Hall Mills murder hearing promises new witnesses
In Somerville New Jersey prosecutors say startling evidence and new witnesses are ready for the Hall Mills murder case. The anticipated witnesses include a young woman and a member of a prominent family who were near the Phillips farm the night of the crime. Defendants Carpender and Stevens insist perfect alibis will be produced.
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Somerville
N. J
Hall-Mills
Simpson
de ‘Iagota
Phillips Farm
Edward Wheeler Hall
Eleanor Mills
Henry de la B. Carpender
Willie Stevens
Francis Stevens Hall
Jane Gibson
Carpender
Stevens
Hall
William O'Rourke
Mills
New Brunswick Board of Trade
Moore
New Brunswick
Widow held after shooting of farmer
Centerville Iowa August 18 Assault with intent to kill charged against Mrs Tara Johnson wealthy widow of Unionville Missouri in the shooting of Grant Williams farmer and widower at his Lucerne Missouri home Williams says she shot him when he refused to marry her while Johnson claims the shooting was accidental Williams is recovering in a hospital.
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Centerville
Tara Johnson
Unionville
Grant Williams
Lucerne
Iowa police chiefs to hear talks on law enforcement
Sioux City officials report that Iowa police chiefs will hear addresses on law enforcement and police problems at today’s session. Attorney General Ben Gibson is set to speak late this afternoon.
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Sioux City
Ila
Police Chiefs
Iowa
Ben Gibson
Full Dollar Day set by Muscatine merchants
Muscatine merchants announce an upcoming Full Dollar Day as one of the citys greatest bargain events. Residents of the city and surrounding countryside will await detailed notices from cooperating merchants.
Wyoming Engineer Leads G. O. P. Race
Frank C. Emerson state engineer led Frank E. Lucas for the Republican nomination for governor by 2,424 votes with 4,496 to 2,072 in early returns from 187 of 683 Wyoming precincts. Dr. H. R. Lathrop trailed. Gov. Nellie Tayloe Ross faced no opposition for the Democratic nomination.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Frank C. Emerson
Frank E. Lucas
Emerson
Lucas
H. R. Lathrop
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Ban Proposed on Foreign Magazines Carrying Liquor Ads
New York August 18 AP Edward S Barnes acting solicitor at the customs house says foreign magazines with liquor advertisements would be barred from the United States if a tentative ruling is sustained The Key to London English publication for American tourists was barred for advertising a liquor shop while foreign newspapers mailed to the U S would be allowed The Key to London was shipped by express marking it a magazine not a newspaper
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New York
United States
Edward S. Barnes
United States Customs House
Murderer Tom Johnson seeks quick plea in Minneapolis
Tom Johnson, a confessed criminal tied to 1710 burglaries and robberies, urges a fast guilty plea for first degree murder in the slaying of attorney Leonard Erdall. Indicted by a county grand jury, he hopes for life imprisonment as officials move to a swift court disposition in Stillwater.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Tom Johnson
Stillwater
Leonard Erdall
Johnson
New York
San Francisco
Canada
Texas
Havre
Mont
Deer Lodge
Valentino Shows Slight Improvement After Surgery
Rudolph Valentino remains seriously ill at Polyclinic hospital after a double gastric ulcer and appendicitis operation. Doctors report a slight improvement though his condition is still critical with a 103 degree fever and stable pulse. Messages from Chaplin Swanson and others flood the hospital as fans seek updates.
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New York
Rudolph Valentino
Joseph M. Schenck
Norma Talmadge
Rifdy
Pola Negri
Los Angeles
Valentino
Mexican Rebel Army Leaders to Face U S Arraignment
In San Diego on Aug 18 AP reports Gen Enrique Estrada and other revolutionists to be arraigned before a U S commissioner for organizing a military move against a friendly power. Bail requests range from 10 900 to 20 000 with 115 minor officers already arraigned.
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San Diego
Calif
Lower
California
United States
Enrique Estrada
Aurelio Sepulveda
Santiago Martinez
Miguel Camaduran
Augustin Camon
Earle C. Parker
Republic of Mexico
Tijuana
Weather Boosts Iowa Corn Crop Outlook
Iowa farmers saw a strong week with general rains and moderate temperatures driving corn growth. The weather and crop bureau reports the crop progressing rapidly in most areas with Cass County the lone spot still in need of rain.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Cass County
Doctor Dies on Train Near State Center
A man presumed to be Dr. G. W. Burch of Watersmeet Michigan was found dead on an eastbound Northwestern train near State Center Iowa. The coroner removed the body at Marshalltown and sought relatives in Michigan. Death was due to heart disease. the man appeared about 60.
