Believe Mystery in Double Crime Solved
International news from Chambersburg Pennsylvania reports the May 17 double murder and shooting at a Fiddler's Green farm. Mrs. John Rhone aged 45 was killed and her husband 50 wounded. A wind revolver with bloodstains was found near the cow shed and fingerprint experts study the scene. Police now favor jealousy as the motive and say Rhone shot his wife then turned the gun on himself.
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Chambersburg
John Rhone
Fiddier's Green
Shkaal Himaery
Rhone
Crown Prince Hirohito Eyes US Visit Within 18 Months
Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan, then in England, hopes to visit the United States within the next 18 months. Viscount Chinda said the trip is for education and friendship, with a return to Japan by September. He expects a warm reception, noting Japan and America as close neighbors. The trip carries no political significance.
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William L. Maleabar
London
Crown Prince
Hirohito
Japan
Univer States
Viscount Chinda
United States
America
Pacific
The Frayed Day Reflects A Struggling Worker
A fragmentary reflection on fatigue and pressure at the workplace. The speaker laments a rough day with a heavy boss, dull mind, and difficult tasks. The tone hints at unsafe driving and risky decisions under stress.
See Real Fish In Neshannock
Numerous fish, many nine to ten inches long, swam beneath the East Washington Street bridge in the Neshannock river this morning. A large crowd gathered on both bridge approaches to view the unusual sight, while anglers used the moment to test their skills along the riverbanks.
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Neshantock
East Washington Street
Neshannock
Boy Found Choked to Death in Detroit Suburbs
The body of Max Ernest, missing boy, was found face down in a ditch near Detroit on Monday night. Investigators say bruises and grass in his mouth indicate death by beating and choking. Mrs. Evelyn Lewen, held on a murder charge, allegedly threatened the boy after her husband refused a hotel mortgage on her property. She operated a millinery shop under Madame Grand in Washington. Police note a gray hair on the boy’s clothing as a key clue.
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International News Service
Detroit
Mick
Mir
Max Ernest
Sia Ears
Evelyn Kulgaheth Lewen
Gray Hall
Pound S. Lewen
Dapper Don Is Hunted by New York Police
Wealthy manufacturer Sohn Reid was shot at a Los Angeles home of actress Hazel Warner after an all night party. Police say motive tied to entertainment circles. Reid, hospitalized in Fordham Hospital, remains unconscious. Grand jury proceedings opened in Brenx County.
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Don
New York
Sohn Reid
M Hazel Mavis Warner
Siméday Ding
Coughlin
Reid
Grand Jury
Brenx County
Tofay
Fordham Hospital
Hare
Addyesaed
Polish Rebels Start Mutiny and Desertions Reported
Mutinous Polish rebel troops reportedly begun mutiny in Poland amid unpaid promises from a Polish commissioner, with many men laying down arms and returning home. British officers likened the Upper Silesian unrest to Sarajevo as Allied observers note labor protests and wartime social upheaval affecting men, women, and children in crowded quarters.
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Tplesia
Adelbert
Rewbhen
Sarajevo
Beubhen
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Abor
Oppeln
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Pri
Atorf
Frielansch
Belakevik
No Time Is Set For White Case Court Decision
Arguments were completed Monday evening in the application for a new trial for Alfred Torrence White, convicted murderer of his wife Sadie White. Judge Minery has not announced when he will render a decision after Thorough, exhaustive presentations by both sides. Attorney Wallace contends for a new trial while Judge Porter answered in the afternoon.
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Alfred Warrence White
Sadie White
Hmery
Minery
Robert J L. Wallace
A. Torrence White
White
William BH. Porter
Wallace
Wille
Porter
Det
Harding urges strong navy in new US defense bill
Washington report says President Harding told Republican senators he favors a robust navy to protect the United States in any emergency. The $500,000,000 naval appropriations bill is likely to pass in Senate and House with substantial Republican support. Opponents Borah Lafollette and Morris press disarmament critiques, but leaders expect passage and freer presidential discretion on future negotiations.
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Mankarose’ Stair
Washington
Harding
United States
Senate
Bel Wate Puass
Congress
House
Borah
Idaho
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Morris
Nebraska
League of Nations
Poindexter
Harry Rieger Slain By Pittsburgh Robber
Harry Rieger of 21 Wood Street proprietor of She Rieg Ivan and Wire Works was shot and died instantly by a burglar who escaped. The incident occurred at his home and police seek clues, with reporters noting the theft motive and local fear.
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Harry Rieger
Pittsburgh
Wood Street
Ivan
May Try Picketing White House Again
International News Service reports Washington on May 17 that the women’s world disarmament committee weighs reviving plan for a White House demonstration during Disarmament Week. The concept envisions picketing to press President Harding for a global disarmament conference and to spur Congress to cut armed forces funding.
