Immigrant factory girl wins $30,000 settlement in Chicago divorce
Dorothy Ravan Towne, wife of J Aernt Towne heir to a tobacco and Towne Lock fortune, secured an $8,000 property settlement in Chicago after alleging extreme coercion and threats to life to force a divorce. Testimony described beatings, a pistol threat, and the husband’s intent to kill. the couple wed in 1910 and had earlier separated. The case included replevin actions and a later separation suit, with the court noting the husband’s wealth and denying further alimony beyond the settlement.
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Immant Factory
J. Aernt Towne
Tfe Ale and
Towne Lock Company
Imagramtord
Chicago
Towne
Pand
Tole
Dorothy Ravan
Kieve
Ruasland
Joseph Sabbath
Townes -Imoniay
Trowne
Dla
Tow
Half Cassurs Naval Commander in Chicago Trial
A fragmented report recalls naval commander Hal Evans of a Grins Naval Training Station and Captain Evans as mandant. It mentions a Stevenson affair with charges, a six week sentence, and a reference to a steamship incident and prison. Names include Ripley, Page, and Samumgyy.
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Chicago
Fargasen
Evans
Eaetel & Ripley
Bacute
Grins
Pasitte
Ripley
Samoa
Columbus Monument Lost Two Puerto Rican Towns in Dispute
In Aguada and Aguadila Puerto Rico jealousy over a Columbus monument, erected in 1883, caused blame trading after the structure vanished last week. Base records disappeared too as police from both towns investigated. The monument honored Columbus's 416th landfall anniversary.
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Columbus Monument
Juan
Porto Rico
Aguada
Aguadila
Columbus
Culebrins
Haul attempe to see ue FLNuriet strong emilee house
A scrambled page note mentions a courtroom case, a divorce to Chicago with $30,000, and an abandoned property issue linked to a marine tank for the Peruvian government. It references injuries, an arrest or trial, and several unrelated civic items on Page 1.
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Beidgapore
Emilee
Wan
Alfred Tarding
Chicago
Doge
Fairfield
Peruvan
New London
New Tamdin
Puget Weatport
Vasa
High Front Foot Value Set by Real Estate Board
The Real Estate board at Algonquin club announced the city wide front foot values with the highest at 4750 dollars and 4730 against 5090 previously. Connelly and a committee revised about 40 percent of the district values to date while the board debated a water rate increase proposed by Bridgenort Hydraulics, which was not acted on after some members questioned the rate's justification.
Wet Senators Challenge Days to Referendum
Washington April 21 wets urged a national referendum on prohibition after three weeks of Senate prohibition committee hearings. Senator Edge Republican New Jersey and Senator Brace Democrat Maryland argued for modifying the Volstead Act while Senator Bruce predicted wets would soon hold a Senate majority. The pair pressed for a simultaneous referendum on the Volstead Act and the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Washington
Mary the Wetslain
Senate
Senate Prohibition Committee
Edge
Republican
New Jersey
Brace
Democrat
Maryland
Idee
Mater Bruce
Feidenve
Congress
Dg@eo
Drys
Bruce
Coleagues
Committee votes for radio control bill in Senate
Washington April 29 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee approved the Dill bill to create an independent commission with full power over broadcasting. Indications point to an early favorable Senate report. The House has passed a related measure, while administration allies seek an advisory committee to work with the Commerce Department. Secretary Thaves objects to recent congressional statements on radio wavelengths.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce
Senate
Cnollee
Ran Ia
Commerce Department
House
Thoves
Congress
Inferior New England Harvest Feared in 1926
Worcester Massachusetts April 29 An inferior New England harvest in 1926 is feared due to delayed spring planting three weeks beyond normal. Weather improvements are needed at once says George F. Story manager of the Worcester County Extension Service. Early results will strain this year s crops in the region.
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Worcester
Mass
New England
George
Story
Worcester County
Peru submarine launched at New London amid ceremonial miscue
At New London on April 29 the Peruvian submarine was launched with sponsor Mrs. Monge, wife of Admiral Woodward, amid a ceremony that featured splashed wine and a chaotic moment as a cigar mishap caused a blaze and the crowd reacted. Officials from Peru and the United States attended, with naval officers and the submarine builders present.
