Senate Reconsiders Stone Nomination to Supreme Court
The Senate, in executive session, sent back the nomination of Attorney General Stone to the Judiciary Committee at Curtis request. Stone is expected to appear before the committee next Wednesday to address attempts to indict Senator Wheeler of Montana, with Stone’s allies denying any improper motive.
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Beginning of End for Forbes Trial in Chicago
Jan. 28. Closing arguments for the defense began in the veterans bureau conspiracy trial. Randolph Laughlin, for J. W. Thompson, urged acquittal citing alleged changes in Mortimer's testimony. Prosecution led by Ralph H. Potter sought a guilty verdict with John H. Crim to deliver final remarks.
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Humphrey Named For Trade Body
Washington January 26 Former House member from Washington D C Dlam EB Humphrey was nominated by President Coolidge to a member of the federal trade commission, succeeding Gaekill of New Jersey whose term expired. The move signals a reshaping of the independent agency with two other commissions to follow. Honduras urges U S to yield arms and munitions.
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Coroner to Start Probe Into Herrin Fight
Officials plan a coroner led inquiry into the Herrin fight with two versions of events. The death of a young man and three others forms a tangled case that will be examined at jury sessions and then presented in dissembled demonstrations prohibited discussions.
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Ward seeks early marriage to plant garden crops
C L Stemaker, secretary of the late Kann of Children's Guardian, received a ward's plea to marry soon to plant corn and garden crops. The ward argues marrying by July, when she will be 18, would allow a larger harvest, but Stonoker notes the ward should not marry to time her garden plans.
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Advance work on postal bill stalls amid rate fight
Senate advances pay and rate increase bill amid debate over publications rates and second class zone rates. The body approved a one and a quarter cent reading matter rate for publications, cut general rates by a half cent, and considered raising general publication rates, while opposing higher private card rates and several proposed increases.
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New River water-diversion hearing set for Feb 25
Huntington Jan 20 The Eastern States Development Company seeks federal permission to divert New River waters from West Virginia. Major H M Trippe will preside at Bluefield hearing February 25. Decision pending after similar Central Power Company review in Roanoke earlier this month.
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Fiery Cross Beside Raider's Bier Near Urain Wa
The Associated Press reports two men faced trial for the attempt on B Glenn Young see two others linked to Ku Klux activities in Utah. Sheriff Thentas and two others face a murder case as jurors begin hearings. Edward Vorlwa Homer Warren were connected but not regular raider lieutenants walking with Young after a klan meeting. Funeral rites for Young featured a First Baptist setting and a grand display. No demonstrations were permitted at Thomas’s funeral as troops were on stand by.
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Coolidge Seeks Further Economy as Budget Talks Continue
Washington June 26 President Coolidge outlined four years of economy driven by reduced federal spending and tax relief. He said sustained budget harmony could enable further payroll cuts and warned against unnecessary outlays. A surplus forecast for 143K was cited as a basis for no new relief. The meeting of executive and administrative officers was broadcast nationwide. Fire kills one and injures several at Framingham four story hotel.
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Very Few Cast Ballots for President in United Mine Workers Election
INDIANAPOLIS Jan 26 Extremely light voting marked the United Mine Workers officer election held last December official returns show Only 149063 voted for president though the union has over 600000 members J Lowden reelected president with 12620917% while George Voyzey of Illinois had 12844 Philip Murray led for vice president with 12680012% Arley Staples Illinois 66098 For secretary treasurer William Greer 198077 Joseph Nearing Nova Scotia 51085 12% Green resigned to join AFL presidency Thomas Kennedy Illinois appointed to fill Green's term Two year term begins next April International auditors reelect Parkell Granville Is Thomas Holsting and others as international exters Delegates to American Federation of Labor convention Lewis Murray Green Kennedy Farrington Nesbit Mooney and others Were Visinia
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Herriot Warns Rome Hands Off French Politics
Paris debate on Vatican influence erupts as Herriot accuses bishops of attacking republic laws. France may cut Vatican ties as deputies back a policy to keep religion out of state. Bergy and others urge continued Vatican embassy and religious liberties in Alvaca and Lorraine amid tensions.
