Normal expansion of nation to require budget increases
Washington reports 1927 federal outlays estimated at 389,207,921 dollars in budget figures submitted to Congress by President Coolidge. He says minimal government running costs have nearly been reached and normal expansion of a growing nation will require higher expenditures to maintain government machinery despite the rise in total estimates.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Imation
Think Son Alive But Ask Pension Inquiries In Aberdeen
Letters from Aberdeen report private Arthur Frazier, killed in action, may be alive prompting parents Mr and Mrs Charles Frazer to request confirmation from Adjutant General Wood Hale. The siblings claim the Ottawa Valley boy was misclassified after a Minneapolis report declared him dead.
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Aberdeen
Arthur Frazier
Charles [Ray
Ines Delleso
Santac
Niobrara Neh
Minneapollo
Wood Hale
South Takota
Rubber shares rise as tire prices jump 20 percent
Rubber shares, already booming, surged today after news that tire prices will rise by 20 percent nationwide starting tomorrow. The higher costs hit British automobile owners and the public, with the increase described as general across the country.
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London
Reclamation Fund Estimates for Upper River Projects
Washington December estimates from the Reclamation Bureau list appropriation amounts for several dams and projects. Figures include Hurles Mill 540000, Rivermont 84000, Sun Rover Mont 59000, lower Set Jolwaton? North Dakota 2.
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Washington
Dec
UPI
Sun Rover
Trial Testimony Flare In Mitchell Court Martial
Proceedings in the court martial of Colonel Mitchell opened with accusations of impeachment and contempt. Major Alles Gulhow led the prosecution bench as judge advocate while Captain Thomas Hart, recently returned from the Pacific, testified that portions of Winged Defent were copied without permission. The defense objected to the authorship claim yet the major pressed to admit the evidence as relevant to the accused.
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Washington
Persas
Alles Gulhow
Seesinn
Thomas Hart
Pacific
Mitchell
Majors
Unknown American Dead in France Epitaph Chosen by Pershing Board
Washington tech Upon 1682 white stone crosses that mark resting places of unknown American dead in France the American government will chisel this legend Here rests I honored glory an American soldier known but to God The epitaph was selected by the Battle Monuments commission headed by General Pershing.
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Washington Tech
France
Battle Monuments Commission
Pershing
Wood Opposes Laxity in Divorce Law Changes
Manjla December 9. Governor General Leonard Wood vetoed a bill passed by the Legislature tightening the divorce laws. He cited that the proposed changes would loosen family ties in the Philippines and weaken the marital bond.
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Manjla
Leonard Wood
Fie
Philippines
Necklace Theft Prompts Citywide Search in New York
Police probe into a $10,000 pearl necklace owned by Mrs Charles William Clark missing since November 21 at Mrs Wa K Vanderbilt Jr’s home. The necklace of 75 pearls reportedly vanished after Clark supposedly left with it wrapped in tissue. Clark, recently divorced from Charles William Clark, is linked to the Vanderbilts and the Dutch minister Richard M Tolin.
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New York
Dee
Pohcey
Geme
Charles William Clark
United States
Wa K Vanderbilt, Jr
Clark
Waltham K Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Ace Downt
Paris
Cecilia Tobin
San Francisco
Richard, M Tolin
Netherlands
House Debates Tax Reduction Bill In Senate Session
Washington date Dec 9 The tax reduction bill dominates proceedings as four hours of discussion unfold in the House with representatives Reney Bucks Rainer Abnow and other lawmakers urging substantial rate cuts and higher personal exemptions while adsorbed on repealing war era levies and business losses cited as purely war taxes amid party line defense.
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Foward
Senate
Reney Bucks
Rainer Abnow
Piussion
Ialey
Oregon
Wills
Newark
Dickinson
Vissqur
Montana hotel man Hugh J. Wilson dies in Los Angeles
Hugh J. Wilson longtime Butte figure dies of heart disease at his Los Angeles home. He built the Walser owned Butte hotel, led local business and racing circles, helped found the Butte and Antte Park Racing Association, and held leadership roles with Heilbronner Brokerage and other Montana firms. Funeral plans in Los Angeles with services to be announced locally.
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Butte
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Tox Angeles
Lee Mantle
United States
Frank WK Wilton
Walon
Horn
Compan Whale
Birtest
Wilson
Weiner Political Generale
Tutte Hotel
Wemre Iarces
Broadwy
Lilerts
Harrs Stover
Salt Lake
Terry Robertson
Pantte
Wathars Gemmel
Byte
Antte Puandl
Me Walton
Daly Potate
Orace
Taylor Faundry
Montana Trug
Finlen Lotel
Hedbronner Brokerage Company
Ramer Grand
Seattle
Los Angeles
Classified ad capture offers quick rental share
Local advertiser placed a classified ad seeking a furnished apartment on a wb lease. The ad notes the unit rented within an hour of publication and promotes fast returns for readers. Call 491-442 to place your ad and join the quick turnover in the Independent Classifieds.
Movable Ban Call On Athletes For Movie Roles
Lalamus December 9 report details a nationwide campaign to bar athletes from acting roles in films. RL Woodhull Doser, NT president of the Motion Picture Owners Association, led adoption of a resolution urging Wallis Hays and the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America to back efforts to purge the industry of such casting. He cited Parott Rev Gringe and Jich Denyses as examples prompting the protest.
