Noted Bandit Chapman Caught in Indiana Extradition Sought
York reports that federal officers recovered Gerald Chapman, sought for murder of Patrolman James Skelly in New Britain on October 12. State Attorney M. Alcorn said extradition to New Britain would be pursued after Chapman was surprised by three officers during a department store burglary attempt. Skelly died from his wounds.
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Yariford
Conm
Hr. M. Alcorn
Gerald Chapman
Indiana
James Skelly
New Britain
Chapman
Skelly
Soviet War Council Quits Trotzky and Party Considers Expulsion
The Soviet War Council resigns Trotzky amid party threats of removal from the political bureau. Trotzky defends himself from accusations of anti Leninism and lack of discipline while stating he is ready for any task. A party resolution cites Trotzky's peasants policy as dangerous and notes Cretzky’s anti Bolshevik stance despite claimed submission.
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Trotzky
Communist Party
Revolutionary War Council
Irotzky
Cretzky
Webster's Excelsior Cross Word Dictionary Ad
An advertisement for Webster's Excelsior Standard Cross-Word Puzzle Dictionary boasting over 25 000 synonyms and definitions for puzzle solving. Includes editions priced at 31.00 cloth 320 pages, and 2.00 gilt edge, plus a daily puzzle book offer at 1.00. Ward Publishing Co Chicago Illinois 4252 W Hastings St Dept F.
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Ward Publishing CO
W. Hastings St
Chicago
Ellingson Case Provokes Public Debate On Youth Crime
The Ellingson case stirs the public as Dorothy Ellingson faces charges after a fatal gunshot in the home. The coroner points to a large caliber weapon and hints at possible involvement by others. Community leaders, ministers, and welfare workers discuss social conditions blamed for the act. Dorothy, once central to police attention, now shows distress as the case moves toward juvenile court and potential confessions.
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Dorothy
Ellingson
T. B. Leland
James Said
Gordon
First Congregational Church
In the Realm of Higher Things Awakening of Oriental Races Stirs U.S.
Chicago scene reports Canon Heeney warning that the awakening of oriental races may be national opportunity or disaster for America. He cites China, India, and Japan rising in leadership and national consciousness. The piece notes the era of Asia's influence arriving in the United States. The author adds context on global shifts and potential social impact.
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Chicago
William B. Heeney
Episcopal Church
Winnipeg
Canada
Rogers Park Sunday Evening Club
Japan
China
India
Work Asks More Data From The US Industry
Associated Press report from Washington on January 18 states Secretary Work, chairing the federal oil conservation board, seeks more industry data on foreign trade and development in petroleum. The inquiry targets production, distribution, and utilization, with focus on foreign connections and plans by oil leaders. Also reports two aviation accidents and a clubman’s injury update with brief health notes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Work
Federal Oil Conservation Board
Battle On Opium May Be Defeat In Conference
A heated opium conference debate centers on curbing opium smoking in the Far East. Porter presses for a prompt committee report to block the measure while Japan signals approval of American anti opium proposals. Sugimura advocates the plan, urging delegates to study and support it amid divisions among nations. Lord Cecil warns Britain will not abandon the first conference convention and doubts the feasibility of the American checks.
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Japan
Port
House of Representatives
Temple
Porter
United States
M. Sugimura
Iie
Far East
Far Eastern
Lord Cecil
Great Britain
Sno
Train Through Trestle Claims Two Lives in Seaway Trouble
Reported disaster along the Selma to Montgomery route as floods trap motorists and floodwaters reach rail lines and highways. Severe weather forecasts project river stages rising to 32 to 53 feet by Tuesday. In a separate incident in Butte, miner John H. Wilson was mortally wounded in a domestic shooting. General John J. Pershing arrived in Buenos Aires with his aides, greeted by cheering crowds.
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Selma
Montgomery
Alabama
Iy Associatea
Butte
Jonnn H. Wilson
Miner
Ey Benson
West Side
Wilson
Benson
Ethel Wilson
Buenos Aires
Associated Press
Valdiville
John J. Pershing
Pershing
Palm Beach frock with crepe de chine accents
A black white and red crepe de chine dress from Palm Beach features a jazzy wide tie and red bandings. Revers have an original cut with a flattering soft line, and elbow sleeves provide a middle ground between long and sleeveless styles.
Great White Way Film Reunites Ziegfeld Follies Chorus
The world famous Ziegfeld Follies beauties appear in a cinema production for the first time in The Great White Way at the Marfan tonight. Cosmopolitan engaged Ned Wayburn to rehearse the entire chorus for numbers crafted for the picture. Filmed in the Frolic theater atop the New Amsterdam theater once home to the Midnight Fralie.
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Cosmopolitan
Ned Wayburn
New Amsterdam Theater
May Not Name Woman For Seat on U. S. Bench
Washington reports strong opposition delays the nomination of Mrs. Willebrandt to the northern California federal judgeship. Protests focus on her Los Angeles residence and district scope. Senator Shortridge backs A. F. Sure of San Francisco for the seat.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mable B. Walker Willebrandt
Coolidge
Stone
Willebrandt
California
Shortridge
Congress
Mes. Willebrand
Los Angeles
A. F. Sure
San Francisco
Circuit Court of Appeals
Submarine Relays Liquor to Shoreline Runners
A German crewed submarine has been ferrying 1 000 to 3 009 cases of liquor at night for two weeks, with a tramp steamer acting as mother ship about 30 miles off Asbury Park. The sub relays cargo to small craft near the New Jersey coast, surfacing except when suspicious vessels appear. No official confirmation available.
