Jury Acquits Pretty Girl On Murder Charge
A Lawrence County jury acquitted Dorothy Pegran of murdering U S Marine Sergt Phil L Tulley after less than four hours of deliberation in New Castle Pennsylvania The defendant testified she acted in self defense claiming Tulley pursued advances at a rooming house The verdict prompted cheers in court but the judge admonished spectators and Pegran kissed a juror in celebration PMID: none
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New Castle
Dorothy Pegran
U. S. Marine
Phillip L. Tulley
Tulley
Miss Pegran
William Botham
Executive Declares Himself Republican in Pennsylvania race
In a campaign flurry Gov. Gifford Pinchot announces his senatorial bid and joins a three way primary with Senator Pepper and Rep. Vare. The capital scene centers on party lines over prohibition, coal policy and Coolidge administration influence as voters weigh dry Pinchot against wets like Vare and Pepper.
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Washington
Mar
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Pepper
Pinchot
Rep
Vare
Philadelphia
Covlidge
Coolidge
Althowgh
Colidge
Insanity Defense Plea Renewed in Local Case
A mystery case resumes as Nesbitt faces a potential insanity defense following police questioning about Feb 1 home death. A purple pajama clue sparked renewed inquiry after a bath tub was found half filled with water and three weeks hiatus.
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Aubher
Nesbitt
Butler Only Did His Duty in San Diego Fallout
Los Angeles reports that Brig. Gen. Smedley D. Butler left for his Southern City home after asserting he followed regulations in the charges of drunkenness against Col. Alexander Williams. Butler denied involvement in the alleged hotel incident and dismissed claims of a personal feud, noting the affair stemmed from routine disciplinary actions and the record of similar cases.
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Los Angeles
INS
Navy
Alexander Williams
Smedley D. Butler
U. S. Marine Corps
San Diego
Williams
Hotel de Coronado
Butler
Haiti
Joint Appeal to Bring Out Vote in Pennsylvania Primaries
Pittsburgh March 12 An appeal to Pennsylvania voters to qualify as electors in spring primaries by registering March 16 and 17 was issued by seven civic groups led by the Pennsylvania State Grange. The statement cites machine politics and low turnout, noting only 52 percent voted in the last presidential election and less than 25 percent in the party primary. Organizations include the Department of Moral Welfare, Presbyterian Church, Women’s Committee for Law Enforcement League, State Federation of Women’s Clubs and National Reform Association.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Pennsylvania
Grange
Department of Moral Welfare
Presbyterian Church, Women’s Committee For Law Enforcement League
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Reform Association
Prisoner George Markovitz Dies by Own Hand in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh March 13 The warden said relatives of George Markovitz 41 have not claimed his body and it will go to the State Anatomical Society for disposal. Markovitz formerly of Erie ended his life by jumping from a range to the concrete floor fracturing his skull. He served about two years of a 14 12 to 20 year murder term.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Western Penitentiary
George Markovitz
State Anatomical Society
Markovitz
Erie
No Farewells for Count Salm No Farewells for Count Salm
New York dispatch reports Count Salm Von Hoopstraeden and his mother sailed today from New York aboard the Majestic for Europe with no one present to see them off. Through his attorney he issued a farewell statement attacking the late Millicent Rogers family while praising American courts for fairness. He said he did not come to this country to make money through marriage.
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New York
Salm
von Hoopstraeden
Adolphine
Europe
Millicent Rogers
Samily
Burned While Leading Livestock At McCandless Farm
Miss Aa McCandless sustained painful burns and barely escaped with life while leading horses and cattle from a blazing barn on the McCandless farm seven miles north of Butler Pennsylvania. Authorities investigate incendiary origin. a barn on the same site burned six years ago. Property damage estimated at a unknown amount.
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Butler
Aa McCandless
McCandless
Here
Begin as an Amateur, Baker Says, There Is Room for One More
Phil Baker, a New York actor who began as an amateur in Boston, urges aspiring performers not to fear crowding in the profession. He advises persistence, practicing until becoming a professional, and starting anywhere to gain experience. He notes his own path from fifty cents an hour to stardom and song writing, stressing the value of relentless pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Baker
New York City
Mr. Baker
New York
Lifer Held on Murder Charge in West Virginia
A formal murder charge is filed against Henry Jackson, a life-term prisoner in the State Penitentiary at Moundsville. Prosecutor J L Arnold says the death penalty will be sought when he stands trial for stabbing prison guard Earl Langfitt to death. Jackson is in solitary confinement.
