Check Kiter Defrauded Los Angeles Banks of 338000
Police report two alleged aides of J K Frank have given statements linking them to a check kiting conspiracy that cost Los Angeles banks about 338000. Miss N G Brockett and I A Landon are cited, with Landon admitting limited share of illicit proceeds. Arrests of O R Ruddy and Dr A Gofford followed. Frank allegedly moved large sums before a tip of his impending arrest.
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Los Angeles
J. K. Frank
Mexico
Frank
N. G. Brockett
I. A. Landon
Santa Aarbara and Western
Hellman Bank
Landon
O. R. Ruddy
J. K. Frank Finance Company
Dc. A. Gofford
Man Indicted for Inciting Assassination in San Francisco
William Elmer Wolfe, arrested two weeks earlier for mailing material tending to incite the President’s and other officials’ assassination, was indicted on eight counts by a federal grand jury in San Francisco. The charges allege he sent literature aimed at murdering U S Senator Underwood Capper Congressman Madden and officials at the San Francisco Japanese consulate.
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San Francisco
William Elmer Wolfe
Federal Grand Jury
Wolfe
United States
14 Year Old Heiress Inherits 24 Million From Spreckles Trust
In San Francisco a 14 year old girl in Surrey England Jean Ferris daughter of Emma C Ferris inherits a trust fund worth more than 24 million dollars upon termination of Claus Spreckles estate. The trust included valuable San Francisco business property.
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San Francisco
Nuthill
Surrey
England
Claus Spreckles
Jean Ferris
Emma C. Ferris
Queen Margherita to Sleep in Pantheon
Italian royalty Queen Margherita is to be interred in Rome's Pantheon. The event marks a ceremonial tribute to the monarch amid national mourning and religious rites.
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Margherita
Pantheon
Love Still Persists Jack Pickford and Marilyn Miller
Hollywood reports say Jack Pickford denies rumors of marital drift with Marilyn Miller. Pickford states he remains deeply in love with his wife and asks tabloids to stop driving a wedge. He notes Marilyn’s New York stage run and his own film work keep them apart seasonally.
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Hollywood
Calif
Jack Pickford
Minr
Today
Marilyn Miller
Marilyn
New York
Weather Outlook for New Mexico and Arizona
Denver weather summary reports fair conditions in New Mexico for Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Arizona is also described as fair on Wednesday and Thursday with minimal temperature fluctuation.
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Denver
New Mexico
Arizona
Local Weather Summary From University Report
Conditions for the twenty four hours ended 6 p m yesterday reported by the university show high and low temperatures, humidity readings at 6 a m and 6 p m, and precipitation and wind velocity. Details are partially garbled but indicate a Northwest wind and general atmospheric data.
Fred E Wilson Named New Mexico Attorney General
Governor Hannett signed the appointment of Fred E Wilson of Albuquerque to succeed the late John W Armstrong as attorney general. Wilson, a former assistant district attorney and Carlsbad native, has practiced law in Albuquerque since 1923 and trained at the University of Arkansas. He served in World War I and later worked with R H Hanna. No changes planned in the Hanna and Wilson firm.
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Santa FE
Fred E. Wilson
Albuquerque
John W. Armstrong
New Mexico
A. T. Hannett
James N. Bujne
Mr. Wilson
R. H H. Hanna
Carlsbad
Dillard H. Wyatt
University of Arkansas
Arkansas Bar
Hope
N. M
Wilson
First
J. D. Atwood
Artesia
Camp Kearney
John W. Armestrong
Fifth Judicial District
Dillard Wyatt
Law School
Denver University
Hanna and Wilson
Tax measures and inquiries head Senate day in Washington
The Senate finance committee took up the tax bill and sought details on taxes paid by anthracite mining firms. The Interior Department appropriation bill of 226 million was sent to the House. A congressional inquiry into Aluminum Company of America was proposed in the Senate. The War Department forecast a 1,447 decline in the Army’s enlisted strength based on budget figures.
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Senate Financial Committee
Senate
Interior Department
House
Aluminum Company of America
War Department
Mellon Firm May Be Probed by Trade Board Agent Questioned
Aluminum Company of America faces potential inquiry as a trade board agent questions the firm over tariff rates on metal and possible monopoly. The probe centers on how AOAA pricing and tariffs may impact competition and market control.
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Mellon
Trade Board
Aluminum Company of America
Democrats press on Aluminum Company of America probe
In Washington the Senate and House push a double attack on the Aluminum Company of America. Senator Walsh calls for immediate action on two Senate resolutions while Representative Oldfield seeks a broad House inquiry into whether the company is a monopoly and if tariffs have aided that status.
