New Fields of Inquiry in US Oil Probe Opened
The oil committee moves to new inquiry areas as government counsel file first temporary injunctions to halt Teapot Dome and Naval Reserve 1 oil extraction. Proceedings target Mammoth Oil and Pan American Petroleum with multi‑agency audits and testimony ahead.
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Washington
Oil Committee
Naval
Sinclair and Doheny
Teapot Dome
Wyoming
Naval Reserve Number 1
California
Federal District Court
Mammoth Oil Company
Pan- American Petroleum Company
Albert FK. Failen
Mignee
Edwin Denby
Navy
McLean
Walsh
fLeonard Wood, Jr
Pern
Chicago
Vashington
New York
Cleve
Elkins
West Virginia
Jose
Orans
Ae Howe
Hayes to Be First Native New York Cardinal
Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes of New York sails to Rome for the papal consistory where he will be created cardinal by Pope Pius VIII marking the first time a native New Yorker becomes a prince of the church.
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Hayes
New York
New Yorker
Patrick J. Hayes
Italy
Pius VIII
Fieme
Tragedy In Castile Gate Mine Disaster In Utah
Crowds gather in Castle Gate Utah as 174 miners are feared entombed at Utah Fuel No 2 mine after a massive explosion. Rescue crews search portals and canyon while families wait, two children cradle a snail baby, and seven bodies recovered.
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Castle Gate
Utah
Asasciatea Press
Thintuic
Utah Fuel Company
Knights of Pythias Hall
Castles Gate Canyon
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Portal No. 1
Castile Gate Canyon
Notting
Heavy
Miners Dead in Utah Mine Blast Reach Ten Bodies
At Mine Number Two Utah Fuel Castle Gate two more blackened corpses were recovered, bringing the total to ten with five identified as George Harrison William Pollock W A Berg George Fillstead and Jack Thorpe. Rescue work continues despite gas hampering efforts as officials fear all miners may have perished.
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Castle Gate
Utah
Associated Press
Utah Fuel Company
George Harrison
William Pollock
W. A. Berg
George Fillstead
Jack Thorpe
Three men under consideration for Navy secretary post
Washington March men considered for Navy secretary post. Edwin Denby to retire tomorrow and a successor not yet chosen by President Coolidge. Possible candidates include Governor Dixon of Montana James Davidson and former Representative Foss. Theodore Roosevelt will act as secretary until a new head is installed.
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Washington
Edwin Denby
Foss
Hinds
Denny
Navy Department
Marine Corps Reserves
Denby
Theodore Roosevelt
Republicans of Old Town Name Primary Slate
Republicans of Precinct 15 Old Albuquerque met in the courthouse Sunday night to select 27 delegate candidates for the county convention. About 50 men and women attended, with speakers urging party unity and a strong showing in the upcoming election. Ortiz criticized Chairman Hubbell and called for a new leader while other members favored harmony and loyalty within the party.
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Albuquerque
Modeste
Ortiz
Frank A. Chapbell
New Mexico
Hubbell
Bernalillo County
Repubican
Mrr. Ortiz
John Vigil Feld
Jesus Romero
Alt
J.T. Evans
William II, Lucas
M. Q. Garcia
Republicana
Scanzini
Congressman Kvale proposes amendment to Volstead Act
Minnesota representative J Kvale a Farmer Laborite who beat Volstead urges in the House a constitutional amendment to confiscate all liquor. He declares the measure would “sop up the country completely” by making liquor ownership under any circumstance a deal.
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J. Kvale
Farmer -Laborite
Andrew J. Volstead
Congress
Minnesota
Rattlesnake 3 Drilling Could Open New Oil Field Near Gallup
Gallup New Mexico March 2 two million barrel total oil from the Rattlesnake dome on the Navarre reservation is estimated by Commissioner Hagerman. The well by Producers and Refiners is in a new field with no Hogback connection and may yield significant future production. The 64.2 Baume oil is praised as high quality suitable for automobiles and gasoline without refining. A next well will drill below 35 feet to seek larger yield and a pipeline to Gallup may follow if field grows.
