Forged Checks and Suspect Improves Salisbury Crime Pattern
Police report a man posing as a salesman passed forged signatures on three checks in Salisbury. He cashed two checks at the White and Leonard Hotel and another at the Wolconenne Hotel, forging signatures on local business accounts. Aiding details include a blue suit wearing suspect about 30, five feet nine, using alias from Cape Charles and attempted transactions with Todd’s Battery and Electric Shop and WC Jones Meat Store.
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Nevin
White and Leonard Drug
Wicente
Norfolk
William
Cape Charles
Todd
R. Todd
Salisbury National Bank
Wolconnen
Healo
WC Jones Meat Store
Ofo
Robert Fle Corte
Haberdashery
Rog Neartherist
Mr Todd
City Victor In Fight On Slot Device
Municipal court sustained attempts to oust Salisbury slot machines calling them gambling devices. Justice Hearne ordered prohibition by 10 o clock, with City Police Chief notifying managers of public venues. Court considered legality through trial exhibit and arguments from City Solicitor Hooper S Miles and defense counsel Curt Longo Benjamin A Johnson.
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Salisbury
Toda
Lowder T Hearne
George H William
Hearne
Hooper S. Miles
Longo
Benjamin A Johnson
Amas Hi Robinson
Maryland
Justice Hearne
Court of Appeal
Counter suit filed in Alpena as divorce case unfolds
Mrs Frank Scott has filed a counter suit against her husband Congressman Frank Scott who is suing for divorce in Alpena Michigan courts. The dispute centers on marital grounds and the two cases proceed in the same courthouse.
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Frank Scott
Congressman Frank Scott
Alpena, Mich
Tragic Wagon Train Deaths Near Bethlehem Train Crossing
Three children Roderick 10 John 12 and Mildred 8 were killed and two others Peter 16 Nicholas 14 injured when a wagon carrying Hoy Ghost Parochial School students was struck by a Lehigh Valley passenger train bound from Manchunk to Bethlehem. Fog reduced visibility at a protected crossing. Coroner Cathrall investigates with no arrests reported.
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Bethlehem
Pasdan
Manchunk
Bethlehem Steel
Roderick
John
Mildred
Peter
Nicholas
Ludwig Belgreshh
Geisinger
St Sashes Hospital
Hoy Ghost
Beusch
Alientown
Cathrall
Northampton County
Navy backs 5-5-3 ratio after Senate review
After examination of Navy officials including Secretary Wilbur, the Senate Navy Committee concurred with the House in refusing alarm over naval strength. The panel said the 5-5-3 ratio remains adequate with battleship Florida laid up for refit and capital ships positions sustaining the fleet.
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Washington
Wilbur
Navy Department
Senate Navy Aew
House
Senate Committee
Ploridz
Genes Gambling By Congressmen Wave of Charges
Mrs Edna J Scott accuses Congressman Frank J Scott of Michigan and others of heavy card playing and drinking among Washington circles. She testifies at Circuit Court that many congressmen on the Panama Canal trip in 1921 drank heavily and played cards nightly, with her husband denying the depiction. The case resumes March 10 before Judge Emerick.
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Alpena Mich
Edna Jame
Scott
Frank J Scott
Michigan
Washington Alpena
Panama Canal Zone
Royal Johnson
South Dakota
Zhiman
Maryland
McTigue Walker Bout In Fistic Spotlight
New York January 7 Mike McTigue world heavyweight champion fights Mickey Walker welterweight champ tonight at the Newark Armory. McTigue and Walker expect a close weigh in with about seven pounds between them. Walker favored on speed, but McTigue aims to prove his title worth against the lighter opponent.
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New York
Mike McTigue
Ight
Niki
Georges Carpentier
Newark Armory
Mickey Walker
Walker
McTigue
New Jersey
Walker Wall Aril
Experimental Signal Analysis Report Summary
The record notes a conducted experiment using a coder signal on a test 4 warfare setup. Emphasis is placed on Burens Standards with a measured ratio 4:5 and observations of ease or order in the conducted test.
Earthquake Shocks Boston Area Rattles Citizens
A tremor lasting several seconds was felt across Boston and coastal towns. Observers noted off shore disturbances and a heavy rumble as trapped dishes rattled and residents sought cellar shelter. Scientists reported unclear origins and possible offshore activity.
