Oil magnate acquitted in bribery case by federal court ruling
Judge Testis W. Hardie sustained a demurrer and upheld the Territorial Thence tax on nonresident trollers at 250 per year. The decision, citing Alaska case law and the Madyik v Alaska Pacific Fisheries precedent, confirms the tax as constitutional and not arbitrary or a confiscation, preserving revenue for the territory's development.
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Pedreal District Court
Testis W. Hardie
Lipo Ub
Fini
Miabatitt
Alaska
Ip & Busines
Harding
Supreme Court
Madyik
Alaska Pacific Fishories
Congress
United States of Europe Seen as Emerging Economic Fact
Paris observers report a nascent global economic reality called the United States of Europe. Though not formally constituting a constitution yet, the European confederation is viewed as a growing economic force with potential political repercussions. Quiet meetings between French and German representatives signal a rapprochement aimed at aligning economic and social interests across nations.
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Paris
United States of Europe
Europe
Pronet
Germany
France
Governor considers aid for parents of three sets of twins
In Jefferson City on March 22 Mr and Mrs Willum Brown of St Louis urge state aid for citizens with three sets of twins. They claim government help is warranted when families bear multiple twins and the governor responds that such parents probably should be helped.
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Jefferson City
Willum Brown
St. Louis
Caulfield
Today’s Stock Quotations From New York and New Jersey
Alaska Juneau mine shares quoted today at 1. Alleghany 14. American Tea 40. Ausconda Whit? Bethlehem Steel 103. Central Alloys FTV. General Motors 47. Gold Dust 42. Granby 56. Grigs by Grunow 18. International Har d Tester 9¢. Kennecott 68. Mis wourt Pacific. National Acme 244. Phebird 22. Radio 40. Standard Brands 24. Standard Oil of California 64. Montgomery-Ward 39. Humble ON 196. United Corporation 38. Steel 1474. U. 6. New Jersey 68.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
Alleghany Corporation
American Tee
Ausconda
Bethlehem Steel
Central Alloys Ftv
General Motors
Gold Dust
Granby
Grigsby Grunow
International Hard Tester
Kennecott
Mis Wourt Pacific
National Acme
Phebird
Radio
Standard Brands
Standard
Tariff Bill Program Outlined by Senate
Washington March 22 Republican leader Wasson outlined a Senate diagram for completing amendments to the tariff bill with a postponement of a final vote until Monday. The plan suggests a staged process to finish changes and bring the measure to a close.
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Senate
Washington
Eadir Wasson
Druggists Indicted by Grand Jury in Jamaica Case
In Louisa on March 22, the first indictments linked to a paralysis outbreak were returned by a Grand Jury. Four defendants face charges of selling ginger for illegitimate uses. The probe followed reports of 30 to 40 paralysis cases and testimony on salt ginger extract in tonic preparations.
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Louisa
Jamaica
Wealthy ex banker arrested in peculiar dental case
St Louis March 22 Berity aged 60 a wealthy retired bank president held on charges of practicing dentistry without a license and common assault. Accused by Mirawale Rankin 25 of posing as a skilled dentist and extracting three teeth without permission after she allowed him to clean them. Bentley admitted dentistry was an unprofessional hobby since retirement ten years ago and said some patients do not appreciate his dentistry.
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ST. Louis
Egin Beritry
Baeter Toyet
Springfield
Missouri
Rentiny 18
Mirawale
Rankin
Bentley
Kaiser
Soldiers rout bandits after daylong fight near Haichow
In northern Klangsu Province near Haichow 1000 bandits and 2000 soldiers clashed. One hundred bandits and 59 Chinese men were killed with hundreds wounded. Advices say the soldiers routed the bandit hordes after an all day battle as the raiders looted and killed across the region.
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Shanghat
Haichow
Klangsu
Judge Thatcher Confirmed by Senate as Solicitor General
Washington March 22 Judge Thomas Day Thatcher of New York has been confirmed by the Senate to be Solicitor General succeeding Chavits Evans Hughes.
