Blackmailer II: Trial Convicts Lawyer in Extortion Case
Herman B. Roti, a Hollywood attorney, was found guilty of attempted extortion in a case involving motion picture actress Artie La Marr. A jury convicted after eight minutes of deliberation. He faces sentencing next Monday and plans an appeal. The prosecution said he threatened to amend a divorce suit against La Marr and name several actors as co respondents to force hush money.
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Os Angeles
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Miss la Mare
Sea dog goes on Patchogue veteran dies at eighty two
Patchogue New York February 21 Rear Admiral George Watson Sainnes USN retired 82 veteran of the Civil and Spanish wars died yesterday.
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SEA Dog
Patchogue
N. Y
George Watson Sainnes
Pioneer Trails drama screens at Antlers theater
A fragment describes the film Pioneer Trails a drama set in the West during the 1848 era. The plot follows a prairie caravan with young lovers amid peril as an Indian attack claims a family member. The production emphasizes atmosphere and historic appeal for matinees and evening shows.
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Younie
Phipps Fire Over Vote Tied to Farm Aid and Power Plant
In a tense Senate exchange Senator Phipps faces accusations after his vote on farm relief and a Wyh power plant issue. Sen Aghurst and others challenge motives as Phipps urges a fuller statement. The dispute ends with a vow to speak more later in session. Separately, Associated Press reports Genral Petroleum's takeover of Midway Oil properties in California's Maricopa Sunset fields for 35 million dollars, per A Reyman.
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Arizona
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Sunulor Ashurst
Orl
Associa
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Genwal Petroleum Corporation
Aken
Midway Oil Company
Tle Maricopa- Sunset
California
A. Reyman
Doings of Oy in Washington
A chaotic Washington summary notes nominations and orders abroad. Charles Warren of Wetront was named ambassador to Mexico. The gunboat Talza was sent to Tampico for protection of Americans. The Lusitania awards totaling 1,000,000 dollars were handed down by the mixed claims commission. A House elections panel urged unseating Sol Bloom of New York. Senate plans full inquiry into Northern Pacific Railroad land grants. A 100,000 dollar oil lease bill passed the Senate. Attorney General Daugherty criticized his critics in a letter to Senator Pepper. reports say the Senate committee investigates Daugherty buying and selling. Ballots in the Mayfield contest come under scrutiny. The House irrigation panel calls witnesses against power company opposition to Boulder Dam. Senator Phipps faced attack for voting to cut Yuma project funds. Democrats and reformers push for more revenue bill amendments.
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Colorado
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Arizona
Yuma
Insurgent Amendment Targets Undistributed Corporate Profits
A reform proposal seeks to change how undistributed profits of corporations are taxed, challenging current rules and aiming to reshape corporate earnings retention. The move faces political resistance and questions about its impact on investment and growth.
Paris Night of Whistles At Poor Acting Draws Protest
Paris theatergoers condemn actors on stage and boo during performances. Audiences express discontent with theatre work as police struggle to curb the practice. Public calls emerge for stronger stage rights and calmer conduct in the Paris government and Comedie Francaise venues.
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Judla Moller
Haa Nner Frealy
Haa Nner Frealy Practiced In the Dignified and Wald Comedia Francaise
Parie
Ranull
Elamariius
Japanese music gains attention in Berlin concert
A German orchestra under conductor EH Konoye performed Western renown pieces featuring a Japanese program. The audience response was favorable with plans to repeat the program. The piece list sparked interest in Japanese composers and a possible revival of native Japanese music in Europe.
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Bomb Explodes at Illinois Market in Rockford
An explosion hit a trial market run by Salamone and Sow in downtown Rockford on February 21. The blast damaged the building and surrounding property for more than a block. police reported no confirmed injuries. A nearby officer was knocked into the street but unharmed.
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Rockford
Salamone and Sow
Freel Kabler
Downtews Bist
Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Skin Relief
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a sulfur preparation that quickly soothes eczema and tarthings. It destroys germs to subdue itching, firms the skin after first use, and seals rash and blotches. available from any druggist.
Taming Youth at the Warner theater in exotic romance
A dramatic First National feature delivers a highly romantic tale of youth and modern love. Colleen Moore leads as Patrude, navigating a circle of society where pleasure rules, amid a cast including Milton Sills and Myrtle Stedman in a tale of petting, fashion, and independence.
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Weeker
Patrude Peafriks
Colleen Monre
Milton Sills
Alliott Dexter
Myrtle Stedman
Styvia Mreanor
Betty Francisco
Phillips Smalley
Walter McGrail
Ben Lyon
Bank Robbery Suspect Ring Tied to Frisco Bandits
San Francisco police arrested Frances Miller alias Miller and Parker Millisack after a Los Angeles bank robbery probe linked them to bandit activities. In a safety deposit box in a Liberty Bank branch officers recovered 25178 in cash 2700 in gold 500 in Liberty bonds 10000 in diamonds and 56 cents, with further 6603 found at another box. A third person, Miss Tdmas Burke, was detained though not clearly connected.
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Associated Press
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O'Brien
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Arais to Send Emissary to America
Jerusalem February 21 Arab Telegraphic Agency reports Dr Fuad Shatara has been named by King Flus Sein of the Nedjas as his representative in Washington. He is the first officially accredited Arabian state envoy to a Christian country since the fall of Muslim rule in Spain. Born in Palestine, Shatara later became a U S citizen while studying medicine at Harvard University.
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Ewish Telegraphic Agency
Fuad Shatara
Flus- Sein
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Shatara
Spain
Ile
Palestine
United States
Harvard University
Train wreck injures passengers near Ogden Utah
An early report from Madrid states a Rio Grande passenger train collided near Reyo South of Ogden injuring two on February 21. A separate dispatch notes the Spanish military directorate ordered the deportation of radical socialist leader Rodriguez Soriano.
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Utah
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Salt Lake City
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Madrid
Spanish Military Directorate
Feader Rodriga Soriano
The Gold Diggers on Sundays Screen
A Warner Brothers film The Gold Diggers features a teen star and director Harte Boauuant. Belas has two years in New York and has played in many cities, boosting Brenden popularity amid theatre and film circuit chatter.
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Carl Belashta
New York
Ghia Carpenter
Peng
Tiny
Warner Brothers
In the Realm of Higher Things Women Conference
Women in politics and social ideals convene in Chicago February 25 to 28. Helen Fraser parliamentary candidate and Mrs. W. M. Warren of Minnesota will speak on women in politics. A National Parent Teacher Association event will discuss parenting education and school community ties with women deans from over 30 universities presenting addresses.
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Associated Press
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National Association
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Minnesota
Parent-Teacher Association
Hgh
United States
German patent remedy for rheumatism and gout advertised
An article touts a new German oil claimed to cure rheumatism gout and neuralgia with rapid deep penetration and relief. It cites named druggists offering the remedy and asserts universal quick results though it warns buyers that no guarantees accompany purchases.
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