Illinois Supreme Court Denies Habeas Corpus in Shepherd Case
Springfield April 10 William D Shepherd, charged with killing his sister son William N McClintock, has lost another bid for release as the Illinois Supreme Court denied a writ of habeas corpus. The defense may seek federal jurisdiction. Mercury poisoning is suspected in the McClintock deaths with coroner Wolff reporting two doses may have been administered covertly.
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Dollar Bills Gain Shifts in U S Currency Use
Washington April 10 The rapid rise of dollar bill usage challenges treasury officials They may need to expand printing capacity or persuade the public to use dollars more sparingly Assistant Secretary Dewey studies why demand has grown sevenfold since 1900 and threefold since 1910 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced 387 824 000 one dollar bills in March weighing about 113 472 pounds to meet demand The bills go into circulation fresh from the press with no curing time and their average life is about four months Efforts to revive silver dollars have failed and placing 40 600 000 silver dollars in circulation could save millions in paper money annually
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United States Treasury
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German Women Suffer Nicotine Poisoning Says Professor
Cologne March 28 Women in Germany after the war smoke many cigarettes. Prof Kruelles of the University Clinic says nicotine poisoning is common among younger women. Dizziness heart and nervous system disorders are common and weight loss is frequent.
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Germany
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Bays
Communists Lose Ground in Moscow Soviet Elections
The Mosotov soviet election closed on Tuesday yielded 2,554 Communist members and 1,308 from other parties, including over 900 women. Non-communist parties will hold 34 percent of the new Moscow soviet membership, up from 12.3 percent previously.
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Camden Doctor Seized After Child's Reveal and Tunnels Found
Camden New Jersey April 10 Prosecutor Wescott said murder charges might be filed against H H Hughcock a black doctor whose home was raided after his seven year old daughter said he killed a woman and buried her body in hidden passages beneath the house. Underground tunnels unearthed three passages with rooms contained infant bones chickens dolls and other odd evidence. Hughcock was arrested on practicing medicine without a license and obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Men Declared Dead Ask Court For Ruling
In New Orleans Louisiana April 9 a state supreme court mandate aims to restore legal life to two residents listed as dead. Both remain living yet lost voting rights and benefits under death status. Relatives identified bodies found in a boarding house and the Mississippi River, prompting the men to seek removal from the death list. The health authorities refused, stating the list can only be erased by the supreme court.
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Frank Muller
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Ville
Supreme Court
Man Held On Bail After Daughter’s Startling Elatement
Authorities detained a man and his wife without bail after his daughter made a startling statement. The father faced actions related to spiritualist claims and his businesses including four real estate ventures. The girl remains in custody as a witness while investigations continue.
Diplomat Chafes at American Humor and Navy Pay Plays
Dr. Pavel Stransky, Czechoslovak second secretary, disputes American humor as his dinner party on April 1 reveals a prank gone awry. The event drew 30 guests including debutants and officials, leaving the diplomat shocked at the uninvited invitation. In Washington the dispute extends to Navy pay where Secretary Wilbur orders payments blocked by Comptroller McCarl, a confrontation that could rival Senate President clashes.
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French Senate Overthrows Herriot Government
April 10. The Herriot government falls as the Senate led by former Premier Poincare votes 156 to 4 against the ministry after six hours of debate. A bitter duel between Herriot and Poincare ends with Poincare steering the chamber to oust Herriot amid inflation and borrowing woes.
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Average cost of each law passed by Iowa assembly
Des Moines Iowa April 9 Every law enacted by the forty first general assembly cost taxpayers about 1289.97 dollars. Total session cost 257905 dollars or 3036.22 dollars per day for eighty five days. Governor Hammill signed 194 bills and about 200 expected. Major expense items include salaries for members committee clerks extra help and printing.
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Babe Ruth Collapses On Return To New York Hospital
Babe Ruth lies helpless in St. Vincent's hospital amid reports he is better today. He fainted aboard a Pullman at Green ville and again near arrival in New York on a stretcher after a day of worry. Doctors hope to fit him for the opening game against Washington at Yankee Stadium.
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
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Hot Springs
Greenville
S.C
Babe
Edward King
New York American League Baseball Club
Washington
Yankee Stadium
Penneylvania
Cotton trade in England suffers worst slump since Civil War
The Associated Press reports from London that England’s cotton trade is at its worst since the Civil War era. Cotton spinners and manufacturers warn that only lower production costs and a larger imperial crop supply can revive the industry. They call for 14 to 15 million bales produced in America annually and deeper efforts to boost empire cotton cultivation.
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England
Assatian
Governmental Committee On Trade and Industry
America
Lord Esher Theory Would Scrap British Ministers
London report notes Lord Esher argues few men are fit for politics after age forty. If applied, the English cabinet would shrink to a single member, possibly Lord Eustace Perry the 38 year old education minister, with details noted on his roles at Windsor Castle and as author.
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Iowa legislature teeters over salaries and adjournment
Des Moines reports recall fears eased as A C Gustafson was authorized to correct a prison salaries error in Fort Madison and Anamosa. The conflict centers on the appropriations bill and a $96000 discrepancy. Senate intent and legal opinions drive the adjournment plan with three bills unsigned by Governor Hammill.
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Editorial Debate on Age and Charm Across Centuries
The Evening Standard questions Lord Esher's age related views citing Sophocles and Napoleon as contrasts. It argues that charm and generous instincts often wane after 40 for both genders, while noting contemporary dramatists favor mature heroes. The piece highlights public misgivings about applying 40 as a cutoff and mentions Esher's 71st year.
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