Decision on Harris Case Reserved by New York Justice
Supreme Court Justice Ford reserved a ruling on a motion by Eleanor Elaine Lee Harris to obtain trial minutes from the Wasservogel case. The action seeks annulment of her marriage to Beverly D. Harris, former National City Bank vice president. Exhibits, including a letter alleged to exonerate Harris, were ordered deposited with the county clerk for examination by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Ford
Eleanor Elaine Lee Harris
Beverly D. Harris
The
National City Bank
Effective Date of Section 28 Postponed
The Shipping Board withdraws certification that adequate American tonnage is in operation delaying Section 28 enforcement. The move, by a 4 to 3 vote, cites protests from exporters and others and aims to resume study with hopes to make Section 28 effective by the new year.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
S Board
Coolidge
Hoover
Thompson
Six condemned men to hang for bank robbery death
Roy Leona Joseph Giglio Bocchio Lamantia and Rini, all from varied U.S. cities, sentenced to die by hanging in Tangipahoa Parish for the Independence bank robbery murder of Dallas Calmes. Executions to occur noon to 3 pm with six men staged alphabetically on the double gallows. All faces were under mental health watch as relatives bade farewells amid a silent parish.
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Bowden
Bocchio
Deamiere
Giglio
Lamantia
Leona
Rini
Italy
Deamore
New Orleans
Brooklyn
LeLona
Sian
Dallas Caines
Independence
Kyven
Defender of Cameron Dam Dies at 63
John Dietz 63 known as the defender of Cameron Dam died after a long fight with authorities and lumber interests. The Milwaukee man, who faced 1904 clashes and 1910 battles, left behind wife and six children Myra Ellen Leslie Clarence and John. He had been pardoned years earlier.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Dietz
Thornapple River
Clarence
Leslie
John
Myra Newman
Ellen Dietz
Clarence Leslie
Myra Deltz
Myra
Davidson
Attorney General's
Diets
Gonzaullas Finishes Testimony in Prohibition Conspiracy Trial
Federal court enters eleventh day of trial of 69 defendants charged with conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act. Gonzaullas testifies on contact with rum ring figures and denies personal knowledge of Holcombe Cazalas or Boykin connections. Cross-examinations reveal alleged offers of money and informers but no concrete arrests at that time.
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M. T. Gonzaullas
Lone Wolf
Prohibition Forces
H. Hardy Smith
Onzaudlas
Frank Boykin
Ae T. Smith
Gonzaullas
O'Shaughnessy
G. T. McCorvey
Bob Holcombe
J . E. Haver
French
C. Laurendine
Laurendine
Jemison
Jere Austin
Ben Cody
Pamphlet on Alfred E. Smith to Be Circulated Nationwide
A pamphlet titled What Everybody Wants to Know About Alfred E. Smith describes the New York governor’s life and views. A first edition of 25,000 copies has been sent to Smith's friends. Roosevelt, Smith’s campaign manager, notes growing sentiment for Smith.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
New York State
W. G. McAdoo
Smith
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pranager
Doheny Ordered to Appear in Court for Grand Jury Testimony
Edward L. Doheny Jr was ordered by Justice Heitz of the District of Columbia Supreme Court to appear May 16 and show cause why he should not be compelled to testify before the special oil grand jury. He previously declined to testify, citing potential self incrimination, a fact reported to the court by the grand jury.
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Washington
Heitz
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Doheny
French Flyer on Way to Calcutta
Lieutenant Peligier D'Oisy, French airman, left Calcutta at 5 40 a m for Bangkok on the Paris to Japan flight. Bangkok is about 1850 kilometers away and a possible stop at Akyabb, 650 kilometers from Calcutta, may occur.
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Calcutta
East Sward
Peligier D'Oisy
Bangkok
Paris
Japan
Poisy
Akyabb
Spanish Infantry Engaged in Battle at Melilla
Five thousand Spanish infantry and artillerymen pressed a two day offensive against Riff tribesmen near Melilla. Front reports say Riff losses reached about 300 while Spanish losses were not disclosed.
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Melillia
International News Service
Setor
New Rate Schedule Ordered Suspended in Transportation Plan
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered suspension of proposed low shedbies establishing petroleum rate hikes from Arkansas Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma to Mobile Ohio railroad points in Illinois. The suspension ranges from May 19 to September with potential adjustments blocked during this period.
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Washington
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri
Okliahoma
Mobile Ohio
Tmlinoie
Inreasges
Character witness to aid Langley trial in Covington
In Covington Kentucky on March 9 Gov er W J Fields is expected to take the witness stand and testify about the character of Congressman John W Langley in a federal conspiracy case. The trial involves two defendants charged with conspiring to illegally remove a key from a government warehouse.
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Covington
Gover
W. J. Fields
Kentucky
John W. Langley
Referendum Asked on Debt Payment Plan
Berlin report says the national committee of the socialist party voted unanimously for a national plebiscite to gauge popular approval of the settlement repayment plan.
