Fiery Senate Exchanges Over Churchill and Italian Debt
Senator McKellar in debate on the Italian debt settlement opposed its terms. Senator Borah denounced Churchill and argued Britain unjustly profited. Reed Smoot and Howeller backed, while McKellar warned of possible repudiation by Italy's people under Mussolini.
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McKellar
Mussolini
Washington
United States
Winston
British Exchange
Senate
Reed
Pennsylvania
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
Senator Borah
Versailles
Churchill
Italy
Smoot
Utah
Dem Funding Commission
Howell
Nebraska
Tennessee
Federal forestry plan widens with land purchases
Washington April 1 The national forest commission authorized buying 83,205 acres of timber land expanding policy from stream protection to timber production. Secretary W W Ashe says this moves toward an adequate federal forestry plan with purchases in the lake states and the Southern pine region at an average of 5.26 per acre, mostly in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Forest Commission
W. W. Ashe
Commission
Lake States
Southern States Commission
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Barber supplies tied to bootlegging scheme in bankruptcy filing
In Chicago on April 1 the James G. Barry Company faced two involuntary bankruptcy petitions alleging an attempt to hide bootlegging profits by selling barber supplies at loss through counterfeit house canvassers. Records claimed such sales were used to justify large withdrawals of alcohol to Prohibition authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James G. Barry Company
Prohibition Department
Bank Robbery in Turlock Nets $25,000 in Cash and Bonds
Two men robbed the Security State Bank of Sie late today in Turlock California, escaping with cash and bonds estimated at twenty five thousand dollars. Authorities pursued leads but no arrests reported.
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Turlock
Calif
Security State Bank of Sie
Coal Tract Awarded to Banking Concern in Ohio
Com mon Pleas Judge John D. Shafer directs a deed for 400 acres of Harmon Creek coal land in Hamilton County Ohio to Colonial Trust Company Pittsburg after suit by the trust. The tract is tied to past stock holdings including John A. Bell of the closed Carnegie Trust Company, recently convicted of embezzlement.
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Pittsbore
Common Pleas
John D. Shafer
Hamilton County
Ohio
Harmon Creek Coal Company
Colonial Trust Company
Pittsburg
Trust Company
Harmon Creek
John A. Bell
Carnegie Rust Company
Paris Budget Passes After Night Session
Paris reports Premier Briand’s finance minister M Peret wins chamber support to balance the budget. After an all night session the deputies vote 226 to 159 with 190 abstentions, moving from a 2.45 billion franc deficit to a small surplus.
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Paris
M. Peret
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
France
Chambers
Bank of France
Senate
Miners' fireside plan urged to settle Ohio wage dispute
Nelsonville Ohio April 1 The southeastern Ohio mine operators told by the Indianapolis committee with John L Lewis that no help will come from United Mine Workers officials They plan to take the case to the miners fireside and seek state action to replace the Jacksonville wage scale with a $5 minimum and match competing non union fields Involved are operators from Hocking Valley and Sunday Creek districts and J A Paisley interests of Cleveland with reductions proposed up to twenty percent to meet prices in West Virginia Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
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Nelsonville
Ohio
United Mine Workers
Hockink Valley
Sunday Creek
Indianapolis
John L Lewis
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Jacksonville
J. A. Paisley
Cleveland
Monogahala Valley
Remus Sues Over One Million Dollar Estate He Claims Looted
George L. Remus former Chicago attorney and bootleg king sues wife Imogene and four others in federal court for recovery of about 1 million dollars he says was taken while he served a 19 month sentence. The suit seeks an injunction and accounting. The largest claimed item is 300900 whisky certificates held by Hinkel in Kentucky storage.
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Cleveland
George L. Remus
Chicago
Cincinnati
King
Imogene
H. 8
Wertz
United States District Attorney
Remus
Werta
Hinkel
Atlanta
Dodge
St. Louis
Bean
Grant Town Boys in New York Police Station
Two Grant Town youths from West Virginia were taken to a New York police station on April Fool’s Day. Jesse Drennan, eleven, and William Gabriletto, seventeen, believed a city slicker could help them “have a good time” after taking $150 from William. They followed the man to a hotel that turned out to be a police station awaiting parental action.
