Wickersham Contention Rejected in Alaska Case
In Ketchikan Judge Robert W Jennings ruled that the 1917 congressional resolution exempting assessment work on minor U S claims also applies to Alaska. The 1918 dispute over whether the measure covered Alaska during the delegateship contest between Charles A Sulzer and James Wickersham is set to rest.
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Ketchikan
Daily Times
Udge
Robert W. Jennings
United States
Alaska
Charles A. Sulzer
James Wickersham
Valentine Crowd Endorses Wick
The Republican Club in Juneau endorsed James Wickersham for governor and E. Kendall for surveyor general along with E. L. Winter for collector of customs. All candidates are from Juneau and the meeting had a small attendance. The club is the Valentine controlled group that drew away many Republicans last spring.
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Juneau
Daily Times
Republican Club
James Wickersham
E. Kendall
E. L. Winter
Valentine
Ottawa Man Identified as Body Found Near Mexican Petroleum Property
Galveston December 15 Police identified the body found near the Mexican Petroleum Company property as J. Hammill of Ottawa who disappeared from his home on November 11.
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Galveston
Associated Press
Mexican Petroleum Company
J. Hammill
Ottawa
Stockholders oppose Rio Grande sale in court appeal
Stockholders argue in the United States court of appeals that confirming the Denver and Rio Grande railroad sale will cause losses of 87,750,000 dollars to the stockholders. The appeal challenges the sale terms as disclosed in the case.
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Rio Grande Road
ST. Louis
Associated Press
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
United States Court of Appeals
Ships dismasted in head on collision at New Castle harbor
The four masted schooner James Rolph of San Francisco and the schooner William H. Smith were dismasted in a collision in the harbor at New Castle Australia. The incident occurred as both vessels suffered damage in the harbor.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
James Rolph
William H. Smith
New Castle
Australia
House votes to repeal all war time legislation
The House voted unanimously to repeal all war time laws except the Lever food control act and a few others after a four hour debate. The resolution was introduced by Congressman Volstead of Minnesota.
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Washington
Associated Press
House
Volstead
Minnesota
Ohio Football Squad Leaves for Pasadena New Year Clash
Twenty three Ohio State players depart Columbus Friday for Pasadena to face the University of California on New Year's Day. In Washington the senate passed the agriculture committee's resolution renewing the War Finance Corporation to aid farmers. A Borah resolution urges a five year fifty percent cut in naval building, conditional on a global agreement with Britain and Japan. Navy Secretary Daniels opposed the cut calling it a blunder. The senate also extended mining claim assessments to July 1 to aid prospectors. An Atlantic Pacific Highways and Electoral Exposition proposal was sent to the foreign relations committee for Portland Oregon in 1925.
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Columbus
Associated Press
Ohio State
Pasadena
University of California
Washington
Senate
Agricultural Committee
War Finance Corporation
Borah
Japan
Great Britain
Congress
United States
Britain
Navy
Daniels
House Naval Committee
House
Foreign Relations Committee
Portland
Oregon
Secretary urges large federal highway aid plan
Secretary of Commerce Meredith urged a new five year federal highway program before the Association of State Highway Officers. He called for continued federal aid with an annual appropriation of 100 million dollars for road construction.
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Washington
Associated Press
Secretary of Commerce
Meredith
Brazil and Germany resume diplomatic relations
Rio de Janeiro reports that diplomatic ties with Germany have been resumed after they were broken in 1917 during World War I. The move ends decades of severed official contacts between the two nations.
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Rio Janeiro
Associated Press
Germany
Brazil
Indictments Returned in Cochila Land Scheme
Daniel Hays head of Hays & Co and 17 associates face indictments over an investment brokerage operation in Chicago. Prosecutors accuse them of postal law violations and conspiracy to defraud involving the sale of 108000 acres in the Cochila project in Central California with alleged land quality misrepresentation.
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Shicago
Associated Press
Daniel Hays
Hays & Co
Cochila
California
Crop estimates place value at major crops figure
The agricultural department estimates this year's valuable crops at 9.15 billion dollars, down from 14.88 billion last year. The figure reflects crops reported by December 1 and covers about 90 percent of total crop value.
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Washington
Associated Press
Aricultural Department
Cadoo Defeats Londos In San Francisco Bout
Earl Cadoo of Omaha earned the decision by scoring one fall on Jim Londos as the time limit of three hours expired in Frisco wrestling action.
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Cadoo
San Francisco
Associated Press
Earl Cadoo
Omaha
Jim Londos
Fire kills two in Texas hotel blaze
Hamilton Texas December 15 two guests burned to death as a large downtown hotel was destroyed in a major fire causing heavy property loss last night.
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Texas
Hamilton
Tex
Associated Press
Babe Borton to plead next week in gambler case
Babe Borton the alleged baseball gambler was granted an extra week to plead when he appeared for arraignment in a Los Angeles court yesterday per Associated Press reporting.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Babe" Borton
Four Die As Airplane Crashes Near London
A large passenger airliner bound for Paris struck a tree, burst into flames, and crashed. Four passengers died and several were injured, with victims trapped beneath burning debris crying for help.
