Chapman Pays the Penalty for 1924 New Britain Murder
Gerald Chapman known as George Chartres is executed in Wethersfield Connecticut after a life of crime that included the murder of Policeman James Shelley during a 1924 department store robbery. The first use of Connecticut’s new hanging machine ends his 38 year crime spree amid fanfare and near-misses with reprieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Associated Press
Wethersfield
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Connecticut
James Shelley
New Britain
Yeiclans
Chapman
George Chartres
Michael P. Barry
Father Barry
Hartford
New York
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Athens
Connecticuts
First Week in May Designated as Music Week in This State
Iowa Governor Hammill proclaims May 2 to 8 1926 as Music Week urging statewide observance. He requests free public music programs to broaden access and inspire the humblest citizens with the best in music culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Hammill
George Judison
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
John Hammill
Width markers on English cars spark design debate
In England small ignita on front fenders indicate extreme width of motor cars. The feature draws interest as an old practice resurfaces in discussions on vehicle safety and design, highlighting how size indicators influence road awareness and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Chapman execution and silent burial in Hartford
The article notes Chapman's execution at Wethersfield prison and his lack of mercy plea. State officials including Alcorn and Judge Jennings are mentioned. Chapman's prison life is described as exemplary, with two women visitors once, and no funeral service held. Burial occurred at Mount St Benedict's cemetery with limited attendees and no priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcorn
Chapman
Superior Court
Newell Jennings
Connecticut
Atlanta
Muncie
Ind
New York
Hartford
Conn
Mount St. Benedict’s
Bloomfield Line
Gerald Chapman
Wethersfield
Michael P. Barry
Barry
Dillon
Groehl
Ray M. Wiley
Springfeild
Mass
Byrd Arctic Expedition Sets Sail For Polar Fronts
New York April 6 The Byrd Arctic expedition begins its voyage from Brooklyn toward Tromso Norway and King's Bay Spitzbergen to launch flights in mid May. Admiral Byrd leads 54 explorers including West Point graduates Winston Ebrgott and Paul Todaro while hopes rise for aviation aided exploration and commercial gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Byrd Arctic Expedition
Arctic
North Pole
Admiral Peary
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Tompkinville
Staten Island
John JD. Rockefeller, Jr
Richard KB. Byrd
Norway
Chantier
Tromso
King's Bay
Spitzbergen
Happe
Byrd
Winston H. Ebrgott
Paul Todaro
West Point
Indoor Ball Series Opens Last Night
The Y's Men's club beat De Molay 15 to 1 and the American Pearl button factory team defeated the B. E. O. class 35 to 7 in the first indoor baseball games at the Y M C A. The button factory squad showed strong hitting and fielding. Tonight at 8 15 the volleyball lineup features Canaries versus Professionals Bluebirds against Senators Invincibles versus Sky Pilots and Steakeaters versus High Pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Molay
American Pearl Button Factory
Button Factory
Canaries
Professionals
Bluebirds
Senators
Invincibles
Sky Pilots
High Pockets
Matting Care Tip From The Time
A practical tip notes matting becomes dirtier like any floor covering and benefits from airing on a clothesline on a clear day followed by thorough washing with a hose.
April Weather Sees Rainfall Returns After Snow and Ice
April weather shifts back toward normal as rain falls steadily this afternoon. Earlier cold nights left pavements icy and slippery after a mix of last week’s snow and freezing temperatures.
Washington City Council Opens New Year with Few Changes
In the first meeting of the year the council filled three library board vacancies with Miss M Helen Wilson, J M Peet and W C Hedges. The annual reports were reviewed and filed, the annual appropriation ordinance passed, garbage collection oversight assigned to Dr M Denison, and dog killing set at one dollar. Committees stayed the same as last year and a health board meeting yielded no business. The council scheduled reviews of the assessor’s books for this evening and likely two or three more sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. Helen Wilson
Clara Conzer Wilson
J. MW. Peet
Claude Lemman
W. C. Hedges
L. J. Wallace
Iowa City
M. Denison
County Board of Supervisors
Clarence Brinning
Water Works and Electric Light
J. S. McElhinney
A. E. Putnam
W.S. Eldridge
Riverside Bank Suit Nears Closing in District Court
Attorney George F. Morrison opened for the defendant in the Riverside state bank versus R F E Tobin suit for about two thousand dollars in notes. Testimony from Henry Griffin and Struble followed by Morrison's argument, with further pleadings likely by Baldrige, Davis, and Messer. This is the last jury case for March term. three cases assigned for trial this week include W H Cress estate and Farmers and Merchants State Bank with city funds on deposit in the closed bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Morrison
Riverside State Bank
R. F E. Tobin
Henry Griffin
Riverside Savings Bank
Struble
The
State Bank
Mr. Morrison
A. E. Baldrige
Walter Davis
Iowa City
Frank Messer
D. W. Hamilton
Pstate
W. H. Cress
L. A. Andrews
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Adelia Margaret Strabala
Delbert George Strabala
Election Laws Theme in Senate Debate in Washington
The April 6 Senate debate centers on Iowa election statutes as the Brookhart Steck contest unfolds. Caraway and others discuss ballots discrepancies from the 1924 election and whether findings should count when protests are lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senate
Washington
Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Senator Caraway
Mr. Steck
Lenroot
Snator
Caraway
Evid Snes
Walsh
Montana
Norris
Nebraska
Questionnaires on light wines and beer split opinions
The April issue of the Continent reports responses from 44 prominent modification advocates of the Volstead act. The survey shows wide disagreement on what modifications are proper and the benefits expected.
