Man May Escape 30 Year Sentence Under Habitual Criminal Act
An appeal in the New York case of Curry, convicted of robbery at the Noviot Hast hotel, challenges a 30 year term under the Habitual Criminal Act. The court considers whether the 1900 act, repealed later, can govern the sentence and awaits a ruling that could grant freedom or demand continued confinement. The issue centers on whether the habitual crime statute applied at the time of sentencing.
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North East Hotel
Juln G McGhils
Pittsburgh
Curry
Bennon
Noviit
Auburn
Mat Supreme Court
Cuirr
Benson Cone
Opportunity Club Bazaar at Presbyterian Church
The Opportunity Club bazaar and supper take place Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Franks Gillette is general chair, Mrs Charles Whiteley 28 leads the supper with a menu of roast beef, mashed potatoes, cream peas, cabbage slaw, white bread, coffee, cake, and jello served from 5:30. Helen Johnson and Mes Way Perling oversee the dining room as volunteers pledge to ensure a successful event with a large attendance.
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Presbyterian Church
Opportunity
Franks Gillette
Basaar
Charles Whiteley
Silat
Helen Johnson
Mes
Waye Perling
Cii
School Official Retires After 12 Years in District
United Press reports principal Rene Days announces retirement after 12 years with the district. He declares the move into the state pension system and will spend the winter in Florida.
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United Press
Rene
Stits Pension System
Florida
Allegheny Glee Club Concert Here December 14
The Allegheny College Glee Club will perform here Monday evening December 14 under director Lee Hess Barnes. A new program with specialty numbers and solos is planned, with reserved seats to go on sale Friday morning at Gondras.
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Allegheny Glee Club
Corry Muse
Allegheny College Glee Club
Allege
Lee Hess Barnes
Alewheny
Sears
Duwdor Barnes
Gondra
Allegheny
Horione
R B
Motor Club To Elect Officers Friday Night
Gary Motor Mobe prepares for its annual election of officers this Friday night. J J Wright current president Perry Bixby vice president and George W Patterson secretary lead the club after an active year. Officers reports and annual business will be reviewed as members gather to ensure prudent use of funds and continued community service.
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Gary Motor Mobe
J. J. Wright
Elit
Perry Bixby
George W. Patterson
Motor Club
Bell Case Heads To Jury In Pittsburgh Trial
In Pittsburgh on December 7 John A Bell faces 12 counts of embezzlement from Carnegie First Bank funds totaling 1.74 percent. The criminal court trial resumed this afternoon with witnesses, and closing arguments to the jury were set to begin at 1800 hours unless a last minute move by Bell’s lawyers changes the plan.
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Pittsburgh
John A. Bell
Carnegie
Bell
Senator Pepper Seeks Coolidge Policy On Coal Strike
Pennsylvania Senator Pepper told Lucerne County citizens delegation that any Senate move to end the anthracite coal strike must await President Coolidge’s statement of policy. He cannot act until he hears the President’s position, signaling reliance on executive guidance.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Pepper
Pennsylvania
Lucerne County
Jewelry store robbed. $3,500 in loot recovered
Police report a jewelry store robbery with $3,500 in jewelry stolen and silverware targeted. Investigators pursue leads on two related robberies at a garage and nearby plants, with insurance adjustors expected to aid the probe.
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Phillipe
Star
North Center Street
Vhcieves
Gillette
Inex Buick
Horton J Davis
Dayir
Hepliin
Ndlente
Wey
Perry Milling and Supply Company
West
Washington Street
First Avenue
Islso
Iiehak
Corry
Vargo
Maryur-Wright Company
Warton
Phillipy
Jewairy
Muffaly
Beijyr Sloswel
0.P. Winner in First Skirmish
Washington December 7 Republican leaders won the first skirmish with insurgents and Democrats in the House as the new Congress reconvened and debated party warnings. The chamber voted 210 to 195 against delaying debate on the Republican plan to change house rules.
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United Press
Washington
Republicame
Representatives
Coolidge
Hons
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Marian Nixon
Beatrice Burnham
Wilfred Lucas
Warner Oland
Harold Goodwin
Tony
Wonder Horse
Ann Reynolds
Rileaction
Last
Building and Loan Association
F. E. York
Corry Building and Loan Association
Ajax Building
Secy
Barlow
Santa Claus
Armstrong
Toyland
Santa
J. A. Lanston
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