Mail Robber Gerald Chapman Sentenced to Hang
Gerald Chapman a famed modern Jesse James was sentenced to be hanged at Wethersfield on June 25 1925 for the murder of a Hartford petrolman and a major mail truck robbery. He showed no emotion as the judge outlined the sentence and was led away to begin prison confinement.
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Hartford
Conn
Gerald Cha
Connecticut
New Britain
Chapman
Jem Chapmas
Jennings
Gerald Chapman
Wethersfield
Weatherfield
United States
Commentient
New York
Jesse James
Trst
Army Navy maneuvers to Hawaii actual war game
The War Department plans Hawaii maneuvers as an actual war game with Major General Hines stating the event will test air and sea forces without announcing new offensive or defensive plans. Admiral Gentz and Hines emphasized practical value for training amid secrecy.
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Washington
Hawai
Citcua
Hines
Army
Came
San Francisco
Admiral Gentz
United States
War Department
Tecnevar Hines
Afirat
Four Deaths in Mines Highlight Family Tragedy
Pittsburgh April 1 Four Messner brothers died in coal mine accidents over ten years in Washington County. The latest victim William Measnes was fatally injured at Black Drake mine. Joseph, injured nearby, will recover. A girl in Indianapolis remains in hospital after a transfusion attempt following an assault linked to a Ku Klux incident. the case involves Liberty under a $250 bail.
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Pittsburgh
David F Messner
Washington County
William Measness
Messner
Joseph
William
Indianapel
Phy Alliahs
Masi
Qherholtzer
Stephen
Ku Klux
Liberty
Meter Shares Lead Curb Sales Rise in New York Market
The Associated Press reports brisk trading in New York on April 4 as meter shares surge led by Nash Meter and Mana Mowers A and B reaching new price highs. Dredge Bee and Pierce Arrow show strength while other auto stocks advance.
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New York
Barkiee
Wall Streets
Pierce Arrow
Armed Bandits Hold Showmen's League Members Up
Robbers armed with shotguns held up Showmen's League of America members in a Chicago club room during a meeting. They forced victims into an adjoining room and threatened death if alarms were raised for five minutes. Loot totaled about 20000, including diamonds, pins, cufflinks, a watch and cash. Treasurer Edward Neman saved 460 by hiding funds behind a radiator.
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Chicago
Showmen’s League of America
Wen
Edward Neman
League
Barnes
Fred M. Barnes
Mystery at Bloomabury Mansion Probed by Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard nears a conclusion after post mortem tests on the bodies of Cooke the inventor poet and Foster a town youth. Police study motives around a power of attorney and possible poison linked to their deaths.
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Landua
Twe
Foster
Porson
Cooke
London
Bulgaria Unearths Revolutionary Plots Against Government
Unverified reports claim Bulgarian authorities uncaptured a planned armed revolt dating from early April. The article notes investigations, alleged conspirators, and suspected Russian influence as authorities describe the seized plots and efforts to quell unrest.
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Bulgaria
Prince of Wales begins Africa and South America tour
The Prince of Wales arrives in Africa aboard HMS Repulse after departing Portsmouth on March 2m. The voyage will cover Africa and South America with meetings of Zulu chiefs and key sites, including Argentina regions and a possible crossing of the Andes.
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Reams Rumer
Prince of Wales
Martha of
Sweden
Prince Carl
Martha
South America
South Africa
Africa
Brathurst
Wet Altus
Ff Wale
America
Portamouth
England
South American
Fussy
Verve
Argentina
Nantingy
Prince - Home
Sale High Veltege Beer Boosts Towns
Detroit and Windsor real estate firms report a boom as Ontario speed limits a 6.4 percent beer law and cheap five cent glasses spur cross border business and summer cottage purchases. Americans travel by ferry to seek cottages and saloon properties near the Detroit river and Lake Erie.
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Detroit
Mich
Apr & Geer
Ontario
Detroit River
Wiandgor
Walkerville
Sandwich
Windsor
Lake St Clasr
Lake Erie
Judge Diaz denies injunction to protect Dodge estate assets
In Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Harry Dingeman refused a temporary injunction sought by John Duval Dodge's attorneys to bar Mrs. Mathilda Dedge from ruling transferring or encumbering any assets of Lana Margaret Dodge's estate. The muddled report also notes various news items from New York, Rome, and mining incidents.
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Defrant Wek
Harry Dingeman
Wayne County
John Duval Dodge
Mathilda BR. Dedge
Lana Margaret Dodge
John F
Eastern Shore Freight Rates Face New All Rail Tariff
Testimony in the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing shows carriers seek an all rail mileage basis for Baltimore to the Eastern Shore, with higher first and second class rates and substantial shifts from water routes. Bates of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Beck of the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce outlined proposed classifications and distance-based charges, with hearings set to continue and the schedule starting June 15.
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Washington
Baltimore
Shore
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fep Bates
Pennsylvania Railroad Com
Abk. Beck
Thetimore Association of Commerce
Eastman
Beck
Pennsylvania
Commission
Maryland
Ethe Pent
Philadelphia
Newark
Porter
Del
Chesae Bay
Bates
Love Point
Batimore
Philadelphis
Philidphia
Ramore
Salisbur
Phi
Bury
Salisbury
Poland Sends Russia Message in Brief Dispatch
An unclear report describes a Polish message sent to Russia with references to political tension. The text mentions Bagireh and a wanderer, and notes some people were taken to a location described as a state, with partial details obscured.
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Meade Maar
Tesk Peinen
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Wall Street
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Marine
Scranton
Radiogram
1. S. S. Idaho
San Dieze
Cal
CCM
Cornet Mary FD
T'O
Showmen League
Scotland Yard
Apel
Feas
BR Weans
Senate Daugherty
Rome
8S & P
Gceneral
Giorgio
Premar Wewlan
Arupge
Brem Arceward
Eranten Va
Lachewanne
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Cabem
Merser Market
George & Masses
Udems
Eastern Sho Faces Added Freight CO
Interstate (Commission
Poland
Russia
Tee Tant Posse
Bagireh
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