Powers Ready to Submit Case and Forego Argument
Georgetown Ky December 27 The Powers trial closes its oral testimony with rebuttal as prosecutors plan nine hours of argument. Defense seeks to bypass further speeches and move straight to jury instructions. Witnesses attacked Noakes and Golden testimony while the court considers the Goebel reward fund expenditures.
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Commercial Tribune
Georgetown
Powers
Berry Howard
James Howard
Henry Youtsey
William Smith
Commonwealth
John Sheets
State House
Frankfort
E. T. Sherman
Massachusetts Superior Court
Morris
Sims
The
Williams
Sttorney Franklin
Noakes and Golden
W. R. Jewell
Danville, Ir
Noakes
Danville
Max Lewis
R. L. McClure
Wharton Golden
Lexington
Youtsey
Fool
Golden
Franklin
Christian Science Church Plans 1 Million Charitable Fund
Archibald McLellan reports details of Mary Baker G. Eddy's plan to establish a charitable fund named in her honor. The $1,000,000 endowment funds an educational program to teach Christian Science healing to indigent students, with eligibility based on need beliefs and character. Beneficiaries include students and their families, with numbers determined by income and board decisions.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Church
Archibald McLellan
The
Christian Science Sentinel
Jesus
Accused Douma Members Faint During Treason Trial Proceedings
In St Petersburg on December 27 the trial of First Douma members who signed the Viborg Manifesto nears a close as the defense readiness to admit the charges reduces the case to formalities. A court session was interrupted when M Ranischwiki fainted, later revealed to suffer consumption contracted in prison.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
M. Ranischwiki
Ody
Social Democrats
Henrieve Reaches Man On Scaffold In Alabama
In Birmingham on December 27 a telegram to the Sheriff halted the hanging of Henry Thaxton, a negro condemned for killing S. T. Hunstucker. The governor's order suspended the execution for fifteen days as the scene grew dramatic with prayers and hymns.
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Henrieve
S. T. Hunstucker
Roosevelt Takes A Short Stroll In Charlottesville
President Roosevelt did not hunt this morning but walked with his son Kermit and a group of boys near Pine Knot in Charlottesville Virginia. The long afternoon plan included a rabbit hunt and the president noted the fine weather during the five mile walk from North Garden.
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Commercial Tribune
Charlottesville
Roosevelt
North Garden
Green Mountain Roads
Pin
Kermit
Major J H H Peshire Sick On Adriatic voyage
Major J H H Peshire of the U S Army fell ill aboard the steamer Adriatic en route from Europe. After arrival at the quarantine station he was taken ashore and admitted to Ft Wadsworth Reservation Hospital for treatment.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
J. H. H. Peshire
Adriatic
Europe
Ft. Wadsworth Reservation Hospital
Druce Grave to Be Opened in Secret Exhumation
London court grants permission to open the grave of T C Druce to confirm if a body or lead roll lies within. The exhumation date remains secret to prevent crowds, with Monday or Tuesday likely for the reveal. George Hollamby Druce is barred from attending. G Hollamby Cruce will be represented.
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London
T. c. Druce
George Hollamby Druce
Herbert Druce
Duke of Portland
G. Hollamby
Cruce
J Frank Zahm Dies by Own Action in Toledo Plant
J Frank Zahm a prominent Toledo broker and tobacco manufacturer shot himself in his office at the Council street tobacco plant. Officials say melancholia from illness and Brights disease likely led to the act. his physician had warned he had months to live.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo, CO
J. Frank Zahm
Walsh Trial Postponed Due to Juror Illness
The trial of John R. Walsh in Chicago was continued until next Thursday because one juror fell ill.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Armed Guard in Henryetta as Negro Band Sought
Gov Haskell reports disquieting notices from Henryetta where two National Guard companies stand ready to move. Chandler and Oklahoma City units similarly prepared. Armed guards patrol Henryetta while couriers and officers search for an armed Negro group reported four miles from town. The governor stays at his desk through the night to oversee developments.
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Lieve
Chandler
Oklahoma City
Henryetta
Indian Congress ends in a fierce ruling clash
In Surat on December 27 1930 the Indian National Congress session devolved into a violent melee after two days of futile attempts to elect a President. Moderates and Extremists clashed over home rule. furniture was used as bludgeons and many delegates were injured before police restored order.
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Surat
Bombay
Indian National Congress
Congress
India
Money in a Nutshell Explains Bank Deposit Safety
Frank C. Harper argues that bank deposits are highly secure in National banks. He cites government oversight, reserve requirements, and long-term loss figures showing depositor risk remains minimal, even across crises.
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Frank C. Harper
Washington
Federal Treasury
Mecca Pilgrims Stricken by Cholera Deaths Rise
Cholera ravages pilgrims to Mecca with deaths averaging one hundred daily in Mecca Medina and Yembo. Constantinople reports the outbreak spreading among travelers and locals.
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Constantinople
Mecca
Medina
Yembo
Lawyer Darrow Withdraws From Pettibone Defense
Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for George A. Pettibone, withdraws from the Pettibone case to undergo ear surgery in Los Angeles. He has battled a middle ear abscess for six months and was advised to operate after delivering his opening statement. The trial concerns Pettibone's alleged complicity in the killing of former Governor Stelling.
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Commercial Tribune
Oise
Idaho
Clarence Darrow
George A. Pettibone
Stelling
Los Angeles
Abcess
Navy staff feud widens as Brownson resigns
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral W. H. Brownson quits as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation amid clashes with Surgeon General P. M. Rixey over hospital ship Relief commands. Senator Hale backs Brownson, warns against staff-vessel command claims, and calls for discipline amid internal naval dissension.
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Commer Tal Tribune
Washington
Navy Department
W. H. Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
P. M. Rixey
Stokes
Relief
Navy
Seen
Department
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Winslow
Hale
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Admiral Brownson
Brownson
Rixey
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