Oil magnate Doheny testifies as Senate probes oil leases
Edward L Doheny testifies before the Senate investigating committee that oil figures Gregory and McAdoo were retained as counsel on lease cases. He said his company paid about $90 000 in fees and that McAdoo and others continued to work after leaving office.
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Febi
Willam G. McAdoo
Thomas W. Gsigegors
Coolidge
Edward L Doheny
Californa
Magnate
Senate
Vic Ohed
Ado
Treasue
Hin Shield
Fils Company
Gregory
Doheny
Will Bono
FEO Hesift Sestunors
Ab Duet
Wilson
Piankhink Tane
Interior
Lindley Vwogarrison
Water Lane
Bewstini
Zan American Petroleum and Ions
McAdoo Denies Involvement in Doheny Leases
The statement asserts McAdoo was not employed or consulted on any Doheny related leases. He contends his ties to Doheny interests were non-existent and asserts his actions in Washington were without involvement or benefit to those parties.
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Dohens
Hbo New Sark
Tax Abatement Controversy Surfaces In City Housing Case
A special Common Council committee heard Mortis L.D. Schwartz owner of an apartment at 2450 Main Street admit taxes and interest totaling 3490 on the 1920 21 list were abated without his attendance at a hearing. City Attorney will draft resolutions for Monday’s council meeting as disclosures lead to new inquiries into prior administration and tax abatement practices.
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Common Council
Mortis LD Schwartz
Main Street
Ll. del Laney
Watches Recovered After Police Say Melia Confessed Theft
Harold Melia, 30, homeless and staying at police headquarters, admitted burglarizing the Tiffany Inn company store at 1374 Main Street yesterday morning. Recovered watches and police say he pawned others at a Water Street shop.
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Harold Melia
Ovloch
Meira
Water Street
Pawit
Tina Rite
H B Treloar War Veteran Dies in Naval Hospital
H B Treloar a World War II veteran and prominent city veterans group member died yesterday afternoon at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital from a service related illness. He served in the US Navy and was past commander of the John Johanville Post Disabled American Veterans and a member of several other posts. He is survived by his mother wife and two young daughters. Funeral services will be held Sunday evening from his home with burial at a local cemetery conducted by military and civic organizations.
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Miareld
Noble Avenue
Laiteg States Naval Hospital
Brooklyn
Trevar
US Navy
John Johanville
Disabled American Beerans An Bunairy
Raymond Woilat
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Iairy W Congdon Post Amero Legion
Thas City
Tieloar
Derby
Ste Joan
Bayville
Orp cSties
Joral Sacuel
Ryunce
Cuinmirthi
Wilson Battles Grim Reaper as Doheny Counselled
News reports indicate President Wilson fights for life as Supreme Crisis looms with M'Ad oo serving as Doheny’s counsel. Doctors express cautious optimism while the nation awaits a vital decision.
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Wilson
M’adoo
Doheny
President Wilson Narrowing Battle With Grave Illness
Washington reports show former President Wilson battling a digestive disturbance that worsened since Monday. By Feb 1 at 3am his condition remained grave as doctors and watchers faced a tense fight to sustain his life with little sign of improvement.
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Washington
Wilson
Rome
Insurgents to Vote Against Mellon Tax Plan
Washington reports Republicans on the House Ways and Means committee unlikely to back Secretary Mellon’s proposed tax rates. Insurgent leader Frear says a compromise was virtually agreed by some members, while others insist on Mellon rates. Committee members discuss revenue estimates and political lines as the bill nears another House consideration.
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House
Ways and Means
Deidan
Mellon
Wisonsin
Green
Wellen
Cainer
Wi Picar
Greens
Funeral for Samuel M Hawley Draws Hundreds in Bridgeport
Hundreds attend the funeral of Samuel M. Hawley, longtime leader and president of the Brit’s port saving society, held at his home on Livonia Avenue and later at Mounting Grove cemetery. City officials and business leaders joined the cortege, with a large turnout marking one of Bridgeport’s major funeral processions.
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Samuel Mo' Flaw
Bani
Mondis
Livohiawn Avenue
Hanley Wey
Scigias
Ins
Bridgeport
Dneck Trattic Nein
Hawley
Brookliwn
Noretain
Tonebles
Willa
Ieguivnil
Fierbert Yy Caaidaud
Waterbury
Durie
Tlindey
Honstry
Pillbeberg
Sivan
Biak
Firemen remove ammunition in Ansonia Armory
A fire at an Ansonia Armory caused heavy smoke and water damage. Firemen cleared the basement and balcony, removing ammunition stores and damaging walls and the dry hall. Authorities reported most of the basement destroyed and investigation began.
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Ansonia Teli
Specita
Polesiam
North Sun Street
Hove Todiy
Shing
Bunda
Webster
Walter
Yale in the Orient. A fragmentary 19th century note
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Yale in the Orient and references a slave, a vow, and a future, with scattered phrases about a province and pioneers. The text is incomplete and unclear, offering few concrete details or dates.
General Urges Full Strength of National Guard Policy
Boston leaders at the Stratfield banquet pressed business figures to back a strengthened National Guard and federal preparedness. They argued expanded reserve and militia forces, warning against long-term unpreparedness and noting past funding gaps.
Sterling Jump As Britain Recognizes Russia
New York reports a four cent rise in the pound on Britain's move to recognize the Soviet government. Dealers note London and Berlin buyers dominate orders, with purchases from 9 to 100000 dollars amid expected europeg tepid rates and short covering by speculators.
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Taos
Midhonald
Great Brilin
Fusela
Billy Wee
Forlgn Exchange
London
Fire Lieutenant Seriously Ill After Stroke In City
Fire Lieutenant David f Hegarty of Chemical Company 1 is reported seriously ill at his home after a stroke while on leave. Attending physicians note his condition and it is unclear when he may report for duty again.
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David F Hegarty
Chemical Company Number 1
Wood Jaxenne
Wis
Koop Jaels
Ominey
Tn Oll Sia
Ste Hn
Kossuth Secets
Wilson Home Beset by Sorrow as End Near
Washington Fell. Up and down Union Street crowds gathered near Woodrow Wilson’s home as officials said the former president lay near death. Navy Admiral Gibson and doctors provided updates that he slept and felt no pain, with the end hours away.
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Union Street
Woodlown Wilson
Watson Brivel
Graveson
Grasa
Wilson
Waters Referred Paling and Aelia Confession Highlight Patchy Local News
Fragmented report notes theft confession by Aelia and a local hospital update on a lieutenant Gegarty condition. Mentions a Brooklyn hospital death, Stamford cases, and Newark residents amid a broader state summary of incidents and investigations.
Four Indictments Still Held Against Anderson
Four indictments remain against William Anderson, superintendent of the New York prison, charged with larceny and related offenses. The cases, pending in a quinine court, were not dismissed even if Anderson remains in custody, with officials stating further action would proceed.
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Willian T Ander
Thy
Sus Bawloon Teague
New
Yor
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