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Washington
Senate
Daugherty
Heatiner
Iis
Charree
Department of Justice
Hirst
Fall
Doheny and Sinclair
Department of Justices
Brookhart
Wheeler
Montana
Cait
Department of Jusetive
Federal Trade
Angie
United States
Marshal Walker
San Antonio
Mexico
Obregon
Motern States
United
Gallup
N. M
Tiegback Leld
Navarre
H. J. Hagerman
Bryce McCandless
P. and Hi
Inet
Miateria
Perkins
Oakland
Calli
Cubere
Albert Ahagey
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Women of Old Castile Shy at Driving Autos
A fragment discusses women in Castile avoiding car driving due to licensing rules. It notes required certificates of good conduct health sight and hearing and a birth certificate with birth year. The text hints at age restrictions and legal formalities for female drivers.
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Old
Castile
Gee En i Oss
Orman
Reed Defeated in Conventions in Home State
March 9 report from i Lewis notes that United States Senator James Reed's presidential campaign was overwhelmingly defeated by Missouri Democrats in county conventions statewide. Of 107 counties reporting, Reed carried instructed delegations in 17 with several counties contesting anti Reed delegations at the State convention. McAdoo fared better in only ten counties as many conventions denounced Reed and sent uninstructed delegates to Springfield.
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I. Lewis
United States
James
Remi
Missouri
Reed
William (. McAdoo
Springfield
Steel output stays high amid strong orders and rail demand
New York March reports show February iron and steel output rising sharply with daily rates at 106 006 tons, the highest since August, and capacity use near 55 percent. Railroads automobile makers and builders placed large orders for rails and materials, while car loadings slimmed by holidays but hit new yearly highs. The period also saw a French franc drop to 38.45 cents amid rising Bank of France money supply and tax debates.
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New York
Associated Press
Mapplacs Turera
Ecarriera
Europe
Bank of Frances
Demolish over twenty England churches urged by Edward Page Gaston
London, March. Americans might attend services in fog stained churches of London if a plan to dismantle about twenty condemned Anglican churches proceeds. Edward Page Gaston advocates removing unused structures, selling ground, and preserving remaining historic edifices while questioning church ownership and action.
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London
England
Church of England
Edward Page Gaston
Wren
G Gaston
Authorities Move To Stamp Out Gambling By Glasgow Children
Glasgow authorities act to curb child gambling as the board of education bans betting among pupils and warns parents and teachers to use authority. Reports say pupils bet among themselves and with bookmakers on horse racing and football, with one school of 100 pupils noted for bettors taking as much as 75 dollars daily.
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Glasgow
London
Board of Education
California Governor calls special session to fund foot and mouth disease fight
Governor Friend Wichardson announced plans to convene four special sessions of the California legislature to finance a campaign against foot and mouth disease. He warned of the economic impact if the port of San Francisco is quarantined and urged federal and state cooperation, noting the need for half of the campaign costs to be covered.
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San Francisco
Friend W. Wichardson
California
Sansco
Eivery Busine
Califernia
Esteck Wen
Germans Find Fun in Fire Destruction Cartoon Subject
Neurupping Prussia March 9 German cartoonists and humorists were given a new subject the destruction by fire of a factory where fire extinguishers were made.
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Pire Neurupping
Prussia
Revenge drama unfolds as Kentucky man held prisoner two days
The case centers on Richard Heaton and William Gates both in Louisville where Gates, 31, alleges Heaton forced him to undergoing a staged operation after binding and handcuffing him. Gates claims Heaton attempted murder over jealousy, firing two shots that killed Heaton. Detective Frank Cordell of Indianapolis is charged with kidnapping in the wider incident.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Richard Heaton
William Gates
Fiotes
Heaton
Gates
Hieaton & Fisher
Hieaton
Thirtyfourth Street
Nis Suse
Mre
Nexton
Frank Cordell
Indianapolis
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Wivers
Pull
Harry .Sinclatr
Jake Parson
Iron Okishoma
General Wood
Hamonee
Wmpirites
Wood
Archbishop Vatrick
Haves
George Wilson
Standardville
United States Bureau of Mines
Knight of
Pythias Hall
Red Cross
United States Bureau of Mine
Republicans
Old Town
Modesto Ortiz
Kvale
U. S
Oo. J. Kyale
Denver
Lillian McGlone
High Speer
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