Sheriff Uses Public Hangings To Probe Prisoner Psychology
Chicago January 2. Sheriff Peters conducted a dawn execution experiment at the county jail with 200 prisoners witnessing the hangings of murderer Raffaelo Durrage. The plan aimed to deter future crime by brutal example, despite governor and officials protesting. After the drop, cries of When do we eat rose tier by tier. The sheriff later said the governor's secretary contacted the jail about the plan but did not object.
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Chicago
Raffaelo Durrage
Sherif Peters
Peters
Lowden
Leave Russia Be Says Brook, Nation Regenerates
Jan. 2. A coroner’s jury began inquiry into the death of Dr. W. M. Greentes former professor of literature and languages in southern schools. Found in a boarding house room with a bullet wound and a pistol beside him police call it death by own action. He was about 48 and had recently returned from Asheville N C where he taught after his wife’s accidental death years earlier.
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Atlanta
W. M. Greentes
Greentes
Grady Says Russia Will Grow From Within and Opposes Intervention
James O Grady, Bolshevik liaison, told the Mirror on the eve of returning to Copenhagen for prisoner exchanges that repatriation of British prisoners and civilians in Russia could occur by January end. He likened Russia to a child in the dark, growing up, and warned against armed intervention as a delusion. He praised the current Soviet leadership as more humane and statesmanlike than a year ago while noting atrocities by Asiatics and asserting perpetrators are punished.
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Russia
Mr. Grady
Admiral Wolchak
Donikine
Charge Dismissed In Court Today In Bawdy House Case
Mollie Carrington and Jack Carrington faced municipal court on a bawdy house charge. Judge Kirkman dismissed the case after hearing evidence. Jack Carrington faced assault and abandonment charges but a key witness failed to appear, resulting in a not pros. Alford Adams admitted to assault and paid costs as several cases were continued until Monday with a heavy docket anticipated.
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Mollie Carrington
Jack Carrington
Kirkman
Alford Adams
Hall jury fails to reach verdict in bootlegger case
Manassas January 2. The jury in the W C Hall murder case linked to a raid on an alleged bootlegger by prohibition officers could not reach a verdict after 18 hours and was dismissed. A third trial was ordered for April 15 with Hall free on 2500 dollars bail. Co defendants De Duniaavey Sweet and Sullivan had the joint indictment not pressed.
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Manassas
W. C. Hall
Lawrence Hudson
Thomas H. Lyon
Hall
W D. de Duniaavey
Harry F. Sweet
J. H. Sullivan
Baptist Laymen Program Focuses on Four Main Ideas
Nashville Jan 2 The lay men missionary movement of the Southern Baptist church plans to devote its work to four lines: stronger pastor support church stewardship boards with pledges to tithe and a campaign to increase church attendance, according to secretary J T Henderson.
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Nashville
The
Southern Baptist Church
J. T. Henderson
Township meeting planned to discuss High Point township high school
Plans for a mass meeting in High Point on January 26 aim to gauge interest in establishing a township high school. Superintendent W M Marr intends to invite the state superintendent to speak, with other leaders likely to address the gathering and an inviting program planned for all township residents.
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High Point Township
North Carolina
Central High School
W. M. Marr
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Four Children Die in Christmas Night Housefire
Roanoke reports four children perished when Arthur Cole's farm home in Grayson County near the North Carolina border burned on Christmas night. Cole saved his wife, mother, and 3 day old twins after waking to the blaze, while both women sustained severe burns.
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Roanoke
Arthur Cole
Grayson County
North Carolina
Cole
Cotton Futures Open Higher on Renewed Strength
New York cotton futures opened firm with January at 38.10 and near months rallying. Traders cited holiday news and Liverpool gains for Manchester buying, sending January to a new high of 38.28 and March and July firm between 42 and 57 point gains.
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New York
Liverpool
Senators of Bott Confer in Effort for Irage
Washington on January 2 reports Reynolds Lodge Massachusetts Republican leader met with Senator McNary Oregon to judge how far reservations could be modified. Democratic leaders Hitchcock Nebraska Swanson Virginia and King Utah held talks as the X reservation drew the most attention and a possible middle ground emerged.
