Bimba Appeals Court Ruling Over Blasphemy Sedition Case
Anthony Bimba, Lithuanian editor, was found guilty of sedition but not blasphemy in Plymouth county court. A $100 fine was imposed. an appeal was taken by his defense attorney, and Bimba was released on $500 bond. The judge said his remarks touched on religious matters but did not incite action against the government.
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Brockton
Mass
Anthony Bimba
Massachusetts
Plymouth County
John C. Carroll King
Harry Hoffman
Cou
Bimba
Crim
Judea
Biba
Death of George W Hotchkiss One of the Forty Niners
Chicago March 2 George W Hotchkiss died in the city aged 4 his memory recalled as one of the original forty-niners who trekked outward in the gold rush.
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Chicago
George W. Hotchkiss
Marshall pleads not guilty in Diet murder case
Philadelphia March 2 David J Marshall pleaded not guilty after confessing to killing Miss Anna May Diet. The trial is set to begin next Monday. Washington March 2 the Supreme Court heard the government oppose appeals by contractor John W Thompson of St Louis and ex director Charles R Forbes of the veterans bureau who were convicted of conspiracy tied to hospital construction. President Coolidge signed a bill authorizing a bridge project by Norfolk and Western Railroad across the Tug Fork of Big Sandy River near Williamson West Virginia.
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David J. Marshall
Anna May
Washington
Supreme Court
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
Charles R. Forbes
Veteras’ Bureau
Coolidge
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Tug Fork
Big Sandy River
Williamson
W. Va
Unsolved killing of film magnate clues eyed
Los Angeles March 2 The Los Angeles Examiner reports District Attorney Asa Keys and Deputy D A Harold L Davis have left for Detroit and New York to pursue newly uncovered clues in the murder of William Diamond Taylor, famed director found slain four years ago. A mystery witness missing since the crime is said to be sought, while Edwards Sands, the director's valet and secretary, disappeared at the time and was never found.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Esa Tiiner
Asa Keys
Harold L. Davis
Willian Deymond Taylor
Taylor
Detroit
New York
Edwards Sands
Society Lady Shocks Elite at Supper Party
Mrs. Howard Verbeck a prominent Los Angeles society matron nailed place cards to the table at her Sunday supper party to teach presumptuous guests a lesson. She previously entertained with a moving party featuring dancing and a long Wilshire Boulevard entourage.
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Los Angeles
Howard Verbeck
Oil price cut by Louisiana Oil Refining Corp
Shreveport Louisiana March 2 The Louisiana Oil Refining Corporation lowered the price of Urana crude oil from 1.50 to 1.40 per barrel effective today The cut was announced due to insufficient demand to justify the larger price level
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Shrevesport
Louisiana Oil Refining Corporation
Trier
Aberdeen Councillors Repeal Liquor Ban At Banquets
Aberdeen town council rescinded December resolution banning intoxicating beverages at civic banquets by a 16 to 1 vote. One councillor urged the move to protect himself and colleagues from scenes at civil functions that are said to be to make angels weep.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Angele
Noted Crook Worthington Dies in U S Prison
John Whitehouse Worthington known as the Wolf of Lasalle Street dies at Taunta Taunta Federal prison in Georgia while serving a two year term for mail fraud. He was hospitalized for diabetes and a prior stroke. Worthington’s schemes netted an estimated 2.5 million dollars. his will left fortunes to his daughters Jane Allen and Mrs. John Rodgers.
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Aanta
John Whitehouse Worthington
Chicago
Wolf of
Lasalle Street
Ananta Federal Prison
Worthington
Mexico
Allen Pika
Chicaxo
Jane Allen
John Rodgers
New Rochelle
Long Island
Wolf
Rere
Grafton Vote Small Today Amid Snowy Weather
Voters trickle to polls in Grafton as heavy snow and strong wind hindered turnout. Taxis and private contractors ferried many voters to stations while candidates pressed last minute appeals. The day decides two mayoral nominees and four of six city commissioner hopefuls for the final election.
