Hall Mills murder trial opens with witness accounts
In Somerville New Jersey the Hall Mills double murder trial begins with John L Dixon testifying about Willie Stevens at the Hall home the night of the killings. The state asserts Mrs Hall jealousy spurred the crime as Charlotte Mills testifies and prosecutors seek to link Stevens to the crime.
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Charlotte Mills
State
Somerville
Xii. J
Hall- Mills
John L. Dixon
North Plainfield
N. J
Edward Wheeler Hall
Eleanor Mills
Willie Stevens
Stevens
Henry
Hall
Mra. Hall
Pixon
Willie
Parker House
Dixon
Wil-le
Tarker
Burlington County
Mount Holly
Walker
Jamies Mills
Apsen
Healy Stevens
Parker
Simpson
New Bruns
Yokar
Hat
Wille
Charlotte
Dag
Ty Cobb resigns as Detroit Tigers manager after brilliant career
Ty Cobb announces resignation as Detroit Tigers manager citing inability to win a pennant under current conditions. Cobb says he wants to quit while still able and plans future business interests, possibly in baseball with another club. Announcement follows years of criticism and fan calls for his removal.
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Atlanta
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Cobb Janisht
Augusta
Thad
Detroit
Cobb
Je L
Datrolt
Mich
Torsin
Ty Cob
Tolay
Dewoit Tigers
George Moriarity
Neto
Rank J. Navin
Tigers
Bur Cobh
Modern Youth Defended by Church Heads Across Nation
At a Congregational Education society meeting in Boston, Dr. Herbert W. Gates condemned sensational claims that youth are "going to the dogs" and warned against exploiting youths for profit. Dr. Sidney A. Weezman echoed the concern over commercialization of young people and their problems, urging caution toward self serving motives. The groups voted to defer bylaw changes increasing the board from 24 to 26 members.
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Herbert W. Gates
Boston
Congregational Education Society
Gates
Alm
Harriet Beeches Stowe
Meredith Praises Junior High Plan At Westport
Westport honored as A B Meredith state education commissioner lauded local interest and the Bedford Junior High dedication theme of music art literature sciences and sports. He called the junior high a milestone in education as youth begin a broader introduction to knowledge. Edward T Bedford donor spoke of natural progress in education. Robert Fuller of Stuyvesant chaired the program.
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Westport
A. B. Meredith
New Bedford
Meredith
Edward T. Bedford
Robert Fuller
Stuyvesant High School
New York
Balance of power shifts in Senate and states vote
A chaotic multi page wire summary highlights shifts in national politics including senate balance, state referendums, and Republican gains in Fairfield County. Notable items mention Nettleton re election, Norwalk politics, and national events from Washington to New York with weather, sports, and editorial notes across pages 1 2 4 12 13 17.
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Senate
Axispublicen Tote
Nation
Rudge Wate
Wfarren
Titanett
Fairfield County
Kenealy
Rowellupport
Nettleton Te
Shelton
Norwalk
Washington
Nor
Buckner
Aimee McPherson
J. Frankhase
New York
Feders
Bosten
Budth
Eilerchie
Ohio
Dor Hey
Maryland
Willie
Willer
Morse
Admiralty
Astrid
Prince Leopold
Belgium
Thadio
Tagea
Imipreantona of America
Queen of
House
Httle
Bane
Hallock Appointed Assistant Judge in Danbury
Charles A. Hallock of Danbury was appointed by Governor Trumbull as assistant judge of the City Court of Danbury. He succeeds Samuel A. Davis, recently named judge to fill vacancies from J. Mons Ives resignation. The appointment runs until the third Wednesday of the next section of the General Assembly.
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Hartford
Charles A. Hallock
Danbury
Trumbull
Samuel A. Davis
J. Mons Ives
General Assembly
Four Killed in Tombs Prison Yard Battle
New York November 3 AP four men were killed and three wounded as three inmates armed with weapons attempted to shoot their way to freedom at the Old Tombs prison yard. Warden killed, keeper slain, and a spectator shot.