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Believe Turman Hidden Coin Tale Emerges
New York news reports claim Moe Turman profited nothing from a $2,060,000 scheme yet allegedly hid $250,000. Richard Murphy testified to a $250,000 discrepancy between funds received from investors and payouts. Judge Koenle adjourned the second degree forgery case against Turman until Wednesday.
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Levin Held After Wife Found Dead Near Home
Police hold Levin for alleged involvement in the death of his wife Rachel Levin, found dead near their home. Neighbors recall a quarrel prior to her disappearance, with Levin reportedly leaving the house in the afternoon and not returning. Relatives claimed possible motives and questioned timelines surrounding the spouse’s last hours.
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Cal's Breakfast Discusses Farming Policy Report
A report on President Coolidge's agricultural commission is to be discussed at a White House breakfast conference tomorrow. Senators and representatives from the Senate and House committee chairs, along with Secretary Gere, will review the recommendations for Texas land and settlement prior to adjournment, with a draft to be sent to Congress this week.
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Convict Labor Contract Voided by West Virginia Court
In a Mayville circuit court decision, Judge P D Morris voided contracts allowing use of 490 convicts at the Gordon Shirt company through the state board of control. The ruling held the board failed to advertise the contracts in two newspapers for four weeks as required by law, making the arrangement a trespass on the people's rights and cancelling the agreement. Senator M M Neely led the prosecution since its start, arguing the state owed over $86,000 yearly in losses.
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Heroism Fails to Save Four Lives in Gas Filled Shaft
Four men die in a Columbus shaft during foundation work for a new building. Steel worker Big Bill Murfin makes four descent trips into a caisson to rescue his trapped colleagues but succumbs to gas. Other workers and ambulances respond as details of the accident remain unclear.
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Burns on Stand in Defense of Means
New York January 25 Willigin a Burng former head of the department of justice bureau of investigation testified for the defense in the trial of Washington and others charged with conspiring to hire federal officials. He spoke of long acquaintance with Powell and Means and was questioned about a alleged conference at the Waldorf Astoria hotel involving Mellon Doherty and others. The prosecution objected and the judge sustained, leaving several questions unanswered.
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Trial begins in Geneva for alleged slayer case
Proceedings opened with Warren J. Ginecol presiding over the murder case involving a wife and her mother. The defendant is charged after a complex series of alibis and stories, including claims of self defense and promises made to help obtain goods. The first witness described the supposed threats and the contested confession.
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End Testimony In Maryland Murder Trial
The trial of a man charged with the July 20 1924 murder of Chirence A Parsons at Hagerstown concluded tonight at 10 with the jury sent to jail for the night. The defendant, Mean, testified in his own defense claiming he shot Parsons in self defense after Parsons advanced with an open knife and threatened to kill him. A crowd of local witnesses, mostly nervous, filled the courtroom as the judge presided.
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Bill to curb marriage in divorce courts proposed in legislature
Delegate Street of Barbour County introduced a measure to amend marriage law and curb what he calls prevailing congestion in divorce courts. The bill would require 30 days notice for license applications, raise the license fee to five dollars, ban mixed alien American marriages, and prohibit marriages where the groom is 20 and the bride is 20 or younger. The proposal was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Senate to Act on Child Labor Law
Legislative agenda notes action on a federal constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate child labor and ban employment of anyone under 18. West Virginia senators may debate the measure today, with possible immediate action or committee referral. Also included are proposed reapportionment plans for state senate and house seats, detailing district changes and representation shifts for Kanawha, Harrison, and other counties.
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Railroad Heads Exhibit Joint Plans for Merger of Nickel Plate Roads
Washington January 28 heads of the New York Central Befllmare and Nickel Plate railroad systems presented to interstate commerce commissioners a four system plan to consolidate northeastern rail mileage into four roughly equal belts. Key executives noted tentative Pennsylvania proposals were analyzed, and favored an equal eastern mileage and terminal facilities division, while Pennsylvania argued for a more unified system with stronger control.
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Plan To Probe State Building Needs Probe West Virginia capitol and Morgantown constructions
Plan to form a joint committee to survey state building needs seeks to determine funding gaps for West Virginia University Morgantown and the new state capitol. The move follows budget provisions that omit continuation of the building program and aims to report financial requirements at the next adjourned session.
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