New York Man Appointed Governor General of Philippines
Henry L. Stimson of New York was nominated by President Coolidge to be governor general of the Philippines, succeeding the late Major General Leonard Wood. A former secretary of war and trusted presidential envoy, Stimson was long associated with Republican politics and was said to have been reluctant about the climate and duties but accepted the post to carry out Wood’s policies and Coolidge’s administration.
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Washington
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Coolidge
Philippines
Stimson
Nicaragua
Leonard Wood
Wood
Irs
Heflin Seeks Resignations Over Cotton Price Drop
Senator Heflin Democrat Alabama demanded the resignations of Secretary Jardine and Lloyd 8. Tenny of the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Economics in response to a cotton price decline after a department price estimate was issued. The House sent a Christmas vacation proposal to the Senate, and the Senate special elections committee scheduled hearings in the Frank L. Smith case for December 16.
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Washington
Jardine
Lloyd
Tenny
Bureau of Economics
Department of Agriculture
Senate
Heflin
Alabama
House
Special Elections Committee
Frank L. Smith
Bundle Day to aid striking miners in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh set December 20 as Bundle Day with the city fire department supporting. Director of Public Safety J M Clark ordered every fire station in the city to receive bundles, as union leaders appeal to the public for shoes for hundreds of children and clothing for adults.
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Pittsburgh
Public Safety
J.,m. Clark
West Virginia Weather Outlook Rain Tonight and Cooler
Rain is forecast for West Virginia tonight with likely continuation into Wednesday morning. Temperatures will drop, turning colder on Wednesday, especially in the western portion tonight.
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West Virginia
West Portion
Silk Stolen From Reading Freight Train Near Neshaminy Falls
A gang of about 15 hijackers halted a Reading company freight near Neshaminy Falls and stole raw silk worth an estimated 50 000 dollars. After exchanging shots with the crew conductor Feareze Dancy and others repelled the thieves who disabled air brakes, cut seals, and loaded silk onto waiting cars and automobiles.
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Langhorne
Reading Company
Neshaminy Falls
Here
Jersey City
Chester
Feareze Dancy
Althor
Sipe Reniil Shine Blasted By Gangsters
Chicago December 18 1922 explosion in a racketeering campaign hits De Luxe Shoe Repair Shop inside the Cooper Carlton Hotel and damages two neighboring stores. No injuries reported. Owner Gust Chetas says a Boot Black Protective Association member warned him to close by January 1. Police seek union officers for questioning.
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Chicago
Wild Cat Union
Cooper- Carlton
Gust Chetas
Boot Black Protective Association
Helen Snider Wins Best Legion Essay in State Contest
13 year old Helen Snider daughter of Mr and Mrs John Snider Beech street wins first place in West Virginia American Legion state essay contest on Why A Veteran of the World War Should be a Member of the American Legion. Crawford Compton adjutant Taylor county Post No 12 receives word from Roderick G Merrick state adjutant Charleston noting hundreds of county level essays submitted and graded. Gratton girl awarded 15 dollars for best state essay.
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Helen Snider
John Snider
Beech Street
American Legion
Crawford Compton
Taylor County
Roderick G. Merrick
Charleston
West Virginia
Gratton
Sentinel
Fairmont Operators Plan Second Appeal Meeting
Fairmont officials and members of the Fairmont Coal Operators Association will reconvene to discuss James J. Davis secretary of labor's second appeal urging local operators to send representatives to the coal conferences opening in Washington today. A change in stance is not expected and none of the local mine owners are likely to attend.
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Fairmont
Fairmont Coal Operators Association
James J. Davis
Washington
PARDONS AND COMMUTATIONS GRANTED IN KENTUCKY
Governor William F Fields, retiring, signed 67 pardons and restorations in one night including 14 murder cases and one death row reversal. Clemency raises Kentucky total pardons since November to 129 with W Turner Harrod receiving a full pardon after mental-derangement findings.
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Prantfort
William F. Fields
Flem D. Sampson
Fields
Kentucky
W. Turner Harrod
Louisville
State Court of Appeals
Harrod
Rose Nolan
W. Clark Otte
Commonwealth's
Governor Henry Johnston Indicted by Legislature in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City December 13 indictment charges Governor Henry Johnston with six offenses including replacing civil with military authority, incompetency, and conspiracy over a highway claim. Chief Justice Fred Brandon also faces three charges. Harry Cordell faced three charges over state funds and banking payroll irregularities. Impeachment bills were sent to the Senate as National Guard guards at the Capitol overnight.