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Moundsville
W. Va
INS
Henry Jackson
State Penitentiary
Earl Langfitt
J. L. Arnold
Jackson
De Valera to Press Ireland to Full Freedom After Resigning
Dublin March 13 De Valera says he will not stop efforts to make Ireland a republic free of English control despite resigning as Republican party president He asserts the Irish sovereign right and vows to use every lawful means to deny foreign rule.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
England
Republican Party
de Valera
Reign of Terror Reaches Climax in Boston Stabbing
Boston March 1 Mrs Frank C Smith 38 was found stabbed to death in her Washington Street South End home authorities believe she died at the hands of a maniac stabber who has attacked seven other women on the street The body showed seven spray wounds with three on the face.
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Boston
Mass
Aelias
Frank C. Smith
Washington Street
South End
Ship afire off Sandy Point in Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore March 13 An INS report says the British freighter Tafna with a crew of 30 is afire off Sandy Point. The vessel loaded with sugar and bound to Baltimore from Cuban ports. The fire patrol boat Torrance was sent to assist as fire broke out in a hold at 7 am with details limited in initial dispatches.
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Baltimore
INS
Vafna
Sandy Point
Mystic
Tafna
Torrance
State Police Guilty of Murder Struggle Over Read Warrants
Ebensburg March 13 Private Walter J. Lyster Corporal H R Jacobson and Cres son Chief Fred Lytle were found guilty of manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Tony Missoula of Washington township near Lilly. The verdict came after a trial before Judge John H E Evans and they were recommended to the mercy of the court. Testimony conflicted over whether a search warrant under the Snyder Act was read before beatings and arrest in Missoula’s home.
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Ebensburg
Walter J. Lyster
Corp
H.R. Jacobson
State Police
Fred Lytle
Cresson
Tony Missoula
Washington Township
Lilly
John HE. Evans
Missoula
Oldest Lancaster Woman Annie Sayers Dies at 106
Mrs Annie E Sayers age 106 dies at home in Fulton township from pneumonia. Born March 27 1820 aboard a ship carrying her Ireland bound parents. Survived by six children ten grandchildren twenty great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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Lancaster
Annie E. Sayers
Fulton Township
Ireland
Referendum on Volstead Act Not Justified Now
Washington March 13 A national referendum on modifying or repealing the Volstead Act is not justified at present Senator Joseph I Robinson Democratic leader of the Senate said reports that he favored an immediate wet and dry vote are false He added the day may come when agitation requires a referendum but that time is not now and he denied quarreling with other Democratic leaders over the subject Pittsburgh March 12 Federal Judge R M Gibson ruled prohibition agents must have a warrant to search a private residence even if moonshine is in operation He dismissed charges against John Bereskey and his son saying no warrant was present to enter the home despite their testimony of seeing the elder Bereskey with moonshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph I. Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Robinson
Pittsburgh
INS
Prohibition
R. M. Gibson
John Bereskey
John, Jr
Bereskey
Bereskay
Blanche Wing
Blanche
Luke Densmore
Densmore
Denamore
Watt
Board of Aldermen
Daily Journals
Grace Bellair
Densmores
Misa Bellati
Woman Lawyer in Love and Case of Grace Bellair
Blanche Densmore, wife of the district attorney, argues for Grace Bellair in a sensational grand larceny case. Blanche stages a dramatic courtroom reveal showing the money was stolen by a bank clerk and exonerates Bellair, who faced a harsh social spotlight. The piece blends personal ambition with public duty as women gain legal visibility.
Queer turn of political wheel in tariff inquiry
Washington Maine rumors place Senator Robert M LaFollette Jr as a potential chairman of a major inquiry into the U S Tariff Commission. The Senate panel includes two Republicans and two Democrats with La Follette as a key vote maker. Rumors say Democrats may back him to secure the chair.
