Thompson Forbes defense argues political bias in veterans bureau case
James Kasby Smith for Charles R Forbes opens closing in the veterans bureau conspiracy trial accusing key witness Elias Mortimer of bias. Randolph Laughlin and Franklin Stransky join in arguing the case stems from 1924 Washington politics, not pure justice for profiteering in hospital contracts.
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Veterans’ Bureau Center
Associated Pr
Chicago
James 8. Kasby-Smith
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Elias H. Mortimer
Easthymith
Randolph Laughlin
James
I. W.int
Forbes
Veterans’ Hospital
Myesewan Perjurer
Mortis Lewis
Washington
Franklin J. Stransky
Thompson
Grain Prices Break Through Two Dollar Mark in Winnipeg
In Winnipeg May wheat rose to a record close of 11 percent with May futures at 2.11 and July at 2.09. The market saw a strong opening with buying pressure, limited offerings, and gains across the day as Canadian producers, speculators, and exporters participated. Weather rains were erratic but prices finished higher.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Diphtheria Crisis Strikes Nome Alaska In 1925
Nome Alaska faces a diphtheria epidemic with no antitoxin in town. One physician treats patients as new cases rise daily. Public Health Service orders 1,000,000 antitoxin units from Seattle to Nenana by rail and dog team, a 50 day route. congressman Dan Sutherland seeks air support from Fairbanks to speed delivery within a week.
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Associated Press
Nome
Alaska
Anchorage
United States Public Health Service
Seattle
Seward
Nenana
Dan Sutherland
Congress
Fairbanks
Survivor recounts car barreling toward him in fatal crash
Maurice Lynch, survivor of last Friday night’s crash on the Butte-Ansconde road, described waking as his car lurched, a wheel struck a rock, and another vehicle arrived. The incident involved three women who aided him before more cars arrived, as authorities investigated the fatalities near Baguio, Luzon.
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Maurice Lynch
Butte-Ansconde
Warrington J. Richards
Sam
Hornbeck
Gregson
Ai Con
First of Rerrin tragedy victims buried in Herrin
Funeral services and coroner inquiries unfolded in Herrin as 9 victims were laid to rest after Saturday's shooting. Witnesses testified that Thomas fired the fatal shot that killed Young, with others asserting shots came from hotel windows. Sheriff Galligan arrived with deputies, guarding Thomas's house as tension rose.
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Herrin. UI
Young
Owen
Jude
Ron Lisenby
Fred
Lizenvy
Witnemen
Thomas
Ed Forbes
Homer Warren
George Galligan
Arly
Galeligan
John Meeker
Jerrin Young
Girl Goes to Portland to Face Auto Theft Charge
Miss May Lyman, 26, of Virginia City, will face federal charges in Portland for transporting a stolen automobile across state lines. The case stems from a Silver Bow and federal probe begun last October in Butte. Metz, a former Dillon railroad employee, is jailed in Idaho. Lyman’s tale evolved from a simple ride to joint theft in St Helens, Oregon. The arrest followed statements made to officials and a transfer from Silver Bow county jail to Portland.
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May Lyman
Virginia City
H. Metz
Miss May Lyman
Portland
Silver Bow County
Butte
Miss Lyman
Attornney
Harry Meta
Dillon
Met
Pocatello
Idaho
Toms Maes
Tola
Mets
St. Helens
Ore
Metz
Silver Bow
Holla Duncan
United States
Marsh
Berlin protests over occupation change note request
German note to Lord d’Abernon protests lack of immediate reply to Germany’s demand for a bill of particulars on alleged violations of armament clauses. Berlin asserts it has disarmed and is entitled to evacuation from the Cologne zone as Allied forces remain. The Berlin communication reviews the reply from the Allied powers and reiterates the demand for clarification.
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Paris
d’Abernon
Tresemann
Berlin
Glmany
Veruailien
Germany
Cologne
Dors
Senate action quick as agriculture panel recommends tariff aid
Washington report notes President Coolidge receives a federal cooperative marketing board proposal to aid cooperatives and cattle protection. The commission backs freight rate redraw and measures to aid cattle producers, signaling broader tariff protection needs and farm support.
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Washington
Coolidge
Agricultural Commission
Mente
Commis
Smith-Hoch
Congress
Federal Co-Operative Mark Board
Broker Padded Book in Books for 3.79 Million
Testimony in New York fraud case focuses on H K Martin and the firm F Dier & Co about padded book entries totaling 3.79 million dollars. Prosecutors allege use of mail to defraud during 1920s activities involving a New York book agency.
