Harding Influence Backed for Navy Spending Push
Washington Feb 25 The influence of resident elect Harding backed the Senate Naval Affairs Committee majority plan to enlarge navy funding by 100 million dollars while the House shows indifference if the Senate bill passes. Harding reportedly desires continuation of current naval construction with few cuts. Borah’s disarmament plan faces uncertain fate in the Senate.
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Washington
Associated Es
Harding
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
House
Senate
Senate Naval Committee
Warding
Borah
Idaho
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Borahy
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Whit Saturday and Sunday
Wyoming forecast calls for Whit Saturday with cooler conditions in the northeast portion on Sunday. chances of a further drop in temperatures are noted as cold air moves in from the north.
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Wyoming
Owls leader Talbot arrested on Mann Act charges
John Talbot supreme president of the Order of Owls and a South Bend attorney was arrested in Indiana on a Mann Act violation and conspiracy charge. Pearl Bagley of Topeka said she was lured to South Bend and subjected to abuses at an Owl hospital described as a "house of fear" before escaping and seeking sheriff protection. Pearl Spangler, head nurse at the Owl hospital, was also arrested. both were released on $5,000 bonds.
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Outh Bend
Ind
John Talbot
Supreme President
Order of Owls
South Bend
Mias
Pearl Bagley
Topeka
Kan
Owl Hospital
Talbot
Pearl Spangler
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McLane Unseated in Corrupt Practices Case
The House voted 161 to 121 to unseat Patrick McLane of Scranton Democratic representative for alleged corrupt practices and election frauds. John R. Farr, Republican, from Scranton, was declared duly elected and entitled to the seat.
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Ashington
Patrick McLane
Scranton
Pennsylvania
House
Committee On Elections
John R. Farr
McLane
Irish Guerrillas Triumph in Herce Ambush Against Constabulary
An ambush at Macroom on the Macroom Ballyvourney road sparked a fierce engagement as about a hundred guerrillas attacked police units. The road was mined and obstructed, forcing the police to dismount. The clash lasted until auxiliaries neared Macroom with many casualties reported on both sides. Local residents were ordered indoors as bodies were transported to town.
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IORK
Associated Press
Macroom
Ireland
Coolavoikig
Ballyvourney
Kit stills revealed in Asaer Wyoming distilling case
Sheriff Lee Martin found an improvised still resembling an old globe lamp with a tea kettle and a cuspidor used to brew illicit liquor. Cruz Jurado, son of the south, is jailed awaiting trial in county court.
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Asper
Wyo
Lee Martin
Cruz Jurado
Sunny South
Whitney Banker's Ashes to Travel to Switzerland
One half of the ashes of H. A. Whitney, a Sheridan banker who died here years ago, will be taken to Switzerland soon while the other half remains in Sheridan.
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Sheridan
Wyo
H. A. Whitney
Switzerland
League of Nations Considers Disarmament Step
The council of the League of Nations sets a plan to ratify the traffic in arms convention from St Germain signed with Austria and to form a temporary commission for armament reduction chaired by Reno Viviani. It notes verification of military information requires covenant amendment and orders ongoing study by a permanent military commission.
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ARIS
Associated Press
Council of the
League of Nations
League Assembly
St. Germain
Reno Viviani
France
Assembly of the League of Nations
League
Damage at Hotel Crillon Tied to Doughboy Guards
New York reports state that 200 American guards at the Hotel Crillon in Paris caused about 625 dollars in damage each to carpets and floors. Hotel manager Henry Dequis blamed hobnailed shoes worn by the guards, noting 650,000 francs to replace carpets and 5,000,000 francs to restore the premises.
