French Court Frees Slayer Of Ill Lower
In Littleton California a court weighs mercy and murder as Dr Elmer Blazer defends killing his daughter Hazel who suffered from a severe attack of meningitis. The jury acquits after minutes, noting the act as mercy versus crime. The case recalls Mile. Stanislaw Uminaka who killed her dying fiancé in Paris claiming mercy. The prosecution argues mercy cannot justify taking life.
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NEA
Littleton
Cal
Ota & Friend
Strial Neve
Marold Elmer Mazer
Hazel
Dr. Hlazer
Hazel Wazer
Aunan
Dr. Biazes
Blazer
Rena
Mile
Stanislaw Uminaka
Pod
Jean Alawely
Paris
Zinowski
Greece Seeks Arbitration Pact With Thailand Route
Greece informs the League of Nations it welcomes a Thai arbitration treaty as part of a Western Europe settlement negotiated at The Hague. The move aims to set a compulsory arbitration path and reduce tensions across the region.
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Geneva
Greece
League of Nations
Western Europe
Locartio
Bomb Plant Discovered During Armistice Day Visit
In Calcutta the Earl of Reading, Viceroy of India, attended Armistice Day events when police raided a bomb factory. Eleven natives were arrested as boards were confiscated in the operation.
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Calcutt A
Earl of Reading
India
Ha City
Drivers fined for ignoring closed street notices in city
Authorities crack down on motorists who remove closed street signs and drive through work zones. Two drivers faced court this week, each fined five dollars and warned of harsher penalties for future offenses. One offender kicked the sign and paid five dollars.
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Aleda
Coolidge Lays Wreath on Unknown Soldier Grave Today
Washington reports mark the seventh anniversary of the WWI Armistice. President Coolidge planned a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery on the unknown soldier’s tomb, with the ceremony at 9 p.m. local time and government business suspended briefly. Secretary of War Davis and Secretary Wilbur would accompany the President and Mrs Coolidge, while a twilight service for Woodrow Wilson was to be held at National Cathedral.
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Washington
Coolidge
Arlington National Cemetery
Harding
Davis
War Department
Wilbur
Arlington
Tributa
Wood- Tow Wilson
Washington Cathedral
Jas. ¥. Freeman
Episcopal
James H. Tarlo
Wil Jt
Imbecile Slayer Trial Heads Toward Verdict
In Littleton Colorado 22 jurors weigh Dr. Harold Elmer Blazer's guilt in the death of his 4 year old daughter Hazel. Prosecutor Stone outlines the insanity question while defense argues the act could be seen as sane under Colorado law. Closing arguments loom as Judge Jotington prepares jury instructions.
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Littleton
Col
District Court
Harold Elmer Blazer
Hazel
Wager
Calorada
Arapahoe County
Worda
Joel FH. Stonelata
Samuel Jotingon
Ailonlata
Colorado
Blazer
City Observes Armistice Day With Tributes
Hagerstown observes Armistice Day with flags along main streets and buildings. At 11 o'clock a minute of silence honors the Allies' 1918 moment, as public offices close and many stores and industries shut for the day. An afternoon parade features American Legion members, high school students, and Red Cross workers.
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Hagerstown
Down Town
Coolidge
Ganera
Court House
Wook
American Legion
Demonstrations Against Italians End in Shooting Exchange
In Vienna tensions flare as demonstrators clash with police after protests against an Italian literary society in Epala te Yugoslavia. About 100 shots were exchanged with many wounded reported by dispatches.
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Vienna
Navy
Epalate
Jugo Slavia
Prayers for World Peace Service at St John’s Episcopal
A special Armistice Day service was held at St John’s Episcopal Church this morning. A few moments of prayer were observed for continued national and world peace. Dr Stohl led the vocal prayer for peace not at any price but with justice and righteousness.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Dr. Stohl
Armistice Day Parade Draws Limited Participation
Notable groups including Kiwanis Rotary and the American Legion declined to march in Boston Armistice Day events on November 11. The Federation organized parade plans amid objections to several peace groups and the army corps and scouts were instructed or withheld from marching. Senator Butler criticized the broad use of Armistice Day for non veteran views.
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America Legionart
Eliic Associatinia
Kiwanis
Rotary Duke
Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom
Fellowship of Raconeilsation
Pellowahin of
Youth For Peace
League For Nemoler
Greater Boston
No Danger Of A Coal Famine In This City
Hagerstown reports ample coal supply with steady shipments to dealers despite higher prices. Salt coal pitches up from 5.50 to 7.45 per ton while Pocahontas and run-of-mine coals command about 6 to 7.50 in summer markets. Virginia Pocahontas mine deliveries influence price rises as dealers report ongoing demand.
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Hagerstown
Loral
Sho Elty
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Pocahontas
White Girls in Residence with Negroes Placed Under Charge
Allta Brown Cumberland and Grace Johnson of Baltimore were held for a hearing before Magistrate Bower on a disorderly conduct charge after being found in quarters with a police officer last night.
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Allta Brown
Cumberland
Grace Johnson
Baltimore
Bower
British Remembrance Services Mark Armistice Day Solemnly
London observers marked Armistice Day with a solemn ceremony Vietnam like scale unseen since the war end. Principal services at the Cen tr e featured King George and his three sons laying wreaths one minute before eleven in the presence of Queen Mary and other royals and dignitaries.
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London
Great Teltala
Arnivliva
Cente
Klis George
Mary
Spain
Otter
Roosevelts Hunt Famous Rhinoceros in Asia Expedition
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt, after bagging four Ovis polii sheep, will not return home. They plan another expedition across Kashmir, Central India, and Nepal to seek additions and the famed armored rhinoceros. Nepalese government promises a high reward and world records.
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Ghicago
Theodore
Kermit Roosevelt
Marco Pala
James Stimson Roosevelt
Kashmir
Central
India
Nepal
Cabia
Disordered conduct case in Bowery involves Mason and Preslen
Samuel Mason of Shepherdstown was fined ten dollars after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct at a Bowery lease where Irene Preslen, described as visiting her girlfriend, faced the same charge and a ten dollar penalty was imposed.
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Samuel Mason
Shepherdstown
Bowery
Irene Preslen
Weather expert predicts protracted cold and heavy snows
Weather forecaster Herbert Browne warns of a harsh two year period with heavy snowfall across the United States and repeated cold snaps. He cites below normal solar radiation and sun activity as key drivers, predicting a severe crop year in 1927 and lingering cold into 1928, with storms reaching as far south as Pennsylvania.
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United States
Herbert J. Browna
Cea
Hagin
Fung
Sanier
Will
Crane
Pennsylvania
Browne
Smithsonian Institution
U S Could Strive For Peace Says Legion Leader
Denver message from John R. McQuigg national commander of the American Legion calls for faith with war dead and efforts toward world peace. He urges the United States to join a permanent Court of International Justice and to support universal military service while removing profit and privilege from war to reduce future conflicts.
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Denver
Col.By
Americas
John R. McQuigg
American Legion
United States
Permanent Court of International Justice
America
Quarantine Threat Ups Ante Over Scarlet Fever Spread
Dr H R Kritzer county health officer urged stern action against quarantine violators in Wagera town and Washington county after a surge in scarlet fever cases. Magistrate J Scott Bower was asked to enforce strict quarantine measures and prepare to take drastic steps to halt the breach.
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Wageratown
Washington County
H. R. Kritzer
Pmcer
J. Scott Bower Ard
Dhemicalaga
Wagerstown
Kritzer
Mugla
Rate
Bower
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Harry J. Halseldén
Ile
Stehl
St. John's
Boy Scouts
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