Strike Probers Defied by Coal Officials in Senate Hearing
Miners accuse guards of abusing authority as special police shadow the coal strike in Allegheny County. Pittsburgh Coal Co division manager H. M. White dodges production-cost figures while Senate investigators press for wage data. Union pickets recount brutality by coal and iron police and cite drunken officers on duty.
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Universal Survicet Ih
United States Senate
Allegheny County
Betwen
H. M. White
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Burton H. Wheeler
Wheeler
Xala White
White
Wheels of
Nolen
Coal and Troy
M. M. Akers
Dever
Allat
Gooding
Pittturgh
J . A. McDonald
Benator Goodings
MacDonald
Jainta Dinsdale
Moon Run
Dinsdale
Coramlttee
Pittaburzh Coal Com Pany
Moon Run Willee
Cee Qmtill
Pitterugh Coal Company
E Force
Saath ‘ Dindesle
Seatth
3. J. Ford
Coal and Iron Police
Avevet
McMillan Guilty in First Degree Murder Verdict
A jury convicts Dr Charles M McMillan of first degree murder for the death of Amelia Appleby, his wealthy employer. The panel recommends life imprisonment, yielding a mandatory prison sentence. Trial in Los Angeles ends with a guilty verdict and clemency suggestion.
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McMillan
Los Angeles
Cnllt
Charles M. McMillam
Amelia Appleby
Page Beyen
Hoover Quizzed On Flood Bills
Secretary Hoover testified before the Senate commerce committee on flood control plans and the floodway policy. He supported state participation in costs but refused to fix a government share. A commission study urged for a broader assessment with recommendations to Congress next year.
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Joy Associated( Press
Washington
Hoover
Senate Commerce Committee
Hawes
Democrat
Misseri
Wills
Republican
Ohio
Commerce
War Department
Micnsaippi
Torch killer identity reportedly known by troopers
Troopers said the torch killer, believed to be a middle aged man of high social standing, remained unidentified. Prosecutor Bergen denied definite knowledge of the killer or his whereabouts, while clues from a man and a woman pointed to a blue sedan near the crime scene. Police checked a Brown funeral for a potential lead but saw no developments.
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Associated Press
Bernardaville
N. J
Margaret Brown
Snows
Bergen
Miso Brown
Bernardsvile-Morristown Road
Port Lee
Wenn
Miss Brown
Ter
Whd Ch
Acens
Confession Link Placed in Hickman Hunt Trial
In Los Angeles on February 24 Associated Press reports a confession by William Hickman places direct blame for the 1926 killing of druggist Thomas on co-defendant Welby Hunt. Hickman’s lawyers push the confession as proof Hunt fired the fatal shot.
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Associated Preast
Los Angeles
William &. Hickman
Cavy Thoms
Welby Hunt
Aftornoon
Hickman
Hunt
Thoms
Marion Parker
Hicknika 1
Esch Hearings Concluded On Interstate Commerce Panel
Senate committee hearings on the confirmation of John Jack to the Interstate Commerce Commission concluded. Chairman J. S. Campbell briefed the panel after Hoch-Smith resolution echoes, noting economic conditions in competitive districts must be weighed. Witnesses, including Luther Walker and B. Fullbright, urged confirmation. Cruz Wood and others faced opposition for alleged bias, while Senator A. W. Barkley pressed for independence of the commission amid debates over lake cargo and regional allocations.
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Magaw
Roberts
Washington Bureau
Washington, D. C
Senate
John Jack
Pennsylvania
J. 8. Campbell
Hoch-Smith
Esch
Jonn E. Bennett
National Association of Atities
Luther M. Walker
Nntional In- Guettlal Tentth League
B. &. Fullsbright
Texas
Bach
Exch Weiker
Pullbright
Genste
Crruz K. Woode & Yest Ego
A. W. Barkley
Kentucky
Destination of Lindbergh's Flight Today Kept a Secret
Detroit reports Lindbergh prepared for a dawn departure in the Ryan monoplane with a party of aircraft leaders from St Louis. They planned to fly toward Burt alt across Ontario, with Major Lenphier's pursuit plane fueling, and three Wright Field planes arriving to carry Lindbergh to Boston for a National Education Association meeting.
