Indicted ex War Department aide amid wartime fraud probe
Washington December 20 Associated Press Benedict Cravall former secretary of war under Baker and six dollar a year men face charges of conspiracy to defraud the government in wartime camp and cantonment contracts. The grand jury also named William A Starrett Morton C Tuttle Clemens W Lundorf Clair Foster John J McGibbons and James A Mears in a wide conspiracy to bypass safeguards and award contracts to friends under the cost plus system. The panel alleges daily meetings from 1917 to 1913 to push the plan and implicates the emergency construction committee of the council of national defense. The government is said to have lost millions and labor morale suffered. The indictment seeks fines up to 10000 dollars or two years imprisonment. Page two to follow.
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Bernhardt to Return to Stage Despite Doctors Opposition
Paris December 30 The Associated Press reports Sarah Bernhardt announced she will return to the stage next Wednesday for Uy Sujet de Roman despite physicians doubts and friends urging caution. Bernhardt remained confident saying I shall be there and you can book it.
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Bonar Law plans Paris talks on German reparations
London December 30 The Associated Press reports Prime Minister Bonar Law will present a British plan at the Paris conference of premiers to resolve German reparations. Britain aims to reduce Germany's total obligation toward roughly one third of the Versailles figures, seeking French agreement for a final settlement.
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No San Francisco New Year drunken revelry to be allowed
San Francisco official statements indicate only the police night stick may appear on New Year’s Eve in public spaces. Midnight toasts and hotel dining room celebrations are discouraged as authorities pledge to enforce rules with federal cooperation.
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Policeman Dies After Pistol Fight With High School Trio
In Chicago a probationary officer William J. O Malley and a companion shot at three youths who accosted a group of returning high school students. Minnie Finkelstein, a 15 year old girl, was wounded. One assailant, John Reever of Harvey, Illinois, died later in hospital.
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French boxing bout to settle lightweight championship
Paris dispatch reports Moran seeking a championship bout as he trains at 192 pounds while opponent Johnson weighs 182 pounds. The match is framed as a decisive title fight with Moran eager to prove himself.
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Driver shoots wife then kills self in Sacramento
Sacramento police report Frank Allen, a truck driver, shot his wife in their apartment, pursued her into the hallway, shot her in the head, then set gas and killed himself. Both were taken to the hospital. death likely. Allen, during a bidet period of consultation, refused to give motive. The couple had recently moved from Portland.
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Pitt Hopes Wane As Stanford Holds Edge In Half
A garbled report from a football game notes Stanford leading Pitt at halftime with balls near the Cardinal goal line. After a second quarter field goal and penalties, Pitt struggles to capitalize as Stanford’s defense stalls Pitt’s advances and keeps the score close.
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Bergdoll Seized Aboard Steamer Amid Watchers
Police report Bergdoll aboard a steamship as authorities monitor his movements. The scene notes ongoing surveillance and inquiries, with unnamed officials signaling intensified scrutiny.
Federal brief argues appeals lack standing in Prohibition case
Washington December 30. The federal government filed in the Supreme Court that the appeal against Judge Hand's New York Prohibition ruling fails to show consent to be sued and that the case cannot be prosecuted. It also contends the court lacks jurisdiction since the appeals do not present an action in equity under the Constitution and notes that enforcement of Prohibition may hinder commerce and a cherished merchant relationship.
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Ku Klux Klan to Investigate Mer Rouge Kidnappings
New Orleans December 30 reports the Louisiana Ku Klux Klan will send its own agents into Morehouse parish to probe the August killings of Wath Daniels and Thames Richards. A Klan official warned members connected to the murders would be punished and urged convictions in state courts. Federal and state investigators, plus Gov Parker, were in the area as tensions rose ahead of a planned next week inquiry led by Attorney General Coco.
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Armenian Home Financed by America Proposed Amid Lausanne Talks
Amid Lausanne conference deadlock, the United States debates funding a national Armenian home in Asia Minor. Turkish forces move toward Moaul as Angora awaits orders. A proposed $29 million appropriation could back a home near Alexandretta, with Ismet Pasha awaiting Turkish guidance and Armenian pleas shaping Allied positions.
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Senate Debates Capper Rural Credits Bill Amid Farm Aid Talks
Washington December reports Republican leaders charging a buster against a shipping bill as the senate debated the annual farm relief bill. Heflin King and other Democrats delivered long speeches on varied topics while administration senators urged prolonging naval debate to aid farm legislation. Mellon Hoover and Wallace testified behind closed doors on Capper Lenroot and other agricultural credit bills.
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Custos Officers Report On Ship's Officers
A fragmentary note references Custos officers aboard a vessel and mentions officer roles and duties, with unclear context. Further readable details indicate shipboard leadership and potential routine checks of crew assignments.
Escape Mystery Probe Continues in Los Angeles Area
Deputies report ongoing inquiry into the December escape of the Hammer Murderess known as Clara Phillips. Detained at Los Angeles County Jail for attentioning concerning the escape, Mrs. Pegsy Buxton was in custody during much of Phillips time there. An acquaintance, believed to be Mrs. Alice Craig, was taken into custody near Casper Wyoming weeks ago on suspicion of being Phillips. Buxton, arrested for parole violation near Long Beach, offered no new information. officers have not released details from Buxton or the acquaintance.
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Schwab Discusses Education in Bethlehem Speech
Bethlehem Pa Dec 30 Charles Schwab told the Pennsylvania State Education Association that the average working class citizen exceeds the so called higher citizens in many ways. He praised humble beginnings and argued the core of education is public schooling, noting higher education is earned through strong foundational schooling.
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Hamblen Faces Murder Charge In Minnesota
Clarence Hamblen, pending murder charge for the death of his wife in Ceylon Minnesota last October, appeared before Judge Elct Deane who presided at his wedding four years ago. Police say Hamblen signed a confession admitting he administered poison to his wife. he was arrested in Stockton California.
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Vocational Education Report Reveals Many Injured
A janitorial fragment reports 999 cases of injuries among workers in a vocational education department finding. Edwin A. Spyder, commissioner, made the daily release public detailing the first ten cases and noting federal service participation and training.
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Charles Bentley Dies At Ball Game
Charles Bentley, star of Branford’s university team, collapsed during a baseball game. He was pronounced dead on the field amid cheers and a hush from spectators. Authorities investigated the incident. no immediate foul play suspected.
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