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New York
Grant Town
W. Va
Jesse Drennan
William Gabriletto
Doug Fairbanks
Tom Mix
Arthur Munch
Doug
Tom
William
Mr. Munch
Running gun fight wounds two in Milwaukee holdup
In Milwaukee on April 1 a running gun fight wounded two men and thwarted an attempted holdup at a loan office. Police recovered $10,500 from the robbers, the largest sum taken in the spree by four men.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Loan Office
Famed Godfather to Cinderellas Heads Sorority
New York April 1 Edwarda W Browning wealthy real estate operator famed as a fairy godfather to Cinderellas pictured as organizer of a sorority for young girls Mrs William Heenan says Browning founded the Phi Lambda Tau sorority five years ago Heenan also says Browning may marry Frances Heenan once she is sixteen in June and that she suffered acid thrown in her face by an unknown assailant Browning declined to confirm the reports
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edwarda W. Browning
Browning
Dorothy Sunshine Browning
Mary Louise Spns
Phi Lambda Tau
William Heenan
Frances Heenan
Phi Lambda Tau Sorority
Heenan
Earl Carroll Indicted for Perjury in Bathtub Party
New York April 1 Earl Carroll theatrical producer was indicted for perjury by the grand jury and arrested. The probe concerns a bath tub party at his theatre where a nude chorus girl served guests. Carroll posted $2,500 bail after pleading not guilty and remains in the Southern District. Prosecutor says trial will be scheduled soon with possible 30 years in prison and $12,000 fine if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Karl Carroll
Bulldine
Carroll
Pbloa
Brooklyn
Buckner
Gerald Chapman Loses Bid for Stay of Execution
Hartford and Washington dispatches report Gerald Chapman, a condemned robber, failed to obtain a stay of execution set for April 6. Supreme Court justices Stone Holmes and Brandela declined intervention after arguments over alleged new evidence and constitutional questions. Connecticut officials and New York counsel continued efforts for a new trial citing juror questions and alleged fairness issues.
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Washington
Gerald Chapman
Supreme Court
Ray M. Wiley
Springfield
Mace
Stone
Holmes
Wiley
Chapman
New Piritain
Conn
Aliceman
Justice Stone
Connecticut
Allan’a
Holmer
Chambers
Brandela
Hartford
J. Groehl
New Yor
Ge Chapman
United States Supreme Court
Singer
Hugh M. Alcorn
Alcorn
Newell Jennings
Jennings
Walter Case
Shatlesd
Heavy steel orders total 31,000 tons in inquiries
New York April 1. Structural steel orders last week totaled 20,000 tons with the largest single order at 4,000 tons for the Illinois Central repair shop awarded to the American Bridge Company. Pending inquiries reach 31,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavy Steel
New York
Structural Steel
Illinois Central
American Bridge Company
Chicago Milk Battle Sparks Prohibition War in City
Health Department raids dairy after the milk purity rule takes effect. Bundesen leads the purge, dumping impure milk, while dairy owners block tested milk deliveries near Liberty Dairy, setting the stage for further clashes tonight and tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L.A
Chione Health Department
Agat
Bundesen
Rrgil
Here
Liberty Dairy Company
J. Bundesen
Palmyria Church Hearing Debates Roller Skating Ban
In Palmyria Indiana on April 1 the Church of Christ members contested a ruling over Perry mission to gain full membership. The hearing addressed roller skating and other activities at Ranger Community Hall run by Li gt. Witnesses noted roller skating as improper while judges recommended banning it and other practices. Martin, a former school teacher and hall operator, indicated he would need time for a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clyde Martin
Church of Christ
Palmyria
Ind
Ranger Community Hall
Li Gt
Martin
Church of Christ Here
Federal income tax collections surge under new rates
Final income tax receipts for the March quarter total $499,660,000, about $60 million above last year under higher rates and $100 million above forecast. Acting Secretary Winston credits strong year end profits for the surprise rise, with New York district leading at $160,802,311 and Cleveland at $43,080,713. The surplus will go to reduce the public debt by June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Pee
Winston
New York
Church Membership Increases by 800000 in 1925
The Christian Herald census shows church membership and communicants rose by 800000 across America in 1925. The report highlights continued growth in various denominations and regional gains across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
The
Christian Herald
Ine
Probe of Radio Control Halted in FTC Hearing
An FTC hearing on radio control was adjourned to April 12 after an objection to testimony about stock ownership. Edward L. Smith sought the principal holder of General Electric stock, while Darius Peek argued it breached confidence. The session paused as counsel planned an appeal and considered whether J. P. Morgan interests influenced GE.
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New York
Examiner Reeves
Federal Trade Commission
Edward L. Smith
Commission
William W. Trench
General Electric Company
Darius EK. Peek
Reeves
Smith
Mr. Smith
Tench
Dwight W. Morrow
J. P. Morgan & Company
Trench
Prospects of American Participation in Geneva Conference
Washington reports indicate prospects for the United States attending the September Geneva conference were seriously damaged as the League of Nations advised signatories to oppose the American plan for bilateral treatment of reservations. Senate leaders and State Department officials view the move as undermining acceptance prospects and await responses from protocol capitals on possible accommodations.
