Lawyer Asked About Bribery Plot In Local Liquor Raids
State's Attorney Hulawarty R. Houtette acknowledged receiving information about deputies who aided dry agents in raids and sought bribes to "set matters right" for violators. Two deputies allegedly offered to fix cases for 160 dollars, prompting an internal inquiry and possible questioning by authorities.
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Hulawarty R. Houtette
Hatel
Theveval Bar
Stael
Roulette
Anti
Ye Fa
Indict Teacher Who Said We Were Monkeys
Dayton Tennessee May 25. Thomas Scones a youthful high school teacher was indicted today by the Rhea county grand jury for teaching the theory of evolution in Dayton public schools. The indictment cites violation of the evolution law and accuses him of presenting the theory in class.
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Dayton
Tenn
Sohn
Thomas Scones
Rhea County Grand Jury
Mid Western Crops Wiped Out by Cold
The article reports near total damage to early tomato and bean crops across the Mid-West from a recent cold spell. Agricultural agencies estimate losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars with warnings of further frost. Chicago Weather Bureau noted no frost final weekend, reducing expected crop damage.
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Chicago
Unlil
Mid-West
Weather Bureau
Beean
Penny Has a Fatal Wreck Near Harrisburg
Harrisburg May 26 An overnight collision on the Middle division delayed thru passenger trains and freight movements. Crews worked to clear debris after a midnight wreck that killed one and injured two trainmen, piling an engine and two freight cars in wreckage.
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Harrisburg
Severe storm follows heavy snow and biting wind
Snow and strong northwest winds swept Hagerstown and surrounding areas after a night of storms. A thunderstorm, hail, and freezing rain damaged crops, telephones, and property. Wheat and fruit crops suffered, trees fell, and power and street services faced outages. hail accumulations reached up to three feet in some spots.
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Hagerstown
Howe
Mercury
Rehi
Hall
Truit
Maryland
Germany Would Outlaw All Form of Chemical Warfare
Geneva May 25 Germany sign an international treaty to ban all chemical warfare. German delegates to the arms traffic control conference endorse the move amid U S efforts to prohibit poison gas exports. The proposal follows Germany’s wartime blame for introducing poison gas and parallels existing treaties among the United States Great Britain Japan France and Italy.
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Germany
Geneva
Theodore Ruden
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
Italy
Washington
Accused Slayer Caught in Maine Denies Murder Charge
In Newburyport on May 26, police arrested Tiarry Kirby in connection with the slaying of Miss Alda Clayward and the shooting of her aunt Mrs. Towns, with the Hayward cottage set in Winthrop. Kirby, who admitted identity but claimed innocence, said he found the body and moved it to the cottage to protect someone, promising a full statement later. A search was also under way in Bowdoinham and Wilmington as authorities pursued further leads.
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Newdunypont
Migs
Tiarry Kirby
Alda Clayward
Kirby
Newburyport
Murder Case Taken Up In Walter Wilson Stanton Trial
Testimony in the only murder indictment found by the May Grand Jury will be heard this afternoon in the case of Walter Wilson and Thomas J Stanton, both colored, charged with the murder of Charles Dubarry during an alleged drunken brawl on March 1. A jury was secured before noon, CW Wolt la representing Wilson and Richard J Sweeney for Stanton. Baker was found guilty of possessing stolen goods from C W Kershner’s Roxbury store, convicted by Judge Albert A Doub in Cumberland.
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Walter Wilson
Thomas J. Stanton
Charles Dubarry
CW. Wolt la
Wilson
Richard J. Sweeney
Stanton
Walter
Baker
C. W. Kershner
Roxbury
Laker Iyos
South Mulberry Street
Albert A. Doub
Cumberland
Wagaman
Alleged forgery arrest of Davies in Philadelphia warrant
Davies of North Proa- Doct wtreel was arrested this morning by Officers Ambrose and Reynolds on a forgery charge. A Philadelphia warrant prompted the arrest, with expectation of a parallel complaint from Washington county residents.
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Davies
North
Corn Prices Soar on Cold Wave Crop Loss News
Chicago May 25 Corn prices jumped at the Board of Trade as reports of widespread crop damage from the weekend cold wave reached trading pits. By 11 30 the December lot stood at 97 7 8, up 6 3 4 cents. other deliveries advanced 3 to 4 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Lightning Strikes New Home Causing Major Damage
The new residence of Mr and Mrs Kemp on Sunset avenue suffered heavy damage from a bolt of lightning during a morning storm. Two large holes opened in the east end of the attic or add on structure, burning out electricals and destroying Christmas tree supplies. Estimated damage runs about 260 dollars.
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Pinesburg
South Mountain
Tigimanton
Hagerstown
Downsvilla
Renovola Trace
Mra
Fannie Wy
M. Kemp
Sunset Avenue
Atteco
Netwa
Electricehta
Wife Locked Out In Storm Yesterday
George Inyer faced a drunk and disorderly charge after his wife was locked out during a storm. Court records show a $20 fine or 20 days, with testimony claiming he became unruly, refused her return, and caused a disturbance as neighbors aided. Magistrate warned harsher penalties if repeated.
