In the Spotlight of Todays News and Arts Highlights
The page surveys Joan Harrymore in Landau’s Hamlet at Old Haymarket, notes Barrymore lineage in stage cinema, and contrasts film and theatre stars. It reports Dr Jardine’s consumer-friendly farm policy, a Hollywood burglary loss, Chaplin versus Amador talk, a bank raid mishap in Greene County, Notre Dame stars Miller and Layden entering Drake Relays, and a Commons vote on women’s suffrage, plus a court inquest over William McClintock’s death with tense courtroom mood.
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Joan Harrymore
America
Ha&s
Theatre &Oers
Landau
Hamlet
Haymarket
Barrymore
Lionel
John
Ethel
New York
Dr. Jeky
Mr. Hyde
Beau Brummel
Miller and
Layden
Notre Dame
Drake
Knute Rockne
Tug” Wilson
Boran Dominant in Foreign Affairs Says Sullivan
Washington dispatch argues Borah will lead foreign relations while Kellogg heads the State Department. Borah’s youth vigor and solo policy approach may challenge Kellogg, with Borah pursuing independent lines on Russia and future issues. Sullivan notes Borah’s strength in original thinking and policy initiation.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Washington
Kellogg
London
Kelloge
Kellogs
Borah
Senate
Lodge
Afr
the &Tealer
Kellor
Russia
Harding
Boran
PPO
Ex-Warden Sartain Sentenced for Prison Bribe Privileges
Ex-warden A E Sartain of Atlanta federal prison and ally Lawrence Riehl were sentenced to one year and six months and one year and one day respectively for accepting bribes of ten thousand five hundred dollars for special privileges. Deputy Warden Looney Fletcher was acquitted.
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Sartain
United Press
Atlanta
A. E. Sartain
Columbus
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Wu Lawrence Riehl
Looney Fletcher
Riehl
Fletcher
Iilie Haar
Savannah Laotleg
Ger
Haar
Trey
Thomas Hayden
Hayden
Altho
Jury Rules Boy Has Right to Snowball High Hats
In Minneapolis on February 20 a Hennepin county district court jury awarded $250 damages to Charles J. Christianson. The suit claimed August Lindholm struck his eight year old son with a hammer after the boy threw snow balls at him.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
Charles J. Christianson
August Lindholm
Lindholm
30 Miners Trapped By Gas Explosion
A gas explosion at City Coal mine near Sullivan Indiana trapped about 50 miners. Two unidentified bodies recovered, three seriously injured rescued. Rescue teams rushed, doctors and ambulances at the shaft as responders fear many more may be dead. About 125 miners were in the shaft when the blast occurred. It may take hours to reach those remaining inside.
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Presa
U S Consul Demands Release of Captain in China
The United States consulate demanded the immediate release of Capt. Hawley of the river steamer Chui Chuen and other Americans detained by Kwei Chow militarists in China. The captain was arrested and other crew remained in custody amid tensions.
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i-Chang
China
United States
Hawley
Chui Chuen
Chaplin Aplin court duel enters second reel on film and humor
In Los Angeles the second reel of the Chaplin Aplin dispute opens in superior court. Charles Spencer Chaplin expounds his humor philosophy as Charles Amador, using the stage name Charlie Aplin, faces the court amid a fire scare from a burning Amador film. Spectators fled as flames showered the screen.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Charles Amador
Superior Court
Chaplin
Amador
Charlie Aplin
Philos
Ophy
Alm
London
Amnador
Ather Beys
Justice Olson and Lawyer Trade Blows In Court
Chicago Feb 26 A clash between Chief Justice Harry Olson and Edwin Hendrick attorney for William Shepherd occurred during the morning session of the inquest into the death of Shepherds foster son William N McClintock the millionaire orphan Olson was called a dirty rat by Shepherds lawyer The judge swung one punch grazing the lawyers chin and chest with no injuries Hendrick retaliated but missed further hostilities were halted as officials witnesses and jurors intervened
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William McClintock
William Shepherd
McClintock
Olson
Chicago
Harry, Olson
Edwin Hendrick
William D. Shepherd
Shepherd
William N. McClintock
Hedrick
State Officials and Legislators Guests at State Function
Gov Hammill hosted a large state function in Des Moines with 200 lawmakers and officials plus their spouses. Lieut Gov Kimbell House Speaker Edson and Adj Gen Lasher attended the receiving line as former governors Carroll Chirke and others joined in the evening of cards and dancing.
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Des Moines
Hammill
State Legistate
Clem F F. Kimbell
Kiotball
W. ¢. Fxlson
Edson
Adj
Louis Lasher
B. F. Carroll
G. W. Chirke
William Larrabee
Clermont
Edna Hoft
Deg Moines
Man Suffers Fractured Skull After Stairway Fall
In Omaha Nebraska on February 20 a man identified as 33 year old R Carlson living at the Elks club St Paul is hospitalized with two fractured skull bones after apparently stumbling or being knocked down the stone stairway of the union depot early Thursday. Doctors say he will probably recover.
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Omaha
Neb
R. Carlson
Elks Club
St. Paul
20000 Quarantined in Smallpox Case in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports more than 20,000 people quarantined in north Philadelphia after one smallpox case. About 40 physicians began examining residents in the affected area and vaccinating anyone not already vaccinated.
