Judge weighs injunction in Gerald Chapman death case
Justice Department studies legal knots in Chapmans case as his attorneys seek an injunction to halt execution in Connecticut. The rare fight questions federal review power and possible Supreme Court involvement while officials call the case unique in American criminal law history.
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More Honors for Naugatuck Girl at Bates College
Gwendolen J. Wood of Care roll vourt has been elected junior representative on Bates College women's athletic board in Lewiston Maine. She will enter her junior year in fall and has been prominent in interclass athletics for two years and also shown literary ability as a poetry center prizewinner.
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President Herriot Refused Vote of Confidence
Chaos in the French cabinet as Premier Herriot faces a decisive rejection of confidence. A parliamentary vote at evening session ended with 122 lawmakers supporting Herriot and his ministers, prompting calls for resignation amid turmoil and political instability.
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Sunvengen of 40 years may be reduced sentence
Washington report notes potential reduction in long prison terms for Pri Pont ML Crouch and Walter M. Frumbull after review by General William R. Smith and Major General Edward Lewis. The aviation department findings, submitted to the War Department, suggest possible shorter confinement in the communistic activity case.
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Formal statement on Shepperd case surrounds coroner find
Chicago April 10 A formal statement from attorney William S Stewart defending William D Shepperd asserts the coroner chemist findings accusing Mary McClintock of mercury poisoning were part of a plot against Shepperd The statement cites a Supreme Court decision ending his freedom on bail awaiting trial The State ready for an immediate hearing next Thursday and Denial of habeas corpus by the State Supreme Court Springfield Ohio April 10 The court denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus keeping Shepperd in custody on the typhoid murder charge and set a precedent by denying the petition without detailing its basis
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Adopted Heir Inherits Vast Leeds Estate
Joy Louis Leeds, adopted daughter of the late Warner M. Leeds, is set to inherit over 4 million dollars from a trust and residuary estate under a will dated September 12. The trust funds provide 300000 to a brother, with the remainder held for her until age 55. Her foster father died recently in New York City after Mrs Leeds was killed two years ago.
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Hearns Upholds Candidacy Ambiguously for Wardenship
Hugh Hearns a former postmaster and longtime borough clerk stated he may seek the wardenship on the Democratic ticket if Langford is not renominated. He stressed he is not a candidate until after Langford’s decision and denied opposing the city manager form of government. Warden Langford has not disclosed political intentions and will rely on delegates meeting Monday to shape the ticket.
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Junior Prom Arranged By Class Of 1926
At a meeting in Miss Hopkin's room the high school Junior class scheduled the annual junior prom for Friday night in May in the school auditorium. Committee members are Thomas Lawley, Elinor Smith, Katherine Carland, James Monahan and Philip Folland. The semi formal event requires girls to wear evening dress with optional attire for boys. Elaborate decorations are planned. Tickets are $1.50 per couple. The prom is the class's major social event and is expected to be very successful.
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Thomas Lawley
Elinor Smith
Katherine Carland
James Monahan
Philip Folland
Democrats Name Candidates for Borough Board Caucuses
Democrats in a borough caucus last night named candidates for the ward board and re elected John Gorman as ward chairman. In the Second ward Richard Ryan defeated incumbent Timothy J Witzgerald and Burgess Richard A Neary won Third ward nomination over Walls Scully. First ward burgess Dennis J Corman was unopposed and re elected. About full attendance marked the sessions with ballots cast and results considered indicative of election success.
