Motive Probed In Crossthwaite Pardoning Case
Oklahoma investigators pursue possible motives behind Governor Johnston's 1923 pardon of Crossthwaite, an escaped convict. The pardon, lacking formal vetting, is challenged as father T. N. Crossthwaite testifies about cash payments and bribery offers to obtain clemency.
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Oklahoma City
Peb
Henry
Johnston
R. D. Crossthwaite
Oklahoma House
Senate Court of
Crousthwaite
E. Sullivan
Crossthwaite
T. N. Croasthwaite
Hix
David L. Faulk
Marshall County
House Committee
Senate
Ardmore
Thomas W. Chempion
Anne Morrows engagement announced in Mexico City
United States Ambassador Dwight W. Mor row announced the engagement of his daughter Anne Spencer Mor row to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh in Mexico City. Anne, 22, met Lindbergh during his non stop flight from Washington to Mexico City and has been a guest of the Mor rows in Mexico. The announcement followed rumors and varied reports in local papers about a courtship between the aviator and Anne Mor row.
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Mexico City
United States
Dwight W. Morrow
Anne
Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Spencer Morrow
Colonel Lindbergh
Washington
Lindbergh
Cuernavaca
Miss Morrow
Smith College
Paris
Laredo
Tex
Portes Gil
Evangeline Lindbergh
Constantinople
Ambassador Morrow
Eindbergh
Valbuebe Field
Little Reight
Two Held For Robbery Here
G E Irons and C M King, linked to a 1928 jewelry theft from Mrs. Goldman, were arrested in Saline, Missouri and Seattle, facing charges in Richmond. Police say Irons posed as a telephone inspector, with King aiding in jewelry disposal. Authorities describe a Pennsylvania lease vehicle and shared manhunt details.
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G. E. Irons
M. B. Goldman
Saline
Joseph
John Britton
GC. M. King
Seattle
Wash
Richmond
C. E. Irons
M. King
Philadelphia
Irons
King
Pennsylvania
Britton Aard
Goldman
Lindbergh Lands After Long Delay in Caribbean Flight
Col. Charles A Lindbergh faced a six hour delay on the Pan American mail flight from Belize to Havana due to cloud and rain in the Caribbean. He finally landed at La Fe Bay then continued to Havana, circling the field thrice before a precise landing as floodlights guided him.
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Havana
la Fe Bay
Col. Chatins
A. Lindbergh
Belize
British Honduras
Pan-American Airways
Faname
Lindbergh
Breught
Argentine Fliers To Hop Off Today From Bel lanca Sesquiplane Roma
Argentine aviators Lieutenants Diego Arveno and Claudia Mejia plan a trans Atlantic flight from South America to Spain in the Bel lanca Sesquiplane Roma. They aim to depart Bellenca field tomorrow or Thursday with a possible first stop in Miami. Test flights were successful after adjustments to the aircraft mechanism.
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Hew Castle
Del
Diego Arveno
Claudia Mejia
South America
Spain
Bellanca
Roma
St Bellenca Field
Miami
Willie Willis and Pepa Urge Medicine Take
A child named Willie Willis resists a medicine dose while Pepa tries to persuade him to take it. The snippet notes the scene and the caregiver’s intervention, with no additional context.
Former Convict Admits Kansas City Bombing
Jamea Martin, a former convict and self described ranketeer, testified at the trial of Frank J. Peterson, secretary of the Kateos City Building Trades Council, that he bombed the home of Philip Minkin on the labor official's direction. He said William A. Faust and Larry O’Hare aided the bombing, and Peterson paid him 100 for the work. A deposition from Minkin, who is 4, was goad to the Jury.
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Kansas City
Jamea Martin
Ranketeer
Frank J. Peterson
Kateos City Building Trades Council
Philip Miakin
Paterson
Martin
William A. Faust
Tramaters’ Union
Missouri Penitenttary
Larry O'Hare
Sla
Upton
Peterson
Minkin
Jurgy
Europe Struck by Severe Cold Wave Across Continent
Europe endures a record cold spell with widespread disruption. Navigation and rail traffic halted from the Baltic to Holland as trains stall, bridges crack, and water pipes freeze. Wild animals raid villages in the Balkans and Belgium while residents face hunger and freezing temperatures.
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London
Turkey
Europe
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Balkans
Belgium
Holland
Baltic
Jugo-Slavia
Germany
British Isles
Switzerland
Berne
Devos
Schauffhauusen
Zurich
Zoug
Laussanne
Sunny Lugano
Locarno
Kaltenbaugh verdict read to determine murder trial
Canton, Feb 12. Edward Kaltenbaugh, who confessed the double slaying of Mr. and Mrs. John Oser, awaits a decision on whether he will face first degree murder charges or be committed to an insane asylum. A seven by five juror panel returned a sealed verdict after a sanity hearing. Judge A W Agler will reveal the outcome tomorrow morning. Psychiatrists testified Kaltenbaugh is not sane but mentally competent to stand trial. Dr A G Hyde called him a low class moron in need of institutional care.