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Associated Prem
Detroit
Selfridge
Charles A. Lindbergh
Ontario
Lindbergh
S J. Louis
Burtala
Wright Plen
Dayson
Lis
Albert Hegenberger
Harry Johnson
Mra. Pyangenae
J. L. Lindbergh
Boston
National Education Association
Plana
Willie Willis excerpt by Robert Quillex
An excerpt attributed to Robert Quillex from 1988 centers on Willie Willis. The fragmentary text references a nighttime scene and a parent waking to attend a baby, suggesting a personal or domestic vignette from a longer work.
Birger Sentence Upheld by Court
The state supreme court affirmed Charley Birger’s murder conviction for the West City mayor’s death. The ruling confirms an April execution date after a 1926 spree tied to the Shelton gang. A 17 year old died in a bombing linked to Birger’s group. his brother Harry received a life sentence.
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Springfield
Fes
Humoie
Charley Birger
Lfe
Adama
West City
Ts Jalil
Benton
Birger
Agnms
Shelton Gang
Sheltons
Adams
Boya
Elmo Thommason
Harry
Reed Is Right Main Prairies Rally for Reed’s Campaign
Prais voiced by Ontecrml Service Correspondent Prasek Enwards as crowds in the Southwest back Senator James A. Reed of Missouri for president. Reed appeals for party unity and honesty, urging Dems to end intraparty strife and support his leadership in Washington. Denver speeches fuel enthusiasm. supporters call Reed right. In Denver he backs waterways and flood control as national priorities, avoiding prohibition debate.
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Prasek Enwards
Ontecrml
Senator Reed
Albuquerque
N. M
Prairies
James A. Reed
Missouri
Southwest
Houston
Eman
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Reed
Dallas
Tulea
Topeka
Denver
Hin Thery Ore
Washington
Transylvania
Rome
White House
Hectorate
San Francisco
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Read
Mile High
Danver
Asociatet Prenzi
Colo
Board of
Civil Engineers
Genater Reed
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Katrinus Farlea
Inluna
Rockles
Allo
Twelve Bodies Removed From Jenny Lind Mine Blast
Rescue crews recovered twelve miners killed in an explosion at a coal mine near Jenny Lind Arkansas. One worker, Chayien Wewnida, was unaccounted for and believed not in the area at the time. 105 entombed miners were brought to surface, 36 hospitalized, gas fumes cited as a factor. Investigators awaited officials findings on the blast cause.
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Jenny Lind
Ark
Femny Lind
Mama Coal Company
Te Archers
Chayien Wewnida
Newman
Claud Speigel
Pitata
Port Smith
Goetges
Bellet
Remus Continues Life Narrative At Habeas Hearing
The hearing on George Remus's habeas corpus petition to release him from Lima state hospital adjourned over the weekend. Remus, famed bootlegger, detailed his life and murder trial, chiding prosecutors for seeking to keep him confined and expressing remorse only for the impulsive act that led to his wife's death.
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Lims
George Remus
Lima
Remus
Atti Deey
Ting
Nan Eany
Ven
Walter K. Sibbard
Tramilton County
Cincinnati
Ais
Oil Probers Call More Witnesses in Teapot Dome Probe
Washington February 34 Senate Public Lands Committee expands hearings into the Continental Trading company deal and Teapot Dome slush fund. Chairman Nye says Western Security 631 Fieldman Corporation officials will testify next week. Byron Blackmer and H M Blackmer’s son to be questioned about profits and involvement. Witnesses include Robert Ray of Dawson Banks of Canada and Liberty National Bank officials, with new leads on potential recipients.
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Washington
Yaxing
Continental Trading Company
Senate Public Lands
Smite
Wittesrey
Gerald BP
Nye
Tin Western
Fielan Corporation
Debver
Continental
Tung Benda
Byron F. Blackmer
H. M. Blackmer
Blackmer
Robert Ray
Douwson Bans
Canada
Liberty National Bank
New York
Will Rogers Reflects on Hoover And Prohibition Debate
A fragmented record notes Will Rogers commenting on Herbert Hoover as a capable politician for the drys while not opposing the wets. The piece suggests both sides study a path toward compromise amid prohibition tensions, with references to Chicago and mood relief chatter.
