Stone Nomination Battle Resumes in Senate
In Washington on January 25 the fight over Attorney General Stone’s nomination to the Supreme Court reopened in the Senate. Administration leaders briefed President Coolidge and Stone on the situation as the debate continued, with no official statements or plans announced regarding a break from yesterday’s tactics.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stone
Supreme Court
Senate
Donovan
Wheeler
Montana
Coolidge
White House
Department of Justice
Poly
Ailoines
Safety First Reduces Grade Crossing Deaths
The American Railway Association attributes a drop of 130 fewer deaths from grade crossing accidents between June 1 and October 1, 1924, to railroad safety campaigns, despite a 20 percent rise in automobiles. Four months in 1924 logged 738 fatalities and 2,191 injuries versus 2,173 fatalities and 2,173 injuries in 1923.
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Associated Pressington
Interstate Compierce Com Guission
American Railway Association
Cougar Killed After Fatal Bearer of Boy
Wenatchen Wash Jan 29 examination of a cougar stomach four miles north of Oloma in Okanogan County shows it killed and partly devoured James Tenshaber 37 in December. Stomach reportedly contained human hair and bones.
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Wenatchen
Oloma
Okanogan
James Tenlhaber
Boy Ski Jumper Dies After Fall at Coff's Falls
Associated Press reports 12 year old Raymond Boulfier died from a broken neck after his ski failed to release on the Coff's Falls jump near Manchester. He was dead on arrival.
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Associated Tress
Manchester
Raymond Boulfier
Coff’s Falls
Here
Noted Pastor Arraigns Ministers Over Faith Loss in Sermon
Chicago January 25 The Rev J Frank Nortis pastor First Baptist Fort Worth Texas delivers a scathing critique of modern ministers. He cites ten charges including lack of conviction, commercialism, laziness and ignorance of the Bible. He warns that many preachers chase pay and status, while neglecting scripture.
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Chicago
J. Frank, Nortis
Fort Worth
Texas
Norris
Baptist Bible Union of America
Moody Institute
Halley
America
High Canadian in U3 Liquor Plot Leads to Warrants
Associated Press reports bench warrants issued for arrests of 90 persons indicted in a Seattle led conspiracy against prohibition laws. The case names Roy Olmsted, a former Seattle police lieutenant and a wealthy British Columbia stock holder, as central, with US Attorney Thomas P. Revelle noting a person need not handle liquor to be convicted of conspiracy.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Roy Olmsted
British Columbia
Thomas P. Revelle
United States
New Warden Takes Over Atlanta Federal Prison
John W. Snook will assume duties as warden of the Atlanta federal prison tomorrow succeeding A. E. Sartain who resigned during a department of justice investigation. Snook comes from Idaho where he led the state prison.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
John W. Snook
Atlanta Federal Prison
A. E. Sartain
Department of Justice
Snook
Idaho
Rail Wreck Injures Nine in Oklahoma Train Collision
Associated Press report from Tulsa dated January 25 details that nine people were injured when St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train No. 11 struck a battered switch at Taff Oklahoma causing four cars to overturn. The official accident report cites tampering with the main line switch and a damaged lock.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
St. Louis
San Francisco
Taff
Clotted Cream Dominates London Spring Fashion
London fashion leaders report clotted cream and white shades dominate dress trends for spring. Designers favor white and cream ensembles with vivid accents in red orange brown and maize to create creamy contrasts using kasha or wool materials for textured costumes.
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Associated Press
London
Kasha
Montana House to Debate Child Labor Amendment Today
The Montana legislature enters its fourth week with the house at 1:00 pm and the senate at 1:30 pm to consider many measures including the child labor amendment to the federal constitution. Support comes from the Montana Federation of Labor and women’s groups, while opponents are many and varied.
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Montana Legislative Assembly
House
Senate
Montana Federation of Labor
Montana Supreme Court
Nineteeth Legislative Assembly
Assembly
House of Representatives
Highway Commission
Montana
Miles City
Billings
Cascade
Paris Debts Crisis Shapes French Policy
Paris January 25 The Associated Press reports France's debt to the United States dominates talks as Premier Herriot plans to present a debt declaration to the cabinet. Officials expect a major reduction in the debt and broad cabinet support for recognition of a nine hundred million dollar outstanding advance from 1918 to 1919.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
United States
Doumergue
Chamber of Deputies
Lutcon
Corona OX In Shows Alteration
A New York report logs the total solar eclipse of Saturday as yielding a vast data crop for astronomers and science students across physics chemistry meteorology and radio. Initial findings point to a changed corona shape with surprises noted by Dr Samuel A Mitchell of the Leander McCormick Observatory. Further analysis will take years as teams compile measurements and charts.
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New York
Samuel A. Mitchell
Leander McCormick Observatory
The
American Astro
Nomareal Society
Tomb of Tutaikha men Reopened in Luxor Egypt
A Luxor despatch reports the tomb of Tutaikha men was reopened today in the presence of government officials and antiquities department members. Contents from last year were handed to Egyptologist Howard Carter. The pall of the sarcophagus left outside deteriorated likely beyond repair.
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Associated Press
London
Tan
Exchange
Luxor
Egypt
Tutaikha Men
Antiquities Department
Howard Carter
Fire Grips Norfolk Nebraska Business District
A blaze in Norfolk Nebraska fueled by a strong northwest wind and freezing temperatures caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Firemen struggled to contain the flames as they threatened the business section before being brought under control around 2 am. No additional property damage was believed to occur.
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Associated Dress
Omaha
Neb
Norfolk
Neh
Bank Fire Started by Burglars Torch
The State Bank of Atkin Illinois near Benton was destroyed by fire sparked by a gas torch dropped by burglars. A watchman surprised them at the vault door and fired twice as they fled. the blaze grew rapidly and the fire department arrived too late to stop it. The bank's contents were destroyed though their value was unestimated.
