Verdict affirms $19,000 in seduction case against Bethesda merchant
Jury awards $19,000 to Jeannette Decker after three hours of deliberation in Montgomery County court. The action, filed against Charles Miter, a Bethesda coal merchant, followed weeks of testimonies alleging improper conduct at his firm. Witnesses described inappropriate incidents and cross examinations focused on alleged framing and relationships in the office. The verdict, reached after a lengthy trial, may be appealed.
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Decker
Jasee Milburn
Bethesda
Prabe Marr
Gwardad
Firth
Shane Carne
Tae
Ethesda
John A. Garre
Sou
Mixx Decker
Vera
Miller
Misa Decker
Enos Harnden
Teathe
Toseph Wateheart
James Etataleston
Third Street Mor
Evelyn Elizabeth Wu
Bethevwda
Whison
Gayheart
Seal
The
George P. Hoover
Sopron Sd
Bandits Burn Chinese Town in Henan Province Tragedy
Reports from Laohokow say Lao Yangren led Bandits to cross into Henan Hupeh border area. The raid left about two thousand dead or wounded as villagers were torched and dumped in pits after scaling walls with ladders. Mission stations burned. two native teachers missing. foreign missionaries fled.
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Dee
Likwankia
Henan
Laohokow
Hupeh
Likwhenhla
Nankiang River
Lao Yangren
Henan-Hupeh
Faport
Able Pit
Los Yan-gren
Lachokow
Lao Yan-gren
Sister Denies Enoch Loved Miss Shevick in Virginia Trial
Richmond report on the Joseph Enoch murder trial describes defense rebuttal testimony denying Enoch loved Celia Shevick. Miss Shevick, a 16 year old schoolgirl, testified she left home after a wedding when Enoch was not present. Witnesses challenged deposition details and alibis as jurors heard reports from Stokes and others.
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Richmond
Jeseph Enoch
Celia Shevick
Hoolgirl
Sto Cage
Tee
Berul Lo Oonce
Shevicks
Deascribe
Wiileh
Heather
Uo Hydrant
Avene
Allegany Delegates Name Campbell Head Allegany Delegates
In Maryland's Allegany county a delegation meeting named James Campbell of Barton as chairman. Rudolph Nickel Frost and Slaven were also listed among attendees as the delegation named Campbell head at the session held in Bemn Frontburs Md on December 6.
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Allegany
Campbell Head
Washington Bemn
General Haller greeted at Naval Academy
Polish hero General Josef Haller arrived in Annapolis from Baltimore to visit the U S Naval Academy. He was greeted by Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson and given a midshipmen review. State officials, American Legion and Maryland National Guard members joined Polish society members as decorates greeted the party. The visit included a buildings and grounds inspection and a tour of the academy.
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Washington
Annapolis
Josef Haller
Poliah Hero
Baltimore
Naval Academy
Haller
American Legion
Maryland National Guard
Huller
Henry B. Wilson
Academy
Midshipmen
Dr A W Calloway Found Shot Dead in Asheville Home
The body of Dr A W Calloway, renowned stomach specialist, was found in the basement of his home near Asheville, N C, with a bullet wound to the chest. The coroner ruled suicide and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Calloway had been injured in a prior automobile accident and had been in ill health since.
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Asheville
A. W. Calloway
South
Here
Suifella
Calloway
Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia Notice
Special notices from the Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia dated December discuss district land use actions and meeting schedules. Officials outline hearings on proposed zoning changes and property developments affecting multiple neighborhoods in Washington.
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of Columbia
Washington
Philadelphia Mayor seeks Butler leave to head city safety
President Coolidge defers ruling on Brigadier General Smedley Butler’s possible leave of absence to become Philadelphia’s director of public safety. A delegation led by Mayor-elect Kendrick, with Senator Head and local lawmakers, pressed for support, meeting Navy Secretary Denby beforehand. The White House indicated administration backing could be pursued if the request could be cleared with authorities.
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Coolidge
Kendrick
Philadelphia
Smedley Butler
Marine Corps
White House
Senator Head
House
Denby
Gen. Butler
Public Safety
Eleat
Gen. Hutter
Fragmented prompt yields unclear headline
The text is garbled and does not present a coherent event or entities to report. No identifiable people, organizations, places, or dates are discernible for a accurate summary.
May Try Liquor Cases At Night Sessions
Plans by Judges McMahon and others propose night sessions to hear liquor case trials. unclear details mention locations and timing, with aims to speed adjudication and reduce daytime congestion.
Perron District Plan in Courts For Prohibition Era
A report outlines a Perron district plan to enforce prohibition era measures. Officials propose appointing a league head and polling officers to implement control, with roughly 368 cases noted as pending in court records.
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Aitorteya
South Dakota Gasoline Slashed to Thirteen Cents
Gov Bodmeter orders sale of gasoline from state stock at thirteen cents per gallon. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but indicates a state action to move gasoline at reduced price.
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South Dakota
Eec. & D
Gov
W. H. Bodmater Lodky
eaGsine
Focal Priesa
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