Ferguson appoints highway chiefs as federal probe begins
Governor Ferguson names Hal Moseley as highway commission chair and John Gage to replace Burkett amid a federal inquiry into Texas highway funds. The investigation launched after a state AG suit against American Road Co. officials, with Moody, Wilson, OLeary, and Losh leading the review. Speaker Satterwhite asks legislators to pay their own expenses for a possible special session as Burkett accuses Moody and Satterwhite of pursuing governors’ aims.
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Austin
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
State Highway Commission
Satterwhite
Hal Moseley
Dallas
National Asphalt Company
Highway Commission
Frank V. Lanham
John Gage
Stephenville
Joe Burkett
Lanham
Burkett
American Road Company
Dan Moody
P. St. J. Wilson
United States Bureau of Public Roads
W. J. O'Leary
Bureau
A. R. Losh
Fort Worth
Federal Aid Division
Highway Department
Wilson
W m
Sheppard
Earle B. Mayfield
Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Satter
Rntielam
San Angelo
Texas Road Maintenance Association
Fire in Council Bluffs Destroys Nine Buildings
A blast from a defective boiler sparked a blaze in Council Bluffs Iowa destroying nine business buildings and the Grand Hotel. Property damage exceeded one million dollars with two men seriously injured, night watchman J McManigal burned and firefighter Walter J Tierney hurt when a wall collapsed. Poor water pressure and a southwest wind hampered efforts as eighty hotel guests fled.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
J. McManigal
Walter J. Tierney
State Restes Case in Trial John A Bell
Pittsburg December 3. The state rested its case in the trial of John A Bell former president of the Carnegie Trust Company charged with embezzling over 1 million dollars. John A Walker secretary treasurer who turned state's evidence testified Bell used 179900.05 of the state funds for over a year.
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Pittsburg
John A. Bell
Carnegie Trust Company
Jonh A. Walker
Bell
Four Masked Men Rob Baldwin Bank in Wisconsin
Four masked men held up the First National Bank of Baldwin Wisconsin late today. They took between 4000 and 5000 dollars and escaped in an automobile after forcing a bank employee and three patrons to face the wall while they rifled the counter and vault.
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Baldwin
Wis
First National Bank of
Flour price rises as wheat climbs to new season high
New York reports an advance of twenty five cents a barrel in flour with wheat standard and patent up today to nine dollars and twenty five cents a barrel, a new high for the season. Flour now stands eighty five dollars and twenty five cents since October first, higher than last year at this time.
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New York
Dawes Attends Cabinet Dinner in Washington
Vice President Dawes arrived in Washington from Chicago to push for a reform of Senate rules to curb filibusters. He did not speak about plans, but met with lawmakers including Senator Underwood and former president pro tempore Cummings during the capital visit and at the White House dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Coolidge.
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Washington
Dawes
Chicago
Senate
Capital
Treasury
Mr. Dawes
Coolidge
White House
Underwood
Alabama
Cummings
Iowa
Moses
New Hampshire
Hotel Colonial at Williamson Raided by Prohibition Officers
Federal and state officers raided the Hotel Colonial in Williamson. Proprietors E. M. Bayer and Frank Bayer faced charges for selling whiskey. In the hotel, Joe Smith Harrison Dingess Floyd Evans Ken Kirk and Paul Pleats were arrested for possession. Bonds set at 2000 for the Bayers and 1000 for those charged with possession. Hearing conducted by Frank Meeks with assistance from state and federal officers.
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Colonial
Williamson
Prohibition
E. M. Bayer
Frank Bayer
Joe Smith
Harrison Dingess
Floyd Evans
Ken Kirk
Paul Pleats
Bener Frank Meeks
Bayers
Bluefield
Leonard Lambert
Eli Wetkins
J. R. Brockus
Letter and flag presented to New Jersey museum
The letter and American flag dropped from the Shenandoah were given to the state museum by Governor Silzer. Found near Mount Holly on November 21 by Russell Street and Frank Berry, they follow the airship’s destruction over Ohio in September. The Crain letter urged support for a $5,000 veterans drive.
