Governor McCray trial reveals expanded indebtedness details
Testimony shows Gov Warren T McCray facing grand larceny and embezzlement charges as bankers examine his March 1 financial statement. Brokers, including B W Opman for Chicago loans, dispute debts and reveal additional liabilities from Gary State Bank, First Trust and Savings Calumet Trust and Savings, Indiana Harbor National, and People's Trust and Savings Booneville.
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Warren T. McCray
Ntata
B. W.opman
Chicago
Opman
Wwritinr
Hich
McCray
Gary State Bank
Onal
Firat ‘Trust
Calumet ‘Trust
Indiana Harbor ‘National al of
People’s “Trust -and- Save Bank
Booneville
Jury in Belgian trial condemns ten criminals to death
A Belgian tribunal at the Flanders assizes handed down sentences after a record criminal case. Ten men were sentenced to death along with life terms and long prison periods for a large band of criminals who operated with impunity in the wake of the armistice as police reorganized.
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Bean
Flanders
Troops seize 61 agitators in Ruhr area
Troops from the army have rounded up 61 agitators in the Rhineland and the British zone around Cheyd, amid police actions. The operation targeted suspected agitators and hidden networks, with authorities reporting crackdowns on clandestine activities.
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Ruhr
Irs Euiats Sapret
Army of c
Rhineland
Chéy
Feorutting
Svelliaa
Sava Often Estate Growth Rate Reported
Washington reports the Sava Often Estate shows growth at 100 million dollars per year as the United States considers rising rates. Officials, including the chair, discuss accelerating expansion plans and potential policy implications.
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Washington
The
United
Birat Ng Event Under Bands During Fix Period
A fragment notes a bandite held Birat Ng with an unclear index and timing. Details are sparse but indicate a held event or meeting with uncertain numbering. Further readable context is needed to specify participants, location, and outcome.
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Fix, Bandite
Stone Named Attorney General In Coolidge Cabinet
Washington Hurlan Fiske Stone former dean of Columbia Law School was nominated by President Coolidge to fill the Attorney General vacancy after Daugherty’s resignation. Stone educated at Amherst and Columbia, a Coolidge ally, and a director of several railroads and corporations. His Columbia resignation would take effect in June at year’s end.
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Stone
Columbia
New York
Sutter Jee, Canfield & Stone
Atlanta & Charlotte Air Line Railroad
Hughes
Senate Bill Expands Veterans Pensions Across Wars
Washington reports the Senate passed a pension bill tied to eliminating inequities in wartime benefits. The plan would cost about 85 million dollars yearly and set a flat 720 dollar monthly pension for veterans of the Mexican and Civil wars, plus 8 dollars per month for each dependent, replacing lower prior rates.
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Washington
Senate
Harding
Leiminde
January Inauguration Bill Reported to House
Washington reports that the Norris resolution, already approved by the senate, would amend the constitution to inaugurate the president and vice president in January and convene Congress on the first Monday in January after elections. A house committee, prevented by Representative White, had previously approved the Alcalar resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Representative White
Oklahoma City Report Claims Indian Fraud In Inaction
A Oklahoma City attorney states that former cabinet officers Harry Daugherty and Albert Fall aided the Miller brothers in a scheme that defrauded the Ponca Indians of land and possibly fortunes. The claim, presented before a Daugherty committee during the era of Herbert Hoover, centers on inaction and silence enabling the fraud in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Avoehington
Harry Mc Daugherty
Albert B. Fall
Miller Brothers
Oklahoma
Daugherty
Unclear fragments hint at probate or bequest notes
Fragmentary OCR mentions a hundred thousand dollars to Mrs Wilson, references to a family, a watchmaker named Bergheimer and a penn y, with unclear dates or places. The text reads as garbled notes from a will or probate item, lacking coherent details.
Aircraft fraud claim widens war dept probe
Washington reports that Secretary of War John W. Weeks used influence to prompt a new look at the aircraft scandal and to widen a congressional inquiry. Testimony alleges $500 million in fraud over eight years with private papers and government files at stake. Captain Yolandt admits taking documents, claiming they were official. Weeks holds them, pending subpoena as lawmakers demand immediate submission.
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Washington
John W. Weeks
Lruck- Hark Committee
War Department
Weeks
Comittue
Thomas ¥. Lane
Egal
Wir Department
Lane
Hia
Ofremttt Feaude
Just Flys
Finn Fulcrom
W, FP
Valendt
Air Service
Yolandt
Secretary of War
William J Burns Tells of Cabinet Clash in Prohibition Probe
William J Burns chief of the federal secret service testified about cabinet interference in prohibition probes. He named Secretary Mellon and Heber Uotaw as involved and described pressure from former Attorney General Daugherty and tensions that followed a cabinet dispute.
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Washington
William J. Burns
Federal Secret Service
Great Gold Mirror
Brookhart
Andrew W. Mellon
Heber Uotaw
Harding
Allantt
Burns
Daugherty
Gaston B. Benns
Bandits Kill and Rob in Chicago's White Lights
In a Chicago disruption near Randolph and Clark three bandits entered the City Hall pharmacy at Washington and La Salle, killed a drug clerk, terrorized patrons, and stole about $500 before vanishing into the street crowds. The pharmacy lay just over four blocks from the detective bureau and central station.
