Germany's Dawes plan shows progress in first year report
Seymour Parker Gilbert Jr. reports on Germany's 1924-25 reparations cycle under the Dawes plan, noting low cost to allocate annuities, US share of 15,333,000 marks, and gains in stability and mutual confidence while acknowledging still-unclear long term results.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Dawes
London
Seymour Parker Gilbert Jr
Reparations Commission
Gilbert
United States
Booze Party Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Lewis town a moonshine fueled gathering led to a fatal shooting when John Maher, after an argument over past events, shot Jack Bartley in a cabin seven miles from Armella. Harry Marks witnessed the altercation and Maher was later arrested by Sheriff Guy Tullock.
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Associated Press
Lewistown
Guy Tullock
Armelia
Here
John Maher
Jack Bartley
Harry Marks
Armella
Marks
Maher
Bartley
Old Fergus Ranch
Paul K Hennessy Named Montana Rhodes Scholar
Paul K Hennessy younger son of the late D J Hennessy of Butte has been chosen as the Montana Rhodes scholar to study at Oxford University in October 1926. The Montana committee met in Helena and the selection was unanimous telegraphed to Dr Frank Aydelotte who announced the state selections. Hennessy is an alumnus of St Patrick's school and the University of Virginia earning an A B with noted scholarship.
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D. J. Hennessy
Rhodes
Montana
Associated Press
Paul K. Hennessy
Butte
Oxford University
Helena
Frank Aydelotte
Rhodes Trust
Paul Hennessy
St. Patrick's School
San Francisco
Hennessy
University of Virginia
Archaeological Find May Change History
Tucson investigators from the University of Arizona report relics found in an abandoned lime kiln near Tucson may date back 800 to 900 years. The leaden crosses and war implements suggest the possibility of earlier discovery of America, about 700 years before Columbus.
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Tuscon
University of Arizona
America
Columbus
Triple murder shocks Batavia area in Illinois
Authorities probe the killing of Henry Jeske a Batavia bank clerk his wife Eva and their 6 year old son Ralph at a rural farm. A bloodstained car found in West Chicago supports burglary motive while the coroner’s jury returns murder by unknown persons and offers a large reward.
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Associated Press
Aurora
Ills
Henry Jeske
Eva
Ralph
Batavia
L E
Jeske
Chicago
Harvey Hall
Jessie
Batavia Bank
Elgin State Insane Asylum
Final Battle in Mitchells Trial This Week
The last week of the court martial of Colonel Mitchell features summing up arguments as prosecutors seek dismissal from the army. The defense will press that truth of the charges against the war and navy departments supports a defense, while the prosecution argues truth is not a defense. Reed is expected to stress truth and challenge any verdict allowing Mitchell to remain in service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mitchell
Frank KR. Reid
War and Navy Departmente-Administration
Reed
Reid
Navy
Army
Texan Confesses To Triple Murder
F. N. Snow a wood cutter confessed to killing his wife his mother in law Mrs A Olds and stepson Bernie Connally. He led officers to Connallys body on Cedar mountain and described burning the other two bodies in the farm fireplace.
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The
Central Press
Stephensville
Tex
F. N. Snow
A. Olds
Bernie Connally
Connally
Cedar Mountain
Snow
Hill Heirs Drop Million Dollar Suit Over Hill Farm
A New York based million dollar suit against Louis W. Hill, head of Great Northern Railway, was dropped. The case involved custody of the Hill farm North Oaks near St Paul and $750,000 in bonds deeded to Hill by his mother, widow of James J. Hill, before her death.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
New York
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Railway
James J. Hill
Louis Hill
Empire Builder
Dynamite Blast Damages Kalispell Sisters of Mercy Hospital
A dynamite explosion at the Sisters of Mercy hospital in Kalispell blew out front windows and damaged the dining room causing about 200 dollars in losses. No injuries were reported. three men were detained but later released for lack of evidence.
