Easy money and mischief haunt city notes in a chaotic column
In a page of mixed items, Lucchesi awaits return to Memphis as Des Moines officers pursue bank theft links. Fahy roams Atlanta prison recalling a postponed meeting with his wife. The city debates garbage handling funding and an incinerator plan costing 37,000 with annual 15,000 operation, while hog markets and road budgets under federal aid loom. Tra Landrith headlines a revival push at First Presbyterian as West High football schedules mingle with residence tax questions and a murky Grant highway status.
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Memphis
Des Moines
Koretz
Keyte
Illinois
Fahy
Atlanta
Grant
Jefferson Highway
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Oma
Dexter
Bryan lecturing more than most for twenty years
The piece notes William Jennings Bryan has delivered an estimated average of 250 lectures yearly for over two decades, traveling extensively across the United States. It contrasts his touring style with other public men and hints at the potential for a vivid autobiography if he combined local history and American character study.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Bryan
America
United States
New York
Wilson
Ihat Booth Tarkington
Julian Street
Americans
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Murdock
Rhode Island
Pacific Coast
Courier Delivery by 5 20 PM and Redelivery Policy
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 20 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other causes, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Fund Grows for Christmas Party For Little Folk
The Waterloo Good Fellows drive gains momentum as the Business and Professional Women's club directs funds for a Christmas party for Waterloo's less provident boys and girls. Hope C. Martin, the original Waterloo Good Fellow, called for 1924 contributions, with expectations of rapid growth next week.
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Waterloo
Hope C. Martin
Ulevre
Spectators Barred in Haarmann Trial in Germany
In Hanover the Haarmann murder trial saw the court shut spectators from the courtroom as the confessed killer described his crimes against 27 boys. He implicated Hugo Witowski and a man named Mans Granz, while authorities pressed for more details on the alleged accomplices.
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Hanover
Germany
Frits Maarmann
Haarmann
Tadey
Pinfire
Hugo Witowski
Witowski
Mans Granz
Minister's Wife Loses Love Suit in Iowa Case
In LeMurs Iowa a jury ruled for Mrs. Lillian Stinton a wealthy widow in a $25,000 alienation of affections suit. The plaintiff Mrs. John Hill wife of Rev A J Hill formerly Merrill Iowa Methodist minister charged Mrs Stinton with damaging her marriage after a 10 hour trial with about 50 witnesses testifying.
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LeMurs
Lillian Stinton
John Hill
A. J. Hill
Methodist Church
Merrill
Hill
Stinton
Spaniards Execute Three Revolutionaries in Pamiona
In Pamiona Spain on December, three convicted revolutionaries Enrique Gilgalan Julien Santillan and Jacques Martinez were executed by court martial as instigators of the Vera uprising Sanquez tried as their accomplice was acquitted. The prisoners received the last rites shortly before the execution.
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Pamiona
Spain
Enrique Gilgalan
Julien Santillan
Jacques Martinez
Sanquez
Proposed Rate of Interest in Debt Conference Stalls
A French debt conference faces delays as France seeks 21 1 2 percent interest on its 4 billion dollar debt. British sensitivity over discrimination and U S congressional splits hinder consensus. Sir Esme Howard relayed British intent for equal treatment, noting Britain pays 8 percent rising to 3 percent.
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Congress
American Debt Commission
France
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Howard
Great Tritain
United States
Presidential vote tallies in largest states favor Coolidge
Official returns show President Coolidge leading in ten big states with over 500000 votes in each, while Davis and La Follette trailed. Coolidge held large pluralities in New York and Illinois. La Follette drew more from Republicans than Democrats, and southern turnout appears weak.
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Jap press roused by plans for cruise
Japanese press voices unanimous navy opinion that the proposed Pacific perimeter for American and Australian fleets far exceeds limits of maneuvers outlined by President Coolidge. Tokyo report cites The Daily Mail dispatch via Tokio correspondent.
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London
Der
Japan
Imei
Coolidee
Cabaret Trip Cost Man and Bride 20000 in Heist
In New York, three assailants on a white way highway robbed Jacques PL Rosenbergs and his wife of jewelry valued at 220000 after attacking them in a cabaret. Resembero, a broker, and his bride had recently returned from a Europe honeymoon. He is 68 years old.
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New York
Nec
Jacques PL Rosenbers
Resembero
Europe
Death Chair Trial Ends Double Acquittal for Mrs. Buzzi
United Press reports Mrs. Buzzi acquitted of murder after a second trial in New Orleans, while her rival accuser Mrs. Ture, wife of a taxi driver, had testified previously. The case involved the shooting death of Bret Schneider beside his car on February 20, 1924, with a first conviction and pending mercy considerations.
Condition of Consul Shot by Lithuanian Girl Is Unchanged
Belgrade reports the American consul Bayton remains in care after a Lithuanian girl Anna Cazaup shot him during a botched mission. Doctors removed one bullet from Bayton and hesitate to remove two others. An inquiry into the shooter’s motive and her later suicide is expected to shed light on the assault.
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Sienre
Anna Cazaup
Tove
Kovyno
Bayton
Tadiry
Yayton
Divorce Bid Among California Army Theft Suspects
Edward Harris Ted Cox and Sophie Banliagnac Mouldrin sue for divorce on grounds of desertion. In Atlanta and Chicago court notices, the case is tied to a theft at a military warehouse where wines valued at over a sum were stolen. Investigators, including United States Marshal Leve, say the raid involved inside help and a short guard. Fifteen steel doors and locks were damaged to simulate no inside aid.