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RL Woodhull Doser
Motion Victure Owners of America
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Woodhull
Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of
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Mir Woodhull
Parott Rev Gringe
Shotion
Jich Denyses
1924 U S motor death rate tops 1923 figures
The Commerce Department reports 1924 motor accident deaths at 157 per 100000, up from 149 in 1923, 125 in 1922, and 115 in 1921. Total deaths reached 15,528 for the year, with California posting the highest state rate and New York and Pennsylvania also high. Washington state ranked toward the lower end among states.
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United States
Commerce Department
California
Paterson NJ
Tien
Witteburgh
Abe
Tam Don
Sashville
New Maven Lawn
New York
Fo Tos Angelo
New Bedford
San Antonio
Refuses Endorsement of Five-Mill Levy for Wemmoen School
A Montana education group failed to endorse a five mill levy referendum at a state convention. The committee considered endorsing the measure but tabled the motion during the evening session. The issue remains unsettled as delegates debated the referendum and its potential impact on school funding.
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Tilling Dev
Wemmoen
Momani
Larmers
Red Cross Elects List of Officers
Washington Dec 9 The American Red Cross, meeting in actual session, elected a number of officers. Vacancies on the board of corporate officers were filled. General T Pershoig, Bearchaid Willany S Benson, Willan Green, chief Justice Fatt, and Robert W. DeForest of New York were elected vice presidents, and Miss Mabel Boardman was named secretary.
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Board of Run Corporators
Pershoig Bearchaid
Willany S Benson
Willan Green
Mercanfederation of Labor
Tims Drun Foremer
Chies Justice Fatt
Robert W. DeForest
New York
Myss Mabel
Big Rule Union to Ask an Increase in Wages
Chicago delegates of the national union vote to push for higher pay and night work allowances for guards and clerks. The General Chairmen push for better uniforms and safety provisions for sentintry clans.
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BIG Rule Union
Chicago
Tee
Solthnenalnien
North America
President Coolidge Praises Red Cross
President Coolidge lauded the American Red Cross for expanding activities and aiding the nation during a Washington address at the annual meeting. He cited the organization’s growing role in relief work and emphasized its mission to alleviate suffering and provide timely aid.
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Red Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
Don Goud
Goodwall
Retail auto men feel optimism at national meeting
Dealers from major cities gathered to discuss market trends and auto sales. The event featured remarks from executives and a focus on improving dealer relations and financing options. Strong momentum was noted for upcoming quarters as optimism grew among attendees.
Church Debate Sparks Prohibition Council Split
A church council meeting sparked a heated debate over prohibition policy. Members from All Saints and neighboring parishes clashed on enforcement, moral guidance, and community impact while awaiting a vote on a proposed resolution. The session highlighted divisions among clergy and lay leaders amid rising temperance concerns.
Farm Bureau Elevates Thompson Leader in Federal Effort
Thompson farm bureau figure advances as president of the American Farm Bureau, with strong advocacy for federal export preparation and policy support. The move signals emphasis on national leadership and coordinated agricultural outreach.
Japs Look to Pope to Stay Socialist
Fragmentary text suggests Japan's government seeks Vatican support to maintain socialist alignment. Unclear names or dates appear amid garbled phrases about religious influence and political stance.
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Pope
Ohio State faces probe after raid on Horton home
Governor orders a thorough house cleaning at Ohio State University after a state prohibition department raid. Dabney Horton, a graduate instructor in the English department, is arrested as inspectors report a one and a half gallon still and mash. The governor seeks dismissal and faculty investigations amid drunken party rumors at fraternity houses and campus events.
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Vic Donshey
Ohio State University
State Prohibition Department
Dabney Horton
Engheh
Denahey
Hortmuil
Hortonshone
Govenors
Tyans
Morten
Crlireetors
Horton
Patlor
Conanthc
Coolidge Addresses Mining Congress About Economic Issues
President Coolidge declares the federal government ready to support mining interests and address vast modern economic problems. He speaks at a gathering led by the American Mining Association and emphasizes cooperative efforts to stabilize markets and boost industry.
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Lige Econome
Inti
Tes
Coolidge Saubantte
Tameht
Aiginse
Pertort
Chile to Appeal to President Goolidge on Dates Dispute
Chile plans to appeal to President Calvin Coolidge over date fixes rejected by the arbitration commission. The Tendury petinetiary committee endorsed the move on the day the general Pershing rntinn toy was discussed. Chilean authorities reject the motion and will proceed to the arbitrator.
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General Pershing
Why Women Are Always Too Late
A fragmented note discusses alleged gender differences in timing and accuracy, citing tests and supposed error rates. The text references Baltimore and Johns Hopkins University related terms, but specifics are unclear and multiple misspellings obscure meaning.
Rhinelander Jury Probe Opens After Postverdict Claims
Supreme Court Justice Marschausey orders grand jury inquiry into alleged tampering with the Rhinelander case. Juror Sanford reports approached by three Yonkers citizens including eye specialist Dr James G.C. Bennett. Bennett and Sanford ordered to appear. none reportedly supported Rivnlander or his wife.
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Supreme Court
Marschausey
Brederick
Sanford
Yonkers
Citvvens
James GC. Bennett
Bennett
Int
Rivnclander
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