Coolidge Defends Denby in Teapot Dome Talk
President Coolidge returns to the White House praising the reception of his Teapot Dome remarks. He draws a clear line between real fraud and mere questions of law while defending Secretary Denby and signaling a likely eventual resignation as the government moves to recover the naval oil lands.
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Coolidge
White House
New York
Teapot Dome
Denby
Coolridge
Naval
Senate Split Over Strawn and Pomerene Nominations
The senate public lands committee failed to act on the nominations of Silas H. Strawn and Atlee Pomerene for special counsel to prosecute naval oil reserve cases tied to ex Secretary Fall. opposition cites Strawn banking ties and Pomerene limited criminal experience, signaling a tough confirmation fight.
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Senate Public Lands Committee
Silas H. Strawn
Chicago
Atlee Pomerene
Canton
Ohio
Albert B. Fall
Coolidge
Senate
Strawn
Walsh
Montana
Dill
First Trust & Savings
First National
Standard © 1! Co
Indiana
Pomerene
Standard Company
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation
Sinclair
Two Killed at Al Crossing Near Wooster
George L. Lang 36 of Homer and FE Boyd 2 were killed in a grade crossing collision near Creston when their touring car was struck by an eastbound passenger train after Lang briefly stopped for a westbound freight. Bodies mangled. car driven 500 feet after impact. Eyewitnesses say Lang started after the freight cleared.
Debt talks fade as MacDonald conference eyed
Washington officials show little interest in a world economic conference after reparations inquiry. No invitation seen from Britain and Coolidge and Hughes unlikely to back a reparations conference without protections against further debt reduction to the United States. Dawes committee awaited before debt funding steps. Treasury notes unfunded European debts cost about 200000 annually.
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Romaay MacDonald
Berlin
Paris
Great Britain
State Department
Coolidge
Hughes
France
Italy
United States
Poineare
MacDonald
Flooding Hits Tetuan Region In Melilla Morocco
Heavy rains cause severe damage in the Tetuan zone with Alkazar streets flooded and railway traffic impeded.
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Melilla
Morocco
Tetuan Zone
Alkazar
Griffis Returns as City Honors Draft Dodger Hero
Lieutenant Corliss Hooven Griffis arrives in Chicago to a triumphal welcome after his efforts to kidnap Grover Cleveland Bergdoll led to his German imprisonment. Crowds, bands, and cheers greet him as he tours the city before planned return to Hamilton, Ohio.
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Corliss Hooven Griffis
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Germany
Auditorium Hotel
Toight
New York
Griffis
Eugene F. Griffis
Hamilton
Ohio
Seventeen Killed in Rhine Rioting
Seventeen people died and more than 20 were severely wounded in a violent clash in Pirmasens Germany. French military authorities reported street fighting began Tuesday afternoon and continued for hours as order was restored.
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Pirmasens
Germany
Pope Pius XI Sidelined at Vatican Rest Quarters
Pope Pius XI is indisposed and confined to private quarters in the Vatican for rest, according to Epoca. The note adds a cultural aside about superstition with a two-dollar bill, implying absence worsens luck.
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Rome
Pius XI
Vatican
Epoca
More Room Sought for Nelsonville Shoe Factory Expansion
Nelsonville Feb 13 The McGovern Nelsonville Shoe Co the town s youngest industry reports rapid progress in children's shoe production nearing 350 pairs daily About 50 workers are employed though limited quarters hinder expansion Negotiations for a building site are expected to close soon with spring construction planned for a modern factory capable of accommodating growth The company praises its high grade product and strong market for its shoes Once a new building is installed it hopes to employ several hundred workers
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Nelsonville
McGovern-Nelsonville Shoe Co
First attacks on Labor government in Commons
The opposition opened against Prime Minister MacDonald in the house of commons challenging the Labor government. They criticized the health ministry for allowing Poplar to extend relief to the unemployed beyond normal district limits, risking higher taxes. Ex-premier Baldwin was expected to lead the attack.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
Ministry of Health
Poplar
England
Stanley Baldwin
Daily Chronicle
David Lloyd George
Foreign Office
Germany
Charles Gates Dawes
Labor Party
Senate action triggers global probe into oil speculators
A Senate afternoon session passed a resolution urging the secretary of State to produce all diplomatic correspondence on American oil concessions abroad, effectively launching an international inquiry into oil speculators and related activities.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of State
Studebaker Car Recovered by Original Owner in Liquor Case
Tagan O Feb 13 The light six Studebaker touring car seized when Isaac Wolfe was arrested for transporting intoxicating liquor was sold by Sheriff Shaw to its original owner for 256 dollars. It marks the first confiscated vehicle sold under the county's new liquor property law.
No Endorsements for Democratic Nominee in Ohio
Ohio Democrats discuss sending eight at large delegates to the Democratic National Convention in New York City next June. A resolution urges Ohio to appoint four men and four women as delegates, each with half a vote, and states no candidate endorsements are probable.
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Columbus
New York City
Democratic State Central Committee
Ohio
Upper House Orders Probe Into Texas Land Frauds
The senate this afternoon ordered a formal investigation into land fraud charges involving several Texas land companies and R. B. Creager, a former Republican national committeeman from Texas. A resolution directing the senate post office committee to conduct the probe passed without recorded opposition, sponsored by Senator Heflin of Alabama.
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Washington
Senate
Texas
R. B. Creager
Republican National
Time to Cut Kent
Ohio governor candidate cites rising state costs under present administration and urges taxpayers to demand cuts. He argues Ohio has faced deaf ears to spending restraint while the national call pushes for reduced public expenditures.