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Associated Press
Benton, Lls
State Bank of
Atkin
Ills
Tragic Double Shooting in Warsaw Divorce Context
Charles Slater 42 Milford shoots wife Mildred 40 in downtown Warsaw Indiana then wounds himself. He is jailed after the fatal act following Mrs Slater filing for divorce.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Ind
Charles Slater
Milford
Mildred Slater
Herrin Truce Shattered by Klansmen Violence Deaths Mount
In Herrin Illinois militia restored order after a night of clashes between klan and anti klan factions leaving four dead. S. Glenn Young and Ora Thomas among leaders slain in a Canary cigar shop gun battle. Ed Forbes and Homer Warner also killed. General Black ordered more troops only if trouble resumes.
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Springfield
Tile
Carlos E. Black
Herrin
Black
S. Glenn Young
Ora Thomas
Ed Forbes
Homer Warner
Thomas
Young
Warner
Forbes
Robert Davis
Carbondale
Big Butte Church Blaze Damages Presbyterian Interior
Fire in the boiler room at the First Presbyterian church seriously damaged the interior of the large building in Big Butte. The 5000 dollar pipe organ was water damaged along with four pianos a phonograph and many Bibles and texts. The church valued at about 950000 was insured for 21000. trustees and other Burke church officers offered use of their edifices to Pastor E J Groeneveld.
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Hutte
First Presbyterian Church
Burke
Jewish Temple
B ‘Nai Israel
E. J. Groeneveld
Host Smuggling in Cuba to Florida Reported
Associated Press reports in Chicago that about 30,000 Europeans and 20,000 Orientals are sailing toward Cuba to be smuggled into the United States. Labor secretary Edward J. Heten says these aliens are being brought into Florida by airplanes, submarines, and fast gasoline launches run by a likely well organized signness network, also linked to liquor and narcotics smuggling.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cuba
United States
Edward J. Hettant
Florida
Probers May Wield Ax on Demands for Cash
Probers in the nineteenth session investigate state offices and departments to trim unnecessary expenses. Reports expected this week may reduce appropriations while preserving essential public services. Senate has 35 bills, one passed, one killed, four on general file. House bills include HW B 66 for a closed primary, with repeal questions under consideration.
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G. FE. LA Follette
Senate
House
Crossword puzzles drive boy to flee home in Fairview
Fairview Oklahoma January 23 Otto Fuiler fifteen ran from home after chores cooking and falling over. He told authorities on return that someone on the floor worked crossword puzzles and he could not stand it. He was the only one of seven in the family not addicted to puzzles.
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Fairview
Okla
Otto Fuiler
Otto
Too Fat Woman Carried by Ten Cops Dies at Hospital
In New York on January 23 the body of Mrs. Hilda Jacobson, weighing 300 pounds, was carried by ten officers down a flight of stairs to reach an ambulance. Despite the hour long effort to move her, she died of heart disease on the second floor landing of her home.
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Associated
New York
Hilda Jacobson
Torrio Shot in Front of Home as Gang Warfare Rages
Chicago January 25 John Torrio once called czar of the underworld was shot three times as he stepped from an automobile in front of his home. He is reported resting easily and expected to recover while police search for his assailants. Authorities say 115 men have been arrested in connection with the case, including several noted gunmen. Seized at Kid Merrill's Workingman’s club were 50 half pints of liquor and 27 dice.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Torrie
Torrio
Twin boys, 10, die in Bath Tub Gas Tragedy
St Catharines Ont Jan 23 10 year old twin sons of Mr and Mrs Frank Everett of Thorold were asphyxiated by illuminating gas fumes while bathing in their home Saturday night It is believed the gas heater was turned on by mistake and forgotten off, leading to the fatal accident.
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Associated Press
St. Catharines
Ont
Frank Everett
Thorold
Three Die When Train Crashes Car
A Michigan Central passenger train struck a car carrying Caroline Stanger and Anna Bleaseley both 20 from Chicago and Henry Boas 28 from St. Joseph Michigan. The victims were killed instantly near Pokagon six miles east of here.
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Mich
Caroline Stanger
Anna Bleaseley
Chicago
Henry Boas
St. Joseph
Michigan Central
Pokagon
American Investors Loan More Abroad in 1924
Washington reports from the commerce department show 1924 foreign securities offered in the United States totaled 1.21 billion dollars, exceeding all prewar years. Europe borrowed 567.77 million, and Canada and Newfoundland 224.24 million, with governments and corporations dominating the funds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Commerce Department
United States
Europe
Canada
New Foundland
Republican Chief Back Again in New York Visit
Miss Mary McSwiney Irish republican teacher and sister of Terence McSwiney arrived in New York incognito to champion an Irish republic. She will address a February 28 meeting and then tour the country for six months. Her last visit followed her brother’s death after a hunger strike.
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Associated Press
New York
Mary McSwiney
Terence McSwiney
Ford
Cork
Free State
MacSwiney
President and Mrs Coolidge sail to Marflower cruise
President and Mrs Coolidge departed Washington after church services with a small party for an afternoon and overnight cruise aboard the yacht Marflower. The trip follows their vacation plans and sets a brief respite from public duties.
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Washington
Aged Teut Midas Weds a Spanish Maid of 20
London, Jan. 23. Prince Henry of Pless wed Countess Clothilde de Silva, daughter of the Archduke of Spain, at the German embassy church. The ceremony was in German and attended by London society. The bride is 20, the groom 68. They will honeymoon on the continent amid reports of his wealth and estates in Upper Silesia.
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Press
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Spain
Prince of Plessace
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