Galbraith responds to Houston on soldier bonus cost
A Washington dispatch reports Galbraith criticizes Houston over the pending soldier bonus plan and the cost of carrying it. He cites Treasury figures and argues that funding would strain fiscal policy, while Houston defends timely payment to ex‑service members amid wartime burdens. The exchange centers on compensation costs and national obligations in the postwar period.
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Exhibits vanish as seized liquor taken from officials
A report from Richmond, Wayle describes seized liquor missing after authorities claimed the exhibits vanished from the federal storage area during a prohibition era seizure. Agents told a federal judge that thieves likely breached the site, complicating the case and custody of the liquor.
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Associated Press
Richond
Wayle
Virginia
Federsl
Waddill
United States
Sui
Ripe Old Age Stuff Is Pulled by Cannon in Congress
A report from the House marks the end of a long session as veteran rep. Cannon advances the idea of continuing service. The piece notes his near eighty five years, his decades in Congress, and a remark on the aging leadership. Mel Cane’s long congressional tenure is also highlighted with references to his many terms and upcoming birthday.
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Seaker
Hegin
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Seth Osan
Capitol
Cannon
Mel Cane
Congress
Dixon on List for Big Place
President elect Hare nears a decision on cabinet appointments. Reported options include Charles W. Dawes for Secretary of the Interior and Joseph Dixon mentioned for the Diary of the Interior. Several others from Indiana and Massachusetts appear under consideration.
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Dixon
Miri
Hareog
Cerys
Iuchule
Charles Wotwhee
Llingis
Gers Veldty
He Degasapas
Indiana
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Fay
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Nechert
Bivbaan
Hlaeyy MD
Dita
Mr. Dixon
Vasile Levantha
Rereus
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Joseph Dison
Interior
Uel
Governor Frazier Rebuked In Local Dispute
A garbled report notes a rebuke involving Governor Frazier and district officials. It mentions figures such as Weiss, Wehe, and Spencer in Williston, with references to a mete workmen commission and restoration actions. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Cruet
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Oliies
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Williston
Lost fragmentary text on political scene in Washington
Fragmentary OCR reads like a political notice with mentions of Washington, Gould and Republicans. Obscure phrasing references military security and defense and a possible revolution discussion.
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Aparaniia
Canaress
Wilson
Rep. Gould
Republicas
Ty York
Raids Seize Liquor as New Mexico Investigation Proceeds
In New Mexico authorities seized about 100 gallons of liquor during raids. The liquor will be used as evidence in an ongoing investigation planned for May or June, with officials aiming to coordinate further actions in the coming weeks.
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Petrted
Ibuernue
New Mexico
Faithful Domestic 70 Get Hale as Bailion For Her Toil
Mrs Marghet Kaght filed in probate today to make final distribution of a decedent estate reporting that $198200 in public and personal checks has been paid. The estate was valued at $697.82, leaving approximately $1,? billion for a former servant who was a residuary legatee.
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Hale
Baillion
Agnes McNevin
Marghet Kaghti
Rutt
Pro’ate
Wave
Mately Walt la Iilion
Barre Savings Bank President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Hard lagoa term for an embezzling banker in Associated Press report from Barre Vermont notes G. Land, president of Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company, pled guilty to embezzlement. Sentence expected between four and seven years under state law.
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Vermont
Origan
Brak G.lawland
Barre Savings Bank and Trust Company
Wre Hark
Scent Plot to Free Arkansas Convicts Exposed
Little Rock Arkansas authorities reveal a retaliatory plot to liberate inmates by potentially attacking the Pine Bluff facility. Governor Brough says penitentiary officials reported plans tied to Oklahoma actors serving life terms for murder.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Bee
Pine Bluff Machine
Arkansas Natonal Guard
Garcernar Brough
Bankers Called for October Meeting in Los Angeles
Los Angeles December reports receipt of notice that the American Bankers Association convention will begin the week of October 2 in Los Angeles. Attendance and program details were not disclosed in the message received.
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Los Angeles
Dic
Ameri UN Takers
Asson
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Poison Gas Seen as Primary Future War Weapon
Chemical experts at a national conference warned that poison gas could become the chief instrument of future warfare. The British government restricts import of dyestuffs for a year to boost domestic dye production, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign sources and advance self sufficiency in wartime industry.
