McNamara Convicted of Blackmail in Indianapolis Trial
John J. McNamara, 49, longtime iron workers union official, was found guilty of blackmail by a jury in criminal court. The charge stems from threatening a worker on the Ellis building project, leading to his dismissal. Sentencing follows a preliminary motion for a new trial by defense counsel Charles Flox.
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Indianapolis
Associated Press
John J. McMiamara
Iron Workers
Technica
Ellis
Gailty
Charles Flox
Fred Ve
Gause
McNamara
Lel
Los Angeles Times
Lewellyn
Tnelianapolis
McNawara
Tndiane Cnpitad
Czechs Plan Debt Funding Mission to the United States
The Czecho Slovakia government told the American debt commission a commission will sail from Cher hours September 26 to locate the Czech debt to the United States. The American government asserts indebtedness around 117 million dollars while Czech Slovakia contends not all is directly chargeable against it.
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Washington
American Debt Commission
Cherhours
United States
Necklace of Pearls Found in Mud Presented to Mother
Chicago reports a boy found a necklace of pearls in mud and gave them to his mother. A Chicago woman identified as Ruth Techo Tabor, daughter of the late Senator H A W Tabor, was buried in an undertaker’s chapel with relatives denying kinship. Aunt, uncle, and Milwaukee statements dispute the Chicago death’s relation to the Tabor family.
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Chicago
Associated Pressj
Ruth Techo
Tabor
Senator Tabor
Colorado
Michael McCourt
Denver
Miss Tator
Milwaukee
Wis
Associated Press
John Last
United States
H. A. W. Tabor
Mary Echo Tabor
Losses at gaming not deductible in tax appeal
M L Heitle of New York failed to exempt $2770 of bridge losses from his 1919 income tax report after an appeal. The Internal Revenue Bureau had disallowed the claim, and the board of tax appeals upheld that ruling.
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Washington
Associated Press
M. L. Heitle
New York
Internal Revenue Bureau
Navy officers oppose drastic air force reorganization in hearings
Navy officials testified before the president's air board and opposed creating a separate air department or national defense department. Secretary Wilbur and three admirals argued the current system is working well and that aviation remains closely tied to the navy for sea warfare.
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Washington
Associated Press
Navy
Naval Air Airvice
Wilbur
Department of National Defense
Willian Mitchell
Army Airchief
Pisa
Lie
Air Department
Aiire
Marine Corps
Army
Air
Pogo Pwo
Reprieve Fails as Death Sentence Stands in Bulgaria
Sofia reports that a communist conspirator faced execution when a reprieve from King Boris failed to arrive. This marks the first time the Bulgarian king annuls a death sentence after it was confirmed and signed.
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Sofia
Associated Press
Boris
German Reparations Demand Over Air Crash Incident
Teutons seek 3000 marks for damage to fish after a French aviator fell into the river near Freiburg im Breisgau. Coste has been held by Germany since Sept 18 when his companion Thierry was killed. Germany also demands payment of a 10,000 mark fine for entering German soil without permission.
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Taris
Associated Press
Germany
Diedonne Coste
Niar
Freburg-Im-Breisgau
Baden
Coste
Robert FE. Thierry
Necklace found and returned after theater night loss
A five hundred and one small pearl necklace vanished on September 6 1925 in Helena Montana. Whitcomb and Lanstrum misplaced the pearls during a night out. they were later recovered by a newsboy whose mother turned them in to The Independent after seeing a bank ad. The necklace valued up to 75000 dollars was returned to The National Bank of Montana and a reward paid.
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Helens
National Bank of Montana
Helena
Montana
Independent
Edward C. Day
Heath
Margaret Power
Charles 8
Fred Lanstrom
George Whitcomb
Miss Powers
Mother
Whitcomb
Lanstrum
Power
Dearborn Avenue
Miss Power
Pearle
Uircle
Courtland
Anil
The
Mafalda to Wed Prince Philip in Savoynuptials at Racconigi
In Racconigi Italy on March 22 Associated Press reports the upcoming marriage of Princess Mafalda daughter of King Emmanuel to Prince Philip of Hesas. The wedding unites the Savoy and Segse houses as nobles celebrate while the crown aids widows and soldiers with charitable gifts.
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Mary
Associated Press
Mafalda
Emmanuel
Philip of
Hesas
Rcions
Savoy
Segse
Europe
House of Savoy
Penpie
Enalle
Aaldier
Druse Attack Repulsed Near Messi Frey
Beirut Sept 22 AP report says French forces repulsed a Druse assault at Messi Frey south of Suedia. French casualties include one officer killed and unspecified wounded. Druse losses reported as 409 killed and 600 wounded.
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Beirut
Syria
Associated Press
Messi Frey
Suedia
Fire Threatens Virginia City As Blaze Destroys Homes
A large fire in Virginia City Nevada threatened the town. It caused the loss of two residences and several other structures. Nearby residents rushed to aid the local fire department as the blaze burned, with no money loss estimate reported.
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Butte
Associated Press
Butte Miner
Virginia City
Girl Scout Leaders Held Up in Ramsey County
Two masked armed men robbed 34 girl scout leaders during an evening event at the home of Mrs. Alfred Jubre in Ramsey County St Paul. They escaped with money and jewelry worth about 1000 dollars.
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St. Paul, Minn
Associated Press
Girk
Ramsey County
Alfred Jubre
Chronology of Interred Soldiers At Leon Hard Wood Camp
A dispute arises from a 1920 interment in the Leon ard Wood presidential campaign graveyard. William Crooner Proctor sues for half of a $100 000 note given to Winns Merchants Trust Co for funds to defray Wend campaign costs. Aprague, director of Uwe bank, also signed the note. Proctor claims he signed as guarantor, Borogne’s counsel argue he signed only as a family assistant to the bank position.
