Indictments Over War Asset Graft Involving 7 Million
Former Alien Property Custodian Col. Thomas W. Miller and four German Swiss figures are indicted on conspiracy to defraud the U S government. The case centers on releasing about seven million dollars of sequestered American Metal Company assets to pretend Swiss owners. Grand jury says Miller, John T King and Jesse Smith arranged the transfer in exchange for three hundred ninety one thousand dollars.
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New York
Thomas W. Miller
United States
American Metal Company
Miller
John T. King
Fight Despite League Orders in Europe Balkans Tensions
London reports the Bal kans crisis deepens despite League of Nations warnings. A new threat mentions Turkey intervening to protect Bulgaria as European capitals face rising danger of general conflict.
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London
League of Nations Council
Paris
Balkans
Turkey
Bulgaria
General Felix Agnus Dies in Baltimore
General Felix Agnus veteran of Napoleon II era and the American Civil War, ex publisher of the Baltimore American and Baltimore Star, died at his city home in Baltimore. The news notes his prominent journalism and military service.
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Felix Agnus
Baltimore
Baltimore American
Baltimore Star
Union Vote in Church Merger Faces Strong Favor
The Church Union in Nashville Tennessee at the headquarters of the Methodist Episcopal Church South reports 2 668 yes votes and 1 908 no votes across twenty seven annual conferences on the proposed merger between the two Methodist denominations.
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Church Union
Nashville, Tenn
Methodist
Episcopal Church, South
Episcopal Church
Jersey Police Shootout Leaves One Dead in Union City
In a pistol confrontation between three Jersey City officers and five gunmen, police Lieutenant Emil Fuhrmann killed one assailant and was severely wounded. The remaining gunmen were captured.
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Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Emil Fuhrmann
Union City
Fuhrmann
Early Snow on Record Hits New York City
A snow and rain storm blanketed New York marking the city’s earliest snowfall on record. The prior earliest was November 9, 1892, as officials note the historic event across the metropolitan area.
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New York
New French Ambassador Likely Victor Berenger Named
Paris reports indicate Senator Victor Henry Berenger will be appointed to succeed Emile Daeschner as French ambassador to the United States. Ottawa results show Arthur O'Sighan leading Conservative ranks in Canada with no clear majority yet. Toronto notes the death of John Conlin Forbes, 79, RC A artist famed for portraits of royalty.
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Victor Henry Berenger
Emile Daeschner
United States
Ottawa
Canada
Arthur O‘sighan
House of Commons
Toronto
John Conlin Forbes
Great Britain
Edward
Alexandria
New York Stock Exchange Plans 23 Seats Increases
The New York Stock Exchange membership will rise to 1,125 with the sale of twenty-three additional seats. The move is expected to net the exchange more than 3 million dollars, according to a Wall Street report.
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New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Wall Street
Death in $93000 Buffalo Hold-Up Board Car Loot
Bank of Buffalo robbery ends in death and injuries as robbers steal $93000 from a rotor car. One employee killed, two wounded in Buffalo New York incident.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Bank of Buffalo
Coolidge to Attend Farm Bureau Meeting in Chicago
President and Mrs Coolidge will visit Chicago on December 7 to attend the seventh annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation, announced locally.
Protest Damascus Affair Draws U S French Clash
The United States formally protests to the French government over the Damascus bombardment by French artillery and the risk to American lives. Britain joins in the protest as officials note many Americans, including native-born and naturalized citizens, reside in Syria.
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Washington
Damascus
State Department
United States
Syria
Mitchell Cites Coolidge In Name Of President At Trial
In a court martial of Col William Mitchell the defense invoked President Coolidge. The attorney cited a Coolidge Annapolis speech on officer latitude and the inaugural address urging a balanced national defense. The defence argued Mitchell advocated the policy and violated no offense.
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William Mitchell
Coolidge
Mitchell
President Coolidge
Annapolis
Wreck Near Victoria Pierces Frisco Train Debris
In Frisco wreck eighteen are dead and fifty four hospitalized with eighteen in critical condition. The Sunnyland fast train of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad derailed near Victoria Mississippi after tumbling down an embankment into a ravine. Four Pullman sleepers a chair car a mixed coach and baggage and other cars were involved in the wreckage.
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Tenn
Victoria
Miss
St. Louis
San Francisco
Painleve Forms New Cabinet With Leftward Tilt
In Paris Premier Painleve completes a cabinet acceptable to all and presents it to President Doumergue. Painleve assumes the finance portfolio while the lineup leans slightly more to the left than the previous cabinet.
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Painleve
Paris
Doumergue
Finance
President Coolidge Proclaims Thanksgiving Day
President Coolidge proclaims Thursday November 26 as Thanksgiving Day urging gratitude for blessings of the past year. The nation is praised for peace at home and abroad, good public health, productive harvests and industries, and well rewarded labor.
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Washington
Coolidge
French Cabinet Resigns After Finance Crisis
Paris reports Premier Painleve's cabinet has resigned. Painleve met President Doumergue after 2 PM to hand in the collective resignation, saying the cabinet cannot continue restoring French finances without a favorable majority in Parliament.
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Painleve
M. Painleve
Doumergue
Aid For Damascus Refugees Funds Routed Through Beirut
The American Red Cross has made funds available for relief among American refugees from Damascus in Beirut Syria at the request of the state department. Money will be sent to the American consul in Beirut where hundreds of refugees including Americans are arriving or are expected.
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Washington
American Red Cross
State Department
Beirut
Syria
Red Cross
Gas Kills Couple In Car Near Spion Kop
In Great Falls Montana a couple, Mr and Mrs W Davis of Montreal, died when their car stalled in mud and was left running to stay warm. Monoxide gas from the engine entered the closed car, suffocating both occupants.
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Mont
Spion Kop
Here
Montreal
Evacuation of Coulogne Likely Delayed Over Disarmament Note
The evacuation of Coulogne is expected to be postponed due to a German reply to the allied powers on disarmament under the Versailles treaty being deemed unsatisfactory. The delay follows the note's reception and assessment by negotiators.
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Cologne
Paris
Coulogne
Ohio Speaker predicts tax relief bill before Christmas
Speaker Nicholas Longworth of Ohio told the City Club that a bill reducing taxes especially surtaxes would pass the house of representatives before Christmas. He spoke in St. Louis presenting the outlook for tax reform.
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House of Representatives
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
City Club
Word Puzzle Extra: Horizontal Clues Solve Next Issue
The page presents a large horizontal puzzle with numbered across and down clues. It promises a solution in the next issue and notes last week’s puzzle solution will appear in the same column. It lists numerous clue definitions and directions for publication.
Missouri News Nuggets Update On State Affairs
Weather and roads hamper construction as State Highway Engineer Piepmeier reports persistent rain disrupts work and detours. farmers in Dunklin County face flood losses exceeding 50 percent of cotton. Missouri Pacific sues Highway Commission for freight charges. University of Missouri plans Memorial Stadium bids with 98 000 capacity. Cape Girardeau growth and a new Mark Twain Bank charter in Hannibal. City manager vote set in Columbia. oil portrait for Judge John L. Thomas to be presented. Boonville hosts sixth annual corn show in November.
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State Commissioner of Finance
C. E. French
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V. L. Crain
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Edina
F. RB. Hudson
Leo Wright
Novelty
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