Discrediting Ward Tale Hints at New Motives
Plans to discredit Walter Ward's confession as the Ward Baking Company executive faces new scrutiny. Reports from Westchester officials say another man may have been wounded during the May 16 incident at Ward's New Rochelle home.
Automobile Driver Guilty for DUI Sentenced in City Court
Mike Evenough was found guilty of driving an automobile while intoxicated by Judge Bowman. He received a $60 fine plus costs and ten days in the workhouse. Henry Fry pled guilty to possessing legal liquor with a $600 fine and costs. James Tice was dismissed. William Welch was found guilty of illicit liquor with a $500 fine and costs. Dora Dolosus was guilty on suspicion, fined $50 and costs, with sentence suspended if she returns to her Pittsburgh home.
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Poincare Defends France Against Critics in Chamber
Paris June 1 Premier Poincare flayed critics who charge France with imperialism and militarism in the chamber of deputies. He asserted that true peace requires upholding the Versailles treaty and the rights of man.
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Man Held After Alleged Attempt to Hang Daughter
Rochester New York June 1 George Metzger a 42 year old railroad employee was under observation at the county hospital after an alleged attempt to hang his 14 year old daughter Ava Metzger reportedly dragged by the hair to the attic and placed a rope around her neck threatening to hang her to the rafters neighbors heard her screams and she was rescued
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Smallest radio receiving set worn on finger
Photo features a ring mounted radio receiver crafted by William H Tief of Manasquam New Jersey shown at the New York Radio Show. Ocean steamers ascend the River Amazon for 2 300 miles from the sea. The Berlin postal museum holds the finest public stamp collection.
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Girl's Plea for Execution Answers Daughter Witnesses Father
Michigan Indiana June 1 17 year old Mabel Donovan testified her father William Donovan was executed in the Indiana State Prison electric chair for murdering her mother. The case drew national attention as the daughter, living in Kentucky, urged Governor Warren McCray to permit the punishment, saying her mother was a heroic woman who protected her child.
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Father pleads forgiveness as execution nears
In final days before execution Donovan writes of forgiveness to his daughter who urged prayer and asks about a brother. He again protests innocence claiming his wife Laura died from an accidental pistol discharge and that she aimed the weapon at him.
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Plan to curb flapper vamp and curfew in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn League led by Mrs. F Affeld imposes a 12 midnight curfew for flappers and vamps to curb temptations. The group urges chaperons for parties, refined attire, events only on Fridays and Saturdays, careful selecting of venues, and opposition to improper dances and after dance refreshments.
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Pope Pius Celebrates His Sixty Fifth Birthday
Rome June 1 Pope Pius celebrated his sixty fifth birthday yesterday. He received many congratulatory telegrams and best wishes from all the cardinals and archbishops. Special messages came from Desio his birthplace and Milan.
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Camp Reprimanded In Juvenile Court Case
A. J. Camp, 29, was reprimanded by Juvenile Judge Ake and dismissed on payment of costs after being charged as a masher for accosting a 16 year old high school girl. He said he only planned to buy her soda when he asked her to have a drink.
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Pennsylvania linemen strike over wage renewal
In Youngstown on June 1 one hundred Pennsy vania-Ohio railway linemen struck at midnight after the company rejected their wage renewal. The firm offered a ten percent cut bringing the rate to 74 cents per hour plus a flat 48 cent to 46 cent cut. Motormen and conductors continued work as conference was set for 2 p.m. today. If no agreement is reached, about 600 car men may join. Mayor Oles offered mediation, which was declined.
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Butting Block Saves Lives and Property in Tampa Incident
Atlantic Coast Line workers installed new butting blocks at Water Street end of Water Street tracks after a freight train backed into the Thompson Electric warehouse causing $10,000 damage. The block withstood a strong impact, parts splintered 25 feet, and no serious injuries or deaths occurred despite the train crossing busy streets and a crowded sidewalk.
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Japanese Troops to Leave Hankow Soon
The Japanese government has officially notified the American ambassador in Tokyo it will withdraw its troops from Hankow in the very near future. The State Department announced the development yesterday afternoon.
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Ward Murder Case Echoes Pinckney Defense Stance
In White Plains New York, George S Ward head of Ward Baking Co and father of Walter S Ward refuses to pay 75000 in blackmail to a man who killed Clarence Peters, an alleged blackmailer. He vows to spend his fortune in court rather than yield.
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Daugherty says government war fraud probes face interference
Attorney General Daugherty asserts determination to aid the federal grand jury probing war contract frauds. He says interference is expected and will be found to be inspired by motives other than those stated, and that officials remain undiscouraged and ready to knuckle down.
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Burglar Sentenced in Confectionary Burglary Case
George Benner was sentenced by common pleas court to serve from one to 15 years in the penitentiary for burglary and larceny. He had been indicted for burglary of a confectionary. The Welsh Baptist association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania has filed application in com-
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Welsh Baptist Association of
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Pennsylvania
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Local Court Actions Include Divorces and Attachments
The Common Pleas Court lists several cases including divorce petitions and a $550.60 attachment claim. Sues for judgment in a real estate sale case are noted as well as police actions and municipal orders connected to city crime concerns.
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