Countess Inspects New York While Officials Consult on Case
The Countess of Cathcart toured New York as federal officials debated her status. Federal Attorney Buckner moved that her bond might push her back to Ellis Island, canceling a habeas corpus hearing. Curran argued adultery is not a crime for immigration purposes, urging retention of present laws.
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N.Y
New York
Fels
Countess of Cathcart
Buckner
Immigration Bureau of the
Departiment of Labor
Ellis Island
JoTes Island
Ritz-Carlston Hotel
EL. Curran
Wis
Curran
United
Tax Bill Near Final Action in Congress
The $387.6 million tax reduction bill advances for a final Congressional review. House Ways and Means Chairman Green prepared a report as conferrees settle the compromise with Senate and House, with a vote likely tomorrow. If approved, the measure heads to the Senate Wednesday for ratification and onward to the White House for immediate enactment of tax cuts.
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Washington
House
Senata
Green
Ways and Means Committee
Newton
Minnesota
Senate
White House
Los Angeles Reports 49 Smallpox Deaths For Month
Reports from the city health office show a rise in smallpox cases in Los Angeles with nine new cases and one death in a single day. Totals reach 205 new cases and 49 deaths for the month, signaling a worsening outbreak.
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Los Angeles
Los Angels
City Health Ofice
Henry N Sanborn Librarian Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Henry Nichols Sanborn longtime Bridgeport Public Library librarian eight years and secretary of the University library, died at Bridgeport Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born Quincy Massachusetts March 3 1879 he attended Dartmouth Yale Harvard and Philips Academy. He taught English at Dartmouth and at Phillips Academy before entering library work. He served as secretary of the Public Library Commission for Indiana prior to his Bridgeport post.
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Paiign
Henry Nichols Sansern
Bridgeport Public Librar
Bridgeport
University
Mr. Sanborn
Elib
Halford B. Kneale
Sayborn
Charles W. Gardner
Lbrarian
Henry A. Bishop
Library Board
Quincy
Mass
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Eben P
Cora Frances (N) Ols Sanborn
Harvard University
Dartmouth College
Yale University
Sanborn
Yale
Dartmouth
Philips Academy
Andover
New York State Library School
Sanborn B
Lbrainian
University Club
Chiesse
Publie Library Commission
Indiana
Three Rescues In Burning Trolley Car
Motorman Roger Monahan saved three passengers when the front door failed to operate on a westbound Elizabeth Park trolley car near Sisson avenue. He opened the rear door as flames issued from beneath the control box. A passerby sounded the alarm and the car was towed.
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Tire Department
Policies of first president saved says Borah
Senator Borah urged Americans at a memorial service to preserve Washingtons policies. He warned the senate’s vote on the World Court marked the first battle lost in the fight for American policy and the push toward joining the League of Nations. He called the United States adviser and counsellor of the League and urged citizens to uphold Washingtons guidance.
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Chevago
Capy
Washington
Borah de d Nere
Senate Foreign Reluions Pone Milies
Senate
Thit
United States
Boran
Borah
League
Lecal
Council of the League
George Washington
Fragmented News Summary From Bringeout Era
Disjointed notes indicate nationwide pages with politics sports and crime items. Mentions mental hygiene work growth Stratford gunel westport case train incident postal conventions and Washington political draping sessions. Contains scattered references to sports games in Boston New York and college basketball championships.
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Porkig
Pelests Aire Hollow
Page A
Boston
New York
Michobinn
Avores Kuvokom
Hatnate Wits Co
Pete Inlessin
Paaly
Colin
Nine Die in Hotel Fire at Prairie House Resort
A deadly blaze at the Schindter Prairie House hotel in Wurleyville New York on February 22 killed nine guests and injured about 24 others with five still missing. The fire started near 2 am as guests slept in night clothes and many escaped by jumping from upper stories. twelve employees were also reported missing. By noon seven bodies were recovered and searches continued into the afternoon with state troopers and local officials hopeful of finding more victims. Identifications included Benny Band of Passaic New Jersey and Quartes Garfinkle unknown address, both hotel waiters, plus Mary Dimgnetler a chambermaid and Berry Bastian. Page six.
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N.Y
Washington
Stadio
Benny Band
Passaic
N. J
Quartes Garfinkle
Mary Dimgnetler
Berry Bastian
Coolidge lauds Washington as lasting leader on birthday
President Coolidge, speaking in Washington on George Washington's birthday before the National Education association, lauded his character as a model. He cited Washington's role as builder of religious worship, educator via his will, and his farewell emphasis on spiritual values, noting his deeds outpaced words. He praised Washington as soldier, patriot, statesman, and great teacher who favored religious liberty, learning, and mutual obligations in international affairs.
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Washington
Coolidge
George Washington
Department of Superintendence of the Nations Education Association
Two new entrants join harmonica contest at Palace Tonight
Two out of town entrants, George H Whitlock of Westport and William A Cannon of Trumbull, enter tonight's harmonica contest at the Palace Theatre at 8 30 under the Post and Telegram Old-Time Fiddlers Championship. Whitlock is a friend of Westport entrant Harry Avery who also competes tonight.
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Palace Theatre
Post and Telegram
George H. Whitlock
Fiftythree
Westport
Wiliam A. Cannon
Trumbull
Whitlock
Harry Avery
Avery
Met
Cannot
Cannon
Pope says Italy must meet church over civil accord
Rome Feb 22 AP Pope Pius XI says no accord between church and state possible while the Holy See lacks full liberty. He notes five popes since 1874 resigned rather than accept Italian law and asserts no secular power may legislate on religious matters without papal agreement amid fascist reforms.
