WERT SYSTEM PLEA IMMATERIAL ASSERTED IN HEARING VIEW
Senator Moses said the suggestion of a W. Dane visit to influence Connor’s postmaster appointment is immaterial and he will likely schedule a hearing next week. Opponents request oral testimony, affidavits and documentary evidence to challenge Connor’s record, with Holden promising to present books and witnesses from multiple states.
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W. Dane
Bringgeport
George H. Moses
Arthur F. Wonner
Connor
Conshot
Audeney Benedict M. Holden
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Holden
Senate
M. Moody Downer
Moses
Washington
Democrat Headed to Senate Committee Posts Amid Deadlock
The article describes a Senate session with a Democratic leader and a split 74 to vote count. It notes Cummins lacking Republican endorsement for president pro tem, insurgents backing reelection, and possible opposition from the Republican organization. It mentions anticipated debate over the Transportation Act and potential repeal efforts targeting the act’s vote-making section. Chairman Smith’s stance ties to endorsement from La Follette, while questions arise about Cummins remaining on the Interstate Commerce Committee amid insurgent pressure and party precedents.
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Senate
Cummins
Republican Party Conference
Iowa
Intercatate Commerce Committee
Smith
la Vollette Sruta
Lisi
Lisso
Cummuine
Mains
Interstate Commerce Committee
Bank Robbery Leads to Police Conference in Town
Police in conference as bandits robbed a bank in the business district. Two offenders entered Lincoln Bank, held up tellers, and escaped with an estimated 35,000 dollars. Local authorities, led by Mayor J Williams, launched a manhunt and warned residents to stay alert.
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Ree Potenta.e
Guth
J. Williams
Oon
Funditn
Lincuin
Ship Board Submits Plan to Restructure Government Fleet
Washington Jan 8 The Shipping Board after three days of talks approved a plan sent to President Coolidge to study a resolution that would separate the Shipping Board from the Emergency Fleet Corporation and grant the EC authority to operate the government fleet The plan would still leave the board with full supervision over ship sales allocations and trade routes and the power to remove the Fleet Corporation head at its discretion The details are not public while the President studies the proposal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shipping Board
Coolidge
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Vleet Corporation
Butler Hitting His Stride In Clean-Up Drive
Brigadier General Butler launches a rapid Philadelphia cleanup within 48 hours raiding precinct stations. He uses marine tactics and surprises district lieutenants causing officers to react hastily. He finds lieutenants in bed and patrolmen at cards or a radio concert as Christmas trees glow in stations.
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Butler
Philadelphia
Trade Associations May Gain Production Data Under Pressure
Attorney General Daugherty views production and distribution statistics gathered by trade associations as potentially lawful if made public on fair terms. DoJ notes private circulation among members may violate anti trust laws. He urges data be gathered and shared by the Commerce Department with safeguards against member circulation. He cites past Supreme Court decisions and warns against unrestricted association sharing.
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Suington
Janu
Lie
Commerce Department
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Hoover
Sa U
Than
Supreme Court
Jury Calles Board and Dr Christian
A fragmented report details a jury inquiry into the Eclectic medical board scandal. It notes Louis College and Dr Christian receiving honorary regrets, correspondence about Missouri raids, and letters mentioning exams and seals. Grand jury proceedings in Bridgeport and directives to health officers are outlined with potential prosecutions.
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Dr. Whit
New Ganaan
St. Louis
Frank Healy
Eclectica Heans
Eclectic Board
Charles A. Templeton
Osborn
Stanley Hy
Osboren
Uth
State Health Department
Riploma
Edward J. 1Licher
Public Demands Regional Merger Prompted by Rail Service Cuts
A public figure advocates a regional merger to secure adequate railroad service while arguing no legal change is needed to cut costs. He questions motives behind private operation and suggests government operation as a necessity if private aims fail.
National Transportation Conference Urged by Chamber
Washington delegates from transportation, labor, and agricultural groups met today to push a national transportation policy under the Chamber of Commerce. Discussions covered government roles, transportation reform, and freight-rate schedules with a committee urging continued support for the plan until its usefulness is shown. Opposition came from railroad labor and medical groups amid a Hartford letter suggesting Dr Spero G Vryonis declined a membership on the Electric Medical Examining Board.
