Senator condemns State Department efforts in Central America
Washington reports state department asks Admiral Latimer to provide full details on American actions in Nicaragua and Puerto Cabezas. President Coolidge engages Kellogg and Navy Secretary to address charges of censorship and imperialism amid fighting between Conservative and Liberal forces.
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Department OF State
Central America
Washington
State Department
Julian Latimer
U. 8
U. S
Coolidge
Kellogg
Navy
Wilibur
Vaca
Nberal
Sea Department
Puerto Cabezas
Latimer
Poison denatured alcohol urged as poison not drink
Washington December 29 Wayne B Wheeler of the anti saloon league said denatured alcohol should be poisonous not merely unpleasant to drink after a conference with President Coolidge. Colovis New Mexico December 29 Edwin K Hassel confessed killer of 13 was spirited away from Texico Farwell jail as a mob threatened to lynch him. he was believed held in a west Texas jail.
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Washington
U.R
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Coolidge
Colovis
N. M
Edwin K. Hassel
Texico-Farwell
West Texas
Your Weight and Your Health booklet promotes sensible dieting
A plain spoken guide from the Information Bureau explains how foods affect weight and how to control it. It covers carbohydrates, fats, and proteins with simple terms, offering daily menus to gain or lose weight and keep it steady.
Not Guilty Plea Expected From Harold Croarkin
Harold J. Croarkin the son of wealthy parents is expected to plead not guilty when arraigned in Chicago on an indictment charging murder in the December 15 death of Walter Schmith. State and defense psychiatrists clash over sanity as a trial date is sought.
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Chicago
United Press
Harold J. Croarkin
William J. Lindsay
Walter Schmith
Robert E. Crowe
Croarkin
On Family
Crowe
Christmas Booze Death Toll Rises in New York
New York totals from liquor after Christmas climb to 27 dead with many still in hospital. Dr. Alexander Gettler, chief toxicologist, says up to 400 city residents have died this year from liquor effects and over 600 statewide deaths were reported, surpassing pre Prohibition era saloon fatalities.
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New York
Alexander O. Gettler
Medical Examiner
New York City
Gettier
U S Spokesmen Cite 1923 Central American Treaties Over Nicaragua
Washington cites 1923 treaties binding five Central American states to noninterference and nonrecognition of revolutions as it weighs Nicaragua's politics. Sacasa claims presidency after Solorzano, while Diaz holds power with U S support. Latimer leads naval forces as Diaz’s government consolidates power.
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Washington
United States State Department
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Honduras
Salvador
United States
Mexico
State Department
Adolfo Diaz
J. Bautista Sacasa
Cacasa
Solorzano
Emilano Chamorro
Sacasa
Diaz
Chamorro
Saeasa
Bryan disputes generation decline before Ohio teachers
Dr. E. B. Bryan, president of Ohio University, told the Ohio Teachers association that youth are not inherently worse than past generations and are aided by better knowledge of body and mind. He urged subsidies for gifted researchers and educators. John B. Dempsey urged a state board of college entrance to curb higher education costs.
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Columbus
U.P
E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
Ohio Teachers Association
Bryan
John B. Dempsey
Cleveland
Ohio General Assembly
Pat McDermott’s Sweetheart Pegsy Cavanaugh Released
Pegsy Cavanaugh former sweetheart of Pat McDermott to be released today from Stark county jail where she has been held as a material witness in the Don R. Meller murder case. Suspense continues as authorities seek the author of threatening letters to Prosecutor McClintock and Judge Diehl.
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Canton
O.R
Pegsy Cavanaugh
Pat McDermott
Don R. Meller
Stark County
McClintock
Diehl
Bomb kills three at Oriental Development in Seoul
In Beoul Korea three people died and five were injured when a bomb exploded at the Oriental Development company a large Japanese colonizing banking concern. The Korean bomber killed himself at once.
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Beoul
Korea
U.R
Oriental Development Company
J. H. Grayson Co proposes issue of preferred stock
J H Grayson Co proposes to issue preferred stock up to 150000 dollars. Investors with a 100000 dollar loan may swap for an equivalent amount of preferred stock. The stock yields 7 percent semi annually and is strongly safeguarded.
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J. H. Grayson Co
J. H. Grayson Company
L. G. Worstell
Grayson Company
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Hotel
Berry
C. M. Gill
Arts Metals Company
Judge Drake
Goshen
Ind
State county school finances to be considered
Ohio State Teachers association opened in Columbus as debates focus on county finance reform. A proposed law would abolish local districts for taxation, making the whole county the unit, enabling richer districts to support poorer ones amid calls for more state aid and relief from heavy local taxes.
