Sinclair faces jail in Teapot Dome cases in 1920s
Washington reports four linked Teapot Dome cases yield jail terms for Harry F. Sinclair and others. Justice Siddons imposes six months for Sinclair amid a jury shadowing scandal, while co-defendants Heares Day and Burns receive shorter sentences. Appeals and future Supreme Court action loom as Sinclair travels back to lead a vast oil empire.
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Washington
Harry
Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Scandel
Frederick L. Siddons
Tastric
Columbia Supreme Court
Burns
Mason Day
Willim J. Burns
Rautous
Sherman Burn
Anq
Jactics Siddons Scathings
District Court of Appeals
Sinrarr
Senate
Bret Senate
New York
Jlings Harley
Probavli Cnerrow
Teobert Stewart
Standard Quompany
Indiana
Grand Incr
Conten
Harry M. Blackmer
Sidaons
Skelatr
Albert D Fall
Naval Oil Reserve
Giles
Msirfel
Sinclair Senate
Anniu
Feaest Dome
Elk Hills
Yatr
Fail
BE. L. Doheny
Elk Efils
Pioneer Resident Of County Dies In 88th Year
Esther Fields wife of Gilbert Fields of Fields died after a long illness. Born in LaGrange on August 9 1840 she was active in Fields Methodist church for over fifty years. Survived by daughters Mrs Jesse L Waugh and Mrs KR B Lord and a brother Alva Seeler of Grafton. Funeral at Fields church Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev Ryan officiating.
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Lerain Conunts
Esther Fields
Gilbert Fields
Fields
LaGrange
Anzust Sth
Fields Methodist Church
Elyria
Jesse L. Waugh
KR. B. Lord
Alva Seeler
Graftan
the Fields Church
Ryan
Washington Farewell Address And Holiday Adjournment
Congress today reports the Senate and House adjourning for the holiday after hearing Washingtons farewell address. Judiciary subcommittee continues hearings on the Shipstead Anti Injunction bill while naval subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee proceed with the Naval Department Appropriation bill.
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Senate
Hear
Washington
Judiciary
Shipstead
HOUSE
Naval
Appropriations Committee
Naval Department
Local Churches Observe Ash Wednesday Observance
Today Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent as many city churches observe the season of fasting and penitence. Lent runs forty days before Easter, following example of biblical figures, shaping a period of preparation for the Easter feast.
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Moses
Elijah
Elyrian Autokip Driver Sought in Cleveland Crash
Cleveland police and sheriffs traced a car involved in a fatal crash that killed Lex Roach, 31, after a witness provided the license number. They learned the registered owner lived near Eisria but has since moved. the man is not yet found.
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Cleveland
Toesyday
Eisria
Elyria
Lex Hroacn
Take No Action To Incorporate A New Village Between Lorain And Elyria
A village incorporation move between Lorain and Elyria was defeated at a Vincent school meeting Tuesday night. Spip presided as residents voiced misgivings on road and school issues. County schooling officials noted the current 7933 pupils and 628 anticipated for the village, with tax backing sharply reduced in the village plan.
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Lorain
Elyria
Spip
Vincent
Fish Stoughton
E. L. Batley
Dailey
Bailey
Klan Asked to Unmask by Evans
Birmingham Alabama February 22 Today was planned as the last day of life for the Ku Klux Klan The order for unmasking was issued by Hiram W Evans imperial wizard of the Klan The action is an official move to rename and reorganize the order into The Knights of the Grove Forest The Klan regalia included a white robe and face covering Several cities barred parades in full regalia The Klan once strong in the south had spread to the Midwest especially Illinois Indiana and political life in Indiana remains a topic of note.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ku Klux Klan
Klaverns
Knights of the Grove Forest
Hiram W. Evans
Impo Io Owizard
Evans
United States
South
Mid-West
Illinois
Indiana
Hickman and Hunt Prepare Defenses in Ivy Toms Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on February 22, lawyers for William Edward Hickman and Weller Hunt prepared to mount their defense in the joint murder trial of Ivy Toms. Hickman, already sentenced to death for the Marion Parker case, was named as the shooter in Toms slaying during a Christmas hold up. Mrs Ruth Toms testified she saw Hickman fire the fatal shot as her husband stood with hands raised.
