Trial ends approach as Obenchain case nears verdict
Los Angeles reports the murder trial of Madalynne Obenchain nears its close. Prosecution calls mental healers and a string of witnesses including Mrs J C Kennedy and Ms Elizabeth Ib Santy to impeach defense claims. Defense plans key testimony from Obenchain herself as weeks of testimony wind down.
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Associated Prese
San Angeles
Calif
Ature
Lodar
Madalynne C. Obenham
J. Belton Kennedy
3. C. Kennedy
Obenchain
Arthur &. Burch
Fret
Elizabeth Ib. Santy
Beverly Glen
Summer
Een Burch
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Madalynny Obenchain
Arthur Cy Rureh
Kennedy
Wisconsin Delegates at Rivers and Harbors Congress
Wisconsin delegation met in Washington to map strategy for the J. Lawrence project. The New York contingent arrived late and smaller than expected, while Milwaukee leaders and harbor officials accompanied the Wisconsin group. Some delegates remained for the National Merchant Marine convention.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress
Badger
J. Lawrence
Lhal
Milwaukee
Mayor Hoan
Cornell Corcoran
Common Counsel
AM. G. B. McKinley
W.I. Atldindee
Herman Bleyer
WF. ¢. Reynolds
Harber Commission
George Z. Ballhorn
Roland, Stelniy
J. M. Fox
Asoetation of Commerce
H. H. Peterson
A. R B. Taylor
John Bowlus
Chamber of Commerce
Blommer
Julitani
Lit
House
Rivers and Harbors Committees
Milwaukee’ Harbor
National Merchant Marine Convention
Property of Brewery Returned by Federal Court Order
Madison property of the Prairie Du Chien brewery company seized by federal marshals was ordered returned by Judge Luse of the U S district court. The court held the prohibition officers exceeded their powers of search and seizure in closing the plant and directed immediate return of the property.
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Associated Prear
Madiena
Prairie du Chien Frewery Company
United States Marshal
Western District
Luse
United States District Court
Lawe
Billy B. Van III Returns to Vaudeville Circuit
Noted vaudeville star Billy B. Van III appears on the Orpheum circuit with James J. Corbett, delivering entertainment in a touring show. The performer, famed for stage presence, continues to tour after a long career in vaudeville.
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Winniges
Man
Billy
Orpheum Eircuit
James J. “Corbett
President's Plan to Subsidize Shipping Growth
President outlines a plan to boost the American merchant marine with a $125 million loan fund at 2 percent, tax relief for shipping firms, and government ships sold at fixed prices. It calls for 50 percent immigrant ships on American tonnage, a merchant marine naval reserve, and all military transport on American vessels. Also proposes coastwise extension, limits on profits, and a revolving fund with customs duties redirected to aid.
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Sto Congress
Te Waive Il
America
Merchant Marine Naval Reserve
Merchant Marine Service
Army Aml Navy Transportation
Pompe Islands
Western Eastern clash at rivers and harbors congress
At the seventeenth convention of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress the East and West clash over the Great Lakes to sea waterway. Eastern interests oppose due to ocean business losses while Westerns see huge agricultural and commercial gains. debates center on resolutions condemning government funding and endorsing the project. Notable figures discussed include Lenore, John Barrett, and Secretary Hoover with Coolidge slated to preside at the banquet.
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James Talbert
United Press
Washington, DC
Agricultura
Ion
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Middle West
Convention
United States Governoent
Lawrence Pro- Jeet
Une Lenore
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Bat
Commerce
Hoover
Tosary
Navy
Denhs
Amari Dor Jusserand
France
den. Lansing H. Reach
Army Engineers
Stepanek
Czechor
Middling Government Critique From Woman Leader
Elizabeth J. Hauser of Gerard Ohio speaks at the National League of Women Voters convention. She says government is neither good enough nor bad enough, reflecting an average of citizens and a mix of quality.
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Milwaukee
Elizabeth J. Hauser
Gerard
Ohio
Wold
National League of Woman Voters
Gfe
Widow of Former Cabinet Official Identified in Tragic Deaths
Reports identify the widow Mrs Vilas of a former cabinet official among three dead in a late night incident. Authorities and family members, including her son, are cited in ongoing investigations with national political figures reacting to the loss.
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Vilas
Associated Presa
Maden Mes
William F. Vila
Renerat
Gied
Leat
Odlowing
National Democratic
Senate Confirms Hughes and Hoover Appointments
Washington confirms the nominations of Secretary Hughes to the State Department and Secretary Hoover to the Commerce Department. The Senate extended earlier delays and discussed commission structure and potential voting on the panel, while unrelated reports mention investigations and political maneuvering surrounding other figures.
