Boom in Wall Street Continues as GM Leads Rally
The New York Stock Exchange opened amid wild demand led by General Motors advancing to a record $187.25 as 3,600,700 shares traded. Mexican Petroleum jumped to $300, brokers rushed to cover shorts while profit-taking trimmed some gains.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
General Motors
Mexican Petroleum
Federal Reserve
Wall Street
Montgomery Ward
General Electric
United States Cast Iron Pipe
New York Central
Hudson Motors
Warsaw car line extension to Western Hills High School debated
After a lengthy hearing, Cincinnati traffic officials review extending the Warsaw streetcar line to Western Hills High School. The street railway company bids eight new buses and five cent fares for pupils, while school board projections estimate 312 to 600 riders daily. Costs cited total 257000 for double track, 207000 for single, plus 37500 for a substation. bus option would cost 88000 for eight buses but may incur annual losses.
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Western Hills High School
Seasongood
Col. Sherrill
Walter A. Draper
Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Draper
Wahl
W. J. Shroder
Russia Seeks New Disarmament Proposals at Geneva
At a Geneva session March 23, Soviet Vice Commissar Maximin Litvinoff announced new Russia disarmament proposals after initial plans were rejected. Debates over immediate disarmament and a proposed general conference dominated talks as German and British delegates clashed, with confusion prompting requests for chair clarification.
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Maximin Litvinoff
M. Litvinoff
Gibson
Hugh S. Gibson
Belgium
Count von Bernstorff
Council of the League
Accused Slayer of Wife Caught in Columbus
Arthur Battelle, 41, charged with first degree murder in the slaying of his wife Minnie, 38, at their Grove City Franklin County home Thursday, was arrested near midnight after a woman identified him when he asked for money to buy food.
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Columbus
Arthur Battelle
Minnie
Grove City
Franklin County
Battelle
Painter Battelle Charged With First Degree Murder
Grove City Ohio March 23 Arthur Battelle a forty one year old painter salesman was charged with first degree murder after his wife a thirty eight year old woman was found beaten to death with a hammer in their home authorities say the body was found in a closet door nailed shut Marshall Puckett seventeen a former boarder is held in connection with the case and a Battelle child said the couple argued over the boy in the house before the slaying.
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Grove City
Arthur Battelle
Battelle
Columbus Pike
Marshall Puckett
Mamma
Lackman Leaves Estate Valued At $376000
A valuation of 376000 was placed on the estate left by Herman W Lackman former Secretary and Treasurer of the Hotel Gibson Company when his widow Charlotte Rockwell Lackman applied to administer it in Probate Court. Lackman died March 4 intestate leaving four sons Herman John Lewis Charles and Elizabeth and the widow at 3 Madison Lane. The estate includes 318000 in personal property and 58000 in real estate.
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Herman W. Lackman
Hotel Gibson Company
Charlotte Rockwell Lackman
Lackman
Herman
John
Lewis
Charles
Elizabeth
Madison Lane
Dusky Damsels Hug Victims Out Of Cash In West End Halls
Police report details a scam dubbed Love Ltd. where two men, Gustav Anderson and William Craig, paid for embraces at locations in Richmond street Freeman avenue and West Ninth street and were relieved of money from their wallets during the encounters.
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West End Halls
Gustav Anderson
Richmond Street
William Craig
Freeman Avenue
Anderson
Porto Rico asks House for inquiry into conditions
A telegram from Antonio R Barcelo and Jose Tous Soto to the U S House of Representatives requests a public inquiry into the political economic and social conditions in Porto Rico The message was read by Porto Rican Commissioner Davila It follows President Coolidges recent letter to Governor Towner noting agitation for complete internal independence and urging understanding of Porto Rican affairs The Porto Ricans call for a committee to hear citizens and collect data to clarify facts and render justice to Porto Rico
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Washington
Porto Rico
House
Senate
Antonio R. Barcelo
Jose Tous Soto
Davila
Coolidge
Smith Accused by Nye of Aiding Scoundrels Exposed in Oil Inquiry
Report cites Nye accusing Smith of aiding suspected oil racketeers tied to a broader inquiry. The governor voices concern over unwarranted leaks and asks for restraint while officials investigate potential collusion. The wording stresses political tension and calls for transparent proceedings.
