Court Wishing Defrauding Plymouth Oil Dealings Case
Court hears charges against Jerome C. Farquhar Plymouth Oil treasurer accused of false stock representations. Complainants rejected a ten to one stock offer and the case moved to July 23 to allow briefing by witnesses. Judge Anderson warned of civil action while noting potential malice in prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. ‘Farquhar
Falee
Pittsburgh
Jerome C. Farquhar
Plymouth OF Company
William
Henderson
A. H. Budd
B Lockhart
Majorey
George J. Anderson
Cel
W. M. Henderson
Farquhar
Richard Martin
Public Service Commissioning
Plymouth Oil Company
Alderman Anderson
Martin
Aan
Leland Awarded Damages In Slander Suit
Albert R Leland was awarded 910,000 in a slander suit against E L Hartle, a Chicago church official. The case arose from a divorce action and alleged misconduct claims tied to Oak Park Church and a physician mispractice dispute. The jury deliberated just over three hours and a new-trial motion was set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert R. Leland
E. L. Hertla
Osk Park
Beland
Leland
Carl BD. Cuse
Oak Park Gherob
Hartle
Tornesa
Tomork
Charlotte Leland
Doctor Case
Pendhar
Adding Machine Dispute Winds Through Anthracite Coal Talks
Atlantic City July 17 The joint scale sub committee meets to seek adding machine data and wage figures amid a miners operators dispute. Philip Murrey says propaganda and absence of President Lewin hinder progress while mine owners initially rejected then reconsidered the request. Local church officials and lawyers noted for testimony as the panel weighs labor costs in anthracite talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewin
Milners’ Nagetiviors
Atlantic City
Anthra
Lotte
Hartig
Leniien
Lim
Dletica
Minera
Anthracompany
Elta
Murray
Plan to Broadcast from Abroad Gains U S Radio Chief
New York July 17 David Sarnoff vice president and general manager of RCA outlined plans for a transatlantic high powered radio station. He said an agreement with a British broadcasting company will allow nightly broadcasts across the Atlantic for American listeners. Details uncertain due to damaged text.
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New York
Davidt' Sarnoff
Sankeet
Radio Terporathin of
America
Britivh
Atlantic
American Lntenemn
Shepherd Still In Doubt Over McClintock Will
In Chicago July, Probate Judge Henry Horner refused to admit the McClintock will to probate leaving Shepherd the estate except for a $5000 annuity to Mira Isabelle Pope. Proponents must disprove undue influence in higher court as contest over the will continues with possible custodian appointment if no agreement is reached.
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Chicago
Daring Shepherd
Wiliam Nelson McClintock
Iointhin
McClintock
Henry Horner
Shepherd
Mira Isabelle Pope
MecHintock
Horner
Fitigantst Shepherd
Vine
Iowa
McClintock l
Miss Pope
Jonny McClintock
Shepherd's
Privates Case for High Court in Honolulu
W W Wright president of the Honolulu central labor council and Wawailua representative of the American Civil Liberties Union with the International Defense League of China declared plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court to free Paul Crouch and Walter Trumbull who were convicted by a military court of aiding a communist uprising in the U S Army. Wright said they did not receive fair trials and were convicted for their opinions.
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Honolulu
W.W. Wright
Honolulu Central Labor Council
Wawailua
American Civil Liberties Union of New York
International Defense League of Chinen
United States Supreme Court
Paul Crouch
Walter Trumbull
Trumbull
Crouch
Theleniz
United States Army
Lfforta
Wright
Chicago residents face tax penalties for missing property schedules
Chicago officials reveal 1923 personal property tax schedules and penalties for failing to file. County assessment adds a 50 percent penalty to the valuation. Notable-listed delinquents include John Borden 250000, Kh T Crane Jr 750900, Hale Holden 7435, Gustavus F Swift 10000, and others.
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Chicago
Jay
North Side Lakeshore
John Borden
Kh. T. Crane, Jr
F.C. Deanely
B. A. Kekarta
Hale Holden
Victor TF. Lawson
Potter Palaer
Gustavus F. Swift
Dempsey Cleared for Clash After Four Years of Strife
Long running controversy ends as Jack Dempsey agrees to meet Harry Wills under the state athletic commission rules. Dempsey plans warm up bouts and a possible match in late summer or early fall, with commission oversight continuing.
