Washington Fight Over Senate Inquiry Rages In Senate
President Coolidge faces sharp Senate backlash as Mellon defends the inquiry into the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Probers, including Walsh and Jones, denounce the push as undermining morale and public opinion.
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Washington
Coolidge
Dentre
Senate
Mellon
Ac“Tong
Tabgrant Revenue Bureau
Sec- 7A
Fellon
Francis J
Couzens
Tolice
Ings
Walshtana
le Mesenge
Exclusion Act Debate Cited by Government Officials
A government communication reiterates opposition to quotas and warns of consequences if exclusionary measures pass. The exchange focuses on an international issue with the House and similar billsEchoing concerns from Hanihara and Am ex, the note emphasizes potential outcomes for Seoul and broader relations.
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House
First E
Amex
Hanihara
Seoul
Mal Defy in Home Town Court
A fragmented account describes a local court dispute involving individuals named Mal, Harry M. Brookhart, and a Brookhart Wheel committee. The report mentions an injunction blocking production and a tense session with senators and a town or county setting.
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Rmly
Harry M. Onda
Brookhart-Wheel
B. K. Irgent
Report on German craft decisions and rapid unanimity
Unclear OCR text references a committee report on German craft decisions, noting rapid unanimity among experts and timing near 19. The fragment hints at a formal evaluation process, with emphasis on speed and collective expert agreement.
Trail of Hamon Coin Vanishes Across Campaign Ties
Washington investigators weigh the fate of funds allegedly moved through Jake Hamon to boost the Republican war chest. Testimony by William H. Miller and J. B. French conflicts over a $25,000 check for the Congress hotel bill and Harding headquarters, with conflicting sworn statements and denials.
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Washington
Jake Heamon
Baron Munchausen
Republican War Chest
Hamon
Awnay
Oklashoma
William H. Miller
Ohio
Jake Hannon
Congress
Chicago
Warren Harding
J. B. French
Ivestigating
Hannon
Miller
Jake
Dui Miller
French
Texas
Gog
Stanfield
Rep
Ore
German Industry Chief Endorses Proposals Amid Heavy Burden
Berlin reports Doctor Sorga, chair of the German Association of Industry, endorses expert proposals after reviewing them. He says the burden on German industry is colossal but notes the plans avoid military and political influence, relying on business tonality for the long term.
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Berlin
Haynes Says Bootlegging to Thirst in Prohibition Era Speech
Washington report quotes Federal Prohibition Commissioner Al Haynes telling the Women's National Committee for Law Enforcement that ninety percent of bootleggers would fail if demand for liquor ceased, arguing the illicit trade is driven by thirsty society and would collapse with prohibition.
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Haynes
Washington
Afghar
Marconi's Wife Divorced Amid Dispatch Reports
Fragmentary dispatch reports divorce proceedings involving wireless pioneer Marconi and wife Beatrice OBrien. Records indicate a contested separation with references to titles and alleged motives. Reading suggests legal action continuing, with unclear jurisdiction and dates.
Forty Story Skyscraper Plan in Chicago Details
A proposed forty story skyscraper planned for downtown Chicago aims to reshape the skyline. Developers seek city approvals, outlining a mixed use complex with offices, retail space, and housing, signaling a bold downtown expansion.
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Chicago
Dusinieas
Coolidge Addresses 1000 Women on Law Enforcement
President Coolidge spoke to a thousand delegates at the Woman's National Conference for Law Enforcement. He cautioned that laws alone fail without enforcement and urged an awakened conscience. He praised the gathering as proof of resolve to observe and secure liberties.
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Washington
Coolldge
Herbert Hoover
National Congress
Prac Ucal
Wilbur to Keep Personal Tab on Navy Oil Leases
Secretary Wilbur announces a new naval oil policy requiring his personal approval for any leases or contracts by the Navy department. He sent a letter to Senator Hale stating no leases will be made without his direct approval to prevent losses like those under former Secretary Denby.
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Washington
Denby
Wilbur
Hale
Rep
Senate Naval Committee
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Soviet Plot in M. E. Church, Legion Is Told
John W. Gorby, vice president of the National Transportation Institute, told an American Legion meeting that Soviet, Asiatic, and German agents are working to split the Methodist church on pacifism. He warned the attack aims to erode American spirit and foster nonresistance.
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Ottawa
Methodist Church
John W. Gorby
National Transportation Institute
American Legion
Belgium to fund debt to the United States
Brussels Premier Theunla announced Belgium will move immediately to fund the country debt to the United States. He said an important portion of the debt lacks budgetary receipts and must be regularized and paid without delay, before and after the armistice.
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Brussels
Theunla
Balgitum
United States
Hines Ruling Aims to Speed Vet Cash Payment
The national rehabilitation committee of the American region announced at a holiday conference that Director Hines of the veterans bureau revoked bureau regulation No 5. The committee said hundreds of disabled veterans' claims will be paid immediately after award by the 14 district offices, expediting relief.
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Washington
National Rehapuiltation Committee of the
American Region
Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Buenos Aires Breaks Ties With Vatican Over Nomination
Following a dispute sparked by the Vatican position on appointing a prelate for Buenos Aires, Argentina recalls its minister to the Vatican and ends diplomatic relations.