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Chicago
Continent
William F. McDermott
Medermott
Primogeniture and the English Law of Inheritance
The law of primogeniture assigns the eldest son the real property of a deceased ancestor. Originating in feudal England, it persisted for a time in the American colonies after introduction with the mandate system but was later abrogated and abandoned there.
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England
American
Giant ocean squids described as long as fifty four feet
A historical note describes giant squids and related sea creatures living in vast ocean zones. It states the largest giants reach at least 54 feet in total length with a 20 foot body, 12 foot circumference, and eye openings 7 by 9 inches, noting twilight zone abundance and similar conditions across oceans except extreme poles.
Banish low mood and face death with hope
The passage urges not to brood on death but to see it as a natural life phase. It suggests final concerns can inspire living and hints at unknown wonders beyond mortality, urging a hopeful perspective rather than despair.
Must Have Our Illusions None is Perfect
A brief editorial note from the San Francisco Chronicle reflects on belief and perception as a man outgrows fairies and Santa Claus, suggesting the enduring pull of belief beyond childhood. The quote underscores how statistics can shape our view of reality and disappointment.
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Santa Claus
San Francisco Chronicle
Mencken Charged Over Obscene Mercury Sale in Boston
Henry Mencken defends his actions as religious persecution from personal spite. He and editor J Frank Chase face court actions after a copy of the American Mercury was seized amid a mob scene in Boston. Mencken plans $50,000 damages suit while Chase seeks to restrain sale of the issue.
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Associated Prena
Boston
Henry IL. Mencken
The
American Mercury
Massachusetts “Watch and Word Society
J. Frank Chase
United States District Court Today
Mencken
Mr. Chase
Boston Common
Federal District Court
Chase
Stinginess of Richardson Triggers Chicago Marriage Raid
Des Moines retiree Pliny E. Richardson, 69, blamed for a staged wedding disruption after a dispute over money. His fiancée Mrs. Mabel Hillaker, 30, claims she was accused of larceny during a train arrival in Chicago where police detained Richardson, her, and two others. The case moves to court with both sides to be heard.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pliny E. Richardson
Des Moines
Mabel Hillaker
Richardson
Donald Freeland
Hillaker
Freeland
This Is the End Excerpt Refers to Time Frustration
Stella Benson laments urban life in London with relentless clocks and ticking minutes. The speaker contrasts city urgency with country clocklessness where the sun does not strike minutes. The passage evokes themes of time pressure and social critique.
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London
Stella Benson
House and Home Close in Kindred Bonds
A reflection on how a house or cottage becomes a home through loving deeds and enduring associations. The piece contrasts stone and brick construction with the intangible wealth of affection and long lasting bonds.
Corn Rust Devastates U S Grain By Millions
A severe corn rust outbreak caused destruction of corn valued at five million dollars within a single year across the country, signaling major losses for agriculture and grain markets.
Prohibition Hearings Open as Andrews Testifies on Enforcement
General Andrews outlined enforcement changes amid senate prohibition hearings as wets press for proof of indictment. He cited 121 agents dismissed for bribery or extortion, falsifying expense accounts, or false statements, and described bootlegging linked alcohol diversions and drugstore whiskey schemes.
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Washington
General Andrews
Prohibition
Senate Prohibition Committee
The
Prohibition Unit
Reed
Missouri
Andrews
Senator Walsh
Montana
Treasury
Glorious Liberty Inspires Peace Amid Conflict
A compact aphorism frames liberty as tranquil and invincible, claiming contagion of strength. It notes attackers meet rebounding force from the despot and concludes with liberty’s enduring quiet.
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Victor Hugo
Uncle Eben Poker Quip Highlights Borrowing Breaks
A Washington Star quip frames friendship ending in a poker game and revival when debt surfaces, noting how borrowing reshapes ties and trust in playful slang.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
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Board of Pardons
Trumbull
Plainville
Gov. Trumbull
Hugh M
Mr. Rockefeller
Roosevelt
Peary
Deetroit Arctic Expedition
Alaska
Coleville River
Point Barrow
Ptarmigan
Fairbanks
George H. Wilkins
Council
Mostey
Riverside
Wayne B. Wheeler
Julien Codman
Eben
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