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New York
Aly
Pugillata Bartzen
Auecton
Ives Dempsey
Atate Athletic Commission
Harry
Will. Negra
Tala Uct Tun
Fassin
Kearnd
Dempsey
Genmeny
Mately
Pirat N
Iim
Dempsey Wan
Ywteh
Ind
Labor Day
Welmington Delahire
Commission
UH Gicker
Rickard
Aod
Floyd Finnsinmoons
Fiite
Ankelos
Kearnkah
Xamebony
Ramelody
Muldows
DRY NAVY GAINS ANOTHER VICTORY
July 17 report from coast guard HQ notes three run ships returning to action as the Dry Navy resumes blockade. Grace and Ruby Montclair and James W. Parker sighted off Cape Ann after five weeks sheltering. Javier W. Dareker ready to meet shore boats near Bip pennies lodge. four destroyers and two cutters plus smaller craft back in patrol.
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Boston
Voast Guard
Grace
Ruby Montclais
James W. Parker
New England
Ruby Montelair
Bee
Bean
Javier W. Dareker
Bippennies Lodge
Caps
Ministry Quits Lishon After Short Tenure in Portugal
Portugal reports the ministry headed by Antonio Da Silva as premier and war minister resigning today after a tenure of only about two weeks. The cabinet's collapse follows political turmoil and a brief government term.
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Lishon
Portugal
Antonio da Silva
Von Hindenburg Signs Bill for Revalue Loans
AMRLIN Iuly 17 President Von Hindendieg signs revilunthintil bill passed by reivhaing Tueelay for exchange of Germ war logos for a new be equal te ve per ceur of ert action. Obstentions tainting THLOOD.UDROMTNkke con Verted Into a gol delet of 4.000 AGOOO anpuerten.
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Amrlin
Iuly
von Hindendieg
Reivhaing Tueelay
Last Rites For Gun Victim A C Lawrence
Funeral services were held for Alexander C Lawrence who was shot to death in Charleston on a Wednesday afternoon. The service drew many friends relatives and church representatives including the Billy Sunday Men’s Club and First Presbyterian church leaders. A preliminary hearing for the accused slayer is set for the county jail with a grand jury expected to indict. Resolutions from the Billy Sunday Men’s Club expressed deep sympathy and praised Lawrence’s Christian service. a copy was sent to his widow.
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A. 1 Lianwrence
Pin
Hy Merrill
Puarun
Wabyterian
Ac Feneral
Hin Bihte
First Presbyterian Church
W. Hightower
Ash Dedron
SL. Walker
Lewmertek
Wes Stafford
John T. Bsekinson
Th. Montelius
John Davidson
Paya
Pat Withe
A. AY Shawkay
William A. de
Mr. Lawrence
Jali
Lawrence
Hia Darth
Billy Sunday Men's Club
Apheriaiton
Billy Sunray Men's Club
Charleston
Alexander C. Lawrence
Prine of
Ife
Ar Asanesin
Alexander
A. C. Lawerence
Australia seeks New York money for large loan
Australia turns to New York for extern financing as it plans a 75.6 million Australian loan aimed at public absorption next Monday while Britain limits gold exports and London borrowing. The 30 year bonds will bear 6 percent, nonredeemable before 1952, with maturities up to 50 years. The issue aligns Australia with Canada in accessing American capital.
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Commonwealth of
Trent
Britain
Bank of Iaeland
London
New York
Canada
Broccadh
Bolt
Hondan
Wil Ba
Buvernprents
Australia
U S Stand In Possible Coal Strike Stated
President Coolidge and Secretary Davis discuss a government prepared plan for an emergency in case a coal strike erupts in the anthracite fields. Officials indicate no decision on government actions, while the White House awaits wage talks near expiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Swampscott
Mass
Cooldge
Sveretary
Davie
Davis
White
Priory
Burono
Department of Labour
Gotham Robbers Fail In Attempts In Multiple Districts
Three robberies across separated Gotham districts failed to net the payrolls. One man was seriously wounded, and a robber is believed shot. Frederick Smith, former alderman, was shot during the Iron Works office holdup as gunfire sparked a retreat. Detective Devine returned fire at the United States Trucking payroll guard. A separate robbery at United Land Grav on 278th street yielded only pocket change.
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New York
Daly
Frederick Smith
Alder Awwa Howl & Galewman
Meter Nedelhar Tron Works
Iron Works
Helmy
Stephen Devine
United States
Dexk
Tragedy at Holsepy Well Claims Three Inhalation Deaths
In Otter Pass, Pa on the 17th two men and a boy were suffocated by black damp in a 15 foot well at a Holsepy mine. A miner, Christ Verti, heard his son Carl Verna cry from the bottom and descended to help but both father and son perished. A rescuer named Awayne Reusped survived after being drawn up. An inquest was held by Coroner HL Immell.
