Six postal officials ousted over lobbying scheme
Washington reports six responsible postal officials in major cities were discharged after an investigation into money used to influence postal pay legislation. Names include Peter McGarty in New York and J J Fields in Louisville, with D H McDermott and Frederick O Reidesel cited as central figures. Postmaster General New announced the findings after talks with President Coolidge. no laws were found to be violated by the Department of Justice.
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Washington
Bean Tee
Senate Post-Office Committee
House Post-Office Committee
National Association of Postal Supervisors
Postal Service
Geovery
Chicago
Senate
D.H. McDermott
Senate Committee
Frederick O
Reidesel
House
Supervisors’ Association
New
Post Office
Coolidge
Department of Justice
Stone
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
A. T. Smith
Webster City
Iowa State Bank Era Association
Iowa
Federal Reserva Bank
Sioux City
Polk County
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Southwest Second
Raccoon River
State of
State Board of Conservation
Diatelit Court of Se
Green Foundry
Furnace Works
Board of Supervisors
Whiich
Tawa Buskeepers’ Association
American Honey Producers’ League
South Road
Feriefi
State Department of Agriculture
Mark G. Thornburg
Department
Kendall
State Commission
Ione
Gold Star Highway
Davenport
Cornell Bluffs
Louis G. Lasher
Lou C. McHenry
A. H. Hoffman
P. C. Lainson
Council Bliffs
Daniel F. Steck
Ottumwa
D. R. Jones
Casey
Burt L. Halli Gan
S. S. Favilla
House of Representatives
600000 Soldier Bonus Checks Are Put in Mail
Washington reports about 600000 adjusted service certificates valued at 750 million dollars mailed to ex soldiers. Certificates due January 1 shift and 80000 smaller checks for short service await March 1 mailings except in cases of deceased veterans.
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Washington
Congress
Bureau Je
Notre Dame Wins U S Championship in New Year Game
The Four Horsemen Layden Crowley Bruhldreher and Miller led Notre Dame before 52,000 fans to a 27 to 10 victory over Stanford sealing the national intercollegiate title. Layden scored three touchdowns including a 70 yard run after intercepting Stanford passes.
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Notre Dame
U. S
Cal
Layden
Crowley
Bruhldreher
Miller
Stanford
Pacific Coast Chapiprong
United States
Elmer Layden
Visitor Falls Dead Waiting to See Coolidge
A visitor died while waiting in line outside the White House to pay respects to President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge during a New Year reception. Over 4,000 visitors called during reception hours. The President spoke briefly with a G A R veteran R G Scott of Linn Creek Missouri who attended Lincoln's 1864 New Year’s reception.
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Coolidge Washington
Schmuel
R. Bogs
White House
Bia
Mra. Coolidge
Linn Cresk
Thaw to Receive Part of Pittsburgh Fund Created by Wil
The Thaw estate will receive $100,000 from a Pittsburgh fund established by the late William Thaw. The fund has paid out over $1,000,000 in the last four years to beneficiaries. Harry Ex Thaw is named as a beneficiary and will obtain the specified $100,000 portion.
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Thaw
Pittsburgh
Wil Tan Thaw
Harry Ex, Thaw
State Supreme Court rules one day rest law unconstitutional
The Minnesota state supreme court declared a law requiring one day of rest every week unconstitutional. The decision comes Friday afternoon and affects workers previously covered by the mandate.
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St. Paul
Jon
Court
Farm Crops Worth Billions Rise in 1924
R G Dun & Co reports 1924 saw fluctuating business but rising activity toward year end. Political uncertainty slowed trade while November election boosted confidence and forward commitments. Farm crops valued at 9.4799 billion, about 758 million more than 1928, reflecting improved grain farmers’ finances and broader production.
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Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
McClintock Death Report Cites Typhoid Fever
A chemist's report concludes McClintock died of typhoid fever, ruling out poisoning. Chief Justice Harry Olson, named beneficiary of McClintock’s will, offered to disclose investigation details. Coroner Oscar Woltz and State's Attorney Robert Crowe endorsed the finding. The inquiry centers on the young millionaire's demise.
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McClintock
Chicago
Harry Olson
Municipal Court
William D. Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Shepherd
Tudge Olson
Chemlet
Oscar Woltz
Attormaney
Robert BH. Crowe
Negro Hanged in Iowa Prison Yard
Archie Burria from Ottumwa was hanged in the stockade of the prison yard in Madison Iowa on Friday. He died for slaying Mrs Hattie Renfrew Bates more than three years ago.
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Iowa
Madison
Archie Burria
Hattie
Renfrew Bates
Beo
Baltimore Publicity Suit Appealed on Writ of Error
The United States suit against Baltimore Poal for publication of income tax payments will be appealed on a writ of error. The action centers on whether publication of those payments is permissible under law and public records.
