General Reports 32 Army Death Sentences Not Carried Out
Washington November 28 Major General H E Crowder judge advocate general released his annual report showing that 32 army members were sentenced to death by courts martial in the last fiscal year, but none of the sentences were executed. Most were disapproved or reduced to imprisonment, with a single case under review. desertion trials were fewer. life confinement was imposed in 42 cases with 31 approved. 286 officers were dismissed after courts martial, 134 approved. total general courts for serious offenses were 6,769 with 87.8 percent convictions.
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Washington
H E. R. Crowder
Oregon Works Out Ahead of USC Game
Pasadena Cal Nov 28 A light workout and heavier practice tomorrow completed the program of the University of Oregon football team which arrived here this morning for its game on Thanksgiving day with the University of Southern California.
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University of Southern California
Diamond Theft Reported in Los Angeles Hotel Apartment
Police were informed today of a theft in a Los Angeles hotel apartment. Diamonds valued at 15000 and 500 in cash were taken from Mrs. G H H Ekstromer's room. The incident occurred on November 28 and is under investigation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
G HH. Ekstromer
Investigate Alleged Fraud in Mooney Trial
San Francisco November 23 District Attorney Matthew Grady asked the San Francisco grand jury to investigate statements by Police Officer Draper Hand and others that Thomas J Mooney and Warren K Billings were convicted of participating in the preparedness parade bomb murders of 1916 through fraud Hand and others would be called before the grand jury to testify to determine the veracity of Hands statements Hand was a chief investigating officer of the police department in obtaining and offering evidence against Mooney and Billings Brady said if the Mooney trial was framed as Hand alleges he would want the facts before the grand jury If there is no foundation to Hands story he also wants the facts brought before the public Brady said he was powerless to cause a retrial of the cases but the jurys findings would be presented to Gov Stephens tonight the grand jury was given a letter purporting to show one witness against Mooney admitted he gave false testimony.
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Hand
Brady
Trolley Love Latest Thing For Motormen
Oklahoma City November 28 Motormen on the Oklahoma City Railway grow attached to their cars not by chains but by familiarity. After long operation they notice the train’s response pace and brake rhythm, preferring a familiar car over a newer one and often lamenting the loss of the older cranky Betsy they knew.
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Betsy
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Daily Transit Cars Run on Stable Crews and Schedules
The system aims to keep the same crew on the same car and recognizes the need for consistency. Each car has a weekly holiday for pit inspection, while the daily timetable remains steady unless the motorman or car is ill.
Senator Sterling Seeks Immigration Reforms at Ellis Island
New York November 23 Senator Sterling of South Dakota member of the senate immigration committee arrived at Ellis Island after study of conditions in Europe to evaluate immigrant reception procedures. He said reforms are needed and suggested possibly suspending immigration until laws allow selection and distribution by the nation's needs.
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Sterling
South Dakota
Senate Committee On Immigration
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Ellis Island
Lyceum Course Season Tickets On Sale At Two Fifty
Majestic Pharmacy advertises Lyceum course season tickets priced at $2.50 each. The notice notes on sale and directs readers to the shop for purchase.
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Milk Delivery by Parcel Post Urged by Post Official
Washington nov 23 save millions daily for mail customers by delivering milk by parcel post says James I Blakeslee fourth assistant postmaster general He argues rural carriers could move milk to city treatment stations and bottling could be done for direct farm to consumer delivery reducing quart price and increasing farmer earnings while lowering costs for consumers.
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James I. Blakeslee
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Expect Arrest Of Murder Suspects In Philadelphia Case
Philadelphia authorities announce that arrest of a man and a woman is expected soon in connection with the killing of Henry T. Tierce. The case has drawn attention as detectives pursue leads across the city.
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