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Los Angeles
Calif
William Edward Hickman
Weller Hunt
Ivy Toms
Hickman
Little Marion Parker
Toms
Janni
Ruth Toms
Hunt
Apoplexy And Shock Fatal To Man And Wife
TOLEDO Feb 22 A man and wife died in succession at their home Joseph Grieshaber 69 was found dead at 4 30 pm yesterday by his wife Apoplexy caused the first death Four hours later Agnes Grieshaber 58 died from heart disease attributed to the shock in the same residence continuous with the earlier tragedy
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Toledo
Joseph Grieshaber
Agnes Grieshabber
Favor Compromise on Flood Control
President Coolidge backs a compromise flood relief plan to Congress that reduces local contributions. An economic survey will assess how much each district can pay, with some districts postponed or canceled. Army engineers would begin flood work funded by Congress, while local contributions remain a principle.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Ieelf
Capitol
House
Mississippi Valley
Army
Washington's Birthday Quietly Observed Here
Washington's Birthday was observed with many offices banks and schools closed. The business district was quiet though flags adorned streets and pedestrians reflected the holiday atmosphere. Social circles honored the day with references to the father of his country cherry trees and colonial vibes.
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Washington
Cy Hall
Miller pleads guilty in bar exam bribery case in Columbus
Ralph W. Miller of Columbus, former clerk in the Supreme Court office, pleaded guilty to charges of soliciting and accepting money from law students to fraudulently raise grades for bar exam passage. He received 70 days in jail, with multiple payments named to students including George Schreider and Dean Andrews.
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Columbus
Ralph W. Miller
Static Supreme Court
Franklin County
Miller
Supreme Court
Seba H. Miller
Lendars
Carrim
T. Marshall
Ralph
George Schreider
Cleveland
T. Clue Clevelan
Rov H. Guicries
Accidental Deaths in Blatia This Year So Far
Six deaths attributed to automobile and other transport since January in Blatia or nearby, per County Coroner Myles Perrs. Coroner cites slippery roads as a factor in part of the fatalities, a record high for the period. Last Sunday two deaths were reported: Walter G. Hoppie of Woodland and Mrs. Will No. 1. Continuance on Page 2.
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Myles ’Perrs
Blameton
Walur G. Hoppie
Woodland Arenas
Will
Continsea
Bank cashiers summoned by Teapot Dome committee
Cashiers from two New York banks, one Chicago bank, and one Boston bank were ordered by the senate Teapot Dome committee to appear in Washington tomorrow. They must bring all books and papers related to Republican campaign deposits and disbursements.
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Cmnv U Ei
Washington
New York
Chicago
Iostan Bank
Senate
Republican
Natonal Committee
Republicas
Snake Found On Furnace Jacket In Snowy Yard
Walter G Burup of Warne township is a candidate for office and claims he killed a snake two and a half feet long found in the furnace room of his house under a warmth ring. He says the snake was in a hollow apple tree chunk used for fuel.
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Wooster
Washington
Walter G Burup
Warne
Bupp
Australian Flyer Sets New Record In 15 Day Flight
Captain Bert Hinkler completes London to Australia in 15 days in a small Avro aircraft. Today's leg from Bima, Sumbawa added about 1000 miles to his total of over 11,000 miles. He plans further toward Queensland as he continues the hazardous long-hop journey.
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Bert Hinkler
London
Australia
Port Darwin
Eng
Avro
Sir Keih
Hoss
Rey
Hinkler
Queensland
Bima
Sumbawa
Croydon Airdome
Fiewd Hinkler
Churches Oppose Naval Building Plan Provoking War Psychology
Washington February 4 Church organizations condemn the proposed naval building program as provoking war psychology and hindering President Roosevelt's efforts for general reductions in national armaments. The Federal Council of Churches released the statement, urging restraint and dialogue.
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Washington, DC
Federal Council of Churches
Mexican students cast NAUTS at Americans in Mexico City
A crowd of about 1600 protested along Avenida Juarez in Mexico City blaming US actions. Fireworks exploded as demonstrations mingled vivas for Nicaraguan rebel Sandino. Some groups invaded hotels and dining rooms with Americans present. women were among the demonstrators, described as poorly dressed students.
