Curtis Denies Statement Before Oil Inquiry
Senator Curtis of Kansas testified before the oil committee denying Bennett's assertion that he was the "principal" in the telegram. He said he never delivered messages from McLean and had no talks with Bennett about the inquiry's political aspects. A series of witnesses followed clarifying conversations and advisements related to the Washington Post affair.
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Associated Press
Washington
Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Oil Committee
Tra B. Bennett
Bennett
Edward B. McLean
Washington Post
Major
John F. Major
McLean
Walsh
Bennett Beam
Post
Thei
Coolidge
Daugherty
D. Daugherty
Francis T. Homer
Baltimore
MclLean
Palm Beach
White House
E. S. Rochester
Rochester
Department of Justice
Legislature Debates County Attorney Power Bill
Senate debates an amendment to grant the county attorney power akin to a grand jury for information gathering in indictable cases. The measure becomes a special order for Tuesday as opponents warn of excessive authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
State Capitol
Des Moines
Senate
House
Potts
Lee County
Iowa
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
Week begins with cold start then normal temperatures. Generally fair conditions with a chance of local snow on Wednesday or Thursday.
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Washington
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Committee Votes Down Cash Payment Bonus
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 13 to 12 to limit soldiers bonus payments to paid up life insurance, rejecting a proposal for full cash payments. Representative Crowther of New York led the motion, with eleven Democrats supporting the measure.
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Associaten Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Crowther
New York
Reed's Campaign Manager Considers Quitting Race
Ed A. Glenn state manager for Senator Reed said results from township and ward meetings show Reed defeated in nearly all areas except Kansas City and St Louis. He indicated he is willing to quit the race as delegates are chosen for the Democratic convention and state convention in Springfield.
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St. Louis
Ed A. Glenn
United States
James A. Reed
Kansas City
St Louis
Springfield
Reed
Minnesota Republicans Choose Delegates At State Convention
Minnesota Republicans met in St Paul to select seven at large delegates for the national convention in Cleveland. Indications show the delegation will be instructed to vote for President Coolidge, with twenty Coolidge-favoring delegates already chosen, two from each congressional district. All but two delegates are instructed for Coolidge, with the two endorsing him in resolutions.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Cleveland
Coolidge
Coolidgey
175 Miners Entombed After Castle Gate Mine Blast
At 9 oclock this morning an explosion at Utah Fuel company No 2 mine in Castle Gate Utah entombed 175 day shift miners. Rescue teams and doctors were summoned as officials warned there may be fire and smoke in the shaft. Weather aided rescuers as crews repaired a damaged air fan and prepared entry plans for interior work.
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Castle Gate
Utah
Makin
Utah Fuel Company
Joseph Carley
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Bureau of ‘Nines
Hiawath
Kenilworth
Uta Fuel Company
Clear Creek
Sunny Side
Spring Canyon
Co. B. Hotchkiss
M Enager
Winter Quarters
Scofield
Here
g@mall
Cardinals and civic leaders head to Rome amid pomp
Archbishops Patrick J. Hayes of New York and George W. Mundelein of Chicago sail for Rome to receive cardinalate from Pope Pius XI at a March 24 consistory. Five thousand bid God speed at the pier as the Berengaria departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick J. Hayes
George W. Mundelein
Chicago
Rome
Pius XI
Senator Walsh Denounces Cox Attacks on Coolidge
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts denounces Governor Cox for extreme partisanship in replying to Cox's appeal against Democratic attacks on President Coolidge. The statement condemns the baseless political attacks and defends Coolidge.
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Washington
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
Cox
Coolidge
London Fogs Compared to Mustard Gas By Doctor
London observers report some winter fogs resembled mustard gas in their irritant effects. Dr Edward L. Ash, nervous diseases specialist, says the fogs contained poisons irritants that attacked throat and respiratory membranes seriously.
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London
Edwin L. Ash
Zuna Wins Laurel to Baltimore Marathon Title
Frank Zuna of the Milrose Athletic Association New York won the annual Laurel to Baltimore marathon in Baltimore on March 8, serving as the official eastern Olympic tryout. His victory marked the top performance in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frank Zuna
Milrose Athletic Association
New York Today
Moran Arrest Ties to Berlin Consul General Case
Ignacio Moran former Mexican consul general at Berlin was arrested in New Orleans after an international manhunt. Police reported Moran captured last night as part of ongoing international search and investigation.
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Berlin
Greece
Russia
New Orleans
Ignacio Moran
Ohio Senator Prefers To Wait For Facts
Ohio Senator Willis told members of the League for International Rights that some senate colleagues condemn men on rumors and whisperings. He said the maligners of character overstepped themselves when linking President Coolidge to the Teapot Dome probe and urged waiting for the facts before judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States Senate
Willis
Ohio
League For International Rights
Coolidge
Teapot Dome
Justice Dept Withholds Names in Chicago Bribery Case
The Department of Justice refused to reveal the two representatives named in the Chicago grand jury report. Attorney General Daugherty offered to transmit evidence to the House to show improper influence for a consideration. He would withhold action to let a Judiciary Committee examine the charges. Representative Longworth moved to refer the communication to the Judiciary Committee for prompt reporting on procedural steps. Representative Zehiman defended his name as the House adopted the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
March
Department of Justice
Chicago
Judiciary Committee
Department
House
Longworth
Ze‘himan
Maryland
Daugherty Probers to Question Mexico Activity
Senator Wheeler says witnesses subpoenaed from the southwest will be asked about American oil interests aiding the Mexican revolution. He plans to prove Fail and the Doheny Sinclair interests conspired to promote the revolt and violate neutrality by aiding arms across the border. Former DOJ agents would testify they were ordered from Washington to stop gun running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southwest
Senate Committee
Daugherty
Wheeler
Montana
Doheny and
Sinclair Oil
Sen. Wheeler
Department of Justice
Government Opens 323000 Homestead Acres in Five Western States
The interior department announced the opening of 323000 acres for homestead entry the largest annual allotment. Filings dates to be announced later. Areas listed include 110000 acres in Carson and Phillipe counties Montana 69500 in Lander and Passing Nevada 56500 in Otero New Mexico 55000 in San Juan Utah 30950 in Lake Oregon and 27500 in Piute Utah.
