Matricide defendant found guilty of manslaughter
Dorothy Ellingson, 17, jailed as the first California matricide case, was found guilty of manslaughter by a Superior Court jury after more than ten hours of deliberation. The defense noted lack of premeditation but she faced a penalty of up to ten years with possible parole after one year.
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Dorothy Ellingson
Manaughter
Harold Louderback
Joseph Ellingson
Anna Ellingson
Oman
Irl
California
State Hospital
Napavation
Francisco
Murde
Dorothy Wa
San
Melon Thieves Create Turmoil in Weber County
Ogden Utah August 22 AP a mass meeting urged to stop raids by melon raiders. Sheriff to present ten reasons why growers must unite to protect crops in southern county on golf club grounds.
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Ogden
O. H. Mohiman
Weber County
Raiderg
Navy concurs polar exploit amid Byrd message
Washington reports Commander Byrd, in charge of the Navy expedition, expresses disappointment that MacMillan cannot continue polar exploration. He praises Navy personnel for superhuman efforts and notes the aviation program’s struggles and commitments during the mission.
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Washington
der MacMillan
Department
Byrd
Navy
Macillan
MacMill
Collar maker cites plot against wealthy man in New Jersey
Freehold New Jersey August 22 AP guards ring the Eaton town home of Max Phillips a rich collar manufacturer to guard against alleged threats. Phillips says an unnamed New York banker wove no plot to defame him and four suspects including Beatrice Johnston of Or ford are tied to a Mann act plot. He predicts startling disclosures within a week.
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Freehold
N. J
Eaton Town
Max Phillips
Bancroft's Body Returned Home
Edgar A. Bancroft former ambassador to Japan lies in solemn state aboard the Japanese cruiser Tama as it enters San Francisco harbor. Two American destroyers escort the vessel while shore batteries fire a salute. The body will depart by train tomorrow after an interservice guard and transfer across the bay.
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San Francisco
Edgar A. Bancroft
Amssador
Empire of Japan
Tama
Charles T. Menoher
Ninth Corps
Army
Engineers to report river projects for possible abandonment
Washington August 22 AP Fifty district army engineers nationwide must report which existing river and harbor works in their areas should be abandoned. War department will base recommendations to Congress on these reports. Public hearings will be allowed for all interested parties before recommendations are submitted.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Congress
Navy seaplanes set for non stop run to San Francisco
At 8 o'clock tomorrow morning two navy seaplanes with Hawaiian crews will take off from San Diego bound for San Francisco. Fifteen minutes later they depart again for a non stop flight back to San Diego before heading to Hawaii, marking a historic aviation milestone.
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San Diego
Calif
Navy
San Francisco
Pacific
Hawaii
Bank Robbers Stopped After Running Gun Fight in Los Angeles
Police hunted two bank robbers after a running gun battle through Los Angeles streets. One bandit was killed, another wounded and captured. a traffic officer was gravely injured and a motorcycle officer and a civilian slightly wounded. Rudolph Franta, once jailed in Juliet, was identified among the suspects.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Bis City
Los Angels
Hellman National Park
Ninth
Santa Fe
Oscar Bayer
Rudolph Franta
Juliet
Chicago
W. Smith
Mass Meeting in Vienna A Calm Demonstration
An anti Semitic rally in Vienna drew about 10 000 participants marching from Votiv church past the University of Vienna and along the Ringstrassen. Protesters wore blue badges stating Vienna's Demonstration Against the Reign of the Jews.
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Vienna
People’s Convention
Hakenkräuselers
Stasi Prieapenel Ae
Nie
Votiv
University of Vienna
Ringstrassen
Better Business in Wool Trade
Boston reports show firmer demand in worsted and woolens with prices largely steady. July saw higher wool values, notably fine fleeces like Ohio delaines at 5 3/4 to 5 8/4 cents per pound grease, while combing stock remains firm at 52 to 53 cents. Ceylon sold about 95 percent of 15,000 bales in two days. Melbourne also closed firm with strong crossbred prices.
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Boston
Ohio
Melbourne
Mackinac disaster death toll reaches 47 in Newport
The death of Michael J. Gilligan of Pawtucket at Newport Hospital brings the Mackinac disaster toll to 47. Gilligan died tonight as the total fatalities in the incident were tallied up.
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Newport
R. 1
Michael J. Gilligan
Pawtucket
Ne Rt
Mackinac
Declines Offer to Rebuild Home
Miss Alice Roberts of Muskogee former Oklahoma congresswoman denied a proposed fund by the Oklahoma Times Tulsa Tribune and Muskogee Phoenix to rebuild her home destroyed Tuesday night. She said insurance covers the mortgage and suggested using the money to aid orphans of American soldiers.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Alice. Roberts
Muskogee
Oklahoma
The
Oklahoma Times
Tulsa Tribune
Muskogee Phoenix
Alice
Magee Charged by Coroners Jury in Las Vegas Shooting
Albuquerque editor Carl A. Magee faces a first degree murder charge after a Jan August Las Vegas lobby clash that left bystander John B. Lassetter dead and former judge David J. Leahy injured. The coroner's jury found Lassetter died by gunshot from Magee. Magee posted bond and plans a August 26 preliminary hearing.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Carl A. Magee
Albuquerque
New Mexico
John B. Lassetter
Magee
Lassetter
David J. Leahy
Liberty
Chun Sr Balet
Leahy
F. E. Huyack
W. 8. Patterson
Utah Weather: unsettled Sunday and Monday
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions in Utah with likely showers and cooler air, especially in the western areas. Sunday also includes a brief sports note about weather affecting outdoor plans.