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Associated Press
New York
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Calls on all to quit new secret society
Dr Roy H Davis royal ambassador at the Knights of the Flaming Sword issues a royal proclamation calling on all members to withdraw from the order. He says the movement aims to accumulate millions for private greedy individuals and has no place in American institutions. He revises the organization attributed to William J Simmons and notes a changed view due to recent developments.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tent
Roy H. Davis
Knights of the Flaming Sword
Davis
The
Knights E the Flaming Sword
William J Simmons
Ku Klux Klan
Simmons
America
Moses
Order of Things
Knights of the Manning Sword
Daughter Born to Mrs F J Manning in New Haven
A daughter was born today to Mr and Mrs F J Manning of New Haven Conn Mrs Manning is former Helen Taft daughter of Chief Justice William H Taft and she was dean of Bryn Mawr College before marriage The birth was reported from New Haven Conn on January 18.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
F. J. Manning
Manning
Helen Taft
William H. Taft
Bryn Mawr
Col
Damage by Flood Likely Severe Across Local Rivers
Floods sweep rivers and bayous in the region. An automobile with four Black occupants, three men and a woman, was swept from the Amite river bridge between here and Baton Rouge. the car stayed afloat but drifted away and the occupants are believed drowned. A distant 7 500 mile quake was detected by the Georgetown University seismograph with activity from 7 48 a m to 9 30 am the peak between 7 50 and 8 02 am.
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Amite River
Here
Baton Rouge
Wasington
Jau
Weashington
Georgetown University
Father Tondorf
Betty Compson Stars in The Garden of Weeds at Antlers
Dorothy, a beautiful show girl, is drawn to the forceful Philip Wagg in The Garden of Weeds. She visits his country home and, realizing his true character, chooses to marry Douglas Crawford, an independently wealthy man.
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Dorothy
Miss Compson
Philip Wagg
Fellowes
Douglas Crawford
Baxter
Powder River film frames World War glory in motion
Commander Weaver praises Powder River, the government World War moving picture, shown at the Marlow on January 20. The film documents Cantigny, Chateau Thierry, St Mihiel, and the Argonne, highlighting navy power, soldier bravery, and heavy artillery. It lasts over two hours, captured under fire by photographers who sacrificed much to preserve a full panorama of American armed forces in action.
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Harold Joyce Post
W. PF. W
Powder River
War Department
Gibraltar
America
Marlow
Harold Joyce
United States
Peope
Red Cross
Cantigny
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Camphor Eye Wash Promised Relief from Inflammation
The note praises camphor and constituents like tydrastis and witch hazel in Lavoplik eye wash for quick relief from eye inflammation. A small remedy is suggested to help sore eyes. Mentions Malays of Sumatra and an aluminum eye cup in a worn line about property control at Chatfield Drug Store on North Main Street.
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Sumatra
Chatfield Drug Store
North Main
Gollegians Dance at Winter Garden Tuesday
Tomorrow evening a special dance will be given at the Winter Garden. Music will be provided by the President McKinley Collegian orchestra from North Dakota State College, traveling to the Orient. The band has drawn large crowds in Fargo, Bismarck, and Bozeman, with booking arranged through Mr. Miner of the Northern Pacific ticket office.
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Winter Garden
McKinley Collegian
North Dakota State College
Orient
Fargo
Bismark
Bozeman
Miner
Northern Pacific Ticket Office
Public Shows Interest in Tigret Competition
Helena residents show strong engagement in a local Tigret contest with many friends offering to buy more tickets. Contest leaders Olive Plumer and Lavina DeAutre have announced prizes, with others like Marion Ati and Mrs Fairfax among top bidders and supporters. Final prize awards were set for January 28.
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Helena
Olive Plumer Ted
Lavina
Noted Theft Yields 8,000 Cash in Pacific Telegraph Heist
Seattle January 17 Two men held up the assistant cashier of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company and escaped with eight thousand dollars in cash and twelve thousand dollars in checks intended for deposit. Mrs McAllister won three and ten dollar tickets with top prizes of fifteen dollars for Mrs Fairfax and four for Mrs Cullen in a separate draw during the two week period.
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McAllister
Fairfax
Cullen
Seattle
Pacific Telehone and Telegraph Company
Treets for Booth Concert Wednesday in Helena
The Betty Booth Concert company brings a mezzo-soprano and two instrumentalists to Shrine temple as the Helena Artiste Series fourth offering. Single tickets at Taylor's sold with strong demand from assembled lawmakers and visitors, promising a large audience. The program features popular All American numbers, costume pieces, and an operetta based on Franz Hubert. Montreal is noted as the world's greatest island port.
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Sesson
Betty Booth
Shrine Temple
Taylor’s
Temple
Miss Booth
Hugo Brandt
Paul Clark
Comppany
Franz Shhubert
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