Prominent Lawyers Seek Mooney Pardon Help in San Francisco
Under Mayor James J. Walker's lead, Frank P. Walsh and Aaron Sapiro push a strong case before Governor Ralph for Tom Mooney’s pardon. The effort ties to 1916 San Francisco bombing and Mooney’s life term at San Quentin, with Republican clubs aiding Hoover push. Also noted are alleged parental cruelty victims Helen Bland and Elaine Plucker, and inquiries into their cases.
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James J. Walker
New York
James Ralph, Jr
Tom Mooney
San Francisco
Frank P. Walsh
Chicago
Aaron Sapiro
San Franciscan
Rolph
San Quentin
Helen Bland
Eliza Bland
Bland
James Walker
San Quentin Prison
Ing
Anegelo Rossi
James Rolph, Jr
California
Mooney
Lusitania salvage tube dominates new Congress power duo
The 72nd Congress opens in Washington with Speaker John Nance Garner of Texas and House Majority Leader Henry Rainey of Illinois leading Democrats. They pledge unusual harmony in the House as they guide legislation.
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Representa
Washington
John Ki. Garner
Texas
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
South
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Gibson to Return as Pirates Manager for 1982
George Gibson signs a one year contract to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates again with Pirates president Barney Dreyfuss looking on. The announcement marks Gibson's return after previously serving as player and manager of the Smoky City club.
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George Gibson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Smoky City
Barney Dreyfuss
Pirate
Jewe Ens
Buccaneers
Gibson
Rival leaders unite against Japs in Manchuria drive
A National Chinese congress resolution aims to fuse rival chiefs Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang Chiang Kai-shek and Meng Yu-Hsiang into a united front against Japan. The trio’s cooperation would bolster a major campaign in Manchuria.
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Manchuria
Chang
Hsueh- Liang
Chiang
Msi-Sheb
Ionalist Leadsx
Genesss
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Republican Party
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Elaine Plucker
Escanaba
Mich
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Clara Bow
Los Angeles
Rex Bell
Las Veges
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Wes
Fee
Nee Weite
Daniel Gilday
Shierco
Herman Knol
Gilday
Knol
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Constance Bennett
Ascot Speedway
Atlantic Ocean
Ireland
Simon Lake
London
England
Lake
Milford
Conn
Painey
Albie Booth
Yale
New Haven
Gaylord Sanatorium
Connecticut
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Santa Claus
Ind
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Martin
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Dill
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Clarence C. Dill
Fredericktown
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cleveland
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