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Pauly
Nermney Merrinamet
Heinhhoer
Theathera
Goroter
Immell
Lomerrow
Wire operator in Scott case sparks Chicago link
Detroit July 22 James Ball a telegraph operator said he reported that Robert Scott, not Russell, killed Joseph Maurer in a Chicago drug store a year ago. Ball identified Russell Scott in a newspaper photo yesterday and then sent a telegram claiming Robert was the shooter. Ball later said he would testify before Illinois authorities if summoned, while Governor Small waited for word on the new allegations.
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Detroit
James Gall
Tenight
Len Small
Illinois
Joseph Maurer
Chicago
Robert
Russell Scott
Ball
Pantal Telegraph Company
Scott
Picturi
Itox
Maurer
Bail
Scotts Fater
Bull
Governor Small
Ilinois
Sivekr
Runwell
Russell
Yo Brothers
City Hall
Maures
Thatchey
Monte
Untimely End for Bootleg Combine
New York July 17 bootleg ring operating across New York and the midwest by shipping in travel trunks was broken up, prohibitions agents said. Ten arrests included eight men and one woman with books and papers listing events and addresses. Trunks and keys were sent to customers by mail. empty trunks returned by express. Arraignments occurred before United States Commissioner Cot-tribesmen. Marshal Lyautey welcomed the plane carrying eight conspirators from Alicante, Spain.
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New York
Middle West
Hallor
Petain
United States
Alicante
Spain
Marshal Lyautey
End of Ape Trial In Sight Amid Stormy Day
East Liverpool Ohio reports a brief school board session approving a library move tied to the Scopes trial matter. The Dayton courtroom proceedings hinted at an early conclusion as Judge Raulston excluded defense scientists and allowed later affidavits from Darrow supporters.
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East Liverpoole
Fant Liverpanl Board of Education
Atuay
Dayton
Tene
Raulston
Darrow
George Hepburn Dies After Ladder Fall in Nobbs Garage
George Hepburn, 28, attorney, died this morning from injuries after falling from a twelve rung ladder in a Nobbs garage loft while fetching fishing tackle with Harvey Hobbs and Frank Hoone. He never regained consciousness. he was a graduate of Washington and Lee University and belonged to Phi Kappa Psi. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alinnia Hepburn of Talcott. Minton, W. Va.
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George Hepburn
Heyburs
Harvey Hobba
Frank Hoone
Hepburn
Hobbs
Hopesburk
Isley
Boone
Washington and Lee University
Law Stata
Beckley
W. H. McGionis
Supreme Court of Appeals
Hare
James B. Miller
Phi Kappa Pal
Bra
Alinnia Hepiyen
Talcott
Here
Minton
W. Va
Prohibition Commission Proposal Over Payments To Enforcer
The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment asked Comptroller General McCart to withhold the salaries of Commissioner Hayes until the treasury recovers about 13,200 paid to Miss Georgia Hapley, an enforcement officer who lectured nationwide. The letter, signed by William H. Stayton, argues the payments likely benefited dry interests and assigns responsibility to Hayes as her superior.
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Association Against Prohibition
Haynes
Treasury
Washington
Associatiim
McWart
Hayes
Treasury Department
Georgia Hapley
Wiliam H. Stayton
Hanley
Slayton
McCart
Mr. Hayes
Prohibition
Death Penalty Publicity Volunteers for Electric Chair
Washington July 17 a voluntary group and officials offered to handle publicity for an execution. J Pudding head of the Prisoners Relief Society offered to produce material without payment while others volunteered services to operate the electric chair event. An elderly man earlier sentenced for murder is described in the report.
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Washington
Voluneer
District of Columbia Commission
Hi. J. Pudding
Sauiety
Fiethertas Bly Tighe Signlnet Canital Puaiahs
Funeral held for Pancho Villa world flyweight champion
Funeral services were held at St. Ignatius Church for Pancho Villa the world flyweight champion who died in hospital after throat operation. Ten members of the Cathedral Filipino club served as pallbearers, and the cortege proceeded to Knights of Columbus hall for in state remarks before the procession to the Inez for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
St. Ignatius Church
Pancho Villa
Cathede Fiipino Club
Knights of Columbual Hall
Wil
Uwell Louerpow
Inez
Barrison
Trial News: Scopes Case Delayed by Judge’s Rule
Dayton July 17 The trial nears its end as Judge Raulston excludes expert testimony and shortens proceedings. Defense plans affidavits to detail testimony not allowed, while attorneys clash over procedure. Adjournment set to Monday morning with expected two more days of speeches before jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, Tena
Scopes
Coder
John R. Rauleton
Bryan Says Law Constitutional Dayon
Tennessee debate over the evolution law continues as Judge RalLariot excludes peer testimony. Attorneys for the prosecution argue the people of Tennessee must protect their religion from minority pressures on children. The court has held the law constitutional, backed by substantial authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton. Tenn
Wile
Bryan Ead
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