Washington Hearings Spotlight Daugherty Deals
Senate Investigating committee hears sensational tales tied to Attorney General Daugherty. Roxie Stinson, with bodyguards, alleges Jess W. Smith acted as go-between for Daugherty and film companies seeking to show Carpentier Dempsey fight films abroad circumventing law.
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Daugherty
Senate
Roxie Stinson
Jess W. Smith
Washington Court House
Ohio
Smith
Mies Stinson
Notion Picture Companies
Carpentier-Dempey
Tax Board Eyes Expanded Tax List Under Public Acts
State Tax Commissioner William H Blodgett says the Board of Relief may use powers from 1928 to add taxable property omitted by assessors and itself Radios jewelry and securities would be taxed at 10 percent of added value and collected by the Tax Collector within three months The board may issue supplemental lists and notices to property owners to appear before the board to contest the assessment
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Board of Relief
Reiter Board
Blodgett
Edward A Drew
George H. Wood
Board of Relief Agy
Axseasors and
Willa! H. Blodgett
Achard
Tite Hmit
Bettet
Apper
William A. Lewta
Accused Falls In Fit In Court Delays Case One Day
In a Superior court session, defendant Bobowick toppled from his chair in a fit before Judge Isaac Woelte. He recovered briefly but collapsed again, delaying proceedings until the next morning. Dr. J Koigouman attended and the case moved to continue in county building.
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Baduy
Wenn
Frank Bobowick
Myrtle
Orward
Non Pleas Court
J . Bowman
Stamford
Bobowick
Rion
Gobovlek
J. Koigouman
Isaac Woelte
Smith Sent Wires to John T. King in Daugherty Probe
Miss Ming Stinson testified before the Brookhart Senate committee that when Attorney General Daugherty took office Smith described how whiskey was moved from warehouses on permits. She said Smith telegraphed lawyer Thomas B. Felder and sent messages to McLean, Mr. King, and others, naming John v. King of Connecticut as a former GOP national committeeman. She noted Smith discussed likely important deals with King but gave no details.
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Washington
John T. King
Brookhart Senate Committee
Daugherty
Department of Justica
Miss Stinson
Smith
Ming Stinson
Thomas B. Felder
Bridgeport Assessors Admit Lacking Required Qualifications
In Bridgeport, assessors concede gaps in qualifications while testifying before State Commissioner Blodgett. The report also notes rapid decisions on appeals by the relief board, and local political shifts in the Eighth District. Other items mention a sermon by Dr. W. Ashby Jones, a car theft case.
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Blodgett
Relief Board
W. Ashby Jones
Charca
Superior
Severn
Kenyon Declines Naval Portfolio in Coolidge Era
Federal Judge William Kenyon declined President Coolidge’s offer of the Navy Secretaryship. The White House plans to name Chief Justice Curtis Wilbur of California to the post. Kenyon stated he lacked essential qualifications and training for the office. Chief Justice Wilbur would bring Navy experience from graduation at the Naval Academy in 1888.
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Washington
Coolidge
Navy
William &. Kenyon
Curtis D. Wilburt
California Supreme Court
Kenyon
Woburt
Naval Academy
Harry M. Daugharty
Sixth District Republicans Back a Coolidge Ticket
The Sixth District Republican ticket, led by Tracy B, favors Coolidge and anti-organization. Delegates include FDR King and Louis Mien, with Patrick O'Brien allied in the effort. Reorganization efforts by Dilan and other local figures shaped the late surge leading to a primary next Wednesday.
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Sifth
Nicholas Tesing
Coolidge
Tracy B
Fdr King
Louis Mien
Dilan
Fichaw
Feun
O'Brien
Thors
Lai
Trony
Dent
Christian Union Inmate Found Dead In Room
Witla Ennis, about, was found dead in his room at the Budgeport Christian Union. The Bureau of Investigation was notified. Dr Edward Mita ald me diet examiner wes also in feed. Police found two addresses for relatives but could not locate living kin. The death is under investigation with no clear cause at this time.
