Oil Inquiry Focuses on Sinclair and Jennings Allegations
Washington dispatch reports oil committee wrangles over Sinclair testimony and rumors of a $1,000,000 cash payment to secure Harding’s nomination. Al Jennings, former train robber turned evangelist, is subpoenaed amid claims of stock contributions and other alleged deals. The committee weighs whether Sinclair should testify and when to call Hays and other figures.
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AL Jennings
Sinclair
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Oil Committee
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
New York
Haya
Hays
Adame
Republican National
Eit
Ol Committee
Chicago
Jennings
California
BouRce
Vittleton
Martin WY. Littleton
Stichir
Congress
Commiitee
Walsh
Ontaria
Littleton
Fdttleton
A8 Committee
Une
Albert
Bas
Payments of Claims of Indians Authorized in Bill
Washington March 1 The bill reported by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee would authorize payments of claims of Indians in the amount of 800 00 in Washington.
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Washington
Cintras
Indiana
Sof
Senate Indian Affairs
Humidity Report At 6 P M Details Weather Outlook
A brief weather note reports humidity at 6 p m and precipitation prospects. The text is garbled but indicates an early evening humidity reading and rain chances.
Barney Bernard Dies in Gotham Comedy Star Passes
New York reports barney bernard renowned comedian and creator of Vic Potash in Potash and Permutter died tonight of pneumonia in Gotham. The veteran performer was on stage and screen for decades.
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Barney Bernard
Gotham
New York
Vic Potash
Potash
Terimutter
Pheumonia
New York Rate on Call Money Drops to 2 1-2 Percent
The official rate on call money slides to 2 1-2 percent the lowest since 1913 as Wall Street questions the surge of funds in New York. Banks deny a dawning business lull while noting normal trade indicators. Outside markets see further strength in bonds as funds flow into investments amid ample liquidity.
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New York
Wall Street
Oma
United States
Probe Proposed for Prohibition Bureau Administration
Representative Kindred of New York proposed a special committee to probe the prohibition bureau administration amid corruption allegations. The House referred the measure to the rules committee as another inquiry gears up.
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Pro
Washington
House
Representative Kindred
New York
Prohibition Bureau
Rules Committee
Indus
Legion backs Bergdoll return plan to reinstate fortune
The American Legion supports Grover Cleveland Bergdoll's plan to return to the United States to serve his draft evasion sentence and resume his fortune. Officials intend he face U.S. authorities upon return and resume his affairs.
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American Legion
Bergdoll
Grover Cleveland Breredol
United States
Senators Hear Hints of Graft in J R Bureau
Senate investigators heard sweeping but unspecific graft charges in the internal revenue bureau from former employees. Witnesses named firms tied to amortization allowances, including Standard Steel Car, Aluminum Company of America, United States Steel, Brown and Sharp, Colorado Fuel and Iron, and Great Lakes Shipping. Adams said Ford-like treatment favored Melion companies.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Senate Investigating Committee
Senate
Melion
J. F. Adahis
Wasthingten
Renator Watson
Indiana
Adama
Vox Kefand
Kink Democrat
Utah
King
Taillian Delib Ter Stern
Adams
Ford Company
Standard Steel Car Company
Aluminum Company of America
United States Steel Corporation
Zepliak to be released from Russian prison
A March report from Miaunu says the central executive committee will release Archbishion Zenliak, head of the Froman Catholic church in Russia, condemned to death for resisting the Soviet government. Officials cited political considerations in the decision.
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Miaunu
Associated
Arizona Governor Denounces Colorado River Compact in Telegram
Governor Hunt of Arizona denounces the proposed nationalization of the Colorado River in a telegram to House Arid Lands Committee Chair Addison T. Smith. He argues California lobbyists and Colorado officials push an unfair pact, noting Arizona’s 42 percent drainage, 80 percent of power below Lee’s Ferry, and heavy federal land ownership. He insists Arizona will not ratify the compact and warns of friction if pressed.
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Phoenix
Ariz
California
Arizona
Colorado River
House Committee On Arid Lands
Hunt
Addison T. Smith
Work
Aragons
Congress
Colorads
Trant
Committee On Arid Lands
House of Representatives
Power Trust
Interior
Kubert Work
Colorado
Arma
Colornado River
Lee's Ferry
Balanea
Nevada
Johnson Hill
Department of the Interior
Four Army Planes Fitted to Rest on Ocean at Sand Point
Major Frederick and seven crew members proceed with four United States Army air cruisers at Sand Point to install pontoons for ocean landings. The flights will circumnavigate the world, with the launch from Los Angeles and a March 29 air circus planned at the base.
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Alaskan
Aleutian Islands
United States
Kurile Islands
Japan
Morris Named as Minister to Poland
A brief Washington dispatch states on March 3 that Morris was designated for the post of minister to Poland. The notice gives no further details on terms or dates.
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Morris
Poland
Whisky deal ungrounded in Justice probe
Vice President of a drug company testifies in a Justice Department inquiry about withdrawals of liquor from government warehouses. The testimony details a perceived deal linked to alcohol handling and underscores ongoing investigations.
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Department OF Justice
Withedrawal
Whisky deal testimony links Daugherty circle to bootleg profits
John Goroni testifies about a 200 905 dollar whisky scheme tied to Daugherty allies. He describes payments to W A Orr Owen Murphy and Mannington and explains fee distribution among prohibition officials and lawyers. He says he and Jess Smith were not tried witnesses and notes Mannington’s alleged influence in securing permits.