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New York
Dun
F. Dier & Co
H. K. Martin
Martin
Charles, Meacham
Charsen
Arbuckle Loses Wife and Plans to Marry Again
Paris report says Minta Durfee, moving picture actress, was granted a divorce from Wesco Arbuckle. Hollywood dispatch confirms Arbuckle intends to remarry Rose Dorin Deane, with a quiet wedding likely at Deane’s home after a forthcoming formal announcement.
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Associated Press
Paris
Minta Durfee
Wescoe Arbuckle
The
Herald
Adda Arbi
Hollywood
Cal
Ruamorn
Marriaige
Roseos
Arbuckle
Arbuckie
Himelf
Dorin Deane
Netrese
Mies Deane
Stage and Rodeos Chase Butte Impersonator Lothario
The record notes offers and confusion around Butte stage performer Kay Lothario and alleged relations to Hobey Watson and Arthur Glenn Holling. Bobby Watson, male impersonator, reportedly lost a mine job, triggering local interest and speculation.
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Butte
Hat “Hobey Watson
Nara-Roex
Kay Lothario
Arthur Glenn Holling
Bobby Watson
25 Persons Killed in U S Tragedies
AP reports multiple deadly incidents across the United States on January 27. In Barnum Minnesota a farmhouse fire killed Mrs John Gerard, her two children, two grandchildren, and three others. in Joplin Missouri a four room home fire claimed two children. Philadelphia experienced a fatal gas escape. New York saw infant deaths from a gas incident. Framingham Massachusetts a man died in a brick building blaze housing Kendall dwellings.
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Associated Press
Barnum
Minn
John Gerard
Mra
Uth
Russell
Walher Walberg
Arthur Je
Joplin
Cooper
Here
Governor Urges Midrange Cuts to Balance Montana Budget
J B Erickson urged a 15 percent across the board reduction in all appropriations before the house appropriations and senate finance committees. He argued the economy would bring state expenditures within revenue, reduce debt by nearly four million dollars, and deliver about 500 thousand dollars in annual savings for taxpayers. The governor claimed it would immortalize the nineteenth assembly and praised the taxpayers for bearing the burden during hard times.
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Nineteenth Assembly
J.B. Erickson
House Committee On Approvons
Senate Committee On Finance and Claims
Montana
Insylvania
Washington
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Hrickaon
Faart
Busines
Shoals Bill Sent To Conference Body
In Washington on January 27 the Underwood bill authorizing the Muscle Shoals leave to private interests was sent to conference by a vote of 181 to 41. The action is expected to arouse considerable discussion and debate.
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Anoctatearrean
Washington
Underwood
Daugherty Sister Testifies in Bribery Trial
In New York on January 31 Associated Press reports Harey Daugherty, former United States attorney general, testified at the trial of Gaston B. Means and B. Welder. The case centers on allegations of attempting to influence indictments and related official acts. Continued on page 2 col.
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Associated Press
New York
Harey Daugherty
United Sates Jorney
Gaston B. Means
B. Welder
Bhat
Agaitel
Postal Rate Debate Influences 1900s Publication Policy
A fragmented note cites a Senate vote that affected mail rate recommendations tied to a philanthropic publication. The document mentions Grease bill and Senator Batter Mameenveet in a context of favorable and adverse rates, reflecting era concerns over postal costs for education and science literature.
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Wrmlingnon
Adagenae
Posal Bay
Batter Mameenveet
Fe Committee
Child Labor Amendment Defeated in Several States
Chicago report on the current defeat of the child labor constitutional amendment. Oklahoma Kansas and Ohio joined others in rejecting the measure while North Dakota Washington and Massachusetts showed limited action. California Arkansas supported the amendment, with uncertain future prospects in several states.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Oklahoma
Kansan
Ohio
Senate
North Dakota
Washington
House
Congress
Californa
Arkansas
Carolina
George Weltac
Teas
South
North
Dakota
Kansas
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Adiuse
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Tle
U.S
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Luzon
Mini Stead
Tne
Bagulo
Rerrin
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Market Board
Hir Rorece Arbuckle
Miner
Philadelphia
York
Ja Tnggas
Pramingham
Mase
Kendall Hovel
PARC
Shoals Bill
Daugherty
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