Senate to Continue Quest at Secret Session on Telegraph Wires
The Senate committee pressed to reveal more in the Western Union and Postal Telegraph scandal but yielded no sensational findings. Washington Post publisher Edward B. McLean and figures linked to Francis H. McAdoo were mentioned as ongoing testy probes and secret sessions resumed with more telegrams reviewed.
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Washington
Senate
Amore
Gil
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal’ Telegraph
Smallpox Cases Rise in City as Health Officials Split
Two new smallpox cases were reported in the city. Dr F G Lohan the health commissioner said there is no need yet to bar unvaccinated people from public gatherings. A church committee led by Rev F S Brown urged vaccination proofs and city officials prepared a conference with health authorities to review actions.
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City
Wertz
F. G. Lohan
City Health Earnmistloner
W. W W. Werte
Bream Memorial Church
W. W. Wertz
Lohan
Werla
Kwalen
Heal Au
Health Department
Taro
Bleiey Avenue
Angong
Crescent Road
Hondurans Agree to 48 Hour Truce
Reports from New Orleans state that Carlos Largos and General Vicente Tosta leaders of opposing sides in Honduras have agreed to a 48 hour armistice. The truce follows a political crisis after a disputed presidential vote and a later declaration of dictatorship.
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Orlyans
Carlos Largos
Lopes Gutierres
Honduras
Vicente Tosta
Ar. Par
Idea Congress
Vdacitie
Gusterrox
Tiburen Carlas Ope
Thetéupan
Gulterres
Surrogate Rejects Jury View In Will Controversy
Jurors wept but surrogate not impressed as Pelletrenu questions verdict in the will case of importer George Be Nicholas. The jury had overturned the will and exposed infighting among heirs, while Pelletrenu argued the jury verdict should not bind the surrogate's ruling.
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Pelletronu
George Be Nicholas
Greavenor Nipholan
Pelletrenu
Putnam Road 2 Amendments Bonds Approved in Taxes
Putnam road bond issue of 60 000 carried by a safe majority in the district near Charleston and Buffalo. The Charleston chamber of commerce aided the effort. one precinct opposed the bonds by a small margin. Separate note from Washington reports two major amendments added to the ravens bill after debate.
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Putnam Road
Buffalo
Ruwo
Putnam’ County
Ward Sond
Charlestor
Ohio River
Point Pleasant
Kanawha County
Sulu
Putnam
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
WADOO TO FIGHT FOR OHIO VOTES
Columbus Ohio February 8 William G McAdoo enters his name for delegates to the Democratic National convention in Ohio. The telegraphic authority shows Wilber D Wilkins of Cleveland to enter his name as received by Secretary of State Brown from McAdoo today. McAdoo has announced his candidacy and declared the contest for delegates.
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Columbus
William G. McAdvo
Wilber D. Wilkin
Cleland
Brown
McAdoo
Ant
Uace
Reed Decries Bonafide Candidacy in Missouri Letter
Breckenridge Long claims United States Senator James A Reed is not a bona fide candidate for the Tremontaine presidential nomination. He alleges a scheme by William Randolph Hearst Charles J. Murphy and George Brenna to switch delegates to back McAdoo. The letter, released by McAdoo supporters, follows Reed’s failed bid for the nomination.
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ST. Wollis
Breckenridge Long
Green Terri
Moberly
Democratic State Committee
United States
James A. Feed
Willam Randealph Hearat
Charles J. Murphy
New York
George Brenna
Chicago
William Cites
McAdoo
Bong
Reed
Mechanism Cuts Into Old Fundamentals of Education
Washington February 26 an appropriation of 1 6 million for continuing the trans continental air mail service restored to the treasury the hostence appropriation bill by the senate appropriation committee in report today to the senate. The house had failed to provide the appropriations which would continue the air mail between New York and San Francisco via Chicago and Omaha. Chicago February 26 the typewriter and adding machine have led decisions the importance of the three Rs reading writing arithmetic. C L Reid superintendent of Youngstown Ohio schools told the annual convention of the department of superintendents of the National Educational Association today. He warned that with the decreased emphasis on former fundamentals and the rise of mechanical substitutions the greatest loss would be in the power of independent choice.