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Vatican
Buenos Aires
Buenos’ Aires
Argéntino
Tanks to Keep Pence Pineville Kentucky War Effort
Two armored tanks from Covington are deployed to Pence Pineville Kentucky as part of a wartime effort. Local officials confirm new weaponry to defend strategic sites near Straight Orealk.
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Pence Pineville
Iowa News Briefs Reflect Farm Prosperity And Civic Events
A mixed Iowa roundup notes farmers backing the dollar era, civic elections results, and plans for upcoming events. Highlights include university programs, a Rock Island train to Chicago, a symphony tour, a big hatchery opening, and state budget figures plus veterans conventions.
United States Market Report exposes week ending April data
A Washington market bulletin lists live stock prices, cattle and hog ranges, lamb values, and dairy and grain quotes across Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Minneapolis and Milwaukee. It records prices for butter cheese wheat corn oats onions apples and cabbage with regional variations and no clear headline outcome.
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Washington
Chicago
Frodey Ptcorp
Louisiana
Klondike Arrowherries
Texas
Opinach
F. U.b
Georgia
Cincinnati
Northwestern
Hay
Minneapolis
Bt. Louis
Timothy
Minneapolia
Alfalta
St. Louis
Louis
Illinois Republicans Renominate Coolidge Amid Sweep
In Illinois the Republican primary renominated Coolidge by a sweeping minority gain, carrying skilled regular candidates. Charles S. Denenun defeated Senator McCorralek for the senate nomination. Democrats nominated Norman J. Jones for governor and Albert A. Sprague for the senate. Coolidge defeated Hiram Johnson by a comfortable majority, Johnson strong in Chicago’s elite.
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Chicago
Small
Charles S. Deneun
McCorralek
Senate
Norman J. Jones
Alvert A. Sprague
Coolidge
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
New York Central Head Was Once Messenger Boy
Patrick B. Crowley, who left his father's firm to become a messenger boy, was elected president of the New York Central lines, one of America's wealthiest transit systems. He was chosen by the board to fill the post created after A. IT Smith fell from a horse. Crowley's salary was reported at $100,000 a year.
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New York
Patrick B. Crowley
Little Firmn
Yor Central Lines
America
Ile
Smith
Mey Crowley
Corporations Tax Report for 1922 Made Public
A treasury report to the senate cites 1922 dividend totals of 2.828 trillion dollars issued by 100,811 corporations. It notes a surplus and undistributed profits of about 10.147 trillion dollars held by corporations, reflecting the era’s tax and finance landscape. The document references Benatar Jones of the finance committee in the Senate as part of the report's attribution.
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Whahington
Senate
Treasury
Benatar Jones
den, N. M
Finince Cummites
Theys’ Corporatione
Hugo Stinnes Dies at 82 as Germany's Leading Industrialist
Hugo Stinnes, Germany's richest man and top industrialist, died Thursday at his Berlin home with his wife and family present. He had recently undergone gallstone surgery and his condition worsened due to peritonitis and pneumonia.
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Hugo Stinnes
Germany
Berlin
Hugo Stiings
Europe
Unemployment Rates Highlight Textile Mills in South
The Department of Labor reports low unemployment in the South with steady jobs in large textile and cotton mill centers. Officials note a shift toward manufacturing hubs and note lingering regional disparities.
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Woshington
Department of Labor
Naturalization Numbers Released for February
The Labor Department announced that 12,200 immigrants were granted naturalization papers in February. Italians led the totals, with Poles second and Britons third in nationality counts.
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Waallington
Labor Department
Swamp Root Ad Claims Purity and Safety
An old advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder medicine touts purity and safety. It promises science based herbal formulation and urges readers to order a sample bottle for ten cents, with a request to mention the newspaper.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Minghamton, N. Y
Geodetic Survey Base Line Measured Along Shore
The article notes the need for an accurately measured base line for geodetic surveying and describes the challenges posed by terrain and water. It reports Canada’s geodetic survey adopting a new method for locating a long base line along a seashore, with portions submerged daily but posts driven reliably and observations satisfactory despite rough terrain.
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Geodetic Survey of Canada
Women dye fabrics and draperies at low cost
Advertising note touts dyeing and tinting services for garments and drapery. Women customers can refresh worn or faded clothing and curtains for 15 cents per item, with quick service implied.
Diamond Dyes Ad Teasers From a Glossy Ad Card
Diamond Dyes promises successful home dyeing even for first timers. The ad claims easy use with directions inside each package and notes that all colors are available to buyers.
Sheep Breeds Brought to Colonies By Early Settlers
The article notes early sheep in America forged by Dutch and Swedish settlers. It mentions large, woolless sheep arriving in Plymouth and long-legged woolly types in New York and New Jersey, with Swedish ewes adapting to new pastures.
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U. S
Ranger
Plymouth
Saya
New Jersey
A Reasonable Test Thread hair nets please
A Reasonable Test describes a dialogue about hair nets and strength, mentioning two dances and a car ride as the key actions. The fragment hints at a social scene or test of acceptance, with characters negotiating options and experiences in a terse exchange.
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