Jury seated for Ruth Snyder murder trial in New York
The New York jury panel for the Ruth Snyder murder trial reached a final sworn panel of six jurors after five days of questions. The selection focused on married men, with several exemptions for life-in-prison or death-penalty views. The jurors named include William F. Young, Charles B. Neisner, and Hido McCabe, all married, along with Robert B. Kraemer and Herman Bolwerg, among others, as the trial moves toward Monday proceedings.
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Border tightening order targets aliens at entry points
An April order tightens immigration controls along US borders with Canada and Mexico. Signed by a Labor Department official, the policy heightens scrutiny at ports of entry and aims to curb unlawful entry while prioritizing lawful processing and enforcement actions.
Alaska pilots search for missing plane crew near Barrow
Special dispatch from Ir Banks Alaska reports Graham the pilot and Ben Etelson planning a pickup at Beechy Point 160 east of Point Barrow. Their flight across the ice to gas depots reportedly began near Barrow on March 2 with an unrecovered wreck beyond the timel of their cautious attempt.
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Shaw Humiliated by Shakespeare Fund
George Bernard Shaw says he feels humiliated by England's effort to raise money for Shakespeare in America. The American Shakespeare Foundation launches a $1,000,000 drive to restore the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-on-Avon, destroyed by fire last year. Shaw, via a message, criticizes English fundraising and joins Stratford mayor Archie Flowers in appealing to English speaking America to save the heritage.
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George Bernard Shaw
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América
Playweight
American Shakespeare Foundation
Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Stratford-on-Avon
Shakespears
America
Archie Flowers
Germany
Bridgeport Tap of hammer and 33000 shock
Bridgeport news notes a tap of the hammer bringing 33000 in a hearing or project. Mentions costs tied to a sidewalk near Avitt and a city case. Several items cover legal actions, dismissals, and local planning steps across pages 1 to 80 with various city actions and court notes.
State to take over Stratford Street highway route
Hartford April 22 East Main street in Stratford will join the state trunk line highway system. A favorable roads committee report says the one mile shortcut runs from near Weatogue Country club to a point just west of the Washington bridge, aiding paving of the Shelton Stratford road and linking Shelton to Milford.
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Mexico Departs Six Catholic Church Leaders
Mexico City April 22 AP Six top Catholic bishops and archbishops were deported to the U S border after government agents seized them from their homes and put them on a train to Laredo. The expelled leaders include Archbishop Jose Mora Del Rio and Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz Flores, among others, amid government charges that the episcopate incited unrest and aided attacks such as a train assault in Jalisco. A trio of priests and a League for the Defense of Religious Liberty delegate were cited as ring leaders. The action, plus new censorship, removes Mexico’s foremost church officials from public life.
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Laredo
Jose Mora del Rio
Mexico
Leopoldo Ruiz ¥ Flores
Michoacan
Salvador Uranga
Cueragraca
Ignacio Valdespino Y Diaz
Aguassaliente
Gerardo
League For the Defense of Religious Liberty
Jalisco
Pascual Diaz
Tabasco
Francasco Orozco Y Jiminez
Guadalajara
Republic
Borodin Flees China Amid Cantonese Tensions
April 22 report says Michael Borodin, Russian adviser to the Hankow Cantonese regime, is headed overland toward the Transiberian railway to avoid arrest if he travels via Shanghai. Known in Chicago as Michael Berg, he was branded a disturber of the peace by factions of Chiang Kai-shek’s moderate Cantonese.
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Hankow
Shanghai
Borodin
Chicago
Michael Berg
Chiang Kai-Shek
Nanking
Gibson designated for arms conference
Washington April 22 AP final decision on naval personnel for the Geneva three power arms conference in June awaits the return of one of two rear admirals in Geneva for the preliminary disarmament commission meetings. Minister Hugh Gibson heads the delegation and will oversee the three power talks. Admiral Jones or Long are expected to join the Washington delegation after returning from Geneva.
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Marathon Dance Stopped by Police Ends With Ten Couples
In Los Angeles on April 21 ten couples shared a $1000 prize after health authorities halted a long endurance dance marathon once 360 couples began and only twenty remained. Exhaustion led to multiple collapses and one appendicitis case as dancers moved from Venice Beach to city halls and back.
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Venice Beach
Dodge Fights Reporters on Arrival in San Francisco
Horace E B Dodge Jr of Detroit, son of a former auto magnate, faces assault and battery charges after a clash with newspapermen aboard the steamship President Madison on arrival from Honolulu. He knocked down a cameraman, wrecked a camera, and fought reporter Tom Mcdonald before being jailed and released on $500 bail.
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Horace EB. Dodge, Jr
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Islands
Dodge Alinut
Tom Mcdonald
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Grand Jury Actions Raise Liquor Case and Street Widening Disputes
In New Haven April, a second federal grand jury indicted ten individuals and two corporations in a million dollar liquor conspiracy. Defense argues the grand jury acted illegally due to a non-member stenographer’s presence, seeking quashment. Separately, Stratford avenue widening faces heavy damage claims from property owners, with Morris Friedman reporting a $14,060 loss and others warning of widespread losses as appraisals proceed.
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Charles E. Pickett
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John J. Cullinan
David Croldstein
WICC Changes Wave Length Allocate to Avoid Interference
Federal officials issued a temporary permit for WICC to operate at 282.8 meters 1060 kilocycles 500 watts, replacing the former 285.6 meters 1050 kilocycles 310 watts. The move likely avoids interference with WBYQ in the Bronx and hints at a later permanent assignment. In another matter a zoning dispute between Louis Cocozza and Deputy Coroner Henry Stevenson was settled, litigation dropped, and both parties agreed to amicable operating terms for the Coleman street apartment house project.