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Smith
Nye
Tax cut prospects mix with Senate politics in 1924
President Coolidge sees potential tax relief of 225 million dollars but rejects a 289 million cut in the House bill. Senate Finance Chair Smoot plans April 3 hearings, while Treasury receipts show ongoing gains over last year. Separately, Nye accuses Alfred E. Smith of trying to undermine public trust amid ongoing oil investigations and Walsh nomination debates.
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Coolidge
Treasury
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
The
House
Mellon
Senate
Eloquence in Scripps Clash and Hughes Holds Dealings
A report centers on a tense confrontation in Scripps with eloquent exchanges as Hughes maintains influence over ongoing dealings. The piece highlights key figures and the impact of these negotiations on local affairs.
Battle over a dead man’s fortune in federal court
In Judge Hickenlooper’s courtroom James Scripps was urged to relinquish a claim to a newspaper fortune. James G Scripps and relatives were watched as Hughes and Baker argued justice over money lost to long dead E W Scripps. The courtroom heard eloquence from Hughes and Baker clashing with legal logic as the case unfolded.
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Scripps
Hickenlooper
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Harding
Hughes
Baker
Mr. Baker
E. W. Scripps
James G. Scripps
KE. W. Scripps
Plan to end drunkenness via government dispensary system
Washington March 23 A Sabath Democratic representative told a subcommittee his proposal would replace the Eighteenth Amendment era bans with a government run dispensary model derived from Canada. He argues bootlegging and drunkenness would end as alcohol would be sold legally with proceeds going to the Treasury.
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Washington
Canada
Sabath
Sam
Hersey
City Council Urges Extension of Congested Area
Traffic Committee chaired by Martin Daly recommends extending the congested area from Ninth to Twelfth Street to manage rising uptown traffic after Central Parkway near completion. If approved, traffic lights would be installed at key intersections and the Blue Bus Company would be allowed to operate within the city on its Madeira route. Col. Sherrill notes possible taxi company consolidation but sees no firm action.
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City Council
Martin Daly
Ninth Street
Twelfth Street
Col. Sherrill
Central Parkway
Blue Bus Company
Madeira
Col
Sherrill
Stolen Sample Case From Car Reported in City
Harry L. Hall, a Gruen Watch Co. traveling salesman, reported a loss to police yesterday afternoon. He left a sample case containing 289 watches and a grip with clothing valued at 182 dollars in a car at Vine Street. An acquaintance arrived with Stewart, but the case vanished within minutes.
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Harry L. Hall
van Antwerp
van Antwerp Place
Gruen Watch Company
Hall
Jacob Stewart
Elberon Avenue
Vine Street
Stewart
Sergi. Stath
Second District
Fourth and Vine Streets
Plan stations to test brakes proposed by city manager
Col. Sherrill city manager seeks city council approval to establish light and brake testing stations for motorists. An ordinance is drafted and a Cincinnati Automobile Club inquiry is sent for views. Vehicles would be examined at set intervals with inspections issued a certificate if in good order. A license system would let dealers perform tests for a small fee, suggested at fifty cents.
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Col. Sherrill
Cincinnati Automobile Club
Train hits auto. billiard hall owner killed in Edgerton
Joseph Hilbert a 50 year old billiard hall proprietor from Edgerton was killed when his stalled car on the New York Central tracks was struck by a train. He was attempting to exit the vehicle at the moment of impact in Bryan Ohio.
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Bryan
Joseph Hilbert
Edgerton
New York Central
Hilbert
Woman's Body Found Stashed in Dining Room Box
In South Bend Indiana police found Mrs Roman Luczkowski about 45 dead with a crushed skull and slashed throat stuffed in a dining room box. Her husband, 21, was arrested after a tip from friend Martin Grocescyk, 22, led to the evidence.