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Engeland
Substantial Tariff on Wool Is Asked
The Miners Agricultural Association relay sent a telegram urging support for a substantial tariff on wool. It claims such a tariff is necessary to preserve the U S sheep industry and would not raise the price of wool suits by more than a small amount.
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Curaga
Asso
Elegian
United States
London reports regime coercion failures in Sinn Fein crackdown
A desultory UK dispatch from London notes that coercive methods fail to curb Sinn Fein fervor as labor unrest and broader anti-government sentiment grow. The report highlights widespread sympathy for the movement and the resulting volatility across populated areas, signaling continued resistance and political tension.
Conflicting Counsel on Versailles Peace Treaty Debated
Senator Porter and Oscar Straus argued over ratification of the Versailles treaty. Porter urged setting aside the Teague and pursuing a New Deal approach to gain international peace, while Straus supported League of Nations involvement as a path to lasting peace.
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Senator Porter
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Oscar Stra
New York
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League
Shell Mich Hs Soavenier
Hill on Move Lake Dee Four Miles In Length
Chemists report tasat cart dehria dawi damaged Litah Michigan South Heels and Ata Consolidated Mining properties in Lintle ate tonwood canyon per cee today.
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Oil Quiput in Montana Goes Ahead
In Montana the oil project proceeds amid a month of activity and production figures. The report notes barrels produced in November and October with New York and other states cited. A Mayflower yard fire near the presidens quarters prompts a formal inquiry into the blaze.
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Washiguia
Dee
Momuaan
Alantanan Ney
Mayflower
Moonshine Raid Nets Hurley Saloons and 87 Jailed
Prohibition agents from Chicago swept Hurley Wis capturing 38 saloons and 19 patrons with 57 arrested and later paroled to federal custody. The raid began at 9:30 a.m. and by noon 38 saloonkeepers and 19 patrons were in custody as liquor continued to flow in the town.
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Burg
Ansoetoed Press
Ironwords
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Hurley
Wis
Dee Wight
Chicago
Irouworts Mich
Ashland
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Prohibition Enforcement
Ramberitge
Jos. Callahan
Aken
Prices For Coal Too High Charges Spark Probe
Mass coal dealers faced calls to lower prices as fuel administrators urged reductions amid allegations that anthracite costs remained excessive. The move follows early reports of price excesses in multiple communities and a push for prompt adjustment to aid consumers.
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Ted
Boston
Der
Mass
HOU
Udita
Prives Anil
Volcano erupts as lava rises from Kilauea pit
Reports from the observatory indicate lava activity increasing at Kilauea after several weeks of steady rise. Two lava fountains reach about a meter in height, ash and steam visible around the crater as ash plume forms above.
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Kiliuea
Voedrajo
Verdict Set In Bank's Responsibility Case
A jury in Superior Court awarded $125 to 13 depositors whose safe deposit boxes were robbed on January 26 when the thieves burned their way into the vault. Judge N. B. McNengie and counsel said the verdict marks a legal precedent as the first such case filed against a bank.
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Associated Press
Hank
Bycon Ivise
Thieven
N. B. McNengie
First decision on the airplane taxi lawsuit reported
Omaha courts ruled on the first airplane taxi suit, involving Charles S. Hoyt of Whitman Nebrancman, who paid $800 full fare yet rode part of the trip by train after a forced landing near Abbott. Municipal Judge Baldwin presided as the case set a precedent for air taxi service disputes.
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Charles S. Hoyt
Whitman
Nebrancman
Isable
Pla
Abbott
Municipal
Jinige Baldwin
el Rask
President Wilson Quietly Celebrates Natal Day
President Wilson marked his sixth birthday in the White House with a private family gathering on his last birthday as a private citizen. Excluded from the day’s events was his son-in-law William G. McAdoo except for limited attendance. Mrs. Wilson hosted an informal party attended by Mrs. McAdoo and the president’s daughter and grandchildren. Messages of congratulations arrived, including one from King George V of Britain.
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Margaret Wileson
King George
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