Hal M Mills Case Seen Through Mrs Gibson Eye Story
In Brunswick New Jersey detectives and officials weigh Mrs Jane Gibson account of the Hal Mills killings. Deputy Attorney General Mott and Dr Beekman provide and assess evidence while Mrs Sulitz and another neighbor add hearsay. Prosecutor Beekman considers further investigation pending corroboration and possible indictments.
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Brunswick
N. J
Mills
Jane Gibson
Mott Atte
Beekman
Gibson
Totten
Matthew Su
Phi
Mia
Sulftz
Wilkens Questioning Continues in Murder Trial
In San Francisco on October 25 Hen Wilkens endured a tense cross examination in the murder trial of his wife. A dramatic session yesterday featured an appeal to the jury as Wilkens, increasingly agitated, spoke of his dead wife and claimed his wife Helen had tried to proscribe him.
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San Francisco
Hen Wilkens
Wil
Wilkens
Helen
Trial Opens Over Death of Alberta Meadows
Jury selection underway as the case against Mrs. Phillips proceeds for allegedly beating Alberta Meadows to death with a hammer. The state argues jealousy and threat shaped the motive while witnesses and jurors are drawn for the morning session.
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Mra Philipa
Alberta Meadows
Murder case against Cline Thornton and Scullion headed for jury
Hackensack N J Oct 25 The three defendants charged with the murder of film actor Handsome Jack Ber on trial today are George Cline motion picture director Miss Alice Thornton stenographer and Charles Scullion brother of Cline The defense closed its testimony before noon and arguments to the jury will occupy several hours
Robbery at Chicago shop ends with two diamond rings taken
A bandit forced entry into a Chicago shop and assaulted Miss Norma, daughter of the proprietor, before stealing two diamond rings and fleeing. Police search for the suspect after the crime occurred in a routine daylight intrusion.
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Chicago
Rmus
Norma
Man Killed in Fog Shrouded Truck Crash on Fourth Ave
An unidentified man died after a vegetable truck crash on Fourth Avenue between Atlantic and Massachusetts street in heavy mist. Driver Tom Case and passenger Bowery reported the pedestrian swayed along the curb before impact. Case’s truck had a nonworking left headlight. The body, unID'd, carried a baggage check and $24 and was taken to the morgue.
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Fourth Ave
Atlantic
Massachusetts
Sta
Toeaday
Tom Case
36Th Ave
S. W
Bowery
Case
Four Killed In Car Crash At Spring River Camp
A runaway flatcar loaded with steep rails barreled down a steep grade on the Shevlin Hixon line at Spring River camp in Bend Oregon and struck a logging locomotive. Edward Barker logging engineer Fabian Begin brakeman R M Joyce conductor and Edgar Davin fireman died instantly or of injuries. The four men were aboard the locomotive at the time of the crash.
Grand Jury Returns Dope Indictments in Federal Case
The federal grand jury returned thirty two narcotic indictments after noon Tuesday, with eight others returned, six sealed and two charged with violations of the penal code, as reported to Federal Judge Jeremiah Noeterer.
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Federal Grand Jury
Jeremiah Noeterer
Cadbury 83 Dies In Birmingham Cocoa Pioneer
George Cadbury, 83, renowned cocoa maker and founder of Bourneville village, dies in Birmingham England. His long career with Cadbury Brothers shaped British confectionery and social welfare initiatives.
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Birmingham
Eng
George Cadbury
Bourneville
Don’t Neglect Your Eyes Says Dr Lewis on Strengthening Vision
An article promotes Bon-opto and How-Opto as brightening eye remedies. It cites claims from a doctor and patient testimonials about improved reading without glasses and reduced eye pain. Instructions include washing the eyes with a solution from a tablet and daily exercises, with a money back guarantee if not effective. It notes availability from druggists.
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Dr. Lewis
Lewis
Building starts soar across multiple cities in 1922 period
Greater News reports rising construction activity from January to October 1 1922 with a $96 221 779 increase over last year Boston spending quadruples Philadelphia issues over 11 200 building permits Dallas sees 8000 plus homes since January 1 1922 Missouri September contracts rise 18 percent San Francisco double 1921 spending Atlanta booming Wheeling West Virginia tops decade in new houses Minnesota up 22 percent Denver nearly doubles Detroit unusually high growth Portland sets record since 1916 Birmingham notes 1360 residential buildings under oe Program
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Boston
Philadelphia
Dallas
Missouri
San Francisco
Atlanta
Wheeling
W. Va
Minnesota
Denver
Detroit
Portland
Ore
Dirmingham
Missing Granite Falls banker search continues
David H. Anderson, cashier of Granite Falls State Bank, has been missing for over a week after leaving October 13 in his Word coupe for a short hunting trip. He wore hunting clothes and high top boots. His car bears license Washington 6923. His wife recently died and his sister Mrs D W lAming lives at 8720 Third Ave Sunset 3974.
