Defense accuses secretary Wilbur in Fall-Doheny oil trial
In a tense session, defense lawyers allege Secretary of the Navy Wilbur conspired with Fall and Oslessee to defraud the government over Pearl Harbor era oil lease and storage contracts to Doheny’s Pan American Petroleum. Admiral Robison testified on negotiations while Wilbur prepared to take the stand amid disputed evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Wilbur
Washington
Dev
J. K. Robison
Bureau of Engineering
Pearl Harber Hawaii Naval Base
Alsat B. Fall
Interior
Ediward J. Oslessee
Bik HiNs Oil
Doheny
Pearl Harbor
Flavinson
Edwin Denby
Secretary of the Navy
Capactty Neowilth
Pan-American Petroleum and
Transport Compass
Stu Sen
Steparunist
Kepison
Rebison
Navy
Sar Aanati Tel Emory
Yares
High Cost of Dancing Causes Five Sheiks to Rob Banks
In New York, police trace a grocery-store holdup to a gang led by the so called Lone Wolf of Que ah. Five men say high dance hall costs drove them to crime as they describe their roles and admit the robbery. Names and details are partially obscured by garbled OCR but reference the gang's leader and followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Deo
Hye Young
Linear Qe
Willam Sam
Queah
Trohr
Twenas
m_ Bone
Michael Digtio
Lone Wolf
Wis
Reid
Rupe
Patie, A
Work Note Warns Congress on Leases Reform
Interior Secretary Work sent a letter to House Public Lands Chair Sinnott urging careful judgment on transferring guardianship of US natural resources to the states. He cited a value of 13.6975 trillion dollars for the domain and warned that pending bills could end national conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Dr. Work
Iie
HALI MULLS TRIAL AND FREEDOM CLAIMS ADJUSTED
Fragmented report notes alleged trial tensions with a doorman clash, mentions a reporter, and references a judge’s quick verdict timeline. Other items on page 1 include local politics, labor stories, and crime coverage with uncertain details and scattered names.
Uniform Divorce Laws Backed by Bishops at Inter-Parochial Dinner
In Bridgeport, Bishop Manning of New York and Bishop Murray of Maryland advocate uniform divorce laws. Manning opposes divorce, while Murray favors autonomy of divorce appeals amid questions on Rota decree. Dr Percy Silver and Gustav Stewart attended the inter-parochial dinner with ten Episcopal parishes, as rest of remarks touched on marital dissolution and its social impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiadowpoint
Joh Gardner 'A
Maryland
Rome
Willan T. Manning
New York
Murray
Bridgeport
Miestuns
Stratfield
Percy Stiver
Church of the Incarnation
Mt. Primas
Avenue
Witty-third Street
Bishop Murray
Mathorouga
Manning
Lewes
Mast
Sai
Duriege
Rabbis Host 10 Priests Ministers At Banquet Table
Chicago December 4 2 4 a Presbyterian minister a Catholic priest and ten Jewish rabbis shared a banquet table with 74 prominent Jews bringing their best Christian friend. Rabbi Freochef of the synagogue announced Americas need for unity among faiths. Ralph Davis of Hyde Park Church predicted future medieval intolerance unless tolerance grows. The speakers urged profound respect for each other’s convictions and heritage based on shared essentials rather than belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Freochef
America
Ralph Davis
Hyde Park
Bstorian
Air Beacon Dark Planes Off Course in Canaan
In a jumbled report, observers describe aircraft misdirection and electrical outages affecting air navigation near a town. The sequence mentions a torched or misrouted flight path and a northward course deviation, with notes on electrical supply issues impacting operations.
Earl of Portsmouth Assumes His Title Amid Confusion
The Earl of Portsmouth steps into his hereditary role in the House of Lords amid unclear records. The new holder, once a long away from England, is described as a man with American ties and a recent revival of attention to his succession. The note hints at ceremonial duties and lingering questions about the title’s legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl OF
Portsmouth
Asmerion
Chaplin Seeks Custody Amid Divorce Fight
Los Angeles December reports Charlie Chaplin demands custody of his two children as Lita refutes. Both sides aim for property settlements with Chaplin’s camp pushing for a large alimony, while negotiations with Lloyd Wright and other attorneys continue. The couple’s divorce proceedings unfold amid rain and tension in Beverly Hills.
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Chaplin
Lita
Los Angeles
Beverly Hills
Charlie
Atel
William Curry
Screen
al+ Lloyd Wright
Mra
Bus Permit Granted for Danbury Transit Company
Danbury Power and Transportation company received a temporary permit to operate buses on all existing lines and trolley routes. The decision followed a request to substitute buses for trolleys where advisable, amid ongoing labor disputes between strikers and the company. The Public Utilities Commission limited its involvement to a regulatory role, noting no action to resolve the labor conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BIR
Specuse Profit Utilities Commission
Danbury’ Power and Pransportation Company
John WW. Reilly
Richard T. Wiggins
Rely
Elwell
jFoard
Wheeing
Workers fatally crushed in Stratford sand pit cave-in
Two laborers died when a frozen sand wall collapsed at a Stratford gravel pit. John Casey, 45, of 619 Nichols Avenue, and Frank Lutiber or Smith, of 96 Courtland Street, Brigdeport, were identified. They worked for Tom Conine of the Conine Nursery, clearing loads of shale for dump carts. Carlson warned against digging too deep. both men dismissed the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
John Casey
Fofty-Five
Nichols Avenue
Frank Lutiber
Courtland Street
Brugeport
Carle Aon
Alscart
Luffber
Palmer
Carlson
Casey
Tupthee
Luifbee
New London Church Fire Destroys Most Buildings
Fire gutted the Second Congregational church complex at New London destroying the parish house Sunday school building and gymnasium. Total damage estimated between 159000 and 260000 with interiors and recent furnishings, organ, and chimes all lost. Fire started near heating equipment and was fought by pastor J Beveridge, Ralph Hilson, volunteers, and Coast Guard men. one employee injured by falling glass.