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Columbus
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Floods Devastate South Killing Thirteen Across States
Floods sweep through Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi killing at least thirteen. Ten thousand homeless in the southern districts. Nashville reports heavy property loss including crops and goods valued in the millions. Weather bureau warns of ongoing floods while freezes slow water flow.
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Nashville
Town
Dee
South
Cumberland Valley
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Cumberland River
Rome
Hartsville
Ashland City
Gainesboro
Clarkesville
Cat Known Bandit Robbed Chicago Women
Police comb the Chicago west side for a youthful thief called The Cat who has robbed and abused women for months. The search involved over a hundred officers in a citywide effort to locate the suspect.
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Chicago
West Side
Actress Mary Hay Caldwell granted divorce in Paris court
Attorneys for Mary Hay Caldwell say a Paris court granted a divorce from film actor Richard Barthelmess. The decision was reported on December 29 in Paris.
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Paris
Mary Hay
Caldwell
Richard Barthelmess
Payne found dead in field freezes to death
New Straitsville December 29 Coroner H F Minshull reports Henry A Payne a Black man was found dead in a local field from freezing weather authorities labeled the death as death by exposure awaiting further investigation confirming the incident in New Straitsville society records
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New Straitsville
U.R
Henry A. Payne
H. F. Minshull
Man to Die in Electric Chair for Murder
Columbus prisoner Hartey Pence formerly of Fostoria must die in the electric chair January 7 for the murder of Mrs Marjorie Boddy on February 1.
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Columbus
Hartey Pence
Fostoria
Mra
Marjorie Boddy
Believe Strangler Is Responsible for Deaths in Kansas
Bodies of a mother and her eight month old boy were found in a Kansas home. Authorities believe a strangler is responsible for the deaths raising concerns about a possible homicide.
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Strangler
Kansas
Missouri Slayings Spur Strangler Theory In City
Police linked three recent murders to a possible strangler after Mia Germaine Harpin 28 and her 8 month old son Robert were found dead in an unused room. Bonnie Pace 26 was killed earlier, choking suspected. Both Harpin and Pace homes showed rooms for rent signs, suggesting intruder access. Harpin, a World War II veteran, offered no clues.
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Kansas City
Mia
Germaine Harpin
Robert
Bonnie Pace
Dry League Fights Curbs on Justice of Peace Powers
The Ohio Anti-Saloon League vows to oppose any general assembly move to limit liquor law enforcement by justices of peace. The stance follows E L Dustman editor of the American Issue saying city forces oppose Senator George H Bender as senate temperance chair. Bender plans a bill to narrow powers to townships.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
General Assembly
Justices of Peace
E. L. Dustman
American Issue
George H. Bender
Cleveland
Senate Temperance Committee
Bender
Alcoholism Death Toll Drops in Boston for 1926
Boston municipal health records show 147 residents died of alcoholism in 1926, down from 197 the previous year, reflecting a notable decline in alcohol related fatalities.
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Boston
Ohio to Spend 25 Million Annually on Highways
Columbus report shows the joint legislative highway committee proposes 25 million dollars yearly for two years. Plans call for 8 million annually for new construction, 16 million for maintenance and reconstruction, and 1 million for eliminating grade crossings. If finances allow, economy would cut new construction while preserving maintenance at existing highways.
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Columbus
Ohio
Joint Legislative Highway Committee
U S Financiers Cause Nicaragua Wars Norris Says
Senator George W Norris criticizes State Department policy in Nicaragua. He argues Wall Street financiers drive revolts and urges open handling of aid requests and American protection queries. He warns ships and war could follow if major powers act differently.
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Dy Paul
United Préeas Beall
Washington
Dea
State Department
Nicasraguan
Nebraska
United States
Great Britain
Norris Oa
Condeal
New York Financial
Norris
Stoban
Nicaragua
Editor Don R. Meilett to direct film against bootleggers
New York reports that Don R. Meilett, an editor, will serve on a motion picture project directing an anti bootleggers production. The company announced the plan in New York on an unspecified date.
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New York
Don R. Meilett
Heavy Fine for Liquor Odor Violation Court Rules
In Columbus a case hinges on the smell of liquor as a violation of law. The state supreme court examined whether an odor constitutes proof of illegal possession or sale, with conflicting testimony over whether the fragrance alone suffices for conviction.
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Columbus
Dee
State Supreme Cour
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