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Hoover
Chicago
Aines
Will Rogers
Ton
Chevrolet Safe Looted by Yeggs
After ten days of inactivity yeggs robbed the Butler Chevrolet company at 1016 Lee Street in early morning darkness. They pried open a metal case, took about $600 and $300 in signed bank checks from the repair shop, and left behind a partly opened safe containing an additional $600. A C Ebert reported the break in as officials investigated.
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Yeggs
Lang
Butler Chevrolet Company
Lee Screet
A C Ebert
F Artes
Movement to Oust Small 18 Quashed
Springfield Ill Feb 26 Supreme Court blocked J Bert Miller from forcing quo warranto against Governor Small Republican candidate for a third term Miller argued exemption law unconstitutional but court did not rule on that point Measles epidemic in Texas closes 31 elementary schools delayed attendance by over fifty percent
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Springfield
Lén .Small
Republian
Supreme Court
J. Bert Miller
Kankakee
Small
Sangamonesunty
Miller
Sangamon
Smmit
Legitylatum
Bird Miller
Waa
Antonio
Texas
Heavily Armed Bandits Loot Kansas City Bank
Armed with multiple firearms the group of 10 to 15 robbers stormed the Kansas City bank at 9 15 am taking about 60 757 in cash. Insurance covered the loss and no one was injured. Detected suspects Shael St salen ace She Cage and St. Joo were named by witnesses. Police chased them via two motor cars.
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Kansas City
Anbas City
R. G. Kemper
Ates One& Host
Cree
Chisago
St. Louis
Gangatera
Shael St Salen
Ace She Cage
St. Joo
Sharp Adtern
Saployer
Mwung
Prosecution Claims Proceeds Benefited Bond Case Testifies Hickman
Testimony in the intermediate court details Hickman of Pocahontas Supply company admitting he issued six checks totaling 50 to 200 and handed full amounts to the state auditor. He denies any arrangement with Bond for payment and says no bill was rendered for information. Defense probes Viquesney ties and former auditor activities while noting past convictions.
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John GC
Hickman
Pocahontas Supply Company
Case
Bond
Bud
Yalustis
Viqueeney
Viquesner Timber and Ora Corporation
Jonan
Tha Torneya
Rickman
Poexhontes Supply Company
Tesson
Porgehontes County
Bickman
Matheny
Viguesney Company
Mat
Cass
Viquesney
Aleged
Topping
Fire Marshals Fund
FL HL Rice
B. B. Hickman
J. T. McNees
D. A. Stites
A. L. White
Ar, Holland
McNees
Thurider
Sten
Wotees
Mat Mead
Jong Pegs
PTT
Smoleas
Earn Crouse
Pugs Beven
Calman
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Charles M. McMillan
Secretary of Commerce
Administration
Mississippi River
Fox
Shaver
Smith
Alfred B. Smith
Tex
Merbert H. Lohrauty
Frank Thigue
Jersey City
New Jersey
Clemb. Shaver
I. C
Burt Buffalo
Dirigible
Pole
Cuba
Hinkler
Pyle
Univeral
Falta
Umberto Nobile
North Pole
Uni- Versal
Perle
Italia
St. Olph
Germany
Bpitzbergen
Zridin
Meterological Society
Universal Services
Lakehurst
N. 3
Guayenbabagho
Navy Department
Eney Teacue
Porto Rico
Universal Serview
London
Bya
Messags
Bert Hinkler
Horne Bower Globe
Katherine
Australia
Britain
Clery
Croydon
Aunetralia
Port Darwin
Aundanerg
Taory
Bindy
Lon- W
Clonarry
Sydney and Exchange
Baty
Nélaraispaten
Dianburry
Sydney
Camooweal
Hinkler Han
Willie Willis
By Robert Quillex
Publishers Eyndicate
Southern Illinois
Supreme Bench
Edwards
Chevrolet
Automobile Company
Pocahontas
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