Griffis Freed From German Prison After Public Pressure
Corliss H Griffis ex American officer was released from a German prison after 21 months for attempting to kidnap Grover Bergdoll. A monster petition with 2 500 000 signatures aided the pardon and release, amid cautions over other wartime cases. Griffis and accomplices had tried to seize Bergdoll in a Mosbach hotel last August.
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Washington
Corliss H. Griffis
Grover
Fizn
Darlin
Frederek ‘Terhoff
Amer Vd
Tctal
Oritla
American Travel
Melat
American Legion
Hres
Bergdoll
Mosbach
Bond posted in assault case involving Ezra Chapman
Robert Burger posted $500 bond this morning for a hearing tomorrow at 2 o clock on charges of assault against Ezra Chapman, an employee of the Municipal Electric Light Plant. The incident occurred in an alley behind the Orphans’ Home. Burger and his brother Harry faced a preliminary hearing today before Justice Liat. Maryland Surety and Trust Company stock sale netted $9,305, with $3,550 incorrectly reported yesterday.
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Robert Burger
Ezra Chapman
Harry
Chapman
Burger
Justice Liat
Gite Maryland Surety and ‘Trust Company
Tueaday
U S Becoming More Thrifty Despite Holiday Spending
Washington reports Americans growing thriftier as savings deposits rose 870 million dollars in 1923. Bank savings accounts climbed from 6.336 to 6.913 billion, showing resilience despite post holidays spending.
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Washington
America
Federal Reserve Board Today
River ferry carried off by ice gorge disruption endangers regional travel
A river ferry broke loose from its cable amid an ice gorge and was swept downstream about two miles. No one was aboard at the time and it anchored near Black Rock after the craft could not be recovered until spring. The accident will force local residents to detour about twenty miles to reach nearby towns. Operator O. C French noted the incident caused significant inconvenience to river users relying on the ferry between iDig Pool and Cherry Ram.
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iDig Pool
Cherry Ram
O. C French
Potomag
Ita
Hancock
Leary Ite
Black Rock
Muscle Shoals May Change Hands to New Operator
Washington reports Muscle Shoals faces private ownership as House Military Affairs holds secret sessions to decide transfer. Ford leads bids for the plant with a 100 million dollar lease and aims to produce 40 000 long tons of fertilizer and 260 090 tons of nitrates annually for Carmara at cost.
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Washington
1.N.S
Muscle Shoals
House Military Affairs Committee
Inter Gale and Tanan
Weney Ford
Associated Southern Power Cotnaules
Tennesses Festele Power Company
Blon If
Hooker
Niagara Tafts
Hooker Electro Chemical Company
Ford
Fall Suffers Nervousness Amid Senate Hearing
Albert Fall, ex Secretary of the Interior, suffers nervous exhaustion and is in precarious condition. Four physicians testified before a secret Senate Public Lands committee hearing, with remarks that Fall cannot travel to Washington soon, suggesting the bedside visit if examination is needed.
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Washington
Albert
Fall
Interior
Senate Public Lands Committee
Hhe
Remanded to Jail on Larceny Charges by Justice Flalm
A. G. Rogers was remanded to jail in default of bail set at 300 dollars for larceny of a bicycle after a morning hearing before Justice Flalm. He had been in jail on larceny of an automobile and could not post bail on the bicycle charge while awaiting Grand Jury action on the second charge.
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A. CG
Rogers
Guard Allied Experts In Germany
Police protection was assigned to members of the first committee of international reparations experts led by General Dawes arriving from Paris. The mission is seen as hopeful, though some papers fear fanatical reactions, necessitating guards and hotel security. Dawes moves quickly to begin work.
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Ay International Werra Servier
Berlin
Chas. G Dawes
Paris
Deutsche Zeitung
Dawee
Miners to debate wage question at convention
United Mine Workers delegates in Indianapolis opened a lengthy session after approving constitutional changes. The fiercest dispute centers on striking from President John J. Lewis the power to appoint field workers and organizers, a battle shaping the convention that began more than a week ago.
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Dy International News Service
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers Convention
John J. Lewis
Feld
Organi Erg
Boys Taken Away for Induction to St Mary's School
Sheri Duffey went to Baltimore this morning to take Wille Myers Madison avenues and George Walters Vine Street to St Mary's Industrial School. The boys were sentenced to the institution until they are 31 years old after charges of larceny last week.
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Sheri
Duffey
Baltimore
Wille Myers
Madison
Bank Robbery in Jesper District by Two Bandits
Early today two armed men robbed Farmers Bank of Jesper, 20 miles from the city, taking 20 000 after tailing the cashier inside. They fled in a car, heading from the scene. Also reported, a daughter was born to James J. Davis and wife at the Labor Department, the second child of the secretary.
