Woman Congressman May Make Spouse Aide In House
Washington August 1 Politicians in the capital discuss Mia Langley wife of John W Langley the former Kentucky congressman about making her husband private secretary and confidant if she wins a seat in the House This unprecedented arrangement would mirror past cases where widows or sons filled seats but not a husband as an aide Langley previously faced conviction on Prohibition charges and his wife campaigned for vindication in the Tenth district Other women who served in Congress include Rankin Robertson Heck Nolan Norton Kahn Rogers and others with Rankin the first to vote against entering war against Germany The piece compares Langley to Texas Governor Ferguson and husband Jim Ferguson noting political dynamics and court outcomes
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Washington
D.C
Mia
John W. Langley
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Langley
Atlanta
Mra Langley
Milas Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Andia
United
United States
Mias Rankin
Speaker
Germany
Miss Rankin
Rebecca Latimer
Ulton
Georgia
Senate
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Winifred Mason Heck
Flimula
John I. Nolan
California
Mary T Norton
New Jersey
Julius Kahn
John Jacob Rogers
Massachusetta
Mra Kahn
Mra
Norton
Mra. Kahn
Rogers
Nolan
Mra Huck
Ferguson
Langivys
Ma" Ferguson
Jim Vergson
Texas
Jim Ferguson
Jim
Ferguson Neo
Ferguson i
Dan Moly
Cooldee
Lange
Ion
Linares
Langley family moves toward Congress amid resignation and pardon talks
Following a Supreme Court review rejection, Langley resigns from the House and prepares for a two year term in Atlanta. His wife enters congressional primaries, with aides saying she may become district representative while Langley seeks a pardon and a return home.
Second Half 1926 Grand List Taxes Due Today
The second half of taxes on the 1926 grand list is due today. The Tax Collect office in Toward handles payments and notices. Preparations begin for the 1927 grand list, with property owners required to declare taxable holdings or face penalties. Assessors will work in the Common Council chamber daily this month and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Office of Tax Collect
Board of Relief
Wiliam Tf. Connell
Common Council
New London Fines Liquor Violators In Police Court
Nine defendants, including seven women, were fined a total of 1.20 in New London police court after state police recalled wholesale liquor violations. Most fines ranged from 100 to 150 dollars, bringing the overall tally to 2,600 as 36 cases were heard. Half of the fines go to the state police department, while two demurrers were overruled.
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London
Iuins
Consiellous
F.nex
State Police Department
Judse
Victor Vrinve
Model Yacht Club Exhibition At Military Thursday
A meeting of the Model Yacht Club is set for Thursday evening at the armory. Discussion will cover boat models and exhibitions with key figures Geegze TT Phathinson and Victor Mis participating.
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Anth Ramet Miliary
Geegze
Phathinson
Victor Mis
Met
Missouri Democrats Back Reed in 1928 Presidential Run
A Missouri Democratic committee in Jackson County and Independence pledged enthusiastic support for Senator James A. Reed as the Democratic candidate for President. The move, led by local party leaders, frames Reed as a symbol of Americanism and urges broader backing across the district as the party pursues victory in the national election. Reed’s home is listed as Kansas City.
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Kansas
Democratic Committee
Fury
Jackson
Independence
James
Reed
Dartsen Coun
Aising
Weebe Orville
Kanas City
Man and wife perish as flames burn scow
New York August 3. King Storeland, forty three, and his wife Anna died in a fire aboard a snow moored bulkhead on the Beaten river. They were employed as railroaders at a boat house near the harbor. The blaze is believed to have been caused by an overheated stove.
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New York
King Storeland
Anna
Tired of party clashes in Fairfield town meeting scene
In Fairfield, Democrats claim GOP machine tactics fueled a caucus upset. Residents say a town school committee decision to close a district school was mishandled with an early meeting and poor transparency. A bus contract awarded to Clarence Banks raised questions about bidding and fairness.
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Vrea
Fairfield
EH. Royo
Frank Sherwood
Banks North
Patrfield
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Chaieuen Simeon
Railways Earn 122 Millions in July
New York reports aggregate net operating income for railways at 122 million in July. Based on 18 carriers, totals reach 422 million annualized, up from 107.9 million last year and 98.5 million the prior July. The pace suggests a 667 percent annual rate on the year end value, with June growth around 14 percent.
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New York
Aug
Eab
Froyvduey Toth
Irving Berlin denies marriage to Ellin Mackay
Irving Berlin issued a signed statement denying reports that he and Ellin Mackay planned a church wedding the next day. He refused to name his wife and asked to be left alone as rumors of further ceremonies circulated.
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York
Aus
Iving Jierlin
Ellin Mackay
Berlin
Tae
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Model Yacht Club
Missouri
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Clarence Banks
H. R. Elwood
Beeman
William O. Burr
Smith
Sherif Pease
C. Taylor
Elwood
Taylor
Lis
Bure
Vease
Irving Berlin
Lee’s
Lee
Post
Lee Brothers Furniture Co
Main Street
Bridgeport, Conn
English Channel
People’s Savings Bank
BAY State
Elm St
Bridgeport
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfg
Buffalo, N.Y
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