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Kent. O
Ohio
Davis
Hollister Man Pleads Guilty in Domestic Assault Case
John Gall of Hollister pleaded guilty to an assault and battery charge after a family row that turned into a so called small war. Magistrate Helwig gave a suspended $10 fine and costs.
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John Gall
Hollister
Helwig
Gail
Attorney General Daugherty Denies Dropping Cases Against Grafters
Responding to a Norris resolution, Attorney General Daugherty stated he has not dropped criminal cases against those who defrauded the government during the war to obtain cash settlements. The denials were made in a formal communication to the Senate in Washington on February 12.
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Washington
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Daugherty
Remite
Fry
World opera attendance record set in Cleveland hall show
Public Hall hosted Chicago Opera Company presenting Mefistofele drawing 8,689 attendees, a new world record for grand opera night. The stunning figure marks the highest ever attendance for such a performance in a single venue.
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Grand Opera
Cleveland. O
Public Hall
Chicago Opera
Unsettled Spell Drifts Into Columbus Weather Forecast
A forecast predicts a target low of 23 or 20 degrees with occasional light snow as unsettled weather drifts south from Canada into Columbus. United States Weatherman Alexander announced the outlook, noting fair conditions are now unlikely.
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Columbus
United States
Alexander
Canada
Rioting in the Rhineland Sparks State of Siege
Coblenz dispatch reports a state of siege proclaimed at Pirmasens Rhineland Palatinate after a violent clash between Separatists and police. Fourteen people die including eight Separatists and six police. French infantry deployed to restore order and a gymnastic safety group dissolving for inciting workers against secessionists.
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Paris
Rhineland Commission
Pirmasens
Rhineland Palatinate
Rhineland
Wicks Guilty in Eight Liquor Charges
Ed Wicks of New Bloodwood was found guilty on eight counts for possessing and selling intoxicating liquor and fined a total of 2600 dollars. He will appeal. The dry raid also brought Pat Naughton of Athens and Nelsonville to court with two and eight hundred dollar penalties respectively. Naughton’s brother John faced four counts in a subsequent session.
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Ed Wicks
New Bloodwood
Common Pleas
Wicks
Athens
Pat Naughton
Nelsonville
Fishing Vessel Lost in Mediterranean Storm
A severe Mediterranean shipping peril reports a fishing vessel and all crew lost after an intense today maritime disaster. Rescue efforts are underway but face worsening conditions and limited visibility.
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Madrid
Mediterranean
Mystery Still Swirls Over Manhattan Death
New York police struggle to identify the killer of Poetty Louise Lawson a music student from Alvardo Texas found slain in her luxury Manhattan apartment. Investigators question wealthy male admirers and cabaret workers while withholding names from the public and reviewing letters from the scene.
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New York
Poetty Louise Lawson
Alvardo
Texas
Broadway
Miss Lawson
Senator Wheeler Pushes Daugherty Probe in Senate
Senator Wheeler of Montana proposed a senatorial investigation into the conduct of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and the operations of the Department of Justice during a Washington session on February 13.
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Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Department of Justice
Wheeler
Montana
Torrential Rains Cause Widespread Crop Damage in Seville
Torrential rains hit the agricultural district of Seville causing extensive damage to crops. Local officials assessed losses and warned farmers to take protective measures as surveys continued.
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Seville
Spain
Hunters fail to find trace of wild beast in Starr Township
Special to The Messenger Logan Ohio February 13 A band of hunters led by Deputy Game Protector C Higgins searched Starr township for a wild animal said to have a lair They split into groups and scoured the area but found no tracks only fox prints The expedition included public officials and Safety Director M B Hes Prosecutor Higgins Clerk Newton Spencer and several others returned to Logan after a day of fruitless searching with dinners awaiting them at home
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Starr Township
Logan
C. Higgins
Djid
Bavand
M. B. Hes
Higgins
Iles
Newton Spencer
Paul Collison
Farbearn
Japes
Tom Phillips
Founcilman
William Petty
Gon. Clarence
Roy Bowers
Howard Jahman
Marvey Pizcina
Break in wage talks predicted as subcommittee meets
In Jacksonvil d February 18 the sub committee of miners and operators in the central competitive district met in executive session to work out a wage scale. Debates centered on continuing the present four year contract versus a shorter term. Leaders predicted possible dissension but progress was reported as the general committee held arbitration power and could act only after full agreement. The next conference could be held on the eve of a presidential election period, a factor some considered undesirable. John J. Lewis and other United Mine Workers officers met with the sub committee during the session.
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John J. Lewi
United Mine Workers of
Amer
Organ Ton
Goa
Th United
Sears
Pennsylvania
Dégey
Milwaukee outfielder pleads perjury in witness stand
Felech, known as Happy, testifies at county jail hearing alleging perjury in a lawsuit filed by Jackson to recover back salary following dismissal. The case centers on testimony about signals and employment terms. Filings reference White Sox connection and 1919 context.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bev
Oscar
Happy” Felech
Forr Cago
White Sox
Todey
Prisem
Jackson
Bee Jackson
Prosecutors Meet on Pipeline Tax Effect Across Counties
Ashland and neighboring counties including Wayne Holmes Tuscarawas and Lorain will confer with pipeline officials tomorrow about taxes and the public jail. Officials expect results on whether taxes will be lowered and how the change could affect revenue.
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Ashland
Wayne
Oda Holmes
Tuscarawas
Richis Lorain
Morrow
Learn to Speak and Read: A Simple Guide for Boys
A barebones advertiser note offers a thin booklet that promises easy lessons in speech and reading for youngsters. The text hints at affordable price and postage paid copies, with emphasis on clear, concise wording.
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