Sapiro Ford Defamation Case Sees Plea Debate
Detroit March session centers on Aaron Sapiro and Henry Ford defamation battle. Judge Fred M. Raymond weighs defense pleas as specious and irrelevant while considering amendments. William Gallagher argues about scope of amendments. decision reserved for next day after long afternoon session.
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Detroit
Aaron Sapiro
Henry Ford
Fred M. Raymond
Wiliam Henry Gallagher
Raymond
Dances Charleston and Saves High School Life
Sydney report recounts Australian composer Palmer Kent using the Charleston to distract armed Aboriginal groups on Epst Island New Hebrides. Kent danced to avert attack, inspiring cannibal rumors as natives marveled at the dance and presented him with gifts before safe return. The tale links Charleston to aboriginal war dances and notes the dance’s claimed origin.
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Sydney
Australia
Iife
Palmer Kent
Ept Island
Daland
Kent
Wales to limit Canada tour to six weeks
London reports the Prince of Wales will shorten his Canadian visit this summer to about six weeks, avoiding a long ranch stay in Alberta. He plans to sail for Canada in early August and return shortly after completing engagements.
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London
Alberta
Prince of Wales
England
Canada
Questionable Gas Tax Law Repeal By Senate Bill 28
Montana faces a potential supreme court decision on whether Senate bill 28 repeals the three cent gasoline license tax. The measure, introduced by Senator Paul, is argued to create a new license regime for dealers, manufacturers and retailers, with some attorneys claiming it overhauls the existing tax framework and repeals conflicting acts.
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Paul v. Powell County
Montana
Supreme Court
Paul
State Highway Commission
Capitol
Anaconda to Build Large Slag Reduction Plant Here
Brent W. Rickard, manager of the East Helena smelter, says Anaconda Copper Mining will construct a million dollar slag treatment plant to recover copper from the dump. The project, employing about 100 workers, leverages 8 million tons of slag with extensive testing over more than a decade at hidden Lake.
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Easy Helena
Yraterday
New York
American Smelting and Heming Company
Brent WN. Rickard
Ikix
American Smelting and Roning Company
East Helena
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
American Smelting and Refining Company
Balt Lake
Palm Beach Banks Closer to Normal After Runs
Palm Beach Florida March 14. A brief bank run subsided as three local banks closed temporarily. Citizens Bank stayed open until 6 pm with funds available for all depositors while two other banks did not reopen. Currency shipments from Miami aided liquidity. Farmers Bank & Trust Co remained closed.
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Palm Peaches
Citvine’ Bank
Palm Beach County
Dows
Citizens’ Bank
Miami
Citix Prize Bank
Farmers Bank & Trust Company
Wind, Hail and Snow Level Nevada Town
Tonopah Nevada March 14 a high gale with hail and snow struck Weapah’s tent city. Everything movable blew away as tents and camp staves collapsed. Dwellers awoke to find homes partially crushed, yet residents prepared to face the storm despite damage and disruption.
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Tonopah
Nev
Weapah
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Panama protests U S seizure of alleged rum runner ship
San Francisco March 14. Ernesto de San Guardia Jr said Panama’s minister in Washington demanded an investigation into the capture of a rumored rum runner ship seized by United States Coast Guard cutters about 200 miles off the California coast. Coast guard officials cited action directed by prohibition officials in Washington.
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Ornesto de San Guardia
Republic of Panama
Panama
Washington, D. C
California
Cvast
United States Coast Guards
Coast Guard
Washington
B.C. de la Guardia
King to Haiti Trip Sparks Uproar and Ban Lift Debate
U S Senator William H. King of Utah sails to Santo Domingo hoping to push toward Haiti, while President Borno and Haitian officials weigh Washington’s stance. King stresses his opposition to external control and support for a Haitian led by its own constitution and leaders.
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Haiti
Borne
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Kellogg
Legation
New York
Ingpec
Enti
Peehal Theby
Borno
Washington
March Masner
San Juan
Porto Rico
Maresh
United States
William H. King
Santo Domingo
Senate
Trial of Gultists Que Tomorrow
Oakland officials postpone the trial of leaders of the White Brotherhood cult, including Gibbs and Alley, on charges of contributing to delinquency of a minor. The juvenile court heard the case anew as separate complaints remain.
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Callt
White Brotherhood
Fudge Lincoln
Churel
Mia
Moe Gibbs
Birmenguarde
Russell J. Alley
Mya
Gertrude Wright
Sonrr
Wna
Suu
Federal Judge Says Federal Government Has Usurped States Functions
San Francisco March 14 Federal Judge George J Bourquin says the federal government usurps state duties on morals in Parker B Millisack narcotic case He fines Millisack $5 for third offense and $0 to cover unpaid tax on race photos The judge condemns the narcotics tax delinquency as comedy and urges states to uphold moral issues under the Harrison narcotics law as a revenue measure.
