Graft Scandals Hit New York Shipping Office
Washington reports reveal widespread graft in the New York shipping office with securities paid to officers far exceeding salaries. Secretary Hoover calls for a clean sweep, removing Shipping Commissioner Quinn and reorganizing the bureau of navigation at Atlantic and Pacific ports. Special agents found systemic graft over several years, with evidence tying Quinn to direct participation.
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Pacific
Department of Commerce
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Commerce Department
New York
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Department
Clara Hamon Weds "Boss" After Turbulent Life
Clara Smith Lamon a stenographer who drew national attention after the shooting and killing of Duke L Hamon a Oklahoma politician married W Gorman in Los Angeles The romance began at a film studio where she worked for Hamon years earlier She later became his employed stenographer in Lawton Ardmore and after Hamons death fled to Mexico She returned two months later and was acquitted of murder charges in a highly publicized case
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Cub
Clara Smith Lamon
Duke L. Hamon
Dng All Min
Toko W. Gorman
Clara Burton Smith
Hamon
Lawton
Oklo
Dink
Ardmore
Okin
Hannon
Hanon
Randot
Clara Barton Smith Hamton
Mexico
Llamanded
Clara
Fire at Brown House Hotel Kills Three in Macon
August 21 report from Macon Georgia states three people are dead after a fire that destroyed the Brown house frame hotel. Firemen expect the death toll to rise as ruins are explored. John K. Hays former justice of the peace is among the dead. Two unidentified men were recovered from the second floor. About twenty of the 150 guests were injured.
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John K. Hays
HOUSE RAIL BILL PASSES IN HOUSE VOTE
Washington Aug 24 The Winsow bill authorizing the War Finance Corporation to buy up to 500 million dollars of railroad securities from the railroad administration and furnish funds to work with the railroads was approved by the House by 241 to 124. Action on the Willite bill in the Senate likely deferred after recess as leaders see little chance to pass. Cole Named Arkansas U S Attorney Washington Aug 28 Charles H Cole nominated by President Harding to be United States Attorney for the eastern district of Arkansas. Freight Train Kills Four in Auto Walnut Kan Aug 23 Two boys and two girls were killed when a Missouri Kansas & Texas freight train backed into their motorcar.
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Texas
Gang Seized by U S Swindlers Network In Chicago
Federal officers in Chicago arrest five men and one woman as they break up a swindler gang led by John W. Worthington alleged to have defrauded victims of 1 to 2 million dollars with bogus securities. Others sought include W Davis of Cleveland and A L Streelin among several Milwaukee and Cleveland associates. Authorities say the gang operated from Hotel La Salle and planned to flee to Los Angeles as probes continue.
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John W. Worthington
John ¥. Clinwin
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Cabriel Cunnin
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Cleveland
Glove Store
Diamond Portland Cenent Company
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Hudolph B. Kohn
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Winton Automobile Company
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Cinnin
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la Salle
Charles W. French
A. L. Streelin
Aid
Charles Blanking
Los Angeles
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W. Dent
A. E. Marshman
Milwaukee
Ernest Streziin
A. L. Strealla
Richard Weinstein
Elmer 3. Gerber
Irish church acts in Irish peace negotiations
The Most Rev Edward Mulhern bishop of Dromore carried a message from the higher Roman Catholic authorities to Eamonn de Valera and other Sun Belt leaders in Dublin. Rome's possible intervention was debated as Dail Eireann held two secret sessions on reply to Britain’s peace offer, with further private meetings planned.
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Edward Mulhern
Dromore
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Eamonn de Valera
Sun Belt
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Trella
Mulhern
Soie
Llon Feln
United States
Labor Representation Plea at Disarmament Conference
Atlantic City Aug 24 President Harding expressed favorable rank for a labor delegation at the Washington disarmament conference. Samuel Gompers, opening the AFL executive council meeting, said he has contacted international labor bodies for their stance on representation and received President Harding's letter of appreciation for permitting American labor representation.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federaion
Msarmament Msongsian
Gompers
Harding
White House
Dry U S Sailor Learns of Prohibition Myth
JUST LEARNS OF DRY U. S. New York Aug 28 Panjy Dun can a Scatel salloe who sailed between Calcutta and Shanghai for four years feared the United States had gone dry He tried to have a bartender arrested for refusing to sell him whisky His ship went to Brooklyn He learned at a shore shop with white aprons that whisky is still sold He then went to a police station to seek justice against discrimination He said he would quit sailing past Suez if the truth held up
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New York
Panjy Duncan
Scatel Salloe
Cale
Shanghai
United States
Ilis
Brooklyn
Stally
Seotchman
Stipe
Suez
Marines Move Toward Panama Boundary Dispute
Reports from Paris and Washington describe U S forces preparing to oversee Panama’s disputed Coto territory amid Costa Rican claims. Panama vows to resist any transfer, while Panamanian authorities mobilize police and volunteers. Mexican and Panamanian leaders urge caution as tension rises.
