Portrait of Cook County State's Attorney in Leighton Mount case
A portrait of Robert E. Crowe taking charge of the Leighton Mount mystery at Northwestern University Evanston. He pursued three inquiry lines murder manslaughter and death by own action but results stalled. President Scott offered 10000 for information leading to indictment conviction or inquest finding Mount’s death self inflicted.
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Robert EL Crowe
Cook County
Time
Leichten Mount
Northwestern University
Evanston
Moystery
Scott
Leighton Menuet
Guy Per
Sen
Leighton Mount
Leissen Mountative
Evansten
Woman Financial Wizard in Gotham Reveals Forged Notes
The article details Mrs. Myrtlo Hayes forging signatures on notes in a Gotham scheme. It cites Charles Schwab and Bethlehem Steel executives, noting Schwab returned from a European trip after learning of the forgery and met Hayes to discuss the matter.
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Woman “Financial Wizard
Gotham
Haves Pulie Clee Perese
Bass Hess Maen
Schwab
Bethlehem Steel
Myrtlo Hayes
America
Dioses Loeb
Chisago
Beck Called to English Bar Faces Barrister Backlash
James M. Beck, U.S. solicitor general, is approved for admission to the English bar at Gray’s Inn amid protests from British barristers. Exemption to foreign lawyers drawing sharp criticism. peers argue the historic rule requiring self-pronunciation and residency blocks his entry. The Privy Council debate continues with no departure from precedent.
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Doe
Gray's Inn
Heneh
James M. Beck
United States
oLenden
Trois
Beek
Beck
Sne
Striethy
Aed Sobster
BoCepor Gamera Pack
Unites States
London
Tuls
Bery
American Women Meet in Rome for Peace Mission
Mrs Maud Wood Park president of the National League of Women Voters attended the International Woman Suffrage Alliance congress in Rome as a U S delegate with Mrs Gifford Pinchot and Mrs James Morrisson. Carrie Chapman Catt presided and declined re election. The group planned a tour of Italy France England and Germany to learn how American women can advance world peace. The league is the successor to the National American Woman Suffrage Association and separate from the National Woman's Party.
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Maud Wood Park
National League of Women Voters
Thce
International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Rome
America
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
James Morrisson
Illinois
Carrie Chapman Catt
Alliance
Italy
France
England
Germany
League
Europe
National American Women Suffrage Association
National Woman's Party
Radio Used by Legion Spreads Messages to Members Nationwide
The American Legion broadcasts reach through radio as national and state leaders address members. Receiving sets in Legion posts enable widespread listening from coast to coast. Early broadcasts included Alvin Owsley’s Kernote speech from Lincoln and planned nationwide relay of commander talks to reinforce unity across the 1900000 members.
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The
American Legion
Alvin Owsley
San Princeisco
Kansas City
United States
States
Legion couple wed in Washington meets McRae and Beach
Kenneth H. McRae past commander of the first American Legion post in the United States praises Legion service. He met Miss Lois May Beach past commander of the U S S Jacob Jones post in Washington D C. The couple married after Legion events drew many members together.
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Kenneth H. Mcrae
American Legion
United States
Legion
Veterans’ Association
McRae
George Washington Post
Washington, D. C
Lois May Beach
U.S. S
Jacob Jones
Peach
Naval Reserve Force
MecIkae
United States Naval Reserve Force
Navy Department
Nebraska
France
Decentralized Legion claims handling plan announced
Joe Sparks national chairman introduces a plan to speed up veterans claims by routing them through Legion department service editions in the state of origin. Subdistrict offices and other bureaus will monitor cooperation, with unresolved cases referred to the Halsen representative and district offices for action.
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American Legion
Joe Sparks
Committee of the Legion
Sparks Beieves
Legion
Gqibek
Veterans
Burredu
Legion Department
United States Veterans’ Bureau
National Service Division
Ciief
Halsen
Veterans’ Bureau
Cookies for Disabled Men
American Legion Auxiliary of Kansas bakes 18 720 cookies for disabled veterans in Kansas City and Leavenworth hospitals. With 130 units, each mails 12 dozen cookies monthly to chief dietitians who set out jars in wards where veterans, aided by crutches and wheelchairs, eagerly reach for nut sugar cookies with fruit.
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American Legion Auxiliary of
Kansas
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Auxiliary
Must Protect Our Citizens Opposition to Japanese Labor in Oregon Orchard
Lemuel Bolles national adjutant of the American Legion declares substitution of foreign for American labor a threat to American interests in a Medford Oregon letter. He urges united action to educate the public enforce immigration laws and pass new measures to preserve America for capable citizens.
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America
Lemuel Bolles
The
American Legion
Legion
Medford
Ore
Mir
Legion National Adjutant
Sioux Falls Legion Fosters Community Center for Americanization
Harold B. Mason Post of the American Legion plans an Americanization drive in Sioux Falls South Dakota. A 12 organization committee joins with the Legion to form a community center run through schools to erase foreign born and native differences with talks on citizenship and special programs every session.
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Harold B. Mason Post
American Legion
Sioux Falls
S. D
Legion
Victorian bridal fashion parade of the season in New York
A fashion correspondent notes ultra simple wedding attire with Victorian lines. Brides wear pearl white taffeta gowns with full skirts and drooping shoulders, while bridesmaids in blue and mauve changeable taffeta and airy fichus feature lace and silver rose accents. Early summer organdie gowns for brides and attendants contrast with summer hues and delicate hat forms.
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New York Times
New York
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York
Cassie Chedwok
Eaindine Preegi
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Slesseps
Thoves
Formou
J. M. Beck
American Legion News Service
Veterans’ Organization
First Post
National Adjutant of American Legion
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