Indictments in wartime contracts fraud case unfold
Washington December 30 1920 Bene dict Crowell assistant secretary of war under the Wilson administration and six a year men with the Council of National Defense were indicted today by the special grand jury in a broad war fraud probe. Others named include William A Starrett Morton C Tuttle and W Lundorf. The charges allege a conspiracy to maladminister land regulations and steer contracts to friends under the est plus system causing millions in losses and lowering labor morale.
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Washington
Benedict Crowell
Wilson
Council of National Ce
William A. Starrett
Morton C. Tuttle
W. . Lundorf
Clair Foster
M. McGibbons
A. Mears
H. M. Daugherty
Department of Justice
Repnew
Wealth as a vice or virtue in a republic
A Washington Star quote argues wealth threatens a republic yet flags money's danger to Europe as more perilous for America in the long run. The snippet reflects debate on rich nations and national stability.
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America
Republic
Europe
Washington Star
Treasures from Tutankhamen Tomb Move to Seti Tomb
In Luxor Egypt on December 28 priceless items from Tutankhamen’s tomb were moved to the Seti tomb under the supervision of Howard Carter and Arthur Mace of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The haul includes an inlaid box showing Tutankhamen with his queen at a lion hunt and an alabaster vase believed to contain balm for the dead.
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Luxor
Egypt
Tutanic Hamen
Howard Carter
Arthur Mace
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Seti ‘Ll
Tutank
Hamen
Seti
Montana Taxpayers Versus Highway Commission Critique
A Judith Basin County Press piece attacks the State Highway Commission as wasteful and overpaid. It argues motorists and farmers should oppose higher gasoline or license taxes to fund roads, asserting rural owners gain little from tourist highways and bear the burden for salaries and lavish spending.
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Judith Basin County Press
Reading
Billings
Montana
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Political debate on highway commission maintenance
A discussion stresses the political significance of preserving the highway commission. It hopes Judith representatives will study the issue carefully before voting to grant the commission additional funds or status.
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Highway Commission
Judith
Misses His Revenue From War Echoes in Theater
A quirky exchange reveals a first usher laments the end of war and loss of audience energy. The second usher questions patriotism as the topic shifts to memories of orchestra and the habit of finding ladies’ handbags after performances.
Brewer William Lemp Ends Life in Saint Louis Office
William J. Lemp, 54, president of the William J. Lemp Brewing Co., killed himself by shooting twice in his brewery office. This marks the third in his family to die by self-inflicted harm, following a father and sister. The firm, once among the world’s largest brewers, occupied a 14 acre triangular block in the southern city and was valued at seven million dollars. it had recently been auctioned for five hundred eighty five thousand dollars to five buyers.
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St. Louis
William J. Lemp
William J. Lemp Brewing Company
A Tip From Franklin My Better Het It T Tu Good
The line appears as a garbled fragment from the Boston Transcript likely referencing Franklin. Readable content is insufficient to confirm a coherent event or quote or identify people, places, or dates for a reliable card.
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Franklin
Boston Transcript
School Notes Highlight After Holiday Start
School began with renewed interest after Christmas vacation. Prof. Lybecker arrived from Seattle and Prof. Davis traveled to Lewis town for school duties. Abner McClimans Harold Gillespie lead hopes for the Fourth Young Vocational Conference. Several pupils return from Chippewa transferring to higher grades while others miss due to illness. Stoves installed in all grade rooms raise temperatures and ease heating. Miss Green reports multiple absences after vacation.
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Abner McClimans
Harold Gillespie
Mrs. Brougher
Lloyd and
Freada Sullenger
Geraldine Braniff
Margaret Dieziger
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