Defense prompts testimony on Harry New’s erratic acts
In Los Angeles on December 29, the defense presented alleged odd acts by Harry New as part of his murder trial against Lesser. Witnesses were called and more testimony hinted at for tomorrow, while clashes with the prosecution continued over admissibility of sanity-related evidence.
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Los Angeles
Harry New
New
Lesser
Atorneys
Oe McEe
Dalamnia Mrawie
Wihille
Jair
Davis
Theatrical Star Migs Virginia Lae Returns to New York
A theatrical star named Migs Virginia Lae has just arrived in New York from Paris. The piece notes public chatter about the fashion and social scene on Fifth Avenue and references a limited, provocative moment in recent weeks.
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Migs
Virginia Lae
New York
Paris
Amoko
Yeorenaadias
Roach Named to Succeed Crabbe in State Prohibition Body
Sheriff Alonzo S. Peach of Platte county, famed for capturing Bill Carlisle, was appointed to the state prohibition commission, replacing Fred L. Crabbe. Peach plans to assume office in January and push a vigorous campaign to suppress bootlegging now openly carried in parts of the state.
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Alonzo S. Peach
Platte County
Bill Carlisle
Eorrroes
Young Chaney Beats Kilbane in Eight Round Feathér Bout
Young Chaney of Baltimore outfought and outpointed Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion in an eight round bout in Jersey City. Chaney dominated with quick punches and superior speed finishing the contest with a clear victory.
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Jersey City
Young Chaney
Baltimore
Johnny Kill
The Weather Forecast Notes Cloudy Tuesday
The report indicates overcast skies on Tuesday with little change expected in conditions. No significant temperature or precipitation shifts are noted.
Dr William Osler Dies at 70 in Oxford
Sir William Osler noted physician dies after illness in Oxford England at age seventy. He had been ill for several weeks and passed away today in the convalescent period, leaving a lasting legacy in medicine.
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DR. Osler
Oxford
England
William Osler
Rail unions press government control test in labor clash
The meeting of four railroad brotherhoods and AFL affiliated trades backs government control for two years to test its effect on rail operations. The conference opposes legislation that would punish strikes by rail workers, with details linked to a broader debate on federal oversight postwar. A related item reports a bootlegging case involving a taxi driver and stolen car, with sheriffs pursuing suspects in Laramie County.
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Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Unite States
Coal operators refuse to fund wage increases beyond 14 percent
Coal operators from Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania met in Chicago on December 29 to discuss the Wilson commission's coal situation inquiry and stated they would not fund wage increases above the 14 percent agreed in the strike settlement. Thomas T. Brewster of St Louis chaired the operators' wage scale committee.
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Chicago
Iinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Thomas T. Brewster
St. Louis
Six Men Arrested Over Poison Whiskey Ring
New York authorities hold six men as alleged ring leaders in a conspiracy to flood New York New Jersey and New England with poisonous whiskey substitutes. deaths and serious illness mount with four deaths reported in New Jersey and New York, while several others lie unconscious or critically ill from alcoholic poisoning as federal state and city agencies coordinate operations.
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New Jersey
New England
Cit
Newark
Elizabeth
Passaic
N. J
Twenty-Five Shot Down At Cuban Funeral
In Havana today twenty five people were wounded during police efforts to control thousands at the funeral procession of a labor leader amid Sunday demonstrations. Ten are reported in critical condition.
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Havana
Cuba
One Victim in Far Off West Mining Firms Involved
A man tied to several mining ventures in Waller and Evans died today in Golffield after a period of illness attributed by doctors to drinking Whiskey cooling wood. The report notes the death occurred in late December and cites medical opinions on the cause.
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Goldfield
Waller &, Evans
Ens Pena
Mexican officials linked to Wilson in jail release rumors
Reports circulated in New York claimed President Wilson and Secretary Lansing paid bail to free American Consular Agent W. O. Jenkins from Puebla jail. The Senate subcommittee on Mexican affairs will investigate with subpoenas for Rafael Norte and others. Lansing called the reports absolutely ridiculous.
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Washington
New York
Wilson
Lancing
W. O. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico
Senate
Francis J. Kerfoot
Council For the
Dr. Kerfoot
Rafael Norto
Carranza
Emilaliano Lopez Figueroa
Rafael Martino Carrillo
Commission Prepared to Meet on Wages and Prices Investigation
The three member commission appointed by President Wilson held its first meeting in Washington to set up semi permanent headquarters in the Labor Department and discuss organization and procedures for the wartime wage and price inquiry in the venous industry as part of the coal strike settlement.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry M. Robinson
Pasadena
Calif
Rembrant Peale
John P. White
Department of Labor
President
Industrial Conference
Commission
Woman with Aliases Charged in J S Brown Murder
Beatrice Lester also known as Beatrice Workman and Beatrice Nelson is charged with murder in the case of J. S. Brown. Police seek a man linked to the killing after reviewing statements from Miss Gladys Summit. Detentions and releases followed as officers pursued leads across cities.
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J. S. Brown
Lester
Brown
Gladys Summit
Beatrice Lester
Beatrice Workman
Beatrice Nelson
Battle Creek
Miss Summit
Toledo
Flint
Five Survivors From Belgian Steamer Crew Adrift in Newfoundland
A Belgian steamer Anton Van Griel with about 30 crew, five survivors reported clinging to wreckage off St Mewn’s near Neuboundland as waves pound the vessel. A rescue by St Johns sloops seemed unlikely with the ship breaking apart and only slender chances of holding together overnight.
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Marvin
Anton van Griel
Thre
St Mewn's Baw
St. Johns
St. John
St. Roberts
Gompers Criticizes Labor Conference On Representation
Samuel Gompers AF of L president denounces the conference report for not recognizing trade unions as the basis for worker representation. Frank Morrison argues against compulsory labor and urges workers to organize. Both urge the commission to adopt collective bargaining and worker self representation to achieve industrial peace.
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American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Federation
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Gompers
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