Legger Caught Again Beneath Capitol's Dome Faces Five-Ten Law
A report from Washington details the arrest of Casady known as Simian with the green rib for possessing six pints of gin in his automobile. The incident, tied to ongoing anti bootlegging efforts, prompts discussion by a House committee on penalties for commercial alcohol offenses and potential changes to the Five-Ten Law. Notable witnesses connected to the hearings include President Wermury of the Pennsylvania rail and Channing Pollock among others.
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Washington
George L. Cassiey
Pollet
Bone Casady
Si¢man
Wullau
Capicol
Cursidy
Wisiiy
Frelercourt
O. S
Wermury
Pennsylvania Railamiel
Chicago Solvent Warrants Bought
Chicago foreign wire reports Wallace Caldwell announced from New York that Chicago’s solvency was assured by bankers. He arranged a sale involving warrants valued at 48,743,000 and discussed payment to 19,000 school teachers, with further deals to sell more warrants as a solution to the city’s fiscal pressure.
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Chicago
Fes
Shortlard
Walace Caldwell
New York
Coldwell
Ao Uy
Cielals
Mortise
Jay
Feuuts
Calewell
Willie Willis and the Missing Note
A fragment from a 1940s news item hints at Willie Willis in Ionia with a musical tie and a claim of no progress. The piece references Capyripst and Publishess Syndicate in a terse, puzzling context.
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Vere Ionia
Lisiel
Capyripst
Pair Adamant In Horst Case Aims For Truth
Wooster Clio Fes reports Horst child Melvin of Orrville missing for months. Suspects Charles Gunman Earl Cornwil deny details while investigators press for facts. Maude Sewell and George Hulbert identified as witnesses as Wayne county officials conclude another fruitless search for the buried body near Suorsa Creek.
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Maude Sewell
Columbus
George Hulbert
Donald
Wayne County
Meluin
Archery Reports On Lower Kanawha River Improvement
A report favoring the lower Kanawha River improvement was forwarded by Col B D to General Spalding in St. Louis. Merrill, president of the Great Kanawha Valley Improvement Association, said the report likely favors the project despite opposing views. The plan envisions two new rock foundations to stabilize navigation from Cow Creek to Chartesburg, aiming for river and harbor funding in this year’s bill.
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Kanewha
B.D
United States District
Ensinely Huntington
General Spalding
du Vision
St. Louis
Coluipl J
Chasyestutt
Cow Drops Air Cooled Milk From the Skies
A Guernsey cow from Bismarck Missouri became the first bovine air queen as air cooled milk was dropped from the sky at Sunnymede. Parachuted milk delivery ships were piloted by Claude M. Sterling of Parks Air College in a mission to study stability and feasibility of air transport.
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St, Louis
International Chorale
Guernsey
Bismarck
Claude M. Sterling
Parks Air College
Morter
Raerack
Grand Tov
Private Funeral Held for Moore
The body of Alexander P. Moore, ambassador to Poland and former envoy to Spain and Portugal, will lie in state beside his wife Lillian in an Allegheny cemetery. Services are planned for Sunday afternoon at an Pittsburgh undertaking parlor with Rev. Edward S. Pravers of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church assisting.
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Poland
Presigdent
Nerty
Dilleaetress
Hugh Walker
Miriam Cyl
Eleanor Schuber
Ghariys
Moore
Pittsburgh
Feo
Alexander P. Moore
Spain
Perth
Poly
Los Angeles
Edwart S. Pravers
St Lon
Trinity Ephcopal
Pitaburgh
Tariff Storm Follows Hoover Move to Rusk
Washington scene reports a tariff confrontation as Hoover shifts toward Rusk and Republicans vow a measure by March 10. The press notes party unity amid debate on modified duties, with White House backing, Senate talks, and key figures like Garner of Texas weighing in on pace and scope.
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Storm
Hoover
Rusk
Hugh Turk
Wille House
Ma Hoover
Bencins
Senate
Wpp
Republic
Cht
Eoaltti
Garner
Texas
Demas
Axon
Benater Watson
Tani
Minh
Barak Oi Tae
Democratic
Compton
Hoon
Ark
Wis
Tosca
Lairuesien
Taos
White House
Lonawerth
Wit Bon
Sehato McNice
Irea
Ansivte
Vb TeTlede
Yusna
T He
Rir
Santi
Wiel
Hawley
Gregor
Verdier
Newton
Watson
cMenee Lurts
King of Kings Plagiarism Case Heads to Federal Court
A stage and screen star accuses DeMille and Mary MacPherson of pilfering ideas for King of Kings in a federal suit. The plaintiff, Mrs Suratt, seeks profit-sharing and claims posthumous collaboration rights, while DeMille and his associates reportedly failed to receive copies of the complaint. Attorneys maneuver as long-running industry names collide over ownership and credit.
