Oil Politics and the Rush for Russian Supply
Washington and London severed ties with Soviet Russia amid a Russian oil push. Standard Oil affiliates secured Russian crude, signaling a potential price war and U.S. recognition pressure as British concerns over a seven billion barrel supply and Royal Dutch Shell monopoly fears influenced policy.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Covyright
NA Berview, Inc
Washington
Tmusum
Hecnuea Rusela
Uv Royhls
Matruptura
Waalington
Russia
Tig Cancesty
Royal Dutch Shell Communicy
Standard Oil Inter Cate
Anglo-Sevint
Fiuasia
Ivy Lee
Rockfeller
Vacuum Gi Company
Standard
Standard Oil
New York
Boo
Sty Heart Deterding
Hoyal Dateh Shel
Standard of
Troyes
Deterding
Harry F. Sinclair
Angela
Europe
Mediterranean
Butt
New Jersey
Teagle
Chambersburg Considering Ordinance Against Maryland Dealers
Chambersburg officials debate a measure to curb Maryland competition with local merchants. The move targets invading products from Withington County and Hagerstown as the borough seeks to protect local vendors and restore order in the market.
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Chambersbirs
Bovoth
Chambersburg
Maryland
Toator
Mbncihorsburg
Three men get jail terms for contempt in DC case
Washington Feb 22 three men were sentenced for contempt of court connected to the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy case. Sinclair received six months, Day four months, and Burns senior was given a similar term. Burns Jr. aided in shadowing jurors and posted bond readiness as appeals filed. The trio faced further review as the case continued.
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Washington
Unitor
Sinclair Ol
Imlertal
Harry Feineclair
Henry Mason Day
William J. Burns
Hinher
Burns
W. Shermite Burns
Agenccy
Tuntles
Frederick L. Siidons
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Uberty
Sinclair
Tuatpot Dome
Naval
Day
Harrs
Sinclair'n
Bute
Altoonday
Dog Betting Declared Unlawful in Denver Cases
Twelve city employees of the Denver Greyhound Association jailed for 80 days each for alleged Colorado gambling law violations. Judge Samuel W. Johnson found the mobile betting system used at a dog racing meeting illegal, granting most defendants 40 days to appeal. Fines of 100 dollars imposed on each defendant.
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Denver
Denver Greyhound Association
Java
Colorado
Golden
Col
Sumae
W. Johnson
Johnson
Surene Court
Husbands Taking Over Housework in Queens Borough
In Queens, New York, February 22, 193? The Family Welfare Society notes husbands now do housework as it is easier to find men jobs than women. The organization, led by secretary Alda Mills, says relief funds won’t be advanced while wives can earn money.
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York
Syomen
Wera
Queeny
Saya
Affss
Allda If
Mills
Family Welfare Society
Platonic Relations Divorce Grounds Declared Valid
NIENNA Austria Feb 22 A Vienna appellate court ruled that a husband maintaining purely platonic relations with another man and her wife constitutes valid grounds for divorce The court found the wife suffered constant anguish and humiliation and granted her absolute divorce while the husband was ordered to pay costs and monthly alimony
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Nienna
Austria
Vienna
Delauder Indicted for Manslaughter in Potomac Crash
Forney Delauder, 19, of Lei ternburg Dike Tyas, arrested yesterday on an indictment charging manslaughter and gave bond for appearance in court. The indictment stems from the Federal accident on Potomac avenue that fatally injured Mrs. William A. Mullenix of Wood Point. Criminal court convenes for February term tomorrow. Bruce Peck also indicted for shooting Detective Hogst Bowe. Prisoners in custody will be arraigned before Judge Wagaman this afternoon.
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Forney Delauder
Leiternburg
Dike
Tyas
Potomac Avenue
William A. Mullenix
Woodpoint
Delauder
Mullenix
Harper Ballentine
Bruce Peck
Hogst Bowe
Maryland
F. G. Wagaman
Local Lumber Co. Gets A Verdict Against Mrs. Truitt
The court directed a verdict totaling 371.05 in favor of Hagerstown Lumber Co. in two suits against Mrs. May W. Truitt of Tus Ridge Summit. The actions concerned recovery for materials used in buildings owned by Mrs. Truitt on Oh Ridge Summit that were destroyed by a fire on Friday morning.
