Vare Denied Senate Seat by Large Majority
Washington dec 6 senate rejected William S Vare for the seat by 58 to 22 citing expenditures and fraud in his primary race The senate also refused to seat Democrat William B Wilson The chair will be vacant awaiting Governor Fisher of Pennsylvania who faces opposition to any Mellon Pepper machine appointee The vote preceded a Wilson seating battle in the courts and Ware left the chamber with his family after expressing anger at the decision
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Washington
Senate
William S. Vare
Chamber
William B. Wilson
Fisher
Pennsylvania
Vare
Joseph J. Grandy
Nye
North Dakota
Mellon- Pepper
Ware
Mellon-Grandy-Fisher
Norris
Nebraska
Vare Mem
Bership
Labor
Wilson
Sennator Reed
Willian Douglas
Schall
Minnesota
Grundy to Wear Senate Mantle in Pennsylvania
Joseph R. Grundy has been appointed by Gov. John S. Fisher to the United States Senate, giving Pennsylvania two senators for the first time since 1927. Grundy, president of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, agreed to accept with plans to seek the Republican nomination in the May primary. the governor’s commission expires January 1931.
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Larisburg
United States Senate
William S. Ware
Sylvania
Bristol
John S. Fisher
Grundy
Gerunds
Pennsylvania Manufacturers” Association
Pennsylvania
Senate
George Wharton Pepper
Portland Honors Fifty-Tour Golden Wedding Couples
In Portland Oregon a golden wedding service at Sunnyside Methodist Church honored 52 couples with a combined 2006 years of marriage. Some couples exceeded 60 years, with one at 63 and another at 60. Dr. Lewis Magin urged the congregation to study the couples for a happy marriage rather than divorce statistics.
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Portland
Ore. Dee
Sunnyside Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunnday Night
Lewis Magin
Governor Fisher Denounces Nye Caraway Rumors in Pennsylvania
Governor John 8. Fisher rejected reports he would back William Ware for the U.S. Senate and denounced outside pressure from senators. He criticized newspapers for misquoting him and warned against external dictates on Pennsylvania's senatorial choice.
Hurley of Oklahoma Named Secretary of War
Patrick J. Hurley, Oklahoma lawyer and military veteran, is appointed by President Hoover as secretary of war after serving as acting secretary since James W. Good’s death. Born January 3, 1883, Hurley held army and state guard roles, earned the Distinguished Service Medal, and led Tulsa banks as a executive. He was endorsed by Southern leaders and praised for experience in pay, promotion, and retirement matters.
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Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
Oklahoma
Hoover
James W. Good
South
Senate
Hurley
White House
Hiss
Harley
Capitol Bill
James
House Military Committee
Morley
Chawtaw Nation
Indian Territory
Pocanecaolese
Tiksa
Okla
Tulsa
First National Bank
That City
Judge Berg Rules On Noted Hill Divorce Case
Judge B E Berg in the sixth district grants temporary alimony of 8500 per month for the plaintiff during the divorce proceedings and orders defendant to pay court costs and attorney fees. He also sets suit money and attorney fees, with further allowances possible, in a case involving Veta a wealthy defendant and the Hill family. The parties’ lawyers are Gibson and Smith for the plaintiff and Judge O Connor for the defendant.
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Livingston Enterprise
Walter Hil
Berg
Sixth Judicial District
Veta
Hei Support
Maintenace
Maintiff
Pocelored Live
Stovk Rtiser
James J. Ail
Empire Builder
of. O'Connor
Gibson and Smith
Judge Berg Schedules Few Cases for Hearing
A Livingston court session led by Judge Berg adjourned to January 8 after addressing estates of Elsie Claraboucan Ralph Baker Marvin Burt and Constanding Variano. Guardianship letters issued for Stella Isaker and Everett Elliott case marked under advisement.
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Bob. Berg
Livingston
Elsie Clararboucan
Claines
Ralph Baker
Marvin Burt
Stella Isaker
Oscar Justin Solberg
Constanding Variano
Everett Eliott
Mark Elliott
May Nevin
David Nevin
Phintil
May McKenzie
Cora A. Wins
Fo. Lindsay
Jademont
Andrew Sleveland
Tage- Wor
Sleveland
Anton Lien
John E. Hanson
Judge Ben B. Lindsey Barred By High Court
Denver reports the Colorado supreme court disbarred Judge Ben B. Lindsey former juvenile jurist of international repute on charges of professional misconduct. The court found he accepted £7 000 from Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes and 210 000 from Samuel Untermyer in a Stokes case while presiding over the Denver juvenile court. Lindsey defended his role as disinterested mediator and blamed political adversaries behind the proceedings.
