Daugherty resigns as Attorney General at Coolidge request
Washington reports Attorney General Daugherty submitted his resignation effective immediately at the president’s request. Coolidge cites inability to remain disinterested amid Senate inquiry and growing embarrassment to the administration. Daugherty, in a three sentence reply letter, defends his actions and notes he offered to retire previously.
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White House
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United States
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Aly
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Senate Committee
Notviie
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Harding
Acta
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Daugherty Resigns Amid Defense From Attorney Renehan
Special to the Journal Santa We report Attorney General Daugherty resigning and being defended by Ace H. Renehan who calls him an innocent man. Renehan says there is no evidence of wrongdoing and cites a dispute with Smith over favors and a row between Smith and Daugherty.
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A. B. Mall
Washington
Renehan
Weather Update For Denver And New Mexico March 25
Denver report notes generally fair conditions with improving skies. New Mexico forecast shows mostly fair weather through Saturday with light winds and mild temperatures.
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New Mexico
Generaly Ak Pacurday, i
United States to Acquire Paris Embassy Mansion
The Grevy mansion in Paris will become the permanent U S embassy. Ambassador Herrick arranged an option at a savings of about 1.5 million francs, funding the cost with 206000 dollars while the U S appropriation stood at 160060. The Grevy family invested about 2 006 million in the estate, built in 1884, and the sale follows the decay of the family fortune making its division necessary.
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Paris
Grevy
Myron T. Herrick
Frances
M. Grevy
French Republic
Justice probes near end as committee weighs closure
Washington reports the Daugherty investigating committee considering ending the probe following Attorney General Dawherst’s resignation. Senator Wheeler pushes to continue hearings to expose corruption, while others want to clear testimony and conclude the inquiry.
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Washington
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Daubherts
Wheeler
Resolution to Aid Farmers in New Mexico Reported
Senate resolution to appropriate funds for relief of farmers in New Mexico afflicted by drought. The measure, channeled through the House agricultural committee, is reportedly expected to pass next week. Funds would cover feed and seed purchases.
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Washington
Wrigley withdraws support from Hiram Johnson
William Wrigley Jr confirms he has left the Johnson presidential campaign. He cites personal friendship with Johnson but disagrees with some policies and says he will not actively back Johnson before the nomination. He mentions expecting Calvin Coolidge to be nominated and elected. He notes he has contributed little and was not asked for money.
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Tos Angeles
Hiram Johnson
William Wrigley
Hiram Johson
Bix
Hiram
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Johnson
Wrighes
Mine Disaster in Yukon Kills Twenty Four Workers
In Mc Dowell County West Virginia a mine explosion at Yukon within the Yukon Pocahontas Coal company's workings killed twenty four men. Rescue teams recovered fifteen bodies by 6 p m as officials confirm the death toll and assess the blast site about three quarters of a mile inside the mine.
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Yukon
McDowell County
Yukon-Pocahontas Coal Company
Tragic Yukon Mine Explosion Kills 26 in West Virginia
A fatal blast at the Yukon-Pocahontas Coal Company mine in Yukon McDowell County West Virginia claims 26 lives. Joe A. Demchock, ventilation engineer, confirms the count while eight other miners from No 2 mine are rescued.
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W. Va
Yukon-Pocahontas Coal Company
Yukon
McDowell County
Earlly
Jo. A. Demchock
Sheriff Posse Fails to Locate James Blake in Canyon Search
A posse and Sheriff Delgado scoured Litile Teauque canyon and nearby mountains but found no trace of James Blake a 74 year old wealthy promoter who vanished from the Montezuma hotel weeks ago. Blakes associates warned he carried substantial cash and foul play was suspected.
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Teauque Canyon
Delgado
James Blake
Moter
Montezuma Hotel
Blake
Requisition Honored in Carter Indictment Case
Santa Fe March 28 report that a requisition from Governor Pat Neff of Texas for George Carter, charged in an indictment at Dallas removing a mortant, has been honored by Governor Hinkie. Carter appears in Texas.
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Pat Neff
Texas
George Carter
Dal’ Ajith
Hinkie
Carter Ag
Federal Judge Adopts New Oath for Attorneys In New Mexico
In Santa Fe on March 28 a new attorney oath for federal court practice in New Mexico was adopted. The oath requires upholding the US and New Mexico constitutions, respecting courts, refusing unjust or debatable suits, truthful conduct, client confidences, and avoidance of improper tactics. The reform follows American Bar Association recommendations and supersedes the prior oath with an effective date noted as January 1, 1937.
