Acquittal of Luman C Mann in Chicago murder case
Dramatic acquittal of Luman C Mann in the Frances Gilmore Thompson murder near 1244 Michigan Ave. Jury, after one ballot, found Mann not guilty amid emotional courtroom scenes. Mann testified about prior drinking, gambling, and low associates as his alibi with numerous witnesses.
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Chicago
Ill
Luman
C. Mann
Frances Gilmore Thompson
Mann
Erbstein
Manx
Ballitt
Orville C. Mann
Oak Park
Banny Thompson
Michigan Avenue
Mrs. Harry Wentzy Dies in Rapid City
Rapid City March 18 Mrs Harry Wentzy died this morning after seven days illness A child was born to Mr and Mrs Wentzy on March 10 but died shortly after birth He edited and owned the Gate City Guide and Print-Reader at Pukwana previously serving as Democratic state chairman
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Rapid City
Harry Wentzy
Wentzy
Gate City Guide
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Pukwana
Men Charged with Doping and Robbery in Wheat Nahant Case
Tom Consora and Tom Jones were bound over to the circuit court after allegedly doping and robbing Edward Sharpe, a lumberjack from Wheat Nahant. Sharpe was left unconscious and robbed of money before being placed on a train.
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Deadwood, & C
Edward Sharpe
Wheat Nahant
Tom Consora
Tom Jones
Sharpe
Wome
No verdict yet in Cooper case drags on in Nashville
Nashville March 18. After a second suspenseful day no agreement reached in the murder case of Colonel D. B. and Robin Cooper and John D. Sharp in the Carmack murder. Judge Hart delays receipt of any verdict until tomorrow morning.
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Nashville
Tenn
D. B
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
United States
B. W. Carmack
Hart
Borum
Burke to Get Old Berth on Commerce Panel
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Cannon selected Cushman to join Ways and Means, signaling Burke of South Dakota will return to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. Burke previously served on that panel and preferred the old berth. Cushman was moved to make room for Burke.
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Washington
D. C
Cannon
Cushman
Burke
South Dakota
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Bonyngs
Colorado
Interstate Committee
Payne tariff bill sparks party realignment hint
In Washington on March 18, Broussard of Laplaian indicated a party shift as he withdrew from the nest ing amid House consideration of the Payne tariff bill. Few exceptions remain aligned with party lines as debate continues.
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Broussard
Laplaian
Roosevelt Addresses Neighbors Before Africa Trip
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt met 250 neighbors at Sagamore Hill New York after plans to host White House guests were thwarted by a storm. He pledged to disprove Prof Starrs gloomy prophecy about his fate in Africa and said he would return to celebrate with them within fifteen months.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore
Hill
Starr
Roosevelt Winnot
Africa
Ttfos
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Debate Likely on Bill With Five Minute Rule Applied
The discussion is expected to be brief as the measure moves under the five minute rule for amendment before week’s end. The bill concerns the interests of the home district and faces limited general debate.
Louisville Poised for New Union Depot After Fire
A Louisville blaze at the existing Union Depot caused about 400000 dollars in damages. The Commercial Club decided a new depot will benefit the city, with the building at Seventh Street and the Ohio River reduced to an empty shell after a blaze likely caused by crossed wires. The entire fire department fought the blaze as smoke filled the area.
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Louisville
Union Depot
Commercial Club
Seventh Street
Ohio River
Fuld
De mented Man Drowns Crowd and Escape to Street
John Alley of Loyalton escaped Samaritan Hospital and wandered Main Street partly naked and barefoot. Police officer Kirby captured him. he is returned to hospital for delirium tremens treatment.
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John Alley
Loyatton
Samaritan Hospital
Main Street
Roverine
Kirby
Elihu Alley
Loyalton
Streste
Alcohol as Cause of Race Deaths Cited by Dr Hall
Dr W. Hall of Chicago told the American Society for the Study of Alcohol and Other Narcotics that alcohol cannot be considered a food and is the cause of race deaths by one’s own action. Dr T A Williams of the city warned that indulgent parenting fuels ebriety leading to future trouble with minor stimuli.
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Washington, D. C
W. 8. Hall
Chicago
American Society
T. A.williams
Shipping Cattle to Ranges Wakpala March Report
Stock men say this winter has boosted cattle business with large herds on the ranges near Wakpala. The commission gathering to appraise lands for settlement is set for March 20 with a six month timeline and daily salaries of $102 for members.
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Wakpala
Indiana
Vana
Pine Ridge
Archainbault
Bullhead
Stone
Great Britain
Mellendale
N. D
United Btater
House Geib on Legislation Blas House Geib on Leglat ie Bls
Roosevelt favored census provisions granting civil service appointment authority and government printing. The tariff bill advances with debate likely over revenue, sugar, rice and lumber issues. Democrats line up to modify duties while Champ Clark pushes free lumber and tariff reform amid committee reports.
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Washington, D. C
House
Civil Service Commission
Government Printing Office
Roosevelt
Paris Postal Strike Paralyzes Service Weathers Revolutionary Sympathy
Paris grapples with a total post and telegraph strike paralyzing public and private business. Millions of undelivered letters and 200000 stuck telegrams loom as repairers and mechanics refuse to join. Authorities fear revolutionary unions may trigger broader sympathy strikes as food and banking systems falter.
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Paris
Haamon
de Jettnon
Post Administration
Ihs
Chamber of, Deputies
State of Dlege
Alrardy
General Confederation of Labor
Man Died in Well Collapse at Wolf Butte
March 18 L R Hays of Wolf Butte Perkins county was killed when a well caved in during digging. The well reached 47 feet with curbing in place above. collapse crushed his skull as others on the surface installed the casing.
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Lemmon
L. R. Hays
Wolf Butte
Perkins County
Hays
Winh Haye
France and Britain to gain from Payne tariff changes
The article notes after abrogation by other nations France may gain from Payne tariff minimum rates once enacted. It cites French government revisions on fixed maximum and minimum laws and says Britain will also benefit from Payne rates. The Ways and Means Committee projects Maca revenue of 862 million dollars for 1930 once Payne is in effect, with 1910 estimates around 701 million.
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Clark
Democrata
Champ Clark
Philippines
United States
Himsell
Great Britain
France
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