Woods Nomination to Interstate Commerce Commission
The Senate confirmed Gyrus E. Woods of Pennsylvania to the Interstate Commerce Commission by a 49 to 28 vote after a bitter three day debate. The nomination drew opposition over regional freight-rate concerns and Woods’ declared nonparticipation in lake cargo cases.
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Washington
Jan. Pepe
Senate
Pegeutcu
E. Woods
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spain
Japan
Woods
Shenega
Sinaia
Ees
Reed
Keystone State
Thomas F. Woodlock
New York
Richard V. Taylor
Alabama
Mellon
Woodlock
Taylor
Coolidge
Pepper
Rep
Commerce Commission
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Goff
W. Va
Willis
Dem
Neely
Vania
British defense force to guard Shanghai concession
London reports the Shanghai defense force to protect the British concession in Shanghai. Major General John Duncan will command about 12,000 troops, including the Thirteenth and Fourteenth British infantry brigades and the Twentieth Indian infantry brigade, with artillery. He will sail for China immediately following World War I service in Gallipoli and Eastern Europe.
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London
China
Shanghai
John Duncan
Duncan
Gallipoli
Europe
Far East
Portsmouth
Coldstream Guards Regiment
Kinfauns Castle
Kildonan Castle
Minnesota
Megantic
Herminius
King
Gasoline tax up to 3 cents eyed to cover Ohio deficit
Ohio budget tensions rise as state auditors push for an emergency law raising gasoline tax from two to three cents per gallon. The move aims to add over $6 million a year to state revenue to avert a projected $22 million deficit by December 31, 1928, with highway funding kept separate from general funds.
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Columbus
Treasury
Joseph T. Tracy
Senate
Chester C. Bolton
Venancy
Harry D. Silver
General Revenue
Silver
Chaplin Expected Tax Lien Reduction Talks Continue
In Washington on January 24, Charlie Chaplin faced a $600,000 tax lien on funds in New York banks. His attorneys and government officials held two conferences and offered to post bond to release the lien, with further negotiations planned. No action was taken to lift liens on Chaplin’s California funds.
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Washington
Charlie Chaplin
New York
Chaplin
California
Gulf Coast League Renamed to Texas Valley Twonaces
The six Gulf Coast League club owners vote to rename the league to the Texas Valley Twonaces and begin the season. Cities represented include Brownsville Harlingen Edinburg Corpus Christi Laredo and Mission.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas Valley Twonaces
Brownsville
Harlingen
Edinburg
Corpus Christie
Laredo
Mission
Women Gain Vote in Southern Ohio Episcopal Convention
At the fifty third annual convention of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, Rev Carl Stridsberg argued women act by expediency not idealism. Delegates amended Article 4 to replace laymen with lay delegates, granting women a five year voting vote in diocesan affairs. Bishop Vincent announced possible sale of St Pauls Cathedral and other church property valued at 250000 dollars when trustees deem expedient.
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Carl, Stridsberg
Church of the Ascent
Protestant Episcopal Church of
Southern Ohio
Christ Church
TSS
Mortimer Matthews
Glendale
Stridsberg
Dideacon B. H. Reinheimer
E. F. Chauncey
Columbus
St. Paul's Cathedral
Vincent
City Plans 7.96 Million Improvement Program for Roads and Sewers
City officials and the Finance Committee discussed a planned improvement program totaling about 7.96 million for roads with 800 thousand for sewer projects. Key streets eyed include East Third Street Columbia Avenue Erie Avenue and Madison Road extension among others with several grade elimination proposals. A winded viaduct on Harrison Avenue and widening East Fifth Street were considered with a potential 1928 completion. Col Sherrill and Fred Schneller to draft a definite annual list. bond purchases of about 4 million possible in spring pending Board of Linking Fund Trustees approval.
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East Third Street
Columbia Avenue
Erie Avenue
East Hyde Park
Ninth Street
Broadway
Sycamore
Liberty Street
Main
Highland
Madison Road
Central Parkway
Baymiller Street
Woodburn Avenue
Reading Road
Hamilton Avenue
McMicken Avenue
Harrison Avenue
East Fifth Street
Col. Sherrill
Fred Schneller
Charles O. Rose
Finance Committee
Linking Fund Trustees
Elmhurst Place
Frank Shipley
Denver Judge Ben Lindsey Ousted by Colorado Supreme Court
Colorado Supreme Court orders Ben L Lindsey removed from the Denver Juvenile Court after a 3 to 2 vote citing gross negligence in the 1924 precinct election. Lindsey, who plans a rehearing, says he will fight the ruling as the County Commissioners may appoint his successor if rehearing fails. The case follows disputes over Lindsey’s election and the death of his opponent wife.
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Denver
iNegal
Colorado Supreme Court
Ben L. Lindsey
Lindsey
Associated Press
Inne Presidetuare Beaver
Graham
Supreme Court
Ku Klux Klan
High Tribunal
Denver District Court
Knoxville
Tenn
Denver Ecitizens
Loveland Child Burns to Death
Lulu May Gilley two year old daughter of Otis Gilley laborer of Todd street Loveland died after her clothing caught fire from papers placed in a coal stove by the child while the mother was away at the grocery. Neighbors and Dr Haarlammertz aided before she died within a half hour. The body will be sent to Hazeldreen Ky for burial.
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Lulu May Gilley
Otis Gilley
Todd Street
Loveland
Lulu May
Election officers fined after false vote return in May primary
In Pittsburgh on January 24, James A. Battles and Iss Bess Camby election officers were convicted of making a false return of the vote in a May primary legislative contest. They were fined 100 dollars, costs, and paroled for one year. Two female clerks were acquitted. all four denied conspiracy.