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Utah
Steck Gains Narrow In Iowa Senate Recount
Washington reports the Iowa senate recount shows Daniel P Steck with a net gain of 900 as of the official tally for 63 counties including Poweshiek and Ringgold. Brookhart and Steck totals are 261 771 and 242 500 with numerous ballots challenged. total votes exceed 500 000. The state auditor counts 497 987 votes in the same counties, noting Steck 251 160 and Brookhart 245 827.
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Washington
Daniel P. Steck
Pottowatomie
Senate
Iowa
Powshiek
Ringgold
Steck
Brookhart
Stock
President Coolidge Holds Quick Meetings With Leaders
President Coolidge at his desk in Swampscott Mass after a week away held multiple talks with leaders and officials. He discussed tax cuts and federal reorganization with Senator Wadsworth and hosted Arthur Whitney the New Jersey governor candidate with supportive remarks from Senator Edge and former Governor Stokes.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Daily Grind
White House
New
Wadsworth
New York
Arthur Whitney
New Jersey
D . Dou Tet Tee
Congress
Whitney
White Court
Edge
Stokes
Republican State Central Committee
Senator Edge
Trainmen Hurt in Rio Grande Wreck Near Buena Vista
Two Rio Grande freight trainmen were seriously injured when a freight train wrecked near Buena Vista Colorado about two miles from Salida. The incident followed a previous collision on the same line earlier in the week.
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Salida
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande
Buena Vista
Jomenaer
Coast School Boy Takes Crown From Genaro as Flyweight
Fidel La Barba, Los Angeles high schooler, dethroned Frankie Genaro of New Jersey to win the flyweight title. La Barba pressured Genaro with a left hand, controlled exchanges, and edged rounds ten to secure the upset in this wartime ring battle.
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Genaro
Los Angeles
Calif
Fidel la Barba
Angeles
Frankie Genaro
New Jersey
la Barba
Bby
Los Aneles
Two Steamers Collide Off Naragansett Bay
Two ships, the tanker Harvester and the British Rosalind, collided two miles off Point Judith Rhode Island. The Rosalind suffered a stove in bow while the Harvester took water at the stern and trapped crew were reported. Navies sent aid and one injured man was confirmed.
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Point Judith
Harvester
Providence
R. I
Port Arthur Tox
Rosslind
Naval Communications
Navy
Newport
Naragransett Bay
R. L
Harvester Texas
Port Arthur
Tdk
Halifax
Judith Point
Denver milk trust found. four dealers charged
Denver officials charged four prominent milk dealers and companies with conspiracy to violate state anti trust law after a county grand jury reported a milk trust. The grand jury said prices to producers and consumers were controlled, though it did not indict.
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Denver
Colo
Berke
Auxiliary chaplain dies in Seattle at 56
Mrs. Carolyne Tabot of Ketchikan Alaska national chaplain of the Omen s Auxiliary of the American Legion died in Seattle today. She was born in Grand Rapids Michigan fifty six years ago.
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Seattle, Wash
Carolyne Tabot
Ketchikan
Alaska
The
Omen 'S Auxiliary of the American Legion
Grand Rapids
Mich
McTigue Stages Comeback In Victory Over Marullo
New York Aug 22 AP Two light heavyweights regained prestige with impressive wins. Mike McTigue former champ defeated Marullo in a 12 round bout. Jimmy Slattery scored a clear decision over Max Rosenbloom in six rounds.
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New York
Mike McTigue
Son
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Convicts Captured After Oregon Penitentiary Escape
The Oregon prison escapees, led by Tom Murray, were all captured. Murray was seized in Centralia, Ellsworth Kelley and James Willis were taken near Goldendale. Murray returned to the penitentiary, Kelley and Willis jailed to face first degree murder charges. An informer aided the arrests.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon State Penitentiary
Tom Murray
Centralia
Wash
Ellsworth Kelley
James Willis
Multnomah County
Goldendale
Murray
Kelley
Willis
Phil Carson
Butte
Rock Pile
Carson
Vancouver
Wilfos
White Salmon
Willos
Washington
Bis Washaghe
Rexford and
Jackson
Glendale-Yakima
Klan Plans Religious Reform Move in Protestant Churches
Columbus Aug 22 AP The Ku Klux Klan may lead a movement in American Protestant churches, with Clyde W. Osborne Grand Dragon of Ohio set to outline a plan tonight at a Willard district meeting. Osborne will demand leadership changes in those deemed lacking fundamentals or face drastic action, as the annual Grand Klan meeting in Buckeye opens next Tuesday.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ku Klux Klan
Osborne
Grand Analy
United States
Buckeye
Belgium Accepts Washington Debt Pact Terms
Belgium's finance ministry announced the Washington agreement on the U S debt relief. It grants a long moratorium and tax measures to cover engagements while ensuring budget stability. The plan references Belgian treasury bonds valued at about 488 million dollars, with 417 million funded debt and 171 million bearing no interest.
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Belgian Ministry of Finance
Washington
Belgium
United States
Benna
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