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Leonard Wood
Campalen
Winns Merchants
Woman found in furnace. fireman held for murder
In New York a woman’s body was recovered from a furnace after she was killed by George Symak a fireman charged with murder. Police say the victim Sophie Poleski was lured to a lumber yard by her husband and Symak. Symak fled but was captured after a brief pursuit.
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New York
Associated Press
Sophie Poleski
Coat Side
George Symak
Poaleski
John
Sysnak
Ryan
Toleski
Bee
George
Symuk
Aymule
Trish Ace Killed as Plane Falls in Ireland
Dublin reports the death of Thomas Maloney commander of the Irish Free State air force in a flying accident at Curraughtorlay during an aviation parliament event. The machine crashed while he was flying at a low altitude.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Thomas Maloney
Irish Free State Air Force
Curraughtorlay
Reds Excluded by Minnesota Unions Vote
Austin Minnesota September 22 Associated Press Minnesota Federation of Labor today voted to exclude communists and their sympathizers from future state conventions.
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REDS
Minnesota
Austin
Minn
Associated Press
Bride of a Few Hours Ends Life in Butte Hotel
Mrs. Esther Lucille Taylor, bride of Charles A. Knight, drank poison in their hotel bridal chamber after a wedding day that included a dance and elaborate dinner. Knight, a salesman with headquarters in Butte, was unable to explain the poisoning. he planned his bride’s funeral as coroner’s inquest set for tomorrow.
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Butte
Mont
Charles A. Knight
Esther Lucille Taylor
Ruby, Mont
Episcopal Church
Asso
Tijuana Fire Causes Large Loss as Plans for Rebuild Begin
Fire in Tijuana, near San Diego, left ashes of a major resort district. Merchants plan immediate rebuilding for the race season, with losses estimated from 500000 to 1000000 dollars. New structures including a hotel will replace burned buildings. authorities suspect possible arson. water pressure hampered firefighting.
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San Diego
Cal
Associater
Tijuans
Vernon Club
Slayer in Corn Field Near Crime Scene
Joseph Stemas, accused slayer of a sheriff and a chief of police, is believed to hide in a defacto corn field near the crime site. Citizens and a search party combed the area until dusk and maintained a guard awaiting daylight. an airplane surveyed the field but failed to locate him.
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Peoria
Mis
Associated Press
Joseph Stemas
Pnyscen
SOC
Governor Smith Declines Western Campaign Invitations
Governor Smith will not leave the state this fall. He plans to campaign for legislative amendments at home and will stay in-state despite invitations from Denver and other western cities. Secretary Groves has been answering inquiries from regional Democratic leaders.
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Albay
Smith
Chiragy
Cook County Democratic Organization
Terarge MN
Brennan
Ute Tall Nearke
Groves
Denver
Cnvernor
Death of a Minor in Northern Fenitic Yard Coal Hin
Police investigate the death of a miner named Tuttie who was fractured at the neck and fell into a coal hole in Northern Fenitic yards. He died at St James Hospital after ten p.m. The exact cause remains unknown with foul play not ruled out as authorities review details from the previous day and a body found 20 feet below in the shaft.
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St James’ Hospital
Mammell
Quarter Million Dollars in Liquor Destroyed in City
New York authorities reported federal court orders today to destroy liquor valued at a quarter of a million dollars. The list included 7,740 quarts of whiskey, 2 quarts of rye, 1,240 quarts of wine, 170 quarts of brandy, and assorted champagnes.
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New York
Associated Press
Naters
Auring
Aix
Fostoria Woman Accused Of Grand Larceny While Asleep
Miss Josephine Wilkie of Fostoria was robbed of 30 dollars from a stacking by Daniel Mealy, also of Fostoria, who was indicted by the county grand jury for grand larceny. Wilkie said she slept through the alleged theft.
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Tiffin
Sepr
Ay Acsactas Ad Press
Josephine Wilkie
Fostoria
Daniel Mealy
Misa Wilkie
Moors Chief Abd al Krim Presses For Submissions
The report notes Abd al Krim emphasizes the rainy season and winter as crucial to his plans while appeals for submission to his rule continue to arrive from supporters. French authorities describe ongoing offers of submission amid the weathered North Africa context.
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Foz
Wrench Morcec
Associated Press
Abd-Hi-Krim
League of Nations lays groundwork for disarmament and economic talks
Geneva reports that the League of Nations assembly in plenary sessions approved a preparatory study for a conference to reduce arming and limit armaments once general security is achieved. A British delegate and French officials welcomed the progress as the path toward world peace. An economic conference plan called for creating a special committee to study global economic difficulties and methods to restore prosperity.
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Geneva
Associated Press
League of Nations Assembly
Disarmament Commission
Toague Council
Board Cuts State Official Auto Travel to Ten Cents a Mile
State board of examiners restricts official use of private cars to ten cents per mile, with hires limited to five to ten cents per mile. They require detailed trip data and receipts. aim to curb inflation of expenses after discovering bills exceeding allowed rates and sleeping car charges.
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Board
State Board of Examiners
Feu
Prohibition Sentiment Debate From Washington to New York
Senator Walsh asserts no anti prohibition sentiment exists among constituents while Dr Nicholas Murray Butler notes opposing views. Butler declines a debate with Upshaw. Correspondence suggests the nation would vote five to three against prohibition in a referendum.
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New York
Associated Press
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
T. J. Walsh
Montana
Butler
William J. Upshaw
Georgia
Walsh
Corridora
Washington
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