Agreement Reached on US War Costs and Occupation Claims
Paris January 12 The Associated Press reports that British and American finance ministers reached a final accord on paying US occupation costs and war damage claims. Final ratification is expected at plenary session as France Italy Belgium support the American view. The US will receive about 25 million dollars yearly toward roughly 600 million in claims, with total reimbursement over 25 years. Remaining costs are estimated between 250 000 and 260 000 dollars and war damage claims will be settled per committee findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Alled Finance Minsters
United States
France
Italy
Belgiam
Montana House Eyes Constitution Change And Rail Panel
A House session notes moves to file bills including a constitutional amendment to set biennial Montana legislative sessions every four years, a push by Rep Lester Loble to propose a statewide vote, and plans to end the state railroad commission with a measure expected in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menets
Lester Loble
Clik
Cascade County
Loble
Genera
State Railroad Commission
Cattle Industry Leaders Meet Amid Mixed Montana Outlook
About 30 members from various sections gather with the American Livestock association executive board in Albuquerque. Dr John A Donovan of Butte reports good 1924 conditions but poor cattle prices. optimism persists across Montana stock raising regions despite some bankruptcies. Bidwell Burke of Omaha notes weather challenges but weathering conditions overall. Utah ranges fair. Montana hopes rise for improved prices and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Tan
The
American Livestock Association
Tred H Biaby
Tong Beach
Montana
John A Donovan
Butte
Donovan
Lidward L Burke
Omaha
Nebraskha
Utah
Thomas Redmond
Vic McParland
Ethe State Association
Texas woman passes at the age of N
An elderly Texas woman, aged 111, died here after notifying her children minutes before death. She had not worn glasses, used a walking cane, and retained all her teeth. others recall her in good health and steady demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wie
Marrana
Jda de
Means Jury And Talesmen View Ku Klux Klan Inquiry
A federal trial in Danville features jurors responding to questions about the Ku Klux Klan as Gaston Means, former DOJ agent, faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice. Key co defendant Elmer Tarnecke pleads guilty, with the case involving alleged bribery tied to the Crager stock frauds and promises to shield government officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talesmen
Ku Klux Klan
Associated Press
New York
Gaston T
Department of Justic
Thomas B Yelder
Teetanany
Concord NC
Walter J.lindles
Danville
Bedlers
Means
Elmer' W Tarnecke
Crager
Daugherty
Kansas Governor Davis Quits Amid Bribery Arrest
J M Davis the Kansas governor and self described dirt farmer resigned after a two year term ending with his arrest on a $1250 bribe for a pardon. His son Russell was implicated as the receiver of funds and the pardon delivered to Fred W Pullman. Davis faced bond, a court date, and urged investigators while inaugurating the next governor Ben Paulen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jopeha
Associated Press
J. M. Davis
Kansas
Jomts
Russell
Davis
Fred W Pullman
Roth
Davis Multanth
Bond
Clement Hecard
Ins
Ben
Paulen
Resignation demanded for Kansas bank commissioner
Kansas City dispatch reports Attorney General C H Griffith demanded the resignation of Carl J Peterson state bank commissioner appointed by Governor Jonathan M Davis. An affidavit by A J Oswald claims Peterson sought 400 for parole of Wakter Grand Hutchinson bank worker now in prison. Oswald says Peterson refused to resign and ouster proceedings may follow. Governor Davis allegedly explored a route via parole, then Peterson route, with Oswald present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
C. H. Griffith
Carl J. Peterson
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas City Star
Topeka
Griffith
A J Oswald
Hutchinson
Kansas
Peterson
Ot Wakter Grand Hutchinson Bank Wecker
Star Dispatch
Will Fle
Dispatch
Oswald
Grundy
Davis
Charles Oswald
Grady
Ernor Davis
Secretary Hughes Calls for Legal Profession Reform Message
Secretary Hughes addressed a banquet of the American Bar Association noting the need for clear standards of justice and reforms. He avoided discussing recent cabinet resignation and urged the bar to advance professional norms and ethics through concrete measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Associated Press
Jtaghes
Mir Jfughes
Jim
American Bar Association
Bar Association
Mughes
Pay Too Small Postal Clerks Made Thieves Pay Too Small
Federal Judge Wanston postponed sentence for four postal clerks who pleaded guilty to transferring cancelled stamps for about 100 dollars each. He noted they faced higher salaries now and urged welfare groups to address clerical welfare issues. The men were released on undated sentences and must appear on June 1 with proof of honest living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Traneis Wanston
Eacn
Winstow
Isd
Host Passes the Bier of a Beloved Prelate
A lengthy AP dispatch describes the American Legion convention dates as mourners gather in Indianapolis and Omaha for the passing of Cardinal Hayes. Cardinal Fumasoni-Biondi and Archbishop Moeller are noted as key figures in the rites. Police and crowds line the streets as thousands await the opportunity to pass the casket at the cathedral amid slushy winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganemnay
