Denby Defends Approval of Oil Leases
Denby defended the approval of oil leases as Charleston joined the nation in a final tribute to Woodrow Wilson. The day featured martial salutes fired by guards, memorial services in the Boar Theatre, and solemn public observances across the city. Governor Morgan and other officials attended as citizens paused in work to honor the late wartime leader.
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Charleston
Nation
Woodrow Wilson
Paul &. Ney
Harfeaton
United States
Navy
Marine
Woodrow Wilson Honored in Quiet Nation Farewell
Washington mourned as Woodrow Wilson was laid to rest in Bethlehem chapel with a long vigil by Dr. Grayson and a quiet home service. A stream of flowers, mourners, and dignitaries filled the route and rooms, while Mrs. Wilson and her daughters kept vigil above. The service featured a pastor's tender tribute and the tolling clock in a solemn end to a historic presidency.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Grayson
Bethlehem Chapel
Woodrow
Sks
Guard of Honor
Ang
Coolidge
West
Lext
Ute
Woodrow Wheson
White House
Band Resents Germans Slur In Embassy Standoff At War Start
At the German embassy on Massachussetts Avenue two taxi drivers tied a flag to a wooden strip and fastened it to a column as workers gathered on a terrace. The scene occurred during patriotic memorials as tension rose after Woodrow Wilson declared a state of war. An upper photo shows interior memorial exercises at Kearsé theatre with Chaplain Swann and officials including Governor E F Morgan and Senator W E Chilton.
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Boars Theater
Naan
Po Binaing Sunigny
Woodrow Wilson
F."morgan
West Virginia
Charleston
American Legion
Te. ¥. Morgen
United States
Willamb. Chilton
Lon H. Kelly
G. Blue
KR. W. Lilly
Harry Swann
PF. Brown
Cluts
William W. Werte
John Britton
Chesapeake and Potomar
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America
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Mateurious
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Germany
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Benny Flas
Pines
Kearsé Theatre
The
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Virginia Department of the American Legion
F. W. Brown
William E.chilton
E. F. Morgan
Fred C. Blue
Bare
Cornwell
Horton
Frazier
Priddy
Wilson Eulogy at University by Bryan in Tuscatmosa
A fragmented obituary note recalls a Wilson eulogy delivered by Bryan at the university. It references Wilson and associates, describing public figures and a ceremony with personal remembrances, amid unclear terms and local identifiers.
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Wilson
Bryan
Secret Pact Denial Report At Paris Sparks Debate
Readable fragments indicate The Associated Press report that Lloyd George and Clemenceau discussed a potential agreement on the Allied occupation of a disputed region. The piece notes reactions in the French assembly and foreign office denials, with reference to published memoranda and press coverage.
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Wilson
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Rhine
Lloyd George
Tha Agsoelated Press
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Escapade at Normand-Dines Raises Court Suspicion
Fragmentary OCR describes a case involving Normand and Dines, with references to Irene Ta Ohare, Denver, UNL, and writer Tinby. The piece hints at a legal or social dispute tied to a New Year period, with unclear details and dates.
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Crean
Irene Ta
Ohare
Aerters
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MG Henrie
Ines
Denver
Evacuations Complete as Vera Cruz Falls Under Rebels
Mexico City dispatch reports the evacuation of Vera Cruz by the de la Huerta insurgents has been completed without incident and the city is back under civilian control. Consul Wood expects federal troops to assume command, noting ships departed Vera Cruz and the harbor area. The situation remains unclear to American officials regarding final destinations and exact casualties.
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Alent
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Obregon
Mexico
Consul Wood
Canaul Wood
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Federil Truope
Conaular
Youth Confesses Slaying Canton Telephone Operator
Wooster authorities say a youth confessed to killing a Canton telephone operator. The suspect, identified as a local resident, led investigators from Wooster to Canton for further examination after his arrest and hospital treatment. The case involves preliminary details of the operator’s death and the suspect’s alleged actions last night.
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Canton
Wooster
Green Opposes Secretary Mellon Surtax Cut in 1930 Debate
Washington on February 6 1930 Chairman Green of the House Ways and Means Committee spoke against Secretary Mellon’s plan to halve the 50 percent maximum surtax though he would back reporting the treasury tax bill with Republicans. Green warned the wealthy may evade taxes yet urged any plan to tax them more fairly, noting international comparisons and urging a 35 percent ceiling. A meeting of the Ways and Means Committee was convened for tomorrow to vote on reporting the bill.
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Green
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mellon
Morrow
Treasury
T. S. Adams
Toon Party
Adams
Canada
England
Ways and Means
Naval head in wire explains moot question
Washington dispatch summarizes Secretary Denby defending naval oil reserve leases amid demand for his resignation. The article notes three back questions answered, asserting leases legal and beneficial to government, and that transfer from Interior was legal. Senate committee hearings and pressure from Michigan citizens frame ongoing political struggle.
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NAVAL
WIRE
Washington
Denby
Naval Oil Reserver
Naval ‘Ncretary
Interior Department
Thamsélves
Congress
Taft Stricken With Indigestion After Illness
Washington February 6 Chief Justice Taft suffered a bout of indigestion. Under physician Dr. Thomas A. Claytor Taft lies in bed with illness though his condition is improving. He canceled a New York and New Haven trip and will miss the funeral of Woodrow Wilson as he rests and recuperates while awaiting the Supreme Court reassembly.
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Washington
Fen
Thomas A. Claytor
Tatt
Tatt Wan Able To Attend the Tuneral of Wooraw Wilean
Nety York
New Havens
Tomorrayy
Supreme Court
Dellvery
Claytor
Taft
Free Local Residents Of Ten Month Jail
Lyda Fisher and G T Gilespie of Charleston were sentenced to ten months in jail by Judge George W DeClintle US District Court. The federal circuit appeal questioned if a single judge could split sentences on different counts. The appellate court ruled that judgments for any indictment counts must be entered as a single sentence.
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G.T. Gilespie
Charleston
Judea
George W. DeClintle
States District Court
Federal Client Court of Appeals
Rhinnon
Federal Circuit Court
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