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Trenton
N. J
Mount Holly
Shenandoah
Ohio
State Museum
Silver
Russell Street
Frank Berry
Silzer
James A. Crain
American Legion
Orion Narrowly Escapes Disaster In Norf Storm
The naval collier Orion, sailing from Norfolk for Melville with 11,500 tons of coal, rode a hurricane off the Virginia Capes and saw its amidships frames buckle and leak. The captain returned to port, doubtless to reach safety, after battling monstrous seas near Cape Henry.
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Orion
Norfolk
Virginia Capes
Melville
R. 1
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
Cape Henry
Court Martial Proceedings Prompt Warning Amid Shenandoah Testimony
In Washington the court martial of Colonel William Mitchell heard continued bickering as opposing counsel clashed over procedures. Major General Robert Howe admonished both sides after a three minute recess, with Commander Rosendahl testifying that Zachary Lansdowne did not oppose taking the Shenandoah on its fatal flight. Mayer backed the valve testimony, while defense efforts to link gas valve failure to the wreck yielded no concessions. Reid planned to finish cross examination next day.
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Washington
Oppost
William Mitchell
Robert Howe
Howe
Army
Charles N Rosendahl
Shenandoah
Frank R. Reid
Hlinole
Allen Gullion
Red
Howse
Increase in loading of bituminous coal
Washington reports a weekly total of 221 444 cars loaded with bituminous coal during the week of November 21, up 26 600 from the prior year and 36 906 higher than 1923. Eight week production from October 3 to November 21 reached 46 994 000 tons, the highest in five years, 14 percent above 1924. Anthracite loadings from stocks and washeries totaled 49 483 cars in the eight weeks, with 3 684 loaded the week ending November 21.
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Washington
American Railway Association
Bankers Trust plans Morgantown branch network in West Virginia
At a Morgantown meeting the Bankers Trust Company outlines a new state wide bank to handle long term real estate mortgages. The main office will be Morgantown with branches to open in Fairmont Clarksburg Parkersburg Charleston Beckley Princeton Williamson Huntington Wheeling Wellsburg Weirton New Cumberland Martinsburg and Moundsville. Baltimore Trust Company will provide the major portion of operating capital with over fifty bankers attending. The venture aims to start operations in mid January.
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Morgantown
Bankers Trust Company
John M. Gregg
Bank of Morgantown
Baltimore Trust Company
Murray Donaho
Baltimore Concern
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Charleston
Beckley
Princeton
Williamson
Huntington
Wheeling
Wellsburg
Weirton
New Cumberland
Martinsburg
Moundsville
Virginian railroad recalled in ICC hearing on competition
C H Hix president of the Virginian testified at an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into the rail line once seeking to rival the Norfolk and Western. Adsit, Virginian general traffic manager, presented rate petitions showing competition across many commodities and regions. Wagner, Norfolk Port commission attorney, noted the petitions' statements as true and that Virginian competed with the Norfolk system, with the key issue the share of competitive business.
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Washington
Virginian
Norfolk and Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. H. Hix
Madsit
Commerce Commission
Adsit
H. J. Wagner
Norfolk Port Commission
Emall
Unification of Air Activities Promised in Congress Fight
Washington observers see a major battle over national defense shaping around unifying air activities. Senator Robinson and Representative Curry push for integrated aviation oversight as the president’s air board report prompts debate among Secretary Davis and Secretary Wilbur about naval and military aviation development.
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National Defense Organization
Congress
Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Uni
Curry
California
President's Air Board
Davis
Wilbur
Hhe
Banking Department Blamed In Mortgage Collapse Trial
In Wheeling West Virginia the defense for A E Bowdler and Gordon Ulyagt former officers of the Real Estate Guaranty Mortgage Company argued that hasty action by West Virginia banking department officials, not the company's condition, caused stockholders losses. State officials contended Bowdler drew an unapproved salary, capital was improperly increased, and dividends were paid from stock sale proceeds. The state rested its case before Judge J S Ritz.