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Mexico City
Simdenta
Avenida Juarez
Augustino Sandino
Acenida Juarez
Mother Saves Pre Children From Fire In Toledo
Toledo February 22 192? Mrs Rote rescued her fire victim twin sons carrying them to safety then returned to aid James to safety in a home blaze. The dramatic early morning blaze prompted a neighbor to assist as units arrived.
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Toledo
Lindbergh Sends Off On An Unnamed St. Louis Flight
Col Charles A Lindbergh departed Lambert Field at 10 12 am bound on an air trip to an undetermined destination. He flew a cabin monoplane with four passengers including Maj William B Robertson Harold M Bixler Harry H Raighi and RB Mahoney. The crew carried six hundred miles of fuel and refused to reveal their target, the aircraft bearing wings number 4034.
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ST. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lambert Field
Lindbergh
William B Robertson
Robertson Aircraft Corp
Harold M. Bixler
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Harry H. Raighi
RB. F. Mahoney
Spirit of St Louis
Father and four children die in blaze
Pittsburgh Feb 22 Five persons a father and four children were burned to death when fire destroyed their home. The dead were Konstantine Korakiewicz 45 and four children Stephen 19 Phillip 18 Stamler 17 Mildren 12. One 302 Louis escaped, as did ten other residents. Mrs Korakiewicz was away at the time. The five were asleep on the top floor and burned beyond recognition.
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Pittsburgh
Iis
Konstance Kozakiewicz
Stephen
Phillip
Stamler
Mildren
Louiis
Believed Robbery Motive in Murder by Fire near Morristown
Morristown, NL. The murder and cremation of Mauret Brown near here sparked a police search for a robbery motive. Brown, aged 45 to 60, lived with her brother in Fort Lee and recently took a governess job with Mrs. James Park Gillespie of New York. She reportedly drew 54,000 in bonds and 11,000 in cash, planned a Florida visit, and was last seen after lunch with her sister-in-law. a man linked to her in New York was sought, with inquiries focusing on an automobile seen near the crime scene. Prosecutor Francis Bergen led Somerset county authorities in the investigation.
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Morristown
Mauret Brown
Palira
Cnaeraline
Miss Brown
Fr. Bross
Fort Lee
Shea
Chase
Trulm
Mary
Fred Hoff
James Park Gillespie
New York
Sss
Ter
United Press
Mary Brown
Florida
Somerset County
Francis Bergen
Hall-Mills
Bergen
New Ries
Beremi
Two Bandits Rob Ident Loan and Jewelry Co
In Cincinnati two bandits held up the Ident Loan and Jewelry Co store, bound clerks Ben Sauk and Harry Aichaelson, and looted diamonds, rings, and watches worth over 45000 dollars. The robbers, who used the pretense of motive to enter, forced the clerks to reveal a safe after binding them, then fled in an automobile.
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Buletix
Cincinnati
Ident Loan and Jewelry Co
Pete
Ben Sauk
Harry Aichaelson
Saul
Court Fault Blamed in S-4 Loss Off Provincetown
A naval court of inquiry placed blame for the loss of the submarine S-4 off Provincetown on Lt. Comdr John S Baylis and Lt. Comdr R K Jones with Major responsibility on the late Lieut. Commander R Brumby for lacking knowledge of submarine construction. The report urged Brumby be relieved from command and sparked calls for a court martial to hear his defense.
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BR. Ry Tmigh
Brumby
Bramby
Plame
Fentir
Willis Speaks In Youngstown
U S Senator Frank B Willis visited Youngstown to address an American Legion meeting and meet supporters. He denied aiming to handpick Ohio delegates and rejected alleged delegate pressure from supporters of Secretary Herbert Hoover, calling the claims dishonorable. He said he remains a serious candidate for the nomination despite criticism.
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Youngstown
U.S
Frank B. Willie
American Legion
Mes
Willis
Ohio
Commerce Herbert Floerer
Hinried
Sumitary
Hoover
Senate Commerce
Washington
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