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Pittsburgh
James A. Battles
Iss Bess Camby
Election Board
Merace Ulli UIULAUL RUINING U S CNATOR
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and phrases including Merace Ulli UIULAUL and references to the United States Senate. Content is garbled with no clear event, date, or identifiable actions sufficiently supported for a full news item.
FERVID BATTLE BREAKS LOOSE IN CONGRESS
Congress sees renewed push to modify the Volstead act and a national referendum proposal. Senator Edge introduces a measure to hold a nationwide vote on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment or altering the Volstead act. Senator Edwards seeks to bar use of denatured industrial alcohol for beverages. Representative McLeod calls for a House inquiry into enforcement.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Wadsworth
Rep
N. Y
Edge
N. J
Ohio River to Reach 59 Feet in Cincinnati Tomorrow
The Ohio River is expected to rise to 59 feet in Cincinnati tomorrow, with several Ohio cities already experiencing flooding. Authorities warn residents to take precautions as floodwaters threaten homes and infrastructure.
Ohio River flood disrupts train service in Columbus area
Damaged dispatch notes small overall impact yet business districts and residents faced disruption as Ohio River flooding hampered rail service. Forewarned cities briefly described with earlier notices and cautious warnings circulating among merchants and locals.
Cincinnati Chamber backs Let Know Cincinnati demo and displays
Chamber directors won commitments from James M. Hutton and Robert A. Taft to another term and planned a February 18 to 23 public education event. The decentralized exhibit will showcase Cincinnati made products in store windows and public displays to highlight the city’s diversified assets and future prosperity.
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Chamber of Commerce
James M. Hutton
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
Chamber
Mexican Oil Dispute Escalates Over Wells Ban
U S government reports Mexico has canceled drilling permits for American oil firms refusing new law terms. Many firms lack wells or rights, while 88 percent of production affiliates oppose the law. Arbitration discussed but no decision. concerns about compensation and protocol hinder progress.
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Washington
Jan
State Department
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Ohio River Flood Up to Fifty Nine Feet in Cincinnati
Cincinnati experiences rising floodwaters from the Ohio River with debris and driftwood. Officials predict crest near 59 feet tomorrow morning as autos are submerged and residents brace for continued high water. Relief plans form as city agencies coordinate with social welfare groups and the Red Cross for potential emergencies.
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Ohio River
Cincinnati
W. C. Devereaux
United States
Pittsburg
East End
Union Levee
Little Miami
Ohio
Broadway
Council of Social Agencies and
Community Chest
Otto W. Davis
Col. Sherrill
Grover C. Smith
Henrietta B. Utz
Department of Public Welfare
Ralph Rogan
Ben Lamson
Eva. Sage
The
Red Cross
Alice Richard
Emma
Marietta Flood Delivers News by Boat as Presses Roll
In Marietta Ohio residents on upper floors received papers by rowboat deliveries while the Ohio River flood inundated most of the business and parts of the residential district. The Marietta Register office stood at the water line as the city faced rising tides and scarce dry ground.
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Marietta
Pomeroy
Ironton
Portsmouth
Movistar
Ohio
East Liverpool
Marietta Register Office
Straggt
Cale Hawatar
Pomeroy, CO
Ohio River
Eight immortals chosen for Western Hills High School windows
Board of Education votes to replace Wilson Edison Columbus Shakespeare with Lincoln Washington Jefferson Franklin Nightingale Pasteur Gutenberg Socrates for eight windows. Florence Nightingale may be replaced by Clara Barton if her name cannot fit. Edison receives little support as his work is seen as building on others.
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Lincoln
Washington
Jefferson
Franklin
Nighingale
Pasteur
Gutenberg
Socrates
Western Hills High School
Board of Education
Wilson
Edison
Columbus
Shakespeare
Florence Nightingale
Johannes Gensfleisch
Clara Barton
Red Cross
Florence
Huntington Faces Crisis as Ohio River Rises
Huntington West Virginia braces for flood as the Ohio River climbs toward a crest of 53 feet with dozens of families displaced. Other cities report receding rivers while Wheeling suspends and then resumes classes. gas supply falters at Point Pleasant as Red Cross and local groups aid the homeless.
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Huntington
W. Va
Ohio
Point Pleasant
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Red Cross
Parkershare
Flood Swells Forcing 150 Portsmouth Families
About 150 families in Portsmouth's east end were forced from their homes as flood waters continued a slow but steady rise into other city areas. Authorities warned residents and prepared evacuation measures as the river overflow crested.
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Portsmouth
Boots Boats Autos and Trains Used to Reach Columbus
Boats rowboats automobiles trains and interurban cars enable Southern Ohio residents to reach Columbus. J D Chamberlain editor of the Marietta Register arrived after an all night trip rowing a skiff to the Ohio River Bridge then walked into Williamstown W Va and rode a car through water to a road between Williamstown and Parkersburg where he left the car and walked over a ridge to a Parkersburg traction car as floodwaters bogged the lowlands.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. D. Chamberlain
Marietta Register
Associated Ohio Dailies
Second
Putnam Streets
Williamstown
Parkersburg
Not Going Home Just Yet Carol Confides in Paris Interview
Prince Carol of Rumania says he is not returning home yet and declines to discuss rumors of abdication. He dined with reporters at the Sorbonne following a lecture by Prof. Iorga, and he avoided Balkan politics while commenting on travel and the weather. He noted Italy as a pleasant country this season.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Austen Chamberlain
Carol
Paris
Prince Carol of Rumania
Associated Press
Nicholas Iorga
University of
Bucharest
Riviera
Neuilly
Rumania
Rumaria
Italy
Helen
Princess Helen
Michael
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