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Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator McNary
Oregon
Mild Reservation
Aid
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Swanson
Virginia
King
Utah
Detzer Denies Brutality Charges At Court Martial
Captain Karl W. Detzer testified at his court martial denying striking Private George Williams and also denying beating Private George Napier. He said Napier was arrested in a raid on a camp used by disreputable women and that Napier was struck by Sergeant Frank Hoyt after attempting to strike Hoyt with brass knuckles. Detzer claimed he used the knuckles only as a paper weight.
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New York
Karl W. Detzer
le Mans
France
George Williams
George Napier
Detzer
Napier
Frank Hoyt
Moyt
No Drill by Home Guard 10 to Be Held
Announcement states there will be no drill of the High Point state militia known as the home guard at East High Street Armory this evening. Captain H A Millis says members are busy but not yet recovered from prior intensive training around the armistice period.
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State Militia
Home Guard
East High Street
H. A. Millis
Elm Street School Forms Parent Teachers Association
The Elm Street school organizes a parent teachers association to boost cooperation between parents and teachers and plans to form similar groups in other schools. A meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 PM in the school auditorium with a program led by Prof. C A Smith and Mrs. Pickens and Mrs. R R Smith.
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Elm Street
Parent-Teachers’ Association
High Point
R. R. Smith
Powder Blast Kills Two at Hagley Mills
A Hagley Powder company grinding mill exploded in Wilmington on January 2. Two workers were killed and a third injured as the flimsy building collapsed around the machinery near Brandywine Creek.
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Wilmington
Del
Hagley Powder Company
Brandywine Creek
Funeral of Sir William Osler Draws Wide Attendance
Christchurch cathedral in Osford crowded for the funeral of Sir William Osler with Oxford medical faculty, leaders from London medical societies, and presidents from Royal Colleges. Osler to be cremated in London at Golders Green after services.
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Osnford
Montreal
Christchurch
William Osler
Oxford University
Oxford
Medical Prostaneion
London
Royal Colleges of Physicians
Royal College of Surgeons
Royal Society of Medicine
Secretary Houston to address Virginia Roads convention
Edward J. Mehrens of New York and Secretary Houston of Washington accepted invitations to address the Virginia Roads association annual convention in Richmond on January 14 15 and 16.
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Richmond
Edward J. Mehrens
New York
Houston
Washington
Virginia Roads Association
Masson humorist Masson weekly feature in The Enterprise
Tom Masson presents a light entertainment piece in The Enterprise noting dinners and speeches. The humorist editor of Life delivers a kind philosophy through his weekly column, inviting readers to not miss the read.
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Masson
Enterprise
Government denies Canadian newsprint embargo rumors
Washington reports an official denial from the bureau of commerce stating that the Canadian government is not considering an embargo on exporting news print paper. The statement aims to quell circulating rumors about potential trade restrictions affecting paper supplies.
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Washington
Bureau of Commerce
Cloak and Suit Industry Strikes Hit New York
The cloak and suit and skirt manufacturers' association says 42 shops are striking in New York, affecting 45 000 workers. The labor action challenges a three year contract with the International Garment Workers Union, which granted wage increases six months ago. Male operators earn about 75 dollars weekly, finishers 50, and women 35 to 50 dollars weekly.
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New York
Cloak and Suit Industry
Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers’ Association
National Gawnent Workers
Union Sx
Clash Over New Railroad Bill Continues
Washington January 2. Senate and House managers open conferences on railroad legislation and clash over a clause authorizing the Interstate Commerce Commission to set minimum rates for water and rail transport. The issue is briefly set aside while freight regulations are debated as conferees press for or reject the minimum rate power.
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Senate
House
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Virginia to hold March special election for fourth district
Governor Davis announced a special election in Virginia to replace Congressman Watson who died after several operations. State Senator Patrick H. Drewley of Petersburg announced his candidacy, with other names mentioned including Judge Jesse Fef West, E P Buford, Bruunswick, Oscar L. Showmaker, Lurry, Judge Aca PD Watkins of Farmville, and Robert Turnbull.
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Richmond
Davis
Watson
Washington
Patrick H. Drewley
Petersburg
Jesse Fef
West
E. P. Buford
Bruunswick
Oscar L. Showmaker
Lurry
Aca PD
Watkins
Farmville
Robert Turnbull
Prominent Man Dies in Montclair at 58
Elmer E. Rittenhouse secretary of the Equitable Life Insurance society died in Montclair from infected teeth. He was 58, born in New York, began as a telegraph operator, helped build railroads in Korea, worked as a newspaper correspondent in Europe, and once edited the Telegraph in Colorado Springs.
