Defense Attacks McMullin in Contempt Case of Sinclair Aides
In a contentious contempt proceeding against Harry F Sinclair and William J Burns, defense counsel attacked witness William J McMullin and unexpectedly called Norman J Glasco, a juror from the Sinclair conspirac trial, while the court warned participants to refrain from discussing the case. The defense refused to admit documentary evidence, signaling possible motion to dismiss, as Burns detectives shadowed the jury.
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Washington
William J McMullin
Harry F Sinclair
William J Burns
Norman J Glas
Creck
Sinclair
Lascockh
Burns
Two Amigling Kids Found in Chicago
Police and scouts traced Theodore Rockwell and wife of Wan Neth a to a fashionable Wan Neth a district after their children Theo dore and another boy left home for school and vanished. A pedestrian found them unharmed after they walked about twenty miles and rested near a vacant lot.
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Chicago
Farsley Rockwell
Theodore
Theodore Rockwell
Wannetha
Strain Brothers Take Store In Anaconda
Anaconda January 26 The Strain Brothers La of Trefena and Great Walls acquire ownership of the Strain Benthers store in Anaconda in one of western Montana’s largest business transactions of recent years. The amount is undisclosed. The new owners are nephews of J H Strain.
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Anaconda
Montana
Strain Brothers la
Trefena
Great Walls
Strain Benthers
J H Strain
Stewart to Return to Testify in Sinclair Case Probe
Washington notices an attitude shift by Robert W. Stewart, Standard Oil of Indiana chairman, as he plans to return from a Central America trip to testify when the Senate lands committee resumes its inquiry. The panel seeks information on Continental Trading Company Ltd of Canada and its oil dealings and bond profits totaling $233,000.
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Washington
Robert W Denwart
Standard Fl Company
Indiana
Kapat Dome
Stewart
Senate Lands
Mexico
Hevany
Completon
South
Central America
Standard Oil of
Continental Trading Company Ltd
Canada
Liberty Bonds
Henry Schumann Hemk Charged in Grand Theft Case
San Diego January 25 Henry Schumann Hemk son of Mine Ern rytine Schumann Hemk a noted figure was arrested on an indictment returned by the grand jury charging six counts of grand theft and violations of the state corporate securities act Heink company state license revoked earlier and sales manager Wailfred Clare also arrested under the same indictment
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San Diego
Henry Schumann Hemk
Ernrytine Schumann Hemk
Schumann Henk
Dodge S Ot Higgins
Tus
Henry Schumann
WV Clare
Student flyer dies after plane loop mishap
Earl Metcalfe 38 of Lankersfeld died when a student flyer fell about 200 feet near Glendale Cahf while attempting a loop. Instructor Joop Roy Wilson was in the front cockpit and regained control, landing the plane after it side slipped near completion.
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Glendale
Cahf
Earl Metcalfe
Lankersfeld
Metcalfe
Joop
Roy Wilson
Nelson Named Passenger Traffic Manager at Northern Pacific
St Paul Jan 2 AP E O E Nelson of St Paul assistant passenger traffic manager of the Northern Pacific railway was appointed passenger traffic manager to succeed B Smith whose resignation due to ill health has been accepted with regret effective next Tuesday.
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St Paul
OE Nelson
Northern Pacific Railway
Smith
Catholic University Honors Irish Free State President
President William T Cosgrave of the Irish Free State received a doctor of laws honorary degree from Catholic University in Washington. The ceremony linked his name with the tireless band that fought for Irish freedom as the blended colors of Theland and the United States witnessed the tribute. The degree was described as the third of its kind in the series.
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Catholic University
Irish Free State
Washington
Willam T Cosgrave
Irish Free State Executive Council
Theland
United States
Eruptions in global volcanic chain noted in Nicaragua report
AP dispatch from Moscow dated January reports synchronized volcanic activity across three distant sites. Ometepe island in Lake Nicaragua and nearby coasts see lava spouts and ash clouds as residents flee, while other volcanoes worldwide show rising activity and new eruptions.
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Moscow
Stavelutch
Lameriaths
Nicaragua
A F L Opposed to U S Foreign Policies Scolds Govt
The American Federation of Labor expresses opposition to United States interference in the internal affairs of American countries. A letter from AFL president William Green was sent to Charles Hughes, chairman of the American delegation to the Pan American Congress in session at Havass.
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America
American Federation of Tabor
Wailliam Green
Charles Lyons Hughes
Warican
Pan American Congress
Havas
Highway policy shapes county state and federal highway plans
Great Falls January 20. Promulgation of a definite policy regarding relations of the counties with the state and federal government concerning highway building. Continued on page nine.
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Great Fall
Negro plasterer inherits millions in Tulsa land claim
Tom Johnson, described as a mixed race plasterer from Mayfield, was declared owner of a quarter section near Tulsa with 40 or more producing wells. An attorney said Johnson’s wealth may reach ten to twenty million dollars after a four year search. The man left Oklahoma after a disputed land allotment tied to Creek territory and an Indian mother.
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Mayfield
Tom Johnson
Tulsa Okla
Ben C Axley
Oklahoma
Marines take El Chipote stronghold in Nicaragua clash
A U S column of 400 men led by Major Archbild Loung reached the crest of El Chipote mountain and destroyed rebel fortifications after Sandino fled to El Chipote. Quilal, Sandino’s former base, was captured two weeks earlier and heavy bombardments reduced his forces. Marines advance cautiously up the slopes amid sporadic resistance, but gains give control of the mountain.
