Teapot Dome Trial Hears Sinclair Ties to Continental Trading
In Cheyenne a government probe seeks to link Harry F. Sinclair to the Continental Trading Company of Toronto as an intermediary with Albert B. Fall. Judge Kennedy delays ruling on admitting Fall’s bank accounts while testimonies outline a 1921 New York meeting where an oil deal involving 33.5 million barrels was arranged.
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Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Continental Trading Company
Toronto
Canada
Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
T Blake Kennedy
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Teapot Icasa
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United States
Colorado
James E O'Neil
Drakee Oil and Gas Company
A. E. Humphreys
Denver
Cola
Mexia
Texas
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New York
Continental Company
Thomas
Sinclair Crude Oul
Prairie Oal and Gas Company
Humphreys
J. W. Lacey
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Sinclar
Bank Robbery Sparks Shootout Near Tuckahoe
Three men identified as A Pettitt Gus Anderson and Walter Ladd robbed the Tuckahoe National Bank of 6000 dollars in a bold daylight heist. They shot director Edward Tomlin and beat cashier Edward Rice with a blackjack before fleeing. Police pursued through woods and into a standoff near Belleplain as a manhunt spread across several towns.
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Germany Eyes Early Revision of Versailles Pact
Geneva dispatch reports German foreign minister Stresemann signalling Germany will not renounce rights to revising treaties when unacceptable. Polish foreign minister Skrzynski counters that Germany must join the league to claim covenant rights. Czechoslovakia's Benes argues the protocol’s ideals endure despite possible new security treaties.
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Austen Chamberlain
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Herriot Regime Faces Threat After Geneva Imbroglio
Paris reports indicate Britain seeks German security concessions over France. British foreign secretary Chamberlain’s stance appears to delay final handling of the plan, shocking League supporters and possibly toppling the Herriot cabinet after Geneva’s protocol success.
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Woman wins top ear of corn at national show
The National Seed Corn Show awarded $1,000 to Mrs. Elsie M. Paluska of Waverly Illinois for the best ear corn, judged 100 percent perfect. W. W. Montgomery of Fayette County Ohio won another $1,000 for entering 3 410 cars, the largest entry. The event, under the Agricultural Development association, drew 2711 entries from 46 states and 1731 counties with state sweepstakes awarded to Beauchamp Carlisle Wyoming and Oroen Farney Yellowstone Montana.
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America
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Waverly
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Fayette County
Ohio
Agricultural Development Association
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Carlisle
Wyo
Oroen Farney
Yellowstone
Mont
Banking Situation in Northwest Improves, Says Union Pacific Lead
Associated Press reports Carl R. Gray, president of Union Pacific, says the northwestern banking system is stronger than since 1920 and expects gains in crops, business, and rail traffic. Wheat and crop outputs were down in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, yet higher prices helped bankers. Rail traffic lagged but improved with fewer unfavorable laws this winter.
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Government wins miniature Irish Dail election seats
Dublin March 13 The government captures seven seats in the seven constituency by election to fill vacancies caused by nationalist resignations. Republicans suffer losses and the nationalist group fades after mutiny crisis. Sean Milroy leader of the group is beaten and followers fare similarly in result.
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Associated Press
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Lenett
Milroy Ont
Sean Milroy
Man Killed When Dinamite Explodes After Cigarette Toss
Jas McLaughlin of Manchester New Hampshire was killed instantly when he tossed a lighted cigarette into a keg of powder beside a box of dynamite he sat on. The dynamite exploded as well in Jonquiers Quebec on March 13.
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Que
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Manchester
Lewis and Clark Egg Show Winner Named
Butte Montana March 13 First prize a loving cup at the Montana egg show went to Big Horn County with Lewis and Clark County in second and Valley County third The cup is a challenge trophy to be held until next year’s show prior holders to be challenged again
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Butte Chamber of Commerce
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Lewis and Clark County
Valley County
Ex-Kaiser’s Spouse III With Rheumatism
Berlin reports Princess Her mine wife of former emperor Wilhelm is hospitalized in a Berlin sanitarium for rheumatism.
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Berlin
Marcel
Hermine
Emperor Wilian
Broadway Plays Cleared by Citizens Jury Under Censorship Review
Two of twelve Broadway shows were exonerated by citizen play jurors amid a theater review system approved by District Attorney Banton to avoid formal censorship. Described as too improper, Desire Under the Elms was cleared. They Knew What They Wanted also cleared. The Firebrand faced a pending change in one scene before final review.
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New York
Banton
Eugene O'Neill
Radical group attacks Catholic manifesto in France
Paris reports the radical chamber of deputies demands enforcement of non-denominational laws. They call the prelates’ manifesto a call to insurrection and civil war and urge Republicans to back government enforcement, provoking fear of exile among church orders.
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Snow Blanket Grips Colorado as Storm Sweeps Rocky Mountain State
Denver reports a two day storm blanketing eastern Colorado from Denver to Cheyenne and Pueblo. Forecasters predict continued snow for the inter mountain region with significant impacts on farming prospects as farmers hail the snow as beneficial for spring crops. The weather bureau notes the system moved northeastward and covered mountain districts.
