Peak of Crime Wave Reached Says Law Respect Will Rise
Washington reports a peak in the postwar crime wave per an American Bar Association special committee. They urge federal crime statistics, tighter gun controls on automatic pistols, grand jury reforms, and faster justice. Hearings proceed in Washington Joliet New York as experts cite unemployment and lax enforcement as key causes.
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Washington
American Bar Association
United States
Federal Government
War Department
Jalis
Igta
Chicago
Illinois
Joliet
New York City
Wyera
Ancient Egyptian tomb finds shed light on royal killings
London reports Hindera Petrie describes Abydos excavations yielding First Dynasty tombs, six feet of sand, alabaster jars, and 60 to 70 skeletons. Many courtiers were killed at a king’s death to secure stable rule, extending reigns, with graves showing kneeling burials and wheat grain offerings. Ivory lions, copper tools, and early seaxes also unearthed. A hermit’s cave photo resembled a dug-out front-line trench.
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Hindera Petrie
University College
Petrie
Abydos
Egypt
Cata
Deckhand quits aboard Hansa over jungle menagerie siege
Johann Schultz, a deckhand from New York, quits his job on the steamship Hansa docked at Pier 86 North River. He cites seasickness and fear of hauling an elephant and a vast live menagerie including baboons cobras and pythons. Cargo is bound for Louis Rube dealer.
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New York
Johann Schultz
Hansa
Pier 86
North River
Burma
Mr. Schultz
Jack Schulte
Louis Rube
Rube
Plier
Louis J. Beck
America
Mr. Beck
Andrew Myers
Mr. Ruhe
Albert Meems
Sheriff’s Honor System Lets Five Prisoners Escape
Sheriff Seth Orndorff of El Paso Texas abandoned an honor system trial after four hours. Twelve unruly prisoners were taken from jail to work off road without shackles with a promise of pardon if they behaved. Five prisoners were expected to be released before noon, but the experiment ended early.
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Sherif Seth Orndorff
Mi Paso
Tex
Historic Cottonwood Tree Cut Down in Goshen
The town removed the ancient cottonwood at Goshen near the hare once used as the gallows for Claudine Smith, a famed bandit and murderer. At 148 years old it was deemed unsafe, ending a long protected history supported by village effort.
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Middletown
Goshen
Hare
Claudine Smith
Ezekiel Call and Watchman Duty in Bible Lesson
Historical lesson outlines Ezekiel's call, vision of God, and the minister's duty as a watchman. It notes the need for Spirit guidance, inner sympathy with people, and delivering God's message faithfully. Emphasizes warnings to the wicked and responsibility for souls.
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Ezekiel
God
Wil
Beckles
Gid
Ezekle
Exekiel
Man Unable to Work or Accept Advice Hailed as Beyond Help
A derisive remark labels a man as beyond help due to his refusal to work or heed guidance, implying persistent inaction. The comment centers on personal accountability and social judgment without detailing any concrete event or identifiable individuals.
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American Bar Association Committee
London
United States Bureau of Standards
Paul R. Hey
Lyman J. Briggs
American Philosophical Society
Sheriff's Honor System
Pp. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bitte Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Israel
Ayes
Veoalte Cou- Mry
Green Mountain
Etra Box
Tre
Exiat
J. Wovitco
Rupert
Nujol
Liorto
Eia TeLy
Pureline
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