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Washington
Pab
Treasury
Nenate
SIH
Senate
House
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Omaha
Bi Ae
Methany
Java
Fen
Youngatown
Oho
Department of Superintendants
National Educational Associution
Hela
Plan to Protest Boost in Phone Rates Grows
Public Service Commission opens hearing on a proposed rate increase by Cheka penko & Petomat Telephone. Gretz Clarkson testify as executives outline company finances and projected earnings while protestors and local attorneys cross examine. A five member committee will craft actions and appoint expert accountants to review the books.
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Harry Greta
W. O R. Clarkson
Chekapenko & Petomat
Washington
Public Service Commission
Clarkson
Elve
WL D. Hummel
Etty Ane Nestor
Charleston
Mmnmel
Tmeetlng
Waralka
Aubmit
Doge Ti
Levine, Generattorney
George R. Wiles
Gumminsian
Jnavesse
Sudiman Janes i Devine
Ernest D. Lewis
Birk
Stathaee
Public Service Cantaurasion
Falls Return to Home on Ranchheadline
Thy PARC Texas Fel 26 former Secretary of the Interior Albert 8 Fall accompanied by Mrs Tall returned to televic home at Three Rivers NM after several days at West residences in El Paso. He seemed much improved in wellness and hinted at plans to move into a new home on his ranch where improvements have been underway for years. Physicians advised caution and he will not grant interviews, preferring close friends.
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Thy Parc
Texas
Albert
Fall
Sirs
Televic Wome
Three Rivers
Il Paso
Clarke forms new Klan order in Atlanta meeting
At a crowded Atlanta gathering, Gay Feb 18, former imperial glebs Wilward Young outlined reviving Ku Klux Klan principles. About 360 klansmen voted to establish the new order called the Knights of the Mystic Klavern. Delegates from Maryland Ohio New Jersey Connecticut Repucks Missouri Kansas Alabama Tennessee Georgia North Carolina and Colorado attended. The resolution passed 160 to 4.
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Atlanta
Wilward
Ku Klux Klan
Mratic
Maryland
Otio
New Jersey
Connecticu
Hooper Will Not Seek Reelection as Railroad Board Chairman
Ben Wy dtonper of the United States railroad labor board announced Hooper will not run again for chairman. Hooper has held the post for two years, succeeding J. H. Barton, with a plan to appoint a new chairman in April.
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United States
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Frd
Ben Wy Dtonper
United States Railroad Labor Board
Chatriiin Hooper
Lee
Hieetloa
Afr
Flooper Hau
Jah
Barton
Santa Barbara Forest Fire Destroys Home In Edge of City
A blazing forest fire on the edge of Santa Barbara destroyed a home in the Motlecite district and threatened nearby properties. Firefighters aided residents as flames spread toward Port Horpely area, with efforts ongoing to control the blaze and protect surrounding neighborhoods.
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Santa Barbara
Call
Santa Berhure
Lommit
Santi Barbitya
Albavadabte
Horpely
Ballplayer II Found Dead on Rail Tracks
A cryptic report states Ballplayer II was found dead on railroad tracks near Pittsburgh. The decapitation mention appears garbled. authorities are investigating a possible murder or accidental death as a probable cause.
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Ratl
Convicted Woman Captured After Prison Break
Gladys Kile, 22, escaped from Dedinna woman's prison in Indianapolis and was recaptured after a body was found at the prison. Miss Louise Richards, a teacher and matron, was killed in the incident. Detctives arrested Kile as she left a downtown taxi after arranging to meet a man.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gladys Kile
Allan Katherine
Ned
Dedinna
Louise Richards
Lynn
Ying
Seppet
Detec-Tiven
Brison
Mies Ritherdi
Holies Hendenartere
Tne
Memorial Service for Harding to be Held in Washington
A joint memorial service for the late President Harding will be held in Washington with President Coolidge and Supreme Court justices in attendance. The program includes prayers by Rev. J Shers Montgomery and Rev. J J Mulry, a State Department address, a benediction, and a Marine Band performance. The event will be broadcast via radio and telecast.
