What Is the Matter Editorial in Northwest Congress
A Northwest editorial laments the regional congressional delegation's failure to advance the Smith McNary measure. It questions Miller Hadley and others, protesting lack of statesmanship and energy in demanding action, warning the bill bears Harding approval and Republican platform mandate.
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Pacific Northwest
Smith-McNary Hill
Congressman Miller
John Hadley
Harding
Congress
Missing Woman in Inquest Sparks Shooting Allegation
Ruth Callahan, a Providence Hospital nurse, testified at the inquest into a shooting, stating Wesley Howarth on his deathbed claimed Olga Farley shot him after denying self-harm. Mrs. Farley sat nervously as details of Howarth’s description emerged during cross examination.
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Miss Callahan
Mrs. Farley
Howarth
Widow Refuses $200000 for Son in Long Battle for Custody
New York May 22 A fortune of 200000 awaits a 12 year old boy after the death of Col Frederick J Barrett famed surgeon whose will left the estate to his child. The boy has been kept from his father by his divorced mother amid a series of disappearances and captures across cities including Atlanta Asheville and Hollywood. Executors wonder if the mother will finally permit the boy to claim the money.
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New York
Frederick J. Barrett
Andrew A. Fraser
Kester
Broadway
Hellywood
Arizona
Dr. Barrett
Asheville
N.C
Mre
Barrett
Financial Crash Is Forecast Touchy Testimony Unfolds
Mrs Farley cried as Miss Callahan testified and Howarth described a torn night with Olga in which he claimed Olga shot him after a quarrel. He said he hid as Olga fired, then claimed self defense to protect the girl and send her to the penitentiary, casting doubt on his own guilt.
Howarth Confession After Fatal Shot Revealed
Testimony describes Howarth and Mrs. Farley arguing after a party when a gunshot rang out. Howarth claimed he shot himself, a statement echoed by witness Lake and Bessie Shelton who heard the quarrel and the shot but did not see the act. Dr. Godfrey noted no powder burns and that the bullet came from distance.
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William Lake
Howarth
Mraley
Bessie Shelton
Sunday Scribbles on News and Notions From The Seattle Star
A collage of humor notices and remarks from The Seattle Star includes stray items such as a crossing sign detour and a playful verse, plus brief blurbs about Dr. F E J Brown returning home with a prize bullock, J D T’s Prohibition note, and light gossip about Jack Dempsey’s marriage plans. It also mentions a potato bag with two heads, a city councilman misfortune, and a Corona typewriter ad. The piece closes with humor and ad-club quips and a note about a piano endurance record set in Cleveland.
Morse pardon letters tie Daugherty Felder to $25,000 fee
Washington Daily News prints facsimiles of two letters allegedly showing Attorney General Daugherty and Atlanta lawyer Thomas B. Felder arranging to obtain a Morse pardon in 1912. The letters, signed by Felder, claim a $25,000 fee if Morse won freedom, fueling Caraway’s charges of a partnership contract. Senate action and resignation calls follow.
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Washington
Daugherty
Thomas B. Felder
Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
Washington Daily News
Felder
Morse
T. B. Felder
Moree
Congressional Record
Caraway
Arkansas
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Maj. H. L. Sealife
Department of Justice
News Today
T. B
Second Burch Jury Blocked in California Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on May 22 Arthur C. Burch faced a hung jury after over 60 hours of deliberation. The final ballot was 7 to 5 for acquittal, and Judge Reeve scheduled a new trial for the next Saturday at 9:30. Burch smiled as he left, kissing his mother, while jurors noted five ballots were required to reach the deadlock.
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Los Angeles
Arthur C. Burch
Reeve
Burch
John Belton Kennedy
Trial Set For June 7 In Almy Manslaughter Case
Fred Almy faces a manslaughter charge in the death of 14 year old Louise Yackel after his car struck her as she alighted from a streetcar. Prosecutor Douglas set the trial date for June 7. the case was postponed previously due to Almy’s critical condition with heart trouble per physician testimony.