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White House
International News Service
Washington
Women’s World Disarmament Committee
Mamhera
Harding
Congress
Woman Ordered for Supreme Court Seat Bill of Rights Nears Public Intro
May 17 in Washington a draft constitutional amendment would compel the president to appoint a woman to the U S Supreme Court and to other key courts and commissions. The plan, organized by the World Woman Party, seeks to embed a women’s bill of rights in the constitution and has backing from national women’s groups and leaders like Miss Elsie Hull.
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Mildred Morris
Sobaenaninea Twee Eee
Wwashtington
United States Supreme Court
Secions
Ferr
States Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ca Isk
Eisie Hull
Burglaries Reported in Seventh Ward Uproar
Residents accuse a surge in theft as police search for suspects after multiple break ins. Stores A Reeca 212 Lafarette Street and Tony Perronti 42 Warneatrrel report stolen shoes, clothing, groceries, and miscellaneous items. Lawrence School also listed among losses.
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Penne Tee
Ep- 5
A. Reeca
Lafarette Street
Stalen
Tony Perronti
Warneatrrel
Five Brothers Tobacco
Standard Oil Reduces Price in Pennsylvania and Elsewhere
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Standard Oil reduced crude oil prices effective immediately. Three grades dropped: Cabell 81, Amerset, and Somerset quality, with price cuts ranging to reflect lower refined costs. Officials cited nationwide price adjustments by the purchasing agency as the basis for the move.
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cIntternaonal News
Pittsburgh
Joseph Seep
Standard’ Oil
Cabell
Amlerseat
Prof E F Kurtz Named University of Kansas Instructor
Frampton Kurtz of New Castle a renowned violinist and composer is set to leave this city for next fall to head the Violin and Orchestral Departments at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. He will stay through the summer to teach locally before departing. Kurtz has taught violin and composition in New Castle for many years and is highly esteemed by local music lovers and students.
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Frampton Kurtz
New Castle
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas
Kurta
Wurtz
Teag
U S Refusal to Recognize Soviet Russia Maintained
A Washington dispatch reports the United States continues to refuse recognition of Soviet Russia. An official statement confirms no policy shift and notes prisoners held in Russia. The démarche reportedly conveyed to Soviet authorities remains unchanged.
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Russia
United States
Enor Iy
Death Record from North Siete to Petesburgh
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of John Ppl in North Siete and Keyser in Petesburgh. No clear dates or causes are provided. details are incomplete.
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Minatr
North Siete
Petesburgh
John Ppl
OP Bea Keyser
Divorce Appeal Reveals Peggy Joyce Gay Life and Luxury
The cross bill for divorce details Peggy Joyce’s lavish life as wife of Chicago millionaire J. Stanley Jones. It portrays a spring romance, diamonds and wealth followed by debt, spies, and a battle over maintenance and alimony with the Chicago court records.
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Peggy” Joyce
William K. Hutchinson
OmcaGo
Pe ‘Hopkins
I Vori Rom
J. Stanley Joxee
Chicagis
Jamthenaers
Ami
Fla
Mainenance
Two Sides Seek New Trial in Local Case
Both sides request a new trial citing alleged errors by the jury and court. The names mentioned include Alex M Lawrence Morr, Howard Turner Brown, Day K White, Joseph nt, Percy eight, and Charles Es, with other local figures listed. The defense and prosecution argue procedural issues affected verdicts and ask for resentencing or retrial.
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Alex M Lawrence Morr
Howard Turne Brown
Day K. White
Joseph Nt
Percy Eight
Ruell
Charles Es
Jack Fullerton
Reher
Snapshots At News v CW Setore and wife sentenced
Reports allege Setore and his wife were jailed in Youngstown for applying a red hot iron to a biker for a trivial offense. George Chach of Oriontown remains hospitalized with a fractured skull after a motorcycle crash into a telegraph pole. Jesse Shaw of Uhiontown was struck by bandits, knocked from his car, and the vehicle stolen. An unrelated arrest notes Owens Brisk OAM at Kingstonby Ab. previously near Clarksborg Wy Ya on a Martine offense. Within five days multiple family members of Andresy Companion of Canonsburg died from scarlet fever. Washington county commissioners offer a $1,000 reward for the killer of Justice of the Peace A Richary YH at Wis Home on April 0. Stephen Semen, years old, died after an incident at a Dell. attempts to board a vessel. Brass Heunermer of Connew Wenosss De Lowtistip shipped contraband and nearly died. Livorge Tomkins of Philadelphia is reported to be serving a sentence. pardon considerations expected tomorrow.
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V. CW. Setore
Vince
Coamey
Youngstown
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