Hoover predicts solid world recovery for 1926
In a Washington release Secretary Hoover says the world economy stands on firmer foundations than since the war. He cites agricultural gains, rising living standards, and improving international trade, with Germany’s reparations settlement aiding Europe. He notes no current inflation and a hopeful outlook despite Russia and China.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Germany
Russia
China
Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity Elects Grand Superior
Philadelphia December 31 William Newcorn of Piginfield N J elected honorary grand superior at the annual convention Edward Davis of Philadelphia re elected grand superior The convention will be held at Allankba in 1828
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Philadelphia
William Newcorn
Piginfield
N. J
Phi-Epsilon-Pi
Edward Davis
Allank Ba
No Extension of Time for Auto License Plates
Charleston West Virginia road officials announce no extra time to secure 1924 automobile license plates. Vehicle owners lingering past tomorrow face arrest under state road laws. Enforcement decisions rest with justices of the peace and local peace officers. leniency not recommended.
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Charleston
W. Va
Tee
C. E. Hiner
West Virginia Road Commission
Automobile Bureau
Hiner
Read Commission
Winer
Herkons
Justices of the Peace
Detectives Fired Upon in Chicago Train Hold-Up Probe
In Chicago on December 31 detectives seeking the slayer of Russell Dickey, a Viking Express messenger, were fired upon after visiting the Arcadia home to question tenants Anthony 19 and Claus Noelet. Anthony and his mother allegedly resisted. Anthony was arrested as Mrs Arcadia fired five shots, wounding one officer and forcing retreat. A coroner’s inquest into Dickey’s death was postponed to January 16. Railroad officials said the robber had not obtained loot.
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Chicago
Russell Dickey
Viking
Northwestern
Mraz Veronica
Arcadia
Heron
Anthony
Claus Noelet
B Force
Dickey
Five Iowa Banks Closed Their Doors Wednesday
Des Moines reports indicate five Iowa banks suspended operations Wednesday amid concerns over subrogation rights of surety companies and public funds withdrawals. The Commercial Savings and The Mechanic Savings Banks were turned to the state banking department to protect depositors, with other failures including the First National Bank of Denison and banks in Dow City and Vail.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wblie
State Banking Department
Mechanic Savings
First National Bank of
Denison
Town
Dow City
Vail
Two men killed as auto skids on ice near Cumberland
Cumberland Md Dec 31 Roy Appis twenty and H L Connors twenty eight of Cumberland were instantly killed when their automobile skidded on ice on Braddock road one mile west of Cumberland. The car overturned and they were trapped beneath it. H J Minghini in the rear seat was thrown clear and unharmed.
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Cumberland
Roy
Appis
Ll. . Connors
Braddock Road
H. J. Minghini
Postal Pay Bill Set for One Year Stay
Washington report: joint post office sub committee agrees to enact the administration bill raising postal rates and salaries for one year only pending further hearings. Amendments recast rate increases, aim to eliminate second class differentials and reduce zone counts. Salaries and rates to take effect within sixty days of enactment. hearings to be reopened for permanent legislation at the next session.
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Washington
Joint
Congressional Post Office
Moses
Senate
House
Extension automatic train stops granted
Eight railroad systems and subsidiaries given extensions by the Interstate Commerce Commission to install automatic train stop devices by July 1, 1926, instead of January 1. The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg exempted entirely. Delaware & Hudson denied exemption. Chesapeake and Ohio allowed to change tentative installation location. Railroads extended include Norfolk and Western, Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville, New Haven, New York Central Lines, Burlington, Union Pacific, Southern, and Chicago and Northwestern.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lr Lnes
Commission
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
Int
Delaware & Hudson
Chesapeake & Ohbio
Norfolk & Western
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville
New Haven
New York Central Lines
Burlington
Union Pueble
Southern
Chicago & Northwestern
German government to receive identical note on Cologne bridge evacuation
Paris December 31 report that an identic note drafted by the council of ambassadors will be delivered to the German government. It states the allies will maintain control of the bridgehead and suspends publication of details. Evacuation date and conditions remain undefined.
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Paris
Cologne
Allias
Pathologist to be Called Into Probe of McClintock’s Death
Chicago authorities deepen a typhoid fever death inquiry into William N. McClintock, 21, an orphan who died December 4 after illness starting November 23. Dr. Ludwig Hektoen, editor of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, will consult with coroner’s experts. exhumed remains examined by Dr. Janes P. Blandy.
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McClintock
Chicago
Tl Seph
William N.mcclintock
Garry Olson
Dr. Hektoen
Janes P. Blaondy
North
Better Walk Today If You Lack 1925 Plates
Road commission warns no extension for 1925 license plates and motorists must display plates today or face fines. More than 150,000 plates are on hand as officials urge immediate compliance. Recommend not driving without plates until license is secured to avoid penalties.
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State Road Commission
Road Commission
Mubte
Alon
Bonus Certificates Mailed For World War Vets
About 600000 adjusted service certificates totaling 750 million dollars were mailed at midnight as the World War veterans bonus moves toward distribution. More than 260 sacks left the bureau for the railroad. thousands of payments under sixty dollars are held until March 1. Daily mailings are projected at about 20000 certificates, with two million applications received so far and twelve thousand arriving daily.