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Starlight Amusement Park
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Henry J. Stevenson
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Self-styled actress murdered on coast in San Francisco
Frances Trigton a 25 year old wife of Rey Listen was shot to death in a rental apartment under the name Milas BF Tiny Thames. The self described actress attacked her assailant with an auger blade after a struggle before he fled down the hall waving a pistol as frightened residents looked on.
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Ban Francisco
Frances Trigton
Rey Listen
Japan declares 21 day moratorium on all payments
Tokyo reports a government edict and Privy Council approval suspending all payments in Japan for three weeks to ease financial crisis. The measure, extending to Korea and Formosa if needed, includes a potential Bank of Japan guarantee of up to 260 million yen and a diet session set for May 3 to decide further steps.
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Viscount Takahashi
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Formosa
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Bank of Japan
Baron Tanaka
Pratt Freed of Cruelty Charge in New York Trial
The New York trial ends with two of three judges voting to acquit Mrs. Everett S. Pratt of cruelty charges for alleged beating and burning of her six year old adopted daughter Roberta Jane. Roberta remains in care of the Children’s Society as her case goes to a Monday hearing.
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Everett S. Pratt
Des Moines
Laws
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Childrena Society
Children's Court
Monany
Methodist Laymen Elect Hawley Vice President
George S Hawley was elected vice president of the laymen’s association of the New Fast conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at the annual meeting in Brooklyn He serves as a delegate from the First Methodist church and is president of the Bridgeport Manufacturers' association and vice president of the Bridgeport Gas Light company New Haven and Brooklyn figures held officer roles in the event including treasurer and secretary positions.
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Flooded Arkansas Mississippi rivers leave hundreds stranded
Reporters in Pine Bluff and Helena describe scenes of thousands marooned on rooftops and levees as floodwaters surge across Arkansas and Mississippi. Dozens perished and 76,000 homeless as crews race relief boats to amid widespread devastation along routes near Kneowhen's Landing, Hughes, and Greenville, with new dike breaks threatening further breaches.
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Eastman funds dental clinic center in London
George Eastman of Rochester has endowed 350000 pounds for a London dental clinic center modeled on the Rochester facility. Dr H J Burkhart announced the plan here, saying the clinic will be modernized with American Wren standards and linked to the Royal Free hospital. London dentists expressed strong support for the project.
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Red Cross seeks five million for flood relief
Washington April 22 AP. The Red Cross in collaboration with four cabinet members led a campaign to raise 5,000,000 for Mississippi valley flood relief. President Coolidge issued a proclamation urging contributions as 75,000 people were left homeless in the disaster. The cabinet committee from Hoover Motion Wilbur and Davis framed the appeal after reviewing Red Cross reports.
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Trumbull Asked To Sign Salary Bill
Governor John H. Trumbull faced a Danbury Republican Town Committee petition from five of eight members urging him not to veto a bill that would raise Danbury court officials salaries. The original measure would raise Davis from 1800 to 2500, Beers from 1890 to 2500, and Hallock from 1000 to 1200, with an amendment securing 1500 for Hallock. The bill advanced through the Senate and House and awaits the governor's signature.
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Borah Invited to Inspect England by Lord Derby
Manchester England April 22 Lord Derby at the Chamber of Commerce banquet extended a cordial invitation to United States Senator Borah to visit England. The remark was made amid a light exchange with Ambassador Alanson B. Houghton present. Derby praised Borah as a prominent political figure who often questions whether England is an ogre and invited him to come and stay as long as he desires.
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Pola Negri Announces May 3 Wedding Plans
An American article reproduces a radio gram from Pola Negri and Prince Serge Modivant aboard the liner Aquitania. They announce their marriage set for May 3 at Chateau Ruell Serancourt, detailing the engagement and venue.
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Princ Serge Modivant
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Zaniboni Italian War Hero Sentenced to 30 Years
ROME April 22 AP The Fascist military tribunal set up by Mussolini found Tito Zaniboni a valorous once Socialist deputy guilty of plotting to assassinate Mussolini and of initiating an insurgency on November 6 1928. He received 30 years in prison, loss of public office and other penalties. General Luigi Capello was found guilty of complicity with similar penalties. Ulisse Duce was given one year and one month. Other defendants received varied terms or acquittal. The tribunal was headed by General Contnued on Page Thirty-Four.
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Washington Bank
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Paya
Weather Bureau
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Euet
Ted Croas
Page
Wothy Miller
Pape de Runyon
Snydre-Gray Sonther
Page Joredin Mecing
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Supreme Court
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Luigi Capello
Ulisse Duce
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Coolidge Greets Cuban President in Washington Meeting
President Machado of Cuba visited Washington to deliver a goodwill message, and President Coolidge responded with a reiteration of friendly U.S. intentions. The exchange followed diplomatic custom between nations as both leaders expressed mutual amity.
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Machado
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United Co
Movie Cameramen Drown in Washington State Blast
Three motion picture cameramen drowned in the Columbia River near Stell Wash while filming a blast cutting Rock formations for the Ocean Beach highway. Dolph Internation photographer of Seattle Dolph rem dolph of Seattle his brother and Arthur Barnett of Longview were swept away by a ten foot wave and drowned.
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Arthur Barnett
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