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Washington
Maine
Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
Senate
U. S. Tariff Commission
Wadsworth
N. Y
Reed
Penna
Robinson
Arkansas
Bruce
Mid
Young LaFollette
People and visitors in Indiana area a weekend mix
John Scott esq attends legal business in Johnstown. Mrs. W D Hamilton of Pittsburgh visits relatives in John Gettys home. Mrs. Raymond Shick travels to Johnstown for weekend. Misses Helen Von Savage Ethel Wert Hazel Davis return home from mortgage docket indexing in the Court House and Scranton. Several locals including Chief BE G Myers Indiana visitor and Harry Kunkle Armstrong township Indiana traveler.
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Helen von Savage
Ethel Wert
Hazel Davis
Court House
Scranton
Harry Kunkle
Armstrong Township
Indiana
Democratic Leaders Meet in Philadelphia State Committee Session
Democratic leaders from across Pennsylvania gather in Philadelphia for a State Democratic Committee meeting at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel. Committee Chairman John H. Bigelow of Hazleton says the committee will not endorse candidates for governor or the U S Senate today, despite fears of such a move. He adds Democrats are encouraged with the year ahead.
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Philladelphia
Pennsylvania
State Democratic Committee
Bellevue Stortford Hotel
John H. Bigelow
Hazleton
Govarnor
United States Senate
Bigelow
Last Warning On Traffic Law Enforcement Begins
The borough ordinance on traffic signals will be enforced starting today at noon. Burgess Bert N. Lichteberger and Chief of Police Geo. O'Connell issue their final warning. violators will be arrested and fined. Drivers must stop on red, go on green, no U turns at 7th and Philadelphia or 6th and Philadelphia intersections. Pedestrians must observe lights and cross with car flow.
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Burgess Bert. N. Lichteberger
Geo. O'Connell
7Th
Philadelphia
6Th
Curran Denies Ellis Island Resignation Ties
Henry H. Curran denies that his resignation as United States Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island was linked to the exclusion of Vere, Countess of Cathcart. He says he left the $6,500 annual post for a higher paying role as counsel to the City Club.
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New York
Henry H. Curran
Vere
Countess of Cathcart
United States
Ellis Island
Curran
Stock Quotations From Vandergrift Report
A condensed list of prices and percent changes for numerous stocks and commodities. Namely Anaconda, Crucible, Goodrich, Lehigh Valley, Royal Dutch, Sinclair, Pure Oil, Union Carbide, Westinghouse, Phillips Petroleum, Packard, and others, with percentages often in double digits, reflecting market movement. The report closes with the firm name and location: Vandergrift Building, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Gatssa Ryans
Sugissecserveces
Laie
Baldwin Loop
Cal
Sssceeeseeer
BOM BN
Golden Ojys
Onan
Pate Ss
Cssveeees
C. M. St. Poveeee
Crucible Ce
Goodrich
Kans
Toveneteese
Kelly Spring
Ssesaee
Lehigh Wal
Ta Eclana
N. Yon
HH. Vecesens
Pat
Pan Amn
Vy BP
Pure Oil
I Pere Mar
Royal Dutch ‘Rock
Sinclair Oi
South Pac
Ind
Rails
Shy Paul
Union Pat
Detssienes UY
CG L U
Weeseee U
Steel
Veeeree Westinghouse
Willys Ovetland i Prairie Pipe Csiseeeeee
Cere de Paseo Oo
Agri. Mad
L. B. PhD
Davison
St. Lo
P&i
Motors
Midland
R. Bear
A. BE. Masten & Co
Vanderfrigt
Pittsburgh, Pa
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Lifer
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Reign OF Terror
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John Scott
Johnstown Town
W. D. Hamilton
John Getty
Raymond Shick
Johnstown
Edward Cost
BE. G. Myers
Homer City
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J. B. Reed
Stafford
Sheloca
Fred G. and
W. L. Haer
Marion Center
T. S. Lyster
Nolo
James Mack, Jr
Mercersburg Academy
Wearents
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John McKeage
Phil Ake
Mahaffey
Grace Garson
Harry Conrad
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