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Chicago
Theatera
Randolph and Clark Streets
City Hall
Washington and la Salle Streets
Boroau
Central Station
Polish Diplomat in U S Discharged Over Booze
Warsaw reports Dr Wenceslas Sokolowski former first secretary of the Polish legation in Washington was recalled after a liquor seizure at his residence during Christmas. An investigation by the foreign office led to his release from the diplomatic service though authorities say a large quantity of illicit alcohol valued around 30,000 was found.
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Warsaw
Wenceslas Sokolawaki
Washington
Diplomatic Service
Foreign Office
Sokolowski
Farm Values Decline In Three Years Across United States
Washington reports farm values fell by about 19 billion dollars in three years due to the downturn after wartime peaks. The Agriculture Department statistician presents current farm asset value near 4 billion, contrasting with about 800 billion in 2020 amid deflationary pressures.
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Washington
Department
Agriculture Atatistician
Stillman Estate Seizure Leads to Millionaire Widow Claim
New York reports Mrs Anne Stillman asserts possession of the Stillman home valued at eight million dollars through seizure rights. She cites ownership of the low land and plans to rent the 600-acre estate while contesting her late husband James A Stillman’s holdings. Police dogs guard the property as the dispute unfolds in Westchester County.
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New York
Anne U
Stillman
Westeheuser
Elausa Abgut
James A. Stillman
Ovat
Birth of Nation and highway plans swirl through Iowa
Readable items note Iowa City paving bids of 200000 and a 14600 bridge over the Des Moines river, with county road drives, hospital capacity strains, Humane Week events, and debates on clannish views. Figures include 60000 salt tax, 800 people fined, and 12818 gallons of liquor prescribed, reflecting era concerns and local developments.
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Council
Nevada
Des Moines
Lieveriuora
Anamosa
Com Og
Teleoptrocia
Ronda
Birt Allecd
Lady Robbins
Iowa City
Polk County
Bloomfeld Coal Company
Aly
Jasper County
Tawa
Livestock Commission Company
Iowa City Council
Dubuque
Eigle Music Association
Iowa State Allied Printing Trades Council
Dos Moinas
Hutmane Society
Towh
Dea Momnem
Oharta
Rey, M. & McMillen
Atanderda
Ray
MecMillen Ives
Clarinda
Towa Dragemie
Donald R. Forter
Iowa State College
Amex
Iowa
Atata Department of Health
Ptate
Atata
St Lscomb
John Byyard
Town State College
U S Government Market Report Highlights Week's Grain and Livestock Prices
Washington markets detail fruit and vegetable prices across Chicago Cincinnati and consuming centers with figures for potatoes cabbage celery and crates. Live stock and dairy quotes from Chicago St Louis Minneapolis and other markets include hogs cattle feeders yearlings and butter scores.
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Washington
Chicago
Manly
Wierlds
Fiorida Bliss
Cincinnati
IBM
Texas
Reading
Florida
Chiago
Minneapolis
St Laoule
Prairie
St Louis
Tia St Lous
High School Girls Cited in Rum Transport Probe
Investigators report Loulaville high school girls allegedly cut class to use cars for illegal whisky transport. Federal agents and city school officials opened a probe into bootleg activities and possible salary lists for underage liquor runners. Local authorities pursue further evidence and identify involved individuals.
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Loulaville
Louleville High
Federa Prohibition
City Board of Education
Treporte
Secretary Hughes to Visit England in July
Secretary Hughes plans a July trip to England as guest of the British American War association. His departure depends on current conditions, but he hopes to proceed and looks forward to the journey amid uncertain period.
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Hughes
England
Whatlington
American War Association
Britta Mar Associaion
Inntter
Innéh Yaticinnden
Income tax collections rise in first quarter totals
Washington reports March income tax receipts show first quarter payments near 40 million dollars more than the prior year. Total year payments are projected around 1.825 billion, with about 17 million more than last year’s comparable period.
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Washington
Germany to Tax All Germans Who Go Abroad
Berlin reports the cabinet approved a measure taxing Germans who travel abroad. Nationals who visit Switzerland, Italy, or the Adriatic region must pay 600 gold marks for a Dommassuy pass unless they prove medical necessity. The action aims to curb overseas travel amid restrictions.
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Germany
Berlin
Switzerland
Italy
Adriatic
Elderly Man Dies After Digging Grave Himself
In York Pennsylvania a 95 year old man who recently dug his own grave was found dead in bed. Coroner L D Zech ruled death due to apoplexy. The incident occurred after he had directed a tomb along his burial lot, as reported by his daughter.
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York, Pa
Kelfbayl
Tila
L. D. Zech
Pilgrims Ship Returns Transferred to Olan Maclyer
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a ship named Pilgrims returning and transferring passengers or cargo. The Mashed text references Alexagutian and Pyyyt-2he and mentions a 1,200 aboard group, with the vessel moving toward Port Said aboard the Olan Maclyer. Details are unclear due to garbled phrasing.
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Alexagutian
Brittah
Yilguiina
Atenner Olan Maclyer
Port Said
Yanks Abroad Report Faces Ailments At Sea
In a terse dispatch a US baseball contingent aboard a liner reports fatigue and illness amid an extended voyage. Officials assure the trip proceeds but a few players and staff are resting as precautionary measures.
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