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Denver
Ben B. Lindsey
Colorado State Supreme Court
Lindsey
Helen Elwood Stokes
New York
W. E. D. Stokes
Samuel Untermeyer
Stokes
Juvenile Court
Will of Senator Warren Reveals 7 Million Estate Value
The late Senator Francis E. Warren of Cheyenne died in Washington D C and left an estate valued around 7 million. Probate records show total bequests of about 46 810 419 with the widow receiving roughly 5 4 million plus the Cheyenne residence. A list names eighteen beneficiaries including relatives and friends with large gifts to Mrs Warren and Frederick E Warren and stock in Warren Livestock and Standunt oil company.
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Cheyenne
Wec
Francis E. Warren
Washington, D.C
District Court
Warren
Clara Warren
United States Rubber Company
Indiana
Muncher and Oil Company
Senator Warren
Frederick E. Warren
Warren Livestock Company
Francis BE. Warren
Coolidge Quiet on 1940 Senate Bid Rumors
Former president Calvin Coolidge remained noncommittal tonight to reports he would seek the U S Senate seat in 1940. Massachusetts politics focus on Frederick H. Gillett’s retirement and potential successors Alvan T. Fuller and Eben Draper, with Draper announcing plans to run.
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Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
United States Senate
Frederick H. Gillett
Massachusett
Washington
Alvan T. Fuller
Fuller
Eben Draper
Gillett
Protocol Signed At Geneva For World Court Adherence
United States moves to join the permanent international court with the Root formula for entry. President Hoover authorizes signing in Geneva with Ambassador Moffat signing for the U S as Stimson approves. The action aims to clear Senate ratification obstacles and affirm independence of the court’s advisory opinions.
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Washington
Hoover
Permanent Court of International Justice
World Court
Geneva
State Department
Jay Peierepont Moffat
Waffaires
Berne
Switzerland
United States
Elihu Oot
Senate
League of Nations
League
Mer. Stimsup
Auburn Prison Riot Ends in Heavy Casualties and Hostage Takeover
After hours of fighting at Auburn prison, guards and police retook control from riotous inmates. The official death toll reached twelve, with six convicts killed and others killed during the siege. Authorities used National Guard units and police to secure the facility while workers illuminated the yard to aid the operation.
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Catlin
Stephen Pawlek
Buffalo
Last Sumer
Ernest Pavest
Cadin
Machine
Jennings
Gaard
Prize Steer Sells To Penney Of Store Fame
Eliott Brown, a 20 year old Iowa farm youth, sold his grand champion steer at the livestock show for 7887 to New York financier JO Peanes who outbid rivals. The steer fetched 822 per pound dressed, and the proceeds will aid United Charities of Chicago Christmas fund. Brown plans to attend Iowa State College with the money likely supporting education.
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Eliett Brown
Lowa Farm
New York
JO Peanes
United Charities of Chicago
Ceseinte
Iis Ner
Brown
Fows State College
John 2. Brown
Rose Hel
Lows
Charles C. Ray Sentenced to One Year in Prison
Charles C. May former Judith tasin county treasurer was convicted of embezzlement of county funds. On Monday he received a one year sentence from Judge Cantoon after an open hearing. A motion for new trial was filed as Bail was set at 15. Proceedings stayed by Judge Hunton.
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Livingston Enterprise
Frank Meyash
Park County
Nigherhead Cave
Corwin Springs
Nevash
Cash
Meyash
Sebby
T A Livingston
Stanford
Dee
Charles C. May
Judith Tasin
Jerge Cantoon
Teiuk
Hunton
Ras
Wyoming lawmakers convene for third special session
Wyoming lawmakers gather in Cheyenne for a December 12 special session called by Gov. Emerson. Four main proposals will be considered including a 22800 bond issue for highways and funds for a new penitentiary cell house, with party caucuses and leadership named ahead of sessions.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Frank GC. Emerson
House
Senate
Emerson
Democratic State Central
Marves
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Reading
John 8
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States Senate
Arkansas
England
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Tony
Pray
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Chicago
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Austria
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B. E. Berg
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Penney
Charles C. Ray
Aiy
Rewlins
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James M. Graham
Lander
Charles 8. Mann
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