Death trial saga of Bergen murder and Cline duel tale
In a Newark era royal drama, George Cline faces murder charges over the Aug night killing of Jack Bergen after a confrontation at the Cline home. The tale unfolds with a scrawled note, alleged self defense, a duel setup, a female accomplice, and ensuing guilty pleas by Cline Miss Thornton and Scullion as the case moves through Hackensack Supreme Court.
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Bob Dorman Crensack
N. J
Jack Ber
George Cline
Charlies
Alice Thornton
Cline
Inater
Bergen
Cus
Dare
Scullion
Thornton
Parker
Supreme Court
Mrs. Bergen
Jack Bergen
Oregon First in Standing Forests
The article states Oregon holds the largest remaining timber stands with about 444 billion feet of merchantable timber, followed by Washington at 361 billion feet. Together these two states total 745 billion feet, potentially sustaining mills for about 90 years at current cut rates.
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Washington
Oregon
United States
Punches 3 Cops 90 Days in Jail
Arthur Sparkes punched a policeman in the jaw, nose and eye, earning ninety days in jail. The report notes shells of chica nuts from South America were used in World War I to manufacture charcoal for gas masks.
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Chicago
Arthur Sparkes
South America
Last Chapter Ahead as Trial Date Is Set
The text notes Cline and Scullion involved in obtaining a pistol at Cline's request with Bergen possibly shooting himself during a struggle. It states the final chapter will be written when the case goes to trial on October 9.
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Cline
Scullion
Cliine
Bergen
Joffres Uniform Comes to America
The army uniform worn by Joffre at the Marne in 1914 was brought to America by Mrs. A. Spreckels of San Francisco. She returned from Europe aboard the Homeric and plans a Le gion of Honor war memorial in San Francisco to honor World War II veterans. The piece was secured from the French hero for display in the memorial building. Also noted is a medieval law requiring 200 feet clearance on both sides of roads to prevent highway robbery.
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Joffre
America
New York
Marne
A. Spreckels
San Francisco
Europe
Spreckels
No Longer Skirt Club Emerges in Flint Michigan
A Flint group promotes banning long skirts ten inches from the ground arguing local fashion freedom. Eva Peck leads as president with Lulu Vernon secretary and Delene Wheeler treasurer as members pose for a photo.
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Flint
Mich
Paris
Eva Peck
Lulu Vernon
Delene Wheeler
Dedicatory Ceremony Set For Seattle Fort Lawton Highway
A committee invites Seattle residents to a Saturday ceremony for the opening of the paved highway from Seattle to Fort Lawton. The event begins at 2 PM with a parade from Interbay bridge to the fort and includes the dedication of a lookout tower built by soldiers.
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Seattle
Fort Lawton
Interbay
Fort
Magnolia Bluff
Lawton Heights
Pleasant Valley
Beattie
Interbay Bridge
Zion City rocked by religious war violence and raids
Rioting and gunfire erupt in Zion City over a sign board clash between Voliva supporters and an independent faction. A Grace Church member was beaten unconscious, another man seized a rifle to warn the mob, and police intervened as crowds scattered. Local clergy face charges and vows to stay.
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Zion
Voliva
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Grace Missionary Church
Arndolph Paulson
Grace Church
Paulson
Zion City
Waukegan
Ford Willson
Thomas Nelson
Nelson
Chicago
North Shore
R. EB. O'Brien
M. E. Church
Mr. O'Brien
George W. Sexton
Hell
Girl Dies Trying to Save Her Doll
In Windsor Fing a 12-year-old girl Margery MacKay died after she attempted to extinguish a dress fire on her doll. She was fatally burned and died soon afterward.
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Windsor, Fing
Margery MacKay
Seven Robbers Caught in Colosseum Raid
Rome police nationwide raid results in a collapse of a cave at the Colosseum and the capture of seven members of a band. The description notes a raid on September 29 with arrests tied to a larger criminal group operating in the area.
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Colosseum
Rome
Central Italy Records 100 Earthquakes in One Day
Earthquake shocks continue around the Lake of Bolsena in Central Italy. Local authorities report as many as 100 tremors recorded in a single day.
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Italy
Rome
Rept
Lake of Boloena
Bishop Encourages Girls Athletics in Strasburg Diocese
Strasburg, Sept. 29. Bishop Rueh, new head of the Strasburg diocese, instructs all Catholic girls societies to encourage athletics for girls. He urges participation in sports to promote health and moral training.
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Strasburg
Mgr. Rueh
English Society Strong for Pipes Banquet Trend
London observers report that pipe smoking is gaining favor at banquets though officials still prefer cigars and cigarettes. The shift follows a trend among upper social circles, with some hosts permitting pipes in restricted areas and others enforcing the ban.
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London
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