Poole Convicted in City Light Plant Case Trial For Attack On Girl
Poole a wealthy Buck Lodge resident in Montgomery County was found guilty by a Frederick County jury of mistreating Irene Mellett. The case moved from Rockville where a prior mistrial occurred and a second jury in Frederick County returned the verdict after deliberations. Sentencing to follow after Christmas. defense sought mercy. A confession obtained during army service was challenged as coerced. three guards indicted for attorney misconduct.
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Poole
Buck Lodge
Montomery County
Irene Mellett
Frederick County
Rockvitts
Red County
Moery
Pooh
Atata
Poul
Waray
Foley
Satvavon
York
Poola
Fas
Former dry chief Anderson freed then rearrested in Ossining
Ossining December 24 former State Superintendent of the Anti-Baloon League William H. Anderson was released from Slugg ing prison and immediately jailed again on two warrants charging grand larceny and extortion. He faced forgery charges with potential one to two years. Ray Lucie Roas, Yonkers pastor, rode in the train car with Anderson as District Attorney critics’ representative attended. Clauds Doub recently sentenced on an appeal.
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Control Weboitat Church
Yonkers
Oaa
Anderson
Paul Kang
Memorial planned for Dr C B Boyle in Hagerstown
Friends and allies of the late Dr Charion B Boyle initiate a movement to erect a public memorial in his honor. Boyle, a prominent physician in Hagerstown, served residents for over 50 years and cared for hundreds, with supporters calling for a lasting tribute funded by a memorial fund.
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Frienda
Aliiteara
Lara
Charion B. Boyle
Tfa Atty
Hla Nfe
Surviven
Phyalaian
Hagerstown
Doyle
Hla Akitl
Nak Phyalaian
Dollatto
Thone
Lone Wolf Acquitted In Prohibition Agent Case
Philadelphia dispatch reports Janes J. Asher known as the lone wolf was acquitted in federal court after a five day trial. He had been charged with killing saloon keeper Pate Yankatukee during a raid on April 27, 1923. The jury deliberated three hours and ten minutes before reaching the verdict. Mr and Mrs Asher left for Washington at once after the trial.
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Philadelphia
Janes JL. Asher
Tong Wolf
Washington, D. C
L Q Trom
Ager
Pate Yankatukee
Asher
Boro
Pederal District Court
Washington
Antietams to Host Santa Claus Toy Morning
The Antietam Fire Co. plans a Santa event tomorrow from 9 to 11 o'clock. Neewaen Ahoashawrn will distribute candy and oranges to every child under 12 for the Christian treat, with GA. Gbidrea wader 1% aid requested.
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Antistam Fire Co
Neiwaen
Quiet Christmas at White House Follows Calving Death
Washington December 24 President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge will have a quiet Christmas this year with only son John at the White House Calvins death six months ago cast a shadow yet they plan an old fashioned New England style holiday no grand dance no tree Mrs Coolidge will devote her time to charity aiding the poor and wartime veterans in hospitals while John and the president keep a low profile for the holiday plans amid sorrowful memories
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Ald
New England
Washington
Mra. Coolidge
John
Probe plane mishap claims four at Norfolk NAS
An inquiry board will convene to determine fault after a naval ambulance plane crashed near Hanson Read Naval Air Station killing four aboard. Two men and a woman narrowly escaped death as the craft plunged into water after taking off. Rescue efforts failed to save Keyser and Wilma who were trapped forward. The plane, built in 1930s design, touched down near the water and overturned shortly after a landing attempt.
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Oped
Hansplon
Naval Air Station
Plana
Gwyn
Wooard
Adr
Willer
Tinawas
Minuwurlog
Gavin
Sava
Keyser
Wilma
Eight Die in Plane Crash Near London
London news reports a United States mail plane crash near Parla today killing eight aboard. The craft reportedly encountered trouble shortly after starting, veered toward the aerodrome, and burst into flames at the ruins two miles from the home airfield. Victims include a man, a woman, and two children among the dead.
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London
Savan
Ben
Jed
Parla
Ae Wall Wa Devon Pasaan
Fittier
Wether Soddow
Reading Would Issue Bonds for Equipment Trust Certificates
Reading Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to sell 8 million dollars of 4 1 2 percent equipment trust certificates. Proceeds would fund the purchase of forty locomotives and about 3 874 freight cars, with additional equipment and supplies to follow.
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Washington
Readling Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commisston
Auio
Pearl White Illness Report From Paris Hotel
Paris dispatch reports silent film star Pearl White gravely ill with appendicitis and unable to be moved from the Crillon Hotel. Mae Waite was also taken ill suddenly. doctors say Waite’s condition is not dangerous but advise hospital care if possible.
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Paris
Pearl White
Miotion Picture Star
Way
Crillton
Misa Waite
County Woman Faces Arrest For Checks
A local woman allegedly passed bad checks at several drug stores, presenting 支 33 charges and obtaining change before disappearing. Police report the frauds affected three outlets. identity disclosed, she faces arrest on related charges.
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Tio
Christmas Greeting to Mail Patrons and Friends
A seasonal note extends warm wishes to readers and patrons, hoping they enjoy Christmas joy and a full measure of happiness during the holiday season.
