Montana Prison Inquiry Prompts Calls for Reform
A lengthy report by committee chief investigator T H McDonald details alleged mismanagement at Montana State Prison Deer Lodge. The findings focus on possible graft and faulty oversight, urging Governor Dixon to recover funds and overhaul the system while cautioning that evidence may not be conclusive.
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Montana
Deer Lodge
T.H. McDonald
Conley
McDonald
Dixon
Commonwealth
Court of Justice
Helena
Mounting Casualty List Postwar Refers to Whittlesy Suicide
The article discusses Lieutenant Colonel Whittlesy of the Lost Battalion who disappeared at sea after leaving New York for Havana and is presumed to have died by suicide. It argues many soldiers face postwar mental agony and that Whittlesy’s case draws national attention due to his prominence and heroism.
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Chicago
Morrison Hotel
Colonel Whittlesy
Whittlesy
New York
Havana
France
Princial
America
Col. Whittlesy
Littlespace
American Education Week Observance Urges Public Interest
December 4 to 10 designated to publicize educational matters and foster patriotism. The American Legion and National Education Association advocate closer ties between taxpayers and public schools and promote understanding of school funding and costs.
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American Legion
National Education Association
America
Jobless convention in Detroit urges relief and action
A Detroit gathering of unemployed workers calls for urgent relief and reform. The delegates plan to protest at Washington and the White House if needed, urging abolition of overtime and funds for public works to restore work and dignity to a nation’s idle labor force.
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America
Washington
Capitol
White House
No Verdict In Arbuckle Case After Deliberations
After more than five hours the Arbuckle jury reported it could not reach a verdict in the Virginia Rappe death case stemming from a party at Fatty Arbuckle’s San Francisco hotel apartment. Foreman said the jury remained deadlocked. Reports say the last ballot showed 10 to 2 for acquittal with a woman juror blocking agreement.
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Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
San Francisco
Irish Free State Established Ends Century Old Quarrel
London December 6 details report the signing in the premier's cabinet room of a treaty between Great Britain and Ireland. The accord creates the Irish Free State with constitutional status akin to Canada and Australia.
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Engand
Ireland
Great Britain
Irish Free State
Canada
Australia
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