Congress May Bolt Harding On Bonus Issue
Washington Feb 2 The Congress debates the soldier bonus with money provisions tied to treasury funds and bond options. President Harding opposes a cashless plan, while some lawmakers push for a selective or cash bonus, with shifts in support noted by business groups and veterans’ organizations. A new St Paul church will rise at the corner of Kuyt and South streets, a modern Gothic design by architect Mount, to replace the old Prebenite structure. The project aims for spring commencement and a contemporary facility with nave, classrooms, and social spaces.
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Blackmailer May Escape Action in U. S. War Dept Case
Washington dispatch reports a suspect in blackmail letters to U.S. officials. Police say Georges Lori, linked to the letters threatening death unless money is paid, claimed the idea came from the letters themselves. The case involves a man with three young children and claims of eccentricity.
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Chicago Big Blast Damages Quads Argo Area
A fifty ton dynamite blast in a rock quarry near Chicago Argo last night caused widespread alarm. One worker injured with a broken arm, while others reported fear of an earthquake as debris damaged nearby buildings two miles away. Police and fire departments logged hundreds of calls from frightened residents.
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Communists Meet March 2 to Name State Ticket
Harrisburg Feb. 45 The Democratic Committee of 72 will hold a meeting on March 2 to name the party slate for the state, focusing on a harmony ticket. State Chairman Brice said the committee will select Democratic candidates for governor and the United States Senate, among other positions.
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Funeral of Mrs Mary Douglas at Salvation Army Citadel
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Doughen were held yesterday at the Salvation Army Citadel 6 Hast Washington Street. Adjt Smith of Kane, formerly in charge of the local Salvation Army, officiated. Pallbearers assisted, and interment took place at Pine Grove Cemetery. Attendees included out of town members such as Giant I Wh Fowle of Kane and Bile worth Howhy of Exie.
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Federal movie censorship bill introduced in Congress
Representative Appleby of New Jersey introduces a bill to place strict national censorship of all films under a presidential commission. The measure would empower inquiry into the film industry relations with the public and authorize study of regulations governing motion pictures nationwide.
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Dark Horse Organizes New Italian Cabinet
Rome reports a new cabinet to be formed under Premier Gail Wuota with four deputies and a "dark horse" candidate for the premiership as war expectations rise. Opposition groups claim a full accord in the Chamber of his landers and other cabinet assignments are to reflect various factions. Senator Sohanger, head of the Tal delegation, will join the Washington army conference as the new foreign minister.
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Weather forecast summary for Atlantic regions
Forecast from United Press for Washington and surrounding states notes temperatures near normal with scattered rain or snow possible in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes, with some cooler days ahead. Regions in the Great Lakes may see somewhat below normal temperatures with unsettled conditions and light precipitation.
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Landru Executed in City Street Amid Crowd of Spectators
A detailed contemporary report describes the execution of Landru by guillotine in a Paris street after a lengthy trial. He proclaimed innocence as a vast dawn crowd watched, with 100 cavalry kept to maintain order. The article recounts his final moments, his refusals, and his plea for his children, noting the numerous crimes attributed to him including abduction and murder.
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Henry Landen
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Madame Heap
Jes On
Madamie Teon
Louie Hoon
Confesses to Murder of Brooklyn Druggist
NEW YORK February 25 William Evans laborer today confessed to the murder of Paul Gillian Brooklyn Druggist in his drugstore Thursday night. Evans said he and his brother Frank and two other youths planned a hold up and Gillian resisted. Gillian was killed by a gunshot. the motive and details remain under police inquiry.
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Lt Warnat
Mabel Normand Recovering From Flu Attack
Los Angeles report states silent film star Mabel Normand is recovering rapidly from a severe bout of influenza. Private physicians say she will not be able to appear with the Mack Sennett Studios troupe soon.
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Keretone Cormudly
Drilling Now Under Way on Greene Lease
Drilling operations have started on the Greene lease as crews work under the supervision of Driller Sutoworsh at ShEMEN. The project involves water supply concerns and spans several hundred acres in the Cory area with Superintendent Leting overseeing daily activities.
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Big Auto Show Closes Tonight at Hingks Garage
Corys wiremobile show heads to A clone tonight at Hingks garage. Awards from last night and a special closing feature are planned. Ban Pinucant was noted as the prior night’s award recipient.
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Fields Admits Parts Of Story Are Imaginary In Murder Case
Warped confession from Fields claims two alleged accomplices were fictional. He contradicts police accounts from Detroit and Los Angeles, shifting motives from jealousy to revenge and denying further details unless guaranteed safe from hanging.
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Eugene Knox Delights Large HS Audience
Faigene Knox, a featured performer, entertained a large audience at the high school auditorium last night on the Library-Feature Course program. His show mixed humor with dramatic interpretation, drawing wide praise from attendees.
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Lloyd George Proposes Ten Year Truce in Europe
British Prime Minister Lloyd George discussed a ten year European truce during private talks with Premier Poincare at Boulogne. The plan includes limits on land armaments and navies in line with Washington proposals, aiming to reduce tensions and set a framework for disarmament.