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Washington
Aluminum Company of America
Mellon
Congress
Senate
Attorney General
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
House
Oldfield
Arkansas
Walsh
Montana
Reed
Pennsylvania
Ways and Means Committee
Ehnatirrman
Democratic Congressional Campaign
Mide
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Tries Suicide in Chicago Hospitalized
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw attempted suicide by poison in Chicago early today. Doctors say she rests quietly in serious condition after her son Russell prepared an antidote and rushed her to the hospital. She had been an entertainer and planned a Florida engagement. she offered little explanation beyond unhappiness.
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Chicago
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Florida
Divorce Filing Precedes Fatal Shooting in Denver
A man, Anton FP. Settler, 35, shot after wife Hannah filed for divorce in Denver. Doctors say his wound may prove fatal. Police investigation ongoing and no motive released. The event follows the divorce filing earlier that day.
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Denver
Cole
Hannah
Anton FP
Settler
Fanatical cult leader arrested after priest scourging in France
Report from Bombon near Melun states Marie Meemin of Bordeaux, founder of the Order of Our Lady of Tears, has been summoned as authorities probe an assault on Abbe Des Noyers. The priest, scourged by cult members, remains unable to resume ministry for a month. two suspects, Albert Froger and Maurice Lourdan, are detained while others are released.
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Lombon
Seine -Et-Marne
France
Marie Meemin
Bordeaux
Our Lady of Tears
Abbe
Dee Noyers
Bombon
Father Des Noyers
Bomben
Melun
Marvin Moch
Vather Des Noyers
Order of Our Lady of Tears
Romanian royal scandal upends queen’s British throne plan
Paris reports Carol of Romania renounced royal rank and engineered a potential divorce from Princess Helene to wed his former wife Zizi Lambrino. The move jeopardizes Marie’s bid to place Ileana on the British throne, while Prince Nicholas may oppose the heir Michael.
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Jackson V. Jacobs
Central Press
Paris
Carol
Ferdinand
Marie
Romania
Zizi Lambrino
Bucharest
Helene
Zizi
Greece
Michael
M Bol
Nicholas
Ileana
Prince of Wales
Wales
Must Return to Range Because Father Is There
Paul Bruel faces deportation after a year of misfortune on a Pullman tour. Immigrant officers detain him in Albuquerque claiming he is a minor. his French citizenship through his father complicates his status, and his twenty first birthday will not affect deportation. He insists on staying in the United States but must return to France when papers arrive. His mother is in Montreal and he prefers to join her there.
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Paul Bruel
United States
Paul
Gero
France
Sunburst
Mont
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Montreal
Canada
Colombies
Department of Aveyron
Torr
Texas Coroner Rules Death Self Inflicted in Hotel Case
In El Paso on January 5, Kelly W. Kelly 42 secretary treaty of an ice and cold storage com boarding was found dead after a 10 day disappearance. Ford 42 secretary treasurer also missing since Sunday was found dead in a ten room hotel with gas on. Coroner J A Wickton ruled suicide.
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Paso
Texas
W. Kelly
Ford
Kelly
J. A. Wickton
Bratton Proposes Limiting ICC Authority on Rail Lines
Senator Teatten of New Mexico introduced a measure to curb the Interstate Commerce Commission power over railroad construction and extensions. The proposal follows the commission's rejection of New Mexico Central railroad plans to build 115 miles from Santa Fe to the San Juan basin.
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New Mexico
Central Railway
San Juan
Washington, Jan
Interstate Commercce Commission
Teatten
DSM
New Mexico Central Railroad
Santa Fe
San Juan Basin
Fake note plot shakes Hungary with high officials
Budapest reports Prince Ludwig Windisch Graetz confessed to a massive counterfeiting scheme worth thirty million 1600 franc notes. Police arrest War Minister Count Charlies de Caky and Police President Nudosey on leave, while other officials and workers face arrest as detectives pursue the fate of the forged notes.
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Budapest
Ludwig Windisch-Graetz
Hungary
Nudosey
Charlies de Caky
Anthracite Wage Conference Adjourns With No Result
New York January 5 The anthracite wage conference adjourned tonight until 11 am tomorrow without reaching a settlement or proposal.
