Six arrested in Hollywood murder probe tied to bootlegging
Police in Los Angeles detained six men in a raid on a narcotic den linked to the murder of director William Desmond Taylor. Names given include John Horkey William Kirby William Bast George Calvert Ray Lynch and Harry Amerheim. Two others remain in custody as investigators seek a third associate.
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Dance Night at Noble Hotel Charms City Society
The 1922 year ending dance at the Noble Hotel drew about a hundred guests hosted by Mrs Dale Rutherland and Mr and Mrs A C Munson. Green lighting and emerald decor created a festive mood with balloons, shamrocks, and themed treats for ladies and gentlemen.
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Dale Rutherland
A. C. Munson
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Luncheon Meeting of Get-Together Club Planned Thursday
The Get-Together Club invites businessmen to a Thursday noon luncheon at the Delavan Cafe with reports from committees expected to be interesting. A large crowd is anticipated as recent attendances have been strong and the event aims to maintain the momentum.
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Delavan Cafe
Body of Wills Found After River Tragedy Near Rawlins
Skeleton and clothing of J B Wille were found along the Matte river after he and James H Hall attempted a bow raft trip toward Casper. The pair abandoned the raft as water rose and hung to trees until Wille drowned. His body was recovered 15 miles downstream months later.
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Casper
Wills
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Princess Mary Weds Viscount Tascolles in Royal Ceremony
London February 28 Princess Mary daughter of Queen Mary and King George wed Viscount Tascolles in a formal royal ceremony. The event drew all the pomp and dignity expected of a royal wedding.
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Mary
Queen Mary
King George
Legion officials press for immediate soldiers bonus act
Washington Feb 28 Hynford Moenider National Commander of the American Legion and John Thomas Taylor legislative agent urged President Harding to speed passage of the soldiers bonus bill They said there would be no delay in enactment and that the president was favorable to the Legion They did not discuss funding plans with Harding
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Washington, D. C
Hynford Moenider
Amwrican Legion
John Thomas Taylor
Legion
Harding
White House
Legion Ropremontative
Wyoming Shows Lowest Blindness Rate in Nation
A Journal of the American Medical Association analysis of the 1920 census finds the United States cut blindness by about 5 000 in ten years due to medical care and public education. Wyoming records the lowest rate at 15 4 per hundred thousand, while New Mexico tops at 153 2. Indians, Negroes and Japanese notable for higher rates.
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American Medical Association
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South Central States
New Mexico
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Wyoming
Chicago 10 Build Immense Garage
A twenty five story garage planned for the loop will address Chicago’s parking problem with a 72 foot frontage on Lake street and 140 foot depth to house 1100 automobiles on 25 floors. The $1,200,000 motor hotel features automatic car handling from door to garage and back with automatic elevators and air powered floors. No gasoline fumes or flames expected. operations rely on automated systems and a staffer in the lobby. Similar garages planned for New York and Cleveland.
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New York
Cleveland
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Provisional German Reparations Deal Outlined in Berlin
Berlin Feb. reports a provisional agreement between the allied reparations commission and the German government. It provides for Germany to pay 720 million gold marks in cash and 1.45 billion marks in kind annually. If in kind deliveries fall short, cash payment won’t rise. The Entente is urged to ensure deliveries meet the fixed totals.
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Berlin
Allied Reperations Commission
Germany
Entente
Intelligence tests for women college entrants debated
Agnes J. Rogers, education professor from Chicago, told the National Society for the Study of Education that intelligent tests may be needed for women entering colleges. She argued tests better predict freshman year achievement than standard entrance exams and help colleges attract able students to sustain reputation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Agnes J. Rogers
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Bill Introduced At Suggestion Of President
A bill was introduced in the House on the president's suggestion aiming to raise about 32 million dollars annually from ten percent of national customs receipts to fund merchant marine efforts. It also creates a 90 million dollar fund for the president's plan and sets limits on transport of goods by foreign ships and use of funds for shipbuilding, with provisions for induction of American merchant officers and wartime pay allowances. Ted Bart and Meg Bart are noted travelers returning from California.
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Washington
United States
Bitter Rocky Mountain cold wave grips region
A cold high pressure area blankets the Rocky Mountain region causing temperatures from zero to 32 below at Miles City Montana. Eastern Montana and North Dakota see 20 to 30 below normal as a new winter storm brings snow from Durango to Amarillo. The Denver Weather Bureau warns of increasing intensity with forecasts for clearing and fair weather later, while the Panhandle plains endure one of the worst snow storms in years disrupting wires and roads and benefiting moisture for West Texas grain farming.
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Longtime federal judge Kenosaw Mountain Landis retires
Chicago February 28 Kenosaw Mountain Landis completes seventeen years on the federal bench for the Northern District of Illinois and renders his last decision at eleven o clock announcing he will not again hold a judicial post. The notice then covers final settlement proceedings in Wyoming Fremont County District Court regarding the estate of Wilbert R. Perrin with creditors invited to file objections by March and final settlement set for March 190% pending court hearing.
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Mt Hope cemetery urged to gleam in western Wyoming
At a Get-Together club meeting Frank Brower pressed cleaning Mt Hope cemetery along with town upkeep. He argued minor improvements would enhance appearance and civic pride, noting Wind River Indian cemetery shows careful burial practices and suggesting Lander should match regional standards.
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Chantus
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Lander
Wind River
Wyoming
Egyptian Premier says martial law to end after act
In a Commons session Sir Lloyd George stated martial law in Egypt will be abolished once an act of admity is passed. The announcement set a timeline for constitutional change and Egyptian governance pending legislation.
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Egypt
Idoyd George
House of Commons
British Ends Protectorate Over Egypt
Prime Minister Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Britain has terminated the protectorate over Egypt and Egypt is free to pursue its own national aspirations in a post protectorate era.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Brich
Egypt
Jealousy Among the Gat Tribe Tragedy in Wyoming Cage
In Sheridan Wyoming a love triangle ends in death as a female cat is killed after being placed with two male tigers Meowe and another unknown male. The incident follows months of jealousy and rising tension among the trio.
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Ulain
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Vieter Pl Tamatiet
President Goes Before Congress Plans for Merchant Marine Aid
President Harding outlined administration plans to boost the American merchant marine. He proposed collecting all import duties without discrimination between American and foreign bottoms and applying the reduction to fund government aid for the merchant fleet. The two hours of testimony described a postwar effort to grow tonnage and restore the U.S. mercantile fleet.
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Associated Press
Washington
Con
Harding Wnl
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AZZ Music Here to Stay in Fargo Amid Jazz Debate
In Fargo on February 8, music dealers say American music will shift from jazz toward a more symphonic, melodic style. They note a return to ballad songs, translations of American tunes into French, and a blend of classical pieces with dance music.
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Male Myrtis Sebrooder
George Dower
Agencine
Misa Behroader
France
Rubenstein
Rimsky-Korsakoff
India
End of Yap Treaty Amendments Rejected
Washington notes the day reports the Senate rejected the prepared amendment to the Yap treaty. The amendment aimed to amplify provisions preserving existing treaty rights on mandated Pacific islands and prevent abridgement.
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Washington
Endate
Pacific
Bank of Phoenix Seeks Stability After Examiner Findings
The Bank of Phoenix faced delays due to a state bank examiner's report. The institution, reorganized from a former central bank, plans a reorganization and restoration of operations by mid year under new oversight.
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Bank of Phoenix
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M. M. Moriter
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