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Byseocrated Press
Washington
Interior Department
Carson
Phillipe
Montana
Lander
Passing
Nevada
Otero
New Mexico
San Juan
Utah
Lake County
Oregon
Piute County
Collins Hearing in Progress for Creston Man
Preliminary hearing for James Colling of Creston on charges of assault and battery with intent to commit great bodily injury remained in progress at 3 15 p m in Justice Adam Pickett s court. The state information followed a $59 mayor s court fine for fighting and disturbing the peace. Collins was arrested Sunday night with four others after a series of downtown street brawls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Colling
Creston
Robert Watson
Adam Pickett
Mr. Watson
Collins
Mayor's Court
Cabinet of Premier Kafandarig Resigns in Athens
In Athens on March 8 the cabinet of Premier Kafandarig announced its resignation. The move follows a period of political turmoil and signals potential new leadership for the government.
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Athens
Kafandarig
Vinton Eagle Commentary Praises Calvin on Crisis Response
A Vinton Eagle paragraph argues that no man has handled a nasty situation better for the country than Calvin, praising his early service and approach to the problem. The opinion highlights swift, strong leadership and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Vinton Eagle
Calvin Coolidge
Remarkable American Man Noted by Swedish Scientist
Swedish scientist Sven Hedin calls the most remarkable man in the world an American who lives in Detroit and sometimes fiddles for dances. The remark highlights a celebrated curio about American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sven Hedin
United States
Detroit
Brutally Kills Husband Over Jealous Love
Edith Gluckman confessed to hacking her husband Samuel Gluckman with an axe while he slept in New York. The tailor, a Russian immigrant and five-year husband, reportedly sparked the crime by admitting love for him yet accusing infidelity.
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Associated Preas
New York
Samuel Gluckman
Edith
Russia
Johnson Sees Government Strain in Washington
Senator Hiram Johnson declared in Illinois that what happens in Washington is part of a system to be smashed. He attacked the administration the Mellon tax plan and the world court. He faulted the justice department and urged the Republican party to sweep its house for honesty and efficiency. He supported adjusted compensation.
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Associated Pree Freport
Ill
Washington
Hiram Johnson
California
Johnson
United States
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Republican Party
Federal Court Postponed One Month For Iowa Term
A formal order from the deputy clerk of the federal court in the Southern District of Iowa at Cerston postpones the March term to April. Grand jurors and petit jurors are named for the April term. jurors report April 15 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. respectively, under Judge Martin J. Wade.
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Federal Court of the Southern District of
Iowa
Cerston
Martin J. Wade
Fred Adair
Redding
L. C. Barbour
Thurman
W. P. Cahill
Imogene
Charles ‘Campbell
Mt. Ayr
B. ¢. Collings
Clarinda
Edwin Crawford
Sidney
D. D. Dolecheck
Diagonal
Russell Drake
Kellerton
Kenneth Farquhar
Orient
Jules Gentry
Corning
J. W. Hollingsworth
Nodaway
O B. Jacques
Allerton
C. G. Jones
Gravity
J. H. Joy
Humeston
Russell Easter
Corydon
Kinmouth
Russell
Clyde McClure
Arenefield
Frank Overholtzer
Grand River
R. Riley
Decatur
Mark Rogers
Percival
Erald Scott
Davis City
H. Sharp
Promise City
John Sincoe
Lamonti
Ed Staley
Woodburn
Oscar Timmons
Fontanelle
William Trisler
Weldon
A. van Gundy
Shenandoah
T B White
Charitan
W. P. Woollams
Elliston
Ralph Wyant
Osceola
W. B. Burchett
B. H. Clayton
Lenox
William Cole Jr
Bedford
Hugh Colgan
Clyde Correll
Adair
John Dala
Leon
C. B. Davis
Frank McDowell
H. Maxted
Tabor
Fred Meisenheimer
Greenfield
T H. Muse
C. T Newell
Charles O'Brien
Hillary Odsborth
Bert Parker
Murray
Carl Paul
Henry Phillips
William Quist
Essex
William Rhodes
Lamond
Sharpsburg
T BP Roberts
Carlon
Emmet Roe Woodburn
J. W .Rosa
Chariton
J. KF. Rowe
Carl Shelton
Lucas
L. R. Sherman
Beaconsfield
Tom Stansell
M. F. Thompson
van Wert
Frank Trimble
Perry Vaughn
Benton
Henry Vickers
Albert Zuta
Hamburg
Subways Plan Gains Iowa Board Approval in Creston
Creston residents largely back Elm Street subway with nine in ten favoring the project and officials noting the railroad would cover construction costs. Plans show the grade change across Union and adjacent streets, while a city council resolution and state approval pave the way though the railroad company has yet to act.
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Burlington
Creston
Elm Street
Adams
Union Streets
P. K. de von
Division
Walnut
Pine
Elm Streets
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Plains
Cetty
Railroad Commissioners of Iowa
Buffingston
Plana
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IRAE
Tells Oil Committee
Justice Man
Fort Meyers
Fila
John M. Reach
Surface Car Line of
Bombay
British India
Lulla Kenyona
Charles Singer
Harvey Williams
Mexico
Husband
Subway
Iowa Board
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