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Marshalltown
G. W. Burch
Watersmeet
Mich
Northwestern
State Center
Michigan
Burch
Spanish War Veterans to Elect Officers at 1927 Encampment
The national encampment of United Spanish War Veterans in Des Moines will elect officers and choose the 1927 convention city. A street celebration led by the Military Order of the Serpent features a Filipino wedding dance and open air ball. Several nominees were named for Commander-in-Chief Carmi A Thompson. Negotiations include invitations from El Paso San Antonio Detroit and Havana. National issues include opposition to Philippine independence and expanded veteran pensions and hospitalization.
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Tes Moines
Military Order of the Serpent
Rice W. Means
Colorado
Harvey H. Hanna
Nashville
Frank B. Dodds
Lawrence
Kas
Carl G. Juneau
Milwaukee
Carmi A. Thompson
Philippines
el Paso
San Antonio
Detroit
Havana
Cuba
Senor Cayetana de Quesada
Machado
Camp Dodge
Fort Des Moines
Maj
H. R. Andreas
Manila
Philippine
Col
Winfield Scott
Depositions Sought in Bad Check Case Linked to Bootlegger
In Waterloo Iowa on August 18 AP reports authorities seek deposition of Eugene Moore, wounded in a gun fight that left a police officer dead. Corey's extradition hinges on a disputed $500 check signed with alias Harry Davis and tied to bootleg alcohol dealings near La Porte City. habeas corpus moves are postponed.
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Waterloo
Egene Moore
Clinton, Tra
Jack Corey
Chicago
Moore
Leo Seigel
Henry Brandt
H. B. Boies
Corey
W. A. Cook
Clinton
Waterloo Bank
Seigel
la Porte City
Kellogg Seeks Armament Cuts As Geneva Lawmakers Move
Secretary Kellogg told Plattsburg the U S government seeks progress in bilateral and regional arms reductions. He denied plans to quit Geneva talks and asserted American policy favors steps toward real disarmament while honoring a memorial for Commodore Thomas Macdonough. He noted no selfish interests and urged regional pacts to ease fears of aggression.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Washington
Kellogg
Geneva
Thomas Macdonough
Great Lakes
Kelloge
White House
Paul Smith
Coolidge
United States
Far East
Western
Europe
North
South America
Brookhart Threats Prompt Guards at Cedar Rapids Arrival
Col. Smith W. Brookhart faced security measures as deputy sheriffs and detectives protected him on arrival in Cedar Rapids for an Marion fair appearance. Letters threatening his life were sent to Marion residents and a Marion postmaster, while a prior note offered $15,000 to kill him. Brookhart found wide support across Iowa for his senate bid.
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Cedar Rapids
Smith W. Brookhart
Marion
Lester
F. H. Schiminke
Brookhart
Arthur Granger
W. J. Fleming
Waterloo
Iowa
United States Senate
Weather Outlook and River Stage Updates
Iowa forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with possible thunderstorms and little temperature change. Minnesota's Minois area expects similar clouds with probable showers and storms. River stages show St Paul at 0.6 feet up 0.2, La Crosse 0.1 no change, Dubuque 1.5 no change, Davenport 1.4 no change, Keokuk 2.6 up 0.5, and St. Louis 6.6 up 0.6.
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Iowa
Minois
St. Paul
la Crosse
Dubuque
Davenport
Keokuk
St. Louis
Mazer Quizzed for Day in Ohio Murder Case
Canton detective Floyd E Streitenberger seeks to prove Louis Mazer alibi in the murder of Don R Mellett Canton publisher. Police probe McDermott key man search while witnesses rush to Cleveland to test alibi and grand jury eyes cleanup steps in the Canton case.
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Louis Mazer
Canton
Ohio
Mellett
Don R. Mellett
Pat” McDermott
Buffalo
Floyd E. Streitenberger
Fraternal Order of Police
Cleveland
Streitenberger
Mazer
Canton Daily News
Ora Slater
Patrick Eugene McDermott
McDermott
Senate Overrules Wood Veto on Philippine Plebiscite Bill
Manila August 18 AP The Philippine senate unanimously overrode Gov General Wood's veto on a plebiscite bill to decide Philippine independence The measure now moves to the House where similar action is anticipated and then to President Coolidge for approval. Wood had vetoed citing lack of legislative authority.
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Manila
Philippine Senate
Wood
House
Coolidge
Giant Redwoods Face Forest Fire Threat
On August 1 in San Francisco the Sequoia national forest was threatened by a fast moving blaze near Badger. Forest supervisor Frank Cunningham urged 2,000 more firefighters as the Badger fire had scorched about 60,000 acres and was moving toward Redwood Canyon home to 3,009 acres of Sequoia gigantea and sugar pine.
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San Francisco
Calif
Sequoia National Forest
San Joaquin Valley
Frank Cunningham
Badger
Redwood Canyon
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W. Brookhart
Robert Quiliez
Publishers Syndicate
Hunt M’dermott
Grand Jury
Fort. Wayne
Bernard
Thomas McDermott
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Slater
C. B. McClintock
Pat
McClintock
Stark County Grand Jury
Norman Clarke
A. E. Bernsteen
Steve Kascholk
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