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South Bend
Ind
Roman Luczkowski
Martin Grocescyk
Indianapolis Councilman Guilty in Bribery Trial
Boynton J. Moore, Indianapolis City Councilman, found guilty on first ballot of accepting a $100 bribe from John J. Collins to vote against impeachment of Mayor John L. Duvall. Sentencing set for March 31. potential 2 to 14 years in prison and up to $5,000 fine. Appeals expected.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Boynton J. Moore
Moore
Paul G. Davis
John J. Collins
John L. Duvall
Collins
Death Car Tied to Esposito Slaying in Chicago
Chicago police recovered a motor car connected to the gun attack on “Diamond Joe” Esposito who was slain amid Little Italy violence. State Attorney General Oscar E. Carlstrom ordered an investigation as detectives weigh ancient enmity and link the car to Tony Bersellino tied to a prior Esposito shooting. Ralph Varchetto’s wife identified the seized vehicle, while guards Ralph and Joseph Varchetto were present at the scene.
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Chicago
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Joe” Esposito
Dimie
Little Italy
Ralph
Joseph Varchetto
Tony Bersellino
Esposito
John Infantino
Wilton Lackaye Marries Kathrine Riley in Private Rite
The actor Wilton Lackaye wed Kathrine Alberta Riley on St Patrick’s Day in New York. The ceremony was performed by Rev Edward F Leonard, who gave him last rites during his illness. Lackaye, 62, starred as Svengali in a Trilby revival and last appeared on stage in Trelawney of the Wells. Riley is 37 and nursed him through his illness.
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Nye
Harry F. Sinclair
New York
Sinclair
Oil Committee
Continental Trading Company
Merritt W. Baldwin
Harold Kenwell
Kenwell
Albert D. Lasker
Chicago
Shipping Board
Republican Party
Kennell
Baldwin
Wilton Lackaye
St. Patrick’s Day
Katherine Alberta Riley
Edward F. Leonard
Lackaye
Trelawney of
The
Police Chief Quigg Held on Murder Charges in Miami Case
Miami Fla March 23 Chief of Police H Leslie Quigg of Sami was held without bail in the county stockade on first degree murder charges in the slaying of H Kier a Black prisoner two and a half years ago. Three other officers are jailed and a fifth, detective R L Wood, indicted for second degree murder in a separate case. The grand jury urged police reform after revealing alleged collusion with underworld figures and a pattern of crimes by department members.
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Miami
Fla
H .Leslie Quigg
Sami
H. Kier
R. L. Wood
Victory W. Parnell
Wood
Kier
M. A. Tibbetts
John Caudell
Tom Marworth
Tibbetts
Caudel
Quigg
Prt
Poison Drink Ends Night Of Quiet In Elm Hotel
Frank Crary seventeen? nineteen-year-old Frank Crary of 2599 Roseland avenue Hyde Park drank poison in the Elm Hotel Norwood after leaving home on Monday. He was removed to General Hospital by Norwood police. Three sealed letters were found in his room one to his mother another to Edith Richmond and a third to Miss Jean Dupper. Miss Richmond had checked out and Miss Dupper had been engaged to Crary but the engagement had been broken two months earlier.
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Frank Crary
Roseland Avenue
Hyde Park
Elm Hotel
Norwood
Frank
B. F. Crary
General Hospital
Young Crary
Mary A. Masterson
Edith Richmond
Alms Hotel
Jean Dupper
Iris Avenue
Kennedy Heights
Arms Hotel
Rin Tin Tin Not a Watchdog Says Police
Hollywood report says Rin Tin Tin, the movie star, showed no sign of guarding property. A burglar entered the home of Rin Tin Tin's mistress, Mrs ee Duncan, on Clubview Heights boulevard Westwood, last night, while Rin Tin Tin remained quiet as rooms were ransacked.
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RIN Tin Tin
New York World News Service
Hollywood
Mrsee Duncan
Clubview Heights Boulevard
Westwood
Captain and Mate Lost After Steamer Wreck Off Tarifa
The Swedish steamer Citos wrecked in a gale off Tarifa Spain. The captain and second mate are missing after the crew fled by lifeboats. One lifeboat with twelve men was rescued by the steamer Domalt. Citos had sailed from New Orleans on February 28 destined for Alexandria Ravet.
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Tarifa
New Orleans
Alexandria
Ravet
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