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Canton
Edward Baitenbaugh
John Oser
Canal Fulton
Kaltenbaugh
Common Pleas
A. W. Agler
Henry W. Harter, Jr
A. G. Hyde
Massillon State Hospital
Ealténbough
Dr. Hyde
Anniversary of Lincoln Birth Observed at Capitol
Washington observed the 120th birth anniversary with readings of the Gettysburg Address by Representative Moore of Utah and a Senate tribute by Senator Smoot of Utah. At Lincoln Memorial, Senator Shortridge praised Lincoln as a champion of freedom and union, while Capitol decor featured flags and ceremonies proceeded alongside normal government business.
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Washington
Lincoln
Capitol
Potomac River
House
Gettisburg
Representative Moore
Utah
Senate
Smoot
Benator Shortridge
California
Pennsylvania
Smort
Lincoln Memorial
Senator Shortridge
Sonsstor Shortridge
West
Rosa
Phillips
Baker
Seward
Chase
Douglas
Everett
Illnois
Abraham Lincoln
Shortridge
Experts Argue On Dawes Plan In Paris Session
Paris February 18 The Young committee debate on the Dawes plan centers its revision needs and Germany's capacity to pay. Dr Hjalmar Schacht, Reichsbank president, outlines Germany’s economic strength while questioning tax rates and wages elsewhere. Owen Young hints the Dawes plan works well and prompts why the committee exists.
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Paris
Owen D. Young
Reichsbank
Germany
Mr. Young
1St Dawes Committee
Amnesia Victim Found by Police
A bewildered elderly man, possibly 60 to 70, hobbled into police headquarters seeking identification to regain memory. Found items include a hat with missing initials, a tailor’s tag reading Mitchell, a name W. Welbeck, and a no. 2.585 tag dated April 9, 1927. He recalls speaking German and may have been born in northern Germany. a Chinese laundry mark labeled house was found. Det. Wallace Bins escorted him to Charleston General Hospital for care.
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Deak
Germany
Wallace Bins
Charleston General Hospital
Coolidges Hope To Return Home March 5
President and Mrs. Coolidge expect to be back in Northampton Massachusetts on March 6 morning, leaving Washington as soon as possible on Inauguration Day. Mrs. Coolidge wishes to reach her mother at Northampton hospital where she has lay ill for some time.
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Washington
Non-Political Tariff Board Proposed Amid Reform Push
Washington reports propose removing tariff commission power to suggest duty changes and placing it under a separate non political board with final presidential authority. The plan aims to shift rate adjustment to executive minded experts while the commission handles data only. Congress debate continues as Ways and Means hones tariff revision.
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Washington
Tarif Commission
Th c Chamber of Commerce
United States
House
Ways and Means Committee
Willem Butterworth
Chamber
Tariff Commission
Congress
Kitchen Indicted on Murder Charge in Cobelt County
A Cobelt county common pleas grand jury indicted Lewis Kitchen for first degree murder in connection with the December 5 death of Arthur Canflely in Columbus. Canflely was shot and fatally wounded here.
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Runtington
Cobelt
Probe of Penitentiary Management Proposed In Senate
A senate resolution proposes a joint committee inquiry into penitentiary administration, labor use, and conditions highlighted by overcrowding. The plan, sent to the house, aims to examine all prison operations and follows a prior board investigation.
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Senate
Lincoln Memorial
State Senate
House of Delegates
State Board of Central
Senaster A. L. Helmick
Tucker County
Distressed Japanese Vessel Located Near Alaskan Pass
Dutch Harbor Alaska February reports that the Japanese freighter Noko Maru relayed by wireless that it located a distressed vessel pounding on rocks near Unalakleet Pass in a violent gale. Rescue was initially impossible due to the storm, with uncertainty over whether the survivor was grounded on Aiktat or Ugamak Islands in the Aleutian chain.
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Dutch Warror
Alaska
Molyo Maca
Uolinak Pass
Nanko
Aiktat
Ugamak Islands
Alent Archipelago
Court Examines Queer Packages
An all day examination by the county court focused on 12 queer precinct ballot containers in a bid by Joseph J. Smith and his attorneys to overturn results against E K England. The scrutiny centered on tampering flags such as unusual seals and non‑authentic signatures.
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W. B. R. Byrne
Robert G. Keily
Joseph J. Smith
Beckley
Congress
T. England
Brith
Kanawha
England
Smith
Sacks
Kelly
Tess
W. H. O'Dell
Henry A. Welker
O'Dell
Herman Sisson
Court House
Walker
Washington
Kelley
Jeniter
Italy marks Concordat signing with papal celebration
Rome witnesses massive crowds as Pope Pius XI appears on St Peter's balcony marking seven years of pontificate, the Vatican Italy pact, and the pope's priesthood jubilee. Royal family and Fascist officials join the public display, with flags and lights transforming the capital.
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Rome
Pius
Italy
St. Peters
Pope
Victor Emmanuel
Pius XI
Jess
Pius the Consoler
Royal House of
Hhonor
Quirinal Palace
New Success Formula Discovered by Will
New Jersey reform school alumni reunion draws 200 men who once were boys. many returned with wives and children to share life outcomes including a former larceny convict turned bank burglar alarm contractor, bonded for 150 dollars. article notes names withheld but praises their community standing and contrasts with old salesman origin tale.
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New York
Reform School
New Jersey
Iis
Bravo
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