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New York
Johnson Fails to Repay Old Political Debt
Washington January 5 Senator Johnson Republican California lost another skirmish in his fight to block Senate confirmation of Wallace McCamant of Oregon to the ninth federal circuit court bench He sought open executive session but two close votes went against him The nomination was advanced to next week despite his opposition The clash stems from the 1920 Chicago convention when McCamant nominated Coolidge for vice presidency Johnson argues the judge violated a pledge by voting for Coolidge.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Benate
Wallace McCamant
Oregon
Ninth Federal Circuit
Chicago
McCamant
President Coolidge
Indian cattle thieves blamed in man's death
El Paso news reports negotiations to repatriate the body of George Elkins a prominent New Mexico ranchman and War Finance Corporation agent found shot in the Mexican mountains about 56 miles below Columbus New Mexico Authorities attribute his death to local Indian marauders active in the rugged region below Columbus.
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EL Paso
Texas
George Elkins
New Mexico
War Finance Corporation
Mountain Wilda
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
United States
Eikins
Columbua
Santa Fe Madrid Road Project to Sell Debentures
A Santa Fe chamber of commerce committee reports $13,000 in debentures will be sold within a month to fund the Santa Fe Madrid road improvement. Committee members include C. A. Bishop and Co. W. Lasater.
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Banta FE
N. M
Santa Fe- Madrid
A. Bishop and CO
Wireless carries pictures from New York to Hawaiian Isles
The Radio Corporation of America began wireless transmission of photographs from New York and San Francisco to the Hawaiian Islands. Two pictures were sent from New York relayed through San Francisco. two more were sent from San Francisco.
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Wireless
New York
Hawaiian Isles
San Francisco
Radio Corporation of America
Hawaiian Islands
Political clash over farmer relief ideas in wartime debate
Vice President Dawes publicizes exchanges between Sir Josiah Stamp and economists Peek and Davis on agricultural surplus theory. President Coolidge says farmers should lead with government help only where it does not assume business management.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Dawes
Josiah C. Stamp
England
London & Midland Railroad
George N. Peek
Chester C. Davis
Coolidge
St. Josiah Stamp
Lloyd George
State University seeks injunction over oil land gage funds
A state university seeks an injunction to determine the right of officials to create permanent and income funds from oil land gage. The action targets prohibiting or shaping the use of revenues and authority linked to the land and its oil resources. The case outlines the legal framework for fund creation and governmental powers in this area.
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State University
Downer Loss Hits New Mexico Oil Royalty Case
Federal Judge Neblett dismisses George B Downer's suit against the state over oil royalties from University lands. Downer seeks to restrain officials from splitting revenue into income and permanent funds under 1919 law, while a parallel state case proceeds in Holleman’s court.
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Santa FE
Neblett
George 8. Downer
State of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Colin Neblett
Albuquerque
Swope
Graham
Vigil
Downer
Holleman
State University
Board of Regents
Plea for commutation in Arizona murder case
Five thousand people prepare final petition to commute the death sentence of William A. Lawrence of Muskogee Oklahoma. A public hearing before the state board of pardons and paroles will hear the plea after the U S Supreme Court refused to review the case. Lawrence was condemned for killing Phoenix policeman Haze Burch last February.
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Phoenix
Ariz
William A. Lawrence
Muskogee
Okla
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Lawrence
Haze Burch
United States Supreme Court
Immigration quota bill expands to several countries
Representative Box of Texas introduced a GIA bill in the house to apply immigration quota provisions to Mexico Cuba Canada Haiti the Dominican Republic and the Canal Zone clarifying eligible national origins amid ongoing immigration policy debates.
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Washington
House
Representative Box
Texas
Mexico
Cuba
Canada
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Canal Zone
Convicted Guests Fill Guthrie for Osage Murder Case
A mass of convicts from state and federal prisons, including W. K. Hale and Ernest Burkhart, arrive in Guthrie to testify before a federal grand jury investigating the Osage murders. Prisoners from Leavenworth, Lansing, and Oklahoma Penitentiary join guards and officers on high alert as the case enters its final phase.
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Guthrie
Okla
Jan
United States
Secret Service
W. K. Hale
Osage Hills
Ernest Burkhart
Hale
Burkhart
Pawhuska
W. E.smith
Fairfax
Mollie
Lawson
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kansas State
Lansing
Two Witnesses Injured in Pight Near Fairfax
In Ponca City Oklahoma on January 6 Henry Cornett and William Lucas two federal grand jury witnesses in the Osage murder inquiry were injured in a fight at a farmhouse near Fairfax. Police reported both men were found later in a highway near the house and said the disturbance appeared to be a normal quarrel not an attempt to keep them from testifying.
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Ponca City
Okla
Henry Cornett
William Lucas
Fairfax
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