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Montclair
Elmer E. Rittenhouse
Equitable Life Insurance Society
New York
Korea
Europe
Telegraph
Col
Bryan's Name Set for Michigan Primary Ballot
Detroit reports that William J. Bryan will be entered in Michigan's presidential preference primary as a Democratic nominee candidate. Petitions favoring Bryan will circulate soon, requiring only local names. The primary is set for April 5.
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Detrope
William J. Bryan
Michigan
Language instructor Dr Greenles dies in Atlanta
Asheville notice reports Dr Greenles former language instructor at Bingham Military Academy died yesterday in Atlanta. The brief item notes his connection to the Asheville institution and the death event.
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Atlanta
Bingham Military Academy
British cotton men seek independence through new production hubs
Washington reports that British cotton interests fear the rising demand for raw cotton threatens the stability of Britain's textile industry, which runs about one third of global spindles. American consumption has grown from 31 percent of the 1890 crop to 58 percent, pushing British leaders to boost output in India, the West Indies, and South Africa to gain independence.
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Washington
India
West Indies
South Africa
Thorpe Outpoints Stevenson in Ten Rounds at Petroit
Harvey Thorpe of Kansas City defeated Pittsburgh’s Stevenson in ten rounds in Petroit. Stevenson was knocked down for a five count in the fifth round and absorbed the punishment through the later rounds as both weighed in at 140 pounds.
Montgomery businessman drowned during duck hunt on Alabama River
Bernard Gaston 61 a leading Montgomery businessman was drowned early today in the Alabama river near Coosada ferry while duck hunting with Watt McDade and James Gallagher who reached shore safely. Gaston’s companion Galtigher was rescued and in a precarious condition from exposure.
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Ala
Bernard Gaston
Alabama River
Coosada Ferry
Duck
Watt McDade
James Gallagher
Gaston
Galtigher
Seventh Cavalry Beats Marfa Team for Southern Department Title
El Paso Jan 2 The Seventh Cavalry football team defeated the Fifth Cavalry from Marfa 8 to 0 to claim the Southern Department Army championship for teams playing as regimental organizations.
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EL Paso
Tex
Seventh Cavalry
Fifth Cavalry
Marfa
Southern Department Army
Regi
Bolshevik Russia Open to Concessions for Peace
Bolshevik Russia would make large concessions to the major powers to secure a peace treaty but would not extend an olive branch to General Denikin. Kilshke, secretary of the secret delegation with Estharian delegates, cited a shift from a year ago when 2,060,000 troops seemed invincible to a willingness to disband if peace could be achieved.
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Denikine
MM. Kilshke
Russia
Secretary Lane to Head Baltimore Bank
Baltimore January 3 Franklin K Lane secretary of the interior is expected to become president of the Fidelity and Deposit company of Maryland succeeding Edwin Warfield who resigned for health reasons. Van Lear Black or Generalal W Bladen Lowndes may lead the Fidelity Trust company as well in a separate appointment.
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Baltimore
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Edwin Warfield
Fidelity and Deposit Comany of
Maryland
van Lear Black
Generalal
W. Bladen Lowndes
Jr. Warfield
Fidelity Trust Company
English champion stops Pacific coast rival in ninth round
In Portland, Bob McCormick the English light heavyweight champion knocked out Frank Farmer the Pacific coast light heavyweight champion in the ninth round of a scheduled ten round bout.
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Portland
Ore
Bob McCormick
England
Frank Farmer
Pacific Coast
Expedition Heads to Lower California for Petroleum Study
A Mexican scientific expedition led by Lett Salinas, sub-secretary of commerce and industry, plans to depart for the Baja California region to evaluate its potential for petroleum development as a field of exploration.
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Mexco Crey
Lett Salinas
Commer
River Mills offers 10 percent wage and insurance increase
Danville report states that River Mills announced a 6,000 caved wage and insurance increase of ten percent. Jane AnSome ment noted the raise was approved today by the company for its workers.
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Danville
Jane
Ite River
Chinese President Som Chang Dies in Beijing
President Som Se Chang of China died today in Beijing. The sudden death shocked officials and prompted immediate condolences from domestic leaders and foreign missions.
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Som
Se Chang
China
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