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Associated Press
Kalispell
Sisters of Mercy Hospital
Polles
Maine Fiddler Mellie Dunham Draws Vaudeville Interest
Maine champion fiddler Mellie Dunham tours Detroit and meets Henry Ford after a week of dances and consider a vaudeville contract. He travels in comfort back toward New York with his wife for their 55th anniversary. His star rise began with Ford’s invitation and ends with possible Broadway light.
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Dunham
New York
Detroit
Pullman
Ford
Preea
Mellie
Fiddler
Maine
Norway
Henry Ford
New England
Grandma” Duntam
Boston
Portland
Maine Village
Montreal
Dearborn Country Club
Mr. Ford
New
Mr. Word
Navy Secretary Wilbur Reports Steady Progress
Secretary Wilbur told President Coolidge that despite a difficult peace time year the Navy progressed steadily and morale was high. He summarized the Shenandoah voyage PN-9 No 1 flight to Honolulu and the MacMillan Arctic expedition, praising those involved while noting fleet success.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Wilbur
Coolidge
National Defense
White House
Shenandoah
Honolulu
Arctic
Chloroform Bandits Rob Bradley Village
Deputies in Steubenville pursue leads as bandits chloroformed 25 residents in Bradley, stealing cash and jewelry totaling 1200 dollars. Victims were knocked unconscious with skeleton keys used to break in. all have since recovered with no injuries reported. Investigators seek sources of the chloroform used and a pattern of family targets.
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Associated Press
Steubenville
Ohio
Bradley
Woman Captures Wildcat In Home Near Kingman
Mrs. Effel Rudy, wife of a local rancher in Kingman Arizona, confronted a wildcat that entered her home during a foraging visit. She used a revolver butt to stun the animal after dodging blows, then restrained and caged it.
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Associated Press
Kingman, Ariz
Effel Rudy
Rudy
Creation of National Defense Dept Favored by Committee
A special House committee says the army and navy are backward in recognizing air power and warns of an alarming shortage of flying personnel and equipment. It recommends a single national defense department and $20 million annually for aviation, with aviation gaining equal status to land and sea forces.
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ARMY
NAVY
HOUSE
Associated Press
Washington
Navy Air Service
Department of National Defense
Reid
Illinois
William Mitchell
Department of Air
Defense Department
Department
Air
Man Throws Away Radium After Itch In Scalp
Smithton Illinois December 13 William Sims 82 a cancer patient who left Bellevue Hospital yesterday with four radium needles worth five thousand dollars in his scalp says the radium itched and he discarded them.
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Associated Press
Smithton
Ill
William Sims
Bellevue
Pinchot calls extra session on coal and prohibition
Governor Pinchot announced an extra Pennsylvania Assembly session for January 13 to address coal mining regulation and prohibition enforcement. He urged action to protect institutions and public welfare, stating the session will cost no taxpayer funds if his measures pass.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Pennsylvania Assembly
General Assembly of Pennsylvania
House Nears Passage of 826 Million Tax Cut Bill
The House plans to pass the 826 million dollar tax reduction bill this week after general debate. The Senate weighs Senator Designate Nye's seating and debates the world court adherence while the tax bill opens to amendments with more than a dozen proposed changes. Final vote likely Friday with the bill moving to the Senate for mid month debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
World Court
Salvation Army in Butte Pledges Christmas Aid for 165 Families
The Butte Salvation Army reports 165 families will receive Christmas boxes this year. With the Christmas club drive and kettle donations, help is sought from the public to provide meat, flour, potatoes, sugars, cranberries, butter, tea, coffee, bread, crackers, and canned goods. Stations include Standard office West Park, Hennessy C O D, and Symons store. Donations accepted at 119 East Broadway from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. todos.
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Butte Corps
The
Salvation Army
Butte
Christmas Club
Army
Standard
West Park Stret
Hennessy
Symons
East Broadway
Eames
Buters
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