Federal probe in Texas road fund squabble
The federal government began an inquiry into Texas highway funds as lawmakers debate paying expenses for a special session. Governor Ferguson appointed new highway officials while highway commission fights over contracts and funding. Speaker Satterwhite urged members to cover their own costs, arguing legal pay scales apply. Rancor grows as calls for a special session intensify.
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Texas
Highway Commission
U.S
Ausifs
Tex
Miriam
Ferguson
Federal
Spraker Satterwhite
Hal Moneley
Nisgloner
Dallas
Rema!sentative
National Asphalt Company
Aighway Commission
Frank V. Lanham
John Gage
Stephenville
Joe Burkett
Lanham
Burkett
American Road Company
U. S
Ban Moody
Y. St. J. Wilaya
United Stats Bureau of Public Toade
W. 7. Oleacy
Bureau
A. B. Losh
Fort Worth
Airon
Highway Department
Wilson
Bers
Washington
Morris Ebeppart
Earls B. Mayfield
James E. Ferguson
Satterwhit
Legislatura
Austin
Highway ‘Commission
San Ancejo
Texas Road Maintenance Association
Dan Nooody
Rance
Lee Batterwhill
Ohio coal operators seek new rail rate appeal
Ohio coal operators plan another appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission to lower freight rates, arguing Ohio coal can compete with mines in Virginia and Kentucky. Governor Dennehy was asked to aid in opening mines and obtaining cheaper freight. A Cambridge area delegation led by attorney Stebert Scot failed in talks this week.
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Columbus
Ohio
Virginia
Kentucky
Denahey
Ita Impetia
Cambridge
Stebert Scot
Opera
Willie Willis By Hobert Quillen
A compact feature on Willie Willis by Hobert Quillen appears in a 1925 1928 Associated Editors collection. The quirky prose notes quirks and characteristics in a humorous vignette style.
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Willie Willis
Hobert Quillen
Associated Editors
Pyright
Tao
Pinchot invites Union Leaders to Harrisburg talks on coal tie up
Corry Pa December 3 Governor Pinchot sent telegraph invitations to members of the Scranton coal suspension committee and leaders from Wilkes Barre and Hazleton to meet in Harrisburg Tuesday to seek a settlement of the anthracite showdown. Also in Washington criticism of enforcement policies drew a White House response as reform groups pressed the 18th amendment drive amid Treasury remarks on enforcement efforts.
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Corry
Pinchot
Harrisburg
Scranton J Chamber of Commerce
Wilkesbarre
Hazleton
Governey
Ralph Ammennanti
Scranten
Vonmitter
Buseno Giering
Wikesbarre Chamber of Commerce
Wiliam Tiyatt
Hagieton
Itas
Washington
Den
Morton
Jake’ Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
Reform Group
White House
Oni
Wnres
Mellon
Treasury
Ward
Warriner
Letiah Coa and Navigation Company
Nga
PLC
Pinekat
Iar- Fishung
Pinshot
Aviation fight for new congress in aviation issue
Washington reports state that aviation policy will be central in the coming congress session. Senator Roaringon favors unification of aviation activities while Representative Carryler plans two bills to boost air power recognition. The President’s air board released its aviation inquiry, praised by War Secretary Davis and Secretary Wilbur as constructive for naval aviation development.
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Washington
Dec
Nationalefense
Sosuluon
Congres
Rovingon
Arkansas
Carryler Publican
California
Alr
Davis
Wibuc
Season's Prize Fish Story Shocks Readers
Deb De 2-Ars 7 Paul Jones wife of the secretary of the state highway commission. While opening oysters today, two inch long items dropped from the shell. Belief arose that the oyster swallowed the fish and the ash ate the oyster. The fish had been in the shell a while as indicated by its curled tail.
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Paul Jones
State Highway Commission
Vessel Nears Splintering In Late Hurricane Event
News reports describe Orton, a near identical ship to Cyclops, caught in a Virginia hurricane. The vessel buckled and twisted, with crew intent on returning to Norfolk as it faced Cape Henry buoy and Hampton Roads approaches, casting doubt on Cyclops loss mystery.
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Norvolk
Naval
Wehior Orton
Wan
Harber
Aretelie
Ghenaason
Werat Nordenskster
Hamptondhonds
Cape Henry
Kip Rhinelander Case Final Plea To Jury
In a dramatic closing, Isaac Mills urged the jury to clear Kip Rhinelander of scandal while accusing Alice Jones of a diabolical plan to ruin him. The court adjourned as Alice’s father protested and Mrs. Jones fainted, with the judge signaling deliberations to begin next.
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Whith Plains
N.Y
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Frantile
Isaac N. Mills
Plainetfe
Rhinelander
Beatrice Janos
Pact Negro ‘Housemeid
Nowy
Seut
Sim
Duda Rod
Alles
Beatrice Jones
Cleopatra
Anthony
Melan
Troy
Resenie
Merck
Serge Jones
Alice
Taxlesb
Jones
Mills
Jone
Wala Griver
Eo Parsons
Mra
Probe on Prohibition Cop Expenditure Rumor
Washington reports probe into more than £1900 government funds used by a prohibition agent during a Mayflower hotel stay. Representative Gallivan accused six employees of misconduct, citing a banquet for fourteen guests and altered menus while government funds were traced.
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Washington
Wyldenen
Mayflower
Andrews
The
Treasury
Gatlivan
Musarchunetts
Congress
Mirteen
Dunne
Whlet jHannr
War
Iy Galttvun
Giant Booze Ring Broken In New York
Prohibition agents and marshals raided New York offices of a major liquor ring said to be the largest in prohibition history. The syndicate controlled 18 pounds of shipments and boasted a secret service network to watch federal officers. Alleged head Dwyer was held on liquor import charges with a $40,000 bond. Authorities claimed the operation moved millions in liquor annually and connected to a Montrest track owner.
