Court's decision awards $20 million to poor ore furnace inventor
George Campbell Carson, a desert wanderer who filed the patent case, wins a landmark $20 million verdict from American Smelting and Refining for infringed improvements in reverberatory furnace technology used in copper ore smelting. The Circuit Court upheld the award after widespread litigation across multiple courts. Carson sought only recognition and fair compensation, not personal riches, while emphasizing the value of his contribution to ore processing.
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SAN Perancisco
Muh l
Geoge Campbell
Jason Wopper
Sind
Todin
Compiny Low
Catson Hus
Leiter States
Carson
United States Dusttac Court
State of Washington
Circuit Court
Wemand
Jantin
Denies Parentage Daughter Sues Princess in NY Suit
A hotel employer sues to confirm a child’s paternity, alleging the princess is the mother. The suit seeks damages for denial of paternity and rests on testimony and disputed records from court hearings in New York.
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New York
Han
Stove
Clune Son der Lippe-Lipshi
Supreme
Wrs
Stover
Ingraham
Betis
Soyer
Wrist Watch for Statue of Liberty Gift Plan
A draft proposal in the article discusses presenting a wrist watch as a gift to the Statue of Liberty. The record notes confusion in the report and unclear officials involvement, with the intention of marking a ceremony or tribute once finalized.
Local news briefs and court actions fill late paper pages
The edition compiles scattered items including probate matters in New York, a Milford woman debate on modern subjects, a death investigation in Tan bys, bond and garage notes, assaults and robberies, and various stock and sports updates. The report lists ongoing investigations, court actions, and community notices across multiple locales.
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Brinfpore
Tom Tan
New Yark
Stumfrd
Milford
Lanfeld
Bond
Death of Danbury Official Probed
Danbury official Melvin’s death is investigated by coroner James Melvin’s bedside scene described as tense. A witness testimony notes dispute and unclear cause, with officers summoned to the bed prior to death. The coroner’s report cites uncertain illness and mentions heat and breathing as factors.
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Death OF
Danbury
James E. Melvin
Danbley
Spee Ald
James
Melvin
Pelai
Lidgeport
Melvins Deith
Molin
George Jynsay
Mellon Opposes New Prohibition Inquiry By Commission
Senate Judiciary panel to hear leaders on a national prohibition amendment and enforcement. Assistant Secretary Andrews proposed a presidential probe into the act’s broad effects, but Secretary Mellon disagreed, urging focus on enforcement and public opinion rather than a new commission. House committees plan to call Andrews as first witness amid debate over evaluating the Eighteenth Amendment’s impact.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
Andrews
Mellon
Wayne B Wheeter
Anti Saloon League of America
Lins
Senate Judicar Ewnnultes
Lawitds
New Jereer
Maislinder
Prohibition Enforcement
Prisoner petitions for new judge in murder case
Attorneys for Jess Paste and others petitioned for a change of venue in a murder slaying linked to slave trafficking near Picdy une. Judge Walter Vio Winte halted publication of the proceedings while considering the move amid concerns over publicity and potential bias.
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Bay ST Lotis
Jess Paste
W Vio Mingee
McLenmore Federal Entomologista
Picdyune
Walter Vio Winte
Trancockh
Chreuil
Teecoch
Sdani Auigrney
Tharése
Bayre
Ion Eck
Burglars Tunnel Under Alarm System Furs Worth $100,000 Stolen
Burglars tunneled under an elaborate alarm setup at a Worthing store to steal furs valued at about $100,000. The intruders entered through a tunnel, bypassed safeguards, and moved the goods to a hiding area before escaping as dawn broke. Police investigated, with clues pointing to a planned heist and several employees questioned.
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Atic
Bothoa
Hughes Report Proposes Cutting 164 State Bureaus
The Hughes reorganizing committee recommends consolidating 40 departments into 10, run as business offices to modernize New York state government. It urges centralizing budget control with a governor led budget team and legislative input, with changes to take effect January 1927. The report, led by former Secretary of State Charles Lyons Hughes, targets streamlined authority and a longer governor term and higher salary.
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New York
Smith
Charles Lyons Hughes
Govenor
Senate
Assembly
R.evisions
Gos Pinot
Pavenot Smiths
Smath
Tein
Appeal Against Lounsbury Will Dropped
Fred Quintard of Norwalk withdrew an appeal against probate of Governor Phineas C. Lounsbury's will in Ridgefield. Quintard, through Homer S. Cummings, urged undue influence claims. the case had been filed last July after probate was granted last June.
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Phineas C Lounsbury
Ridgefield
Fredeck FF Quintard
Norwalk
Quintard
Homer S Cummings
Stawnford
Iprahate
Quintaid
Gouyernor Louishan
Undu
William St Guittith
Duah
Gulith Beth
Biudes
Father Races To Save Condemned Son In London
London reports a distraught father rushing to condemned son Ignatius Lincoln, a former British MP and German spy figure in 1916, as appeals and petitions fail. The scene centers on Shepton Mallet prison, with Lincoln awaiting execution and his mother and lover present in a tense, final moment.
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London
Shepton Mallet
Ignatius
Libieh Lincoln
New York
Germany
Paris
John Vonvaed
Ldwud Richi
William Johnsen Sheis
Serletars
Wen
Dria
Reidh Ag
Linceln
Laluan
Hus
Jona Lincoln
Nemanss
Petulion
Secret Locarno Deal Denied by Chamberlain Speech
London March 1 AP The British foreign secretary Austen Chamberlain delivered a guarded appeal to parliament amid the dawn of the crisis. He urged caution and a flexible approach at Geneva while avoiding a firm commitment. The cabinet faces a Wednesday decision on whether to grant a blank cheque or restrain itself. Chamberlain signaled a shift toward wider League of Nations council reforms without admitting any decisive move.