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Tolpath
Arch
Henry Moeller
Metropolita
Seeventh
Los the Cimemmat
EH Enun- American Legion
Patrich Cardinal Lave
Omaha
Neb
Cardinal Hayes
Pietro Fumasoni-Biondi
Washington
Mussolini Aims Blow At Masonry In Italy
A Jan 12 report notes Mussolini seeks to crush free masonry in Italy through a bill requiring all secret societies to register with police, disclose constitutions by laws and member lists with severe penalties for noncompliance. The piece also mentions clergy protests over alleged anti Catholic actions and attacks in Pisa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Italy
Hyme
Strom
Marshal Fochy
Mussoni
Mul
Fondo
Pisa
Daly Telegraph
Rough Stuff by P O Department
Thomas F Flaherty, secretary of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks, says the post office department denies sick leave and the eight hour law to employees. He asks Representative Nolan to seek a New York investigation. He cites abandonment of the eight hour law in divisions including Chicago, with constant espionage pushing workers to the limit. Several wage campaign activists have been third-degreed and coerced and some have been discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Taw
Post Office Department
Thomas F Flaherty
National Federaton
Post Office
Nolan
iLaffornia
New York
Chicago
Uncle Sam may enter liquor trade to back prohibition
Washington January 12 James T Britt counsel for the prohibition enforcement unit told the Senate investigating committee that government in entering the liquor business could protect both itself and current holders. He argued a government issue of securities or bonds could eventually cost nothing and shift control of disposition of the liquor assets away from private hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Associated
Washington
Janu
Sam
Senate
James Tpiritt
Prohibition Enforcement
Britt
Calvin Coolidge Elected Next President and Dawes Vice President
Washington reports Calvin Coolidge and Charles G Dawes were elected president and vice president in a January tally. Electors, chosen by voters last November, met in the states to canvass the popular vote and cast their ballots. The results will be forwarded to the president of the Senate for verification by both chambers in a February session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Charles G Dawes
Senate
House
Explorer Lost in Wilds of Detroit
Chicago report details a 1 sit iuzen contact from Nortalkh Va claiming a polar explorer spoke from ratio cat tutor WAVT in Detroit. The message described extreme cold and cited Donald Boom MacMillan recounting his Greenland winter experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Jas
Nortalkh Va
Jan
Donald Bo MacMillin
Detroit
Norfolk
MacMillan
Greenland
Borah Demands Early Session on Farm Relief
Senator Borah of Idaho urged in the senate that an extra early session be convened to pass farm relief legislation. He argued ongoing agricultural issues require permanent relief beyond near term adjustments and linked aid to crop failures in Europe and the Dawes plan. Senator Bruce of Maryland countered his view in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
President
Agricultural Commission
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Senate
Congress
Europe
Germany
Bruce
Maryland
Budget Measure For Counties Cities And Towns 15 Introduced In Senate
Senators Leuthold Peck Cowan Speer Walker and McQuitty introduced SB 2 to require counties cities and towns to operate under a budget system. If enacted expenditures would be limited to budgeted amounts with a provision for supplemental funds in emergencies. Officials exceeding apportioned amounts would face bond liability and possible removal. The bill requires annual detailed budgets and midyear revenue and expenditure estimates from each office, with a two page discussion continuing on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
G. E. LA Follette
Leuthold
Peck
Cowan
Hus
Two Thieves Sentenced in Federal Wire Fraud Case
New York January 12 7 Walter Gut terson of New York and George T Rowe of Scati e pleaned guts in federal court to participate in two separate mail fraud schemes netting nearly 1 million. Gut terson received 30 days in the Cadwell penitentiary and Rowe 300 days in jail with release bonds of 190000. The scheme reportedly netted about 400000 in profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Gutterson
George T .Rowe
Scati'e
Gutterson
Cadwell
Romer
Plucky Girl Foils Bank Raid at Trenton State Bank
In mid January at the Trenton State Bank Mrs Margaret McKenzie a bookkeeper crawled into the vault and rang the burglar alarm as bullets flew. The robbers fled after the alarm but not before injuring Harry Roding a 23 year old assistant cashier with a serious wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Trenton
Trenton States Bank
Margaret McKenzie
Harry Roding
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Burke Clements
Daniel Guggenheim
American Smelting and Refining Ca
Ss Personaly
Cattle Industry Leaders Meeting
Nssour
Bad
Tyrow
Kirby
American Legion
P.O. Department
Toad the Farmer
Iosm
Board of County Com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!