San Francisco Court Voids Doheny Leases If Supreme Court Agrees
The United States circuit court of appeals upheld the Los Angeles district court in canceling Edward L Doheny interests leases in naval oil reserve No 1 and at Pearl Harbor stating they were obtained through conspiracy. It reversed the trial court on compensation for work in the Pearl Harbor base, ruling illegal exchanges void any claim for moneys spent. Submissions to appeal remain undecided as Doheny’s lawyers hedge on next steps. government counsel declined comment. Hogan signals the case will go to the Supreme Court.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
United States Supreme Court
Edward L. Doheny
Naval Oil Reserve No. 1
California
Pearl Harbor Oil Station
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court
Los Angles
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Pearl Harbor
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Doheny
Los’ Angeles
Los Angeles
Wellborne, Wellborne & Welborne
Frank Homan
Wington
D.C
Supreme Court
Washington
Frank J. Hogan
L. Doheny
States Circuit Court of Appeals
Huge Increase in Net Bank Earnings
The board said the Federal Reserve Banks earned 41.8 million in 1925, about 90 more than the previous year, with current expenses at 27.5 million, down 0.9 million. Net deductions for depreciation and losses totaled 4.1 million, leaving a surplus of 20.311 million, up 2.474 million.
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Federal Reserve
Washington
Penwell Merritt Pioneer Of Montana Dies At 61
Merritt W Penwell a long time resident of the Bozeman area died after a short illness from heart trouble and pneumonia. He was born Sept 44 1840 in Fayette County India and came with early mining parties across the plains to Montana. He lived near Bozeman for decades and leaves a large family including two daughters in Portland and a son in Moscow. Interment will be in Bozeman cemetery.
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Bosemanyre
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Ore
Moscow
Idaho
Montana
Merritt W. Penwell
Fayette County
India
Hannack
Bannack
Alder
Gallatin
Death of prominent Los Angeles church figure
A renowned Los Angeles church leader died today of a cerebral hemorrhage. He collapsed last Thursday while en route to a dinner honoring his fifty-ninth birthday in the cathedral city.
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Byte
Prous
Los Angeles
Strick
Butte Post Office Posts Historic December Record
December postage receipts at the Butte post office surged to a record high, about 62 percent above the average for the month and far exceeding December 1924 and December 1904 figures. The Christmas rush and parcel post traffic overwhelmed space, prompting calls for additional branch space as workload grows with larger packages and fewer facilities.
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Butte Post Office
Butte
Postal Department
Transylvania and Hungary Face Severe Flood Emergency
Rivers and canals in Belgium and Holland lower as Transylvania Eastern Hungary and Rumania endure one of Europe's worst floods. Death tolls and damages loom, with residents fleeing to rooftops while hunger and exhaustion threaten in isolated villages. Sewers and communications collapse as ice packs and thawed mountains choke rivers.
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Associated Press
Paris
Transylvania
Hungary
Rumani
Europe
Ime
Belgium
Holland
Fecedini
Romania
Bucharest
Kish-Jano
Ozetete
Ver Theiss
Nerral
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Meuse
Yonne
Reion
Crei
Heauvaie
Noyon
Liquor Treaties Upheld by Court in Quadra Case
In San Francisco, January 4, the U S circuit court upheld the existing treaties with Great Britain and Canada aimed at curbing rum smuggling. The ruling affirmed the conviction of the Quadra crew and agents and deemed the seizure of the Canadian steamer legal in every respect. The decision also automatically upheld the convictions of three minor defendants who did not appeal.
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Associated
Prem
San Francisco
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Three Die In Louisiana Storm Tragedy Amid Destruction
Grace Kremer and Theodore Kraemer are identified among the killed as a Louisiana twister devastates homes. The Kraemer trapper and his family perished near his fur traps while Urban Rodrigue’s house was blown from its foundation. The disaster left multiple casualties and widespread ruin.
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Grace Kremer
Krasner
Theodore Kraemer
Urban Rodrigue
Irving Berlin Marries Miss Ellen Mackay in Private Ceremony
Irving Berlin, the immigrant songwriter and former Bowery saloon waiter, wed Ellen Mackay daughter of Clarence H. Mackay, head of Postal Telegraph. Deputy City Official presided in Municipal Building as Mackay opposed the match until consent was granted after months of discussions with Cardinal Hayes.
