Gag Woman Robbery Nets Half Million in Jewelry
Mia Palmer, former showgirl and ex-wife of James C. Warrish Jr, reports three burglars entered her 69 East Ninetieth Street brownstone before 9 pm Monday. They gagged and bound her, tied up servants, and looted jewelry and furs valued at about half a million dollars while she remained captive for over six hours. Police and an investigation by the Thomas J. Corrigan Detective Agency seek the culprits, with French accent noted among the trio and no window locks disturbed.
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Jury Calls Ex City Officials and Whitman
A late 19th century grand jury in the Criminal Court Building examined former city officials including Police Commissioner Smet Woods and Deputy Commissioners Frank Lord and Laws Meecathamn. Witnesses from the Bureau of Accounts and Police Department figures were listed as potential participants in the investigation led by foreman Ray fall Atiiall, with further sessions scheduled under Justice WS Weeks.
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U S Marine Officer Accused of Executing Haitian Prisoners
Witnesses testify during the U S naval inquiry in Port au Prince that Lieutenant Freeman Lang killed three Haitian prisoners at Hinche in 1917. Adolph Bourget, a Haitian native, describes the executions after a skirmish. The hearing may wrap within a fortnight.
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Senator Harding Invites Elihu Root for Top Cabinet Post
Washington reports Harding extends Dec 10 invitation to Elihu Root to Marion to discuss foreign policy. Root’s acceptance viewed as likely for Secretary of State, with aides citing party and national interest. Debate grows over timing and other Cabinet risks as Marion hosts leaders and prospective appointees.
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Farmers Union Votes to Hold Back Products
The Farmers National Union representing twenty seven states adopts a resolution urging farmers to withhold this year’s production from markets until prices are restored to profit levels. They accuse manipulators of causing a collapse in farm product prices and claim farmers have been robbed of about one billion dollars in reduced values.
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Lithuanians Fire On League Commission Amid Flag Misunderstanding
Lithuanian troops fired on League of Nations control commission members crossing No Man's Land near Kovno. The envoys, carrying a white flag, sought safety behind earth mounds as rifle and machine gun fire ceased after a native woman intervened, revealing Allied uniforms.
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Constantine Seeks Plebiscite Before Return to Greece
Former King Constantine of Greece says he will not return until the people clearly show desire, favors a nationwide plebiscite when the new Chamber of his party convenes, and will stay abroad for now. He defends his wartime conduct, warns Greece would have fallen if he acted early, and hopes America’s voters back his democratic stance. He explains his reluctance to oppose Venizelos while urging unity and England as Greece’s future ally.
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Brindell Indicted and Shipping Board Losses Revealed
Brindell indicted and bail set at 100000 as Congressional hearings expose a two billion dollar loss due to depreciation and alleged overpayments by ship operators. Martin J. Gillen testifies the board lacked proper records, with 240 million dollars unrecorded and 900 million in vouchers rejected for lack of support.
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Navy Dismisses Second Midshipman Over Hazing at Annapolis
Washington November 17 The Navy Department will dismiss a second midshipman for hazing at the Naval Academy after a conference with Secretary Daniels and Admiral Seales the superintendent. Seales ordered reforms in Bancroft Hall to root out hazing and uphold law and regulations. Daniels defended action against hazing and noted the department will not tolerate abuses, aiming to restore order at Annapolis.
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Gillen Calls Senate to Share Federal Board Appointments
Martin J. Gillen, aide to Shipping Board leaders, told a Congressional committee that irregularities at the Shipping Board stem from the caliber of its officials. He urged the President and Senate to share appointment responsibility, arguing elected parties equally at fault and that efficient government requires Senate accountability in appointments.
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Labor Unions Move Against Radical Forces in Labor
The Department of Justice plans a broad probe into coal profiteering from production to sale. ARmin W. Riley said unions will root out radicals as AFL executive council debates conservatism and labor policy amid rising unemployment.
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Irish Prisoners Killed While Trying to Escape
Four of six men under arrest escaped guards were shot dead this morning near Whitegate County Clare according to an official report. Belfast rioting continued as Nationalists attacked Unionist areas with stones and revolvers, women repelling the first assault but violence spreading along New Lodge Road. Sergeant O Dono ghue of the Constabulary was shot dead in the street as the unrest shook both cities this November 17.
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American Mine Foreman Shot by Mexican at Cananea Mine
George A. Moore American foreman of the Puerticitos mine in Cananea Sonora Mexico was shot without warning this morning by a Mexican named Manuel Faiz according to information from Naco Arizona tonight.
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Real Beer Placed On Display At Milwaukee Museum
Real beer in history has its place among extinct items at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Two bottles, one dark and one light, with a plate of large pretzels, are preserved under a glass case for posterity.
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Milwaukee Public Museum
Head of Building Trades Council Charged in Extortion Case
Robert P. Brindlell head of the Building Trades Council was indicted for attempted extortion tied to the Lockwood committee housing inquiry. Bail set at $100,000, posted by a surety, Brindell released. He faces up to seven and a half years, with $25,000 sums alleged, while his counsel Mr Littleton urged motions for ten days.
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