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Budgeport Christian Union
Migsson
Bureau of Investigation
Edward Mita
Lepore
Hey ¢ Haies Wesfinpanun
Nalysten
Gants
Hs Porbet
George J. Hoffan
Maple Street
Waterbury
Thuthas Ad. Mitchell
Proad
Mitford Michell
Ig 4
Saomfud
Yanttas
Postpone Selection of Special Oil Counsel
Washington March 1 consideration of termination of Kamrel Knights of San Francisco as special counsel to aid the government in securing title to certain parcels of land in California was postponed indefinitely today by the Senate. Opposition centers on passed tense corruption and prior work.
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Washington
Kambel Knighs
San Francisco
Senate
Holden Hearing Set On Postmaster Nomination At Bridges
Senate Post Office Committee fixed March 18 at 10 am for a hearing on charges against Arthur F. Connor aiming to block his confirmation as Bridges Holden postmaster. Benedict M. Holden and Connor were notified to attend. Hearing in Capitol building room off Senate chamber with limited seating and public access. An official stenographer will record testimony.
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Washington
Senate
Arthur F. Connor
Bridges
Holden
Benedict m. Holden
Hartford
Bee L
Connor
Senate Post Office
Capitol Building
Senate Chamber
Capitol
Spur
Bridgeport
Kanes
Hobbs
Downer
Dow
Government stops drilling of oil on Teapot Dome
Teapot Dome action halts Mammoth Oil drilling and reduces existing wells to a minimum. Feder al Judge T Blake Kennedy grants a temporary injunction at the government’s request and appoints receivers to manage the properties. The move aims to place operations on the reserve under final settlement of the government’s quit for annulment of the lease to Harry F. Sinclair and the Mammoth Oil Company. An earlier government bill accuses false representations and fraud in the lease transfer from the Navy to the Interior Department.
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Wyo
Associated Press
Mammoth Oil Company
Teapot Dome
T Blake Kennedy
United States
Nemégy
Joseph Strauss
A. E. Watta
Simlair Consolidated of! Corporation
Wella
Harry F. Sinclair
Mamqwuth Oil Company
Wich
Navy
Interior Department
Sinclair Miterete
Delaney to Battle Berlenbach Tonight at Madison Square Garden
Jack Delaney faces Paul Berlenbach in a highly anticipated middleweight clash at Madison Square Garden. Berlenbach vows a powerful left hand, while Delaney aims to prove himself against America’s top contender. The bout looms as a test of stature, with both fighters seeking momentum in the world title picture.
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Jack Delaney
Paul Berlenbach
Madison Square Garden
Crowded House
Mn Delaney
Jack
Madison Square Warden
Paul Bertenbach
Astoria
Carl
Senate Rejects Farm Aid Despite President Backing
The Senate rejected a proposed 60 million dollar farm aid bill despite President Coolidge's endorsement. The 33 to 32 vote blocked financing for wheat belt farmers, with Republicans and several dissenters arguing it would siphon Treasury funds to specific interests and aid restricted groups. The debate highlighted tensions over agricultural support and fiscal restraint.
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Senate
Coolidge
Uraudegee
McLean
Necticut
Republica Mensbery
Gas
Virginia
United States Treasury
Internal Revenue Men Called Before Senate
March 18 news dispatch reports that the Internal Revenue bureau's top officials including Commissioner Blair and section chiefs are summoned to appear before the Senate inquiry. Executives will testify first with public hearings to follow, inviting individuals and firms to present complaints.
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Senate
Wadhingfeson
Ommclus
Internal Revenue Bureau
Blair
Jim
Senate Ratifies Liquor Craft Seizure Treaty
The Senate ratified a treaty with Great Britain authorizing search and seizure of liquor craft beyond the three mile limit after a two hour executive session. The unofficial vote was reported as close, with Britain yet to ratify the agreement, but action is expected soon.
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Wasitington
Great Britain
Hmit
Senate
Sherlock Half a Century Late Mystery
In 9782 and mun was found slain in Dudgeport under shocking conditions. An old scrap Hooklov pursued a purge after fifty years. He relied on newspapers for documents and learned much about many things but not the death mystery. His researches will be a Bridgeport Sunday Post feature.
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Dudgeport
Republican caucus weighs Gerster and Coolidge support
In a Lighth District Republican meeting, Mrs. Gerster’s name was debated for the ticket amid fears of a double purpose by rival factions. Delegates Roberta and B. R. Canfield were named with pledges to Calvin Coolidge, while the district caucus discussed party alignment and responses from Mrs. Lynch and others.
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Wobs
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Cussion
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E Lod
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Klein
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