Attorney General Tied to Effort to Stop McLean Recall
Washington reports testimony linking Attorney General Daugherty to efforts to prevent Edward B. McLean from being recalled to testify. Ira Bennett said Daugherty told him on the day McLean was summoned not to worry and that he was attending to things. Senator Curtis denied directing the White House or using his name in coded telegrams to McLean.
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Daugherty
Washington Post
Senator Curtis
Washington
Edward B. McLean
Oil Committee
Ira E. Bennett
McLean
Bennett
Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Paimeach
Kansas Shenater
White House
Mosrare
Curile
Curi
Ben- Et
Vuine Himesis
Kennett
Jambert
Messara
Gamibert
Lam
John Fgor
Em- Fes
Walsh
Maine
Taplains
Wycgo
Senator Walsh
Wyhol
Bear
Bert
N. D
H. DD
Mr. Daugherty
Mr. Lambert
Lambert
Hersam
Bursum
Republican
New Mexico
McGean
Ned
Senator Bureum
McbLean
Corning
Florida
Jesse
Salon declares he's not guilty of wrongdoing
Washington reports the house waits for Department of Justice to name two representatives charged in a Chicago grand jury report with improper use of influence. No reply to the resolution demanding names. no indictment timeline. Rep Langley of Kentucky says he believes reports name him though he has no official information. If names are provided, the house is undecided on next steps as the matter remains open.
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Washington
House
Department of Justices
Chicago
Langley
Kentucky
Department of Justice
New York Producer to Close All Attractions
David Belasco, prominent producer, announced he will shut down all attractions on tour and at the Belasco theater in New York before June 1 due to an anticipated summer actors strike.
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New York
David Belasco
Belasco
Wheat tariff boost and flour duty hike ordered by President
President Coolidge increased the wheat tariff by 12 cents per bushel and raised wheat flour duty by 2 cents per hundred pounds while cutting ad valorem mill feeds by 59 percent. New rates take effect in 30 days to offset Canadian grain imports, aiding Northwest hard wheat growers and potentially lifting spring wheat prices.
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Washington
Coolidge
Tariff Commission
United States
Great Lakes
Northwest
Middle Western
Dominion of Canada
New Soldier Bonus Insurance Plan Moves Forward
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee advanced a new soldier bonus proposal featuring paid-up life insurance as the main provision. An option for full cash payments remains under consideration, with Bacharach’s plan using 34 year endowment policies for veterans who served over sixty days.
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Washington
House
Ware and Means
Harding
Coolidge
Representative Oldfield
Arkansas
K Bacharach
Representa Bacharach
Republican
New Jersey
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Bacharach
Fish
New York
Era Andrew
Massachusetts
Weather Forecast for New Mexico
Fragmentary forecast notes rain possible across New Mexico with around 80 percent humidity and temperatures near 48 degrees. Details are unclear due to worn OCR.
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New Mexico
EE 76 a U sees TSA 59 Me
A historic sports score note records EE 76 defeating U in a game against TSA 59. The snippet names teams and a 59 point figure, reflecting a local score update.
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A. U
National Prohibition Clause Barred as Unconstitutional
Omaha March report says Judge W Woodrough of Nebraska ruled the provision in the national prohibition law allowing a federal court to close a residence for a year after its owner is found guilty of liquor violations is unconstitutional. The decision centers on the validity of the enforcement clause under the federal framework.
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Omaha
W. Woodrough
Nebraska
Walter Gandler Testifies in Byfield Damage Suit Trial
Walter T. Candier of Atlanta testified he was a victim of a plot by Clyde Byfield to extort money in the trial of Mrs. Byfield's $190000 damage suit over an alleged attack aboard the steamship Berengaria en route to France. He described a dispute over a signed check and a loan of $2500, denying any improper conduct and noting Mrs Byfield’s health suffered after the incident. Jury arguments were announced to begin soon and conclude in the afternoon.
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Decatur
Walter T. Candier
Atlanta Capitalist
Clyde Kk. Byfield
Byfield
Candler
Warfield
Fourape
Atlanta
Edy Roush Signs Three Year Cincinnati Contract
Cincinnati reports Edy Roush signs a three year contract with the team, confirming his stay as a central player and indicating renewed commitment by the club.
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Roush
Cincinnati
Edy Roush
Sholay
The
House declines to be upset over bootlegging story
A Washington story about a rumored bootlegging link involving a congressman sparked debate. Representative Blanton demanded investigation into a Capitol arrest and a bootlegger tale. Speaker Gillett ruled the inquiry out of order as vague rumors circulated.
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Washington
March
Tims
Congress
Hone
Blanton
Tesas
Capitol
House
Manton
The
Howee
Hones
Hanor
Gillett
Honse
New Tax Fight Grows in Lower House
Washington March 7 A White House backed plan to remove the 25 percent personal income tax reduction from the revenue bill and enact it by joint resolution before March 16 triggers renewed tax fight in the House Republicans vow action opposition grows Democrats warn of a presidential veto and fear delay without the change The Ways and Means Committee delayed presenting the proposal as opposition mounts Senate Finance Committee meanwhile advances the revenue bill and Senate leaders study income rate schedules while keeping open the 16 open tax returns provision and business leaders press for action to speed relief.
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Washington
Coolidge
House
Green
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Senate Finance
Smoot
Loreworth
Washington Briefs on Tax Cuts and Daugherty Probe
President Coolidge proclaims a tariff reduction on wheat while Attorney General Daugherty returns to Washington. Senate subpoenas issued in the Daugherty investigation as votes pass treasury and post office appropriations. Lawmakers debate tax relief and possible joint resolution. Bennett cites messages from Daugherty to McLean. Curtis denies and calls for a hearing on Bennett’s claims.
