Six Men Hanged for Slaying One in Amite Parish
In Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana six men convicted of a bank robbery/murder were executed by hanging in rapid succession starting at noon. The double gallows were used as a crowd watched thirteen deaths total. a number of convicts attempted self harm or collapsed before finishing.
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Amite
Nooge
Tangipshon
Patra
Lamantia
Leona
Desmore
Gailowa
Rint
Gigito
Lamnantia
Physterans
Lamanta
Beechto
Beechlo
Lamentia
Avith
Lodge Fails to Move Coolidge on Court Plan
President Coolidge announced he was not directly consulted on the world court plan. The Senate received details from Senator Lodge, chairman of the foreign relations committee. The president reaffirmed his position from his December message and last month’s speech to the Associated Press annual luncheon in New York.
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Lodge
Coolidge
Washington
Coolldge
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Associated Presa
New York
Howse Defeats Coolidge On Jap Exclusion Timing
The House voted 191 to 171 against President Coolidge’s plea to delay the exclusion feature of the immigration bill until March 1, 1925. Democratic strength backed Pacific coast Republicans to block the delay amid tensions over Japan policy.
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Howse
Coolidge
Washington
House of Representatives
Japan
Bootleggers Urge Congress to Oppose Beer Bill
New York bootleggers petition Congress against a light wines and beer bill. Represented by Griffin, the Bootsleggers Union of America calls the measure harmful to an infant industry. Petition drafted at a New York convention seeks repeal or defeat of the bill.
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Union
Congress
Bill Washington
Grifin
New York
House
Union of America
Mey L
Burns Resigns as Justice Chief After Stormy Career
William J. Burns resigns as head of the Bureau of Investigation in the Justice Department. The resignation, effective immediately, was sent to Attorney General Stone and accepted. Burns, appointed three years ago by Attorney General Daugherty, had faced mounting criticism since his tenure began.
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Burns
Washington
William J. Burns
Buréne of Investigation
Department, of Justice
Stone
Rogers Brings Millicent Home in Arrival Report
In New York reports Col. H. A. Rogers who sailed to Europe on the Berengaria returns with his daughter Millicent. The count Salm accompanies the party, per the incomplete city account.
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New York
H. A. Rogers
Europe
Millicent
Admiral Who Fought as Ladiz in Spain
Fragmentary report summarizes a naval figure allied with the Infante Cartes, welcoming Admiral Andrews aboard an American cruiser from Gibraltar. The note mentions payment to a widow of an admiral who fought the Americans.
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Dmiral
Ladiz
Spain
Infante Cartes
Andrews Ho
Lttaburgh
Gibraltar
Cer
President Coolidge Secures Delay in Japanese Exclusion
Washington reports President Coolidge won a late push with leaders to postpone the Japanese exclusion law to March 1 1926 to allow the State Department to negotiate a treaty. Conference members, led by Sen Reed, adopted the new date after presidential insistence and House support.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
House Immigration
State Department
Japan
Reed
Rep. Pa
House
Johnson
Coolidge Urges Party Loyalty in Campaign Speech
President Coolidge urged strict party organization to ensure government efficiency. He contrasted a well organized party to a trained army and warned that without cohesion the nation risks mob rule, speaking at a campaign school hosted by the League of Republican Women in Washington.
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Washington
Coolidge
Leagus
Republican Women
District of
Columpia
World Is Not Fit for Peace Says Lady Astor
In the House of Commons Lady Astor argued against pacifists during armament debates. She claimed the world is not fit for peace, noting that peace advocates often cause quarrels and lobby clashes, and she warned that too-quiet peace would leave the poorest behind.
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Lady Astor
London
House of Commons
Astor
U.S. Relinquishes Claim on Chinese Indemnities
Washington reports the House passed a resolution by 271 to 214 to relinquish continuing Boxer Indemnity payments to the United States. Secretary Hughes approves. About 6 million dollars were involved and the funds will support educational and cultural development in China.
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Washington
China
United States
Boxer
House
Hughes
Ching
Flu Deaths in England and Wales Quarter One Reported
Official statistics show 12 404 influenza related deaths in the first quarter in England and Wales, with total influenza deaths reaching 100 279 for the period. The figure reflects quarterly mortality data across regions, illustrating the impact of influenza in the early year.
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England
London
Wales
Mrs Hubert Dies in Washington Auto Accident
Mrs Hubert wife of the Interior secretary died suddenly in Washington while riding in a short automobile ride. The death was attributed to illness and a prior condition, with officials noting the unexpected nature of the incident.
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Hubert
Washington
Work
the Interior
Lodge Proposes World Court At The Hague
Senator Lodge introduces a Senate resolution for a Works court at The Hague to be established with sixteen judges and a special electoral commission. The plan envisions a yearly session with empowered extraordinary sessions, binding jurisdiction over treaty interpretation disputes breaches of obligations and indemnity questions.
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Electoral Commission
John Dietz of Cameron Dam Fame Is Dead
Milwaukee obituary notes the death of John Dietz famed for defending Cameron dam. He died after a long illness with his wife and family at the bedside. Dietz gained national attention in 1918 when he and his family barricaded themselves in a northern Wisconsin cabin and fought the state.
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John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Aince Bis
Wiupun
Dietz
North Woods
Methodist Vote Admits Women to the Ministry
Springfield report confirms Methodist women won the right of ordination as local preachers after a four year commission review. The decision grants women the license to preach without joining an annual conference, marking a significant church milestone.
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Methodist
Springfield
Alass
Methodist General Conference
Bandits raid Bond Street jewel theft in London
A small automobile halted outside a Bond Street jeweler Wednesday morning. One man leaped out with a wrench, smashed a nine glass window, and grabbed a $26,000 diamond necklace. In about 20 seconds he reentered the car and fled, taking an estimated $35,000 in jewels.
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Bond Street
London
Farmstead Wolf Attack Ends in Fatality and Cubs Captured
A farmer in Merlie Cooper County shot and killed one wolf and wounded two others after a pack of six timber wolves attacked. The assailants escaped, but the farmer captured nine cubs of a large female wolf.
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Farmer
Preenort
Jo Dayless County
Merlie Cnoper
Alain
Mexican gunboat drives U S steamship from Norfolk port
A Mexican gunboat drove the U S steamship Gaston from Norfolk harbor after refusing to recognize her papers and before she could load bananas consigned to the port. The Gaston retired to New Orleans, where her crew reported the incident to Captain Tudging.
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U.S
Murphy Estate Left to Family After Will Noted
New York report states Charles F. Murphy, head of a Tamninay Unit, left an estate valued around 470 000 with a single small bequest. The bulk of the estate goes to Mr Margtty's widow and members of his family.
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Charles F. Murphy
New York
Tamninay
Mr. Margtty
Iu Familie
Misitha village hit by landslide amid heavy rains
Reports say a massive landslide buried part of Misitha village in Veracruz region. Tragic site described as steep terrain around RI Pilon, with no clear casualty totals yet. Local authorities, aid groups rush to assess damage and search survivors.
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Vera Cruz
Mexica
Poe Gong
Ian Atide
Misitha
Heat Jwlapy
Envoy Heat to Ebcorta Berlin Dinner Honor
The American commander A B Houghton hosted two dinners in honor of the President and Mrs Sher. Attending guests included the feeds minister and Mrs Stregomann.
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U. 8
Ebcorta Berlin
Cuybmander
A. B. Hougginton
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