Man O War and Belmont Stakes Hype from 1910s Notes
Fragmentary Brisbane era column discusses Man O War, price estimates, and Belmont Stakes expectations. Mentions Holmes Brendeig dissent and Morgan home scene, with aside on the racing world, owners, and future prospects for young riders and fathers amid muddy track scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Holmes
Brendeig
Morgan
Arthur Brisbane
Rina Veaturestye
Lecter
Samuel D. Riddle
Gchwarts
Pete's nerves steady amid repeated privesurveys
John M. McKenzie awaiting death at the state penitentiary remains composed despite three reprieves. A note from The Light staff shows no clear sign of collapse in Pete's handwriting, indicating steady nerves amid the tense situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. McKenzie
State Penitentiary
the Light
Pete
Fragmented thoughts on wealth, law, and religion in era
A garbled mix of commentary references Justice Holmes and Brandeis, the Belmont Stakes, citizenship cases, and critiques of wealth and immigration. It mentions J P Morgan, J Ogden Armour, and Lloyd George era topics, with dialogue on religion, freedom, and global finance. The text ends with a note about a Niagara broadcast and literary quotes.
Leary Death Trial Looms For Pete Leary In Texas
In Huntsville Texas the Leahy execution case proceeds with Harry S Leahy set for lethal chamber. The condemned man faces the death row fate for the murder of Dr J A Ramsay a Mathis physician. Pete McKenzie awaits his own possible execution after testimony tied to the killing of detectives Sam Street. The piece notes the emotional strain and faith of McKenzie as he endures confinement and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stath Penitentiary
Huntsville
Texaa
Tyne
Harry S. Leahy
J. A. Ramsay
Mathis
Leahy
John M
Pete”) McKenzie
Sam Street
Pete McKeogle
Gott
Bia
Hag
Despondent professor dies plunging from high rise
Russell Gordon Smith, 80, an anatomy professor at Columbia University, killed himself by leaping from a thirteenth floor apartment after years of war injuries and poison gas exposure. Knowledge of incurable illness weighed on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Gordon Smith
Columbia University
Jury Discharged After Prolonged Amarillo Deliberation
The jury in the case of Mrs. Grace Morrison of Plainview versus Mer. Devi P. Stallworth, charged with the manslaughter of Mrs. Grace Morrison, was discharged shortly before noon after two days and two nights of deliberation without reaching a verdict. Jurors reportedly stood seven to five for conviction on the first ballot, as Mrs. Stallworth remained visibly calm though near collapse during the prolonged process.
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Amaniclg
Mer
Devi P. Btallworth
Grace Morrison
Plainview Here Bay 18
Sven O
Afrs
Stallworth
Fair Weather With High Temperature Forecast
The United States Weather Bureau predicts fair weather with high temperatures for San Antonio and West Texas. Skies will be partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with a mix of temperatures, Sunday around 86 degrees. Friday’s high in San Antonio reached 100 degrees. Fort Stockton and Lynne reported the state’s highest at 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. G. Jarhoo
United States
Skiea
Fort Stockton
Uynne
Police Rescue Pets In New Jersey Police Station
Rescue operation at the Orange New Jersey police station recovers 200 animals including a crocodile monkey and pigeons from a pet shop warehouse. The effort begins after a writer's note from A J Kline describes the odd menagerie in the sergeants desk area.
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Orange
N. J
Tone
Toeat
Srbich
A. J. Kline
Kidnap Driver On G A Street
Police, deputy sheriffs, and city detectives search for a white male bandit who kidnapped James Hervey, a chauffeur for Mrs. Lynch Davidson, on G A Street Saturday night. He forced Harvey to drive eight miles out Burleson road, blindfolded him, then fled with the car. Harvey freed himself and sought help. He was uninjured.
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James Hervey
Lynch Davidson
Houston Tumberman
Neutenant
Harvey
Davidson
Lucie Thornton
Main Avenue
Jane Bandit
Harveys
Burlesan
Hir
Rosa Rate
Airways Official Killed in Crash at Wilmington Airport
Colonel John A. Hambleton vice president of Pan American Airwave Inc was killed when the plane he was in crashed near the municipal airport at Wilmington New York. Pilot Vanderhayden and Mrs Vanderhayden the other occupants also died in the crash.
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Wilmington
N. Y
John A. Hambleton
Pan American Airwave Inc
Pola Ill Silent on Divorce Rumor in Paris News
LOX PON June 8 Oh but I am Ml and can discuss nothing today. Actress Pat Negri refused to confirm reports she began divorce proceedings against husband Prince Segoe moving in Puccis amid rumors of marital strain.
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LOX Pon
Pata Negri
Prince Segoe
Mivang
Pucis
Leap to Death Shocks St Louis VP at Chrystie Plant
Ed win Lilthe, 45, vice president of the Laclede Chrystie Clay Products company, Bt. Louis, leaped to his death tonight from the eleventh floor of his Ute Bers building in New York. Police report a fatal industrial tragedy tied to a Leap to Death incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edwin
Lilthe
Laclede Chrystie Clay Producta Company
Bt. Louis
Canada study on liquor control ends in reform call
The commission reports that prohibition failed to work and urges a shift to liquor control under federal guidance after examining Canadian provincial boards. The inquiry, led by William Randolph Hearst, reviewed temperance movements and the impact of prohibition on society and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lquor
William Randalpy Hearst
Dominion
Hearst
Joseph IL. Dedshen
Temperance Society
Anofli Janet
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ti. Shelston
New York University
Dodston
Canada’s Prohibition Experiment Based on Law and Observation
The article notes Canadian investigators chose a churchman and a professor to study prohibition. It reports wartime prohibitions led to rising lawlessness arrests and drunkenness convictions, with urban areas resisting dry policy and a shift toward repeal as public opinion shifted.
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Canada
Tearst
Fedhme
Provincie! Ngaor
Housewives Attack High Prices Under New Tariff
Rep Mary Norton of New Jersey denounces a tariff bill jammed through the House by gag rule. She appeals to American housewives to protest to their senators, arguing the measure will raise prices on food, drink, and wear, harming farmers and wage earners alike. A nationwide coalition in the Senate is urged to defeat the tariff bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
House of Representatives
Mrai Norton
Congress
Senate
House
Norton
Witness claims he watched Mills murder in New Brunswick case
Kenneth Gind eau, 82, in Plymouth custody on forging a treasury check, tells authorities he saw three men and a woman shoot the Mills widow and rector near Da Duscey’s Inn in New Brunswick on September 14, 1922. His tale aligns with toiled notes but investigators doubt the full story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Universal Sercha
Detroit
Mich
Troup
Plymouth
Mills
Hrancia
Bergen
Semerset County
M. J
Derby Motor
Edward WW
New’ Cranswick
Eleanor Mills
New Brunswick
Nv J
Milla
George W. Springer
Gladeau
Robert B. Moora
Jane Gibson
Rector Hall
Willie
Henry Stevens
Henry de la B. Carpenter
New York
Doctor Held Over Torso Death Case in Los Angeles
Retired physician Dr. Jank P. Wentlake, formerly of Clache Rath, was ordered held for murder in the case of Mrs. Leara B. Bets ton. Her headless body was found in the Low Angles tire.
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LOS Angel! Joness
Jank P. Wentlake
Clache Rath
Jony
Leara B. Betston
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Ruswin
St. James
Ferich
Department of Justice
J. Pierpont
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Lamont
Kony
Germa
Firat
Bank For International Se Uements
Owen DT. Young
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Europe
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High Finance
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Niagara
Newton
Twuther
Pope
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