Methodist Missionary Story From Senate On Mexican Capture
James M. Taylor of New York, secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church Board of Press Missions, testified to a Senate sub committee about his capture by Mexican soldiers near Tampico. He said a rogue guarding him demanded film from his camera, later was held until a $200 gold payment was made after a high official room change and no formal charges.
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James M. Taylor
New York
Board of Press- Missions
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bey
Tampico
Taylor
Senate Foreign Relations
Breas
Grand jury decries protection of gambling in Louisville
A Louisville grand jury indicted eleven people including a police captain and two city officials on gambling charges. The panel said gambling thrived because it was protected, noting extensive illicit operation and official complicity. The circuit court judge also acknowledged the allegations in the same session.
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Louisville
Lowsville
Grand Jury
Drunken Snooze Costs Him Five Days in Jail
Steve Sovich or Ravich admitted dozing while smoking in bed sparked a mattress fire in a small shack at 234 Willard street. Judge Bartlett sentenced him to five days in City Court after Patrolman O Neill dragged him from the blaze. Sovich was reportedly under the influence at the time.
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Sentinetre
Steve Ravich
Wlard Street
Bartlett
Govivh
O'Neill
Sovivh
Bryan Urges Edwards To Continue Talks
In Ashville North Carolina January 80 Bryan urged Governor Edwards of New Jersey to keep talking criticizing his stance on liquor and Democratic party unity. Bryan said Edwards’ candidacy offends the party and that he will face resistance from key Democrats who oppose his approach to liquor and reform.
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Ashville
Ncg
Edwards
New Jersey
William Jennings Bryan
San Francisco
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Cummings
Motorman Freed Over Assault Charge in Court
Harry Willey a motorman at 94 Connecticut avenue faced assault charges from Nathan Soloff of 2916 Airfield Avenue. Soloff said Willey struck him with a switch iron injuring his wrist while Willey tried to obtain witnesses to a car jitney bus crash. Soloff claimed Willey sped the car to prevent alighting. Judge Bartlett dismissed the assault charges, noting Soloff should have alighted and reported to police.
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Harry Willey
Connecticut Avenue
Nathan Soloff
Airfield Avenue
Soloff
Willey
Bartlett
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Readable fragments describe a local event with unclear names and places. The text lacks coherent context but indicates a meeting or notice involving multiple individuals and a community action. Further readable details are insufficient to specify dates or outcomes.
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J. J. Pardy. Construction Co
Seaview Ave
Bridgeport
Senate
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Prain
Witile
Wattress
Lee
Kentucky
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Omen Tee Et
United States Wheat Director
Mohe
B. C
Campbells
Medford
Uneeda Biscuit
N. Y
Chocolate Holls
Mohican
Azad
Steve Sovich
Hermann Lieut
Colon
Louis J. Hormann
State Guard
Stephen P. Cronan
Wilson
Brainard
Cinton T. Brainard
Warper and Brothers
Vwobeck Dad
Omatia
Neb
Charles Oo. Lobeck
Nebraska
Biolome
Blue and
Orgo
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