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Oklahoma City
Henry
Johnston
House
Charles Moon
Moon
Senate
Fred Brandson
State Supreme Court
Jose Alvarado
Kirby Fitz- Spatrick
Ardmore
Desparrans
Banking
C. O. Hammonds
Harry B. Cordell
State Board of Agriculture
Board of Managers
National
s/Gnardsmen
Capitol
President Has Not U K'd Naval Program Yet
President Coolidge remains awaiting final Navy recommendations on the cruiser program before presenting to Congress. Officials say the president has not approved any naval building plan and the Navy Department has not reached a conclusive view on its recommendations.
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Washington
Coolidge
Navy
Congress
Navy Department
Mrs Lilliendahl Begins Ten Year Prison Term
Maret Thompson Lilliendahl plans to forego a Christmas celebration with her five year old son at the county jail to start a ten year sentence at the state penitentiary in Trenton. The term begins only when transported to Trenton. Willis Reach, widow, also faces ten years for voluntary manslaughter in Dr William Lilliendahl’s slaying. Sheriff Cimino may move them to Trenton this week unless a new trial is sought.
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Mays Landing
Maret’ Thompson Lilliendahl
Trenton
Alfred
Willis “Reach
Wiliam Lilltendahl
Cimino
Miners Start Talks On Labor Conference At Washington
Washington December 15 A government bid to end the coal mining suspension in Ohio Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia began today at the labor department. Secretary Davis convened operators and miners with John L. Lewis to seek a basis for settlement amid unfilled positions and idle mines. Weighing public pressure and humane motives, the secretary urged calm talks and the aim of easing the national fuel situation as workers face unemployment. Some operators declined to attend while others offered vague representation. Prior meetings included separate sessions with attendees, among them F R Long of Marbell Coal Co West Virginia.
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Washington
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Labor Department
Thats
Davis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Labor
Oal
F. R. Long
Marbell Coal Company
Fairmont
West Virini
Norther
Fits Company
Cleveland
Ohio Coal Operators Association
Eastern Ohio Coal Operators Association
U S Gunboat to Protect Foreigners in Canton
Dispatches from Shanghai report the U S gunboat Sacramento landing field guns at Canton to protect foreigners and moving Americans to safety via armed launches from the Pampanga. The Asheville also arrived, as both foreign and Chinese authorities try to prevent attacks while communists conduct strikes.
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Shanghai
United States
Sacramento
Canton
Shemeen
Chang Fale Wei
Pampanga
Tungshan
Standard Oil Company
Yangtse River
Wuchang
Changsha
Shameen Island
Honan
Shameen
Hong Kong
Attempt Is Made to Bomb Catholic Shrine
In Mexico City on December 13 an unidentified man gave a wax covered bomb disguised as a holy candle to a worshipper at the Virgin of Guadalupe shrine during the national holiday. Police seek motive as thousands prayed. The candle’s unusual weight prompted handing it to police.
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Mexico City
Non-Stop Hop Starts From Capital City at Bolling Field
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh began a 2,000 mile non-stop flight to Mexico City from Bolling Field at 12 29 p m. Escort by army navy and commerce departments followed to Richmond Virginia. Despite a murky sky and taxi to start, Lindbergh soared after a careful preflight as weather and ground conditions slowed takeoff. Continued on Page Five.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mexico City
Bolling Field
Potomac
Lindbergh
St. Louis
Eple
Solita
France
War Department
Army
Navy
Commerce Departments
Richmond
Spirit of
Potomac River
Fredericksbjurg Vn
Farmer Millis Kills Wife and Five Children in Oklahoma Barn
Phillip Millis, 40, murdered his wife and five children with an axe in a barn near Hennessy Oklahoma then hanged himself from a barn rafter. Neighbors said he was despondent after six family losses and troubles. The mother held a six month old baby when killed. twins and two smaller children also perished.
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Hennessy
Okla
Phillip Millis
Millis
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Sipe Reniil
Legion
Grafton
Oklahoma
Selons
U. K’d Naval Program
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U.S
Catholic Shrine
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Ambassador
Harvey S. Burwell
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