Benton Harbor Woman Alleges Abuse by Colony Leader
Benjamin Purnell of Davitt Colony is moved to Weldon Court for arraignment on a first of two warrants charging criminal assault. Mrs Bessie Woodworth, ex-colony member, led state police to Purnell’s hiding place and testified about alleged attacks on her and other young female inmates at the colony.
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Jed
Benjamin’s
Placdin
Saverdl
Moreép
Purnell’s
Weldon
Purnell
Woodworth
Abby
Bound Over to Circuit Court in Purnell Case
Readable fragments indicate Purnell is bound over to circuit court after a preliminary proceeding. The record will be signed to formalize transfer.
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Purnell
Circuit Court
Boulder Canyon Dam Bill Okayed by House Committee
Washington December 22 The Swing Johnson Boulder Canyon dam bill received a favorable report after an executive session by the House irrigation committee. The measure envisions a flood control irrigation and power dam at Boulder Canyon on the Colorado River and an all American Canal linking the Imperial Valley California with the river. It would implement the Colorado River compact agreed by basin states except Arizona.
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Washington
House Irrigation ‘Committee
Boulder Canyon
Colorado
Imperial Valley
California
Colorado River
Arizona
Head Tax On Bobbed Hair Implemented In Altdorf
In Altdorf Switzerland a head tax on women with bobbed hair has been enacted. The levy is fifty centimes about twelve cents and will fund ecclesiastical purposes. The announcement appears in Geneva dated December 22. The unusual tax targets female bobbed hairstyles.
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Geneva
Altdorf
Blaze Destroys 8 Texas Stores Near Hagerman
A late night blaze destroyed three one story frame buildings including Morehead Hardware Franks Grocery and Carver Grocery at Hagerman Denison area. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars. Fire equipment could not respond due to muddy roads from rain.
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Denison
Texas
Morehead Hardware
Franks Grocery
Carver Grocery
Hagerman
Here
Beverly Hills Mayor Suggests Shooting Villain
Beverly Hills mayor WAL Rogers says the town needs a good looking woman to shoot someone and proposes charging the suburban fall.
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Beverley Hills
Wal Rogers
Baseball Betting Scandal Roars Through Major Leagues
Controversy centers on a 1919 Detroit- Cleveland matchup and alleged bets by players Cobb Speaker Wood Leonard. Leonard testified that Cobb Speaker Wood and he planned to fix a game with funds at stake, seeking third place in the American League pennant race. Cobb and Speaker deny wrongdoing and resigned from their managerial posts, while Commissioner Landis prepared a ruling.
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Leonard
California
Cobb
Tigers
Chicago
Speaker
Landis
Decaare
Adonard
Jack Wood
Cleveland
Wood
Navin Field
Detroit
Moers
Ae Leonard
Fresno
Frank J. Navin
B.S. ‘Barnard
Cleveland Club
Ban Johnson
American “‘League
Wall Rand
Cobb and Speaker Face Gambling Allegations in Baseball Scandal
The article reports on Cobb and Speaker denying personal involvement while acknowledging betting customs among players. Leonard declares he did not fix games, and Cobb claims Leonard offered letters for $20,000. Attending officials debate blame as managers resign amid the brewing scandal.
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Jac Hoxie
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Man
Itan & Man
Raigpeta
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Bill Ok
Coimby
Cigage
Central Drug
James Moore
Georgia Peach
Laredo National Bank
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