Probed lumber plot arrests in Washington D C
Washington news reports the arrest of John Phillips and John Stevens linked to a wartime lumber conspiracy. Officials say the case involves large rebates and proposed contracts with the U S government. The defendants face charges of felonious conspiracy and profiteering amid grand jury scrutiny.
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Stevens
Ing
Phillips
Steven
Pip
Su Fetin
Seevenn
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Ion
John
Red
Columbia
Ward Case Brings Ward Into Grand Jury Probe
The Bronx case centers on Walters Ward and Walter Ward in White Plains, with Cunningham and two men involved in a blackmail plot tied to the Peters killing. District Attorney Weeks moves to hold Cunningham or keep him jailed if bail fails as the May grand jury prepares to investigate the Ward matter.
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Lafontaine Avenue
Bronx
McCarthy
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M. Weeks
Seeger
Tours
Walt Raniy
Wenteh County
Auckland B. Cordner
Supreme ‘Court
Grand Jury
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Ney
Sureme Court
Ron
Weeks
Ward
Peter
Elder Ward
Prisoner Eludes Guards In Ward Peters Case Claims Injury Details
Prisoner John Cienzo says a three hour guard ring failed to stop an escape attempt in the Ward Peters investigation. He alleges chest and arm wounds from a barracks fight in Fayette County involving Majortons and Smithfield, and claims he worked as a private detective for a New York agency on strike duty for Republic Iron and Steel. Police review has questioned his account and checked railroad records to verify if he matches the elusive “Jack” linked to Clarence Peters.
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John Cienk Wee
Ward-Peters
Cienzo
Majortons
Smithfield
Fayette County
Pew
New York
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Davis
Chambers
Clenzo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jack
Clarence Peters
Walter S. Wa
Harding Pleads Against Any Cut In Army Bill
President Harding asks Senate to keep larger army bill provisions for officers, enlisted personnel, and National Guard. He warns House cuts would impair training and the defense system, supports Senate $9.5 million item over the House $4.5 million, and urges adequate reserve officer training and regular army strength for national defense.
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Washington
Marding
Warren
Senate
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House
Capitol
Belater
National Guard
Eut
Bill Passed to Seize The Synagogue Painting
Massachusetts House approves a measure to remove the Sargent painting The Synagogue from the Boston Public Library to an educational institution by eminent domain The vote passes 4 to 1 amid protests alleging religious offense and concerns about church and state boundaries.
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Massachusetts House
Hoston
House of Tives
Boston Public Library
Gilbert
Boston
Hull
Leomi
Massachusetts
Ford Await Public Call to Run for President
Detroit June 5 Ford awaits public request to seek the presidency but says he would refuse to spend any money on a campaign. William T. Kronberg, editor of the Dearberry Ford for President club, says Ford indicated he would enter if demanded nationally, with club members waiting for a permanent organization meeting tomorrow for further plans.
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Detroit
Associated
William T. Kronberg
Dearberry
Kronberg
Club
Wan Vas
Arbern
Rronbere
Trade Board Moves to Block Steel Merger
The Trade Board votes to halt the Midvale Republic Inland three way merger. A formal complaint targets Bethlehem Lackawanna and their subsidiaries, labeling the plan as a dangerous tendency and setting hearing dates with proceedings to determine if a cease and desist should be issued.
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Audi & Conclusion
Midvale-Republic-Inland
North American Steel Company
Kahn, Loch & Co
Eem
Bethlehem
Bethlehem-Lacka
Inington
George V Thanks Harding Warmly for Birthday Note
State Department releases Harding birthday telegram to George V dated June 3 sending cordial wishes for health and prosperity. George V responds gratefully, thanking the President for the kind words and goodwill toward the British Empire.
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George V
Harding
Seeekee
America
Goodwil Washington
Xing George
Latter
State Department
Hunger Strikes Prisoner Delays Escape in Rye Bread Food Strike
In Newton, Stanislausy Tintiowski of Durhamville New York, a long troubled prisoner, reportedly hampered his escape attempt by refusing food and delaying transport as officers sought to recover him. The incident involved Under Sheriff J and Sussex County photographers during a return trip, with Tintiowski described as one of the era’s most troublesome inmates.
