No Tender Made Yet for Attorney General Post
Washington March 31 Associated Press reports President Coolidge narrowed the cabinet choice for attorney general. After weekend consultations with Senator Pepper and Secretary Weeks, he reviewed a list of candidates including Harlan Stone, Frank D. Trank, William Ryon, Nathaniel Herner, Arthur P. Rugge, Alexander Gross, and Senator Borah. Indications suggested a decision soon, with final announcement expected within a few days.
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Washington
Coolidge
Ecessor
Harry M. Daugh Kr
Pepper
Pennsylvania
Harlan W. Stone
Columbia Univesity
Trank
Idaho
Wiliam Skyon
Federal Court of Ane
Nathan Ler
New ‘York
Arthur P. Rugg
Marmachusetts
Supreme. “Judicial Court
Alexander J. Gross
Heck
Michigan
Borah
Taaho
White House
Roosevelt Says If Fight Coming He Will Be In It
The report quotes Theodore Roosevelt asserting he will join any forthcoming fight. The remarks were made amid political tension in Washington as discussions on oil leasing unfold. The article notes no comment on the oil investigation. Continued coverage on Page 2.
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Roosevelt
Byte Associated
Auburn
Washington
Theagore Wooss
Senate Finance Committee Tightens Revenue Bill Provisions
Washington March 21 The senate finance committee unanimously approved a 25 percent reduction in current income taxes this year and again trimmed amendments to the revenue bill as they returned to the panel. The panel restored taxes on produce exchange sales drafts and promissory notes while keeping Mellon rate proposals and awaiting Mellon’s views before final action. Democratic leaders anticipate a near unanimous report and plan to push their alternative on the floor with Republican insurgent support, delaying major rate changes until later hearings.
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Associated Prose
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Associated Press
Hou
House, Ways and Means
Simmons
North Carolina
House
Mellon
Melon
Antront
Senate
Tornado toll in Shawnee rises to eight. losses near $750,000
Shawnee Oklahoma March 31 The death toll from Friday's tornado stays at eight with three seriously injured. The loss is estimated at 750000. Between 165 and 175 houses were damaged or destroyed.
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The
Associated Press
Shawnee
Okla
Oregon Public School Law Declared Unconstitutional
Federal court ruled Oregon's compulsory public school law unconstitutional. The decision, read in Multnomah County, struck down the 1922 initiative measure backed by Klan groups and parochial school opponents. Plaintiffs included Hill Military Academy and the Holy Names Society, with Gov. Walter Pierce and state officials named defendants.
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Associated Press
EM. Ore
Oregon
Pooland
Walter
United
F Land
The
Hill Military Academy
Portland
Society of Staters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Walter Pierce
I ‘Winkle
Stanley Myers
Multnomah County
Utente Aes
Parente
Fut Ak Rich
Three Yout hs Die in Helena Auto Crash Returns Home
Bodies of James Riley of Butte and James Malton and James Woods of Anaconda, killed in a Sunday auto crash near Helena, arrived in Butte and Anaconda yesterday. O Malley remains at St Peter's hospital Helena. condition described as semi conscious. Funeral for James Riley set for 9 am at the family home then Immaculate Conception Church with requiem high mass at 9 30. Community mourning and inquiries flood the newspaper office as investigators await O Malley’s recovery to determine crash details.
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Frank Riley
Butte
Mount St. Charles College
James Mallon
James Woods
James Riley
James Malton
Anaconda
Helena
Flve
Peter Seta
Suarry O'Malley
Great Falls
St. Peter’s Hospital
O'Malley
Yester
James Mallen
Analato
John
Frank
William
Thomas
Michael
Vincent
Mary Agnes
East Helena Road
Duggan Undertaking Establishment
Riley
Sinclair Indicted On Contempt By Federal Jury
Sinclair is indicted by a federal grand jury for contempt tied to his refusal to testify before the senate oil committee regarding the Teapot Dome leases. The case marks a landmark step in congressional investigations and could prompt Supreme Court ruling on Congress’s investigative authority.
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Snashington
Sinclair
Senate Oil Committee
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Senator Walsh Pushes Child Labor Amendment Plan
Washington March 21 Senator Walsh secured a five member report from the judiciary committee on his resolution to amend the federal constitution to empower Congress to regulate child labor. The measure seeks to adopt a federal child labor law if passed by Congress and ratified.
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Standard
Washington
Walsh
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Two Bandits In Bank Hold Up Near Huntington Park
One bandit was killed and another wounded after a bank hold up near Huntington Park. D Whicker, 21, of Maywood, identified as James A. Rogers from Kansas, died after their car fled the scene and deputies cornered them. Authorities say about 9 000 and 12 800 were stolen from the Security Trust and Savings branch.
