America's Return to Capital Punishment Spurs Executions
A nationwide canvass shows 120 inmates under death sentences across 25 states and the District of Columbia as support for capital punishment rises after the war. Journalists cite cases in Idaho, New York, California, Ohio, and others, with opinions split between deterring crime and moral concerns.
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Nurse Schulz Murder Trial Reaches Close of Evidence
The Cheyenne nurse Mrs Emma Schulz stands accused of murdering two infants at Cheyenne Private Hospital as the preliminary hearing near its end. Witnesses included Anna Sanderson and nurses Eleanor Flaxell Nellie McElhaney and Dr G P Johnston detailing events and suspicions amid cross examinations and protective testimony.
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General Isaac Sherwood to become Washington reporter at 85
General Isaac Sherwood of Toledo, Ohio, will retire from the House March 4 and immediately join Washington reporting ranks at the Toledo News-Bee. At 86 last August, he is the oldest lawmaker and plans to cover national affairs, seeking memberships in the National Press Club and the press gallery.
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Harris seeks divorce from thrice married wife
Charles Harris files in district court alleging marital troubles after marrying Laura Harris in 1917 at Hamaria Kansas. He claims she was previously married twice, and accuses her eloping with a former husband. He says the elopers now claim his laundry in Pine Bluffs.
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City Budget Aims at 260000 for 1921 Plans
City commissioners begin preparation of the 1921 budget totaling about 260000, up from 231000 last year. Projects include improving camping grounds and laying mains to the air mail aviation field. Mayor Taylor notes occupation tax from business and professionals must continue unless alternative revenue is found.
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Houdini Tricks Used in Battle Against Spiritism
Rev. W. W. F. Rees of Colchester performs Houdini style handcuff escapes in London to argue against occult influence. He is locked in a box and frees himself, illustrating trickery rather than supernatural power.
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Colchester
Trial Amid Laughs as Nurse Testifies on Baby Care
The trial features nurses accusing Mrs Schulz of cruelty to infants in the maternity ward. Nurses state she mishandled care and spa rkings occurred, while one witness claims to have seen a hypodermic needle used. A comical court moment follows as Mr Schulz’s absence prompts laughter. Defense to present their case next morning with Roche Mentzer and W C Kinkead representing the prosecution.
Old Favorites and Jazz Fantasies in Concert Program
Denver audiences packed the Princess theater as Frank W. White of the Denver Post balked at the American Syncopated orchestra. The night sounded like a southern visitation with a refined melody from the colored performers, delivering a happy program.
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Princess Theater
Fruit and vegetable sale prices listed for bulk buys
A local ad lists bulk apples at six pounds for 25 cents and various produce items with prices per unit or per quantity. Winesaps and Rome Beauties apples are mentioned along with celery lettuce turnips carrots beets and sweet potatoes and onions.
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Evening concert delights with jazz numbers and solos
The program featured Call of the Woods by the full orchestra, Laura Hall in a soprano solo, and quartet folk songs by Alexander Williams Bryant and Jackson. The audience enjoyed jazz numbers with a spirited tenor drummer and violin and trombone solos. Separately, Rev Huston reported the death of his daughter Dorothea at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore on January 2, after meningitis. Born March 28, 1915, in Goheenne, the Hustons lost their child. funeral services and burial occurred in Baltimore.
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