Rhine lands case braces for final verdict in old scandal
In White Plains a tense court scene surrounds the Rhinelander divorce dispute with Davis attacking the defense while condemning the treatment of Alice Jones the colored wife and her children. The jurors hear emotional remarks about societal prejudice, disgrace, and the toll of the long legal fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Lee Parsons Davis
Leonard Hip Rhinelander
Alice Jones
Davis
Joneses
Mrs Tones
Winging
Mills
Les
Beatles Davis
Mra Innes
Trowthy
Alice
George Jones
Ben
Were Jones
Dramatic Rumor of Court Martial Clash in Washington
A volatile shell of a report surfaces about Colonel William Mitchell and a court martial, with claims that Brigadier General Lovard T King was removed from the seat, while mentions of Major General and a witness exam hint at deep tensions. The piece cites defense counsel and a political observer, noting explosive speculation and procedural moves amid the crisis.
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Washington
William Mitchell
White House
Lovard T King
Frank K . Ladchia
Shert
Berg
Whiskered Knight Tricked Manufacturers by Hoax Speech
James Alesander posed as Sir James Alexander addressing the Manufacturers Association of Bridgeport. The audience, 190 members, uncovered the ruse as he removed a false beard. The Scottish nobleman, claiming Scotch thrift, criticized American conditions before urging hope. George S Hawley presided. officers elected included Hawley as president and Simpson and Clark as vice presidents. The executive board members listed by name will serve until 1918.
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Siir James Alesander
Manufacturers Association of
Rbridgeport
Ofther
James Alexande
The
Glasgow Chronicle
Association
Bay Sato
Sir James
America
Marke
Laight
John Denels
Associated Industries of
Massachusetts
George S Hawley
Sumner Simpson
Wo Stewart Clark
Ice
Dwight U Wheele
E P Bullard
W. C Bryant
L A Nothnagle
Broughton
William J. Hobbs
Dispute Over New Canaan Cemetery Grievances
Darien man faces a court petition filed by relatives and New Canaan authorities alleging desecration of graves at Parade Hill Cemetery. The case claims gravestones and markers were removed, railings and flags moved, and a stone wall built through the yard during 1924. Defendants argue prior graves in Gods Acre were moved historically and bodies were not disturbed.
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Little Old Parade Hil
New Canaan
Newell Jennings
Tar Parlor
G Elmer Jones
Darien
Jones
George T Hallett
Daniel Wood
Sarah A. Jones
Canaan
Clarence
Ores
Bridgeport
Arevyid
Rr Jones Xeplaina
Nea Canaria
Tones
Old Parade
Ga 4
Zeneril
War fears rise as Mosul frontier sparks talk
The Westminster Gazette reports grave concerns that Britain faces possible war over Mosul as Turkish forces amass near the frontier. The paper notes Turkish demands and the League of Nations' stalemate, warning invasion remains a threat if proposals fail.
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London
Mosul
Westminster
Great Britain
Burkesver
League of Nations
Udsanteil
Halt
Selec
Garzette
Leicain
Irak
Rum Prohibition Violations Reported Near Navy Yard
Mrs Jeanette H Mann of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union alleges daily violations of federal prohibition laws around the Boston Navy Yard. She cites liquor sales near the yard, a 13 year old intoxicated boy, a near death from poison, 14 deaths on a battleship in three months, and claims naval officials refuse action, blaming city and state authorities.
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New York
Boston Navy Yard
Jeanette H Mann
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Navy Yaid
Mann
Charlestown
Jouth
Seulor
Tie
Mra Marin
Distress Signal Broadcast Halted From Stranded Vessel
Officials of the Independent Wireless corporation halted distress signal broadcasts after a message from the steamship Red Bird of the Munson line suggested heavy weather rather than an actual distress. The call ceased once no further signals were heard as other officials noted the vessel was off the Florida coast and not indicating distress.
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Low York North
Independent Wireless Corporation
Red Bird
Munson Line
Florida
Rail fare on bus lines forecast by NHL road official
N H transit official Howard G Bukland says rail routes should convert to freight and express modes when street railways are uneconomical. He argues railroads must carry long distance passenger traffic while motor buses handle peak loads and city street cars serve large populations in manufacturing districts.
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NHL Road
New Haven Road
Howard G. Bukland
New Haven
Buckand
New England
Adi
Chamberlain Knighted for Locarno services at London
Austen Chamberlain is named Knight of the Garter by King George V for promoting the Locarno pact. He will welcome signatory delegates to the Foreign Office as seven treaties are formalized in Switzerland. British troops begin leaving Cologne ahead of the ceremony.
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London
King Geoorge
Austen Chamberlain
Almight
Order of the Garter
Chamberlain
Locarno
Mahamberlain
Foreign Office
Switzerland
Chemberlain
Ford Balfour
Walpole
Jou
Bliss Cabinet
Diplomatic Corps
France
Belgium
Cremwang
Italy
Slovakia
Poland
Cologne
French Ministry Plans 10 Percent Tax on Capital
Paris reports a ten per cent levy on capital payable in thirty annuities to fund the sinking fund and meet short term debts. Finance Minister Lounheur seeks refunding of internal loans for convenient maturities and rejects forced conversion of bonds. He may ask Parliament for authority to issue five billion francs in banknotes to meet bonds due December. The move aims to appease Socialists and Radicals while balancing opposing factions in the Chamber. The cabinet faces a difficult path to a quick financial solution.