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London
Austen Chambelins
Teo
Wiki
Geneva
Austen Hisnet
League of Nations
Borah Nominated Prospects Stir GOP Delegation
Chicago dispatch reports a tentative working agreement to influence the 1925 Republican national convention toward Senator Borah. The piece notes Borah’s speeches for Taft and a split among supporters, with Corbin and Smith figures cited as opposing camps in a tense intra party dispute.
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Chicago
Chicago Jornal
William TP
Leah
Wise
Tir Journal
Iinypis
Borah
Sathu Wallan
Tembliere
Senatorioul
Beri
Coronel
Opposition to traffic reroute to State Street grows
Alderman Sehl sparks a plan to shutter parking changes on side streets as residents led by Dr James 135 Halt 780 State Street push for a public hearing on avoiding more trucks on State Street. Eighty one signers petition March 1 aldermanic hearing amid earlier Fanfield avenue complaints about night truck noise and property values.
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State Street
James
Common Council
Fanfield Avenue
William A McCormack
Heaing
A I. DeLaney
Police Board
Cannon Street
Cannon Alreet
Alderma August
Thoad
Director of Public Works
Glygli Decides to Sing in Detroit
Detroit concert plans surface as Gigli announces May 6 show, amid manager and agent disputes over venue and compensation. background notes hint at financial strains and canceled dates, with ties to New York and Cleveland venues.
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Gigli
Detroit
York Marely
Bentinnig
Tenowit
Weropolitia Opert
Compris
Veit Ba
Clg
Teancett
Wis Iuahel Hurst
New York
Hint
Isu
Cleveland
Detro
Ompris
Titter City
Mate
Meno Bolitan
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Rum Case
A Common Pleas jury deliberated about two hours without agreeing on verdicts in a rum-related case. Police arrested suspects in Newtown on November 25, seizing eight barrels of contraband while other items were recovered. The judge ordered further proceedings as the defendants faced charges and potential trials.
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Fredy
Nathin
Tad Pivrie
Newtown
Pouir
Davis May Run for Penn Governor Reported
Secret sources indicate James J Davis contemplates a bid for the Pennsylvania governorship. Officials expect a formal announcement soon with backing from major party figures and current state leaders.
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Davis
PENN
Woman Refuses Taxes and Is Jailed for Indefinite Stay
Washington March 1 Henrietta Moss a woman of fifty was placed in jail today for an indefinite stay after refusing to pay school and borough taxes totaling 880 with costs. Her husband wished to pay but she persisted as a conscientious objector to pasting any taxes. She says the modern idea of womanhood and life is wrong. The Moss family, known for mending baskets and fancy-work, contends the jail visit is a long-expected consequence.
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Washington, Ln
Mass
Henrietta Moss
Jal
Miia Moss
Fight fans riot as Hartford gates jam at Kaplan Petrolle bout
A crowd of about 10 600 fight fans jammed the State Armory doors in Hartford delaying the Kaplan Petrolle match for over three hours. Police and National Guard reserves, totaling 40 officers plus drill squads, fought to control the mob that formed after duplicate tickets sparked a line snafu and heavy demand.
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Hartford
GALL
Hardford
State Armory
Kaplan-Petrolle
J. Armory
Kid Kaplan
Billy Petrolle
Iter
Angy
Hartsford
Almogy
Armory
Sargeant
J J Butler
Vmuligans
Naval Bill Backed by President Amid Committee Clash
President favors the naval building program valued at eighty six million dollars and urges rapid House action. Butler, summoned to the White House, discusses possible amendments as chairman Clidge pushes the measure through the Naval committee. The White House signals the plan to push the proposal despite conferring with executives.
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Wallington Minoeh
Clidge
Butler
House Naval Committee
Waite House
Hhis
Huse
Hig Re
Trust Fund for Religions and Peace to Have Income
British philanthropist Sir Henry Lunn arrived in Montreal and announced plans to fund world peace through churches. He declined to state his fortune, saying he would give practically his entire wealth to a trust for promoting religion and international harmony, keeping a small amount for travel and his wife.
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Trust Fund For Religions and Peace
NPW
York
Ioevpmoofth Trust Fund
Henry Lunn
Business Enterprisea
Mont EU Sau
Montreal
New York
Si. Henrys
Tevok
Aldiun
Fourth Hearing Probes Gilpatric Bond Purchases in Bankrupt Case
G Patric once cashier of First National of Putnam appears in Hartford for the fourth bankruptcy hearing. He admits irregularities in State purchases of 750,000 Victory Loan bonds and says he removed items from bank books while facing questions from multiple investigators. The session focuses on the bond deal and related funds as the referee aims to conclude the matter.
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Hartford
G. & Old
First National
Putnam
ATR
Fomer
Bonisng
Ginby Patric
Atlanta
Recon
Wr Gupatré
Larga
House Passes Rail Peace Bill Amid Labor Tension
Washington March 1 the rail peace bill passed the House by 81 to 18 extending mediation and arbitration powers to a railroad labor board and appealing to the Supreme Court. The measure enjoys broad support from railroad operators and employees and earns President Coolidge’s endorsement. Amendments were adopted to limit powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission and to authorize funding to enforce provisions.
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Washington
Raiload Labor Board
Cap
United States
Ani
Coolidge
Vatican to create two American cardinals this year
Unconfirmed Vatican report suggests two U.S. prelates may be elevated at the next consistory. Names linked include Archbishop Hanna of San Francisco and Archbishop Gimmes of Baltimore as possible nominees.
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Vatican
U.S
Consistiy Ace
We Vaticas
Hanna
San Fragecisco
Gimmes
Biltimo i
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