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Washington
House
Harding
Radii
Iveter
Laiany Wear
Haskell Resigns From Oil Firm
W Yori Feb 26 Charnex No Haskell farmer governor of Okla hom resigned as chairman of the Middle States GN corporation due to changes.
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W Yori
Charnex No Haskell
Oklahom
Middle States
Millerand Says Ruhr Occupation Is Means Not Aim
Paris December 25 President Millerand stated the occupation of the Ruhr is a means to secure payment of claims and evacuation of the region. He emphasized France seeks settlement and evacuation rather than conquest, urging simultaneous dates for payment and withdrawal.
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Millerand
Ruhr
Paris
Del
Paris Chanter of Commerce Tos
Aterly
Sald
Convicts to be Sent to State Prison at Moundsville
Six inmates from the county jail are to be transferred to the state prison at Moundsville. The group includes Henry Sowers and others with sentences ranging from one to seven years. Governor Leonard Wood has received a medal of peace for services to humanity.
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Parkersburg
pSheriff
Cochran Raretvedernoon
Wirden
Carrie NeEltreah
Shadd
Jock Earnest
Frank Anderson
Peart Bitchle
Oon
Manila
Trenara Leonard Wrod
Pape Vlus
Daugherty Resignation Talks Persist At White House
February 27 report from Washington states Attorney General Daugherty's cabinet position remains in doubt after President Coolidge considered his fate. The White House is not offering a clear path forward as negotiations continue amid pressure from both Democratic and Progressive factions and calls for clarity on the attorney general's status.
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UGTON
My. Daugherty
Tran Terther
White House
Macy Frank W. Stearns
Doxe
Fred Af
Wolam Ti Butler
Auaut
Kr. Coolidge
Washington
Fas
Attorne
Podlidee
Natwae
Democrats Y Rongressives
Chicago crime edges in violent year case details
A garbled report describes a murder case tied to a prominent Chicago crime figure. It mentions a defendant, a partner named Albert Stemwedel, and a police line of inquiry with references to a youthful sweetheart and multiple suspects.
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Duror Torata
Starin
Bocketman
Lelimiary
Beck
Ann Man
Beir and Butler Involved in Chattanooga Night Incident
Fragmentary report describes Beir and Butler, with mentions of Philadelphia and a rector, amid police pursuit and car trouble. Details are unclear, but references to a garage, tires, and a possible money incident appear in the scrambled account.
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Sphidadelphia
Beir
Pwhite Dafety Butler
Aekrigg Marine
Chattanooga
Tate
Handite Chising Kallad
Tere
Ely
Usaleinciorn
Whiewer
Tomobie
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Edward B. McLean
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Joan Fak
Lenroot
Melonnato Beach
Welah
Montana
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Hays
McLean Winckapt
Wheather
Frapvis Mc
Adovia
Francis H. McAdoo
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William G. McAdoo
No York
Miller and
Et 7 Hwan
Wardmaan Bark
Hev. F. & Brown
Thomas Cairns
Emmett ‘Thaxton Est Counelimen
John Morgay
Farmer Couneilman
Howard Vorrett
Stacey Whitehurst
W. L. Price
B.C. Peter
Bream
Bream Church Was. Protested By the Committal and Ue
Huftato Aletrice
TM Presinet
Kanawhe
Milly
Wadoo
Ohio
Hearst-Murphy
Air Mail Service
Gretz and
Wit Picture Growth
Devane
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Interior
Clarke
NEW Klan Order
Knights of the Mystic Clan
Hooper
Niwkpapton
Ats Ghicaio
Fok
Mra
Dirdia Avery Coonley Ward
Acwatiper Wiman Aid Maname Ont Mutor
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Sunday Gazette
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Charleston Gazette
Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Hughes
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