Mencken Arrested Over Gong Sale On Boston Common
The embattled editor Henry Mencken of the American Mercury faces court action after being arrested for selling a gong to Reverend J. Frank Chase of the Massachusetts Watch and Ward Society on Boston Common. The episode follows ongoing clashes over liberty of thought and press in America.
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L. Mencken
American Mercury
Bas
Boston Common
J. Prank Chase
Massachusetts Watch and Ward Society
America
Monthen
Seldon
Dail
Horesome
Settlement of $28,000 suit over alleged alienation of affection
A lengthy Wichita case ending in an out of court settlement dismisses Kathryn Fricks suit against Matilda Caward for alleged alienation of the affections of Walter L. Pricks’s wife Mary Jean Coward. The settlement covers all related litigation including custody and divorce aspects, with terms undisclosed.
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Mary Jean Caward
Walter 8. Caward
Hawkeye Oil Company
Black Tank Oil Company
Matilda Caward
Kathryn Fricks
Coward
Iricks
Prank F. Parnell
George Bike
Mire
Supreme Court
G W. Wood
Walter L. Caward
Mary Jant
Concent Ferats
Pointblank
Fricks
Walter B. Coward
Anet
Pickett, Swisher & Farwell
Talim
Caward
Pickett
Swisher &Farwell
Casward
Menara & Love Amt
Walter Jensen
Snow Pack Ignites Oil Mop Fire in Genlervite Porch
Snow packed around an oil mop atop a refrigerator on the Morrison porch caused a garage fire in Genlervite. Fire Chief Lew Davidson said airtight packing likely triggered spontaneous combustion, burning the refrigerator top and scorching weather boards at the rear.
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Genlervite
Lacey Morrison
Lew Davidson
Byrd Arctic Expedition Sails With 54 Onboard
The Byrd Arctic expedition began its polar voyage towing from the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Channel anchored off Tempskinville to stage the lift of cargo and crew. The ship carried 54 crew and officers, including two West Point graduates from the 1923 class, Winston HH Whett and Paul Todaro, joining the voyage.
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Arctic
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Tempskinville
Sicten Island
Trout
Winston HH Whe Gott
Paul Todaro
West Point
Court of Appeals Upholds Thompson First Degree Murder Sentence
Des Moines April 6 The state supreme court today upheld the first degree murder sentence of Manly Thompson and Lynus Pinkerton who broke into Dr Pinkerton’s office and shot town marshal Frank Mommer. Thompson pleaded guilty claiming the sentence was excessive, seeking a second degree verdict.
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Apri
Amanuly Thompson
Traer
Tawa
Glavte Supreme Court
Thompson
Lynus Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Frank Mommer
Police Use Clubs on Joan of Arc of Passaic Strikers
Police confronted about 1,000 textile workers at Walling ton bridge as leaders were arrested. Ten organizers including Nancy Sanilowsky dubbed the strikers’ Joan of Arc were clubbed and detained. Jack Rubenstein and Mary Stanselager also faced arrests amid a rock shower.
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Joan of Arc of Passaic
Itty Aenic
Tpatt
Wallington Bridge
Nancy Sanilowsky
Joan of Arc
Jack Rubenstein
Mary Stanselager
Washington
Sioux City Police Shakeup Under New Commissioner
Sioux City April 1 AP The police department undergoes its largest upheaval with Tom Taggart as commissioner. Many reassignment changes across divisions including dismissal of a department head and transfer of five detectives to patrol duties. Three veteran patrolmen move to so called easy jobs at headquarters. L A Trump, former head of the identification bureau, is dismissed.
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Sioux City
Tom Taggart
L. A. Trump
Butreau
Government Reopens Movie Merger Probe in FTC Action
The U S Federal Trade Commission resumes the so called billion dollar movie combine inquiry into four to five major producers and distributors. The commission seeks to prove a chain linking theatres nationwide with dominant control over film distribution and exhibition. Famous Players Lasky is allowed to present excluded testimony while a May deadline nears for defense counsel to prepare evidence.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade
United States
Geekines
Hue Atsa
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Alumi Othrr
Iowapaly Msi
Famous Players Counse
Wet states unlikely to shift dry edge in senate vote
A Kansas City dateline report argues Minnesota Missouri and 22 western states remain leaning dry in prohibition politics. It details diverse population strains and political sentiment predicting little change in the Senate balance despite ongoing polls and possible shifts. The piece cites St Louis and Kansas City as wet centers with rural Missouri remaining dry, and notes Minnesota's mixed signals.
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Iby Marie Sullivan
Kansas City
Mississippi River
St. Louis
United States Senate
James A. Toad
Alifra
St. Lois
Missouri
Happe
Minnesota
United States
Mississippi
Lrom
Mis Pei
Ohio
Senate
Washington
N.V. Tierald-Tribane
Paper Delivery Warning From Courier Service
Readable text warns the Courier service delivers before 5 30. It mentions carriage boy error and failure to receive the paper. Urges readers to phone Lion and police for payer issues. Calls must reach the office before 6 pm.
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Lion
War Anniversary Reflections From Senate Veterans
Senators and veterans mark the ninth anniversary of the United States entry into World War I. Wary voices urge defense readiness, restraint in wartime policy, and a commitment to peaceful international arbitration while honoring the sacrifices and costs borne by the nation.
