Alleged confession admitted in murder trial
In Los Angeles a judge ruled the alleged confession of Harry New admissible as evidence in the murder case of Freda Lesser. Nurse Senner testified New claimed he would not marry soon and accused Lesser of infidelity. Police described New saying he killed Lesser in Topanga Canyon and moved the body to a police station. A longer confession was promised for Monday. In Washington officials, amid coal strike relief talks, reported progress on lowering living costs and planned actions to curb clothing price increases.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Harry New
Freda Lesser
Gavin Craig
Senner
New
Miss Lesser
Hce
Tonge
Central Police Station
Davidson
Davidson New
Topanga
Canyon
Washington
Palmer
A.F
Carranza Accepts Candidacy for Coahuila Governor
San Antonio December 19 President Carranza formally accepted the candidacy for governor of Coahuila offered by petition from Piedras Negras Mugquis Cuatro Ciénegas Moncloya and Torreon residents. He will not campaign until his present term ends next July. Luis Cabrera stated Carranza showed his heart lies with the people and the nation.
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San: Antonio
Tex
Carranza
Coahuila
Piedras Negras
Mugquis
Cuatro Ciehegas
Moncloya
Torreon
Mexico City
Luis Cabrera
The
Treasury
Morrison to Become World's Largest Hotel
The Morrison Hotel Company announces completion of lease purchases to expand the Morrison. Plan calls for 2,800 rooms making it the world’s largest hotel upon completion as older establishments in New York hold 2,309 and 2,309 rooms. Building starts after leases expire in 1924.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tee
Moir Hotel Company
Morrison
Eos Rennaylvania
New York
Commodore
Release of Mexican sugar consigned to Mexican merchants
Dec 19 report that 1000 sacks of sugar stored here for Mexican merchants is likely to be released after J Felipe Valle customs collector at Juarez received provisional permission from Mexico City. Juarez reserves deemed sufficient, meeting the distribution needs here. Mob mobilization in Minnesota: Guard Company Winona, fifth regiment, National Guard, 50 men and 2 officers, entraining Sunday night for duty in the northern part of the state, with possible replacement at St. Cloud.
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Heroe F Bat
J. Felipe’ ‘Valle
Juarez
Mexico City
Winona
Minn
Minnesota
National Guard
Winoha
Demand for Interpellation Over American Stocks Scandal
Deputy Paul La Fonta calls for a government interpellation in the chamber of deputies regarding a scandal of pillage in American stocks. Paris dispatches report that Justice ordered an investigation into unauthorized sales of American war stocks bought by France and sold to Germany for large profits, with millions of francs missing from the sale.
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Associated Preax
Paris
Paul la Fonta
Chamber of Deputies
Department of ‘Justice
Germany
America
France
Newark prosecutors seek release order in Dansey murder case
In Newark New Jersey on December 19 prosecutors were ordered to produce Charles S White and Edith J Jones and their co defendant Billy Dansey before Supreme Court Justice Charles C Black at Mays Landing next Monday. The court required show cause why they should not be released from jail. The order was issued by Supreme Justice Francis J Swayze. The application for the order was made by counsel for White and Mrs Jones.
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Associated Press
Newark
WN. J
Edmund C. Gaskill
Atlantic County
Charles, S. White
Edith J. Jones
Billy” Dansey
Supreme Court
Charles. C. ‘Black
Mays Landing
Supreme Justice
Francis J. Swayze
White
Jones
D Annunzio Plebiscite Postponed In Fiume Clash
Associated Press reports the Fiume plebiscite to decide if Gabriele d Annunzios forces should leave the city was postponed due to persistent objections and hardline insistence by extremists that the garrison stay. Officials expect voting to occur on Sunday amid calmer conditions.
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Associated Press
Fiume
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Silk underwear sale with silk garments and decor items
Silk underwear and related silk garments are advertised at low prices, urging shoppers to compare with wholesale market. The catalog highlights petti coats in taffeta satin and silk jersey with two tone effects, scarves, throws, crib blankets and baby blankets with scalloped edges in blue and pink. Prices begin around 4.95.
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Boy Scout
Chinchilla
Bach
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