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Storm Reaps Heavy Loss as Uwajima Maru Sinks
Tokio reports that the small steamer Uwajima Maru foundered off Takashima in a Thursday gale. About 100 passengers were aboard when it capsized. many fishing boats were wrecked and a large loss of life is feared.
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Associated Press
Takashima
Japan
Amber Hit by Tribesmen Off African Coast While Laying Cables
Tribesmen exchanged fire with the British ship Amber off the African coast as it carried cables for the Eastern Telegraph company. The British vessel lowered its ensign but sustained no damage.
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Associated Press
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Eastern Telegraph Company
Armed Ukraine Society members seized in New York raids
Three men were arrested at the Ukraine Society headquarters with rifles. Police seized 50 rifles and 25 sabres at the Communist Workers Party HQ. Suspects Sol Salon Henry Winograph and Aaron Eien were led by Abe Furman a former soldier. They faced charges for carrying weapons as non citizens. The raid followed planned Paris Commune anniversary events at Madison Square Garden.
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Train crash in Illinois leaves four dead and one fatally hurt
Four persons were instantly killed and a fifth fatally injured when their automobile was struck by a Big Four tram. The incident occurred near Lawrenceville as the vehicle collided with the Wabash line train running between Cairo and Danville, Ti.
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Missoula Woman Vanishes From Train On March 6
A search by authorities in Chicago Minneapolis and Missoula for Mrs Harry Fleck of Minneapolis continues after she disappeared from a train near Missoula on March 6 while her husband was ill. The porter said she alighted claiming she would return to Minneapolis. Her parents Mr and Mrs J Reed of Missoula confirmed the report later saying it was erroneous.
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Stokes Acquitted In Conspiracy Case In Chicago Trial
W E Th Stokes millionaire New York hotel owner and Herbert L Lee Chicago negro were acquitted today of conspiracy to defame Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes. The jury reached a verdict after one hour five minutes with two ballots for acquittal. The trial included an angry exchange between Mrs Stokes and Miss Marion L Brophy, the private secretary.
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Shepherd at Medical College Involved in McClintock Death Probe
Chicago March 13 Robert E Crowe state’s attorney takes personal charge of the investigation into the death of William Nelson McClintock 21 noted as an ali llionaire orphan who died last December of typhoid fever. Claims by Dr Charles Fainman president of the National University of Sciences that William D Shepherd foster father attended lectures at the school are reported. Three tubes of germs including typhoid bacillus vanished from the school while Fanni an and Shepherd deny involvement or knowledge of the school or its officials. State’s attorney’s inquiry continues with further questioning and possible actions outlined.
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Robert E Crowe
William Nelson McClintock
Charles 5. Yaintat
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William D. Shepherd
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Ferguson May Be Impeached Again
Austin report says the Texas senate debated reviving James E Ferguson's impeachment with a resolution to convene as a court of impeachment. The measure was referred to committee by voice vote as the amnesty bill neared signing, delayed by Mrs Ferguson's late receipt of the measure.
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Austin
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James E Ferguson
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Viva Voce
Wife of Publisher Dies After Auto Collision
New York March 13 Mrs Joseph Pultger wife of the St. Louis Post Dispatch publisher and Press Publishing secretary died in a hospital tonight from injuries received when her automobile ran into an elevated railroad pillar.
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New York World
Helena Debaters Lose in Bozeman
Helena debaters were defeated by Montana State College in Bozeman in a debate against Intermountain Union College of Helena. The judges scored two to one in favor of the host team, with Montana State arguing against congressional overrides of supreme court decisions.
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Senator Smoot Near Break Down in Senate Illness
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, a veteran Republican leader, fell ill in the senate and was taken home after treatment. Doctors described a bad indigestion attack but said his condition was not serious and he would likely be back to vote on the Warren nomination after two weeks of rest following a reported general breakdown from overwork.
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Washington
Reed Smoot
Utah
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Warren
President Coolidge presses Warren confirmation in Senate
Washington March 13 President Coolidge urged administration leaders in the senate to fight for confirmation of Charles E Warren as attorney general. The White House sought to sway open session support after a 9 to 7 judiciary committee adversem report and noted Republicans Borah and McMaster backed the nomination in defiance of party lines. Senate canvasses showed potential shifts as absentees were hoped to be paired for a firmer vote tomorrow.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Charles E. Warren
Judiciary Committee
Warren
Borah
Idaho
McMaster
South Dakota
Record Break in Priced of Grain
Chicago March 13 drought relief in the west and southwest sent grain prices tumbling. Wheat and rye led losses with declines around 15 to 17 cents a bushel as quotations for breadstuffs fell throughout the session. World shortage talk faded as values dropped rapidly.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Coolidge Eyes Armament Conference Invite to All Powers
President Coolidge weighs calling a new arms limitation conference with all powers. He plans to approach Britain France Italy and Japan through ambassadors once league protocol fate is clarified. Britain’s Austen Chamberlain signals willingness to join, conference would cover land and naval armaments.
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