Pardon Granted to French Editor Daudet
Paris December 27 United Press reports the government will pardon Leon Daudet the monarchist author and publicist now living in exile in Brussels. Premier Andre Tardieu wins a confidence vote 335 to 266 while Communists criticize the decision and insist Daudet is punished for political offenses. Daudet defends the amnesty saying his crime was a breach of common law. He has continued to influence monarchist circles with secret trips to France.
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Paris
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Brussels
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Strange Willow Sprouts Mulberry Cherry and Gooseberry
In Iver Heath England a common willow trunk sprouts a mulberry tree a cherry and a gooseberry bush. The unusual growth puzzles local agriculturalists and is reported by TLnited Press London.
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Tlnited
London
England
Iver Heath
Death Sister Walter Crabtree's Christmas List
A man named Walter Crabtree planned to kill after his liquor arrest at Rom ney West Virginia. Police halted him after he reached the third name, targeting a justice of the peace, the jail turnkey, and an 18 year old youth. He awaits trial in a courtroom image.
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Walter Crabtree
Justice of the Peace
Relics Removal Bill Aims To Protect Pennsylvania Treasures
Harrisburg reports state librarian Frederic A. Godcharles plans a bill to ban the removal of Indian implements pottery and other relics from Pennsylvania. He notes the state is rich in artifacts with expeditions from museums and universities collecting valuable relics.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Frederic A. Godcharles
State Museum
Oysters blamed for collective stomach ache in New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 27, Dr. Joseph O'Hara, president of the state board of health, announced a collective stomach ache among residents was caused by oysters that had absorbed ep som salts.
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United Prep
New Orleans
Joseph O'Hara
State Board of Health
Negro Cadet Parham Faces Suspension At West Point
Mionio S. Parham of Chicago, the first Negro youth to enter West Point in years, may be suspended after failing the regular December math test along with 53 cadets. A second exam was taken, with results pending. The case could go to the academic board for up to sixty days, possibly leading to ineligibility. Parham, appointed by Rep. De Priest, faced reports of silent treatment, which academy officials deny. The piece ends noting 50 million Americans lack nearby public libraries.
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United Press
West Point
N. Y
Mionio S. Parham
Chicago
United States Military Academy
Parham
Smith
West Coast
Army
de Priest
Richardson
Burton 10 Quit School Berth
Resignation of Carl W. Burton buildings and grounds superintendent to take effect upon appointment of a successor. Board to defer action, leaving acceptance to the new board taking office Jan 1. Burton has 11 years with the department and became superintendent after Jacob Hilkene’s resignation. He aims to keep the post open for a successor approved by the new board. Also note a survey finds 50 percent of roadside stand sales occur on Sunday.
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Carl W. Burton
Burton
Tendent
Jacob Hilkene
Telephone Official to Be Buried Here
Edwin D. Blume Wisconsin Telephone Company general auditor and former Union Telephone Company of Indianapolis executive died in San Diego California. Funeral services were held at 3 30 p m at Flanner Buchanan mortuary. The body was to be placed in a vault at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Wisconsin Telephone Company
Union Telephone Company of
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San Diego
Cal
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Crown Hill Com
Man Tells Court His Mechanic Was Deaf and Dumb
ACTON England December 27 a man who received a summons for driving a noisy motor car told the court that his mechanic was deaf and dumb. Mr Blume widow accompanied the body here. Mr Blume entered telephone work in 1897 and became chief of the traveling auditing department in 1904. He aided the American Red Cross during World War I and had worked for the Wisconsin Telephone Company since March 1922.
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England
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