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Timothy J. Witzgerald
Burgess Richard A. Neary
Patrick WW Scully
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Democratic Town Committee
Mortimer Quirke
D. J. Gorman
John Gorman
Joseph, L. Sackson
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Mr. Jackson
R. Emetet Baxter
Arguments on Publication of Income Tax Lists
Washington April 1 The Supreme Court will hear next week the case on whether newspapers may publish individual income tax returns under the 1924 revenue tax law The government contends the law allows public inspection but not publication The Hague April 10 The United States and Holland have agreed to arbitrate their claims to Palmas Island in the Philippines
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Fire at Dead Man's Curve Burns About 100 Acres
Woodland between Dead Man's Curve and Waterbury roads burned yesterday, consuming about a hundred acres. Fire Warden Harvey Candee and assistants fought the blaze all day. cause undetermined. No cord wood lost, but some timber. Deputies planned for northeastern borough and Pond Hill areas to replace prior officials. Candee’s territory extends from Beacon Falls to Prospect. Albany dispatch notes Gov. Smith signed 117 and vetoed 11 of 30 day measures. about 400 of 600 acts disposed of. Pepper Martin cleared. two cafe owners accused of assault and robbery dismissed. Martin declared absolutely innocent by Magistrate Golden.
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Saved From Death By Firemen Rescue in Syracuse
Syracuse New Jersey April 10 19 year old Wilbur Stroup escaped death as fire trapped his bed clothes and enveloped him in flames. Firemen Henry Kratz and Arthur Sweeting pulled him from danger around 8 30 today after a scant margin separated him from fatal burns.
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Von Hindenburg Quiet on German Presidency Policy
Hanover Germany April 10 Don't rock the boat will be policy of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg if his candidacy for the German presidency succeeds He stresses peace law order and unity within Germany and denies monarchist or warlike aims He says no attempt to restore monarchy is intended and warns such moves would cause civil war Feldmann and Oscar von Hindenburg aid his statements asserting no war policy and no Doorn dictated throne plans He plans no campaign speeches trips fearing domestic strife and war alarms.
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WASHINGTON MAN KILLS HIMSELF AFTER ATTACKING SISTER
In Washington on April 10 Owen Pell Meal a bookkeeper in the treasury department died after attempting to suffocate his sister Miss Alice Mead by filling a room with gas. He knocked her to the floor and said he would end it all. A third sister arriving home detected the gas and found both unconscious.
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Personal Pride Drives Members Toward 10 Victory
The piece extols personal pride as the force behind members pushing for ten wins in a close race. It notes late starters gaining laps, preparations for prize distribution, and a near-record count contest as neighborhoods rally behind favorites such as the Hudson Coach and Star sedan. Subscriptions are urged, with advance payment praised to save weekly costs.
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Ellingson Girl In Custody At State Hospital For The Insane
Dorothy Ellingson, convicted by rumor as a murdered mother, is now a probationary patient at the California state hospital for the insane in Napa. Doctors will observe her for thirty days to determine sanity and potential transfer to further legal action.
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J. M. Scanland
No Violation of Open Door Policy in the Far East
Washington April 16. The United States government says the Russo Japanese treaty does not violate the open door policy. The treaty grants Japan concessions to exploit Sakhalin oil fields but U S officials maintain the traditional open door policy remains intact.
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Berlin Opera to Broadcast Parsifal on Good Friday
Berlin under Max Von Schillings staged Wagner Parsifal with aim of broad audience for Good Friday. London halted business for Easter holidays as press paused, churches held services. Madrid observed traditional washing of poor men's feet at palace ceremony, rains affected day across provinces.
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Japan seeks link between immigration policy and second disarmament conference
London reports from reliable diplomatic circles say Japan has been active in European capitals pushing to revive the American immigration question in tandem with the proposed second disarmament conference. The development appears in current diplomatic chatter.
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Man Loses Life In Hotel Fire On Ohio Front
In Ohio on April 10 a hotel fire partially destroyed the O'Brien Tates. One man is dead and another injured. the dead man leapt from a second story window as flames raged and firemen searched the ruins for possible others trapped.
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Call for Bank Statements by Comptroller in Washington
The comptroller of the currency today issued a call for the condition of national banks as of April sixth, requesting financial data and reports from all institutions under its supervision. The notice emphasizes reporting requirements and deadlines for banks to submit their statements.
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