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London
Associated Press
Paris
Dead Woman Found in Park Identified as Fay Sudow
A nude body found covered with leaves in a Los Angeles park last Sunday was positively identified as Fay Sudow a prominent local businesswoman. Sudow had left a statement that a man who pursued her threatened her life and is now sought in Arizona by authorities.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Fay Sudow
Los Angles
Dempsey To Defend Title Tonight In 15 Round Bout
New York report states Jack Dempsey defends the heavyweight title against Bill Brent in a 15 round decision bout. The outcome will be decided on points by the referee and judges with a diamond studded belt as the prize.
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New York
Associated Press
Jess Willarde
Jack Dempsey
Bill” Brent
Notre Dame vs Washington State Game Off After Gipp Death
Negotiations for the New Year’s Day football game between Notre Dame and Washington State College were cancelled following the death of George Gipp. Gipp, Notre Dame star and All American, died in South Bend from a throat disease.
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Pullman
Wash
Associated Press
Notre Dame
Washington State College
George Gipp
South Bend
Ind
Young Girl Rescued by Portland Officer
Portland, Dec. 15. W R McDonald a special prohibition enforcement officer saved one year old Hazel Simmons from being run over by an electric train. The father H S Simmons of Spokane awarded him a $50 reward for the quick action.
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Portland
Associated Press
W. R. McDonald
Prohibition Enforcement
Hazel Simmon
H. S. Simmons
Spokane
Welfare League aims to raise Washington women's factory wages
Olympia December 15 The Welfare League of Washington plans action to raise the minimum wage for women factory workers following the Supreme Court ruling upholding an $18 minimum for restaurant and hotel employees.
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Olympia
Wash
Associated Press
Welfare League of Washington
Supreme Court
Believed Electric Spark Caused Victoria Steamer Explosion
Seattle AP report states only three died in the Victoria bunkers with no other fatalities. Chief Officer Hansen says stevedore D. E. Prince was struck by machinery and an electric flash may have ignited dust in the bunkers. Earl W. Raymond and George Matsen are named among those killed or injured. Damage to the Victoria is negligible.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Victoria
Hansen
D. E. Prince
Earl W. Raymond
Port Gineer
George Matsen
Mathewson
Auto Thieves Steal Big Safe From Meat Market
Everett dispatch reports robbers seized an automobile from a meat market, loaded a large safe, and fled. The safe was recovered later opened with contents missing. Loss totaled sixty five dollars.
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Everett
Associated Press
Air Harbor Construction Starts at Peace River
Work has begun on the southern terminal of the proposed aerial transport system into the McKenzie oil fields at Peace River. The project marks the start of an air harbor to serve the oil region and connects to the broader air travel network proposed by the plan.
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Peace River
Associated Press
McKenzie Oil Fields
Upheavals in San Francisco Police Force Expected
Five alleged gangsters pleaded not guilty to all charges in connection with recent assaults in San Francisco. Their trial begins tomorrow with a heavy guard at the hall of justice as citizens seek removal of police officials after gang violence including the Santa Rosa murders and lynching last week.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Santa Rosa
Hall of Justice
Cut in Lumber Prices Due to Overstock
Spokane lumber dealers announce a twenty percent reduction in lumber prices due to overstock. The price cut reflects a broader market adjustment and aims to stimulate demand amid excess supply.
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Spokane
Associated Press
British Delegates Depart For Home From Conference
British delegates to the International Communications Conference leave for England from Washington as the recess ends and return home today. The departure follows an indefinite recess of the conference.
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England
Washington
Dy Associated Press
International Communications Conference
Aggt
Damages Awarded to Salt Lake Residents
Eighty-two plaintiffs in Salt Lake City were awarded 85000 dollars each in damages from Utah Gas & Coke Co. for depreciation of property caused by the company's gas plant location.
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Salt Lake
Associated Press
Utah Gas & Coke Co
Alleged German Spy Tried by Court Martial in Chicago
Banker Tipton identifies John Willers as the accused deserter and German spy in a court martial case. Raymond Ball, alleged swindler, is wanted on charges of issuing worthless checks.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Tipton
John Willers
Raymond Ball
Abdication of Constantine Sknown in Europe
A Paris dispatch reports rumors that King Constantine of Greece will abdicate the throne in favor of Prince George, aiming to appear as acting on his own wishes. Meanwhile in Lucerne the royal party departed for Athens amid cheering crowds.
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Lucerne
Associated Press
Constantine
Sophia
Athens
Paris
George
Reductions Hit Textile Workers Across New England Mills
Notices posted December 15 reveal wage cuts of about 2 1/2 percent for roughly 100000 textile workers in New England mills, mainly in Lawrence New Bedford Lowell and other cotton centers. Lowell millers set average weekly pay at 21 dollars. Marlborough employees at Corbin Shoe Corp vote for a 10 percent wage reduction.
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Boston
Associated Press
New England
Lawrence
New Bedford
Lowell
Marlborough
Mass
Corbin Shoe Company
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Wick
Ohio
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Babe” Borton
Oie Ee
Jack Dempsy
Gipp
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