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Philadelphia
Marx Resigns as Premier of Prussia
Berlin February 20 Dr Wilhelm Marx premier of Prussia and his cabinet resigned after failing to win a vote of confidence. The parliamentary tally stood at 22 to 2 in favor of resignation, ending Marx's administration amid political crisis.
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Marx
Prussia
Associated Press
Berlin
Wilhelm Marx
Courier Delivery Time Notice
The Courier will be delivered to homes before 5 30 p m. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or another cause call 35100 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach offices before 6 80 p m.
Mitchell asserts battleship Washington bombs farce
Brig. Gen. William Mitchell told the House aircraft investigating committee that Washington sank after only sandbags and charges were used, with no bombs dropped on the hull. He claimed 14 hits from 2,500-yard air attacks and argued aircraft defense is futile against ground fire.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Willam Mitchell
House Aircraft Investigating Committee
Navy Department
Mitchell
Pershing
aeMy-navy Commission
John J. Pershing
France
Army
Navy
Weil
Woman Playwright Martha Morton Dies in New York
Martha Morton one of America's early successful women playwrights died at her New York home. Her works included Helena The Merchant A Bachelor Romance Lord and Master The Diplomat and The Truth Tellers. Private life name Wag Mrs Hermann Conheim. Death due to heart disease.
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New York
Martha Morton
Hollywood Home Looted for Million Dollars
Paintings and antiques valued at one million dollars were stolen from Martin Weinschenck’s Hollywood residence while the owner was away. The theft was discovered on his return last night, according to police reports.
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Martin Weinschenck
Hollywood
Jim Cruze
Ugw
Cali
Left on Dock in New York as Clews Family Leaves
Left on the Mauretania dockside in New York on February 20, Baron Willy von Knobloch Droste and Vera Leightmer said they were invited by Hen Ty Clews Jr to Europe as guests but claim no tickets were provided. Clews denied promising transport, saying delays were due to passport issues.
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New York
Hen Ty Clews, Jr
Mauretania
Europe
Willy von Knobloch Droste
Biss Vera Leightmer
Great Neck
L. A
Clews
Brandmenger
House Approves Salary Increase for Congress Members
The House approved a bill to raise salaries for Senators and representatives from 7500 to 10000 annually. The measure, already passed by the Senate, would boost the speaker of the house vice president and cabinet members to 15000 a year, effective March 4 if not vetoed by President Coolidge.
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House
Congress
Washington, D. C
Senate
Coolidee
Tax Experts Close Conference on Inheritance Tax
Washington Feb 20 The national conference on inheritance and estate taxation closed with sessions on modifying federal and state inheritance taxes and a general discussion. Speakers included Charles S Dewey assistant Secretary of the Treasury debated repeal and gradual withdrawal from federal taxation as President Coolidge earlier urged.
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Coolidge
Author Irwin's Wife Wins Prize in Short Story Contest
The sixth annual short story contest by the O Fleury Memorial committee awards New York writer Will Irwin’s wife, Hayes Irwin, the first prize of 3500 for her story The Spring, Puecht. Chester Crowell takes second prize of 259.
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New York
Pet
Nez Hayes
Irwin
Will Irwin
O. Fleury
Puecht
Aljacred
Britain seeks Anglo American liaison for new disarmament plan
London February 20 Britain’s foreign policy debates a fresh approach to disarmament via close Anglo American co operation. Talks with Ambassador Kellogg aim to win President Coolidge approval for a Washington conference and a wider international framework including France Italy and Japan. Submarine policy dominates the discussions amid wartime memories and Britain’s reliance on sea freight.
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United Press
London
Kellogg
Coolidge
Britain
France
Ialy
Japan
Hale dozen measures pass in morning session
Des Moines reports a busy morning where the house approved about a dozen measures including bills on motor speed limits and state governance. Pending bills cover primary elections, highway commission reorganization, and refunds for street improvements as senators near a week of heated debate.
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Hale
Highway Commission
Board of Parole
Associated Press
Stairhouse
Des Moines
Med
Senate
Board of Control
Commission
Flower
Cavanaugh
Webbster
Penting
Asserted Marriage Was Indissoluble, Now Asks Divorce
Rev. Stuart Tyson, an Episcopal clergyman known for opposing divorce on grounds of marital indissolubility, files for divorce from Gertrude W. Tyson in Trenton New Jersey alleging extreme cruelty. Tyson had previously preached that Christ’s idea of marriage was lifelong between one man and one woman.
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Trenton
N. J
Stuart, Tyson
Gertrude W. Tyson
Tyson
CWO
Shoot to Kill Order At Cleveland Chief To His Men
Cleveland, O., Feb. 20. Chief of Police Jacob Grant issued orders to his officers citing instruction to shoot to kill as a crime wave grips the city. Since dusk yesterday armed robbers have held up citizens, with flying squads deployed across Cleveland. Total loot reported around $1,500 as robberies surged despite an aroused police response.
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Cleveland
Jacob Grant
Model badly hurt in three story fall
Naomi Baker, a model, is in serious condition in a local hospital after injuries from a fall or push from the third floor of her home. Ray Raleigh, the stepfather, is under arrest amid an apparent dispute over a celebration outing. Police have not determined if the fall was a jump or a throw.
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Chicago
Naomi Baker
Ray Raleigh
Raleigh
Michigan Legislature Defeats Child Labor Law
Lansing, Mich. February 20. The Michigan ban of representatives today rejected the federal child labor amendment by a vote of 61 to 24. The bill is still pending in the state senate labor committee.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Ban of Representatives
State Senate Labor Committee
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