Army Officer Guilty of Punishment for Reformers Trial
An army major faces sentencing after a two week trial where he was found guilty of actions against reformers. The defense requested a new trial while emotional testimony described intimate letters to Grace Brandon and alleged poisoning claims. The court heard defense arguments and the verdict, with appeals discussed by his counsel.
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Sinclair Lewis
Kagey
Jorore
Govern- Intak Pad Geen
Maz
Cape
Army
Bhepard
Grace Brandon
Orice
Fracéon
Tag
Brandon Jett
Sat
Fort Riley
Ken
Sireametaness
Denver
American Fanaticism Scored by Novelist
Berlin dispatch reports novelist Sinclair Lewis, Nobel laureate in literature, dismissing reformers as a nuisance while praising reform in principle. He criticizes moral fanaticism in the United States and says he would exile reformers and those convicted of seeking reforms, though he also says he is not a reformer. He discusses American literature versus European currents and notes Sweden's literary scene.
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Berlin
iPi
Sinectair Lewis
Gtockhorm
America
Babbitt
Sweden
Eli Axel Barnfeldt
Dows
Saméramen
United States
Smith Appoints Executive Body for State Relief Measures
West Virginia faces unemployment with two moves. An executive committee of nine is to draft relief plans for the state and act for the state committees. Labor Commissioner Howard Jarrett proposes workers contribute a portion of earnings for three months to aid those out of work. Governor Canley and several officials are named to the committee, with a meeting scheduled for the week. About 45 000 unemployed in the state cited in the proposal.
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West Virginia
Smemphey
Suvenil Jon
Howard
Jarrett
John W. Smith
Agrculture
Omathet
William G. Canley
Howard M. Gore
Smnith
Jesu Bloc
Montgomery Water Rates Lowered by Public Service Commission
The public service commission approved a new Montgomery water tariff lower than the West Virginia Water Service schedule after months of investigation and a hearing. The rate structure sets a minimum of 1.10 for domestic use and 1.10 per thousand gallons for the first 1,600, with tiered charges up to 50,000 and above. old rates and the company’s prior proposal are outlined for comparison.
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Montgomery
West Virginia Water Service Company
Public Service Commission
Beckley Water Company
Meckiey and Mabscott
OM Achedule
Starvation and Exposure Claim a Charleston Baby Life
In a dilapidated eastern Charleston home a baby dies from pneumonia tied to starvation and exposure. An aunt also lies ill with typhoid while siblings suffer. the family lacks food, clothing, and fuel as a city health nurse works to aid them. The Gazette and Santa Claus fund mobilize milk, food, and clothing with local donors aiding the effort.
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Jean Flournoy
Fante Clina
Charleston
Santa Claus
Gazette
Finger Print Identified in Hotel Murder Case
Salt Lake City report states a fingerprint tied Miss Dayle to the December murder of jewelry auctioneer Sam Franx. Franx, robbed of 4000 dollars in jewelry and some cash, suffered a fractured skull at the hotel. Dayle faced preliminary hearing on the murder charge.
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Salt Lake City
Jean Doyle
Sam Franx
Dayle Ia
Dette
Frank
Memphis
Tenn
Poincare Improves Slowly From Illness in Paris
Paris officials report President Haymond Poincare is recovering gradually after a week in bed. Doctors say he is not losing ground though the improvement will be slow and requires continued rest. Wey visited him and described the cautious progress.
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Paris
Portey
Haymond Poincare
Wey
Graud
Doomed Killer Escapes From Jersey Prison
Charles Fithian, 22, escaped Salem jail by squeezing through ventilators and climbing to the roof after being sentenced to die for the murder of William MacCausland during a payroll holdup. Giordano, 25, of Bridgeton, was sentenced to die. both trials yielded first degree murder verdicts without reprieve.
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Salem
Charles Althian
Wiliam J. MacCausland
Fittisn
Fithian
Peter Giordano
Bridgeton
Common Pleas
Broad Street
Giordano
Prion
Trenton
MacCaustead
Salem Glass Company
Spayrott Nack
Fittian
MacCausland
Atate
Barge Master Heads to Sea in Rowboat for Gin
Captain John Stone master of a North river barge is detained by a New York patrol boat near Governor's Island while heading toward Ambrose channel for gin. Detective Friel arrests him for possessing a dangerous weapon after finding a six inch knife aboard the skiff. He faces special sessions court.
