Red Grange Ban Ordered By Major Studio Chain
The nationwide motion picture chain issued a statement through General Manager Joseph M. Seider promising that Red Grange will not appear in any film on their screens if the contract dispute with independent producer KY Shallenberger regarding a $500,000 check and related publicity remains unresolved. The board will investigate rumors of the substantial payment as part of Grange’s continued association with the project.
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Exluiiters Organization
France Hands Seub to Russ Diplomat
Paris December 10 The ceremony of presenting credentials to Soviet ambassador Christian Rakovsky proceeded without France playing its national or international anthems. President Doumergue refused to receive Rakovsky if he insisted on hearing The Internationale, a stance mirroring the prior dispute with envoy Leonid Krassin.
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France
Doumergue
Christian Rakovsky
Tasis
M. Rakovsky
Leonid Krassin
Cheridan Named as Customs Collector
Washington dispatch says President Coolidge sent another batch of public office nominations to the Senate. Among those named is Charles J. Sheridan of Helena Montana named Collector of Customs for the district. Many nominees already hold recess appointments.
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Senate
Coolidge
Charles J. Sheridan
Helena
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Weather Bureau transfers to Denver in 1926 shift
The United States Weather Bureau moves forecast duties for Montana and Wyoming from Chicago to Denver effective January 1926. Senior meteorologist P. J. Cox will relocate to Denver to complete the transfer.
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Dee
Montana
Wyoming
United States Weather Bureau
Denver
P. J. Cox
Noxious fumes fill mine tunnel in Alabama disaster
In Ca Habe fields near Birmingham an explosion at Overton Mine No 7 of Alabama Fuel and Iron trapped miners as gas filled passages. Sixty-one died, fifteen escaped, and five hospitalized. Rescue teams searched 2000 feet underground while company president Charles De Bardeleben rushed to the scene.
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Alabama Fue) and Iron Company
Cahabe Fields
Ron Company
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Rose
Charles de Bardeleben
Pure McCord Proclaims Love and Plans Adoption
Seattle notices Pure McCord saying his love is pure and that he will adopt Victoria Deschamps, a 14 year old San Francisco schoolgirl. He announced on November 28 while en route to Missoula. McCord, a known Markan figure, described his feelings as the most uplifting thing in his life.
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Irene Seward
Alaska
Wetern
United States Chamber of Commerce
John Warren McCord
Missoula
Mont
Victoria Deschamps
Victoria
San Francisco
McCord
Insurgent Republicans Lose Key House Committee Posts
In a sweeping move, House Republican insurgents were removed from most major standing committees. Representative Comper of Wisconsin was removed from the foreign affairs panel but kept a seat on the committee list, marking a significant reshaping of leadership and assigns within the party's post.
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Dev
House
Republican Committee On Committees
Representative Comper
Wisconsin
National Defense Reorganization Urged by House Committee
A special House committee backed drastic changes in national defense administration and proposed spending 20 million dollars annually for five years to end up aviation, in a report agreed upon today at Washington.
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Washington
National Defense Administration
Jimon
House
Opposition grows as tax reduction bill debate continues
Wickington reports the opposition to the tax reduction bill resurfaced during a long house debate. Members of the Ways and Means committee, with a lead drafter, faced scattered attacks as allies from both parties united to block or steer the measure through the recent discussions.
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Wickington
Army Air Service Troubles Viewed at Court Martial
Washington reports highlight renewed problems in the Army Air Service as the court martial sessions continue. Blame focuses on the War Department and the administration's economy drive. The court barred cumulative evidence and refused to hear Major General Charles Z. Menehner's prepared evidence.
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Army Air Service
War Department
Moon
Adinistration
Charles Z. Meneher
Dire Laxity Charged in Tax Collection Across Major Firms
Senate inquiry reveals criticism of Internal Revenue Service handling of Gulf Oil, Standard Oil California, and Sinclair Consolidated Oil tax cases. Testimony claims $4.59 million in Gulf taxes from 1913 to 1919 and $3.378 million plus $25 million in related figures for Standard Oil, with delays and defiance by bureau chiefs in settlements. Sinclair case also allegedly faced repeated delays and unresolved settlements.
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Shars
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Standard Oi Company of
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Senate
Gulf Chi Corporation
Mellon
Internal Revenue
Blair
Bureau
Standard of California
Sinclair Oil Corporation
That Phone Again! Heating stove ad brings buyers to call
A classified ad in the Independent Clasai finds Ada dala t selling a heating stove. Day after day the phone rang with buyers seeking the stove, but the seller can dispose of it only once, leaving several disappointed. Call 494-492 for results.
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Ada Dla
Claasifier
Gall
Cuba Prohibits African Music and Rumba Under Decree
A presidential decree in Vavana forbids playing lambor or bottom drums and other African character instruments with singing and contorted dancing. The order targets the rumba as contrary to Cuban custom and public order, per President Marh ado's directive.
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Marhado
Cuba
Disgraceful Situation on Prohibition Debate at Church Council
In Detroit on December 10 the Federal Council of Churches opened its annual executive council meeting with a lengthily address by Rev. Dr. Charles Stelzle of New York City, a prohibition leader. The session drew mixed reactions as Dr. Stelzle urged labor-minded prohibition policies while opponents from Billy Hishop James Cannon and Howard Ru sler pressed reservations about his conclusions.
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Charles Stelzle
New York City
Executive Council
Federal Council of Churches
Brelvie
Billy Hishop
James Cannon
Washireton
D.C
Ad Howard Ruser
The
Antiesaloon League
der Stetele
Son of Folk Escapes Justice in Chicago Case
Perry Jr., son of wealthy Chicago parents, escaped justice after serving about three years of a life sentence for guarder traited to say he has seen Europe to avert rearrest on tendered indictments. He confessed to murder and go robberies.