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Washington
Daugherty
John Goron
Alps Drug Company
Jess W. Smith
Howard H. Mannington
K Street
Dausrherty
Tiorent
New York
Goroni
Wheeler
Montana
Ohio Bank
Ashurst
Arizona
Howard Mannington
Paris
W. A. Orr
Dempsey-Carpentier Ficht
Deal
Owen B. Murphy
Geront
Goron
Orr
Mannington
Jess Smith
Prohibition
L'Esperance
Murphy
Harold L. Wart
Geroni
L'Esperine
United States
Hayward
Gorant
Man- Mapwlon
Greorge BB
Hayes
Ister
Fror Ont
Hart
Columbus
Death of Frederick Gordon in Westfield enters report
Frederick Charles Gordon decorative artist for Century magazine was found dead in Westfield New Jersey. Heart trouble was cited as the cause. The brief notice notes the March 21 reporting date with limited details.
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Pound
Westfield
N. J
Frederick Charles Gordon
Judge Lindley Battles Bezirre Traffic With Jail And Fines
Six months in jail and thousand dollar fines are used by Judge Walter C Lindley of Danville Illinois to break up bootleg traffic. He previously struck terror to Chicago bootleggers in February and will hear Williamson county trials starting Monday March 24. About 209 cases have pled guilty in district court.
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Walter Co. Lindley
Danville
United States District Court
Beazre
Lindley
Chicago
Williamson County
Coolidge Urges Swift Action On Revenue Bill
President Coolidge urged Senate leaders to speed up the revenue bill's consideration. Smoot and Curtis indicated priority for the soldier bonus measure, while the president opposed the soldier bonus and supported Melton tax rates. He would not commit to veto or sign either measure until he reviews them.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Smoot
Curtis
Finance Committee
Pasenes
Borna
White House
Committee For
Jenus
Melton
House
Finance
Harrison
Fire at Queenstown Leaves 12 Casualties Among British Troops
March 21 Queenstown Ireland AP report says British soldiers were fired upon by four Free State army troops, resulting in 12 killed and wounded. The incident occurred while the Britons were on leave in a tense harbor area.
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Queenstown
Ireland
Associated Press
Free State Army
Senate passes first deficiency bill of the session
The Senate approved the first deficiency bill of the session carrying 155,571,008 dollars. It includes 105,000,000 dollars for refund of taxes illegally collected.
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Senate
Bill Wallington
Strongholds of Mexican rebels to be shelled
New Orleans reports the gunboat Bravo sails to Yucatan and Campeche to quell rebel forces led by Adolfo de la Huerta. The voyage aims to shell Progreso and later land arms for General Dominguez while federal troops cooperate to trap remaining rebel leaders.
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Bravo
Mexico
Yucatan
Campeche
Tabasco
Adelfo de la Iluerts
Arturo M. Elias
Bravo Willl
Travoe
Ite Ems
Progreso
Brave
Puerto Mexico
Dominguez
Eset
Peninenta
Teeniline
Amiro
de la Huerta
Tamples
Abolition of Ancient British Sinecure Office
The government plans to abolish the ancient master of the horse under King Charles era reforms. The Marquis of Bath signals the move as part of a broader labor policy, noting the post has long carried a royal stipend and ceremonial duties. The position, once a Privy Council member with salary, predates the carriage and involved equerries, grooms, and stable servants.
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London
Marquis of Bath
Pest
Matora
Soft hail or snow woes hit Los Angeles in March
In Los Angeles on a cold rainy afternoon a sheet of white flakes fell briefly seen as snow or soft hail, with observers calling it a rare atmospheric instance during a late March shower.
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Los Angeles
Tos Angeles
Ed Sargent Leads Aio Arriba County GOP Slate
Ed Sargent of Aio Arriba Co defeats Eduardo Otero for a Republican committeeman seat on the state convention floor in Santa Fe by a 246 to 233 vote margin. The result cements Sargent as a party official amid ongoing county political activity.
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ED Sargent
AIO Arriba CO
Eduardo Otero
Santa Fe
Sargent Edges Otero For New Mexico Committeeman
In Santa Fe the state Republican convention chose Fa Sargent of Rio Arriba over Eduardo Otero of Valencia by 246 to 233 for national committeeman. The session also debated Lincoln county votes and delegate counts, with confirmations of Coolidge support and law enforcement praise. Delegates and alternates were later chosen from each district, including H. C. Denny, Mrs. Jere Warren, and James T. Evane among others.
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Santa Fe
Fa Sargent
Rio Arriba
Eduardo Otero
Valencia
New Mexico
Sargent
Oliver M. Lee
Otero
Lincoln County
A. A. Sedillo
Bernalillo
Manuel Otero
Albuquerque
Reed Holloman
Fanta Fe
Esaute
Bernalilic
Curry
DeRaca
Nddy
Grant 'Ee
Guggaiudo Secivinace
Harding E
Lincoln
Luna
Socorro
Bernalilio
Boursanum
Tne
H. C. Denny
Gallant
Jere Warren
James T. Evane
Ale
New Mexico Republicans Endorse Coolidge and Burstin Record
Santa Fe March 21 The Republican state convention adopted resolutions praising President Coolidge and Senator Burstin for their records. They endorsed the soldiers' adjusted compensation bill, urged tax relief, and supported a federal child labor amendment and aid to agriculture and livestock. They urged continued federal maternity and infancy aid and defense of constitutional law and Prohibition enforcement.
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Santa Fe
Republican Estate
Republicans of
New Mexico
Republican Party
Warren GG
Calvin Coolidge
Claes
Jie
United States
Holm
Burstin
Congress
Generoses
Theresa
Coolidge
Co. M. Lee
J. W, Vigil
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Mareh
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Mellon
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Cleveland
Senator Bursum
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