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Cpatted Press
Starr Cupeestmatedty
New York
Yah
Geel B. DeMirle
Udt
Falesk Suratt
tesriMed
DeMiNe
Suratt
Wil H. Tay
Distribuchy
Cor
DeMille
Miss MacPherson
French Cabinet Veiled in Doubt
Paris reports a shaken French cabinet as leaders dispute succession plans. Debated names include Camill Chautemps and Theodore Stes ta muse, with Briand and Poincaré discussed as potential premier figures. The article notes internal party splits and tensions over who will steer policy amid a looming crisis.
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Camille Chautemps
Theodore Stes
Organlee Henulfiel
Butt
Cefeat
Pormhig
A Andnistry
Laetayk
Prance
Roman Reeynt
Daumergar
Poincary
Briand Oh Forrion
Tare Dieu
Athuater
Marine
Camp Hearing Set for March 26 In Malden District Case
A hearing date of March 26 was set in a Malden district case involving Camp, Katnawha schools. Indictments allege counter signing vouchers and improper payments to staff, plus charges over appointment influence and misused school funds. Grant Hall appeared to file new charges, with details centering on alleged falsified affidavits and improper influence in teacher and supervisor appointments.
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Henson
Mirlinsbury
Grant P. Hall
Malden
Vall
Chiip
Wbiz
Persepu
Soibe
Ling
Maeden Disseriet
Maldeu
Thudosha
Gan
Viidenne
ModestHet Iiva
Nienwe Whey
Nellie R. Ket
Canis
Italians Seek Naval Equality Second Time In London Talks
The Italian delegation pressed for equal naval rights with Britain France and Japan amid ongoing disarmament talks. Italian leader Dina Graney relayed Italy’s insistence on abolishing all naval competition. Despite France suspending work, British officials said technical sessions would continue with observers present to study tonnage and vessel placement.
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London
Stimison
MacDonald
France
Dina Graney
Flument Tyalys
Tre-Hauy
Japan
Gemars Beyues
Grungi
Hng
Negro Draws Life Term for Murder in Sherman Slaying
Williamson Feb 18 A county circuit court jury found Felix Sloan 30 a Negro guilty of first degree murder with mercy recommendation for the July 21 1929 killing at the Tutor home in Pret Sherman Necro Judge B OP Monard imposed the life term in the state penitentiary at Houndsville The state contended Sherman was killed in a quarrel following a drinking spree Sloan claimed self defense
Five Killed in Bayway Refinery Fire at Linden New Jersey
A 15 foot flame engulfed Standard Oil Bayway refinery in Linden, New Jersey, triggering a massive explosion that killed five workers and injured 63, many critically. Workers, bricklayers and boilermakers, labored to rescue the wounded as hospitals flooded and emergency supplies ran short.
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New Jersey
Linden
N. J
Bayway
Standard Oil Company
Elizabeth
Edward J. Rayne
Hilzaseth
Linden 4S
Elizabsrty
General Hospital
Deccos Snck
Urug
Sere
St. Eliza
Beth’ss Hospital
Elizabeth Gevers
Ual m Hospital
Joseph Hast
Tariff Lobbying Netted About Fifty Thousand Dollars
Senate lobby committee heard Marjan de Vries a former California representative say he was paid about 50 000 for activities linked to pending tariff relief and could total 75 000 with client success. He advised briefs for tariff committees and worked as a customs attorney in Washington naming several client groups.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Senate Lobby Committee
Marjan de Vries
Caliornia
du Vries
Organige
Ies
Congress
Customs Appenis
Chaplin's Ex-Wife Wins Divorce From McGovern
Harris, actress and former wife of Charlie Chaplin, has obtained a divorce from Everett T McGovern on grounds of desertion, in Los Angeles.
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Chaplin
McGovern
Los Angeles
Dred Harris
the Omen
Charles Chaplin
Everett T- McGovern
Savants Debate on Marriage May Fail, Causes Hype
A Chicago debate on marriage methods sparks sensational claims by savants and university figures. The discussion questions enduring norms, with professors arguing for applying sociological knowledge to divorce and marriage while critics accuse the plan of sensationalism and impracticality.
Will Offers Services As Speaker to Calvin
Beverly Mills reports on February events as Calvin contemplates a preshiratial year. The piece notes public figures and potential missteps as politicians pursue interactions, with hints of continued caution about public engagements and speeches during a tense political climate.
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Will
Calvin
Beverly Mills
Callis
California
Jjohnsen
Hiram
Dorroy
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Spalding
Lillian Russells
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Orton
Hans
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Winerie
Civate Cece
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Wien
Mary Aamedene
Mary Mindalene
Tuya
Mr. DeMulle
Seenarios
Miss Buratt
George Beeure
Coleman
Cilrare Lari Ty Uke
Schoenhair
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Women’s Athletic Club
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Mary Ciarden
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