Fiesta of 1925 Sparks Statewide Fiesta Campaign
Advertising for the 1925 Fiesta is launched across the state and nation to build crowds for the new festivities. Events include a pinnacle dance at Plaza, Pioneer’s Ball, Royal Tadene Park coronation, and a League Park pageant with parades, shows, and a sea of activities planned through the week with organizers tightening details and adding attractions.
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Hirams
Aonaan
Plaza
Royal Tadene Park
Abual
Hospital Radiu m Disappears at Dunedin After Operation
Christchurch report states a cancer operation at Dunedin Hospital ended with the total radium supply missing. A foreshore search of tipped rubbish found ashes showing radio activity, suggesting the radium was accidentally discarded. The ashes are collected and likely to be sent to the United States for extraction.
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Christchurch
Dunedin
United States
High Court Affirms Hodgkinson Perjury Conviction
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment against C. Hr. Hodgkinson for perjury. He must serve two years in prison and pay a $50 fine. The ruling was communicated by telegram to U.S. Attorney John D. Hartman. Hodgkinson appealed after his June federal trial. The circuit mandate had not yet been received locally.
Black-Draught Praised By Edwardsville Resident
Edward W. Macdonald of 111 Fairview Avenue says Black-Draught relieved years of indigestion chest tightness sluggishness and constipation. He credits the remedy with clearing his head after one or two doses and notes its mild vegetable action with no bad after effects. The product is advertised as a widely recommended stomach and liver aid available everywhere.
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Edwardsville
Walter W. Macdonald
Fairview Avenue
Theilford
Teke
Two Women Rob First National to Pay Fine
In a city court, two stylishly dressed women pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and were fined ten dollars each. One claimed she could not pay immediately, then fled toward a telephone booth and returned with two ten dollar bills, causing a stir as onlookers cheered the escape.
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John F. Onion
Dudge
Gottlieb
Bruke
Baliff H. C. Hocker
Shows Too Late Can't Keep Wife
Milwaukee March 15 Joseph Malecki faced Municipal Court for failing to support his wife. Judge Shaughnessy asked his occupation and Malecki replied as a snow shoveller noting poor business that winter. He was sentenced to six months in the house of correction. While imprisoned he watched the weather through the window as rain became snow.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Joseph Malecki
Shaughnessy
Malecki
House of Correction
Chicago dry agents seize bottle plant and liquor labels
March 13 prohibition agents seized the four story Chicago box Specialty plant for supplying bottles and labels to imitators of standard liquor packages. More than $100,000 worth of bottles and whiskey gin champagne labels were found and four carloads of labeled bottles were intercepted ready for shipment to Iowa. Captain Townsend estimated about 9,000,000 labels in total.
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Chicago
Chicago Box Specialty Company
Prohibition
Iowa
Townsend
Raid Nets Two Men Car and Corn Liquor Flotsam
Detectives on Iowa Street disrupted a liquor raid and arrested two men who approached in a touring car. A search found corn whiskey and other evidence, and the suspects were turned over to federal authorities. Two Mexicans were mentioned among the incident.
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Iowa Street
Jury Acquits Perjury Suspect in Federal Trial
A U S jury acquitted W. Ol Bil eharge of perjury charges after testimony about two affidavits he said were made under faith and fear relating to a land deal involving Bessie Xort tarap on September 18, 1924. The verdict found he acted without intent to mislead and the government failed to prove falsity beyond a reasonable doubt.
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W. OL Bil Eharge
Fridas
Riler
Lagrange Trial Delayed by Venue Change Motion
In Lagrange Texas Judge J M Jefferies grants consent for hearings on two change of venue motions in the Langhorn murder case. District clerk reports 660 witnesses subpoenaed for the day, stalling the trial start and potentially extending proceedings by weeks.
Woman Shot By Ex-Husband Dies In Omaha
Mrs. Georgia Rayfield died in Omaha after a Tuesday night shooting by her former husband Roy Bayfield of Atchison Kansas. The confrontation followed a three cornered fight at an auto show or event in the city.
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Omaha
Georgia Rayfield
Roy Bayfield
Atchison, Kan
Naval Board of Inquiry Hears Seizure Case At Port Beaufort
Naval officers at a closing session of a special board of inquiry examined the seizure of liquor aboard naval trams port Beaufort. No witnesses or defense arguments were heard. The prosecution summarized evidence and a report will be sent to Secretary Wilbur in Washington to decide on possible courts martial.
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Special Naval: Board
Port Beaufort
Wilbu
Washington
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San Jacinto
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Iilinics
Facog
Main Ave
Travis 51
P&g
St. Claire Brand
California
Chuck Roast
First National
U.S
W. H. Langhorne
Grantdma
Tad’ Geers
Bell Jewelry CO
E. Houston Street
Nan Pricceen
H. J. Shearer & CO
Magnolia Drive
Woodlawn Terrace
Montrose
Montrose Blvd
Summit. Ave
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BIG Sunday Light
Rupert Hughes
Hughes
Crockett 4040
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