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Coolidge
Attorneyeneral Daugherty
Washington
Senate
Daugherty
Treasury
Post Office Department
Billie
Acai
Dein Sox
Ine
Cossidge
Langley
Kentucky
Emmas
Maryland
Rand
Ifa
E. Bennett
Washington Post
Oil Committee
EB. B. Mclean
Palm Beach
Curtis
McLean
Bennett
Wood's Son Subpoenaed by Senate Oil Committee
Leonard Wood Jr testified that oil interests offered to back his father Major General Leonard Wood for the 1928 Republican nomination. He described a 1906 convention approach tied to Secretary of the Interior post, and said his father turned down the offer. Subpoenas were issued for Mrs. John W. Gan and Jake Hammon Jr. as the investigation widens.
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Washington
Leonard Wood, Jr
Senate Ofl Committee
Leonard Wood
Wood
Jake Hammon
Oklahoma
Hannon
Hamon
Hammon
Hamet
General Wood
Mr. Homan
Fejecain
Senate Oil Committees
Severe battle in Temuantepec ends without decisive victory
Advices to rebel consul Adolfo Jimenez say four days of combat in the Isthmus of Tehauntenes left 6,000 men engaged with no clear winner. Fighting occurred between Jalapan and Carmen, Tehauntenes region.
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Galveston
Tex
Tehauntenes
Adolfo Jimenez
Jalapan
Carmen
Rebels surrender in Mexico after failed conference
Across Vera Cruz region one thousand rebels led by Hertani Tapia Ordonez Leon and others surrendered unconditionally at Tlacoyan. The defeat of General Guadalupe Sanchez at Teocelo follows rebel losses and captures. Efforts to quell revolts continue with forces under Amare Cruz and Caraveo moving toward Morelos Guerrero and Alexics.
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Mexico Citys
Associated Press
Francisco Hertani
Guillermo Castillo Tapia
Javier Ordonez
Novak Leon
Vera Hernal
General Dinerin
Tlapacoyan
Vera Cruz
Vera Crux
Alvino Seville
Guadalupe Sanchez
Teocelo
Jalspa
Salvador Gonziles
Roman Figueroa
Morelos
Guerrero
Alexics
Generala Amare
Roberto Cruz
Marcelo Caraveo
Dundee and Moran Bout Postponed at Madison Square Garden
New York reports the 14 round return between Pat Moran of New Orleans and Johnny Dundee featherweight champion, set for March 15, was postponed after Moran injured his left wrist. A May date was offered but rejected amid uncertainty.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Pat Moran
New Orleans
Johnny Dundee
Moeran
Enditian
Nolin
Auburn man receives patent for tuned radio frequency receiver
An Auburn, New York resident has been granted a patent for a tuned radio frequency receiver. The device eliminates squeaks whistles and interference from unwanted stations, promising clearer radio reception for fans.
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Auburn
N. Y
Autburn
Two American Archbishops Set for Cardinal Elevation in Rome
Archbishops Hayes and Mundelein arrive in Rome to be elevated to the cardinalate. Formalities like Visita and receptions lead to a secret consistory on March 24 and a public consistory on March 1 for red hats, followed by assignation of titular churches amid a large American presence and visiting tourists.
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Rome
Associated Press
Hayes
Mundelein
Sacred College
Papal Court
Emergency Fund Created to Combat Foot and Mouth Disease
San Francisco officials and bankers agreed to create a 1.9 million dollar emergency fund to fight foot and mouth disease. Federal and state governments would reimburse each about 65 percent of the indebtedness, covering costs to reimburse owners of cattle destroyed.
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San Francisco
Bankera
Match Called Off Moran Dundee Bout At Madison Square Garden
The 15 round featherweight title bout between Pat Moran of New Orleans and Johnny Dundee scheduled for March 15 at Madison Square Garden was cancelled after Moran injured his wrist in training. No substitute date has been set.
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New York
Pat Moran
New Orleans
Johnny Dundee
Madison Square Garden
Moran
Here
Committee to Begin Its Probe Next Week
Senate investigators prepared to probe Attorney General Daugherty’s handling of the Justice Department next week. Subpoenas for about six witnesses were issued, but the line of testimony remained undisclosed. Daugherty arrived in Washington and avoided comment while the White House stayed silent.
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Washington
Daugherty
Senate
Department of Justice
House
Chicago
Indictment Alleges Bid to Bribe Attorney General Daugherty
A federal grand jury indicted Thomas B. Felder Gaston H. B. Means and Elmer Jarnecke for obstructing justice and offering a $65,000 bribe to United States Attorney General Daugherty and others. They allegedly promised immunity and sought to protect Crager System and Glass Casket promoters tied to a stock promotion scheme.
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New York
United States
Daugherty
Thomas B. Felder
Georgia Soelery
Gaston BH. Means
Department of Justice
Elmer Jarnecke
Means
Jarnecke
Felder
Crager System, Inc
Glass Casket Company
Altoona
Ateo Hayward
John Holley Clark, Jr
Peter J. McCoy
Samuel Safir
Crager System
Safir
Belcher, Means and Jarnecks
Daucherty
Safir Et al
Felder, Means
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Ute
SALON
Chicago Grand Jury Report
President Coolidge
Commission
Dominion of Canadare
Walter Gandler
OY Oil Committee
Leonard, Jr
Temuantepec
Mexico
Dundee
Hays and Mundelein
HM. Daugherty
India
Hich
David Gershon
San Diego
Calif
Erall Kosteriitzky
Las An
H. M. Daugherty
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