Governor Denies Clemency in Ohio Professor’s Death Penalty
Dr. James Howard Snook, a former Ohio State University professor, was denied clemency after a last appeal to Governor Cooper. The condemned man faces execution by electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary, while reactions varied from his wife’s plea to the slain girl’s father thanking the governor.
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Columbus
Ohio
James Howard Snook
Ohio State University
Ohio Penitentiary
Theora Hix
Ohio State
Iine
Helen Marple Snook
Por
Melvin Hixe
Bradentonin
Harding's Hoaxer Is Sent to Jail
Samuel Weinberg alias Lieutenant Sterling G. Wyman, once posing as a naval officer and agent for a supposed Turkish princess, is jailed for practicing law without a license after a yearlong manhunt. He previously gained access to President Harding and faced parole authorities over his listed disappearances.
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New York
United States
Samuel Weinberg
Sterling G. Wyman
Broadway
Weinberg
Wyman
Harding
Fatima
Canada
Great Britain
Perfumer Ungerer Dies At 62 In New York
William G. Ungerer, 62, president of Ungerer & Company, died in New York today. He was born in Rochester and built the fragrance house into a major firm, leaving behind a legacy in the cosmetics industry.
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Ungerer
New York
William G. Ungerer
Ungerer & Company
Rochester
Fray Termed One of Biggest Fight Fiascos in Years
Alan Gould calls the recent ring melee one of the sport’s most chaotic fiascos. He cites broken rivalries, chaotic officiating, and lasting reputational damage to the event. Promoters promise reform measures for future bouts.
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Fray
Alan Gould
Sharkey Declared Champion After Controversial KO win
Jack Sharkey was named winner by technical knockout over Phil Scott in a chaotic Miami bout. Referee Lou Magnolia said no foul occurred after Scott claimed foul and took a minute rest before Sharkey dominated until the stoppage in the third round.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Jack Sharkey
Phil Scott
Scott
Sharkey
Lou Magnolia
Phil
Magnolia
Scot
Woman Thrice Rescues Bathers Off Florida Beach Heroine
In Stuart Florida on Feb 27 Elaine van Smith a 6 year old? woman saved three bathers from drowning amid strong undertow. She pulled Girlie Reynolds Fred Reynolds and Harry Reynolds from the water and aided an unidentified elderly man before collapsing. The Jensen Beach tragedy nearby claimed two lives Fred Reynolds 22 and Fred Schwab 30.
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Elaine van Smith
Jensen Beach
Fred Reynolds
Walton
Fred Schwab
Girlie Reynolds
Schwab
Harry Reynolds
Girlie
Fred
van Smith
Ted
Lumber tariff vote sinks in Senate clash amid oil charges
The Far Northwest bid for a lumber tariff failed 39 to 4 after a high pitched Senate debate over log rolling and vote trading on lumber oil and sugar. Wirt Franklin of the American Independent Petroleum Producers Association was subpoened as the oil tariff battle looms.
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Senate
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Norris
Nebraska
Walsh
Montana
Senate Lobby Committee
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American Independent Petroleum Producers Association
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Oregon
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Pine
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Kentucky
Sullivan
Townsend
Vandenberg
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Watson
Ashurst
Broussard
Dill
Fletcher
Pittman
Ransdell
Steubens
Thomas
Oklahoma
Trammell
Hflin
McKellar
Sheppard
Smith
Swanson
Tydings
Weener
Fearon Attacks Roosevelt Spending at Rochester Dinner
Senator George H. Fearon assailed Governor Roosevelt and the Democratic administration, accusing them of wasteful state spending. He cited state expenses rising from 150 million to 311 million dollars and criticized the proposed executive budget and department reorganization at a Columbian Republican League event in Powers Hotel, Rochester.
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Rochester
Roosevelt
George H. Fearon
Columbian Republican League
Powers Hotel
Judiciary Committee
State Senate
Nathan L. Miller
Smith
Fearon
Armistice Reaches Dominican Capital After Tense Standoff
Washington reports minister Curtis in Santo Domingo announces an armistice with a basis for permanent settlement. The American legation mediates between factions and hopes for a final agreement soon. Santo Domingo remains quiet with only a few outer skirmishes.
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Washington
Curtis
Santo Domingo
State Department
Insurgents Seize Santo Domingo. Talks on Provisional Leader Begin
In Santo Domingo supporters of President Vasquez and insurgents who seized the capital meet with General Rafael Trujillo at the American legation to discuss a provisional president. Vasquez resignation seen as likely. Vice President Alfonseca has resigned. Angel Morales supported for provisional rule.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Charles 8. Curtis
United States
Horacio Vasquez
Rafael Trujillo
Ozama
Vasquez
Jose Alfonseca
Senor Angel Morales
Washington
Jujillo
Rafael Estrella Arena
Desiderio Arias
National Assembly
Britain plans to send warship to Santo Domingo
Charles B. Curtis, U.S. minister to the Dominican Republic, said he was informed by the British minister that Britain plans to send the warship Wistaria to Santo Domingo. State Department officials understood no landing was planned and no alarm was raised.
