Corruption Alleged In U S War Aircraft Program
Wheeler Brookhart committee hearing alleged wartime aircraft fraud across two administrations. Capt H Scaife testified of misdeeds in Wilson era contracts and postwar claims, linking Harry M Daugherty to failure to prosecute. Mitsui & Co and Bosch Magneto figures tied to German influence and espionage.
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Washington
Wheeler- Brookhart Committee
Department of Justice
America
Wilson
Harding
Harry M. Daugherty
Scaife
Bosch Magneto Company
Gerowners
Beaife
Mitsui & Co
Standard Aircraft Corporation
United States
Bosch Magneto Co
Ilegally
Martin E. Kern
Internal row shocks London transit workers strike
London fears for the city as a transport dispute pits Bevin and the transport unions against employers. Prime Minister MacDonald brokered a pause as the crisis raised concerns over civil order and the risk of service stoppages paralyzing life in the metropolis.
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A. G. Gardiner
Canton Daily News
London
Bevin
Mussolini
MacDonald
Greece May Get American Funds
Athens March 29 A report circulated that Greece may receive financial assistance from the United States after J Pierpont Morgan visited Premier Papanartassiou and the National Bank governor. Morgan then met Henry Morgenthau the former U S ambassador to Turkey who is active in Near East affairs.
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Athens
Greece
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Corsair
Papanartassiou
National Bank of Greece
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
Isao
Daugherty to Speak in Atlantic City Tomorrow
Former U S attorney general Harry M Daugherty will issue a message to the American people from his Atlantic City hotel. The statement promises an inside story of events leading to his resignation and the Teapot Dome investigation, aiming to present facts he says could not be aired before the Senate committee.
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Atlantic City
Harry M. Daugherty
The
United States
Teapot Dome
Daugherty
Senate
Seattle Earthquake Reported From Distant Quake
An earthquake of considerable violence and long duration was recorded by the University of Washington seismograph beginning at 3 16 this afternoon. The disturbance was intense for about ten minutes and continued for about an hour. It was estimated to have occurred roughly 450 miles from Seattle.
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Seattle
University of Washington
Wishart III With Typhoid at Pittsburgh Hospital
Dr Charles F Wishart president of Wooster College and moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly is ill with typhoid fever in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh Attending doctors report a temperature near normal and no serious complications He has canceled speaking engagements ahead of the May 22 General Assembly meeting at Grand Rapids Mich.
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Wooster
Charles F. Wishart
Wooster College
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Alleghany General Hospital
Pittsburgh
Wishart
General Assembly
Grand Rapids
Mich
Miners Wage Parley Blocked In Southwest
Kansas City March 29 Wage negotiations to fix the new working contract for miners in the southwestern fields faced possible deadlock as the conference adjourned until next Monday. The old agreement expires Monday night. W L A Johnson commissioner for the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association said a deadlock could extend the talks a month or more.
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Kansas City
Southwestern
W. L. A. Johnson
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association
Baby found dead on restaurant steps in Youngstown
Police investigate the discovery of a baby boy strangled and wrapped in expensive women's clothing on downtown restaurant steps in Youngstown. Officers are reviewing surveillance and seeking leads to identify the infant and motive.
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Youngstown
Two Injured Girls Hit by Car in Tiffin
Ruth Crouse, 15, of Springfield Ohio and Helen Hopf, 9, of Tiffin were struck by a car driven by Annabell McClure. Crouse suffered a broken collarbone and Hopf a broken leg and internal injuries. Both were rushed to the hospital where their prognosis was uncertain.
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Tiffin
Ruth Crouse
Springfield
Ohio
Helen Hopf
Annabell McClure
Premier Zeigner Given Three-Year Sentence in Pardons Case
Premier Zeigner of Saxony was sentenced to three years in prison with loss of honor for selling pardons. An accomplice, Herr Moebius, received a two-year sentence with loss of honor.
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Leipzig
Germany
Zeigner
Saxony
Moebius
Cox Canton supporters pledge loyalty to Governor Donahey
Delegates and alternates from the 16th district sign a statement backing Gov Donahey for re election despite press hints of Cox Donahey friction. The document, signed by Durbin Metz Elmer F Cline Mrs Josephine McGowan and J S Jackson, asserts loyalty to Donahey and aims to unify Democratic support for the governor and Cox Campbell as national convention delegates and alternates.