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Manieux
Augustine Sandnos
el Chipote
United States
Mannes Arplines
Archbild Loung
Sandino
el Chipate
Quilal
LI Chipate
Cuba Meet Fails to Reach Border Patrol Rules Accord
At the Pan American conference a special commission on international law rejected Argentine leader Honorio Fueytredon’s proposals allowing cross border police action to pursue criminals. Despite warnings from Dr Gustavo Aguerrero, the panel voted 12 to 0 against moving frontier policing under separate jurisdiction, ending attempts to agree on border control rules.
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Cuba
Anterna
Tianal
Special Commission On
Honorio Fueytredon
Gustavo
Aperrero
Charman
Fueve
Export Debenture Bill to Appear in Cal May Back It
Washington reports that Michigan Republican Ket Cham completed drafting a national export debenture bill, inspired by the National Grange. It aims to replace the McNary Haugen plan and gain support from President Coolidge during farm relief discussions at the White House.
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Cal
Washington
Coolidge
Tadio
Representatiee Ketcham
Michigan
House
Ag Culture
McNary Yaugen
Ceohupe
Rum Runner Guilty of Murder in Coast Guard Slayings
Morace Alderman, alleged rum runner, found guilty by a United States district court jury in Miami of murder for the slaying of two coast guardsmen aboard a patrol boat about 40 miles off Fort Lauderdale in August 1927.
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Miami
Tla
Nlorace Alderman
United States District Court
Fort Lauderdale
Will Teach Young Idea How to Fly
New York January report notes the Tamell Guggenheim fund for the promotion of aeronautics announces formation of committees on elementary and secondary education to foster informed interest in aeronautics among schoolchildren. The fund has allotted eighty thousand dollars for equipment and courses across four universities and supports establishing a school of aeronautics at New York University with a substantial endowment.
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New York
Tamel Gureenhei
Ouggenheim
Big Montana Wool Pool Sells at Record Price
The Stilwater wool pool sold to S Silberman & Son of Chicago for 404 cents a pound the largest bid in Montana this year. The pool has 295 members mostly in Carbon and Sweet Grass counties and total fleece capacity exceeds 83,000 pounds, with expected payment near $400,000 and a $12 per fleece down payment. The sale was arranged by Thomas P Mulvihill of Columbus through agent A Hanlow after six weeks of bid rejections by the selling committee.
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Columby
S Silberman & Son
Chicago
Montana
Stillwater
Carbon
Sweet Grass
United States
Thomas P Mulvihill
Columbus
Hanlow
Billings
Jury in Hickman Proceeding Opens Trial
Walt of Tuetice Los Angeles reports the opening of William Edward Wickman's trial with Judge J J Trabuc co presiding after Judge Hardy was disqualified. The defense contests the kidnaping and murder charges, insisting on insanity as the plea, while the judge limits individual juror questioning and orders group interrogations as the jury selection proceeds.
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Walt of
Tuetice
Los Angeles
William Edward Wickman
J J Trabucco
Mariposa County
Carlos Hardy
Maryan Parker
Hig Mergive
Stalr
Old Guard Beaten on Ships Bill in Senate Fight
Washington report on January 26 describes a Senate clash over a ships bill to sell government vessels. Democrats backed changes requiring unanimous consent of a board for sales, opposed by administration allies who argued for federal operation. Republican lawmakers and independents from South Carolina to New Mexico lined up with Copeland, New York, and King in the vote.
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Washington Jat
Bovermlink
Wis
Coolidge Yar Carl
Pra Tron
Ager
Wader
Caroina Bratlon
New Mexico
Copeland
New Dark and
King
Utah
Black Jack Visits Home Folks at Opry House
A wartime era feature notes General John T Pershing visiting his hometown amid celebration. Crowds gathered as locals hailed his return, with events centered around a public acknowledgment and speeches.
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Black Jack
Opry House
Oregon Rail Board For Consolidation
The Oregon Public Service Commission plans to intervene in hearings on the proposed consolidation of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. The commission aims to represent Oregon interests in Seattle and argues the move would benefit agriculture and industry in the northwest by improving railroad service.
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Portland
Oregaa
Aregat
Corey Charman
Odd
Sarksay
Oregon
Lebraim
Seattle
Corey
Lindy Flies to Cartagena Receives Cordial Ovation
Lindy arrives in Cartagena amid a warm reception as spectators cheer his arrival. The scene features a cordial, celebratory mood with locals and officials extending thanks and well wishes during the visit.
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Lindy
Cartagena
Remus Lawyers Delay Plea In Habeas Corpus Request
Tant O Jan 26-4) reports George Remus former hootlegger king is in Tinra state hospital. His lawyers prepared a writ of habeas corpus seeking release but delayed filing to choose a more opportune time. They aim for an immediate hearing after Remus was freed in Cincinnati in the murder case of Inscite Tmo gene and committed to the asylum on grounds of insanity.
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George Remus
Airplanes Won't Replace Cars as Roads Urged by Officials
Washington January 26 An auto industry leader argues air travel cannot ease highway congestion soon. A G Brosseau president of the Wake Truck Company and vice president of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce says airplanes remain costly and flight tech not ready for general use. He urges Congress to fund more road construction while highway congestion grows. Two western highway directors testified for a bill to boost federal spending on improved routes across public lands.
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G Brosseau
Wack Truck Company
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Brosseau
House Roads Committee
Robert W. Sawyer
Oregon
Elevisor
Wyoming
Colton
Utah
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