Forbes Convicted in Federal Court
The lengthy trial ends with a common verdict charging Forbes and Thompson with conspiring to defraud the Veterans Bureau through hospital contracts. Key witnesses detailed a 1923 plan and a June Washington meeting, with payments alleged as part of a $17,000,000 program. The case followed prior Senate exposures of bureau corruption and naming other principals.
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Carpenter
Northern
Minneis
Phinone
Drake Hotel
Forbes
Thefense
Thompson
Torneys
Ralph Potter
John W. H. Crim
New York
Crim
Chicago
Veterans’ Bureau
Londan
Mortimer
Washington
Black
Veterace’ Bureau
Senate
Forbes James Hamilton
Franklin
Btransky
Desectates Brees
Angeles
Rather Malenkott
Lincoln
Toboggan 15 Used On Hospital Trip
A sled and later an automobile voyage delivered Mia Willis to Virginia City and then Butte after a hazardous journey through Hebgen dam canyon and deep snows. The trip required horse teams and a dog team to carry an ailing worker, with Mrs Willis at her daughter’s bedside as she recovers.
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Ennis
Mia Willis
Virginia City
Butte
Virginia Gy
Madison River
Hebgen Dam
Cliff Lake
Willis
Centerville and Walkerville We Here Done 6968-3
A large gathering at Sherman School for commencement exercises featured diplomas awarded to Frank Actiss Bessie Daly Evelyn Davia Lillian Manhire Roeelin McGrath Nelle Robinson and others. The program included music led by W H Jonas and a later church meeting at Trinity ME with officers elected and a planned two act comedy Miss Molly to be staged February 7 at St George's hall Centers. Ray Angwin began a visit to San Francisco.
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Atte Sherman
Goldie Mexinnon
May Lee
Catherine McNalty
Roy Collina
John “Medvit Jack
Ciaran
Glimore “Vinegat
John Pope
Bimore Vincents
Bowersox
Jack O'Brien
John Say
Blaine School
Frank Actiss
Bessie Daly
Evelyn Davia
Lillian Manhire
Roeelin McGrath
Nelle Robinson
Tel Alives
W. H. Jonas
Johns
William’ Littlejohn
St. George's Hall
Ray Angwin
Francisco
Jury Finds Means Guilty on Conspiracy Charge
The Associated Press reports Gaston B. Means former DOJ agent under William J. Burns was fined and sentenced to two years in Atlanta federal prison after a jury found him guilty on bootlegging conspiracy charges. Judge Lindley ordered two consecutive sentences with appeal moves. Elmer W. Jarnecke pled guilty and testified. Felder received mercy recommendations only for Felder.
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Associated Press
New York
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
William J. Burns
Atlanta
Fed
Means
Lindley
Felder
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Eet
Jarnecke
Senate Passes Postal Pay Bill Amid House Live Debate
The Senate approved the postal pay and rate increase bill after House leaders indicated they would push for an immediate return to consider amendments. The measure, backed by Democrats, envisions about 68 million dollars in added costs and includes an amendment narrowing its scope.
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Washington
Senate
House
Emocrat
Virginia
Farewell Dinner Honors Kellogg as He Heads to State Dept
A gala farewell dinner in London honored Frank Kellogg on retirement as American ambassador to the court of St James for the secretary of state post succeeding Charles Hughes. Attendees included the Prince of Wales and Winston Churchill praised Kellogg, with light jests about American diplomacy and liberty.
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Associated Press
London
Pil
Srime Club
Frank B. Kellogs
Court of St. James
Charles J. Hughes
Prince of Wales
Winston
Kellogg
Ace
Churchill
Hoge
Hawaii
Insurgent Republicans seek to rejoin GOP after push for move
A feature on restless insurgents in the Wisconsin and New York factions challenging the Republican national ticket. Leader Longworth faces questions as Laguardia and Brown defend opposition while urging a return to party unity. A separate ad promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy with a mail-in offer.
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Republican ‘Party
Nelson Wisconsin
Laguardia
New York
Brown
Wisconsin
Repubican
Garden encounter crowns a curious boxing night
A vague report notes a winner at Garden tonight after a decisive bout between two contenders. The event featured notable figures and drew excitement from local fans.
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Merce Te Tepech
Chads
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MOVE
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Rialto
Broadway
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Claire and Atwood
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Ellen
Texas
Comeny Educational
Ansonia
John Gilbert
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