Fine levied for bringing felms into state
United States federal court fined W. K. Ashman 250 for admitting he brought race films from Chicago across the state line into Wisconsin to Baraboo and Madison. The judge ruled no penalty for showing the pictures beyond interstate transportation.
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United’ Rversy Madion
W. KK. Ashman
Milwaukeexn
Baraboy
Madison
Chicago
Interfice Transportation
Alibi Claims Arsonist Murder Suspect Brought From Chicago
Emil Wanutka, charged with murder, asserts an alibi. Detained in Kenosha after being brought from Chicago on the night of the shooting, his defense argues he was not present in Kenosha at the time.
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Kenosha
Emil Wanutka
Church execution plan condemned as inhumane
A chaotic report describes a condemned man named Church to be hanged in an invalid chair at 4 p.m. after doctors assess his condition. Authorities discuss timing, claiming the victim will not understand the process, while experts warn against cruel treatment and possible protests amid the debate.
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Tomed Mens
Larvey Church
Pshaser
Han
Allenisty
Church
Witheren
Mual
Thley
Atrike Han Raused bin
Mary Pickford Testifies About Business Deals in Court
Mary Pickford describes multiple disputes over commissions and contract terms with agents and producers. She testifies about alleged misrepresentations, disputed payments, and pressure to sign favorable options as she seeks remedies against a theatrical broker and others in a federal court proceeding.
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Adolf Aukor
Stephen Perebnd
Will
Picton
Tie
Sabay
Dan
Antonia
Baker
Zuker
Aary
Gore
Kele
Uenning O'Brien
Zikor
Mary
Wilkenning
Keene
Benjamin B. Hampton
O' Brian
Charlotte Pickford
Witkenning &T
Abe
Mk Tayi
Marynald Atso
John
Unienewit Weriters
Withennum
Senate declines to amend Yap Treaty in first international pact test
Reported chaos in world affairs as Senate rejects changes to the Yap Treaty amid fears over transport, communications, and highways policy. Snow and cold grip portions of the nation with travel disruption while Japan faces a severe cold wave shortening wheat supplies and threatening harvests.
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Wand North
Herwily
Loy Henegth
Maensan
Dreath
Ravens
Texas
Santa
Japan
Honolulu
Tokyo
Anti Prohibition Drive Gathers Steam Across Nation
A New York dry leader reports thirty anti prohibition groups have launched a broad campaign to repeal wet laws. The movement aims to influence federal elections and mobilize voters nationwide, with organizers stressing moderation and public support for ending prohibition.
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Mone Andorran
Seldier Borad
Perth
Bert
Kishan Gaston
Ashdag
Madi
Andatida
Amd Orher Teaithena
Obi Terita Danitiy
Perepiaawandi
Derek
Soldier bonus plan aims to ease cash payments long term
Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee virtually agreed on delaying cash payments for soldiers' bonus. A six member sales committee was named to work out a plan that avoids large federal drafts in the next two years, reducing immediate burden while maintaining some control over the measure.
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Washington
Bonn
Heer
Federal Treasury
Reparations Dispute Likely Referred to Commission
Allied powers are expected to refer the entire reparations question to the separate commission for decision after the March 3 meeting of union government finance ministers.
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Burton
Ansociated Press
Gaetan
Deciatan
Unely
Vision on Yap Treaty Vote Divides Senate Along Party Lines
The Senate rejected an amendment to the Yap treaty by 50 to 23 with only two Republicans Borah Idaho and France Maryland supporting the proposal and four Democrats Underwood Alabama Palmerene Ohio Williams Mississippi Myers Montana voting in favor of the measure. A separate liquor law amendment failed 52 to 21 as Democrats joined Republicans to oppose. The debate noted partisan splits and concern over how arms conference covenants would be interpreted.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Borah
Idaho
France
Maryland
Underwood
Alabama
Panmerene
Ohio
Williams
Renatory
Settem
Vufe Morelos
Ottmann
Japan
Yarsland
Trony
Reed
Renator Lodge
Keel
Titman
Two Motions Fail as Dail Eireann Opens
At the opening of the Dail Eireann session Sinn Fein deputies lost a round majority on six divisions as they urged obstructive tactics. Protreasury leaders Grhtitn and Colinas moved to divide the Irish kind and require all births deaths and marriages to be registered in Greelle, but their motions were defeated.
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Pablo
Dail Eireann
Sinn Peln
Rami de Valera
Grelle
Grhtitn
Colinas
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