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Rome
Pius XI
Cardinal Gasparri
Observatore Romano
Vatican
Orian
Italy
Man Loses Hand In Danbury Train Accident
February 22 Danbury Patterson man William Knipscher of Patterson New Jersey narrowly escaped death at Patterson railroad station after alighting from a car. He slipped from the last step and rolled under the wheels, his left hand torn off at the wrist. He crawled out in time, a wheel badly grazing his head while much blood flowed. doctors say he will recover.
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Danbury
William 4. Knipscher
Patterson
Nly
Knutpsther
New Yorker Arrested for Disobeying Traffic Signals
Thomas Carroll of New York City became the first driver charged under the new traffic signal law after failing to stop at a signal at Join and Main. Officer Hugo Fischer ordered him to stop, and Carroll was arrested and brought to headquarters where Lt. John McGovern fined him 25 dollars for being a non resident.
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Thomas Carrol
Ardne Street
New York
Carroll
Shim
Trafic
Hugo Fischer
Todd
John McGovern
Big State
Hcense
Neglected Child Dies in Hospital After Rescue
A two year old girl, Helen Indreczek, died in a hospital after being removed from her parents due to unsanitary home conditions. Police had placed her in care three weeks earlier. Her burial will be handled by the city Charity department. Authorities pledged to investigate responsibility for the child's death.
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Britain
Helen Indreczek
Charity Department
Tosepy
Patenta
Modified liquor laws touted to save youth in national talks
Washington lay the anti prohibition coalition held a second annual face the facts conference arguing for modified laws to legalize light wines and beer. Speakers including Senator Edge and Senator Edwards urged temperance with practical safeguards while pressing for a nationwide referendum on the 18th Amendment.
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Washington
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
George Washington
Tt Conference
Congress
Edge
New Jersey
Edwards
Wis
Bare
Spirits
Mao
Congress a Joke Bishop Declares Revolution in Harlem
Bishop William Montgomery Brown, deposed from the Protestant Episcopal Church and now aligned with the Old Catholic Church, told a Harlem rally that Congress is a joke and urged revolution as a vital step in progress. He urged a march to St. John the Divine to proclaim freedom and equality.
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New York
Willaim Montgomery Brown
Harlem
Op “Lt
Uncoln
Taincoln
Washington
Brown
St. John the Divine
Manic killer Chapman faces reprieve bid and appeal
Hartford February report says Gerald Chapman seeks a 60 day reprieve to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after federal judges ruled his commutation invalid. Attorney Groehl and colleagues say the move aims to clear questions about President Coolidge's order and Chapman's acceptance, with Gov. Tru mbull to be petitioned. Chapman remains in state prison, isolated, reading, writing notes, and exercising daily.
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Gerald Chapman
United States Supreme Court
Frederick J. Groehl
New York
Chapman
Joseph M. Freedman
Ray M. Wiley
Springfield
Mass
Breedman
Hugh M. Alcorn
Trumbull
Alcorn
Groehl
Yeprieve
Alcorne
Supreme Court
Etete
Wiley
Freedman
Mr. Alcorn
Tt Fa
Groenl
Edwin 8. Thomas
District Court
Manton
Circuit Court of Appeals
Grohl
Cilee
Coolidge Cam
Grorhl
Grochi
Opa
Omaha Man Confesses to Multiple Killings and Shootings
Frank Garter a 46 year old farm hand is jailed in Omaha after confessing to a spree of killings and shootings. He admits targeting victims to avoid capture and claims a career of crime. He confessed to fatally shooting Dr A D Searles and William McDevitt and to firing into a storefront and dance hall windows. Authorities found a .22 caliber pistol with a silencer and a leather holster on him. He says he shot to avoid arrest and that the doctor died after refusing money and a watch was taken. He previously wandered through Sioux City Cedar Rapids and Kansas before the incidents.
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Omaha
Frank Garter
Yiller
Carter
Bartlett
C. Bruce
Bruce
Pacific Jumptings
Oni
Carer
Ackley
Tow
Peek
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Kansas
Johnston
Tax Rate Set Today by Board of Apportionment
The Board of Apportionment and Taxation will finalize the tax rate today after proposing 28.3 mills a week ago. President William Burpham says no final rate was decided yesterday, with the current rate at 27.4 mills. The panel expects cuts to meet the new figure due to higher salaries and reduced revenue.
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Board of Apportionment and Taxation
William Burpham
Crippled Mechanic Killed by Hungry Dogs
Yonkers reports a crippled mechanic found dead on a lonely road after an encounter with two hungry dogs. His clothing torn and teeth marks visible, the struggle likely happened at night. One dog killed later. the other hunted as police track footprints and blood to a nearby outbuilding.
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Yonkers
Frenny Griffin
Zadler's Groves
Grifin
Adolph Gardella
Yonkers City
Gardella
Refelia
Rescue of 14 Starving Crew From Japanese Freighter
Japan freighter Daizhin Maru No 3 crew of 14 and ten others were rescued by the Java Arrow in a northwest gale off San Francisco February 18. Captain George Irvine reported dangerous conditions and damaged lifeboats as the derelict ship floated. Five lifeboats had held 19 survivors before splintered vessels reduced the count. some men are believed lost in the gale. The President Wil searched for additional survivors but no trace found of several crew members. Continued on page six.
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Jdva
Arrow Inet Pacific
Atlantic
George Irvine
Java Arrow
Wil
Ggve Daishin
Irvine
Cea
Gov Aelp
Var
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Daishin
D& Simnty
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League of Nations
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Haniat
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