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Baltimore
United States
Baltimore Poal
France Seeks 90 Year Plan To Settle US Debt
Washington reports that France has sent first actual diplomatic proposals to settle the 4 billion dollar war debt with the United States. The plan asks a ten year moratorium followed by amortization at one half of one percent annually. Premier Herriot and Finance Minister Clementel are said to have signed the proposals. The White House notes France intends to honor its debt and repudiation is denied. UK officials say Montague Norman and Sir Alan Anderson came for private business, not debt talks.
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Herrick
Paris
Herriot
Clementel
France
White House
Coolidge
United States
M.clementel
Montague Norman
Sir Alan Anderson
Banke of England
United
192 Passengers Escape From Burning Steamship Mohawk
After a fierce fire and storm, 192 passengers and crew were landed at Lewes Delaware from the Clyde liner Mohawk. Passengers were sent by special trains to Jacksonville and Charleston, while 109 remained for New York.
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Wilmington
Del
Lewes
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Delaware Capes
Jacksonville
Charleston
Lewea
New. York
Indiana Widow Kills Parents, Brother and Babe
A widow in Metea, Indiana fatally shot her parents Henry and Catherine Bassler, brother John Bassler, and three year old Viola Hobough. Emma Hobough, thirty, was arrested by Sheriff Walter Bowyer at Thomas Sheets’ home, after she described alleged abuse by her father.
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Logansport
Ind
Metea
Elster
Gage
Henry Bassler
Catherine Bassler
John Bassler
Viola Hobough
Emma Hobough
Hobough
Walter Bowyer
Thomas Sheets
Bandits Loot Express Company Payroll in Chicago Robbery
Three bandits held up the American Express payroll at the LaSalle Street terminal. The raid targeted the payroll of about $18,000 with 200 workers nearby. One suspect, Luis Berard, 21, of 1456 West Pol[ic] Street, was captured.
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Express ‘Co
Chicago
Américan‘Express Company
LaSalle Street
Luis Berard
West Polic Street
Government Plans to Reward World Flyers
Secretary Weeks outlined a program to reward army flyers for world routes. Capt. Lowell H. Smith would receive 1000 files toward promotion while Lieutenants Wade Neleva and Arnold would each gain 600 files.
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U. S
Washington
of War
Weeks
Army
Swhich
Lowell H. Smith
Slet
Wade
Neleva
Arnold
Rebel Chief Flees Mexico City to United States
General Guadalupe Sanchez, a leading supporter of Adolfo de la Huerta, fled Mexico City and is reported to have crossed into the United States after the rebellion activity since 1918.
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Mexico City
Guadalupe Sanchez
Adolfo de la Huerta
United States
Tornado Toll in United States Reaches 1929 Fatalities
The 80 years ending 1928 saw 1,629 deaths and extensive property losses from U S tornadoes totaling about 62 million dollars. The figures reflect historical storm impacts across Washington and other states.
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Washington
United States
U S Government Market Quotations for Week Ending Dec 27
Washington reports week ending December 27 with live stock prices across Chicago markets including hogs at 19.9 cents top and 9.70 to 10.60 for various cattle. Grain quotes feature No 1 dark northern wheat Minneapolis at 1.75 to 2.05, corn around 1.29 to 1.34, oats 60 to 61 cents. Dairy prices show butter around 41 to 45 cents and Wisconsin cheese prices on December 26.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Army Bill Reported to the House in 1926 Budget
Washington reports the 1926 War department appropriation bill totals 821 million dollars, down from 1925 and under the current budget. It calls for 12 000 officers and 125 000 enlisted men, plus 8 000 Philippine scouts, with $268.3 million for military and $72.8 million for nonmilitary activities including the Panama Canal Zone. The Air Service gets 2 million more than the present year. Current figures show 11 800 officers and 119 750 enlisted, subject to West Point graduations.
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Washington
Panama Canal Zone
West Point
Jury Finds Kid McCoy Guilty of Manslaughter
Los Angeles jury takes hours to convict Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy of manslaughter in the death of Theresa Weinstein Mora. The verdict carries a ten year prison term. Report notes jurors labeled the panel a hanging jury in prior cases and mentions other defendants once linked to murder.
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Kid McCoy
Los - Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles’ County
Norman Selby
Mrg
Theresa’ Weinstein Mora
Pena
Harry’ Garbutt
And
Hunols
Cane
Prohibition Official Townsend Transferred to Chicago
Captain A Q Townsend, divisional director for the Northwest, moves from Minneapolis to Chicago to succeed William Anderson as divisional chief of the Chicago unit. The transfer places Townsend in charge of enforcement efforts in the region.
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Chicago
A. Q. Townsend
Northwest
Minneapolia
Willam Anderson
Alauilet
Missouri Raises Gas Tax in New Year
Missouri voters face a two cent per gallon gasoline tax hike starting the new year as state officials plan funding measures. Ambiguity in text leaves gaps on exact collection plans and affected groups.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Mignouri
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