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New Mexico
American Bar Association
Neblett and Philipps
Mmyself
Coolinge Receives N D Endorsement
North Dakota results from the March 18 presidential primary show Calvin Coolidge winning the state endorsement with a large margin and La Follette securing a portion of delegates. The state has thirteen national Republican delegates and all must follow their primary endorsement.
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Fargo
Bowman County
A la Follette County
Robert M. LaFollette
North Dakota
Calvin Coolidge
Tornado Hits Shawnee Oklahoma Kills Seven
A devastating tornado ripped through Shawnee Oklahoma causing seven deaths and many injuries. Emergency crews work through the wreckage as residents assess the damage and seek shelter. Goolidge faces cabinet vacancy as president seeks a new member for his official family within six weeks.
Casper instructor shoots Norma Ford then kills himself
Lee Mortimer a 23 year old Casper business college instructor shot Norma Ford 26 on a downtown street and killed her. He then shot himself in the temple. both died soon after. Friends cited jealousy after a recent quarrel between the pair.
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Lee Mortimer
William Mortimer
Casper Business College
Norma Ford
Casper Business
Mortimer
Mise Ford
Miss Ford
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Ealousy
Tornado Hits Shawnee Striking Homes and School
Shawnee Oklahoma reports a late day tornado in the northwest part of the city killing seven people and injuring a score or more, with 159 to 200 residences destroyed and Jefferson grade school wrecked. The unidentified man about 69, two girls ages 14 and 16, a Collins baby, Ellison, and W. F. P. Dix are named among the dead. Relief efforts by civic groups are underway to aid the injured.
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Jefferson
W. FP. DIX
Collins
Ellison
Payton
Dix
Daugherty Leaves Public Life Amid Cabinet Crisis
Harry M. Daugherty resigns as attorney general amid Senate inquiries and Coolidge pressure. Amid a White House dispute, names considered for his replacement include Arthur E. Stack, Harlan F. Stone, Alexander Groesbeck, William Kenyon, and Charles Evans Hughes. The pick will need strong legal knowledge and administrative ability.
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Arthur E. Tuge
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Harlan F. Btone
Columbia University School of Law
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Michigan
William &. Kenyon
Iowa
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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Eighth District
Hughes
Johnson Leads Coolidge in South Dakota Primary
T B Roberts of Pierre, state manager for President Coolidge, refused to concede. Unofficial returns from South Dakota papers show Johnson leading by 1886 votes with about 160 precincts unreported, out of 1825 total, Coolidge at 38,773.
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Rountree and Barber Boost Highway Meet
Socorro witnesses a gathering at the courthouse where J A Rountree director general of the United States Claed Roads association and C M Barber candidate for governor of the eighth Rotary district spoke to a good crowd. J A Lowe served as chairman and interpreter as about 84 memberships were secured.
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J. A. Rountree
United States Claed Roads Association
C. M. Barber
Eighth Rotary District
Court House
J. A. Lowe
McAdoo Heads to Phoenix for Two Speeches
William G. McAdoo for the Democratic nomination left Los Angeles for Phoenix to address two rallies tomorrow. The party plans to drive to Tucson and then return to Los Angeles afterward.
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Phoelinen
Los Angeles
William G. McAdos
Phoenix Ariz
Akadoo
Tucson
Washington Day in Congress Reevaluates Daugherty and Cabinet Itself
Attorney General Danisherty resignation themes dominate Senate debate while legislators grill Daugherty family ties and business links. Nomination of Alfred J Pearson as minister to Poland cited amid broader oil committee probes into Wyoming and Northwest interests. Executives and aides face subpoenas in unfolding investigations connected to Mexican revolution files.
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Alfred J. Pearson
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Sinclaira
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Walsh
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Wyoming
Senate
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McKellar
Tennessee
Methan
Nean
Kentucky
Daugherty
Daugherty-Jees Smith
Gienerala
WW. J. Thomas
Mexican Revolution Enterprises
Tornadoes in Kansas Cause Heavy Damage
Wichita Kansas March 28 heavy damage resulted from tornadoes in southeastern Kansas late today. Many buildings at Crissfield miles southwest of here were reported wrecked by a twister. A school boy was injured. In the vicinity of Attica much livestock is reported killed. Continued on Page Two.
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Here
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Cabinet leaders under Senate bombardment deepens
Washington, March 28. The attack on the administration widens after Attorney General Daugherty and Secretary Denby resign. Senator McKellar moves to investigate Mellon’s eligibility, while rival plans target Wallace and Hoover in a broad cabinet purge amid ongoing investigations.
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Tennessee
Judiciary Committee
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New York
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