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Washington
Thomas Day Thatcher
New York
Senate
Chavits Evans Hughes
Played Trick Once to Often He Drowns
Julio Martinez habitually came home intoxicated and his wife scolded him for drinking. He began sticking his head into a deep pool to “clear his thoughts” and revive himself. After several days the cold water revived him enough to fool his wife into thinking he was reforming. Last night he leaned too far, lost balance, and drowned in the pool near his home in Mexico City on March 22.
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Mexico City
Julio Martinez
Julio
Blond gunwoman Mrs Schroeder found guilty of murder
In Newcastle Pennsylvania on March 22 a jury convicted Mary Schroeder aged 21 of first degree murder in the December death tied to a highway parole pact. The judge sentenced the defendant to the death penalty as required by law. Schroeder showed no flinch as the verdict was returned and was led from the room. She had been arrested in Arizona before being brought back for trial.
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Newcastle
Penn
Miry
Inone Schroeder
Aasconted
Prars
Philo
Drop in Exports Affects Wheat Prices
Government figures show North American wheat exports between August 1 and February 21 fell to 179,000,000 bushels from 259,000,000 the prior year, contributing to the current wheat price decline. World shipping in the period dropped to 365,090,000 tons from 548,000,000, with Danubian and European nations limiting imports to protect domestic farmers.
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North America
Sam R. McKeivie
Sues for damages in slander case awarded one cent
Bakersfield March 22 A Superior Court jury awarded Chester Page an one cent damages award against his wife Eyda E Page in a slander suit. The jury deliberated five hours after Page had asked for 220000.
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Bakersfield
California
Superior Court
Chester Page
Eyda E. Page
Sander
Expense Account of Delegation to London Wanted
Washington March 22 Senator Bleast introduces a resolution awaiting State Department report on expenses of the American delegation to the London Naval Conference. He opposed the conference, arguing little would be accomplished and that public costs should be disclosed.
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London
Washington
Senator Blea
State Department
Bleast
Uef
Doheny Acquitted in Bribery Case in Washington
In Washington on March 22 Edward L. Doheny was acquitted of bribing Albert B. Fall over the Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve lease. Justice Hitz instructed the jury that Fall could be guilty while Doheny was not. The eight day trial saw lengthy arguments and detailed presentation from both sides.
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Washington
Edward L. Doheny
Albert
Fall
Justice Hitz
Albert B. Fall
Doheny
Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve
650 Marines Ordered Home From Nicaragua
Washington March 22 President Hoover ordered the withdrawal of about 650 Marines from Nicaragua in line with a policy to remove Marines from foreign soil as quickly as safety allows. When carried out the force on duty will total 65 officers and 886 Marines remaining in Nicaragua.
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Washington, D. C
Nicaragua
Hoover
Navy Department
Prussian Police Tighten Rules on Traffic Violators
BERLIN March 22 Road hogs pedestrians and other trespassers on Prussia s public highways meet strict police discipline. Last year police prosecuted over half of offenses for traffic transgressions involving wheels or feet. Traffic officers ordered to enforce street discipline with Berlin pedestrians fines more than doubled from the prior year and some cases allowed installments.
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Berlin
Prussia
Club Women Eye Denver Election Amid Limited Contest
Washington reports the biennial convention in Denver this June will likely re-elect four officers. The treasurer post is the only open seat with Mrs. Edward Hammett of Wisconsin the sole announced candidate. Each federation shows support for current leaders Mrs. John F. Sippel, Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole Aga, Mrs. Eugene Lawson, and Mrs. Henry C. Talor.
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Denver
Federation
Usu
Imosuty
Anwd Hbeir
Maryland Federation
John F. Sippel
Massachusetts
Grace Morrison Poole Aga
Oklahoma
Eugene Lawson
Town Federation
Henry C. Talor
Edward Hammett
Wisconsin
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