Congress weighs disarmament funding and ambassador pick
The White House discussed congressional approval for a disarmament expense fund and named Hugh Gibson as a potential American minister to Switzerland for the Geneva talks. If approved, Gibson would speak with authority from both the executive and legislative branches, with action possible after January 4 during recess.
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Senate
Capitol
Coolidge
Hugh Gibson
Switzerland
Gibson
Farm bloc seeks Coolidge support for export crop plan
Jardine said he will convene conferences with agriculture and economics leaders to build a cooperative farmer solution. The drive aims to win President Coolidge's backing for export measures, with multiple bills proposed to manage surplus crops and revive a McNary Haugen style government corporation.
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Jardine
Coolidge
Congress
Senator Capper
Kansas
Senate
House
Cummings
Gov Len Small seeks rehearing in $1,000,000 suit
Springfield report states Gov Len Small and co defendants filed a petition for rehearing with the state supreme court in the million dollar civil case. The motion seeks review of a lower court ruling in the high profile political figure case.
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Small
The
Associated Press
Springfield
Supreme Court
Len Small
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
Calotabs is promoted as a purer calomel tablet to break up a cold overnight or shorten grippe flu sore throat or tonsillitis. One or two tablets at bedtime with water, no salts or nausea, then waking with a vanished cold and restored appetite. Family package with directions available for 35 cents at drug stores.
Restless Sleep From Gas Promises Adlerika Relief
An advertisement claims gas pressure in the abdomen causes unrest and sleeplessness. It touts Adlerika as an intestinal evacuant that removes gas in ten minutes and releases old waste matter, presenting it as a cure for constipation and stomach trouble. Fuller Drug Co.
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Adlerika
Fuller Drug Co
Foley pills promise kidney relief and renewed energy
An advertisement claims Foley pills act as a diuretic stimulant to flush kidneys and restore activity. It quotes Samuel Brenner of Alexandria Indiana praising the product as the only thing that helps him, with pills sold everywhere.
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FOLEY
Samuel Brenner
Alexandria
Lnd
Butler 15 Ousted by Mayors Order of the Department
Ongoing clash at City Hall pits General Butler against Mayor Kendrick over enforcement of liquor and dance license actions at major hotels. Butler sought padlocks on Ritz Carlton Bellevue Stratford and Walton. mayor refused, citing room needs and big investments.
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Bellevue Stratford
Walton Hotels
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Walton
Edwin P. Carney
General Butler
Edwin M. Abbott
Abbott
Elliott
Ritz
Joe Widener
Madrid
Gaffney
Navy Yard
Kendrick
Judge Refuses To Jeopardize Convict Perovich Case
Federal Judge John C. Pollock refused the government’s bid to rescind his order freeing Perovich, the Montenegran nobleman, from Leavenworth life term and Alaska death sentence. The case tests whether the president may commute a sentence without the convict’s consent. Pollock says Taft lacked authority. The matter heads to the U S circuit court of appeals.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kan
John C. Pollock
Perovich
Montenegran
Leavenworth
Alaska
Department of Justice
United Sates
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Pollock
Taft
Federal District Court
Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Atlanta
Utah to Get $41,288 From Clark Estate
Salt Lake City Utah December 23 The state of Utah was awarded 41 288 93 inheritance tax on the estate of the late Senator William Clark by Judge M L Ritchie in probate court today The decision confirms the state claim for the tax on the Clark estate in a formal probate proceeding.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake
State of
Utah
William Clark
M. L. Ritchie
Goolidge Favors Plan for Flight Northward
Captain Wilkins outlines a polar expedition from Point Barrow toward the ice pole with two Fokker planes. If land is sighted, a claim is planned and mapping work may begin. Weather, fuel, and ice conditions drive the schedule as Seattle offers Sand Point as a base.
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Spitsbergen
Ice Pole
United States
Peary
Splitzbergen
Fokker
Spitzbergen
Arctic
Polar Sea
Amundsen
Poleworth
Arctic Sea
Ellsworth
Tanana
Barrow
Seattle
Sand Point Field
Board of Control
Heserty
Loring Pickering
Wilkin
Headache Remedy Ad Claims Cold Cure
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a safe proven remedy that relieves headache by curing the cold. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove and the price is 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Four Firemen Dead in Waynesburg Blaze
Four volunteer firemen were killed and five others injured as a wall collapse during a downtown Waynesburg fire. Several buildings burned and the loss was put at about $1,000,000.
