Children’s Home Head Cringes In New York Court
Wilson Johnson former superintendent of the Children’s Home of the Long Island Baptist Association faced a criminal assault charge in Coney Island court. He allegedly attacked Elizabeth Sullivan 15 and admissions cited by 21 girls at the institution. Magistrate Ejilperin granted adjournment to Friday. Johnson remains jailed with bond raised to 25000 as possible grand jury action looms.
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New York
International News Service
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Children’s Home
The
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Coney Island Court
Johnson
Elizabeth Sullivan
Lester Bochover
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Ejilperin
Joseph V. Gallagher
Southern Train Wreck Blamed On Split Rail
A 1919 rail laid rail failed as the Sunnyland flyer passed, triggering a wreck at Victoria Mississippi that killed 20 people. Officials identified 16 recovered bodies and four remained unidentified, as the disaster rocked southern railroading.
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International News Service
Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis
Americans Ordered Evacuation Of Damascus
The State Department announced that Americans must leave Damascus due to ongoing fighting between French forces and Syrian tribesmen. Vice-Consul James H. Keeley reports conditions are grave and urges immediate evacuation until hostilities end. Two American destroyers at Alexandria may not be needed at Beirut but stay within reach.
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Washington
Damascus
State Department
James H. Keeley
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Alexandria
Egypt
Beirut
Keeley
Esthonia Bonds Funding Papers Signed at Treasury
Documents completing the funding of Esthonia's 13,099,000 debt to the United States were signed at the Treasury. The action seals the funding arrangement and moves toward final settlement between Esthonia and the U.S. government.
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International News Service
Washington
Esthonia
United States
The
Treasury
Locarno pact signals dawn of a Europe of peace
In Locarno Switzerland on October 16, Aristide Briand and Hans Luther appeared at a bright window to greet cheering crowds as they unveiled a security pact meant to reconcile France Belgium and Germany. The Literary Digest reports the Locarno Conference as a potential start of a united Europe with maps and illustrations.
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Aristide Briand
France
Hans Luther
German Republic
Fight Over Little Fellows Tax Exemption in Congress
Washington observers report the battle over extending income tax exemptions to less than $5 000 a year will be a central issue in next year s elections Democrats push the Garner plan to boost exemptions for married and single filers while Republicans show mixed support led by Texas Democrat Garner and backed by figures like Couzens Capper and Mellon the matter is profiled in this week s Digest with hopes of shaping the 1926 elections and 1928 reelection aims
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New York Herald Tribune
Ent
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Capper
Washington Stars
Mellon
How the World Went Mad Over Sandow's Muscles
A condensed look at the craze for muscular display and strength culture, linking public interest to athletic spectacle and the era's fascination with physical prowess. The piece profiles performers, trainers, and social reactions shaping the muscular trend.
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