Mexican oil parley set for Mexico City talks
The Universal says heads of major U S oil companies will travel from New York to Mexico City for a conference with government officials seeking a lasting settlement of petroleum questions. The meeting reportedly has State Department approval and aims to reach a definite agreement.
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Mexico City
Hil Universal
Holsne
United States
New York
State Department
Loyal Wife Slain by Suitor After Refusal in Lindsay
In Porterville district near Lindsay a man named W H Alexander killed Mrs I B Bachman and wounded her husband C G Bachman after coercing them with a knife and forcing the car to their destination. Alexander fled, later dying at his home. Bachman returned to his ranch and reported the murder. The incident occurred at the Cottings ranch in the Poplar district amid family witnesses and prior conversations in Landsay.
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Porterville
He Alexander
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Portersale
Cullings Place
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Yesterday's Games and National League Scores
National League results show Philadelphia 3 over Chicago 1, and Brooklyn 6 to 6 with Louis 6 to 9, while American League games include Chicago 6 over Washington 4 and Detroit 10 over Philadelphia 8. Also mentions scattered local notes about Ulmnela and an incident with an American eagle near Eld vot.
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Kennedy Case Fifteen Postponed In Los Angeles Court
In a dramatic Los Angeles hearing the murder case involving Madalynne Connor Obenchain and Arthur Conetney Burch faced delays as legal maneuvers and dramatic courtroom gestures unfolded. Ralph Obenchain, linked amid a complex family entanglement, appeared coldly in court with his ex wife, while his mother Mary Dean Obenchain mournfully expressed long awaited concern and sorrow during a visit to Evanston.
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Miuralynne Connor Obenchain
Arthur Conetney Burch
Madalynne
Obenchain
Kennedy
Hall of Justice
Chicago
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Yada
Mary Dean Obenchain
Church Street
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Ron
Son
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Madalynne Connor
E. F. Jones
Obenham
South Whitley
Ind
Byanston
Royal kins honor boosts former prince to admiral
London reports a rare honor for King George family by marriage promoting the marquis of Milford Haven formerly Prince Louis of Battenberg to admiral of the fleet on retirement. No prior case of such promotion after retirement. The marquis was first sea lord of the navy at the start of World War I and resigned after fleet mobilization.
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P. M. Named for Chicago
Arthur C. Lueder, a Chicago real estate man of 31 years, was named by President Harding as Chicago postmaster to replace William Carlile. Lueder, who has no prior public office experience, lives at 3882 Rokeby Street. The nomination is tied to Senator McCormick and Senator McKinley’s backing.
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Arthur
C. Lueder
Harding
Wiliam Carlile
Lueder
Rokeby Street
Luever
McCormick
Trom Illinois
McKinley
Senate panel seeks tax study commission proposal
Washington Aug 2 The senate ways and means committee will be asked by the house to add to the tax revision bill an amendment creating a commission to study effects of certain forms of taxation on business and government revenues and to recommend whether federal taxes could be collected on state and municipal tax exempt securities.
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Senate
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Ways and Means
Second Rainstorm Hits Imperial Valley This Year
In Calipatria and Brawley the region saw a second storm of the year with renewed downpours. The Aug 23 report notes thunderstorms and a long duration rain event amid curious weather patterns in the Imperial Valley, a rare double dose within the calendar year.
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Cal
Imperial Valley
Brawley
Callpatria
Ominous Fire Scene at Petunia Tavern
A guest and landlord voice a tense exchange about a blaze found nearly out by the fire company. The mayor personally directs efforts while rain is absent, and speculation swirls on how much worse it could have been. The fragment hints at governance, weather, and civic response amid the crisis.
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