Power and Power Reform Debate and Hangings in West Virginia
A wide array of topics appears from power politics to executions. Articles discuss control of water power in New York and Australia, private power interests funding canal projects, and government cost savings. The piece also covers reformist views from G B Shaw and Cardinal Bourne on sex reform and morality, ending with a detailed account of the 1920 West Virginia hangings of M Morrison and W Willmot for murder, including final meals and farewell words.
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Arthur Brisbane
Citas
King Features Gyn, Inc
IG Power Developments
Niagara
Huron
New York State
Austr
Booner
Inter Government
Becky Rogers trial defense rests after seven mental experts testify
Braunfels dispatch reports seven psychiatrists from San Antonio and Corpus Christi testifying for Becky Rogers in the 1926 bookstore-robbery case. They argue dementia praecox and toxic psychosis, with pel tegra claimed, while noting the defendant’s mother and Judge Henry figures are cited in earlier testimony. The defense expects to rest Monday afternoon, with a jury deliberation planned for Wednesday.
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Hy Viola Brennan
New
Braunfels
Rebecer Bradley Rogers
Miget
Trop Ban
San Antonio State Hospital
Otis Rogere
W A. Smith
Livingston Anderson
Corpus Christ
Frederick Fink
San Antonio
W. J. Johnson
LG. Zoranck
J. E. McMahan
HR. N. Smith
W. H. Bryant
A. G. Goselin
Ann Antonio State Hospital
Jw.z. Allison
W. C. Lackey
Forfarth
Grace Bradley
Becky
LaGrange
J D. Henry
Austin
Fred Blumfell
War veteran asks aide to replace Croix de Guerre
A former doughboy wrote to the War Department in May seeking help to replace his Croix de Guerre. He quipped that he would be grateful if informed how to get one without another war and noted his mother’s pride. The adjutant general advised on replacement options.
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Sersten
Washington, D
War Départment
Thavn
U S British accord near as Hoover and MacDonald meet
U S and Great Britain move toward a closer Anglo American alliance and naval armament reductions. Presidents Hoover and MacDonald planned to meet around October 4 to discuss reducing armaments and resolving tariff finances and reparations issues.
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W. P. Flythe
Universal Service
Washington
Bent Ih
Hoover
Ramugy MacDonald
Great Britain
Six Rescued From Death in La Brea Asphalt Pit
Three boys and three men were trapped in La Brea asphalt pits in Los Angeles. Firemen using ropes and extension ladders rescued them just as they seemed doomed, the men trying to save the boys who were chasing a squirrel when they sunk in the sticky ground.
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Los Angeles
China
Nickel Spenders Kick Gems Away In Subway Ring Heist
In Times Square subway station New York on Friday afternoon rings valued at 2200 dollars were kicked around by passengers as a thief allegedly discarded the gems after a guilty conscience struck.
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New York
Times Square
Fatal shooting sparks North Carolina textile strike turmoil
In Gastonia North Carolina a gunman opened fire during a strike demonstration killing 35 year old Ellie Williams and wounding others. Police report the shot likely aimed at the truck carrying demonstrators and the assailant remains unidentified. Witness Frank Fortner described a pursuing car and a fleeing crowd as deputies and anti communist forces moved to prevent further bloodshed.
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Liston Oak
International Labor Defense
Char-lotte
A. Fy Grier
Gastonia
Williams
Frank Fortner
Hundre
Airplane collision near Northbrook kills four
Four people die when two planes collide 840 feet above Dundes and Simpson roads near Northbrook. Victims include Mildred Loveried Ried 29 of Highland Park and Walter Meyer 93 Chicago veteran pilot. Amateur pilot and 22 year old Charles Etobn from Chicago among the dead.
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Colyarent Servies
Chicago
Nena
Dundes
Simpson Roads
Northbrook
Mildred Lover Ried
Highland Park
Walter Meyer
Charles Etobn
William Johnston
Dee Sald
Ica
Krohn
Bird
Benjamin J. Bird
Albert Loune
Lauer
Stearman
Meyer
Brobo
Safety Vests Debate Leaves Illinois Sheriff Short of Vests
Champaign county supervisors defeated a bill to buy bullet proof vests for Sheriff Blres Shoot and deputies. Opponents argued county officials have long suffered head and arm injuries, underscoring concerns over the need and use of protective gear.
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Urbana
Champaign
Two Die in California Air Crash in Berkeley
Two persons were killed and bodies badly burned in a sensational airplane crash in a Berkeley residential area. The dead include Pilot Robert Wyndwan, a University of California student. The report continues on Page 8.
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Berkeley
Calif
Robert Wyndwan
University of California
Ten Passengers Escape Crash of Ford Airplane at McCook
A Ford airplane from Curtiss flying field Denver piloted by Captain Charles Beavis crashed near McCook cemetery in Nebraska. Sudden motor failure caused the incident but all ten passengers were unhurt.
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Mpcook
Neb
Curtiss Flying Field
Denver
Charles Beavis
McCook
Star Eats Plenty to Gain Beauty
New York star Lili Dimita, fresh from Europe, preaches a 16 day diet creed. She says eating well is the key to happiness and beauty and that fasting does not make women beautiful. She travels sharing her message that good eating yields better looks and a richer life.
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Star
New York
Sept
U— Ls
Lili Dimita
Hollywood
Mise Damita
President Hoover Attends Potomac Cup Race
President Hoover viewed the Potomac Cup races for a short time this afternoon and then left for the Rapidan river camp where he will spend Sunday.
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Washington, D.C
INS
Hoover
Potomac
Rapidan River
Senate Should Examine Navy Needs Says Child
The writer urges the U S Senate to investigate national defense focusing on the navy to prevent trade dictation and defend commerce. He criticizes pacifists and advocates a navy strong enough to ensure freedom of trade, while calling for inquiry into costs, bases, and defenses, including the Panama Canal and shipbuilding plans.
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U. S. Senate
Navy
Hearst Press
Shearer
America
Panama Canal
Lindbergh
New York
Governor promises martial law if Borger unrest grows
In Borger Texas Governor Dan Moody warned martial law could be declared to clean the town amid the slaying of District Attorney Johnny A Tolmes. Rangers and local authorities hunted an unidentified gunman who ambushed Tolmes in his yard as a $1500 reward and extra state pay were offered for his capture.
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Austin
Dotger
Johnny A. Tolmes
Dan Moody
Taw
Borger
Rangers
Moody
Texas Rangers
Texas
Johnny A. Tobmas
Panhandle
Texan Rangers
Targer
Holmes
Lunt
Sit
Folnes
Donnan Greene
Hin Head
Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Covernor Moody
Tom Hicrman
Yrane Hamer
Teres Rangers
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Shaw
Cardinal Bourne
Royal Albert Hall
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Paasone
M. F. Morrison
Walter
Willmot
Elizabeth
West Virginia
Frank Bowen
Morrison
Widmot
Bo Poase
Alec
iMmot
Violet
Elizbeth
Hell
Becky Rogers
State Hospital
Zbranek
Banks
Lr. Johnson
DaGrange
A Branch
Perioh
Illinois
Ciicernal Service
California
Ford
Richard Washburn
Italy
Little Shearer
Senate
Congress
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