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Paris
Financial Emperta
M Lounheur
Principal Places Fire Faults In Construction At Shelton School
Principal Harrison Streeter blames poor construction for a fire in a portable building behind Shelton School on Wheeler Avenue. An overheated furnace heated two rooms, and girls in the school raised the alarm at Boz Main Street and Wheeler Avenue. Firemen contained the blaze. damage estimated at $50. Teachers Miss Ballou and Miss Cooney were away at the time.
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Harrison Streeter
Shelton School
Wheeler Avenue
Streeter
Shelton High School
Main Street
Mattie Ballou
Marie Cooney
Special Meeting of Council 10 Be Called by Mayor
Norwalk, Nov 80. James Nichols, a 20 Burbank Street resident, was arrested last Wednesday on charges of possessing stolen cars and arraigned in city court. He was held over to the December term on $2000 bond. Police say Nichols, linked to Newark thefts, tried to dispose of a stolen car and is connected to an alleged ring involving New Jersey car thefts. Investigations with Newark authorities have led to four men being held as suspects.
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Norwalk
James Nichols
Burbank Street
Mondas
Byuail
Nicholm
Ewark
Connecticut
Wring
Atobisses
New Jersey
Clear Way Ahead for New Library
The final step for the central library project occurs today as deeds are filed at the office of Attorney Willard Boardman transferring to the city the Wendel and Benjamin Hliman property at State Street 41. Earlier protests by the Wilman brothers over the valuation and funding of commissioners delayed progress, but the condemnation issue appears settled by compromise and a ruling on the remonstrance is awaited.
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Willard Boardman
Wendel
Benjamin Hliman
State Street
Wilman
Chapman Assists Counsel in Plea to Prolong Life
Gerald Chapman, in prison blue, participates in a federal habeas corpus hearing challenging his execution by gas as he faces the March 3, 1926 deadline. He consults with counsel while state and federal filings are reviewed by Judge Edwin A. Thomas in Connecticut.
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Chapman
Hartford
Gerald Chapman
Unabs Rushel
Board of the Pardons Room
State
James Skelly
New Britain
Conecticut
United Sates
Edwin & Thomas
United States District Court
State Rest in Macri Murder Trial at Litchfield Court
In Litchfield a second trial of Olmph Macri for the Palace theatre murder moved swiftly as the state rested at 11 a.m. Judge Hinman recessed until 4 p.m. tomorrow. Fourteen defense witnesses testified today including character references for Olympia and logs from the first trial.
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Litchfield
Olmph Macri
John Bagnano
Palace Theatre
New Wave
Tudge George I Hinman
Todie
Hinman
Firet
New Haven
Tohn
Helen T Welch
Telen Walpole
Mendel and Harris
Yew Haven
Olimpia
Siewyeman
Toth
Lower rates ordered on coal shipments as operators spurn peace
Philadelphia November 30. After a day of secret talks the anthracite operators rejected Governor Pinchot's settlement proposals for the miners strike. They criticized the plan as expediency and warned of Jacksonville style wage battles. The Interstate Commerce Commission extended low rates for coal shipments to the Atlantic seaboard to ease household fuel shortages in the hard coal region.
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Philadelphy
Pinchot
Jacksonville
Atlantic Seaboard
Welch
Borah
Tolada
Berger
Social
Wisconsin
Joe 4
Yolesa
Washington
Anterecaie Cotme
Merce Commission
Pennsylvania
Eastern Trunk Line
Rafis
Pennslvania Coe
West Virginia
Ginta
North Atlantic
New York
Caapbw
Goss
Kew
Charles
New York Coal Commission
Campbell
Sorel
New England
Mrs Goes
Visiting Chinaman Questioned as Suspected Stabber
A Chinese man from New York visiting friends in the city was detained briefly after bystanders accused him of being the so called Stabbing Tie T who had allegedly stabbed ten young girls recently. He explained he was a victim of mistaken identity and was released after a short police intake at the Second Precinct.
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New York
Tle T
Berkshire
Fnally
Chinaman
Call
Stationhde
Gas price rises by one cent at many stations
Gas prices at most city stations edged up one cent per gallon today after Standard Oil of New York ordered the increase from its New York headquarters. Gulf Refining companies were awaiting word, with refiners citing supply demand dynamics and prior wartime price adjustments as the reason for the move.
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Cit Voill
Standard Oil Company of New York
New York
Gulf Refining
Arame Tt
Focal Gulf
Fridgeport
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Alcorn
WA. S
Macri
James
Getings
Phisician
Olympia
Nelson A Ludington
Nels & New Witness
Wiliam S Ryan
Mendel
Harris
Mary DP Dumond
Fast Haven
Tandore Bortnicker
Betty T. “Fugent
Tell Pinchot
Rticen
Ilegal
Ta Hot
Mir Lewis
Helga
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