Oklahoma Senate Backs Johnston Impeachment Rejection
Oklahoma's political insurrection aimed at removing Gov. Henry J Johnston and other officials ends as the state senate dismisses house charges against Johnston Chief Justice Fred P Branson and Board of Agriculture President Harry B Cordell. Senate rules house lacked authority to convene. Both houses dispersed as guards secured capitol.
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State Supreme Court
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Former Montanan to End Long Term as Federal Judge
United States Circuit Judge William Henry Hunt of San Francisco, 70, heads to Washington to resign citing ill health, ending a long federal career after previously serving as Montana and Idaho customs collector and district judge.
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Navy Abandons Search for Dawn Plane and Crew
The navy ended the search for the Dawn and its four crew members after exhaustive sea and sky sweeps yielded no sign. Commander Stewart ordered the mission halted as destroyers and coast guard ships completed operations, with the Los Angeles returning to Lakehurst and the others set to resume normal duties.
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Lakehurst
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Butte Sees New Cold Record As Mercury Drops
In Elk Park Montana on December 29 the mercury plunged to 30 degrees below zero at midnight. A daytime 22 degree drop from 5 PM to midnight left Butte in a deep cold snap with readings near 17 below and indications of lower levels to come. The regionwide cold wave affected multiple Montana power stations amid widespread subzero temperatures.
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Thompson Falls
New Senator From Western State Not Rabid Partisan
Bronson Cutting, appointed to complete A. A. Jones's term in New Mexico, will not vote strictly along party lines. The Santa Fe New Mexican cites his history of backing individuals and issues over party labels and notes his fluency in Spanish and involvement in three Spanish societies.
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Kiwanis outline plans for 1928 district convention
Kiwanis midwinter district conference at the Finlen hotel drew 58 of 66 delegates. The Butte event will precede an international meet in Seattle next June. Montana clubs plan to showcase the state to about 10 000 Kiwanis attendees and continue work with under privileged children and school guidance. Installation of officers highlighted the morning session. Marion continued on page 8 column 2.
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Darrow Seeks asylum for Hickman in Parker case
Clarence Darrow declared William Hickman, killer of Marian Parker, is a youth with dementia praecox. He urged lifelong asylum instead of execution, citing Hickman’s answers and outbursts as evidence of his condition.
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New York
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Chicago
William E. Hickman
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
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Hickman
Detectives probe Welby Hunt link to Parker kidnapping case
Los Angeles detectives press to connect Welby Hunt, 16, as Hickman’s accomplice in the Marian Parker kidnapping and slaying. Hickman faces a renewed arraignment, while Hunt remains jailed as investigators review records to find ties to other deaths, including A R Driskell.
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William E. Hickman
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Kansas City
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Pasadena
Driskell
Teapot Dome Reserve Returned to Navy by Wyoming Ruling
In Cheyenne Wyoming Judge T B Kennedy ordered the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve restored to the Navy. The formal decree canceled Harry Sinclair lease and rejected Mammoth Oil’s bid to reclaim a quit claim deed. The ruling follows a Supreme Court mandate and preserves the reserve under the Navy Department.
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Supreme Court
National Geographic lists Lindbergh Montana tour highlights
Donald E. Keyhoe recounts Lindbergh’s nation wide Guggenheim tour with 82 stops and 22 000 miles of air travel across the United States. The January National Geographic features air photographs of scenic spots including Niagara Falls and notes L indbergh’s boyish escapades during the journey.
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Kidnaper Believed On Way To Mexico
Ernest Arthur McClelland, accused of abducting Evelyn Smith of Oakland, is believed by Redlands police to be fleeing toward Mexicali across the Mexican border. The kidnapped girl was found at Mrs. Emma J. Spence’s home, and she said McClelland asked how she would like to go to Mexico, with the route south from Oakland deemed the fastest path to the border.
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Robert) McClelland
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Scandrett Named President As Byram Relinquishes Head
H E Byram, longtime president and now one of the receivers of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, declines the post of president of the reorganized company. Henry A Scandrett of Omaha, currently vice president of the Union Pacific system, is chosen for the presidency and expected to assume duties once the reorganization plan gains Interstate Commerce Commission approval. Byram will remain as chairman of the board.
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Omaha
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Byram
Willis Aims for First Choice as Ohio Delegates
Senator Frank B. Willis said Ohio’s delegation to the Republican National Convention will name him as their first choice for president. He noted delegates will be free to choose any second preference and denied any prearranged second-choice deal. He insisted the delegation remains solid for him as first choice despite district rumblings.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
Frank B. Willis
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Administration backs delay of tax bill action past March
Washington December 29 The administration plans to delay final action on the tax reduction bill until after March 15 led by Senator Smoot and Secretary Mellon The move faces Democratic resistance with Senator King Utah among those prepared to push the bill to the Senate floor to force a final vote if needed The plan hinges on postponement to allow better receipts and expenditures data and a broader fight is anticipated
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Tacoma Man to Succeed Rummel as Milwaukee General Superintendent
D. E. Rossiter, current Tacoma division superintendent, will be promoted to general superintendent of Milwaukee railway, succeeding Ernest F. Rummel of Butte who has moved to assistant general manager of lines east. The vacancy in Milwaukee was created two years ago.
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Lindbergh Honored by Guatemala in Welcome Tour
Guatemalans crown Charles A Lindbergh with honors as he tours Guatemala City. He meets President Lazaro Chacon at the palace, then is feted by the chamber of commerce, the American legation, and Rotary clubs. A scroll declares him guest of honor as officials praise his trans-Mexico flight.
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