Coolidge Accepts Meade Memorial Amid Rain and Honor
President Coolidge accepted a Pennsylvania Meade memorial statue for the nation at a rainy ceremony. He praised the Union General as a reliable commander and noted Meade’s lack of partisan support during life, yet enduring fame and Christian character emerged in his tribute.
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Carroll Returns Home After Paying $2000 Fine
Carroll completes payment of a $2000 fine tied to his perjury conviction over the Washington's birthday bath tub party on his stage. His planned Greenville luncheon stop was canceled, with assurances he will go directly to New York from Atlanta. Mrs. Carroll and relatives expected to join him for the return.
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Grayson Plane Drenched by Rain in Flight Attempt
The Grayson plane faced heavy rain that drenched it as it attempted to start on Monday. Tanks were emptied to replace another tank with a different gasoline type. Mrs. Grayson said the expedition likely cost over 860,000 and includes hotel bills for ten people. Mrs. Aage Ancker in Copenhagen has contributed funds while also maintaining a residence in Aiken.
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Teapot Dome trial details Fall and Doheny letters
The trial replays Fall Doheny correspondence and the Teapot Dome leasing dispute. Defense contends sub officials managed the lease while Sinclair acted under Fall. Prosecutors push to admit a 1921 letter showing Fall asserting control over naval leases. Testimony covers bid notices, lease secrecy, and the drawer where the lease was kept.
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Submarine S-10 to Visit Bridgeport for Navy Day
The submarine S-10 is assigned to visit Bridgeport Navy Day next Thursday while the battleship Wisconsin will visit New Haven the same day. Officers from both vessels will go ashore and be entertained, with a noon dinner planned at the Stratfield hotel to which civic club members are invited. Mayor Jobo B. Tower will meet Wisconsin officers in New Haven.
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Al Smith Wins West Senator Says
J Washington Oct 19 The Associated Press reports Governor Al Smith of New York has won the West and will enter the convention with delegations from California Oregon Washington Wyoming Montana Idaho Nevada Arizona New Mexico and Colorado plus most Mississippi valley states. Senator Copeland asserts the Solid South will support Smith and he can win next year.
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Repeal of Rail Act Predicted at Dallas Meeting
Senator Earle B. Mayfield of Texas predicted repeal of Section 15 A of the Federal transportation act at the National Association of Railroad and Utility Commissioners gathering in Dallas. The 1920 provision allowed railroads a fair return after expenses, a point Mayfield said inflicts hardship on producers. He expected repeal during the December session. A Williams led committee backed Smith Hoch resolution permitting agricultural rate revisions, noting some reductions and information aiding further cuts by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Injunction Bans Film Interference Arrest in Bridgeport
An individual was arrested and charged with illegally receiving transported films and released on $1,000 bond for a federal court hearing. Assistant U S Attorney George H Cohen said enforcement would follow the statute once restraining papers are served. Palace Theatre manager M L Saunders indicated films would not be shown locally while the injunction lasts, with a potential showing if it becomes permanent.
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Woman Prisoner Walks From New Haven Jail
Mrs. Lillian Penfield of Hartford, serving a year for bigamy, walked away from the New Haven county jail kitchen tonight. She had confessed to multiple husbands and was trusted at the jail. Police conduct a broad search for her with no clear clue on her whereabouts.
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Witness charges forger y of name in scandal over Knapp case
Testimony shows Mrs Ninde denies endorsing checks or receiving proceeds from bank drafts tied to Mrs Knapp. Witnesses including Randall J LeBoeuf Jr and James H Wallace identify handwriting and discuss expense vouchers placing Ninde at various cities she says she never visited. Prosecution seeks evidence against Mrs Hall in a high profile public inquiry.
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Mrs Millis Victim Link Highlighted by McCarter Case
The case centers on widow Mrs Millis with Jane Gibson as the key witness. Maya Landing becomes the setting where the drug expert’s widow faces trial, in a town that mirrors Somerville in its quiet routine as the Oyer and Terminer court convenes.
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Had a Bad Cold But Accepted Theater Perseverance
A fragmentary note describes a theatre evening as a performer battles a bad cold with red nose and runny eyes. After six hours she endures the performance, suggesting illness did not stop her. The text ends abruptly with Heres.
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