16 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
1
Fall and Doheny are acquitted on conspiracy to defraud in leasing oil reserves. The verdict was delivered after hours of deliberation in a high profile case tied to the Teapot Dome era. Judge and observers noted the jury’s decision as a major setback for the government’s corruption prosecutions.
Mesto Massachusetts December 16 The Princess Naderedi Troubetskoy described as the world’s most beautiful Red Cross nurse awaits the Suffolk County Superior Court decision on her divorce plea from Victor A Turin said to be in California’s motion picture business The princess who claimed to be the daughter of a Russian nobleman has faced multiple marriages and alleged bigamy with Turin joining the American forces in Milwaukee and Washington She alleges Turin stole $20000 from her before their separation as radio legislation in Congress nears a compromise between leaders Leiter and White to craft a unified bill with conferees to report Monday.
In Brooklyn New York on December 16 Mrs Cora S L Dorian 50 faced a divorce suit by Dr John S Dorian The defense claimed she is too old and unattractive to attract a man while the wife contends the husband’s charges are a frame up and conspiracy The court rejected the appeal to doubt the plaintiff's allegations and proceed with the case
A proposed 6 million dollar bridge would connect Collins Landing on the American shore with a Canadian point opposite to Watertown N Y and link northern New York highways to Canadian routes. The plan aims to boost cross border industry and ease ferry freights and travel. Engineers completed surveys and the project seeks approval from New York and Canadian authorities.
New York reports Mary Spas files suit against Browning's husband for 400,009. Spas says she hopes the public will believe her. She hints at a separation with James N. next month and claims her experiences exceed Browning's.
International News Service report details Mary Louise, adopted by Edward W. Browning as a child from Astoria, alleging he held her prisoner and threatened her life. Browning, seen with a troubled look, laments unforeseen Christmas plans as the district attorney investigates.
Rev De Inarest a Jamaica Plain evangelist raced along the Boston Post Road to New York last night pursuing a bandit believed to be responsible for abducting his 16 year old ward Isobel Foley. He planned to visit Paterson New Jersey today seeking a pal of Harold Rooney of that city.
London reports reveal that novelist Agatha Christie has been found after an eleven day disappearance. Doctors cited by The Westminster Gazette suggest amnesia would not keep a person calm at a resort while Christie's social activity at a Warrogate resort drew scrutiny. Public discussion questions who is responsible for the ten day scare. Christie remains with her sister in Manchester while avoiding crowds.
Washington December 16. Senator Copeland a physician calls for medical reports on the amount of alcohol that becomes intoxicating. He plans to amend the Volstead act to allow beverages up to the scientific limit with a favorable referendum for states that wish to permit saloons.
Portland watchers report a man found in Portland harbor remains in a comatose state at Maine General Hospital after 138 hours. Doctors consider him possibly William McLellan of Boston, with no change in condition and limited responses. A missing New York broker, Henry McLellan, 25, from Dorchester, is being checked against the patient’s details.
William Erbe of Greens Farms, a houseman at the Bedford estate, was fined 800 and given eight months suspended jail by Judge Joseph Adam after pleading guilty to four liquor law violation counts. He was arrested by state police Thursday night and admitted operating on the Bedford estate among listed characteristics.
The Men’s club of Tyun’s First Methodist Episcopal Church will host lecturer Joseph O'Brien, a dancing teacher, to present The Good and Bad in Dancing. The talk aims to give members first-hand information on dancing at the country’s oldest Methodist church, requested by Rev. Edson R. Leach.
Berlin dispatch reports a Socialist assault on the government sparked tumult in the Reichstag. Ex chancellor Scheidemann attacked the Reichswehr and cited a Manchester Guardian claim of arms deliveries from Russia, provoking shouts of traitor and cowardice and walkouts by many members. Chancellor Marx refused resignation, citing foreign policy. Also reported a leaky gas stove tube killed 70 year old Mary Smith Mitchell in Brainford.
Downey 15 faces ongoing legal action as the day advances. Tomorrow will bring an arraignment on a conspiracy charge tied to Sinclair in a leasing Tea, Pot Dome scandal context.
Police in Fitchburg Massachusetts arrest Roy Fowler of Barlow Florida and Stanley Heckman of Mahanoy City Pennsylvania along with Dulane Kentucky for a scheme to loot payphone money boxes. Fowler used a small triangular needle to pierce the box lock and pocket the coins, with connections to movements across New York states cities reported thefts.
Amherst story reports John Coolidge dismissing claims of a secret service bodyguard for him at college. He jokes about the idea, noting the salary figure cited was incorrect and saying there’s no basis for the protective detail or romance with college widows.
Dwight ill December 16 1916 Col Frank L Smith declines to comment on his appointment as successor to the late Senator William B McKinley of Illinois in the republican party.
Washington dispatch reports Albert Fall and E. Doheny acquitted of conspiracy in the Elk Hills leasing. Legal experts say the decision weakens the government’s broader pursuit of civil and criminal charges in the oil scandals. Sincllr case remains, with potential bonds and omitted prosecutors.
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