S International, Ltd
West Virginia Mine Workers Threaten Mass Influx Over Arrest
One hundred United Mine Workers of America members, all bonafide West Virginia residents, will be sent daily into Mingo county for organization after the arrest of union organizer C H Workman. Frank Keeney, district No 17 president, cites Governor Morgan’s permission and vows to fill every county jail in southern West Virginia if police arrests continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
Mingo County
Frank Keeney
Keeney
Workman
Morgan
Mingo
Teenager Charged in Wreck Near Glenburn
Fourteen year old John Arre of Glenburn, son of a huckster, was arrested in Scranton for causing the Lackawanna Limited wreck last Friday. He is held without bail on murder charges after two lives were lost and twenty seven injured. the railroad incurred about $100,000 in damages. The motive centers on a five eighths inch nut he allegedly placed on the rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
John Arre
Glenburn
Lackawanna Limited
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Norris Charged Machine Tactics in Senate Bid
In Washington on July 27 a bipartisan bloc backed the administration plan for agricultural credits as a Kellogg substitute, prompting Norris of Nebraska to denounce “political machine” tactics. He attacked the White House Vice President Coolidge cabinet and other officials while the war finance corporation would manage credits under Hoover and Meyer’s draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
White House
Coolidge
War Finance Corporation
Kellogg
Minnesota
Hoover
Meyer
Harding
Buckeye Steamer Destroyed by Fire at Buckeye Harbor
Steamer Buckeye owned by Captain Lewis Tanner burned in Point Pleasant West Virginia as onlookers watched. The vessel valued at ten thousand dollars had been moored for months and was being prepared to sail when the blaze started. origin of the fire remains unknown.
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Buckeye
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Lewis Tanner
Resolution discourages Sunday funerals in West Virginia
Huntington West Virginia July 27 A resolution discouraging Sunday funerals was adopted at the closing session of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association annual convention. It states that Christian people discourage Sunday funerals except in case of necessity. Officers elected for the next year were P A Simpson president R R Steele vice president Frank E Foster secretary and treasurer. The 1922 convention will be held in Wheeling West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia Funeral Directors’ Association
P. A. Simpson
Charleston
R. R. Steele
Frank E. Foster
Wellsburg
Wheeling
Divergence in Viewpoints Delays Supreme Council Meeting
French ambassador informs Lord Curzon that Britain will not yield on reinforcements for Upper Silesia. London dispatch notes allies to meet in Paris on August 4 with British experts already en route to assess the Silesian question.
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Lord Curzon
London
Supreme Council
Upper Silesia
M. de Staulaire
France
Paris
M. de Stanlaire
Massacre of British Troops Questioned in Commons
In London, July 27, Colonel Archer-Shee asked in the house of commons if truces for Ireland include notice of termination to prevent a surprise massacre of crown forces. Austin Chamberlain replied the government would ensure troop safety but would not confirm Archer-Shee’s research findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ireland
Lloyd George
Archer-Shee
House of Commons
Austin Chamberlain
Shipping Board Asked to Set a Price for Ships
The United States Mail Steamship Company offered to buy nine large passenger ships seized by the shipping board for alleged delinquencies in charter hire. E A Quarles said the line would use an option clause and requested Washington to telegraph a price.
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New York
United States Mail Steamship Company
United States Shipping Board
E. A. Quarles
Shipping Board
Washington
Telegraph
Japan Accepts Place for Far East Discussion in Disarmament Talks
Washington reports Japan agrees to participate in the disarmament conference and discusses far eastern issues, while urging exclusion of issues affecting only a few powers. Officials see progress toward preliminary negotiations to set time, place, and procedure for meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Japan
State Department
Tokio
Far East
Missing Bankier Traced to Chicago and Canada
Warren G. Spurgin, president of the Michigan Avenue Trust Company in Chicago, is reported missing. Private detectives say he has been traced to Montreal and possibly Toronto, with no arrest reported. Separate item notes Prince Axel of Denmark joining the mercantile marine as captain of the Asia for three years.
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Chicago
Warren G. Spurgin
Michigan Avenue Trust Company
Canada
Montreal
Toronto
Copenhagen
Prince Axel
Denmark
Queen Alexandra
England
Mercantile Marine
Asia
East Aetatic Company
San Francisco
Purdue President Dies While Rescuing Wife From Cliff
Banff Alberta July 27 Dr W E Stone president of Purdue University died while trying to save his wife who fell to a narrow ledge on a cliff edge Mrs Stone survived after eight days with little food though injured The body of Dr Stone remains wedged between rocks at the base of the crevice The couple had left Banff July 15 to climb Mount Banon as rescue teams report Mount Banon ascent started then Mrs Stone slipped and Stone descended to aid her before falling himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banff
Alberta
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
LaFayette
Ind
Mount Fanon
Paul Hertzog Dies After Operation in Martinsburg
Martinsburg journalist A Paul Hertzog died today after surgery at the Evening Leader office. He is survived by his widow and one son. Hertzog formerly lived in Grafton and Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Paul Hertzog
Martinsburg
W. Va
Evening Leader
Mr. Hertzog
Grafton
Clarksburg
Tax Revision Hears Begin as House Sessions Continue
Washington July 27 The house ways and means committee continues two more days of public hearings on the tax revision bill. Fordney predicts two weeks for drafting after final Treasury and IRS recommendations. The plan seeks repeal of excess profits tax and a revised corporate or flat income tax to raise 400 to 500 million annually, plus readjusted rates to 40 percent minimum and broader taxes to hit four billion in revenue. Three cent postage rate proposal draws attention for potential 75 to 80 million yearly gain. Postmaster General Hays cites study reports forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
Hays
Scotch liquor brought to New York in transit from Scotland
New York July 27 The Anchor Line sought to test Volstead act reach by bringing 18 000 cases of Scotch whiskey to New York aboard the Cameronia from Glasgow The liquor was bound for Bermuda A temporary injunction halted five cases held by federal marshals as arguments continued The matter may take time and officials ponder whether the unloaded whiskey can be seized under a new attorney general ruling barring liquor shipments through the United States
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New York
United States
Cameronia
Glasgow
Bermuda
Attorney General’s Department
Tax Bill Push Tops Congress Agenda For Summer Session
Washington July 27 The Harding administration aims to push the internal revenue revision bill ahead of the Fordney tariff measure and seeks swift passage of the tax bill in the House and Senate finance committee before adjournment. The plan delays funding measures and keeps the tariff bill in committee until after the tax bill is enacted. White House officials urged secrecy about the dinner talks with Republican leaders.
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House
Senate
Congress
Panama Canal
White House
Harding
Senate Republican Steering Committee
Treasury Department
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
No Decision Yet by Irish Cabinet
London July 27 discussion by all available Irish Republican cabinet members over British proposals for an Irish settlement yielded no decision. A communication from Eamonn De Valera to the British prime minister was reported, likely seeking clarification on doubtful points. Page three.
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Associated Press
London
Eamonn de Valera
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Happy Felgch
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Eddie _ Cicotte
Claude Wiliams
Day
State Bar Association
The
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Col. Archer-Shee
Mount Banon
Qeooian Congress
Smuts
South Africa
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