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Grafton
Chamber of Commerce backs new tax measure
Washington March 2 The chamber of commerce of the United States backs a revenue law seen as more scientific and contributing to economic progress. John W O Leary president expresses regret at the undesirable increase in the corporate income tax and the failure to eliminate the estate tax.
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Washington
John W O'Leary
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Father Loses Race to Talk With Slayer
A father races across the world in pursuit of a chance to speak with the so called Slayer. The dramatic pursuit highlights a tale of perseverance and urgency as time runs out.
Spanish King plans voyage aboard plane to South America
In Paris the Journal cites a Madrid source that King Alfonso the 13th of Spain plans a ten-plane royal flight to Argentina with Queen Victoria and Premier Primo de Rivera. The voyage would mirror Franco’s seaplane route, with roses dropped for crowds in Buenos Aires and a welcome by petals.
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Diario Universal
Madrid
Alfon- 50
Spain
Argentina
South America
Franco
Queen Victoria
Princo de Rivera
Uenos Aires
Laut
Buenos Aires
Alfonso
Valencia
Fernando Diaz de Mendoza
House Votes To Grant Youths Good Discharges
The House passed a bill on March 2 providing honorable discharges to World War I soldiers who enlisted while underage and were dismissed for misrepresentation of age.
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House
Washington
Beauty Queen Seeks Divorce After Pageant Fame
Toronto news reports Margerie Smith, once Miss Toronto after Atlantic City glory, filed for divorce from Clifford Splan on non support. Smith, now modeling in a Toronto store, said love prompted the split. A separate item notes a motion picture unit planning to shoot Eliza crossing the ice for Uncle Tom's Cabin near Franklin, Pennsylvania, with Pauline Mredovick to star.
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Toronto
Franklin
Helen Wills Tops English Opponent in Mentone Debut
American champion Helen Wills dominated England’s Miss Dais Hamerton in her Mentone Lawn Tennis Tourney debut. Seeded No 1, Wills reached the third round after a first round bye, displaying the aggressive style that has earned her the nickname killer of rivals.
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Mentow
Miss Wills
Speedy justice sends Negro to penitentiary
Martinsburg March 2 Charles Robinson a negro brought back from the Ohio penitentiary confessed to breaking jail here in 1920 and was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary He committed a theft in a gatling shop here in 1920.
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Martinsburg
Charles Robinson
Ohio
State
Russian Peasants Take Law In Their Own Hands
Moscow March 2 Russian peasants are taking the law into their own hands and meting out swift punishment to offenders. Peasants near Anoviska in the Ukraine lynched an 18 year old boy for stealing chickens and severely beat his 17 year old girl accomplice. At Kharkov troops intervened to save a market thief from being hanged as sixteen bandits, accused of jugglers, were arrested after a mob attempted to lynch them.
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Moscow
Anoviski
Ukrane
Kharkov
Weather forecast for West Virginia Wednesday
Partly cloudy and colder west portion with snow flurries in the east. The outlook notes unsettled conditions likely Wednesday with cooler temperatures across the state.
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West Virginia
Appeal Court Grants Writ In Bank Case
The West Virginia Supreme Court granted a writ prohibiting further action in a Marshall County suit against H A Abbott the state banking commissioner and Hays Picklesimer receiver of the Bank of Henwood. Jacob Milbaugh depositor seeks to settle the bank's affairs while the court upheld the constitutional banking law and held the circuit court lacks jurisdiction over a statutory receiver when officials perform duties properly.
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Charleston
W. Va
Marshall County
H. A. Abbott
Hays Picklesimer
Hank of Henwood
Supreme Court of Ap
Jacob Milbaugh
Denwood Pank
Jude P. D. Mortis
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
River Flood Threatens Oil City Waterworks
Oil City local officials face potential failure of the waterworks as river levels hover around 19.4 feet after overnight drops and a 21 degree temperature fall. Engineers plan sandbagging and timber barricades to protect the plant while wells supply homes in low areas. Relief agencies deliver water to luxury homes without piped supply as snow blankets hillside embankments and the Bradion ice gorge remains intact.
