Judge frees accused man after inquest by jurist
In New York City Judge George W Martin reviews a robbery conviction of Edward Whalen after uncovering inconsistencies. Whalen's alibi witnesses were not presented at trial. The judge's independent inquiry found jeweler Abraham Dubyetta unable to prove loss claims and established Whalen's presence in Elmhurst at the time. The court vacated the verdict concluding Whalen is innocent.
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New York
Edward Whajen
Whalen
George W Martin
Marin
Abraham Dubrofft
Dubyetta
Elmhurst
Bery
Brooklyn
Martins
Senate to Defer Action on Warren Nomination
Washington Feb 2 After talks with President Coolidge Senate leaders said they would defer action on the nomination of Charles B Warren of Michigan as attorney general until the new Senate convenes in March The move follows administration pressure and a pledged review of the appointment.
Realism in Opera Scenes Sparks Friction at Met
New York February reports a feud between Maria Jeritza and Benjamin Gigli over onstage realism in Tosca and Vedora. Gigli’s abrupt exit after a curtain call and Jeritza’s tearful explanation to the crowd fuelled speculation of a conflict tied to recent onstage love scenes and intense acting.
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New York
Maria Jeritza
Viennese
Prima Donny
Benjamin Gigli
Metropolitan Opera
Gigli
Jeritza
Jaritza
Bedor
Gigil
Toars
Pape's Cold Compound Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It advises taking every two hours for three doses, promising relief from nasal congestion headaches fever and sniffles. It costs thirty five cents at drug stores and contains quinine with a pleasant taste.
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Pape
Grippe
Costa
Court Discharges Bankruptcy Case With No Assets
Parry E. Gilbert a 67 Myrtle Avenue combustion engineer was discharged after filing in Bankruptcy court. Debts totaled 9700 with 185 on an insurance policy and no assets. Trustee Seeley and two creditors opposed. referee Keogh found Gilbert conformed to law and entitled to discharge.
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Parry E. Gilbert
Myrtle Avenue
Jon Keogh
Gilbert
Supreme Court of
New York State
WY. Parker Seeley
Keogh Cuys
Keogh
Litchfield Sheriff Bitten in Cattle Dispute Fight
In Common Pleas court Frank J. Hosford a decade deputy sheriff and garage owner is accused of attacking Michael Tomehky and aiding Claus Anderson and Harold G. Carglon to seize five heifers from Isidor Kaufman. Tomehky says Hosford and associates beat and kicked him after a clash during a cattle drive to Newtown. Kaufman seeks $140 and damages, with two other suits for $2,000 each. Trial set to proceed Tuesday.
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Frank J. Hosford
Litchfield
Michael Tamby
Isidor Kaufman
Newtown
John J. Walsh
Common Pleas Court
Hosford
Tomehky
Kaufman
Harold G. Carlgon
Bridgewater
Heésford
Claus Anderson
Carlgon
Trosford
Anderson
Asault
High Necks Ordered for College Girls at Union College
Lincoln Neb Feb 12 Union College at College View ordered coeds to abandon short skirts low necked dresses rouge and lipstick within four days and adopt attire specified by president W W Prescott in a girls only meeting. Skirts must be under nine inches from the ground sleeves elbow length and collars rouged to cover faces. Those who fail to comply will be barred from classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Union College
College View
Lincoln
W. W. Prescott
Prescott
Convicts Escape Halifax Camp by Tunneling Out
Eighteen inmates dug a tunnel through the floor of a brick-foundation camp building in Halifax County. Four were recaptured by authorities. the escape involved removing mortar, burrowing under the foundation, and emerging to ground level. The escape occurred overnight, with the wooden structure atop a brick base.
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Raleigh
Halifax County
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