Way Cleared for Settling Legislation in City Plant Fight
City victor in lawsuit over construction of the City Light Plant as Judge Wagaman indicates dissolution of the injunction. Court of Appeals previously ruled the injunction could end with a permit from the Public Service Commission, which was refused. Legal actions trace back to 1924 and 1928 with municipal authority cited and a continuation noted.
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Frank G. Wagaman
W. B. Littleton
Court of Appeals
Wageman
Publc Surtice Commission
Defend Nnte Bled 40
Oor
Ein Acta
General Assembly
Sskite Land’ Snd
Press groups protest hearings on postal rate rise
Washington reports a vigorous protest before the Joint congressional postal committee as hearings near closure on Sterling Hill rate increases totaling 68 million dollars. Arthur J. Baldwin of the National Publishers Association accused the committee of granting publishers under a week to respond to proposed rate changes by the Post Office Department.
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Washington
Congressional
Sterling Hill
Arthur J. Baldwin
New York
National Publishers Association
Lnmmittes
Postoffice Department
Xmas Spirit Delivers Hope For Boy At Court
Rex Bennett aged one receives a Christmas mercy as Justices Bowers order a stay of transfer to the Bt. Mary Industrial School until he is thirteen. The boy was seen at a hearing and described as recently arriving amid robberies in the city. He is represented by John J. Allen and will remain in custody until after Christmas.
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Christmay
Rex Bennett
Bt. Mary' Industrial School
Justices Bowers
Ho Aity
Hind
Sayoralanys
John J. Allen
White Christmas Still Possible This Season
Forecast indicates a chance of a White Christmas with snow and ice in the mountains and freezing conditions in town. Weather predicts rain or snow tonight and tomorrow with colder temperatures, possibly delaying traffic.
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Norrow
Refused Loan Leads to Robbery at Pawnbroker Shop
Chicago police report a robbery at a pawnbroker after Benjamin Albin refused a loan on a cheap watch. The suspect forcefully seized valuables from the counter and fled as alarms sounded, according to witnesses. No injuries reported at the scene.
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Chicago
Benjamin Albin
Killing Wendell Hoover Arrest Report Shapes Milwaukee Case
Radio salesman Wendell Hoover was arrested after allegedly leaving the home of wealthy Milwaukee broker Royal H. Boss with blood staining. Inside Boss’s house, Mrs. Hosslard was found dead with suspected wounds from a mentioned attacker. Hoover denies involvement.
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Palico
Royal H. Bosshard
Milwaukee
Hosslard
Hoover
Blaze Sweeps Brooklyn Stores Across Block
In Brooklyn a fire and water damage total reached about 1 million dollars across small merchants opposite the Allee Theater. Fire slowed by heavy snow, with losses centering on department stores, jewelry shops, and other small retailers amid a quick but conservative survey of Cheiattas trade impact.
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New York
Dee
Brooklyn
Phemoa
President signs bill to fight new chicken disease
Washington December 24 President Coolidge today signed a bill providing printing and defense funding totaling 190 million dollars to counter the new chicken disease outbreak across several states. It marks the first measure enacted by the current administration since the 68th Congress.
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Washington
Cooildae
Executivea
Long Term For Woman He Loved
In Mt. Vernon Illinois on December 24 a jury convictes Elsie Sweetin and Rev. Lawrence M Hight for the death of Wilford Sweetin. Hight faces prison for life and Sweetin sentenced to 35 years in the State Penitentiary. The verdict was read by foreman H Thurney as Elsie Sweetin wept and asserted that her father’s testimony drove the case but she bears the penalty. The courtroom tension rose as the two defendants awaited the judge’s decision.
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MT. Vernon
Ill
Wilford Sweetin
Elaie Sweeetin
Lawrence M. Hight
Wight
Elale Sweetin
Earlson
Hight
J.C. Kern
Elsie Sweetin
Lawrence Hight
Teay
Etsla
Jules
Keath
Aviia
jFeekera
Anal Sea
Tia
Allies Won’t Quit Cologne In Face Of Threats
Dec 24 story from Pars says the Allies will not evacuate the Cologne district of gorious government as Germany failed to meet obligations. Premier Herriot announced troop withdrawal must await full German compliance in a cabinet memorandum to be shown to the Ambassador’s Council Saturday. The memorandum also notes France holds the same view as in the Batrih note of December 17.
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Gor
Jantarias
Harriot
Germany
Herriot
Ambausador'a Council
France
Famous Stars On Programs Broadcasted New Year's Eve
Metropolitan Opera tenor John Moe Cormick and soprano Guereaia Bari will sing on New Year’s Eve radio programs from WEAR New York and other stations including WCAP WJAR and WOR. The program features additional stars and a lent photograph lineup for the broadcast season.
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John Moe Cormick
Guereaia Bari
Ivole
Metropolitan Opera Company
Will Aing
Radio Tang
Radio Progratms Nf Mlara
Lent
Rufto
Sehipa
Seotst
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Wear
WCAP
Waellington
WJAR
Prordemos
WNAC
Boston
WDBH
Lalgaenend Manu
Bulfato
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C.B. Boyle
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