Ponzi Seeks Extradition Hearing From Florida Jail
Charles Ponzi writes Governor Miriam Ferguson from Hillsborough County Jail in Florida requesting an extradition hearing to Massachusetts. He claims political manipulation, seeks time to present his side, and argues authorities pursue him as a fugitive from injustice and persecution while detailing prior trials and appeals.
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Austin
Texas
Charles Ponzi
Miriam A. Ferm Susan
Massachusetts
Ponzi
Fair Hharme
Haeris
Hotstan
Tsit Ponzi
Wisand
Boston
Wormam Goveenar
Ferguson
Florida
Bucomte
United States
Massachussetts
Punch Drives Move to New Commerce Street Center
With a punch, the Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers' Association opened activities in their new Commerce street home. Visitors were served by Vivian Johnson and Julia Coaroy.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Commerce Street
Vivian Johnson
Julia Coaroy
Ambitious Youths and World Affairs Across the Ocean
A 1925 copyright fragment discusses youth ambition, the 1926 outlook, and the balance of power between Britain and America. It cites Garvin on Australian population, Elder’s view of Australia as a surplus-population outlet, and the imperial link to Australia and New Zealand as vital future partners. It also notes figures and leaders like Lloyd George, and mentions a Mexican paper on Catholic responses to a new decree.
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Y Te Garvin
Britain
Americe
Australia
New Zealand
America
James A.M. Elder
United States
Keane
Latin South America
New York Subway Strike Disrupts City Transport
A major subway strike in New York freezes transit as 70 workers walk out for wage gains. Half the trains run, speeds drop, and hundreds of buses absorb displaced riders across Manhattan during the labor action affecting millions commuting daily.
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New York
Upr
Eqther
McPherson case witness to be presented to grand jury
Federal investigators will present Faris in the Aimee Semple McPherson abduction case informally to the federal grand jury in Los Angeles after a three week inquiry. Assistant U S District Attorney Ohaanessay said the plan aims to obtain Tape 82 witnesses before the counts grand jury as officials continue the probe into the evangelist's disappearance and alleged kidnapping.
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Los Angeles
W— Faris
Aimee Semple McPherson
Tolay
United States District Attorney
Ohaanessay
Water washes out railway tag threat to capital region
Flood waters threaten Meaivcity with food shortages as railway tracks within 15 miles of the capital are submerged. Service between here and El Paso Laredo and many interior points may be suspended until conditions improve. Oxteutal reports wellsburst and torrents flooding a mile wide area near the Monuehe togilais, with wide damage expected.
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Menico Cley
el Pause
Laredo
Oxteutal
Prebin
Monuehe Togilais
Thel
Boy Saves Sinking Boat by Sticking Finger in Hole
Vernon Nordhn, 14, and his younger brother Melvin, 8, found an empty boat offshore during a gale on Lake Nitrile. Vernon wedged his finger in a hole in the boat’s bottom and held it there, keeping the water out as the brothers rode out six foot high winds to safety.
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Lane Nordhn
Vernon Tanotd
Tenay
Bor
Vernon
Melvin
Batt
Nitrile
Elmstinct
Woman Becomes Mayor in Small California City
In Richmond California Mrs. Matti Chandler aged 53 has been appointed mayor by the city council. She becomes the first woman to hold the post in the city, prior to her appointment she served in local service roles. Her platform emphasizes reform and progress with a focus on civic improvements.
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California
Richmond
Daly
Matti Chandler
Rica
Mother Taken for Burglar in Midnight Breakin
At midnight four intruders forced entry near 1121 Woest-Mistretow where Meg D Chadwick lives. Meg’s two sons fled to a neighbor and alerted police. Detectives Carver and Rubinke pursued the case as residents watched for results.
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Meg. D. Chadwick
Carver
Durkin Defense in Chicago Murder Trial Faces Rebuttal
In Chicago on July date shown, defense rests after brief cross examination of Martin J. Durkin in the murder case of Federal Agent Edwin Shan shan. Prosecution rebuttal seeks to prove Durkin’s principal business was liquor sale and related interstate transport, including bootlegging links from Durkin’s associates.
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Chicago
Martin J. Durkin
Edwin €. Shanshan
Durkin
Five Queens Inspire London Society Fever
Victoria of Spain, once an English princess, is among the five queens visiting London. The presence of Queen Maude of Norway and the other royals fuels the bustling social preparations. The visiting royals are all blood relatives of the English queen, boosting the London season’s splendor.
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Inspire
London
AGLOW
Victoria of
Spain
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