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Washington
Charles B. Curtis
Dominican Republic
State Department
Santo Domingo
Open War Gesture as Tardieu Tries Formation in France
Paris reports a widening rift in the chamber as Former Premier Andre Tardieu seeks a wide concentration cabinet. He offers the foreign affairs post to Edouard Herriot, who refuses, pledging his Radical Socialist party against him. Briand accepting foreign affairs does little to ease Tardieu’s collapse risk as a solid Left coalition forms.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Andre Tardieu
Chautemps
Tardieu
France
London
MacDonald Saved as Coalition Oppose Coal Policy
In London, Prime Minister MacDonald won by nine votes as a Liberal amendment opposing government limits on coal output failed to gain sufficient support. The division drew eight Liberals abstaining and four voting with the government, with Sir William Edge resigning as Liberal whip after voting against the party. A. J. Cook of the Miners' Federation spoke for the miners after the tally.
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London
House of Commons
MacDonald
MacDonand
William Edge
A. J. Cook
Miners’ Federation
Prohibition Repeal Debate Spurs State Control Proposals
Witnesses before the House judiciary committee urge returning liquor regulation to states and denounce dry laws. DuPont calls for state commissions with best citizens oversight. Mitchell opposes broader DC searches. Christopherson introduces bills for summary trials and broader petty offense definitions under federal code.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Mid-west
Graham
John Malick
First Unitarian Congregationalist Church
Cincinnati
Pierre
DuPont
E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company
Wilmington
Del
Voluntary
Committee of Lawyers of
New York
Cole R. Morgan
Mitchell
Capper
Kansas
District of Columbia
Christopherson
South Dakota
National Law Enforcement Commission
Teuton Court Reopens Blasphemy Trial Over Gas Mask Christ
In Leipzig the Supreme Court quashed the acquittal of Georg Gross in a blasphemy case over a painting of Jesus on the Cross wearing a gas mask and Wellington boots. The court ruled that pictorial representations can offend as spoken words and ordered retrial, warning art has limits and must respect others' feelings.
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Leipzig
Supreme Court
Georg Gross
Jesus
Federal gamble in wheat is defended
Washington February 27 With rising trader complaints Chairman Legge of the Farm Board and Secretary Hyde debated and then issued a joint statement asserting that wheat prices have been materially aided by May futures purchases and that the Stabilization Corporation will keep its current program. Hyde's stance follows Heflin Senate resolution urging action to shield farm markets possibly including temporary closing of grain and cotton exchanges to curb harmful speculation.
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Washington
Legge
Farm Board
Hyde
Stabilization Corporation
Agriculture
Senate
Brannon Outpoints Sacco in Buffalo Bout
Eddie Brannon of Pittsburgh defeated Johnny Sacco of Buffalo by decision in a boxing match held in Buffalo. The bout took place February 27 with Brannon earning the victory over his rival Sacco in the featured lightweight contest.
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Brannon
Sacco
Mckeesport
Eddie Brannon
Pittsburgh
Johnny Sacco
Buffalo
Taft Near Death As Doctors Hold Line
Washington reports show former President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft in critical condition with declining heart function and poor nourishment. Doctors say no real chance of recovery, though minor temporary improvements may occur. family and public figures express concern as prayers rise nationwide.
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Washington
Taft
Francis R. Hagner
Thomas A. Claytor
Hagner
Tait
Wiliam Howard Taft
Helen Taft Manning
Robert A
Charles P. Watt
Cincinnati
Hoover
House of Representatives
Mr. Taft
House
Asheville
N. C
James E. Freeman
U S Delegates Wives Bow to British Queen at Buckingham Palace
Seventeen American naval delegates wives were received by Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. The ceremony in the Green Room featured glove removal and handshakes as the women met the Queen and tea followed in the White Room.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Mary
Mme. Aime de Fleuriau
Henry L. Stimson
Court of St. James
Ishbel MacDonald
White Room
George
Kirkland Porter Audit Bill Passes in Legislature
Albany February 27 Senator Leigh G Kirkland had the Senate pass a bill to require county boards to audit sheriff and county jail expenses by fiscal officials. Assemblyman H E V Porter advanced a companion bill to third reading authorizing boards of supervisors to pay bills in advance of audit.
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Albany
Leigh G. Kirkland
Kirkland
Senate
Chautauqua County Board
H. E. V. Porter
Assembly
Radicals declare open war on Premier Tardieu
Readers on Page 1 report radical factions declaring open conflict with French Premier Aristide Briand’s government as tensions rise amid political upheaval and protests across Paris. The item notes the hostile stance and mounting confrontations shaping the national crisis.
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Tardieu
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