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Berlin
National Committee of the
Socialist Party Today
Weather forecast for Washington and South region
Weather outlook for Washington on May days with uncertain skies. North areas show chance of showers tonight and Saturday. Forecasters expect possible rain in Alabama and Mississippi borders depending on advancing systems.
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Washington
Alabama
Ciready
North
Morgan reticent on German loan talks
J I Morgan arrived from Europe and refused to discuss a potential 106000000 loan to Germany. He noted his usefulness requires silence and said government involvement and other bankers would need discussion before any formal action. Owen D Young mentioned possible floating of the loan in New York.
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New York
J. I. Morgan
Germany
Europe
Morgan
Owen D. Young
Young
J. P. Morgan & Co
Los Angleworms Invade Los Angeles City
May 9 report from Los Angeles describes billions of caterpillars marching toward the city outskirts. Housewives sweep them from sidewalks while spraying lawns, as blackbirds join the effort feeding on the worms labeled Los Angleworms given their invasion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Gillett Enters Senate Race for Massachusetts
Speaker Frederick H. Gillett of Massachusetts has decided to seek the Republican nomination for senator. He announced the move after discussions with Massachusetts political leaders and national campaign managers for President Coolidge, and prepared a formal statement following a White House visit. He aims to succeed Senator Walsh, the Democrat incumbent.
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Washington
Frederick H. Gillett
House
Massachusetts
Coolidge
Gillett
White House
Walsh
Theda Bara Plans Her Own Movie Company
Theda Bara returns to filmdom to head a producing organization in Los Angeles. She will begin work in 39 days on a series of five to eight victures and aims to complete them within the next two years according to the Los Angeles Examiner.
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Los Angeles
Theda Bara
Los Angeles Examiner
Denunciation of Atlantic City Bathing Suit Parade
The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs denounces bathing girl parades and revues as immodest and asks the Atlantic City fall pageant be reconsidered, though not naming it directly, during their annual convention.
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Atlantic City
N. J
New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs
Two Steamers Ram Off Father Point in Dense Fog
In Quebec on May 9 the Royal Mail steam packet Orca collided in fog about 50 miles east of Father Point with the steamer Porsangis. Orca struck amidships tearing a 15 foot hole. Porsangis bow was crumpled and stern twisted. No injuries reported. both vessels proceeded.
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Father Point
Quebec
Royal Mail
Europe
New York
Québéc
Here
Radio knife surgery used on infant at Illinois meeting
At St. John's Hospital Chicago surgeon Nelson H. Lowry performed a rare operation using the radio knife device to remove a tumor and undeveloped twin from a seven month old infant. The child, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Whalen Virden, failed to rally after the procedure despite initial success.
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Springfield
Lit
Illinois Medical Society
Nelson H. Lowry
Chicago
St. John’s Hospital
Ernest Whalen
Virden
Insurance Men Outing Across the Bay During Alabama Agents Meet
Insurance agents from Alabama travel by boat to Point Clear on the Eastern Shore for a day of bathing boating and sports with light business sessions. Addresses by A W Briscoe and Spencer Welton highlight the program.
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Alabama Association
Point Clear
A. W. Briscoe
Insurance
Spencer Welton
Edson S&s
Frank Backus
Alabama
Stonewall
Raymond Daniel
Fred ©. Hawkins
Phoenix Company of
London
Montgomery
Porter
L. A. Boyd
Frank N. Julian
Sam Veent
Insurance of Alabama
Bureau of Insurance
Brandon
Six Arrested in Cuban Uprising Near Havana
Six men including Soto brother of Dr Osea Soto secretary general of the Veteran and Patriots' Association were arrested near Havana yesterday by the secret police on suspicion of involvement in an insurrectionary movement in Santa Clara province. They were jailed with five leaders seized at the start. Government reports indicate the general situation was quiet.
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Havana
Cuba
Soto
Osea Soto
Veteran and Patriots’ Association
Santa Clara
MacDonald Drives King To Sign Anglo American Treaty
The Daily Sketch reports Prime Minister MacDonald pressed the king to sign the rum running treaty, which had lingered in the House of Commons for over six weeks. The king signed at once, cutting days from the process.
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London
Daily Sketch
House of Commons
MacDonald
Burglary Charges Filed in Grand Bay Case
Mrs. Frank Johnson of Government Street Loop is jailed on burglary charges after a break in at a Grand Bay home owned by Roy Anderson. G. H. Vannan, alleged former husband of Johnson, arrested for receiving stolen property. Property valued at least $150 reportedly taken. Case developed by Deputy Pugh of Grand Bay.
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Frank Johnson
Government Street Loop
G. H. Vannan
Roy Anderson
Grand Bay
Wise
Vannan
Eee
Stribling Wins Dramatic Bout Despite Knockdown
Young Stribling knocked down in the first round by Billy Conley but recovered to decisively outpoint the Seattle thunderbolt over 12 rounds in Youngstown Ohio. Stribling weighed 166 1 2 pounds with Conley at a similar frame.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Young Stribling
Seattle Thunderbolt
Billy Conley
Stribling
Conley
Rosebery's Horse Wins British Race at Newmarket
Flack a Hurry On filly out of Great owned by Lord Rosebery won the 1000 guineas stakes at Newmarket. Mumtaz Mahal owned by Aga Khan finished second and Straitface, ridden by American jockey Frank O'Neill for Sir Edward Hulton, took third.