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New York
John Stone
North River
Stone
Governor's Island
Ambrose Channel
High Sea
Erie
Marine Division
Friel
Flect
Apecial Sessions
Prohibition Agents Testify In Pittsburgh Whiskey Case
Federal and state officers described their undercover roles in a Charleston to Pittsburgh whiskey transport conspiracy. The trial of Steve Hewto and Joe Gillenbarra, with Roy Collett and Herbert Bwann aboard, was heard in United States district court as evidence including untaxed liquor violations and the Liberty Peck East ship involved.
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Liberty
George W. McClintic
Bwann
Peck East
Bt. Mary's
W. B. Burns
Hartley
Hitra
Cenlings
Fintan
Calhoun
Wee
Ita
Washington
Charleston
Burts
McCintic
BMI
Miniature Army Of Monte Carlo Subdues Revolt
Monte Carlo Strait unrest flares as a 100 man army camps at the palace footpath to deter rioting after the prince’s arrival. Prisoners from clashes near the Monte Carlo station numbered at least twenty. authorities warn of broader discontent amid economic crisis impacting gambling wealth.
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Monte Carlo
Monaco
Prince Louis
Parle
Monaca
Morisco
Momagesquesa
Gambiera
Principality
Charity Ball This Evening Benefits Destitute Families
Mr and Mrs A W Laing will lead the grand march at a charity cabaret ball tonight at Hotel Daniel Boone hosted by the Inert Moose lodge to aid destitute families in and around Charleston. James E B Clifford directs the event with net proceeds for charity and baskets of food for needy families. A large Charleston audience is expected as twelve vaudeville acts and Moon Mullins Night Hawks orchestra provide entertainment.
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A. W. Laing
Moose Lodge
Daniel Boone
Charles~ton
James EB. Clifford
Wateral
la Idug
Gazette Sante Claus
Charleston
Trooper
Peggy George
Harrietts Goodman
Moon Mullins
Night Hawks
Dicketa
George Grauber
Clearing House To Discontinue Giving Figures
New York report says the clearing house plans to stop daily announcements of exchange balances. The 71 36 a m figures on a lobby board have spurred widespread lottery gambling across many cities. People seek the numbers by telephoning, mailing, or bribing reporters for early access.
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New York
New York Clearing House
Dacing House
United States
Tragic double murder suicide in Whitman mining town
Mrs George Cherepanek killed her two sons aged 13 and 3 then took her own life at their Whitman home. Son George, 9, found the bodies after church errands. Coroner ruled murder suicide. bodies to be sent to Carteret New Jersey for burial.
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Logan
Wfe
Whitman
George Chere
Pantek
Michael
Charles
Eavey
Helen
Mary
George
Nite
Thehhildren
Giorgi
Cosoner
Coromer R. C. Harris
Decision Hits Liquor Statute
Porto Rico supreme court rules insular authorities cannot prosecute Volstead Act violations, a 3 2 decision. State enforcement shifts to federal authorities. island attorney general handled about 3000 cases annually. Laverty investigates potential appeal.
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San Suan
Porto Rico
Supreme Court
Laverty
Treasury awards Morgantown federal building contract
The treasury today awarded a contract for construction of the new federal building at Morgantown to Samuel Plats of Louisville Kentucky at 71950.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Federal
Morgantown
Samuel Plats
Louisville
Paris Deputies Reject New Electric Balloting Machine
The Paris chamber rules committee refused to report on installing an electrical ballot system that would tally votes noiselessly. Deputies doubted reliability, feared tampering, and insisted on hand voting with urns and manual counts, risking government stability during tight votes.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Uros
Ivation
Lucas Funded GOP Campaign Literature in Secret Account
Republican National Committee used a special bank account to guarantee a 64,000 loan by ex-Executive Director Robert H. Lucas to cover printing for against Benge in Norris race. New Mexico Senator Bronson Cutting called for repudiation, while Lucas denied personal gain.
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Washington
Republican Nationg
Guar’ Jenteed
Robert H. Lucas
Benge
George W. Norris
Republican
Mab
Senate
J. H. Nutt
Lucas’ Convenianos
Rye
al Rece
Beaki
Wade H. Cooper
Commercial National Bank
Hare
Joan
Aremants Repidiazion
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Lucas
Ami
Neserbad
Presidemt
Koover
Norrig Nimeatt
Silveryone
Noerte
Ak BA Wes Waing Anchouy
Nye Comanitedg
Lucan
Timittes
Tee Committee
Bebenska
Squinet
Morri& Fortis
Frank M. Kim
Cooper
Senators Not to Be Taken Too Seriously
A garbled item from BURBANK CALLS describes a new North Carolina senator Cam More than arriving amid chatter about rules for new members. The piece notes friction with colleagues as Mor teen and Morison exchange quips and denouncements, reflecting a light political banter tone.
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Burbank
Dee
North Carolina
Morteen
Morison
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