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James M. Cox
James F. Campbell
Josephine McGowan
J. S.S. Jackson
Stark and
Flolmes
Choiece
Penahey
Ohio
Mine Chief Killed in Gas Blast at Hinshaw Mine
Charleston March 29. Assetant Mine Supt. Joseph Madill was killed and two others injured in a gas explosion at Hinshaw No 1 mine near Shinnston Harrison County. The blast reported to the state Mines Department as Chief R M Lambie and investigators worked the scene. (Note: includes James Madill 21 and John Corter burn injuries. elder Madill body recovered by rescue workers. reference to prior Yukon Pocahontas Coal Co. disaster)
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Charleston
W. Va
Assetant
Joseph Maail
Hinshaw No. 1 Rine
Shinnaston
Harrison Co
State Department of Mines
R. M. Lambie
Yukon
McDowell Co
Yukon Pocahontas Con Go
Joseph Madil
John Corter
Madill
Mayor Threatened in Columbus Bootlegger Case
A second threatening letter arrived by mail targeting Mayor Thomas for actions against bootleggers. The anonymous note also warned Chief of Police French, claiming their lives are in danger. The message is scrawled in an uncertain hand and states the bootleggers will get them.
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Columbus
Thomas
French
Red McGahan Gleams With Sunshine Before Trial Looms
Red McGahan former Ohio bandit suspect awaits trial next week for the West Carrollton bank robbery. He received a rosary from his mother during a jail visit from two sisters, one claiming to be his wife, while he maintains he is not engaged. Sheriff's deputies note he is well behaved and highly guarded due to outside attempts to spring him.
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Dayton
McGahan
Jall
McCgshan
Howard Webster
Negro Rescued From Mob After Street Car Riot Call
Cincinnati March 29 Wheeler Stone 45 colored was rescued from an infuriated mob of over a hundred men in response to a riot call tonight. He was said to have cut Ed Rolfing 34 conductor and Robert Miller 19 Gary Ind during an argument on a street car. The men were not cut seriously.
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Cincinnati
Wheeler Stone
Ed Rolfing
Robert Miller
Gary
Ind
Grand Jury to Indict Sinclair in Contempt Case
The federal grand jury voted to indict Harry F. Sinclair for contempt of court for refusing to testify in the Senate oil scandal inquiry. Indictment to be returned Monday as the current grand jury term ends. Sinclair plans to surrender and seek bail. If convicted, he faces fines up to 1000 dollars or up to 12 months imprisonment.
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Washington
Federal
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Senate
Sinclair
Martin W. Littleton
Peyton Gordon
United States
Littleton
Owen J. Roberts
Atlee Pomerone
Gordon
Monay
Honduras Rebels Claim Victory After Night of Fighting
A cablegram to the state department reports a severe setback for government forces near Tegucigalpa as fighting continued from yesterday through today. Government troops suffered heavy losses while rebel casualties were light. territorial changes were inconsequential.
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Washington
Honduran
State Department
Tegucigalpa
Daugherty Expects Ohio Delegate Role and Coolidge Support
Former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty says he will attend the Cleveland convention as an Ohio delegate at large and back Calvin Coolidge for the nomination and subsequent election. From Atlantic City he reassures friends that he bears no ill will toward Coolidge and remains loyal despite recent resignation fallout tied to the Wheeler-Brookhart inquiry.