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Newmarket
Eng
Associated Press
Flack
Lord Rosebery
H. H. Aga Khan
Sir Edward Huilton
Frank O'Neill
Jocker
Italian town rocked by quake near Naples
A seismic shock of appreciable force was recorded northeast of Naples at 6 50 this morning. The tremor sent residents fleeing and caused brief alarm in the Italian town near the quake center. Authorities reported no major damage or injuries as lines of communication remained open.
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Rome
Irregular Opening Varies Across Exchanges
Price changes on the New York exchange showed no definite trend at the open with rails moderating gains while oils remained heavy. Mack Truck fell a point. Baldwin and American Can edged up slightly. Cotton futures in New York opened steady with May at 30.25 and July near 28.50 to 26.64. New Orleans bids for May at 29.90 with July 28.00 and October 24.05.
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New, York
Mack Truck
Baldwin
American
New York
New Orleans
Strawberries and beans trade mixed in Chicago market
In Chicago on May 9 strawberries held steady with Louisiana prices around 3.75 to 4.00 per 24 pint yield. Florida beans traded at about 6.00 per hamper as steady demand persisted.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Florida
Three Months Given Drug Store Men On Guilt Pleas
T M Reynolds and B R Kendrick, aged 30 and 19, of Hamilton and Marine streets, pleaded guilty to petit larceny for a cash defraud scheme at Van Antweg Drug Corp. They were each sentenced to three months hard labor at the county farm after county solicitor Bart B Chamberlin explained the scheme and its estimated $450 gains. Kendrick disputed the amount he received while admitting other fraudulent sums.
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T. M. Reynolds
Hamilton Street
B. R. Kendrick
Marine Street
Park
van Antweg Drug Corporation
Bart B. Chamberlin
Recorder
Kendrick
Body Of Woman Killed In Auto Smash Sent Home
The body of Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, 21, killed in an automobile crash on Telegraph road near Calvert Wednesday night, was sent to her Birmingham home for burial. R. S. Mcleod, a Do than seed salesman driving the car when it left an embankment, was released on 360 dollar bond on a manslaughter charge. his case is set for hearing in the inferior criminal court tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jackson
Telegraph
Calvert
No comment on Lodge world peace resolution
London officials refused to comment on Senator Lodge's world peace resolution until they could read the official text Premier McDonald indicated willingness to support any movement the United States may start for world peace
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London
International News Service
Foreign Office
Senator Lodge
McDonald
United States
Local Shippers Sought For ThreeMonth Car Demands
R G Cobb, local representative of the southeast shippers and regional advisory board, asks Mobile shippers for three months car demand estimates and any car service complaints. The board, made up of shippers and railroad men, plans cooperative plans to improve transportation, especially car supply, with a June 10 meeting in Atlanta.
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R. G. Cobb
Southeast Shippers and Regional Advisory Board
Atlanta
Cobb
Naval Stores
Parity Sought on Vinegar Terminal Charges
The Mobile Chamber of Commerce traffic department asks Mobile to match New Orleans on vinegar terminal charges. New Orleans recently cut the charge and Mobile is under consideration for a reduction. Vinegar is produced in Mobile by Dixie Products Company and shipped locally by water and rail.
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Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile
New Orleans
Dixie Products Company
Levi Gibson Dead at 81 Former Park Keeper and Vet
Levi Gibson, 81, longtime keeper at Galvez Park, died early today after an illness at a infirmary. A Confederate veteran and former commander of Raphael Semmes Camp, United Confederate Veterans, he served with Mobile police for over 40 years and ran a blacksmith shop for many years. Several relatives survive.
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Levi Gibson
Galvez Park
Mr. Gibson
Raphael Semmes
United Confederate Veterans
Mobile
Postpone Meeting of City Commission
The adjourned city commission meeting scheduled for today at 10:30 was postponed due to the absence of Commissioner G. E. Crawford. Mayor Taylor was absent, Hartwell is in New York, and the calendar items will be taken up next Tuesday.
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G. E. Crawford
Taylor
St., Louis
Hartwell
New York
Government rests in Langley case in Covington trial
In Covington Kentucky on May 9 the government rested its case against Congressman John W Langley of Kentucky on two conspiracy and tax charges. The defense began presenting witnesses and the trial proceeded in court today with tensions high among attendees.
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Covington
John W. Ley
Kentucky
Cocaene
Oly
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Harris
Wiaheld
John Ditez
Pennsylvania
Y.W.C.A
Frederick Paist
Wayne, Pa
National Young Women's Christian Association
Behl
Langley
Army OF Worms
Senate
King
Bill
Rosebery
Orleans
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