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Edward Harris
Ted Cox
Sophies
Banliagnac
Groulds
Cox S
Asheyile
Xni
Mae
Ward Nisap
Atlanta
Chiragoa
Dew, Gees
Raert
Hue
Steve
Brueswots
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Weather Outlook for Washington Week Began Monday
Weekly forecast for Washington DC and surrounding valleys shows clearing and colder temperatures starting Monday. Snow is possible in the north midweek with snow or rain in the southern areas by Wednesday or Thursday, then colder conditions return by week’s end.
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Washington, D.C
Dee
Missouri
Woman Fatally Hit by Truck in Street Crash
Woman identified as Mrs. William White of 1834 JavaVette street was killed after being struck by a truck at the intersection of Wirth and Bycamore streets. The driver, Palston of the Young Coal company, claims he had the right of way and that the pedestrian attempted to cross between barriers. Presbyerian hospital notes serious injuries to the victim and ongoing investigation follows.
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Willian White
Javavette Streer
Wirth
Palston
Young Coal Company
Hough Found Guilty in Woman's Death Case
Carl Hough of Bedford was found guilty in district court of the murder of Lillian McKenney, with the jury recommending life imprisonment. McKenney, 39, had eloped with Hough from Wow Market, and her body was found beneath a highway bridge near Wow Market. Hough was captured in Sioux City after eluding search efforts.
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Dec
Carl Hough
Qukland
Lillian McKenney
Herrick
S. 1
Locke
Guards Extend to Prime Minister's Country Residence
Armed guards guarded the country residence at Chequers Court as authorities fear a possible attack. Police extended security to Arckingham Jeilaca and government buildings while warnings from Lord Atenby raised concern over threats to ministers and the prime minister.
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London
Herte
Brien Yneartheal
Arckingham Jeilaca
Uildings
Chequers Court
Stanley Caldwin
Xtra
Lord Atenby
Confessed Slaying Over Debt Sets Off Tragedy
A witness testifies that Kammerer killed five people over a $15 debt owed by Edler and expressed belief the suspect was insane. The hearing details Kammerer’s alleged plans and mentions motives tied to debt and a family connected to Edler.
Herriot pledges govt action as Paris Soviet agency raids
The Herriot government vows to suppress communist agitation after police raid Soviet agency headquarters in Dubigny eastern Paris suburb. Ninety inspectors and sixty policemen led operations. foreign agitators to be expelled as Cabinet discusses tighter immigration rules and removal of communist officials. Roumania to deport 100000 undesirables under new powers to curb disorder.
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Kendall Commutes Convicts to 70 Years in State Action
Gov. Kendall commuted life terms of four elderly inmates to 70 years each. The改 decision affects f-Lenhard Videy Hugh Rolbard and others connected to Meadore Frith and Jenry Talcott. Fort Madison penitentiary now houses the prisoners under new terms as police pursue a still unclear mystery man.
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Dubie
Lenhard Videy
Hugh Rolbard
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Thitte
Three Hospital Attendants Held for Patient Death
Three attendants at the state hospital in Cherokee Nec are under arrest on a first degree murder charge in the death of Henry Van Haaften a patient. Herbert Steingrabe Louis Pret h and R Fuller are held on the superintendent Georges Boughine complaint. An inquest led by Coroner Krink Mateus is today.
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State Hospital
Mew
Henry van Haaften
Herbert Steingrabe
Louis Rreth
MM. R. Fuller
George EB. Boughine
Krink
Mateus
Gov Small and Family Injured in Auto Collision Near Pantine
Governor Len Small his son and daughter were injured in a car crash near Pantine while returning from Springfield to Kankakee. Alf Rochfur of the state highway department and Mrs A Alfisiesh were also injured as another vehicle struck the executive's car, overturning it.
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Gov. Small
Kankakee
Aos
Len Small
A. Alfisiesh
Alf Rochfur
State Highway Department
Panetine
Springfield
Norfolk Seethes Over Minter Ritter Nuptial Rumors
Mary Miles Minter and Lieut. Commander Harold Hoffmann Ritter, aboard the Naval Collier Jason, are said to have married in Boston with a possible honeymoon in Cuba. The couple remain silent as rumors swirl in Norfolk during their stay at a local hotel suite. The Jason plans to sail to Guantanamo next week.
Gore Improves in Chicago Hospital After Bronchitis
Secretary Howard M. Gore secretary of agriculture and governor elect of West Virginia is listed in good condition at St Luke's hospital Chicago with bronchitis. He arrived with the presidential party Thursday to attend the livestock show.
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Chicago
Howard M. Gore
West Virginia
St. Luke’s Hospital
Gore
Crane
Lewis Commission Aims to End Pennsylvania Coal Strike
Scranton Pa December 6 The Lewis commission led by John L Lewis unites to end the unauthorized walkout of 12 000 miners at the Pennsylvania Coal company by urging a return to work at a meeting of the Pennsylvania workers grievance commission tonight The Lehigh commission chose not to issue a strike order yesterday.
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Scranton
Lahigh Valley Coal Company
John L. Lew
United Mineworkers
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Pennsylvania Workers
Lehigh Commission
Stone to Expedite Appeal of Tax Case
Attorney General Stone orders Kansas City Journal-Post to publish tax publicity case. The case is appealed directly to the Supreme Court at the earliest possible moment, announced by the Department of Justice.
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Washington, DD. C
Stone
Kansas City Journal-Post
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
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