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Associated Press
Waynesburg
Butte Prepares for Christmas Shopping Frenzy and Charity
Crowds surged through dry goods and groceries as Butte shoppers sought turkeys geese and fresh fruit before Christmas. Prices rose from Thanksgiving highs while store clerks endured the rush. Meanwhile charity drives organized by the Joshers Salvation Army and Elks planned gifts for 165 families and 400 tree tickets. The Salvation Army tree lighting and the Elks visit to the county poor farm were set for the evening with toys nuts and candy promised for every child.
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Iks
Paul Clark
Butte
Salvation Army
Citadel
Santa Claus
Butte Lodge of Elks
Elks
Joseph M. Fabian
Harold Eatlick
Fred J. McQueeney
Archie McTaggart
A. T. Kennedy
Ernest Loomis
Gus Fitchen
Loomis
Slashes Follow Bandit Activities In Atlanta
Atlanta police faced seven holdups in one hour as a mobile gang used a car to strike. Victims were slashed or beaten in three cases before the robbers fled, prompting a callout of the full police reserve.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Bandits Hold Up Bank in Minneapolis Heist
Four young bandits rob the Guaranty State bank in Minneapolis, herd 14 people into a vault, and escape with 6000 to 8000 dollars in cash. Police search for suspects after the December 23 incident.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Guaranty State Bank
Express Livestock Center Delivers Holiday Goods
In Butte the Express Livestock office reports busy deliveries for Christmas with buffalo meat for steaks and various gifts. Foxes and dogs roam the routes. a tagged dog from Washington stayed in town until its owner confirmed the destination by wire. The local office at 16 West Granite Street will be open 10 AM to 1 PM on Christmas Day for deliveries outside city limits.
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Gemmell
Boy Scouts
Washington
Raymond Gilbert
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Weat
Granite Street
Anthracite Wage Talks Urged By Clergy Coalition
A letter from non English speaking clergy in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties denounces coal suspensions and urges mine workers and operators to resume negotiations at once. It calls for arbitration if needed and stresses returning to work for the region’s future and humanity.
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Luzerne
Lackawanna
Christmas Hope For Earley Heir In Bank Deal
The narrative details a missing set of certificates worth 2200 dollars linked to Mr. Earley. Investigations at a cabin on West Park Street failed to locate them. Attorney Ed Fitzpatrick pressed the bank for cash, but after six years with no trace, the court and bankers agreed to release the funds to Miss Burna, Earley’s sole heir, for a merry Yuletide.
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Foo
Postal money order service between Peru and Britain
A postal money order service has been established linking Peru and Great Britain. The move aims to facilitate cross country payments and shipments, expanding financial ties between the two nations and simplifying remittance processes for residents and businesses.
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Peru
Great Britain
Hathaway Change of Venue Defense Before Judge Winston
In Anaconda Hathaway and Kelly case Judge Winston heard Hathaway motion for venue change to Powell county and overruled Kelly request to suppress affidavits. Kelly gets 30 days to file bill of exceptions while retrial on Dec 28 in Deer Lodge looms. Separately Indergard suit against Anaconda city for 26000 over a July 12, 1923 truck accident proceeds as testimony continues.
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R. J. Hathaway
Powell County
Susan Kipp
Gina Kelly
George B. Winston
Dr. Hathaway
Mrs. Kelly
Mathaway
Deer Lodge
Winston
Chicago
Kelly
William Indergard
Anna Indergard
Anaconda
Walter W. Grimes
Birch
Fifth Streets
Roy Michaud
Ira J. Stage
J. B. C. Knight
Illiam Indergarder
W. B. Long
Indergard
William &. Lautman
George Spahi
Lautman
Butte-Anaconda
Charles McPherson
Jules DeRies
Georgetown Lake
DeRies
Police Court Receipts Lightest Of The Month
Police court receipts were light as fines totaled only 20 dollars. Anaconda officers detained several people including a drunken woman fined 10 dollars by Judge Murphy and a hearing for Mike Markey held over until 4 pm. Leo Anson was arrested and later confessed to an October attempted robbery in Muscatine and moved into custody with Iowa authorities.
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Iowa
Fr. W. Dye
Muscatine
Lowa City
MATESICH FUNERAL TO BE HELD THIS MORNING
Funeral services for George Matesich will be held at 8 30 this morning from the P J Finnegan chapel to St Peter's church for solemn high mass. Interment follows at Mount Carmel cemetery. Many old friends are expected to attend. The Gallagher sisters Margaret and Maude returned from Montana State College to visit over the holidays.
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George Matesich
P. J. Finnegan
St. Peter's Church
Matesich
Mount Carmel
Margaret and
Maude Gallagher
Montana State College
Bozeman
Expenditure Warning for Prohibition Agents
Associated Press reports that on December 23 officials warned Prohibition agents that reckless and unjustifiable expenditures while enforcing the law could lead to dismissal from the enforcement service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Enforcement
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