Michigan election case jury testimony drams conspiracy claim
AP dispatch from Grand Rapids reports trial testimony on a conspiracy charge involving Senator Truman Newsb ery and Michigan politicians. Witnesses describe payments and campaign activity at Newberry campaign headquarters, with defense objecting to proving a conspiracy and judges ruling on cross examinations and witness motives.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newsbery
Michigan
James Sweinhart
New Work
Detroit
Frederick Cody
New York
Hmit
Wealtex
Chapelte
Min Mich
Benjamin F. Reed
Newberry Organization
Sessions
Lyle Shanahan
Charlesvoix
Awberry
Shanahan
John B
Courtroom Turmoil Over Cash Chest Incident At Headquarters
A scene at headquarters court sparked by entry of sharply dressed young women caused a series of disturbances. The United States marshal intervened to restore order as proceedings continued.
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United States
Lonsdale Favors U S Boxing Union Plan
Lord Lonsdale, president of the British board of boxing control, signals support for American views on proportionate voting in the international boxing union. Major Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, chairman of the boxing control board, announced the message after the American board refused to attend the Paris meeting. The French board proposed split voting with ten votes for the three powers and one or two votes for other members based on importance.
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Associated Press
New York
Lord “Lonsdale
Board of ‘Boxing Control
International ‘Boxing Union
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
Army, Navy
Board of Boxing Control
International Union
Board’ of Boxing Control
Lord Lonsdale
France
England
United States
Nitti Urges European Unity to Avert World Crisis
In a bold appeal Nitti argues Europe must help itself and unite to avert a potential global crisis. He warns the United States cannot stay aloof as Europe faces economic disorder and war risks. Italy seeks raw materials and food, pledging cooperation with America and stressing the Adriatic issue as a peaceful, just concern.
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United States
America
Italy
Adriatic
Paris
London
Justice
Compromise Backed Amid Concessions Claimed by Supporters
Supporters say the agreement is in our favor and claim all possible concessions have been made. The statement argues the compromise secures essential gains while listing targeted concessions achieved.
Chamber Sets Limits for US Attendees at World Finance Conference
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States outlined conditions for American representatives at a proposed international financial conference. It emphasizes informal American participation, with acceptance contingent on keeping discussions within Treasury secretary specified limits and avoiding misunderstandings between European and American memorials. The decision rests with a committee led by Homer L. Ferguson, with broader action channeled through James S. Alexander and others.
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United States
America
Washington
Glagson
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Chamber
Homer. L. Ferguson
A. C. Bedford
New York
Harry A. Wheeler
Chicago
John H. Fahey
Boston
James S. Alexander
National Bank of Commerce
The
Treasury
Chamber of Commerce of the
Big gain in Idaho school census over decade
Twin Falls county led statewide growth with a 276 percent rise in school population from September 1909 to September 1919, the strongest county result in Idaho. Ada, Cassia, Bannock, Caribou and others show double digit increases, while Latah records an 8.5 percent drop.
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Twin Falls County
Lincoln
Gooding
Jerome
Minidoka
Lincoln County
Twin Falls
Idahos
Cassia
Ada
Bannock
Caribou
Bingham
Bonneville
Idaho
Latah
Johnny Griffith defeats Marcel Thomas in 10th round KO
American welterweight Johnny Griffith fought Marcel Thomas of France in Paris. The bout lasted 15 rounds and ended in the 10th when Thomas’s manager Descamps threw in the sponge to stop the fight, saving his fighter from a knockout.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ireb
Johnny Griffith
Marcel Thomas
Descamps
Thomas
Georges Carpentier
Senate subcommittee to probe Mexican situation begins
Associated Press reports the Senate subcommittee opens its inquiry into the Mexican situation amid calls for a strong American troop presence along the border. Mrs James Carney testifies that her husband was killed by bandits and she supplied distressing details of ruined fortunes and a party forced to flee Durango in early 1915 towards the west coast.
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Senate
Big Bend
Barder
James’ Carney
Mexico City
A. Tegraph
Comany
Mexico
Durango
Americans On A Tramp Across ‘Country Towards the West Coast
Mazatlan
Socialist Assemblyman Predicted Revolution
Testimony before the assembly judiciary committee in Albany quoted William R. Hart stating Charles Solomon warned of a socialist revolution led by four million ex service men. Hart recalled Solomon’s remark after Hart claimed to belong to the American Legion and oppose the socialist upheaval with a gun seat.
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Albany
N.Y
Charles Solomon
Judiciary Committee
United States
William R. Hart
Brooklyn
Solomon
Hart
American Legion
Smith Seeks Immediate Authority to Resume Tubercular Testing
Telegrams from Mr. Smith report a lack of appropriation forced discontinuance of tuberculosis testing in many sections. He states he will endeavor to secure authority from other funds already appropriated to resume the work.
Influenza Deaths Decrease in Chicago Report
Chicago February 4 report shows deaths from influenza and pneumonia in the last 24 hours fell by 48 to 135 fatalities, while new cases reached 981. The daily tally reflects ongoing public health monitoring amid the flu season.
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Chicago
Elly's Cream Balm Promises Instant Head Relief
Fragrant antiseptic Elly's Cream Balm marketed to unclog nostrils and soothe inflamed mucous membranes. A small bottle from the druggist allegedly frees stuffed heads, eases breathing, and ends nighttime breath struggles from cold or catarrh.
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Elly’s
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