Kidnapper Hotering Confesses as Mob Rampages in Owosso
Adolph Hotering a 4% year old church deacon in Owosso Michigan confessed to kidnapping and dismembering Dorothy Schneider though he says the motive is incomprehensible to him. A mob gathered, police escorted him to Lansing for safety, and crowds later attacked the jail prompting national guard deployment. police reported the mob was dispersed after midnight. Hotering’s confession followed neighbor testimony and police pursuit led to his arrest.
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Adolph Hoterling
Owosso
Mich
Dorothy Schneider
Boon
Te Atate
Lansing
State Reformatory
Joni
Tony
Dricubate
Motelling
Wotelling
Schneider
Shockey Petitions To Open Judgment in Bank Case
I Slackey of Franklin County petitions Judge Davison to open judgment in the case of the Smuths burg Bank of Washington County v J N Hoover A C Spleman and H H Slackey. The judgment for 1150 was entered after a promissory note. The petition asks why the prayer should not be granted and shows cause. Judge Davison signed an order to show cause.
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I Slackey
Frankli County
Tag
Davison
Smuthsburg Bank of
Washington County
J. N. Hoover
A. C. Spleman
H. H. Slackey
Shookey
TN. Hoover
Daviton
Shots Fail To Halt Prayers
In Tralee County Kerry Jan 17 a revolver fired into the Crean home during daily prayers. The shots barely missed the family as they knelt, embedding in the wall opposite the window. The attack, linked to a local agrarian dispute, left the Crean family continuing their devotions.
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Tralee
County Kerry
Irlath Free State
John Crean
Crean
Neeling
Tax Reduction Bill Placed on Sidetrack
Washington officials report the Senate finance committee voted to delay action on the $20 million tax reduction until after March 16. Senator Simmons of North Carolina urged immediate consideration, but a 12 to 9 party-line vote with Republicans backing delay. An early conference was planned to map strategy for bringing the measure to the floor. Senator Smoot said Republicans will maintain unity to stall the bill, keeping administration tax-cut provisions separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seimter Simmons
North Carolina
Simmong
Nuto
Smoot
Thieves Steal Fresh Meats in Pinesburg Area
Four hogs and six old hogs plus other meat were stolen Sunday along the Williamsport Cleary Spring road near Pinesburg. Neighbors reported the burglary and authorities are checking several suspects. The meat valued at about 200 dollars was taken from Miller’s empty house where the carcasses were kept.
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Willamsport-Cleakspring
Pinesburg
Bir
Miler
Miller
Danl Carl Is Returned Home After Hospital Stay
Daniel M. Grrl, brother of County Commissioner Edwin Carl, has returned home after four months in a hospital. He was badly injured when hit by a car four months ago, necessitating amputation of his right leg. His condition is gradually improving but remains painful. Robert and Michael Jones, youths from Tilghmantown, were fined for drunkenness in Juvenile Court, Harry E. Snyder presiding. Robert $25 and Michael $10. They had appeared after a nine week delay.
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Daniel M. Grrl
Edwin Carl
Thin City
Ratumnad
Carl
Hit Aid
Robert
Michasl Jones
Tilghmantol
Harry EB. Snyder
Senate moves to oust Smith over quiz refusal
The Senate debates declaring the Smith seat vacant after he refused to submit to a quiz and hear arguments. The Reed committee reports favoring vacancy, with pressure to appoint a successor while Smith’s allies contest the move.
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Senate
Smith
Wastliington
Culley
Ly Smith
Mitvals
Bea
Wea Corpora
Mitnels
Watchman Struck Down in Shippensburg Robbery
Banta Ferry, 58, a crossroad watchman for the Pennsylvania Railroad, was assaulted in his bedroom by a robber roaming Miss Bertha Perry’s home in Shippensburg. He was struck with a blunt instrument, knocked down, and later sought help as police searched for the assailant, who fled the scene.
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Banta Ferry
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
Rattrand
Alasgerstown
Perry
Bertha Perry
Hin Wae Fou
Local man suffers leg fracture near rail station
A man named Mervin Marshall was injured when he collided with a trespasser near the railway station. He was taken to a hospital after the incident, which occurred several days ago, and authorities are investigating the circumstances.
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Mervin Marshall
Army Finds A Perfect Man For Recruitment
Washington January 17 Army recruiting officials announced Sergt. Herbert E. Smith aged 27 5 feet 6 inches 13 stone weight 100 percent on mental moral and physical exam. He is a newlywed from Newark married to his childhood sweetheart and is noted as a non drinker who smokes a pipe.
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Washington
Lurrow
Herbart E. Smith
Tragic New York Shooting Ends in Family Deaths
Salvador Gules of Corona Long Island killed his wife and two children with a double barreled shotgun and then shot himself. Antoinette 12 and Salvatore 5 were in critical condition. Bana 12 was wounded. The motive cited is a quarrel with his wife.
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New York
Salvador Gules
Corona
Long Island
No Alimony Agreement Fails In Court In Chicago
In Chicago on January 17 a judge ruled an agreement to demand alimony by a husband and wife is against public policy. The court decision, presented in the case of Mrs. Alice Cottwald, addresses a prenuptial style arrangement and its enforceability. The ruling emphasizes that such promises cannot bind both parties to alimony payments.
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Chicago
Good Husband Must Be Good Provider in Newstones
In New York on January 17 a discussion emerges about the essential duty of a husband to be a reliable provider. Long Island views are mixed as sources note opinions from Astoria and nearby areas regarding marital roles and economic responsibility.