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Washington
Congress
Meer Arne
Hineg
War Department
Man Injures Hip While Partying in Maryland
Lumberland Maryland December 31 R J Jones of this city is in Western Maryland Hospital tonight with lacerations about the hip after attempting to kick a lamp shade at a New Year party, losing balance and breaking a liquor flask in his hip pocket. Hospital authorities say injuries are not serious and he gave the explanation to staff.
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Lumberland
R. '€. Jones
Maryland
Jones
Rumor Trotsky 15 Prisoner Untrue Debunked
Moscow dispatch reports Trotsky rests in a two room Moscow apartment and is not in the Kremlin or exiled. A health issue and a delayed trip to Sukhum are cited as reasons. Despite rumors, government officials say he remains active, with a Caucasus visit planned after finishing literary work.
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Moscow
Leon Trotky
Kremlin
Trotsky
Sukhum
Caucasus
Troteky
Ufe
Hae
Paris Debts Loom Large as Clementel Talks Shift View
France seeks leniency under the Dawes plan to settle war debts rather than repudiation. Myron Herrick reports inventories and a possible Dawes based settlement as Franco American talks ease tension but state department won t comment on Paris cables.
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Washington
Der
Ambassador Herrick
Paris
Merriot
M. Clementel
Herrick
State Department
M. Clemente
Ambarcador
Horrick
Brenot
United States
Cith
France
New York
Montague Collett Norman
Bank of England
Allan Jarrett Anderson
Treasury
State Departments
M. Clementes
Hervick
Great Britlay
Germany
Colu Kne
Coolidge's New Year Quiet In Washington Amid Rain and Sleet
The 1926 car arrival drew little public festivity as rain and sleet kept people indoors. Reservations at hotels and restaurants were exhausted weeks ahead, and the White House similarly marked the transition quietly as President Coolidge rested for the upcoming reception to govern officials and guests.
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Washington
Tee. &H
Aimomathe Corps
Coolidge greets 1000 scientists at annual meeting
President Coolidge greeted about 4,000 members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Allied Societies at the association’s annual meeting. He urged scientists to pursue truth and highlighted plans for a national Alaska park and a Washington botanical garden. Reports discussed sex determination in plants and humans, noting various views on biological factors and environmental influence.
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Washington
Dee
Coolidge
American Association For the Advancement, of Science and Allied Societies
South
Paimi
National Park
Alaska
Calvin Bridges
Cooloumbia University
W. W. Swingle
Bebalfier
Freight Car Loadings Reach Seasonal Peak for Week
Washington December 31 Freight car loadings for the week ending December 20 totaled 899770, a new seasonal high reported by the American Railway Association. The figure rises 22149 from the same week last year but falls 66985 from the prior week due to seasonal traffic declines. Larry Greb, boxing champion, announced plans to marry Louise Walton in Chicago, with a bout in Pittsburgh area noted for tomorrow not affecting his title.
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Washington
American Railway Association
Trafic
Warky Grek
Pillsburg
Larry Greb
Chicago
Louise Walton
Miss Walton
Greh
Angie Ratner
New York
Greb
Hospital Contract Award in Best Interest of Government
The defense witnesses claim the Northampton Massachusetts hospital contract to Pontiac Construction of Detroit was in the government’s best interest. Prosecutors say the award was a central act in a conspiracy to defraud, noting public pressure for speed in hospital expansion in July 1922 and the planning committee deliberations.
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Chicago
R. C. Itautaong
United States Veterans Bureau
Forbes-Thompson
Northampton
Mass
Pontiac Construction Company
Detroit
Chartes Forbes
The
Wateau
J. W. Thompson
Nortsong
Forbes
Gward
Ma Clurn
Ialghih
American views on Germany under Dawes Plan shape peace aims
A Washington symposium of prominent Americans led by Secretary Mellon and Senator Borah outlines the Dawes Plan as fostering a new unity and desire for peaceful cooperation in Germany and Europe. It notes improved German confidence, cautions on full pay settlements, and calls for a broad economic conference to settle Europe’s recovery.
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Washington
Germany
Melton
Dorah
Foreign Relations Committee
Mil
Tor
Amercat
Mellon
Europe
Borah
Rea Gol
Willis H. Booth
International Chamber of Commerce
Fred J. Kent
Bankers’ Trust Company
New York
Nicholas Murray Burter
A.C. Bedford
Standard Qi] Company of
New Jersey
Sanjator Royal S. Copeland
Ralph Pulitzer
New York World
Mernard M. Baruch
Alan G. Goldworth
Commerce Department
General Prosperity of Cotton Trade Forecast
Edward E. Bartlett Jr president of the New York Cotton Exchange forecast general prosperity in the cotton trade for 1025. He stressed the importance of a good southern crop next year to maintain supply for the world market and to offset the poor 1924 results.
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New York
Edward E. Bartlett, Jr
Ne York Cotton Exchange
Ameniea
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Veronica Arcadia
Joint Congressional Sub-Committee
Western University
William D. Shepherd
Veterans Bureau
Herrigk
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