Taft Prefers Supreme Court To White House
William Howard Taft, turning seventies, says he prefers serving as chief justice to returning to the White House. He plans to stay on the bench past eligibility, enjoys court life, and notes Roosevelt offered him a supreme bench post he declined. He cites the steadiness of the court versus the presidency and discusses vacation reading and health improvements.
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Governors of two Carolinas vow to halt lynching plan
North Carolina Governor McLean and South Carolina Governor Richards jointly pledge to stop mob violence. Both governors have ordered National Guard deployments in the past week to prevent suspected lynchings, and they emphasize swift action and preserving law and order over costs.
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Labor rally dispersed before U S consulate in Mexico City
Motorcycle police armed with rifles surrounded the United States consulate in Mexico City and dispersed about 2 000 laborers who were attempting a demonstration in support of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti.
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Liberia Pays War Debt to U S in Full
Liberia Wednesday paid its war debt to the United States in full, handing Acting Secretary Mills a 35500 check for principal and interest. Secretary Mellon praised Liberia as first nation to liquidate World War I obligations, noting the heavy burden on its 4 million people. In Louisiana, Governor O H Simpson announced his candidacy for the governor’s chair, seeking the full term after succeeding L Fuqua.
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Convicts Open Fire in Maryland Prison Break Attempt
Two Maryland convicts Charles P Carey and Benjamin F Spragins opened fire in the administration building lobby as they sought escape aided by guard gunfire. Guard Alfred Walker fatally wounded, and Carey and Spragins shot in legs during the clash. Walker, Stortz, and reserves responded. Whittemore’s 1925 escape noted for comparison. Austria’s Vienna plans referenced separately.
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Mrs Susie Pool Dies In Amarillo
Mrs Susie Pool 39 of 2708 Harrison Street died Tuesday afternoon at a local hospital. She was active in Polk Street Methodist Church and the Eastern Star lodge. Funeral arrangements are pending at Griggs Funeral Chapel with burial probable tomorrow. Survived by husband Roy Pool manager of Pool Drug Company a daughter Susie Boaz 14 father J A McCluney of Miami Texas and aunt Mrs Cora McCluney of Miami.
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