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Dec. d
Iwik
Prohibition
United States
Prohibition Ingenta Sula
Coast Guard
Wanbay
Ndite
Wise Ban Dwyer
Ant Dwyer
Goddard
Horykera
Augusta
Altohuyn
Stiranian Pated
Buettner
Dwyer
Diount Fergat
Montrest
Afr
Wlehman
Feie
Fawcett Expedition Heads Into Brazilian Jungle
A historic dispatch from Finley Colourel columns details Col. Fawcett and companions setting toward the Amazon in 1880s Brazil. The narrative describes jungle hardships, encounters with indigenous groups, and plans for long exploration funded by supporters in America and Europe.
Briand Plea Backing Money Plan Moves To Senate Vote
Premier Briand urged all parties to unite for a currency inflation plan to bolster the economy. The chamber approved the finance bill after a long debate, with a final DI vote of 257 to 229 in the face of confidence challenges. Briand faced a sleepless night and intense scrutiny from veterans of parliament.
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Briand
MONEY
Paris
Der
Barties
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Chamber
Erland
Amd
Berenger
Ang
Proapier Briand
AL. Triado
M. Lougheur
Former Vermont Governor Dies in Hyde Park at 82
Former Vermont governor and longtime U S Senator Charles S Page died at his home in Hyde Park tonight at age 82 after a stroke. Born January 10, 1843, Page served Vermont as governor from 1890 to 1921 and later sat in the Senate from 1908 to 1921, a stalwart Republican leader with influence in naval policy and agriculture. He was remembered as the “stormy petrel of Vermont politics” for half a century of public service and party responsibility.
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Hyde Park
Pays
Flo
Vermont
Senate
Washington
Isve
Senuing Carroll Smalley Page
Itha
United States Senate
Ingen
Lode
Massachusetts
Duunghwum
Wis
Nelson
Maynvote
Senatom
Fage
New England
Renater
Benace
Rector
Senate Agriculture Committee
Page
Ags
Page Nan
Congress
Pare
Hig Pel
Po Utica
Hee Publiene State Committee
Pepe
Two More Killed In Accidents City Plans Drastic Step
A string of fatal and serious accidents shocks the city as a seven year old boy and an elderly man die after being struck or run down near rail crossings and streets. Witnesses describe a pattern prompting officials to plan immediate crossing protections to curb further losses. The week’s deaths include Lewis A. Withrow and a seven year old boy, with multiple injuries reported among other pedestrians and drivers. Public officials vow swift action at next council meeting to install safeguards and reduce risk at level crossings.
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Dunbar Crossing
Hornphey
Paretteville
Iind
Malden Road
Raymond Stonco
Wood
Lewis A. Withrow
Galewood Heipats
New York
Trath
Miss Diornthy
Cookes
Tata Beard of Education
Kanowhnachaot
Wertz
Iran
Raymond Briacheon
Frank
Brivo
Bivente
O'Yloek
Ats
Bath
Malden
Mount Hope
Sid
Wabria- Pala
Charleston
Briego
Witlaw
Witte
Tello
Beei Dangerous i
Withrow
Union Mission
Wood Heights
Bigley
Brisco
Raila
Firthary
Estumate Bortih
Benim
Riva
Mess Millan Hospital
Ft Wee
Nevers
Ethel Jarcettry
Candleris
Sad Arta
Gardner Iyrenue
Howie Rebukes Air Attorneys in Court Martial
In a tense court martial, General Howze warned both sides for bickering during cross examination of Lieutenant Commander Rosendahl related to the Shenandoah disaster. Defense objections over valve failures drew no concessions as Heid prepared to continue cross examination.
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Washington
Willowm Michell
Sterda
Robert L. Howze
Howse
Army
Notter
Charles M. Rosendahl
Fenior
Shenandoah
Peank Ti. Reid
Sale Nots
Détenke
Alien Gullian
Heid
Rosendall
Middle West
Roland G. Meyer
Mitchell
Virginian Held as N and W Competitor in Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on Virginian Railway as a significant Norfolk and Western competitor. Virginian officials H Hux and A M Anait testified about documents and business proportions with Norfolk, arguing to adjust competition terms. Also Wesleyan College trustees discussed a winter meeting with a report due factory.
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Virginian
Norfollk
Weateen
Interstate Comblence Commission
H. Hux
Proaldune Ec Tie
Ginian
Crost
M. Anait
Intvaineing & Sécare
Rele
Adsl
Hig Railroad
H. Z. Warner
Norfolk
Cammieslon
Lemne
Portilsslor
Mika Adjustmenta
Hume
Wesle Tan Triste
Boar of Trustees
Wesleyan College
Pots Hill
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Pierre
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Frolley
South Dakota Supreme Court
South Dakota
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Otto Bismarck
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Brancaens
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Prevident Caoliére
Cal
Boole
Philadelphia
Ndt
Lincoln Andrewe
Sorretacs
Chamber of Commerce
Htilad
HEA
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Ras Ie Tien
Penne
Tinehnt
Nisht
Petkegs
Watt
Lewis
W. W. Ingils
Anethrielte
Messatiating
Scranton
Trichot
Offex
Inelis
Pmp Murray
Imeecnational
Absanci
Aviation Fight For New Congress
Orion
Virginia Capes
Kip
Alice Jones
Maur
Jattee Mors Mauney
Selie
Lis
Myrringe
Asual
Pslansk
Alan
Albon
Wew Doadangna
Stishmart
J Dwyer
Fawcett
Brazil
Calon Fawcett
Hacks
Malet
Mirvell
Mate Grong
Todian Rutiety
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Aline
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Trdhey
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Bueie
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Tadinus
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