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Washington
Amer
Senate
Geneva
League of Nations
State Department
League
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
International auto theft ring traced to Lakewood woman
Lakewood New Jersey April 1 46 high priced cars stolen in Europe were shipped to the United States and sold by an international gang officials say Mrs Leila Carr thirty daughter of a Lakehurst family is a member She was arrested by state inspectors held on 10000 bond charged with possessing a car stolen from a New York man January 29 She denies the charges The gang reportedly moved cars from Europe to the United States sold them and then resold them
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Lakewood
N. J
Europe
Leila Carr
Lakehurst
Wilfrid H. Jayne, Jr
New York
Charces
Underlying Conditions Oil Industry Better in 1925
New York April 1 The petroleum industry showed improved underlying conditions in 1925 with signs of rising prosperity all year said H F Sinclair chairman of the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corp The firm reported a 1925 surplus of 6002793 after depreciation and depletion versus a 1924 deficit of 2149268 after preferred dividends the surplus equaling a certain amount per common share
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. F. Sinclair
Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation
Woman Cleared of Murder Charge in Birkeland Case
Minneapolis April 1 A county grand jury returned a no bill and a written report absolving Mrs Mayme Hodge of Lacrosse Wisconsin of the charge of murdering the Reverend Knuts B Birkeland The minister's son Alve Birkeland had accused Mrs Hodges of renting a vacant apartment where the minister was found dead
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
UPA
Mayme Hodge
Lacrosse
Wis
Knuts B. Birkeland
Alve Birkeland
Hodges
Jerusalem Welcoming Throng of Pilgrims for Fast
Jerusalem April 1 crowds of pilgrims and tourists flood the city for the annual Faster celebrations. Muslims come to pray at the walls of Mohammed, Jews mourn the vanished temple, and Christians gather at the crucifixion site. Convents missions and relief societies extend hospitality to visitors.
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Jerusalem
Mohammed
Winter Parade Turns Snowy April Fool Joke Across Plains
Kansas City on April 1 reports a wintry storm from the Reecky Mountains to the Missouri River. The day saw heavy snow and sleet and a parade in Great Falls with last year's straw hats while a Midlands Valley train freed from snow drift near Foraker with engines. The weather disturbance is expected to last about forty eight hours with Easter forecasts uncertain.
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Kansas City
Reecky Mountains
Missouri River
Aga
Great Palle
Mont
King Winter
Midlands Valley
Foraker
Mexican Rebel Arms Plot Foiled In New York Raid
New York April 1 three seamen arrested and 20000 rounds of ammunition seized at the customs house in a raid on the Ward Line steamer before departure to Mexico. Antonio Esteban Hortor Norman and Frank Fernandez were initially charged but later cleared. munitions to be destroyed by the government.
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New York
Custom House
Mexico
Freig
Ward Line
Antonio Esteban
Hortor Norman
Frank Fernando
Steban
Norman
Fernandez
Franklin gasoline curb stations barred from ordinance enforcement
Six owners of gasoline curb stations secured a temporary injunction delaying enforcement of Franklin Pennsylvania's ordinance requiring removal of such stations. The action was filed April 1 and blocks the city from forcing compliance while the case proceeds.
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Franklin
Illness of Commissioner Halts Senate Tariff Probe
Washington April 1 The senate tariff investigating committee ended today's hearing abruptly when Commissioner Dennie a Democrat of Maryland suffered a nervous attack and could not continue He was taken to an anteroom then resumed but could not read notes The committee adjourned until Monday for further testimony The linseed oil report the second confidential document was made public Dennis charged the commission shielded lower duty cases and pressed higher rates Seven schedules were discussed with five completed and two lower rate cases pending He said the butter investigation was used to divert action and warned woolen schedules would not be investigated Chairman Marvin aims to lower duties
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Washington
Senate Tariff Investigating Committee
Dennie
Maryland
Dennis
Marvin
Chatraman Marvin
Impeachment of Judge English with House vote
The House voted 29 to 2 to impeach Federal Judge English of Illinois on five articles alleging high misdemeanor. The roll call featured confusion and a disrupted vote as Representative Rankin clashed with Mills, accusing him of insults before progress toward the trial in the Senate.
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Washington
House
Illinois
English
Senate
Garrett
Tennessee
Judiciary Committee
Longworth
Loteworth
Bowling
Alabama
Rankin
Mississippi
Mills
New York
Mr. Mills
Mr. Rankin
7Th Carolina
New Yorker
Judge English
Wilson
Ilinois
Thea Press
Thayer
Massachusetts
Thomas
Owlahome
Marshall to Seek New Trial After Murder Charge
Philadelphia April 1. Abraham Wernick, counsel for David Marshall, disclosed plans to file a motion for a new trial after he was charged with second degree murder for the stabbing death of Anna May Dietrich. The case centers on the alleged killing and Mart herr officials report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Abraham Wernick
David Marshall
Anna May Dietrich
Sanomen
Weall House Electric reorganizes sales force
New York on April 1 reported Weall House Electric and Manufacture Co reorganized its sales element. The move affects all department sales managers in an effort to form a more organized structure to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding electrical apparatus industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weallhouse Electric and Manufacture Co
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Westinghouse Sales
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