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Fred Almy
Louise Yackel
Malcolm Douglas
Almy
Mise Yacke
Let's Show the Vets Seattle NEEDS the joint convention
Seattle plans to host the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 91st Division Association next August. About 30,000 visitors are expected, with $25,000 needed to entertain them. The piece argues for public support to recognize returning veterans amid national debate over the bonus.
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Seattle
Veterans of Foreign Wars
91St Division Association
Kipling
Congress
Heroine Blames Grudge for Attack Letter
Mrs L H King says a personal grudge fueled a letter to The Star last week by Wesley Davis and Clarence King. She denies reports she rescued Frank Coder from Lake Washington canal after his canoe overturned on May 15. Coder and Detective Dill support her version that she saved him when clothes weighed him down.
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The
Star
Wesley Davis
W. Canal St
Clarence King
W. 40Th St
L. H. King
Greenwood Ave
Cotler
Delegation Heads to Democratic State Convention
Led by M. W. Taylor democratic county chairman a delegation will attend the Democratic State Convention at Olympia next Wednesday.
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M. W. Taylor
Olympia
Germany Reparations and Prospects in 1922
New York notes looming collapse if the United States stays on the sidelines as reparations payments loom on May 31. Calls for drastic cuts in German obligations, a breathing period, and a substantial loan with U S participation. Describes misperceptions abroad of Germany’s condition amid high living costs and reduced consumption.
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New York
Germany
United States
Spends 180 000 Marks a Month by Edward M Thierry
Karl Lang, German envoy to New York and former charge d affaires in Washington, details living costs in America. He notes monthly expenses of 180 000 marks for a couple, plus 150 000 marks for steamship passage and millions for embassy upkeep, praising treatment in the U S and softening hostilities toward Germany.
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Carl Lang
Washington
New York
N. E. A. Service
Edward M. Thierry
Karl Lang
America
Lane
Otto L. Wiedfeldt
Germany
Lang
Storms sweep three states across Oklahoma Texas and Kansas
Storms raked Oklahoma Kansas and Texas with tornadoes and cloudbursts killing three people and injuring several. In O'Keene two women died and property suffered heavy damage. Shawnee saw one woman killed and two injured. Belle Plains Winfield and Wichita reported cloudburst damage. Bosque and Somerville counties faced tornado and field flooding in Texas.
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Oklahoma City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
O'Keene
Okla
Shawnee
Belle Plains
Winfield
Wichita
Walnut Springs
Bosque County
Somerville County
Submarine Rams Ship In California Harbor
The lumber schooner Virginia Olsen, inbound from the Columbia River, was rammed by submarine H-7 in San Pedro outer harbor. The Olsen suffered a shattered bow and anchored at the dock in sinking condition as heavy lines were applied to prevent sinking. The H-7 appeared undamaged and sailed away. In Los Angeles, Frank Ames was released on five years probation after a plea from his wife who he shot in Long Beach last fall.
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San Pedro
Cal
Virginia Olsen
Columbia River
Olsen
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Frank Ames
Shenk
Valentino's Former Wife Defends Him
Jean Acker, first wife of Rudolph Valentino, defends the screen idol amid bigamy charges from his recent Mexico marriage to Natacha Rambova. Supporters including Meighan, Gerrard, Tully, Mathis, and Lasky chief Clark back her stance as prosecutors promise evidence of intent to violate law. preliminary hearing set for June 1 with Valentino free on $10,000 bond.
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Los Angeles
Jean Acker
Rudolph Valentino
Natacha Rambova
Winifred Hudnut
Mexico
Miss Acker
Thomas Meighan
Douglas Gerrard
Richard Walton Tully
June Mathis
Victor Clark
Lasky Studios
Valentino
Tom McClelland
Vincent Bowser
Screen Associates
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