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David H. Anderson
Granite Falls
Night routes for air mail by Frank J. Taylor
Washington Oct 8 Thirty hour postal service between New York and San Francisco will be undertaken soon by the post office. The transcontinental air mail route will be shortened by two days through night flying. The service aims to move mail in a continuous east west line with substantial time savings and plans include night landing signals and special fields. Regular operation is not expected for about six months.
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Washington
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Cheyenne
San Franciaco
Congress
Air Mall
All Mall
Bierras
Rockies
Alleghenies
Const
Conat
Speeders jam police court in Seattle docket
Beattie materials shows a record in police court as Judge John B. Gordon assesses speeding cases. The city treasury gains several hundred dollars from fines as 32 drivers lose licenses or face penalties. William Swift loses a blue card for a second offense and receives a yellow one. Eleven bench warrants go out for those who did not appear. Rainy weather blamed for speeding rise and more auto accidents due to slick streets.
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Beattie Moterials
John B. Gordon
William Swift
Seattle
Stillman Divorce Case Upheld by New York Court
In White Plains New York Justice Morschauser upheld Referee Gleason's report in the Stillman divorce. The report found Anne A. Stillman not guilty of her husband's charges and that Baby Guy is the legitimate Stillman heir, not the child of Fred Bauvaie. Gleason received 22,200 for fees and 1,700 for expenses.
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White Plains
N. Y
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Gleason
Stillman
Anne A. Stillman
James A. Stillman
Guy Stillman
Stillmans
Fred Bauvaie
Two Sets of Federal Exams Scheduled in December
Two sections of federal civil service examinations are announced. On December 6 exams are ordered for computer in the coast and geodetic survey and for assistant observer in meteorology. Examinations on December 13 and 14 cover junior engineer and deck officer roles in coast and geodetic survey.
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Federal Civil Service
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Six Kittens Seek Homes In Local Appeal
Six small kittens, black and white, seek homes per a message to The Star. The kittens will be given to children or adults who can promise them good care. Interested parties should call East 7906.
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Menange
Star Office
East
Mayor Woodward loses fifth term in race and elopes on birthday
In Atlanta on October 21 James G Woodward, 77, loses his bid for a fifth term as mayor but marries Violet McCraney 64 in a quiet elopement. The couple wed in a suburb after family opposition and plan a Florida honeymoon. Woodward says he wants a home and expects to live at least 20 more years.
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Atlanta
James G. Woodward
Woodward
Violet McCraney
Florida
Port Orchard Bay Entrance to Be Discussed at Hearing
A hearing on the improvement of the Port Orchard Bay entrance was ordered by the River and Harbor Act of Sept 23 1922. The session will be at 10 a.m. Oct 27 at 662 Burke Building in Port Orchard. The Chamber of Commerce will be represented by a naval affairs committee member.
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Port Orchard Bay
United States
Burke
Chamber of Commerce
Naval Affairs Committee
Maple Leaf Legion names new officers for coming year
Ronald elected commander of Maple Leaf post American Legion for the ensuing year. Kenneth Watts elected vice commander and William Farrell named junior vice commander at the annual election.
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A. Ronald
Maple Leaf Post
American Legion
Kenneth Watts
William Farrell
General Morton to Visit Seattle in Weekend Tour
Gen Charles G Morton commanding the Ninth Army Corps and senior to General Pershing will arrive in Seattle Friday night October 31 and remain through Saturday and Sunday in the city following inspections in his area.
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Charles G. Morton
Ninth Army Corps
General Pershing
Seattle
Mayor Visits Dance Halls South of Yesterday
Mayor Brown and Chief Beveryna toured cabarets and dance halls finding disorderly crowds notably absent. They reported only one intoxicated man who was removed by a special officer. A Seattle Churches group met to plan closing actions south of Yewler Way led by Councilwoman Mrs. Henry Landes.
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Brown
W. B. Beveryna
Yewler Way
Seattle Council of Churches
W. CO. A
Henry Landes
Opera Singer To Testify In Divorce Case
Mme Mattenauer, noted opera singer, was to testify in Judge Murnsky's court about her romance with Floyd Gietzbach and the marriage and separation. Her deposition followed a failed effort to dismiss Grotzbach's divorce suit. she has kept a low profile as legalsparring continues.
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Egan Francisco
Mme
Matsenauer
Floyd Gietzbach
del Monte
Gilotzbach
Murnsky
Grotzbach
Mme. Mattenauer
Say Officer Robbed Vets in Indianapolis
James A. Lennox a former U S commissioner at Sentinel says he will be heard in federal court at noon on removal proceedings as papers arrive from Arizona. He is indicted in Phoenix for alleged fraud in which veterans were paid to file claims on worthless desert land believed to be reclaimed for their use, with losses exceeding 2 500 000 dollars.
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Indianapolis
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