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Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Cleveland
Ohio
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Wheeler-Brookhart
Atlantic City
DP Deaucherty
Capitol
Coolidge Noll
Political Ohio casts balance in primary scene
Cleveland March 29 political Ohio was discussing the forced resignation of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty from President Coolidge's cabinet and the impact on the Ohio primary for 51 votes. Hoke Denthen, statewide Coolidge campaign head, predicted Daugherty would win as a delegate at large, signaling the primary's focus on personality and key supporters.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Stll
Atty
Harry M. Daugherty
Coolidge
Presient
Sflent
Daugherty
Old Guard
Hoke Dentthen
Marion
Coollidge
Rugg Favored For Cabinet And Justice Post
Washington March 29 Reports from the White House say President Coolidge plans to offer Arthur P. Rugg chief justice of the Massachusetts supreme court the attorney generalship long sought by Harry Daugherty Rugg would give the cabinet a strong Massachusetts presence but Coolidge reportedly prefers a merit choice over geographical balancing
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Washington
White House
Coolidge
Arthur P. Rugg
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Harry Daugherty
Ruge
Massachusetts
Navy appoints board to select destroyers for coast guard
Washington March 29 Secretary Wilbur named a board of officers to choose 19 destroyers to be transferred to the coast guard for ram runner enforcement. The panel will convene in Philadelphia on Monday to make the selections. Congress authorized 106,900 dollars to recondition each destroyer for prohibition service.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Coast Guard
Phiiladelphia
Congress
Prohibition Service
Traffic deaths total 1235 in Ohio last year
Officials said Ohio had 1,298 traffic deaths last year with 1,078 from auto crashes and 167 pedestrian fatalities struck by trains or streetcars, according to the Ohio Public Health Association in Columbus.
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Ohio
Courtmbus
Ohio Public Health Association
Flood Waters Prevail In Ohio Valleys
Ohio flood warnings spread across central regions as rivers like the Scioto Muskingum and Youghiogheny rose near or above flood stage. Weatherman Alexander predicted minimal damage with a crest tonight and possible snow tomorrow. Multiple towns reported rising waters, train detours, and property damage, with several fatalities and rescues noted in Pennsylvania areas.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
Alexander
Seloto
Muskingum
Hocking
Sandusky
Athens
Hocking River
Walhounding
Munkingum
McConnefartle
West Tornado Strikes Midwest Leaving Casualties and Damage
A severe storm complex sweeping from Oklahoma through Missouri and Kansas produced deaths and injuries. Dozens hospitalized as tornadoes, high winds, and heavy rains toppled structures. Rescue efforts continued for miners buried by a snow slide near Provo, while the storm system caused rail delays across the Dakotas Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Tornado toll rises across Texas Oklahoma Kansas
Kansas City dispatch reports a freak tornado ripping through Texas Oklahoma and Kansas leaving 16 dead and scores injured. It toppled barns and houses, uprooted trees and telegraph poles, crippled wires and telephone service, with extensive property damage in its wake.
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Kansas City
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Cooper Withdraws From Senate Race In West Virginia
In Charleston on March 0 Reacting to alleged health issues Edward Cooper of Bramwell withdraws as a Republican U S senator candidate. The move leaves Guy D. Goff of Clarksburg and Dr M W Godbey of Charleston as the remaining Republican contenders.
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Charleston
W. Va
Edward Cooper
Bramwell
United States
Cooper
Hila
Guy D. Goff
Clarksburg
M. W. Godbey
Policeman Dies From Gunshot in Youngstown Dressing Down
Youngstown March 29 Policeman George Leonard died of bullet wounds suffered yesterday in a clothing store fight when Joseph Dee shot him over an unpaid sale. Dee died earlier after being clubbed by Leonard’s brother Officer William who came to aid the wounded man.
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Youngstown
Polliceman
George Leonard
Joseph Dee
Dee
William
Tax amusements tax plan approved by senate committee
Washington march 29 Tax on admission to amusements approved by the senate finance committee as revenue measure. Admissions of 50 cents and under face tax exemption while admissions over 50 cents taxed 10 percent. 60 cents and above taxed 10 percent. details pending senate action.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Children fatally struck in Cleveland auto accident
Five year old Ernest Uruchka was instantly killed after running into a street as an approaching car hit him. Relaney Fa, struck in the same incident, remained in serious condition at a local hospital.
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Cleveland
Tims
Ernest Uruchka
Relaney Fa
Ohio district convention elects governor in Dayton
Corwin F Columbus presided as eleg governor of the Ohio district of the International Association of Y Meng clubs at the closing session this afternoon. Akron selected as host city for the district meeting in 1926.
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Dayton
Corwin
Columbus
Ohio
International Association of Y Meng
Akron
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