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Harding Aims to Cut Army Strength to About Sixty Thousand
Washington February 25 United Press reports President Harding favors reducing the enlisted personnel of the army to around sixty thousand while seeking a higher authorized strength. A House Naval Affairs committee member said the White House conference suggested possible growth to as high as one hundred thousand in the fleet, amid discussions on defense staffing.
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Yeggs Blow Safe in Railroad Station
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a safe was blown in the D L & W station at Cove Lane. Thieves entered by breaking a window and removed the safe to the freight area. The blast damaged the station building and bridges to the door. The safe contained about 400 dollars. Police pursue suspects after the explosion.
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Farm Bloc Favors Bonus From War Debt Bonds
The farm bloc supports using proceeds from war debt bonds to fund the aid program. The plan aims to pay benefits mainly through bond sales, with the likely distribution directed by state authorities in the coming months.
Fandits Shoot Stargood Owner and Loot Banked cash
Three bandits entered the Brooklyn store of John Pi Smith and fatally wounded the proprietor after he offered resistance. They escaped with 1500 in loot, as police probe the incident. The piece also mentions a planned supply of new Peacy silver dollars to be issued soon.
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National Bank of Corry
Rush on Ship Subsidiary Work Reported by Harding
President Harding accelerates work on a ship subsidiary project amid hopes of energizing wartime recovery. Announcement came from officials late last night detailing the new push and the role of Tasker and Haynes in the exhibit-related efforts.
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New York Brokers Smith & Co Face Bankruptcy
United Press reports A R Smith and Co of New York filed for involuntary bankruptcy. The petition lists liabilities near 75000 dollars and assets about 25000 dollars. Creditors seek court action to wind up the firm’s affairs.
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Government call for miners parley assured
Washington February 25 United Press reports a government call for a conference of bituminous coal operators and miners. Observers say a settlement is unlikely at such a meeting, and any agreement is expected to be pursued through state and district officials rather than a national arrangement as at present.
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Will Prefers No Charges Against Capital Blackmailer
Washington police report no charges will be brought against George Savar, a capital blackmailer involved in a high profile case. Authorities say Savar was driven by a disturbing belief in harming vulnerable children rather to do real damage.
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Operators and Miners Postpone Deliberations
The alloy committee of the anthracite coal operators postpones deliberations and will meet the committees in New York on March 16. Members of the workforce and their supporters gathered at Eastan Star Hall for an evening event with dancers and social activities.
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Big Booze Plot Nipped in Bud Seize Liquors
Federal officials disrupted a large Midwest liquor plot involving 190000 gallons of alcohol poised for illicit sale. Arrests include Ned J Burns in Chicago and seizures across Chicago Wheeling Covington and Viewsland. Investigators traced the liquor to Consolidated Drug Company Columbus which bought it from the government claiming denatured status then attempted to sell to saloon keepers.
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Two Die in Fire Near Greenville Farm Tragedy
A deadly blaze at Fred Hulbert’s farm near Greenville claimed Mrs Darla Rikon and a five year old child. Fred Hulbert and a daughter were rescued from the burning house as neighbors raised the alarm and firefighters battled the flames. Authorities investigated whether the fire started from a stove or accidental curtain ignition, while residents tended other family members at a local home.
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Darla Rikon
Fred Hulbert
Exoneration Expected for Girl Who Shot Betrayer
Merrie Matthews, 15, accused in the fatal shooting of J N Croselin, awaits grand jury action in Penton Yee. Her attorneys and supporters vouch for exoneration as she waives preliminary hearing slated for Monday. Georgia Murdock of Evangelia Home notes Matthews spent a troubled night prior to the incident.
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Tevns
Merrie Matthews
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Moiday
Siouth
J.N. Croselin
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Suppchir
Georgia Murdock
Evangelia
Showdown on Pacific Treaty Debate
Washington February 2 and 25 reports show the Senate allies moving to vote on the four power Pacific Treaty and related reservations. Johnson Brandegee Pomerene Lodge factions clash as Democrats and independents threaten to block the compromise, aiming to push the Harding Lodge Brandegee pact through.
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Harding
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Poincare Meets Lloyd George in Secret Boulogne Conference
Premier Poincare left Paris with Perretti and an interpreter for a secret 3 pm talk with Lloyd George along the channel coast. Journalists were urged not to follow or specu late, and an official Paris announcement would come on his return. The session was described as businesslike with few social amenities.
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Gotham Society Women Swindled by Broker
New York reports Alfred H. Lindsay, a broker, swindled prominent Gotham society women out of large sums. Authorities say the scheme involved as much as a million dollars, with victims including Lillian M. Duke who claimed 85,000. Detectives pursue the case as Lindsay, described as connected to past misconduct, faces ongoing scrutiny and possible charges.
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Lillian M. Duke
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Lipdaay
Prince of Wales Party Is Fired Upon in India
A Daily Mail dispatch from India reports that shots were fired at a party accompanying the Prince of Wales during a stop in the country. The incident occurred as the party moved through the area and no one is confirmed injured. Local authorities launched inquiries into the attack and security measures were reviewed.
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