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Angeles
Cal
D. Whicker
Maywood
Duck
James A. Rogers
Kansas
Security “Trust
Tran
Olrvery
Stuntington Park
Ohio River Flood Claims and Damage Across Valleys
The flood stricken Cumberland valley reports heavy damage along the Potomac and Ohio rivers. Bridges washed out but Cumberland railroad traffic resumes. $500,000 losses expected in Cumberland Ridgeley area. West Virginia pulp plants face up to 800,000 in losses as floods halt industry. Ohio River towns endure widespread destruction and deaths, including a child found in Piney Fork Creek.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Cumberland Valley
Potomac River
Keyser
Piedmont
W. Va
McCoole
Western Port
Luke
Maryland
Cumberland-Ridgeley
West Virginia
Associated Preps
Wheeling
Ohio River
Liverpool
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Cumberland
Wellsburg
Toronto
Mingo Junction
Daugherty Probe To Be Continued
The Daugherty committee decided to carry on its work, keeping testimony in open sessions through week’s end. It weighed new steps on war fraud and anti trust cases while reconvening to address issues from earlier charges. Comptroller Dawes joined discussions on auditing the Midland National Bank of Washington Court House Ohio, led by M S Daugherty the former attorney general’s brother and bank president.
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Washington
Daugherty
Atorney
Brookhart
Department of Justice
Dawes
Midland National
Washington Court House
Ohio
M.S. Daugherty
Stormey
Postpone Start of Round World Trip by Frederick Marin
Frederick L Marin leader of the United States Army round world flight announced last night that four planes will not depart before Thursday He said the start is unlikely before that day and the trip remains postponed pending suitable conditions and planning.
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Frederick L. Marin
Univedes
Weday
Contract of Hays Extended to 1928
An item notes that the contract of Hays has been extended to 1928, with attribution to the Azenoinvenerans.
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Hays
Women to lead Columbus Junction for two years
The Associated Press reports Columbus Junction, Iowa, a village of 400, elected Mary Moore as mayor, Nellie Moore as city treasurer and Mrs Jamise as council member. Residents believe the town is the only place in the world ruled entirely by women.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Mary Moore
Nellie Moore
Jamise 'Y
Columbus Junction
Slow process serving papers in booze injunctions
Officials reported slow service of writs in alcohol injunctions as deputies held the summonses, with many abatement cases filed Saturday and the attorney general coordinating efforts from outside the county. Local officials criticized central enforcement while pledging inofficial progress, with elections suggested to test public satisfaction.
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Seneral
Mineral County
Rankin
Harlow Pease
Jack Duggan
Prohibition Enforcement
Ems Phaais
Webster Candidate for Vice President in Oregon Ballot
Salem Ore March 32 William Rant Webster of New York today asked with the secretary of state to have his name printed on the Republican primary ballot in Oregon as a candidate for the nomination for vice president of the United States.
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Associated Press
Salem
Ore
William Rant’ Webster
New York
Ore- Fon
United States
Charge No Wrongdoing in Mellon Ouster Move
In Washington on March 31 the Senate saw a resolution by Senator McKellar to oust Secretary Mellon on technical grounds falter. Mellon’s Republican defenders argued against the measure while Democratic leaders weighed pressing the issue anew. Senator Robinson returned to Washington and distanced himself from the move, which sought to probe Mellon’s ties to certain Mellon companies and a related internal revenue matter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mellon
McKellar
Tennessee
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Washingon
Reed
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Internal Revenue
OW Corporation
Couzens
Michi
Pace 2
Colur
Cate Gee Sf
Seven die after denatured alcohol poisoning in Toledo
AP reports seven men died after consuming denatured alcohol and related preparations over the weekend in Toledo. Victims include blue, Keyes, and others linked to the Working Man's Hotel. authorities launch a vigorous investigation led by Coroner Hevsler and police as more details unfold.
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The
Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Oudelly
William Schulin
David Bue
Teddi Peter Miller
Barney Keyes
Lan- Schulz Wallace
Toda
Blue Wi
R'Y
Keys
Hevsler
Vanderlip Denies Charges Filed by Star Owners
Frank A. Vanderlip’s counsel filed a 100 page answer in federal court denying three suits by Marion Ohio Star owners. He argues his Ossining New York Feb 12 speech was an honest public-spirited effort to spur inquiry, not slander, and that reports by Newark Tribune and AP were properly published.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
Federal District Court
Marion, Ohio
Star
Vangerup
Uber
Ossining
Sla the Star
Louis H. Brush
May D. Moore
Sfort
Gispel
Vander UP
Senate Investigating Committee
Vanderlip
Newark Tribune
Associated Press
Newse
Somine 7
Spesch Bern
United States
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