Ban Johnson in Serious Condition at Columbus
The report states Ban Johnson, president of the American League, is seriously ill at Columbus Ohio. He faces multiple ailments including an infected teat and an operation has not yet been performed. Additional health issues of the veteran junior circuit president are under observation.
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Ban” Johnson
Columbus
Exhibit Committee Names Harvey Head
Nes Moines April 6 40 The towa eduction exhibit com mittee newrnneting here named WoW Tarvey Altoons president PLA Welch Des Moines secretary Sed Harry E Andrews Des Moines treasurer the committee forma hated plans for the educationa Nibie ae tine Tows alate fiir mes tai
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Nes Moines
Towa
Wow. Tarvey
Altoons
PLA
Welch
Des Moines
Sed
Harry E. Andrews
Jtreasurer
Caraway Defends Committee Action On Ballot Charges
Caraway defends committee action in ignoring charges that ballots were mishandled as readers are reminded the weather remains cold and raw in Iowa. Residents hope for spring but some fear delays while real estate figures and sarcastic remarks color the local mood.
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Caraway
Milsalle
Bakierion
Balel Frank WL. Marais
Iowa
Protests over Gay Rule at Tariff Commission Hearings
Washington April AP report notes protests by Commissioner Vennis and Democrat allies against the tariff commission procedure. He argues current debate allotments give two-fifths of time to Glassie, one-fifth to Chairman Marvin, and one-fifth to Costigan, leaving little time for other members.
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Senlgames
A. Reed
Washington, SD
Gen. Andrews
Senate Prohibition Committee
Washington
Tariff Commission
Vennis
Senate
Tari
Glassie
Marvin
Costigan
S. P. C. C. Might Block "Peaches" Marriage in New York
April 4. Frances Heanan known as Peaches faces a potential block to her marriage to Edward Browning, a millionaire reactor. Vincent T. Tiger, agent of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, filed papers in New York today. The girl was to appear in children's court with an affidavit claiming she is a minor delinquent and that her mother, Mrs Gathering Heenan, is an unsuitable guardian.
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INS
Edward W. Browning
Milionaire Reator
Frances
Heouan
Likeivene Pd
Vincent T. Tiger
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Pisarra
Comet
Princes
Mrs. Gathering Heenan
Hint Merc Marine May Sell to British
New York April 6 Negotiations for control of the International Mercantile Marine Corp are reported in the financial district. P A S Franklin, president, plans to sail for England in a week or ten days to begin talks. The corporation’s earnings have fallen since immigration laws were enacted, with accumulated dividends on 6 per cent preferred stock exceeding 32 million dollars, about 62 1 2 percent.
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New York
INS
iNternational Mercantile Marine Corporation
Contay
P. A. S. Franklin
England
Sharpening Knife Threat Leads to Divorce Ruling
Des Moines April 6. Mrs. Jane Tarney testified that her husband woke at night and sharpened a knife while threatening her life. Judge John Fletcher granted her divorce and $18 monthly alimony, noting his disturbing habit of saying he would make away with her.
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Jane Tarney
John Fletcher
Tarney
Luther Burbank Report Shows Improved Condition
An official bulletin from Dr. Joseph H. Shaw released today says Luther Burbank aged plant wizard and Herel scientist had a restless night but other conditions improved and his overall progress is satisfactory.
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Santa Rose
Joseph H. Shaw
Luther Burbank
Stingy Pliny Richardson Charged in Chicago Case
Mrs. Mabel Hillaker, 80, former fiancée of Nes Moines contractor Pliny Richardson, claims she was lured to Chicago and charged with larceny to cover his alleged stinginess. She says he withheld funds for companionship and movies while pursuing a wedding, then brought her to court amid a breach of promise claim and possible marriage plans. The chaotic tale centers on stolen money and disputed intentions.
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Mabel Hillaker
Des Moines
Chicago
Richardson
Ho Vietim
Pliny
Nes Moines
Wes Moines
Wien
Promisa
Leral
Poll shows Senators will seat Brookhart in Iowa race
Washington dispatch reports a Senate election dispute over whether Republican Brookhart or Democrat Steck should sit for Iowa. A confidential INS poll suggested Brookhart held 49 votes in favor, with 28 for Steck and 10 undecided, boosting prospects of Brookhart's seating despite ongoing debate and questions over ballot validity and state law.
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Iowa
Caraway
Jols
Olson
Ingages
Brook
Walgh
Actana
Lowa
Polk
Norris
Carnol
Sommier -Caraway
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Brookhart
Senate
Walsh
Montant
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Smith W. Brookhart
Republicds
Daniel F. Steck
Brook Thare
Senate Today
Internacional News Service
Steck
Arkansas
Election Committee
Mississippi
Brooks
Curtis
Kansas
Repub
Newn
Reed
Pentsylvania
Bingham
Connecticut
Russian Killer Trapashkin Sentenced to Death
Trapashkin, linked to at least 100 killings and numerous robberies over six years, was sentenced to death in Moscow. Tibonko received five years for harboring him. The case ties to widespread crimes across the Ukrainian frontier.
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Olak Trapashkin
Marys
Mosgow Ste Pret
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