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New York
Crillion
American Peace Commission
Paris
Henry Dequis
House of Representatives
Wilson
Hotel Crillion
M. Dequis
Harding urges wholly American administration in Jacksonville
President Harding spurs unity across sections and parties during a Jacksonville visit, pledging an administration that speaks to all America. He urges personal cooperation at a chamber luncheon and a Masonic ceremony, stressing nationality, patriotism, and closer Latin American trade ties.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Hlect Harding
America
Chamber of Commerce
Harding
Florida
Ohio
Soviet Defies French Government at Gennevilliers Plant Takeover
Paris Feb 25 The first bid to sovietize a large French electrical works at Gennevilliers failed as workers stayed away and police repulsed a bridge crossing attempt. Communists claim victory though no one was hurt. Gendarmes patrol the site as workers chant the Internationale and prepare to return to work Tuesday. Louis Loucheur backs the plant's builders and the General Electric company seeks new staff.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Gennevilliers
Louis Loucheur
Seine
General E Electrical Society
Largest cut date ordered in forges of UP
Union Pacific posts bulletins announcing the largest curtailment in its history. The order takes effect Wednesday with five days’ notice, 465 workers to be laid off, and shops already closed in some locations. Rumors of Armstong Kansas closures circulate while Cheyenne reportedly fares better.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Armstrong
Kan
Cheyenne
Bereavement for Sixty Descendants in Cheyenne Nonagenarian
Mrs. Elizabeth Ewing Whetstone who died here in her ninety third year is survived by sixty descendants: six children twenty six grandchildren twenty seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She nearly lost sight years ago but later gained second sight and read without glasses the day before her death. Elizabeth Ewing Whetstone was born November 26 1830 near Marietta Ohio and died February 1 after forty year marriage to Jacob Whetstone.
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Elizabeth Ewing Whetstone
Marrietta
Elizabeth Ewing
Jacob Whetstone
Senate Fails To Agree On Soldier Bonus Bill
The Senate Finance Committee failed to accept the cash soldier bonus today while supporting the War Risk Insurance and compensation benefits bill. Republicans warn the cash bonus would strain the treasury, with $1.4 billion minimal cost cited. supporters argue funds would come in two years as economies materialize.
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Ashington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Congress
Finance Committee
Smoot
Utah
Thomas
Colorado
McCumber
North Dakota
Mexican Rail Strike Fails to Tie Roads
In Mexico City on February 25 trains ran across all railroads as over 125000 workers walked out. Strike breakers were volunteers and soldiers with prior experience, and except for a few cases, schedules stayed reasonably regular.
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Mexico City
Bank Clerk Dalton Linked to Multi-State Bond Heist
New York reports three robberies including a $35,000 haul from Connecticut Screen on West 28th Street and a Broadway jewelry theft worth $20,000. In Chicago a 17 year old bank clerk facing $772,000 in Liberty bonds is sought with $25,000 offered for recovery.
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York
New York
Connecticut Screen Company
West 28Th Street
Broadway
Bowery
Hicago
William Dalton
Great Northern Trust Company
Alhough
Dalton
Ottawa
Ill
Cary
Dial
South Carolina
I. M. Landis
Denver Lawyers Condemn Judge Lindsey In Contempt Ruling
The Denver Bar Association adopted a unanimous resolution denouncing Judge Ben B Lindsey for refusing to pay a 500 dollar contempt fine after he declined to testify in a murder trial claiming he could not betray a child. Lawyers said he dishonors Colorado and its people by acting above the law and proclaiming himself a martyr.
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ENVER
Ben. B. Lindsey
Denver Juvenile Court
Denver Bar Association
Lindsey
Colorado
Young Americans Set Sail in Search of Diamond Deposits
Two American explorers sail from New York for British Guiana to locate a legendary diamond chimney. Led by Harvard graduate William J. LaVarre Jr, they join James MacDonald and Dudley Lewis with Smithsonian and Harvard backing for a yearlong jungle expedition to map deposits and study wildlife and aboriginal life.
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New York
South America
British Guiana
Georgetown
Paris
Harvard University
Smithsonian Institute of Washington
William J. LaVarre, Jr
Harvard
James MacDonald
Lima
Ohio
Dudley Lewis
Springfield
Mass
Smithsonian Institute
Uberaba
LaVarre
Central America
Andes
Hero of Night Flight Knight En Route to Cheyenne
Mah a Feb 25 pilot Jack Knight hero of the first trans continental air mail flight reached Omaha on his way back to his wife in Cheyenne Knight praised the outlook for night air service and offered several suggestions to make night flying feasible and successful
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Maha
Jack Knight
Omaha
Cheyenne
Knight
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