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Hagerstown Lumber Co
May W. Truitt
Tus Ridge Summit
Lumber Company
Mra
Local butcher sustains severe hand injury
Jacob Tashbaugh of High Street, a local butcher, badly cut his hand yesterday when a trap over a pig house toppled while he was about to butcher. Four stitches were required to close the wound.
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Jacob Tashbaugh
High Street
Coolidge to Help Alexandria Celebrate Washington Birthday
Washington February 23. Virinia officials and Alexandria celebrate George Washington’s birthday with a planned visit by President Coolidge. A statewide show of patriotism includes decor, parades, and a luncheon at Carlyle House, with Virginians and federal officials invited.
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Coolidge
Alexandria
Washington
George Washington
Endo
Churel
Vince Lo Paride Paal
Voatidee
Mys Dole
Torl Carlyls House
Swanson
Glass
Cavity
Virsinia
Realson Waslingston
Tefp
Coo
George Washington Birthday Association
Alexandru
Carlyle Hapse
Washuston
Oldest Iowan dies a church convert at 101
Aurora records celebrate William Shannon nicknamed Waele Billy who turned 101 and became the town’s oldest living resident. Born in Pennsylvania, he lived in Lowell, Iowa and recently moved to Aurora to stay with his daughter Joan Cabb. Baptized at 100 in the First Evangelical Church by Rev. Philip Deusch, he explains he waited to join a church because earlier preachers spoke of hell. He married four daughters and one son, with one daughter and son still alive.
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Aurora
WiLlam Shannon
Pennsylvania
Lowell
Iowa
Joan Cabb
Philip Deuschsr
Tele Billy
A “Schoot Miny'u
Mass executions reported in Canton crackdown
Dispatches from Canton claim that about 1700 alleged communists were executed by Canton troops following a crackdown near the east of the city on February 20. The report cites Chinese authorities and mentions both men and women among the executed.
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Shanchal China
Canton
The
Ely
Pinchot Declines to Seek Republican Nomination
In California on February 23 Gifford Pinchot, former governor, declines to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator. A letter received by A. Fox of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen indicates Pinchot’s decision, as reported by Times.
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Varrisburg
Vormer
Gifford Pinchot
Staten Semuur
Times A. Fox
Et Ebert
Unknown Woman Sought After Dog Bite in New York
Mrs Margaret Dougherty, former maid at the Donaldson home in Douglas Manor Queens, was still unaware her life might be in danger after being bitten by a white poodle two weeks ago. Ads and radio appeals sought her location so she could receive pasteur treatment to prevent rabbies.
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New York
Margaret Dougherty
Withiany Ay
Dons Atdsony
Douglas Manor
Giesns
Donaldson
Lindbergh Leaves for Unrevealed Destination in Monoplane
From St. Louis, Feb 22, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and four passengers departed Laurent-St. Eawle Field in a Ryan monoplane at 10 42 A M heading north along the St Louis Chicago mail route for an undisclosed destination. The exact plan and final destination were kept secret amid speculation over possible concerted aviation views.
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St, Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Laivert-St. Eawle
Selfridges Field
Detroit
Tindbersh
Wilson Signs Cubs Contract In Chicago February
The Chicago Cubs sealed a 1928 contract with star outfielder Wilson who hails from Mivetindburg. Officials note a substantial raise and a likely travel plan to join the squad. The holdout and contract details appear tangled in early reports but indicate Wilson will join as the season approaches.
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Chicago
Yedrick Wilson
Chihcamo Cubs
Rin Tly
Wilson
Couralinu
Teland
Enor
Reed Pleads for Harmony in Platform
In Tulsa Oklahoma, Senator Reed urged party unity during a western campaign stop. He warned against forcing party differences into a platform and attacked tariffs and the administration while calling for honesty in government. He avoided direct reference to prohibition or the League of Nations, recalling Wilson’s era and lobbyists.
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Ulsa
Olla
Sim Derd
Reed
Sweechus
Nat Long
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Washington
Girl May Yet Cheat Noose in Ottawa
The Journal reports Donny Palmer McDonald, sentenced to death for taxi driver murder, is gravely ill with tuberculosis. George McDonald and legal counsel J A Legault arrived to seek a reprieve from Justice Minister Ernest Li point. The paper says Legault denied Mrs Snyder of Chicago as the stove mother and notes the condemned girl is critically ill in a Montreal hospital.