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New London
London
Peruo
Mig
Etleut Amd
Bulbling
Wife Beater Faces Public Whipping By Sheriff
James M. Kingsimore, to be whipped by the Sheriff for assaulting his wife, awaits a dawn verdict and believes he will endure 45 lashes due to nine thongs. The case, drawing on colonial era practice, unfolds under Sheriff John B. Pates as Kingsimore questions the frame up and complains of publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimone
James M. Kingsimore
Gail Kingsmore
Kingsmore
German Funds Steal Alleged by Garner in House
Washington reports Rep Garner charges a $5 million theft from German funds held by the Treasury, with bonds and certificates turning over $2.4 billion in four years. He challenged Rep Mulls to prove the accusation, claiming a grand larceny complex and citing a reliable source.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Representative Garner
Texas
Garnets
Representative Mulls
New York
New York World
Treasury
Mils
Garner
Dying Victim of S-Boat Explosion Named Matlock
Sylvester Earle Matlock fireman first class is reported dying at the base hospital from injuries in an S-45 submarine battery room explosion last week. Four men died and eight others are in the hospital. Matlock has both legs broken and internal injuries. kin listed as Mr and Mrs Newton Lewis Matlock of Charles Town. Claire Daniel Vellus electrician first class was buried in Cedar Grove Receiving Yard after his death Saturday. he has a sister Marion Mae Hoffman and father Daniel Rellik. Navy keeps search for rehire fires with no burial until after Decoration Day.
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New London
Sylvester Earle Matlock
Matlock
Navy Department
Hhis
Newton Lewis Matlock
State Street
Charleswen
Claire Daniel Vellus
Cedar Grave
Marion Mae Hoffman
Keno
Nev
Daniel Rellik
Atlanta
Gia
Electrician Fellds
Whittemore Returns to New York for Trial
Richard Reese Whittemore, jewel thief ring leader, arrived in New York from Buffalo guarded by five detectives and was taken to the Tombs prison. He faces a New York trial on robbery charges after a Buffalo jury’s disagreement on a murder case. Authorities may seek Maryland extradition to stand trial in Baltimore for killing a prison guard during an escape. Maryland must ensure a strict security cage. Whittemore and his father arrived from Buffalo and, despite photographers, he greeted the scene with interest while awaiting proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Reese Whittemore
Uniq City
Buffalo
Tombs
Whittemore
Distriet
Perera
Smith
Maryland
Baltimore
Pecora
Mary~land
Als
Fawleig
W. Whittemore
Ruffale
Crescot
Liege
Governor Smith Better 32 Stowaways Found After Illness
Albany dispatch reports Governor Smith recovering from meningitis after a boy’s rest in the mansion ends his vacation illness. He opens work on bills with George L D Graves, as measures await his signature. A maritime disaster near Marseilles details 82 Arabs aboard the Steamship Kerravh, 11 dead, 5 injured, with many rescued.
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Smith
Albany
N.Y
iGovernor Smith
Executive
Absecon
Y. George LD. Graves
Tve
Tamearran
Injured Plane Flight Delayed Pilots Safe At Barrow
George H. Wilkins and pilot Ben Eilsby, with the Alaskan crew, reached Point Barrow after a 10,000 foot mountain crossing and a 13 day radio blackout. Barrow rescuers, including Er Hammond and Robert Waskey, delivered a portable radio to reestablish contact. The overland Dog sled party guided them through fog and near disaster as their plane’s right wheel missed a snowbank and the propeller split during the perilous ascent.
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Tatabanics
Alaska
Aption
George H. Wilkins
Ben Elelsby
Point Barrow
Liarrow
Robert Waskey
Overland Party
Itt
Hammond
Detroit
Arctic Expedition
Barrow
Fairbanks
Endicott Mountains
Chorus Girl Freed On Shooting Charge
Edith Parker, a chorus girl, was acquitted of a charge of violently assaulting RB, Alan Davis. The verdict prompted the defendant to collapse as she left the courtroom. The case traced to July 7 in Henry Wage’s apartment during a gathering with Davis and Melville Anderson. Davis was wounded and treated in hospital. Davis aiding in the case led to Parker’s release.