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KOS Bank
Dy International Neng Service
Chattanooga
Tuan
Farmers Bank of
Jesper
Teno
Ny Tareenarisaas
Washington
Jan. J
Labor
Mra
James J. Daris
Davia
Tadsr
Crowell case tossed after indictment fails to show facts
Washington January 30 Justice Hohllog sustains demurrer in army cantonment conspiracy cases involving Benedict Crowell former secretary of war and six co defendants The indictment alleged 80 million worth of contracts under the cost plus system without competitive bids The ruling follows the Harness Co Parkersburg decision and signals possible end to other war fraud prosecutions charged as political—whether pursued remains unclear
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International Rewa Service
Washington
Hohllog
District Supermme
Army
Benedict Crowell
Delatant
Wilson
Hedas
Frank J. Hogan
Groner
Parkersburg
Reven
Harness Co
Crowell
Another War Looms For Ireland
Belfast dispatch reports looming conflict on the Ulster border as Irish Free State forces mobilize artillery airplanes and armored cars amid a boundary conference in London. Commandant Nixon of the Ulster constabulary notes southern Ulster near the Free State border is briefing with heavy weapons and armored equipment.
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International
Belfast
Ulster
Beleg
London
England
Nixon
Ulster Constabulary
Ulster Free Brate Lina
Earthquake Shakes Zara Dalma Area Causing Panic
An earthquake shock hit Zara and Dalma today, triggering widespread panic. Hundreds fled to nearby fields as fires and buildings suffered damage amid unclear casualties and initial reports of property loss. Local authorities urged calm and inspected affected structures.
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International
Mena Service
Roma
Jan
Aavere
Zara
Dalmara
Ife
Tate
Pastor Quits Ministry Amid Charge Over Modern Salary
In Pittsburgh on January 30 a German Evangelical Protest ant Church pastor resigns after four years amid factional disputes and criticism of his attempt to earn a living by Insurance sales real estate and music teaching. Henry Fox, former Erie pastor, will leave May 1 to devote full time to selling house furnaces. Trustees passed a vote of confidence after charges he neglected the Sunday School and pursued outside interests.
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Pittsburgh
Henry Fox
Erie
Little Woman Wins Again Against Three Big Men
In Hagerstown a serialized episode shows Mrs. Mary Wyncoop resisting debt collection by Max Reuben of Reliable Furniture and two draymen. A chair is moved, then returned after Mrs. Wyncoop voices sharp objections. The incident ends with the furniture staying, adding to her ledger.
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Hagerstown
Mary L. Wyncoop
Tess Wyncoop
Max Reuben
Reliable Furniture Company
Reuben
Wyncoop
Iden
Withhold Pay For Lawyers
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to withhold the $100,000 House appropriation for a special counsel to investigate naval oil gases from President Coolidge. The amended House bill would require any counsel employed under the resolution to be appointed with Senate advice and consent, and passage by the Senate was assured.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Coolidge
House
Senate
Backed by Anti-Saloon League chief fights conviction
Wm H Anderson a New York league superintendent faces reversal efforts after a jury convicted him of forgery. Backers plan an immediate appeal to higher courts and seek to delay sentencing set for February 3. Four more indictments for larceny and extortion are possible, DA Banton noncommittal.
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New York
Antsaloon League of
Wm. H. Anderson
Ciry
Anderson
Andarson
Sing] Sing
Banton
Broadway
Join 'T. King
League
Bitter Senate debate on oil leases and scandals
The Senate erupted in bitter debate over the Teapot Dome and Elk Hills oil leases amid Norris Nebraska Republican charges that the transfers by a Harding era executive order were unauthorized. The clash targets Secretary Denby and Attorney General Daugherty as Congress moves to pursue Doheny and Sinclair interests and press prosecutions.
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Washington
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Teapot Dome
Elk Hills
Sinclair and
Doheny
Harding
Navy
Interior Department
Nortis
Congress
Denby
Geneval
Daugherty
Coolidge
Doheny and
Glncair
Held for Court on Non-Support Case
E G Smith was held under 200 dollar bond after morning appearance before Justice Bitner on non support charges. State's Attorney Roulette prosecuted. Oswald and Oswald represented the defendant. Testimony showed Smith, a World War veteran, kept his wife at his parental Halfway home and provided little money for her or the baby. the wife left recently seeking court action for support.
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Smith
Bitner
Roulette
Oswald & Oswald
Aha
Ahso
New British Regime Seeks Allied Unity
London reports Premier MacDonald leading Britain’s new labor government seeks renewed entente with France. He and Premier Poincaré exchange letters aiming to settle tensions and advance cooperation. Tolncara also signals conciliatory opening, with MacDonald potentially attending a Franco British peacemaking conference.
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London
I.N.S
MacDonald
Great Britain
France
Europe
Poincare
Tolncara
Lonp
Agrio Peenete Rontervice
Ray Foe
Young Stribling Wins From Shade in Georgia Match
News item reports Young Stribling defeating Shade in Atlanta with earlier rounds and score not fully legible. Names referenced include W. G. Lint and Georgia associates. event dated January 9 with unclear year. Readable fragments indicate a boxing or athletic competition concluded in Georgia, with both contenders from Atlanta and New York connections.
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Atlanta
Bofora
W. GL
Sint
Ing
Georgia
Wight Bearrmelsht
New York
Georgy
HM Tong Wes
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