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George Inyer
Josiat
Iuatica Bower
Pollea Hou
Denies Rumor of Radical Change Soon
Washington May 25 officials deny rumors of a radical shift in debt policy. The Cool ideo administration would act only as a last resort when funding foreign debt cannot be achieved otherwise. No commitment to backing down on seven billion dollars outstanding under the foreign debt act. Rumors stem from discussions in Europe over terms from France and Belgium on wartime loans and reconstruction credits.
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Washington
United States
Coolideo
Canads
Ite
Reht Commission
France
Belsium
M Tae
226 Dead Toll of Jap Quake Telegraphed Toll
Todays Hyogo prefectural report lists 626 dead and 1,000+ injured from the Hyogo Nippon quake with $65,000,000 damage. Kinosaki reports 200 dead and 300 injured. Toyonoka 48 dead and 200 injured. surrounding villages 278 dead and 582 injured as thousands of homes are destroyed or burned.
Lightning Strikes Man After Water Spout Flood Threat
Daniel Lowry of 294 Hager street survived a bolt of lightning while repairing a leaking water spout, leaving him temporarily paralyzed on one side as he recovers. A windstorm yesterday also killed about 90 young chickens near Fale Way, with some legs broken by hail and others drowned.
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Daniel Lowry
Hager Atrecht
Dal
Hta
Coorge Middlehauf
Fale Way
Hall
Not Guilty Lucilly Wanseh at Riverdale jury trial
A Riverdale jury acquits 16 year old Lucilly Wanseh within 24 hours of a fatal shooting that killed Agnes Simick. The case centered on alleged involvement after an argument over friendship with William Wanseh. Wanseh and his wife were wounded by stray bullets but are expected to recover.
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Lucilly Wanseh
Coronee
Riverdiade
Chicago
Agnes Simick
William Wanseh
Wanseh
Wite
Worries Rise Over Polar Flight Leader Amundsen
London reports warn that Roald Amundsen and his party face growing danger as the polar expedition strengthens uncertainty. The steamer Hobby, a support ship, has returned to Wellman Bay without the crew, according to News Agency dispatches from Spitzbergen via Oslo. Attache Hopeful stated in an interview that Captain Amundsen, who led the 1912 South Pole voyage, remains under watchful eyes as plans proceed.
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London
Roald Amuuiinennef
Hobby
Pitrol
Polar
Wellman Bay
Spitzbergen
Oslo
Preatrud
Minundsen
South Pole
Man Sentenced Thirty Days for Drunk Driving Refusal to Pay Fine
Oliver cost Robert Lar of Security was sentenced to 30 days for resisting and failing to pay a 54 dollar fine. Justice How imposed the sentence after the magistrate overruled the drunk driving charge and reprimanded the prisoner for aiding his aged mother. Patrolman Desmond testified Leggett fell several times during arrest and finally was captured after breaking free in an alley near West Washington. his lead was wrapped in bandages.
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Oliver
Robert Largott
Justice How
Tia
Jai
Tian Joseph Desmond
Leggett
Weat
Washington
Patralaan Desmond
Bude Jiho
Bolice Station
Supreme Court Allows Publication of Tax Returns
Washington May 26 The United States Supreme Court ruled today that income tax returns may be published in newspapers The decision upholds publication practices in major papers and reaffirms a long standing policy favoring disclosure in legal notices and public interest reporting
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Kian Sng City Post
Baltimore
President Coolidge Okays Voluntary National Defense Test
President Coolidge approved a voluntary national defense test similar to last September’s exercise. The plan proposes July 4 as the exhibition day, with May 25 as the official note of approval.
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Washington
Coolidge
Beall High School Principal Staley Resigns in 1920
Raymond Staley, principal of Beall High School in Prestburg, resigns effective at year end. He has not announced future plans. Professor Fanley, graduate of Washington County High School, formerly Boonsboro High School principal and Washington County superintendent from 1915 to 1920, is noted in the notice.
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Raymond &. Staley
Beall
Prestburg
Qinte
Ilo
Fanley
Washington County
Boonsboro
Congress-man Langley ill. trial delayed in Washington
Congressman John Langley, slated for trial in the District of Columbia Supreme Court on conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act, was reported too ill for today. A continuance was expected. Langley is said to be at his Kentucky home. He has already been sentenced to two years in a related Kentucky case.
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Washington
John Langley
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Kentucky
Langley
Williams Named As Senator by Governor
Jefferson City, Mo May 25 George H Williams St Louis was appointed U S Senator by Governor Sam Parker this morning Williams succeeds the late Selon P Spencer who died suddenly in Washington on May 18 Storm warning issued for Atlantic coast from Boston to Sandy Brook by the Weather Bureau May 26
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Jefferson City
George H. Willians
St. Tals
Sam Pefker
Williams
Selon P. Spencer
Washington
Weather Bureau
Storia
Boston
Sandy Brook
French Flee As Rif Attacks Drive Outposts
Paris May 25 A foreign office communique says French vacated outposts encircled by Rif tribes, with three outposts in the Totinat sector near Moulayo district. The statement notes strategic posts along the Guarghw river for military purposes and claims Rif forces have suffered heavy losses, over 2000 men since operations began.
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Foraign Office
Tory
Totinat
Moulaywu
Communiqua
Imne
Foreign Office
Paris Midi
Feo
London
Fas
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