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New York
Long Island
Jamon BH
Walker
Astoria
Peasby Turing
Jona
Stranger Robbed After Staying Overnight in West Franklin
James Recher of West Franklin street told police a Nashville Texas youth named George McKay, a former WarderLitt University student, stayed at his home after being given shelter. Recher woke to find $24 missing from his trouser pockets and described the man as about 29, six feet tall, wearing a green slicker and a cap with "UW" on the front.
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James Recher
West
Franklin Street
Hbm
George McKay
Nashville
Texas
WarderLitt University
Recher
Miners Rescued After Coal Collapse in Hazleton
Nine miners were rescued after being buried more than 12 hours in a Hazleton coal mine. They were listed as doing well the day after the collapse, which trapped workers about 700 feet below the surface near Oneidler. Local relatives had awaited news through the night as rescuers worked.
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Hazleton
Eur Horn
Ani
Couto
Negro fined on whiskey charge in city court
A colored man Samuel Mason was fined for whiskey violations at a Church Street establishment. Others named Enmuert Jonon James Clayton and Clavelion Dillard were bound over for trial on robbery charges involving a Kodak camera, with no further details provided.
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Samuel Mason
Churchtreet
Frank Ke Mor
Chambersburg
Neproes
Tim
Enmuert Jonon
James Clayton
Clavelion Dillard
Milroy
Tired Of Waiting To Marry Prompted Notice Filing
Boston January 17 Miss Gertrude R Novak beautician filed notice of intention to marry Dr Robert Blamond at City Hall. Hours later officials were told she acted without authorization as she said she was tired of waiting.
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Boston
Jan
Gertrude R. Novak
City Hall
Robert Blamond
Miss Novak
Shippensburg man shoots head with shotgun in home tragedy
George J. Kelly aged 46 killed himself with a shotgun in his Shippensburg home Saturday evening. Coroner Ruch ruled death by own action after an inquest. A letter to relatives indicated Kelly feared and recalled executions he had learned about. He left a wife and two daughters. authorities noted no clear motive despite suspected links to recent events.
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George J. Kelly
Shippensburg
Txelley
Hagerstunn
Ruch
Carlisle
Keley
Rusmurei
bin Whiow
Kelly Wig Na Uelo
Cawstroat
West Franklin
Aviator Drops Yeast On Town Saving Day
Orofin o, Idzho, Jan 17 UP Oroting was back to normal today after an aviator circled the community and dropped 43 pounds of yeast saving it from a breadless city. The town cut off from rail and highway communication since Thursday due to trade. with 1000 inhabitants it faced no yeast and only one loaf of bread. A Spokane aviator delivered the necessary yeast yesterday and last night was devoted largely to baking bread.
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Orofino
Idzho
Oroting
Orofina
Coolidge on Way Back from Latin America
Cuba said President Coolidge would depart Havana aboard the cruiser Memphis for Key West after bid greeting in Havana. He and Mrs. Coolidge delivered a goodwill message in person, the first by an American executive to Latin America. The president would travel home to Washington via a special train after a farewell stop at Jackson. Hughes and others would represent Washington in the six week conference.
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Calvin Coolidge
Havana
Gerardo
Guba
Coolidge
Takas
NEA
Atlanta
Georgia
New York
Cuba
Cooliidge
Hint
Nerlahn Oye Reid
Memphis
Kay West
Onl
Morro Castle
Havann Harbor
Cuban National ‘Palace
Key West
Washington
Jackson'lle
Ivan
Hughes
Charles] Evans Hughes
Upme
Rel
Spring Signs in New York At Botanical Garden
New York January 17 reports show buds and early growth as spring begins at the New York Botanical Garden. Dr N Le Britton, director in chief of the garden, issued a brief statement today noting the unusual early development in the grounds.
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New York
Daito
New York Botanical Garden
N. le. Britton
The
Sarde
Five Major Fires Hold One Suspect in Capital
Five major fires stirred Washington last night with firs alarms and fake alarms, drawing help from nearby cities. A temporary psychiatric patient at Walter Reed, John Jacob Fisher, 29, was held for investigation after witnesses reported suspicious fire box activity at a grain elevator in the Takington area. Fires occurred at Woolworths on Pennsylvania Avenue, produce stores near Central Market, a stain store on H Street NE, and a chamber-yard at 14th and WV Streets NW. No fatalities reported.
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Washington
National
Virginia
Maryland
Walter Reed Hospital
John Jacob Fisher
Wattaburgh
Fisher
Tckington
Fourth
Streets
Woolworth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ninth
Tenth Streats
Center Market
Blockawey
H ‘Street
Unter Station
Hunber-Yard
14Th
WV Streets
Baltimore Pays Debt and Aids Washington Fire Fight
Baltimore firefighters rushed to Washington to aid in a devastating blaze that damaged the business district while the city repaid a long standing debt. The 1904 history notes the shared effort as 75 men from Baltimore answered the call, travelling 40 miles in the night.
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Baltimore
Washington
Balimore
Baltimore Department
National Capital
Ill-Fated Flights Linked to Engine Failures and Gas
Reports from MMW VOR on January 17 describe attempts by Chnrotten pilots to reach safety, with Whin attributing disappearances to engine trouble and gas. Roger Q Williams recounted another test, noting that the plane landed heavy with fuel and ruptured. He warned that fuel dump could reduce risk, but engine failure would likely doom the craft.
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Chnrotten 13
Chawberla
Wad
Cormpmin
Roger Q. Williams
Daraton
Gsrolind
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Simmons
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Sounta Rawers
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Lawrence Perry
Army
Stranger
Janes Recher
George Kelly
Snyder-Gray
Dedson Pryor
Lertling
Dnilthsburs
Ralph Malidonian
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Aviator
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