Silk Bandits to Manchester Conn Murder Case
Connecticut requisitions Governor Edge orders return to Manchester for L Bessler Michael J McDon John Neuss alleged killers of Wil l Madden at Manchester January 28 while attempting to steal from Cheney Brothers Men held in Hudson County Jail to be transported by State Police Captain Robert T Hurley Frank Murphy fourth man seeks federal habeas hearing Patrick J Sullivan warden Murphy claims alibi in Hudson County jail release timing disputed Weiss reportedly confessed involvement in the murder.
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Cheney Brothers
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Hudson County
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Frank Murphy
Patrick J. Sullivan
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Weiss
Military courts probe seeks power to overturn verdicts
Acting Judge Advocate Samuel T. Ansell urged Congress to pass the Chamberlain bill granting broader powers to the Judge Advocate General to review and set aside unjust military verdicts. Senator Weeks pressed the committee to limit testimony to the merits, saying too much has been shown about abuses in the current system.
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Largest sale of U S Emergency Fleet ships planned
Washington Feb 15 The United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation intends to sell its wooden sea going vessels and most wood and steel ships after a three day conference between Chairman E N Hurley and Fleet Corporation director general Charles Pier. Sale terms mirror nearly the war cost of construction with private Pacific coast interests having offered close to that sum.
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Eisner Attacks German Press Over Bavaria Crisis
Munich reports Kurt Eisner socialist premier of Bavaria blamed the German press for Germany's possible collapse. He urged journalists be ousted and delegates cheered his stance, prompting the press gallery to be cleared amid the uproar.
Too Tired to Work Trialed with Wake Pills
An advertisement from Schenck & Son of Philadelphia promotes Mandrake and Wake Pills to combat morning weariness and torpid liver, urging trial tonight as a remedy for fatigue and low energy.
Seditious Doctrines Stir Debate In Senate Thriller
Senator Thomas of Colorado denounces sedition in two cities as revolutionary papers preach insurrection and massacre, urging immediate congressional action. He warns the nation under threat as lawmakers debate how to respond while the republic stands at a volatile moment.
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Sub Freshmen Week Features Big Weekend Basketball
A Wesleyan campus feature outlines March 7 and 8 plans for sub freshmen visitors. Activities include glee club concert, two preparatory school games, campus tour, President Shanklin reception, a swimming meet with Springfield College, and a Brown vs Red and Black game with undergrad entertainment.
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Challenger Dempsey to be Favorite Challenger Will Crawl in Ring
New York February 15 promoter Tex Rickard says Jack Dempsey will be the favorite over Jess Willard on July 4 for the heavyweight title. He aims to set records with largest purse and crowd, noting fans betting large sums show Dempsey's favored status as challenger.
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Many Unions Refuse to Join 1. W. W. Protest
In Butte Montana on February 15 unions refuse further strike action in support of the I W W and the independent protest against wage cuts to one dollar a day. Hotel restaurant workers and boiler makers join others in not acting, with no disorders in two days and unlikely martial law. Street car traffic remains paralyzed and many moves remain crippled.
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Transport Orizaba Sails With Demobilizing E F Officers
The transport Orizaba sailed from abroad carrying more than 3,000 homecoming officers and men of the American Expeditionary Forces. It is due in New York February 9. On board are units of the 334th Field Artillery totaling 32 officers and 1,340 men to go to Camps Dix Devens Funston Pike and Dodge for demobilization. Headquarters 162nd Field Artillery Brigade with two officers and 88 men also heads to Camp Dix. Both units are part of the 87th Division.
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Nyu Beats Wesleyan In Fouled Battle For 32 26 Victory
NYU defeated Wesleyan 32 to 26 in New York last night as 24 fouls were called. Wesleyan failed to convert at the line, making only four free throws from thirteen attempts, while NYU hit eight foul shots from eleven chances. The Violet five showed better passing but Wesleyan’s 11 floor goals kept the margin tight. NYU led 17 14 at halftime and Martin fueled NYU’s late advantage. Tonight Wesleyan meets CCNY in New York.
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Women oppose vote as petition grows in Germany
A mass movement to repeal woman suffrage spreads through Berlin and other German towns. Women are the chief supporters of the effort. A petition originating in Berlin and Charlottenburg aims to present to the National Assembly in Weimar demanding immediate government action to end the "scandal of woman suffrage." The petition has topped 1,000,000 signatures, nine-tenths from women.
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Stock market mixed gains and bank data lead day close
New York February 15 stock market rose in early trading with Dutch issue up to 94 and Pan-American Petroleum advancing while others eased. Market closed strong. total daily stock trades 465,900 shares. Bank statement showed increases in loans and deposits, with reserve up and sub treasury gains.
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Second Series Under Way at the Y M C A Bowling League
The second Main Street businessmen league session began with three teams tied for first and three for second after a week of play, no team winning more than two games. Joe Lawton posted the week's high score with 109 in the Middletown National Bank Connecticut Power Co. match. The Nourse-Sherman Co. withdrew and was replaced by The Evening Press led by William J. Scanlon. In the Factory Bowling League at Aetna, Kirby Co. beat Goodyear Co. 2 of 3 games, F Winner led Kirby with 305 and D Ahearn led Goodyear with 316. Middletown High beat Bacon Academy 4-2 in Y M C A basketball, first win of the season for MHS. next Thursday the return game is on Bacon Academy’s floor.
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