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York
Irving Berlin
Bowery
Ellen Mackay
Clarence H. Mackay
Postal Telegraph Company
City Cormick
Mackay
Berlin
Ria
Joseph A. Lake
Cardinal Haynes
Anaconda youths fined in Butte police court case
Three Anaconda youths appeared in Butte police court after several incidents on South Main Street. One defendant known as Pinkle Walsh received a fine, while John was fined 100 dollars for taking part in the slugging of Leon ard Smith and Phil O'Donnell. A second charge carried a 25 dollar penalty.
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Anaconda
Pinkle
Walsh
John
Leonard Smith
Phil O'Donnell
South Maintreet
California Congresswoman Seeks Modifications to Volstead Act
Mrs Violence Kahn of California advocates modifying the Volstead Act to permit light wines and beer. She argues for changes debated in the House amid pressure from dry and wet factions, highlighting potential fraud and costly efforts to obtain evidence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Violence Kahn
California
Uuiico
Ae Cme
Gov Brigoon address to farmers at session today
Bozeman January 4 The American farmer has shown he can produce but not market goods in a factory like manner said W L Stockton head of the Montana Farm Bureau federation in his opening address today. Stockton noted cutten representations treat counties in front of more than one week at the State college and warned of a surplus of many products.
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W. L. Stockton
Montana Farm Wuréau Federation
Stockton
Cutten
State College
Sansa
John C. Osgood Claimed by Death in Colorado Fuel Case
John C. Osgood, president of the Victor American Fuel Company, died at his home after a long battle with cancer. The death occurs amid the power struggle between Rockefeller and Gates over control of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, which Rockefeller interests eventually won in 1903 through significant stock acquisitions.
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Victor” American Fuel Company
Rockefeller
Gates
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Coal meetings to be resumed today
Members of the joint committee of miners and operators tasked with ending the long stalemate will resume parleys at the Union League Club this afternoon. Spokesmen for both sides say there have been no regular conferences during the recess, though proposals have now been submitted.
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Union League Club
Parole Granted Identifies Suspect in 1924 Chicago Murder
John Redding, paroled Christmas, is delayed by police identification as Robert B. Scott, wanted for the Joseph Maurer murder in Chicago in 1924. The case linked to Russell Scott, who claimed innocence. a nationwide hunt followed under the name Boot Scott. Scott showed emotion when confronted in Merced California as guards explained return to San Quentin.
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Robert B. Scott
Chicago
Joseph Maurer
Scott
Russell Scott
Ilinois
Robert Scott
Quentin
Boot
Merced
Cal
Joseph Mauer
Alina
Joseph Redding
High Sierraw
Eat
Redding
Merced County
Beatt
Ban Quentin Penitentiary
Educator Fined For Making Booze At Columbus University
Dabney, an instructor at Bing University, was fined plus costs on liquor making charges. Defense attorneys said an appeal would be filed after a motion for a new trial was denied. Horton, under suspension, was informed of his dismissal from the faculty by Acting President Rightniner.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dabney Tor
Bing ‘University
Horton
Univerity
Rightinier
Numerous changes proposed to tax reduction bill in Senate
The tax cut bill faces a three cornered fight as Senate debates its fate. Secretary Mellon signals administration stance, noting the House would cut about 330 million dollars in tax relief. Senators Simmons and others push for broader exemptions and higher tax rates, with insurgents seeking publicity of returns and Democrats seeking larger cuts and tweaks. Page 2 reference with continued discussion.
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Nto
Approv House
Funds Sought for Armament Meet by Association
The Washington Associated Press reports President Coolidge urged Congress to appropriate funds to participate in the League of Nations preliminary disarmament discussions. The message stresses no commitment to future conferences and clarifies U.S. stance on attendance and participation in preparatory work.
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United States
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Senate
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Armas Menia
All Italy Mourns Death of Dowager Queen Margherita
Italy mourns Dowager Queen Margherita of Savoy mother of King Victor Emmanuel II dying at 11 am in her villa on Telveria shore. Mussolini proclaims national sorrow and flags are draped as the nation prepares for a state funeral.
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Telveria
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