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New York
Tombs
Mysterionsus
Min
Hyman Amberg
Oliver Glantz
Oliver Berg
Chicago
Jeremiah Murphy
Amberg
McKenna
Beekman Street
Glantz
Murphy
Hospiital
Manhattan
Griven
Berg
Nis
McPherson held for trial on conspiracy charges in Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson and relatives were bound over for trial in Superior Court on criminal conspiracy charges over fabricating evidence linked to her May kidnapping stay. Judge Blake cited sufficient cause for guilt. Separately in New York Buckner announced plans to retry Harry M. Daugherty and Thomas W. Miller on government fraud conspiracy tied to war stock transfers.
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Los Angeles
Aimee Semple McPherson
Angelus Temple
Jmage
Minnie Kennedy
Lorraine Wiseman-Stelaff
Samuel R. Blake
Fale
Superior Court
New York
Fimory KR
Buckner
Harry M. Daugherty
Alen Property
Thomas W. Miller
Daugherty
Miller
Teo
Richard Merton
Rev J Frank Chase Reform Head Dies
Rev J Frank Chase longtime head of the New England Watch and Ward Society dies after a weeklong pneumonia illness. He led reform campaigns since 1807 and drew attention for a magazine case involving the American Mercury. Clerical and civic circles note his influence on social reform efforts.
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Boston
J. Frank Chase
New England Watch and Ward Society
American Mercury
Mencken
Mr. Chase
Godley
Social Review Feature Highlights Bridgeport Society
The Sunday Post dedicates pages to women and society with vivid illustrations and a complete record of charitable, social, and club activities in Bridgeport and Fairfield County. A second Bridgeport publication offers similar society news as an exclusive feature.
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Sunday Post
Bridgeport
Fairfield County
Miners Dead as Swamp Collapses at Barnes Hecker Mine
ISHPEMINGS Mich Nov 3 AP Fifty three miners killed when swamp bottom under the Barnes Hecker Iron mine collapsed after heavy rain trapping workers. A 30 by 200 foot mud section tumbled into the shaft flooding all levels and sweeping bodies away. Officials inspected the scene as rescue crews faced a difficult search in the flooded mine and adjoining shaft.
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Ishpemings Mich
Barnes Hecker
Barnes-Hecker
Off year election divides wets and drys across states
Wets and drys claim victory in different states with Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York showing wet gains while Missouri and Nevada reflect repeal sentiment. Analysts say Congress may act to modify the Volstead act as referendums tilt toward liberalization and state laws face reappraisal.
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Washington
Wets
Massachusetts
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti- Saloon League
Edge
New Jersey
Wheeler
Fuller
Gaston
Butler
Coolidge
House
Democrata
Ets
Congress
New York
Nevada
Wisconsin
Yeas
Judge Walsh Injured After Fall At Stratfield Hotel
Judge John J. Walsh of the Court of Common Pleas was injured when he slipped on rear porch steps at the Stratfield hotel in Norwalk. He was hospitalized with shock and bruises and will miss court for at least a day or two. The trial of John J. O'Brien versus James Malfonte was continued as the judge was unable to preside.
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John J. Walsh
Court of Common Pleas
Norwalk
Stratfield Hotel
Frederick W. Huxford
John J. O'Brien
Bridgeport
James Malfonte
O'Brien
Malfonte
Swedish Princess Astrid to Wed Tomorrow in Royal Festivities
Princess Astrid of Sweden and Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium endure a packed public schedule today ahead of their wedding tomorrow. The couple, lauded for domesticity, capped the day with a gala opera performance and a cake baked for Leopold's 25th birthday amid royal dinners with King Gustav and King Albert.
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Stockholm
Noy
Astrid
Sweden
Leopold
Belgium
Prince Leenpalid
Gustav
Albert
Denmark
Norway
Coast Guard Rackets Reported In Rum-Running Scandal
Boston hearers reveal six coast guard boats aiding rum runners at rum row with crews sharing illicit profits. A confessed participant testified, detailing unloading operations, base payoffs, and nightly celebrations as investigations probe base corruption and smuggling links.
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Boston
Coast Guard
Rom Row
Coastguard
Cera
Rm Row
National Coastguard
Miam. Wheeler
Essex
Wheeler
Washington
Providence
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