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April 4, 1926

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Headlines from April 4, 1926

Ex-Gov. Davis of Kansas and Son Acquitted On Charge of Taking Bribe in Pardon Case

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J M Davis, former Gov of Kan, and son R G acquitted on charge of taking bribe in pardoning F W Pollman

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DEMOCRATS ATTACK PHILIPPINE SURVEY; Senators Say Col. Thompson Is to Find an Excuse for Coolidge's Policy. CONGRESS INQUIRY ASKED Harrison Proposes Independent Investigation by Bipartisan Senate and House Body. DEMOCRATS ATTACK PHILIPPINE SURVEY

By Special to The New York Times

Assails apptment of Col C A Thompson for Philippine inquiry and offers resolution in Sen calling for bi-partisan Sen and House Com inquiry

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An Economic and a Moral Blessing"

By Morris Sheppard

NO TRUE and loyal citizen advocates the violation of the Constitution of the United States. It is the embodiment of the most admirable system of government the world has yet beheld. It means more for humanity, progress, liberty, than it is possible to describe.

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LAST CHAPMAN PLEA FOR NEW TRIAL FAILS; HE ASKS A LIFE TERM; Judges See No Merit in Alibi Affidavits and the Governor Refuses Reprieve. PARDON BOARD IS ONLY HOPE Meeting Will Be Called for 10 A.M. Monday, When the Prisoner Will Appear. FIRST PLEA FOR CLEMENCY Accused Man Only Agreed to Appeal as Possible Last Chance to Escape Hanging Tuesday. LAST CHAPMAN PLEA FOR NEW TRIAL FAILS

By Special to The New York Times

Signs petition addressed to Conn Bd of Pardons asking that death sentence be commuted to life imprisonment; will appear in person before Bd at hearing; Judge Jennings examines alibi affidavits, refuses to hear new witnesses and does not recommend fourth reprieve

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BYRD SHIP READY TO SAIL TOMORROW; Eight Tons of Provisions Put Aboard With Planes for Arctic Flight. MANY VAINLY TRY TO JOIN Volunteer Crew Inspects the Quarters -- Perils Discounted by Scientific Preparations. BYRD SHIP READY TO SAIL TOMORROW

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1926Ronnie Masterson, Irish actress (died 2014)^[†]

Ronnie Masterson was an Irish actress.

Headlines from April 4, 1926

Ex-Gov. Davis of Kansas and Son Acquitted On Charge of Taking Bribe in Pardon Case

DEMOCRATS ATTACK PHILIPPINE SURVEY; Senators Say Col. Thompson Is to Find an Excuse for Coolidge's Policy. CONGRESS INQUIRY ASKED Harrison Proposes Independent Investigation by Bipartisan Senate and House Body. DEMOCRATS ATTACK PHILIPPINE SURVEY

An Economic and a Moral Blessing"

BYRD SHIP READY TO SAIL TOMORROW; Eight Tons of Provisions Put Aboard With Planes for Arctic Flight. MANY VAINLY TRY TO JOIN Volunteer Crew Inspects the Quarters -- Perils Discounted by Scientific Preparations. BYRD SHIP READY TO SAIL TOMORROW

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