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Ottawa
Unt
Journal Today
Donny Palmer McDonald
George McDonald
Hug Wo Iving
J. A. Legault
IK. C
Montreal
Ernest Lipoint
Dimalde
Legault
Mra. Snyder
Chicago
Weather report from Walls River area warns of lingering cold blast
The report notes subzero conditions with 46 below at Quit ang and White River remaining icy. Observer J A Miller from Keedysride indicates little sign of moderation soon, predicting continued frigid temperatures though a marginal warm spell may arrive tonight.
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J. A. Miller
Keedysride
Walls River
Quitang
White River
Letters Carried by Lindbergh Route Reaches St Louis
Three letters mailed by air from St Louis to the Colonel Lindbergh route were received. The envelopes were discreetly prepared and bore official markings as the mail was sent toward Therroi, with the officer noted to be covered in mist and a sighting of a Noraeshoos stump on one missive.
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Mekue
Ladbergh
St. Louis
St. Louly
Lindbergh
Commends Toad and Volstead in Eastling Tex
A fragment notes praise for efforts linked to Prohibition enforcement. It mentions a person from Eastling Texas and a remark about thirty one years without a drink, praising restraint while hinting at an obstacle to enforcement. The tone resembles a late 19th or early 20th century small town notice.
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St, Paul
Valsten
Eastling
Tex
William Rourke Aims for Six Democratic Positions in Chicago
Fez 22 (P) William Rourke coal dealer claims lead as champion candidate for six Democratic offices on the April primary ballot in Chicago. He collected petition names by personal effort and would slate himself for multiple posts, including State Representative, State Auditor, Congressman At Large, and various local party roles.
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Chicago
Fez
William Rourke
Ghlings
Candl
Baveoth Placs
Rourke
Aglion
Bol
Ward
Policeman Links Robbery Motive in NYC Woman’s Death
Morristown New Jersey February 22 police believed robbery drove the deadly fire that killed two women identified as Margaret Brown 40 a former governess in a Park Avenue New York home and another woman. Brown allegedly left with 8000 in bonds and 1000 in cash but neither was found on her clothing. Det Lt Ross proposed she was attacked robbed in New York and brought to New Jersey in a car. The clothing was soaked with gasoline and slackage. (Continued on Page 24)
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Morristown
N. J
Margaret Brown
Fashionable Park Avenue
New York
Pred Hoff
Detectiveen
Morris County
Mise Brown
James P. Gillespie
Ross
New Jersey
Father and four children burn to death in Pittsburgh fire
A two story house fire in Pittsburgh killed a father Konstance Kazokeiwicz 45 and four children Steven 10 Philip 18 Mildred 11 Stanley 7. Ten others were rescued as icy streets delayed firefighters nearly an hour after discovery by a passerby. Louis 21 was seriously burned and rescued. the mother was absent when the blaze started in a crowded apartment with boarders.
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Pittsburg
Konstance Kazokeiwicg
Steven
Philp
Mildred
Stanley
Kazokelwicz
Louis
Divorce Suit Moves Forward in 1995 Marriage Case
Fannie M M Spiker filed a divorce suit against Pradt alleging statutory grounds. The couple married in 1995 and the trial continues. Separately, Fannis R Charles’s damage suit against Norfolk and Western Railway Co remains before a jury at noon. Indications point to a jury decision later today.
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Fannie MM
Spiker
Alior
Usy
William C. Bovey
Pradt
Sriker
Fannis R. Chalrs
Norfolk and Western Railway
Man Held On Theft Charge After Chicken Heist
Tohn Campbell, a colored man, was held to await court on a $500 bond for May court after being arrested this morning by Justice Richard Duffey on a charge of stealing chickens. He had two aliases and was found in possession of stolen poultry, with several days of detention preceding.
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Tohn Campbell
Richard Duffey
Alon Sohel
Mechanical man a big aid to housewives says Wensley
Dr B G Wensley of Westinghouse envisions a future where a housewife uses a televox to order windows closed and manage home tasks by telephone. A device demonstration in New York shows a talking, electric sweeper controlled through wires, with future plans for a visual attachment and voice commands.
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New York
B. G. Wensley
Tis Westinghouse Electric Company
Courke
Washington
Ian
Aman
Kuzea
Wensley de Mavea
Wensley
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