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Harvard
Mardentead
Salem
Martlehead
Dance Hall Raid Nets Dozen Navy Men and Teens
A New York Upper East Side dance hall raid by 12 policemen arrested 12 men in Navy uniforms and many teen girls. The proprietor faced a public nuisance charge while patrons were charged with disorderly conduct. Traffic was delayed for over an hour as prisoners were removed.
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New York, Jani
Upper East Side
United States Navy
Student Killed as Girl Shot in Wisconsin University
An unidentified male student was killed and Miss Laura Palmer a Romance Language instructor at the University of Wisconsin was shot and wounded in the reception room of the French house early today. Miss Palmer’s chaperone status and the location, the Parisian house scene at UW, are noted with the victim found near the entrance with a bullet wound to the temple. The page notes ongoing hospital treatment and unclear details about the assailant.
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Madion
Wis
Laura Palmer
University of Wisconsin
Palmer
Fxx Bermard
Brent
Union Prayer Service at Trinity Tonight
A union prayer service is planned at Trinity Church tonight. The event invites community members to gather for collective worship and reflection at the church located on East Cherch Street. Details are scarce in the text.
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Union Prayer
Servie
Trinity
Cherch
South
Democrats Air Family Rows In Congress
Washington Jan 1 Democrats argued over a speech by Senator Dial and a charge the party faced defeat last November. Senator Dial withdrew his remarks after party leaders pressed to remove contentious lines. Senator Robinson pressed for broader withdrawal while Senator Smith defended the party’s principles amid calls of political sabotage.
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Washington
Senate
Ter Diel
Democrat
South Ceretics
Congres
Mhal
South Carolina
Smith
Democratic Party
Dial
Robinson
Party Four
South
Democratic National Party
Congress
Carolina
Senator Smith
Mal
Inal
Gutter talk swirls around Chaplin home
The Los Angeles Times reports on gossip surrounding Charlie Chaplin and his marriage to Lita Grey with recalls of past events. The piece notes public interest in Chaplin’s family ties and personal life during late 1920s controversies.
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Charlie Chaplin
Low
Angeles Times
Chapin
Plane Collision Tragedy Near Field Injures Several
A plane crashed during a track demonstration near the field injuring bystanders and killing a truck driver identified as McCook. An observer aboard the craft survived. Investigators seek the cause as wreckage blocks the speed course and debris spread across the area.
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Teayten
Wilbur Wright
Whem
Harness Beeld
McCook Boett
Pay Boost in Postal Pay Narrowly Fails in Senate
Senate clerks report the postal pay increase bill fell by a single vote short of the two thirds needed to override the president. Administration leaders press for action, with Chairman Sterling promising continued efforts despite a 52 to 20 vote.
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Wahington
Senate
Sterling
Post Office Compitter
Yeaterday
Octogenarians wed at Congregational church
Isaac Bradley 84 and Sarah Svelaff 83 were married December 2 at the Congregational parsonage in Wallingford by Rev Zellare. Both longtime residents of nearby towns and now residents of Mancatee Home Wallingford.
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Bridgeport
Coan
Isaac Bradley
This City
Sarah Svelaff
New Cannan
Mancatee
Wallingford
Zellare
Rivers and Harbors bill cut by House committee
Washington reports the House Rivers and Harbors Committee trimmed the Rivers and Harbors bill by 13 211 000 from 52 000 200 and reduced by 7 000 080 the inland canal project in the Gulf of Mexico while lowering the Los Angeles California water project funding. The day also covers court actions on utilities and a note on a medical transfusion for a pastor in Baltimore and reactions to German and French replies amid ongoing postwar issues.
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Washington
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Gulf of Mexico
Lowangeles, Cal
Baltimore
Feorpes
Walter J. Trasty
Epicropal Cherch
Johns Hopkin Ald
Trasty
Minsters Condien 1
Al Smith Urges Strict Enforcement of Prohibition Act
Governor delivers first message to the Legislature urging vigorous enforcement of state prohibition laws. He blames lax oversight on past administrations and calls on officials to uphold the act with strict compliance across agencies.
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Atkins
Sethid
Geo Sar
Tereh Branche
Agi Geres
Ar Smith
Tate
Wwe
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Corener
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Edwin Jacob
Jacobs Chargers
Hom Mctormidh
LK. Mts
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New England
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Reid
Ity
Reems
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Democrats
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Chaplin
Thames
Wilber Wright Field
New Face
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Morris A. Seper
D Laerrace
Chenaprabe and Petomack Telephone Company
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Gerr
Eeerrat
Fereige Beletsmes
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