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Washington
Dan
Miduattead
Cou
Chamber of Commerts
United Sttes
Conneticut Melecott Atedical Society
Hartford
Spero G. Viyonis
Bridgeport
Viyonis
Pry
Vryonia
Thieves Loot Home on Warren Street in Ransack Case
Thieves ransacked the John L. Lynch residence at 452 Warren Street yesterday afternoon and escaped with a gold watch a wedding ring a gold chain a pearl-handle knife and a string of beads. A second loss involved a car reported stolen from Main Street parked near 429 Fairview Avenue with owner Hyman Wrichman unsure of license or engine numbers.
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John L. Lynch
Warren Street
Hyman Wrichman
Fair
View Avenue
Main Street
Watson Backs Coolidge in Indiana Campaign
President Coolidge resumes campaign efforts for Indiana Minnesota and Nebraska delegates after a two hour executive mansion conference with Senator James Watson of Indiana and state leaders. The plan directs Agriculture Secretary to reassure farmers on tax cuts lower transport costs and tort reform while Indiana politics take an unusual turn with Watson as Coolidge backer and New’s future role unclear.
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Washington
Coolidge
Indiana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Executive Mansion
Janes E. Watson
Cooldge
James Watson
Harry S. New
Harding
Mr. New
William M. Cutler
Washington Day Highlights eheres Muscle Shoals and Politics
Southern power groups shifted a new offer for Muscle Shoal separation of the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corpora tion won approval by the board. Attorney General Daugherty announced ample evidence to support charges of Communist propaganda in America. Interior department appropriation bill, first of the big supply measures, completed by committees and sent to the House. Republican leaders of the Moore believed timely action on the bonus bill essential. Philippine independence mission plotted to Congress for independence, attacking Governor General Wood. The House devoted the entire session to eulogies for the late Rep Claude Hitchin. John V. O'Ryan called into Senate Veterans' committee conference on its Veterans' Bureau investigation. Senator Mayfield denied charges from his Texas race. Long Senate Interstate Commerce committee chairmanship swap with a South Carolina Democrat. Senate public bonds panel sent Senator Walsh to Palm Beach to examine Edward B. McLean in naval oil reserve leases probe. Daugherty, in opinion, defined limits on how trade associations may gather and transmit statistics.
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Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Daugherty
America
Interior Department
Bia
House
Moore
Philippine Independence Mission
Congress
Cheneral Wood
Theouse
Claude Hitchin
North Cacuting
John V. O'Ryan
Apecial
Senate Veterans’ Committee
Veterans’ Bureau
Mayfield
Demiocra
Texas
Fire at Driving Park Kills Six Horses
Six horses perished in a fire at the Madson Rivers Driving Park owned by the Jacob Ruppert estate in Polumbeepsie. The blaze destroyed the park’s cables and caused an estimated loss of up to $20,000. Names tied to the horses include va Guy and a colt by Justice Brooke.
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Polumbeepsie
Noy
Va Guy
Guy Axwothy
Justice Brooke
Madson Rives
Jacob Ruppert
Local Lodges and Clubs Gather at Ridgeport Meeting Spots
A jumble of meeting places lists Ridgeport lodges clubs and associations including White Hugle Washington avenue Groetherlooid of Amerua Broad street and 119 Broad street. Mentions Pattern Makers Lincoln Krele Ladies of the Grand Arms and other groups with addresses on Main State and Cannon streets. An advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promotes health with Astorogue signature.
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Trudgeport Iidge
State Street
Ridgeport
Rafie Club
State Or
Nlgly
Bridgeport
Aither Club
Node Avenue
Uneas Couneit
Bo Jaasi
Washington Avenue
Groetherlooid
Amerua
Broad Street
Otherload of
America
Curt Loma
Temple Tulge
Aluénterberg
Flebekah
Cannan Street
Morning Stay Lodge
TISS
Violet Amp
Royal Seashbors
Broad
Main Street
Howe Jr
Etroad Street
Lincoln Krele
Ladies of the Grand Arms
Blenda Ledge
W. W. Mannon
Farren Lodge
Wade Stratloch
Cannon Street
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Uewo
Elalh
Stanley Oxyborn
William Stone
Malford
John Andrews
Worthington
Ly. A. Powe
New London
Lout Sutypa
Bridgepun Py Tatin
Taeven
Watson
Driving Park
Smith-Murray Colain
HW Tech
Fies
Empire Speers
Mies Pater
Nuires
Infaie
Tiera
Nien
Smithe Murray
Turkey
Border
Lic
Wormer
Joseph Glass & Bro
Pequonnock
ST. Barnum
Gude
ML J. Breitenbach Co
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