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Wheeling
W. Va
A. E. Bowdler
Gordon Ulyagt
Real Estate Guaranty Mortgage Company
Ohio County Intermediate Court
West Virginia State Banking Department
Howard Matthews
Healtetate Guaranty Mortgage Company
Banking Commissioner’s Office
RK. L. Blessing
Charleston
Bowdler
State Banking Commission
Ohio County Court
Bowdler and Ulyatt
Revenue Bill Promises Large Taxpayer Savings
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee plans a revenue bill that would save federal taxpayers 326.7 million dollars in the calendar year starting January 1. Tax cuts total 194.6 million from income taxes with further reductions in inheritance taxes to follow, and eventual revisions may reduce receipts by about 20 million annually. Some excise and occupational tax cuts will not take full effect in the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
State Prohibited From Retailing Gasoline
Judge Holly of the South Dakota Supreme Court signed a permanent order today barring the state from retailing gasoline. The action followed a motion by White Eagle Oil Company which had obtained a temporary injunction to halt state gasoline sales.
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Pierre
Holly
South Dakota Supreme Court
South Dakota
White Eagle Oil Company
Buried city claims draw doubts from scientists
Louisiana Missouri December reports a St Louis man R D Burchard and associates seek funds to continue excavations said to uncover a buried pre historic city near Pike County. Archaeologists at Missouri universities express skepticism noting findings do not align with expectations and past projects have faded.
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Louisiana
Pike County
R. D. Burchard
St. Louis
Storms lash New Jersey coast amid raging Atlantic gale
A severe storm swept the New Jersey coast with high waves and gale force winds from Connecticut to New York. Coast guard patrols were increased along the Jersey shore at Asbury Park. Beach structures at Coney Island were demolished and boats drifted away. Seabright and Atlantic City trolley service was halted and coastguard stations were isolated. Several workers escaped injury when a building towed from its piles by the seas crashed into the water near Sandy Hook.
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New York
Forida
New Jersey
Coast Guard
Asbury Park
Connecticut
Coney Island
Sandy Hook
New York Bay
Belmar
N. J
Ocean Boulevard
Coastguard Station
Gmail
Seabright
Longport Loop
Atlantic City
Boardwalk
Jury Deadlock in Arthur Rich Felonious Assault Case
In Battle Creek Michigan the jury could not reach a verdict after seven hours and fifty minutes in the trial of Arthur Rich son of a local manufacturer charged with felonious assault on Louise King a former Battle Creek college student from Washington Pa The case arose from an automobile ride in May with Rich and another couple at a country club grounds where King said she was assaulted five blows fractured jaw and injuries defense contends King went willingly and injuries occurred while attempting to sober her up after a party The jury was discharged with no verdict and Rich faced imprisonment if convicted.
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Battle Creek, Mich
Arthur Rich
Battle Creek
Louise King
Battle Creek College
Washington, Pa
Michigan
Miss King
United States
Rich
Wises King
Country Club
Revival of Hope Settlement in Anthracite Strike Near
Governor Pinchot renews peace efforts as investors and operators discuss a plan rejected by John Lewis. Warriner warns substitutes threaten prosperity and favors arbitration. Corry and Scranton reports note talks and a Harrisburg meeting planned for next Tuesday to revive negotiations.
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Philadelphia
Pinchot
J. J. Curran
Wilkesbarre
J. B. Warriner
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
John B. Lew
United Mine Workers
Prichot
Western Counties
Harrisburg
Warriner
Pinechot
Lewis
W. W. Inglis
Scranton
Inglis
Philip Murray
Corry
New Anglo Irish Treaty Agreement Ends Irish Boundary Dispute
London reports a new agreement amending the Anglo Irish treaty after talks closing quickly. It revokes article 12, frees the Free State from part of British wart debts, shifts compensation costs for property damage to Dublin, and allows Ulster to retain the existing boundary with powers moved to the Ulster parliament.