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York
Edith Parker
Davis
Alan Davis
Henry Wage
Ff Gribble
Melville
Anderson
Misa Davis
Dav
First Wife Sues to Break Mexican Divorce
Haverhill Mass April 2 CAP John I Irowaed former saled Qressing manufacturer reputed to be wealthy was named defendant in two civil actions for separate support by Mrs Margaret Howarth Histy FH Dolan of Boston. Counsel said Irowaed obtained a divorce in Mexico in February and had married Mrs Filmere Phillips of Maile wakes.
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Haverhill
Mass
John I. Irowaed
Margaret Howarth Histy FH
Dolan
Boston
Afra
Howard
Wownard
Mexico
Filnere 38
Phillips
Mailewakes
Vanderbilt heir seeks offers to save newspapers
New York April 29 Five offers were made to aid Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr to raise 300000 to avert a crash of his newspaper chain in Los Angeles San Francisco and Miami Florida Dudley Field Malone said He disclosed one bid for 1000000 for an unnamed Vanderbilt paper and four other offers were from unknown buyers Malone said stockholders will be asked to elect a new board after 39 day notices as the Vanderbilts who have invested over 14106000 reportedly refuse further support with Clarence Darrow advising the family
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Los Angeles
San’ Francisco
Miami
Forida
Dudley Field Malone
Iegal
Vanderbilt
Mulenho
Yuillions
Malone
Clarence Darrow
Varder- UI
Third fire attempt foiled at Harriet Street rooming house
The rooming house at 205 Harriet Street, owned by Dr. M S Rosen, faced a third arson attempt in as many nights. Firemen put out a blaze under the front veranda. police and detectives probe the suspected arsonist as neighbors and caretakers watch.
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Harriet Street
Charles E. Hall
Wiliam Street
M.S. Rosen
Balrfichl Avenue
Beleve
Hall
Mellor
Hal
John Dempe
Firnn
Last Chance Today to Settle Taxes With Collector Challenger
Tax collector Howard S. Challenger offers one more night to pay 1925 taxes without interest at 9 percent. Office open tonight for taxpayers, accept postmarked April 34 letters with tax money. About 40 people paid yesterday. largest check came from General Electric for 74000 dollars.
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Howard S. Challenger
Cpr
Errev
Challenger
General Ubectric Company
Riff Warrior, 67, Races 70 Miles in 12 Hours
DUTWA alters the tale of a 67 year old Riff Warrior said to run seventy miles from sunset to sunrise. The report claims he reached Cailda at daybreak after a grueling 12 hour run and delivered a message to the Piuiv Man delegation, with notes of a distant war chief and a race record set against a famed marathon benchmark.
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Aussallnr Sayy
Tage Ly Riff Warrior
Faye
StorRs
Carwcal Motors
Skelly
Delgian France
Lovat
Tlaftford Ag
Cosgrove Ana
Waterbery
Providence
Ela
Thabiee
Cube
Riff Warrior
Defiance
Truambioneb Bentinkge
Raylin
Ugel Rifflan
Cailda
Eise
Athias
Oudju
Atay jStenroos
Paria Land
Rammaneh
Ren Helge
Rifts
Raimed
Saunders
New York City
Guneet
French War Debt Settlement Reaches Final Funding
Washington reports a $4.026 billion French war debt settlement approved by the American Debt Commission and President Coolidge after negotiations led by Ambassador Berenger. The plan funds $10.192 billion in foreign debt with staged payments starting at $36 million, rising to $125.9 million annually, totaling over 60 years.
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Washington
American Debt Commission
Berenger
France
We 4 Commission
Coolidgay
Calliaux Muselon
America
Si Ogd
Suchstag
Haliy
Cailaux
Ir. Berenger
Mejoo
Kellogg
Hoover
Commission
Treasury
Mellon
Frane
Germany
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Catwoilhesaila
Vallee
Slavera
Lair
Snes
Ewo
Gene Fowler
Lee
Corre
Tiktirn
Prifee
Jen
ERMAN
Mswiggin
Hous
Treasury Dept
Chivago
Eorongi
Willian McSwiggin
Klengo Association of Commerce
Oscar Wolff
Tho
McSwigs
N. Y
Marseilles
Prance
Wilkins
AES
Explorer
Pilot
Arctic Port
Reornick
Manreight
United States
Canada
Wilking
Man
Harriet
Coolidge
Mnal
Ecretary Mellon Tate
Europe
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