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Newton
Stanislausy Tintiowski
Durhamville
N. Y
Cape
J Four
Sussex County
Stanislaus
Prisners
Rosie Flags Erie With Red Shirt At Crossing
Rosie, near Mahala's back yard, lay across the railroad crossing as cars queued and the locomotive whistled. The Erie line to Nynek, with Bill Engineer at the throttle, halted at the crossing while drivers urged her aside and the engine vowed not to endanger the stubborn animal.
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Rosie
Erie
Basba
Momeh
Nynek
N.Y
Shimbekit
Major Nicholson Guilty Of Military Misconduct
CAMP PIX NJ June 8 Major Malcolm Wheeler Nicholson was found guilty of misconduct after a court martial. He faced charges including writing to President Harding about Prussian influence, being absent without leave, and actions seen as un-American. He received a reduction in rank, with implications for future promotions, while he claimed he acted for national defense. The prosecution argued disloyalty, while witnesses noted a moral dilemma and debate over free speech.
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Malcolm Wheeler Nicholson
Mart Charerd
Harding
Nich
Allen J
Neady
Nicholson
Camp Dix
Frederick Siaden
Siaden
Cobleng
Nicholson Anid
Washington
Clare
Philippines
Coblenz
Wi Auced
Roose
Cube
Juch
Dope Ring Inside U S Penitentiary Exposed
Federal investigations reveal a drug trafficking ring inside Atlanta Federal Penitentiary with inside guards and staff implicated. Dope peddlers outside supplied heroin and morphine to inmates, some confined for treatment, at profits vastly higher inside the prison.
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Spewson
Atlanta
Mar’ Fotie Trafic
Atlant Penitentiary
J. E. Dyehe
Ite
Boy Cleared in Fatal Fight at State Home Jam
A fifteen-year-old inmate at the State Home for Boys in Jam was exonerated of blame for the death of fellow inmate Michael Pollotti. Doctors said Pollotti died of shock after a fight during a game. the authorities reported the incident followed by the altercation and witnessed by home staff.
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Jer Tate
Trenton
N. J
Podlepehale
Boye
Jam
Michael Pollotti
Rudol Nemser
Eer Suydi
Pol- Toth
Osborne to Introduce Prison Reforms in Greece Demand
Report from Auburn New York notes that Queen Sophie urges reforms in Greek prisons similar to those implemented in the United States. The proposal, tied to reformist influence, is expected to reach Athens this week via Marseille and Cherbourg routes as officials consider penitentiarien changes.
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Osborne
Sophie
United States
Auburn
N.Y
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Greece
Athens
Thoma
Ding
Cherbourg
Ately
Boy Drowns While Saving Pal at Central Park Lake
Petar Mellisson eleven, of 248 West Twentieth Street, was drowned yesterd ay afternoon in Central Park Lake at Seventy-eighth Street despite efforts of an unidentified boy to save him. He swam with his nine-year-old brother Charles and two companions, Joe Liciata and Vincent Foresta, after riding there in a nickel spree and entering the water on a hot day.
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Petar Mellisson
West Twentieth Street
Central Park Lake
Seventy-eighth Street
Charles
Joe Liciata
Vincent Foresta
Peter
Hig Pals
Pete
Glen
Hogiie
New Queens Bus Line Started From Fresh Pond Road
Joner Grover A. Whalen of Plant and Structure announced a new bus line to Queens yesterday. Four routes were placed into service connecting the Fresh Pond Road elevated station in Ridgewood to East New York, forming the Fresh Pond Road to East New York route.
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Joner Grover A. Whalen
Iment of
Queens
Fresh Pond Road
Ridgewood
Borough of Queens
East New York
New Queens
Rhine Army Retains Two Battalions Indefinitely
Washington June 5 American troops will not be withdrawn from Germany by July 1. Secretary Weeks says two battalions of the 1st Infantry with auxiliary troops totaling about 1,000 will remain on the Rhine for an indefinite time. Major General Henry T. Allen stays in command. The decision follows Allied pressure for continued U S occupation at Coblenz as talks continue. Costs for February to April are expected to push totals above 2.5 million dollars.
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Privant
Warhington
Bert Washington
Germany
War Department
War Weeks
Rhine
Weeks
Hughes
United Bt
Coblens
Henry T. Allen
Garrision
State Department
United States
Strikes Block Industrial Revival Say National Board
The weekly radio survey of national industries reports coal mine and textile workers strikes as major obstacles to a broad industrial revival. The board notes the coal strike and non union conditions weaken production and slow economic progress, highlighting ongoing labor unrest in key sectors.
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White
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Westchester
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Maurice McCarthy
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