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Tee
Prince Seek
Perry, Jr
Odover JG
Europe
Perry
Enright Held Murder Suspect After Farm Killing
Michael Enright, son of New York Police Commissioner Richard Enright, was taken into custody near Campbell in connection with the murder of Timothy Shayy, a farm laborer. District Attorney Guy W. Chaney indicated a first degree murder charge was likely. The farm is owned by Commissioner Enright and run by his brother William, who has been ill. Witnesses say a drunken brawl preceded the crime. Police report the victim died from a blow above the eyes, likely from an axe.
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Michael Enright
Lpeaher
Richard Enright
New York
Campbell
Timothy Shayy
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Lis
Guy W. Chaney
Torning
Lotlight
Enright
Wollian
William
Hnwever
Aichael
Chaney
Rontucalirat
Michael
Tie
Shyvy
Shay
Los Angeles Halts Gayety at Venice
A Venice resort area near Los Angeles faces closure as Sunday dancing prohibition took effect weeks ago after a city notice. The report notes amusement panel actions and enforcement details, with related sports items on Chicago Cubs transactions mentioned.
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Los Angeles
Venice
Toy Aracles
Mer
Rity
Aay
Governor Nellie Ross Candidate for U S President
Governor Nellie Taylor Ross was named as a potential Democratic presidential candidate by Bishop N. Thomas at KFBU radio's inaugural program from the Episcopal Cathedral. The broadcast marked a historic moment in Wyoming, with support as Wyoming celebrates women’s suffrage and her election as governor, the state first to grant both.
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Wee, Mee
Nellie Taylor Ross
Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church
Radio Atetion Kfbu
Episcopal Cathedral
Han- Titman
Woeelming
We State
Whontas
Harrimay
Rocky Mountain Region
Wyoming
Rosesaulap
Ghostly Visit Sparks Doom Rumors At Manor Event
Nov 28 report from Lenton notes the Black Prince of the Plantagenets haunting Math Plate near the Fourteenth century mansion. Lady Ueligves Min reports repeated appearances at dusk with music sounds, warning Pagland of impending danger and linking the tale to Joan of Kent.
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Tmantagenet
Math Plate
Joan
Fair Maid
Kent
Cady Limerick
Ueligves
Pagland
Government Study Sought On Whale Question By Hoover
Washington reports say Secretary Hoover urged a sane study on the whale question during a conference of industrial associations. The meeting, focused on plans for a permanent body to oppose government encroachment on private enterprise, heard Hoover warn that defining clear principles for government business is difficult due to inherent human impulses and existing regulatory needs.
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Washington
Hoover
Mr. Toaver
Time to Call Halt on Encroachment on Our States' Rights
A Washington petition drawn by representatives of ten state legislatures urged immediate action against federal overreach into state governance. The appeal calls for preserving state sovereignty and resisting federal taxation shifts, arguing the federal government aims to erode state authority while proposing to retain 80 percent of highway funds. States named include Delaware, We and North and South …
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Dee
Cunilge Caltomeress
Unlaia
Bedi
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Cincian
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Wvxas
Dramatic Walsh Bill Targets Federal Powers in Oil Scandal
Senator Walsh introduces a bill to curb federal authority amid an oil scandal. He seeks to quash a court path against a property seizure and impose a fine up to 100000 dollars, amid partisan rhetoric and calls for accountability.
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Dee
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Cameron
Ter Lee
Canadian steamer Kyland Manan refloated after grounding
The Canadian passenger steamer Kyland Manan, which ran aground at Tower Paissanguodda Bay, was towed to safety with only a broken propeller shaft as damage. All passengers had been taken ashore by lighter after the grounding near Campobello Island.
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Kyland Manan
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Lip Sticks Rouge Barred In Brooklyn High School
In a Brooklyn high school, lip sticks and rouge are forbidden. An edict bans makeup use and confiscates cosmetics from students. One pupil reportedly faced disciplinary standing before fellow students as she wiped lipstick from her lips.
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New High School
Brooklyn
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Missouri River Navi gation Aided by Congressmen
Washington D C Dec 10 Congress supported making the Missouri river navigable for northern states with a luncheon under the Missouri River Navigation association. Delegations from Michigan Wyoming Montana North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado backed the plan. Senator Reed Missouri urged bipartisan backing as speakers from affected states voiced arguments.
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Missouri River
Montana
Missouri River Navigation Association
Mien
Wyoming
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Calonta
Reed
Missouri
Laundry Boiler Blast Kills One Injures Five
A laundry boiler explosion at a facility in Fort Coline causes one death and five injuries. The blast tears through equipment, leaving the wall damaged and one person trapped briefly. Authorities report the incident occurred in the late afternoon with emergency crews responding quickly.
Seattle council weighs impeachment amid mayoral feud
The Seattle council debated starting impeachment proceedings against Mayor Brawa as discussions centered on the judiciary committee report. Ambrose Bailey Ban, a pastor crusading against the mayor, led supporters at a rally while council members debated the vote threshold and constitutional steps.
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Ted
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Girl feared dad would slay lover in Bruey case
Lamveld, Towa, Dec 10. Lam Bruey, who confessed to killing Sam McNeese, was arraigned today and committed to jail. The case is expected to reveal letters between Bruey’s daughter and McNeese about their relation, including a letter in which the girl feared her father’s reaction.
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Sam McNeese
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