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George J. Bourquin
United States District Court Today
Parker B. Millisack
Millisack
Bourquin
Judge Patterson Dies at 76 After Sudden Death
Judge Henry F. Patterson aged 76, a familiar figure in early justice, died suddenly today. The passing occurred as officials recalled his long service and local impact.
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Dear Lodge
Henry F. Patterson
Want
Boy of Seven Sits on Rails Delays Great Northern Train
A seven year old boy named Stanley Murray sat among the rails at Sanders Street intersection, delaying a Great Northern train as it prepared to depart for Butte. Warning signals were ignored by the child, whose actions halted the morning schedules and unsettled the crew.
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Great Northern Railroad
Stanley Murray
Tralia
Dutte
Stanley Aat
Sanders Street
Texas Official Wounds Enemy and Kills Self
Austin reports a city health official wounded City Manager Adam R. Johnson then killed himself with a penknife after a brief exchange about department operation. Goddard died in a city jail cell as police investigated the shooting and possible motives. City officials, including council members, discussed asking Goddard to resign. Johnson survived and may recover.
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Texas
W. Goddard
Adam R. Johnson
Ity Health Department
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Johnans
Aanager
Dard
Johnson
Manager of show to be arraigned in Louisiana court
AP reports in Louisiana that George EB Winta, manager of a touring troupe, faces trial on charges of fostering improper exposure during a Music Box show. Kennington, theater owner and chief complainant, testified that he sat in the fifth row and described a revealing garment worn by a performer.
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Misa
Reyne Dia
RE. Kensingtom
Total Business Man
George EB. Winta
Kennington
Second Dividend To Bank Creditors Continued On Page Two
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank receivership advances a second dividend to creditors after a court ordered distribution. The 40 percent share follows a 30 percent first dividend dated February 3, with checks to be collected at the Interstate Liner offices. An appeal by Jot G. Thompson on a $493 claim was withdrawn and dismissed with the receiver’s actions upheld.
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H. E. Longmaid
Farmers and Afechantics State Bank
A. J. Murphy
Hurd
Tn Cu
Nis
Jot G. Thompson
Horsky
State seeks death for Croarkin in Walter Selmith slaying
Chicago March 14 The state demands Croarkin receive the death penalty for killing Walter Selmith Sr, a step stated to protect children. Special prosecutor Savage tells the jury Croarkin struck the child with a hammer in the Beven Riding academy barn loft on December 17. Defense lawyers prepared to address the jury next.
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Chicago
Marold J. Croarkin
Walter Selmith
Joseph P. Savage
Croarkin
Beven Riding Academy
Canadian Boundary May Be Tightened
Ottawa March 14 tentative plans by the department of customs and excise to combat smuggling along the Canadian border include adding 250 men and 35 motor cars for patrols. Estimates suggest increased staffing and equipment to curb illicit cross-border trade.
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Parliamant
Department, of Customs and Exeise
Nevada Senate to Take Up Gambling
Reno Nev March 14 The wide open gambling bill will be presented to the Nevada state senate at Carson City tomorrow morning. Opponents failed to ask for its consideration in the assembly today. The assembly passed the bill to legalize gambling with a license tax of 1000 dollars.
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Nev
Nevada State Senate
Supreme Court Rules Segregation Statutes Invalid Nationwide
Washington March 11 The Supreme Court declared Louisiana and New Orleans race based occupancy ordinances invalid. The laws required written consent of a majority before renting to a person of the opposite race in communities where one race is in the minority.
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Washington
Louisiana
Supreme Court
Negro Shriners Granted Appeal by Supreme Court
Washington March 14 GP Negro shriners were granted an appeal by the supreme court today from an injunction restraining them from using the name emblems and insignia of white shriners in Texas.
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Negro Shriners
Supreme Court
Texas
Indian Jimmie Tortolita confesses to hatchet murder
Casper March 14. Santiago Tortolita known as Indian Jimmie Sutton confessed to the hatched murder of Ed Kirchinar last Friday, county attorney W J Wherti states. No motive beyond a quarrel given. Tortolita said to be of the Pueblo tribe of New Mexico.
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Santiago Tortolita
Jimmie” Sutton
Ed Kirchinar
W. J. Wherti
Tortolita
Publa Vuribe
New Mexico
French Observer Will Attend Navy Powwow
Paris reports an American invitation to France to participate in a projected Circe power arms limitation conference including Great Britain Japan and the United States. France is said to comply by sending an observer after earlier refusal. In London the British admiralty view on Geneva talks was presented in parliament stressing frankness and respect for each power's difficulties.
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