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London
Eoin MacNeill
Free State
Irish Boundary Commission
Baldwin
Commons
House of Commons
Boundary Commission
Ireland
Council of Ireland
Ulster
Oyster Swallows Fish in Curious Shell Case
In Dover Delaware a state highway commission official’s wife opened an oyster to find a live two inch fish inside the shell with no oyster present. The incident suggests the fish swallowed the oyster and grew within the shell, the curled tail indicating the creature had been there some time.
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Dover
Del
Dee
Mre
L Paul Jones
State Highway Commission
Prohibition Reform Groups Press White House Policy Critique
Washington reports that a coalition of twenty reform groups sent a critique of enforcement to the White House, labeling the policy as a "joke" and a "national scandal" and urging firmer commitment to enforcing the eighteenth amendment. Secretary Mellon defended enforcement, calling the charges unfounded and stating efforts are underway to correct evils in the system. The debate reflects rising dry pressure ahead of the new Congress with wet leaders contemplating changes to the dry law and beer legalization measures.
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Washington
White House
Adpean
Melon
N. Howard
Rochester
Reformee
Mellon
Treasury
Reform Committee
House
Representative Hill
Maryland
Dyer
Missouri
Miller sues Pittsburg club for World Series ticket damages
H J Miller attorney files suit against Pittsburg Athletic Company owner of the local National League club seeking 300 dollars or damages after his check for World Series tickets for Pittsburg versus Washington was accepted and cleared but no tickets delivered.
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Pittsburg
H. J. Miller
Pittsburg Athletic Company
Washington
France approves inflation bill to 7.5 billion francs
Paris reports the chamber of deputies approved a government inflation bill raising currency by 7.5 billion francs with taxation up to 100 percent. Senate finance committee accepts the bill and is expected to adopt it, after Premier Briand warned of a non workable government if not.
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Briand
France
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Finance Committee
Senate
Chamber
Breakup on Rum Row Ties To $40,000 Bond for Dwyer
A New York raid shattered a large liquor ring accused of dominating Rum Row. Bill Dwyer, named head of the syndicate, faced a $40,000 bail on a charge of conspiring to bring 4038 cases of liquor into the United States aboard the steamship Augusta. The ring allegedly controlled eighteen steamers, bribed coast guard personnel, ran a covert secret service, and housed offices across Times Square, Lexington Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, Montauk Point, Hempstead, and Brooklyn theaters.
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Coast Guard
Hhk" Dwyer
Dwyer
Goddard
Steamski
Ring
Mast River National Bank
Times Square
Lexington Avenue
Grand Central Terminal
St. Alban's
Montauk Point
Hempstead
Long Island
Albee'’s
Brooklyn
New London
Conn
Stichman
Washington
Coast Guardsmen
Peru repeats commitment to arbitral Tacna Arica ruling
Washington reports Peru circularizes its embassies denying any move to reopen the Tacna Arica dispute. Peru says it will fully honor the arbitral award and will not modify the decision. Chile released excerpts of its own circular, not yet presented to the State Department.
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Washington
Peru
Tacna
Coolidge
General Pershing
Chile
League of Nations
State Department
Kings of Barnyard Pay the Price of Glory
At the international livestock exhibition the grand champion steer Mah Jongx owned by Iowa State College sold for 3 a pound totaling 4680 to Armour and Company for the Biltmore Hotel Newark New Jersey. The blue ribbon winners were to be converted into Christmas beef under the custom.
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Chicago
Mah Jongx
Iowa State College
Armour and Compeor
Biltmore
Newark
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Burke
Bank OF
Baldwin, Wis
Hotel Colonial
Collier
Hale
Des Mitchell
Rosendahl Testi
Fies
Zach
Ary Lansdowne
Norfolk and Western Mark
I. C. OC
Banking Department
J. S. Ritz
Intermediate Court
Burchard and Associates
Burchard
Quincy
Ill
St Louis
Columbia
J. 8. Williams
University of Missouri
H. M. Whelpley
College of Pharmacy
Whelpley
North Atlantic
NEW Day Fight
M. Berencer
Syndicate
Bill Dwyer
Barnyard
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