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Wondon
Hey. J. Beveridge
Ralph Hilson
Lea
Eaton
Tharms
Baie Parish
Sebeo Rogins
al Ow
New York Lottery Aided Republicans Prosecution Declared
Investigators reported that New York Lottery funds supported Republican campaigns, while Democrats pressed charges alleging state control and political influence. Federal agents questioned witnesses as prosecutors move toward indictments linking lottery operations to party finance in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston
New York State
Une Hudson Veal
Ade
Onerati
Wagan
Arrich
Redural
New Yock
Wniwon Tnt
Jury Frees Mrs Hall And Brothers In Murder Verdict
In Somerville New Jersey a jury acquitted Mrs Prances Noel Stevens Hall and her brothers Henry and Willie Stevens of murder after five hours of deliberation. The court scene included brief congratulatory gestures from relatives and a reprimand to a keen reporter as the verdict was announced at 649 PM.
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Hali-Mulls
Witte
Tunyon
Durr
Mr Tall
Verdiet
Mra
HL Ealy
Willie Drives
Henry
New Jersey
Page
Damon Runyon
Somerville
N. J. der
Willie Stevens
Prances
Noel Stevens Hall
Henrry
Frank A. Dunster
Hi Aty
Thigh
Jastine Parker
Willie
Mia
Fall
Sidney Carpender
United States Navy
Iron Woman
Henry Stevens
Enance
Fuske Parker
Wills
Dudge Frank
Cleary
Parker
Hall-Mills
Wiltie
Ray
Wheeler Hall
Eleanor Milla
de Russey
Jim Major
Wille
Bar of Justice
Wine
Justha Parker
Courtioure
J. Dee
Stevens Hull
Fury
WidHe Stevens
Eleanor R. Mitla
Waen
Thur Carpender
Halls
Robert Nelison
Det
Timothy Piel
Mr. Pfeiffer
Amiles
Jo Parker
Haltiffa
Hall
Lawyence Skinsman
Robert H. Neilson
Ace
United
Max
Robert HH. Nellson
Perpen
Somerset
Witp
United States
Nic
Rtevers
Loatelock
Ahern
Stevens Brothers
Ter
Fea
Henry de la Beuvere Cairn
Toc
Parkes
Willie Blevens
Owas
Charles Ringling Dies at Florida Home Circus Leader
Charles Edward Ringling, head of the Ringling circus clan, died after a cerebral hemorrhage at his Florida residence. The article highlights his role in building a world famous circus through hard work and family partnership, tracing the Ringling brothers’ rise from modest beginnings to a dominant entertainment empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ringling
Florida
Sarasota
Wla
Charles Edward Ringing
Circus Fame
Mr. Ringling
Wisconsin
Charles
Canada
Nike
MaccGre
Geam
Inheritance Tax Seen to Deter Thrift, Committee States
Hartford reports a pamphlet by the National Committee Opposed to the Federal Inheritance Tax argues the 1926 revenue act damages thrift and industry. Connecticut Commissioner William H. Blodgett, a member, plans to attend a Washington meeting December 20 with state delegations seeking repeal of the inheritance tax provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
National Committee
William H. Blodgett
Connequcut
Blodgett
Washington
Marie Royal Return Sparks World Reception Plans
Trieste Italy reports Queen Marie of Roumania speeding home from Paris with strict rest aboard the train. King Ferdinand in Bucharest plans a central reception as officials and public groups prepare to greet Marie on her arrival in America, with diplomats and crowds anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trieste
Italy
Marie of Roum
United States
Marie
Paris
Lausanne
Milat
Ferdinand
Bucharest
America
Marie Alwa
Win
Ile
Tyankavi
Peaches Loses Point in Suit Against Plaid N.Y. Figure
A garbled report notes a legal dispute involving a figure nicknamed Peaches and a New York operator linked to real estate. The outcome mentions a judgment or settlement valued around eighty thousand dollars, with names and specifics obscured in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
G.ward W. Browning
Militanair Real Estate
Riswith
Peaches Heenan
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Witness
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Rebinsn
Pearl Harper
Navy Department
Roeblson
Piper
Corey
Qugierd
Rmaat
Temure
Novisus
Tae
Perany
Ikaby
Aed Ow Pu Thirteenth
Congress
Kate Care
Bishay Marcas
Italfo
Rerce Lve
Fairfield Cordly
Fic
Rerson
Abe Ueder
Tage
Alge Airls
Peer Vyenublieans
Bisink
Andy Ein
Jurratrlala
Lowa
Page Ca
Stucke
Mickey Walker
Titheholdey
Bishop
Percy Silver
Best Christian Friends
Canaan
Nork
Neur
Flowers
Tiger Flowers
Danbury Company
Utilities Commission
Audies Pinot
Wedecal Erand
Wederd
Paler
I Waal
Doorman
Simpson
Hatel
Runyon
Declaris
Ratinson
Yankee Robinson
Barnim
Grileyr
John
King
Peaches
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