Magruder assails navy inefficiency before House panel
Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder says there are too many high officers and that seven navy yards could be abolished. He urges private shipbuilding and criticizes naval administration in a confrontation at the House naval committee. The hearing saw a heated vote on whether Magruder should testify under oath.
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Washington
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Oklahoma
Robison
Naval Committee
33 Children Die in Quebec Orphanage Fire
The Hospice St Charles orphanage for girls in Quebec burned last night and 33 bodies were recovered with 21 missing. Fire crews and volunteers searched the ruins as grieving relatives gathered at morgues and hospitals. Initial reports blamed a furnace explosion, but investigators called the cause a mystery.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Hospice
Conspiracy Trial Testimony Delayed by Contempt Battle
In Washington on December 15 the case of Harry F Sinclair and William J Burns nears a verdict phase as Frank J O Reilly challenged to reveal conversations with the parents of juror Edward Kidwell Jr. while being questioned in contempt proceedings. Government evidence shows the Burns detective shadowed the oil jury on orders from Sinclair and visited the juror’s home and business.
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Washington
Frank J. O’reilly
Burns
Edward J. Kidwell Jr
Sinclair
Harry F. Sinclair
William J. Burns
O'Reilly
Leybold salary claim rejected again by Silver Bow board
Silver Bow county commissioners denied November salary claim of T. P. Leybold, investigator for the county attorney, saying nothing about disputed items. Leybold plans further action in district court. a prior appeal questioned the county attorney’s authority to employ an investigator for a full year at 150 dollars monthly. Continued on page 2.
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Silver Bow County
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District Court
Tim Downey
British Prayer Book Revision Rejected in Commons Vote
London Dec 15 The House of Commons rejected the measure for a revised prayer book by 247 to 205. The bill will now be presented for royal assent.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Judge Disposes 35 Criminal Court Cases This Term
Thirty five cases were disposed of during the criminal court term which ended yesterday in district court. Ten were tried with convictions in all but three, and 22 pleas of guilty were recorded while three remain undisposed. Judge Lynch imposed 46 to 99 years minimum to maximum, fines of 3000 dollars, and juror plus witness costs of 5055.20. Three murder cases were set. Angelo Kapetanakis was found guilty and sentenced to life. Lucidity of future action noted for Mrs Clark and Stell Jordan. Pleas of guilty included several specific charges and ranges.
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Floyd Williams
Cleve Roper
John McDonald
Joseph Warren
Othan Chavez
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Robert Lee
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Fernando Rotho
Revenue Bill Passes House Amid Amendments and GOP Pushback
The House approved a tax measure with three major amendments after a Democratic Republican coalition solidified control. The final vote was 366 to 24, with 21 Republicans voting against the bill. The package aims to cut treasury revenue by about 289.77 million yearly, exceeding earlier treasury and Ways and Means figures. The GOP sought to send the bill back to committee but failed to block its passage.
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Ways and Means Committee
Mellon
Bacharach
New Jersey
Poison Blamed in Purvis Death
An autopsy ordered by the coroner's office found poison in Allan Purvis's stomach, the 50 year old former divisional superintendent of the Canadian Pacific railway. Detectives found no motive or suicide notes, though Purvis had recently complained of ill health while writing railway articles.
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Associated Press
Angeles
Allan Purvis
Canadian Pacific Railway
A. F. Wagner
Purvis
Stevens
United States
Great Britain
Lindbergh's Mexico Welcome Delights Crowds
Panama reports Lindbergh to fly there on a date to be fixed after a Mexico City visit. Mexico gave a grand reception with flags bunting and bouquets, while President Calles and Ambassador Morrow hosted him. Lindbergh praised the warmth of Mexico's welcome.
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Panama
Charles A. Lindbergh
Chiari
Lindbergh
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Mexico City
Preas
Mexico
America
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Foreign Office
Adulation For Lindbergh Flight From Washington To Mexico City
President Calles of Mexico hails Colonel Lindberghs nonstop flight as a feat equal in difficulty to his celebrated cross voyage. The tribute arrives from the Mexican leader through the Standard and North American Newspaper Alliance, noting the aviation milestone dated December 14 in Mexico City.
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Estrada
Mexico
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Mex
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McDonald murder case heads to jury in Ont arrest
In Valley Field Ontario the crown prosecutor urged conviction of former screen actress Doris McDonald and her husband for the July 17 killing of Adelard Bouchard, a taxi driver. The defense offered no witnesses and the trial was set to continue with jury deliberations expected at noon tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Valley Field
Ont
Doris McDonald
Adelard Bouchard
McDonalds
Bouchard
Hundreds of Homes Flooded as Rivers Rise in Warren Area
In Warren Ohio and nearby areas the Mahoning river swelled five feet over flood stage, forcing rescue by boat for hundreds of families. Canar City was reported fully submerged, with 150 residents evacuated. A heavy rainstorm worsened the rise as water reached eight feet in Pratt Junction, Birmingham, Alabama.
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Associated Press
Warren
Ohio
Mahoning River
Canar City
Birmingham
Ala
Pratt Junction
Oklahoma Senate Adjourns Impeachment Proceedings
The Oklahoma state senate hearing impeachment charges against Governor Henry S Johnston, Board of Agriculture chief Harry Cordell, and Chief Justice Fred P Branson adjourned tonight to December 28. It may reconvene sooner at the call of Senator Mac Q Williamson to summon witnesses and allow prosecutors to prepare their case.
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Okla
Oklahoma State Senate
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State Board of Agriculture
Fred P. Branson
State Supreme Court
Mac Q. Williamson
Mexican pay-off allegations spark Senate hearing denial
Documents claimed by Hearst alleged $1.215 million set aside by Mexico for payment to Senators Borah Heflin La Follette and Norris. All four principals denied the charges under oath. Borah Heflin La Follette Norris rejected any such payments and condemned the accusations as fraudulent.
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Senate
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Rogers Case Ready for Jury Soon in Texas Bank Robbery
In La Grange Texas the defense for Rebecca Bradley Rogers 22, a former college student, wrapped up its case after calling three alienists to counter state witness Dr Joseph Wooten who deemed Rogers sane from her autobiography. Judge M C Jeffrey would give the jury instructions tomorrow before closing arguments. Ottis Rogers her husband and attorney on her staff was expected to lead defense arguments.
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Associated Press
LA Grange
Texas
Rebecca Bradley Rogers
Farmers’ National Bank
Buda
Joseph Wooten
Treasury quarterly operations bring in 400 million
The Associated Press reports December 15 that the U S Treasury closed its regular quarterly fiscal operations with about 400 million dollars in receipts. Total turnover reached 1.25 billion, reducing the calendar year debt by roughly one billion to about 18 billion. Major receipts came from the year’s final tax payments, bond subscriptions, and foreign debt payments.
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