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Oil City
Inge Bradion
de Nevrance
Two Poets Take Lives After Leader's Death
In Moscow on March 2 two Futurist poets Gregory Hyostunov and Ivan Rakov killed themselves after their mentor Sergio Yessinin died by suicide. Yessinin cut his wrists and hanged himself in December at Leningrade. Hyostunov hanged himself February 26 and Rakov shot himself yesterday. The trio had formed a death pact, saying they felt nothing but sorrow and failure. Hyostunov was 22 and Rakov 24. The Soviet will hold heroes' funerals.
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Sergio Yessinin
Gregory Hyostunov
Ivan Rakov
Yeseinin
Isadora Duncan
Leningrade
Hyostinov
Takav
Hyostimey
Rakov
Soviet Sion
Poison case grips state as woman jailed
New Orleans reports Mrs. Ailac Lussey, 22, jailed as authorities weigh new poisoning charges. Oscar Petrie sought autopsy on his mother after a bowl of soup connected to four family deaths. Petrie, 24, said he was Mans suitor to Mrs Lussey and claimed a threatened disclosure followed. Coroner Roeling may order exhumation if signs of poison appear.
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New Orleans
Petrie
Roeling
Blaze Wipes Out Village in Newport Arkansas
Newport Arkansas march 2 the town suffered a disastrous fire wiping out more than 200 residences as troops patrolled streets to prevent looting National Guardsmen distributed 100 tents 9 cots and 1000 army blankets creating temporary shelters for the homeless. The blaze started in a cab and caused about 1 5 million dollars in damage a Black woman reported missing later listed in critical condition and a Black child reported missing.
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Newport
Ark
Little Rock
Western Maryland Not to Grant Salary Increases
Maxwell Byers of the Western Maryland Railroad indicates the road has rejected wage demands from conductors and trainmen for a five percent increase. President Invers declined to disclose terms but believes most roads will refuse raises given current conditions.
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Hartiore
Preent Maxwell
Byers
Railro
Brotherhood
Livers
Defense Says Sentence Was Unwarranted
Charleston March 2 Supreme Court heard Van A Bittners appeal over his six month jail term and 500 dollar fine for contempt of court the sentence suspended pending appeal Defense argues no evidence tied Bittner to contempt and that injunction matters were not properly recorded The case centers on remarks during a Scott Run field dispute and a Continental Coal Company injunction. a vital industry issue in the region is stressed by counsel Long Showalter urges caution about record accuracy and warns of potential turmoil if the judgment is reversed.
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Charleston
W. Va
van A. Bittner
Supreme Court
Brittner
Monongalia County
I. Grant Lazelle
Bittner
Eugene H. Long
Morgantown
Continental Coal Company
Scott's Run
Fairmont
Dittner
Showalter
Princess Sued by Mother She Renounced
New York reports Princess Jane Von Lippe Tapeki faces a $700000 suit filed by her renounced mother Mrs Lillian Anes Stover. Stover testifies the princess, once Mrs Sarah Blane Phillips, denied Stover was her mother in a newspaper interview in October 1921 amid a dispute linked to Wendell Phillips, husband of the princess, former head of the Carry-on Club for disabled soldiers.
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New York
Jane von Lippe- Tapeki
Lillian Anes Stover
Prinaino
Sarah Blane Phillips
Dismissed Employees of U S Ordered Taken Back
Washington March 2 Under terms of 1 bill passed by the senate employees of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing who were dismissed March 31 1922 by executive order of President Harding after an investigation of bond duplication and ordered reinstated March 31 1924 would be paid their full balance for the time they were out of service of a
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Washington
Senate
Biereau of Engraving and — Printing
Harding
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