Compromise Aims to End Senate Opening Session Standoff
Washington dispatch reports Senator Curtis proposes an armistice to prevent Senate organization chaos at opening as independents press for action on farm relief antitrust labor issues. A plan would delay oath taking and curb evasion of confirmation votes while negotiations continue. Cleveland report notes murder charge planned in junk dealer killing.
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Man Whose Head Was Pierced by Bar Returns to Work
Paul Kosty a 36 year old father of three in Hammond Indiana returns to his steel mill job after a bar penetrated his skull in an accident. Surgeons marveled at his survival as the 22 feet of metal passed through his head and brain but he was released from the hospital and plans to resume work immediately despite potential brain function impacts.
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Russia Seeks Geneva Talks With Britain As Int’l Ties Strained
In Geneva preparations rise as Russia plans possible talks with British Foreign Minister Austen Chamberlain. Intvroff announced departure then reconsidered, aiming to meet Chamberlain or Briand. Scotland Yard raid on Russia Trade delegation linked to anti British propaganda allegations.
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Chicago Advertisement Offers Ear for 2500 Dollars
Chicago residents responded to a New York society matron's ad offering 2500 dollars for an ear. At least 15 men and women applied, with lawyer J J McCarthy withholding his client’s name. One applicant, a destitute wife with a baby, cited hardship.
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Farm Program of Legislation to Be Framed
Chicago December reports the annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation to frame the rural America legislative program for the coming year. Leaders from every state will discuss agricultural policy, rural development, and farm security as the federation sets priorities.
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Oklahoma Solons Face Court Battles Over Special Session
Oklahoma legislators in a feud with the governor over a special investigating session see a state supreme court ruling that acts of the legislature are legal if session called properly. Insurgent members plan to convene for investigations and impeachment inquiries, while mandamus actions to block salaries and costs may be filed, pushing the dispute back to the courts.
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West Virginia elects Turner president of Washington Square college
Dr John Roscoe Turner named president of West Virginia Universitys Tropical Radio by the board of governors in New Orleans. Turner will assume the post after the current term ends with a reported salary of 15000 dollars. No further details on the move were provided.
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Smith Sees Local Prohibition Enforcement Split
Alfred E. Smith argues enforcement is a local issue and asserts citizens have the right to oppose laws. He notes the Anti-Saloon League plans a five year fundraising goal of 5 990 900 and discusses equal rights among opponents of prohibition.
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Mellon Still Opposes Tax Reductions in State Debate
In Nassau County, a league resolution on tax reductions was discussed at the convention with Governor Smith defending law enforcement and opposition to changes. He cited the Volstead act era and supported sustaining the constitution while opposing nullification and new state prohibition laws.
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Labor Department Expected to Aid Coal Strike Settlement
Washington dispatch notes anticipated involvement by the Labor Department to help settle a coal strike. The article discusses a new tax bill and proposed revenue changes, including reductions on corporate and other taxes, with party leaders pushing for further cuts and reforms within ten days.
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Rampaging youth case hinges on teachers fate in crisis
Miss Bradford a 23 year old schoolteacher suffered severe injuries when Hiram Reed a 24 year old farmer attacked the school with dynamite and forced arson. Reed is held on bond as authorities recount his plan to blow the schoolhouse and force marriage amid the ensuing chaos.
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Survey New Road Even If Aid From State Is Uncertain
Marietta December 8 definite promise that the state highway department will appropriate 208000 to meet Washington county funds for state highway No 7 from the St Marys bridge approach to the Monroe county line has not been given. The highway director believes money will be provided so work can start in 1928 with government expense for a three crew survey along routes between Marietta Bell Air and the St Marys bridge area.
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Midwest warmth ends as snow returns Monday forecast
Milder temperatures and light snow are expected to visit the middle western states Sunday. Zero readings in Chicago and surrounding areas which held through the past several days will rise with the snowfall but are likely to drop again Monday, the weather bureau reported.
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Nominating Officers For Dry League In Washington
The Anti Saloon League committees met in Washington to nominate national leaders and draft a 1928 program. Contention centered on replacing general counsel and legislative superintendent with two men. Likely candidates included Major Frank B, Esber, and Sol Mee Nurmerlit, while the proposed national superintendent could be decided by the national board meeting Monday.
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Guard implicated in pre Thanksgiving jail plot at Folsom
At Folsom prison captain C A Larkin revealed a dismissed guard, unnamed by officials, was involved in a jail break scheme found after two pistols were found in a cell and a convict left a note about arming the guard.
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Labor department urged to back plan to end coal strike
The Labor Department is urged to act quickly to aid miners and operators in the West Virginia Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania coal fields. Secretary Davis may call a conference after leaders of the United Mine Workers and supporters submitted a plan to resolve the controversy.
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Australian Flier And American Seek New Endurance Record
Captain Kingsford Smith of Australia and Lieutenant Pond of the U S N prepared the Fokker monoplane Spirit of California for a second attempt to break the world endurance record. They planned a dawn takeoff from Mills Yield airport after aborting the first flight due to air pockets. The previous attempt lasted just over two hours with a takeoff weight of 18 202 pounds including 1 418 gallons of fuel 42 gallons of oil and 40 pounds of provisions.
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Snow Forecast For Early December In Washington
The weather bureau projects rain or snow from December 5 to 10 in parts of the region with cooler days and moderate temperatures midweek. A Washington Information Bureau booklet offers 144 tested candy recipes for home use, suitable for Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers.
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