MOLFER PLAN FOR WESTERN RAILWAYS HEARING AT ICC
At Chicago September 14 Associated Press report on the Molfer plan a fixed freight increase for western railroads with proceeds shared proportional to each line’s failure to meet 5 per cent profit on investment. TI Byram, receiver for Chicago Milwaukee St Paul, testified. chairman Altchson pressed for precise facts. cross examined by John Benton.
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Associated Press
Molfer
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
TI. E. Livram
Chicago, Miwaukes & St. Paul Railway
John E. Benton
Tax collections fall only trifle across 1925 fiscal year
Washington reports preliminary figures from the Bureau of Internal Revenue showing fiscal year 1925 tax collections at 2,584,190,265, only 212,038,985 less than the prior highs. Reductions enacted by the 1924 revenue act were in effect during most of 1925, yet total receipts barely dropped from the previous year.
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Washington
Associated Press
Bureau of Internal Revenue
James Stevens Dies After Knife Fight
Butte Sept 15 James Stevens 41 died at a hospital from knife wounds suffered in a street fight with cousin China Martin Saturday night. Martin said Stevens was the aggressor and denied using a weapon, claiming only a heavy poker was involved.
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Butte
Associated Presa
James Stevens
China Martin
Stevens
Martin
Caillaux outlines gentle men's offer on debt with U S
Paris reports finance minister Caillaux presenting France’s debt settlement program to the cabinet and planning to brief the American debt commission in Washington on September 29. The proposal, dubbed a “gentlemen’s offer,” wins cabinet approval as Caillaux departs for New York with authority to negotiate. The finance committee meanwhile elects Laula Maloy as president and signals patience on allied debts until Washington negotiations conclude.
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Associated Press
M. Caillaux
Bty
Uoumergue
France
United States
American Debt Commission
Washington
M Calliana
New York
MM. Caillaux
Laula Maloy
Interior
Senate
Presi
Referee Recommends Dropping Proceedings Against W. R. Griggs
Judge W. R. Pigott of Helena, the court appointed referee, recommends dropping disbarment proceedings against Victor R. Griggs of Havre. The report finds he did not commit perjury or subornation as alleged. The lengthy complaint outlined several charges against Griggs.
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Atete Supreme Court
Victor R. Griggs
Havre
Dicminserd
Supreme Court
W. R. Pigott
Helena
Juidge Tagott
Griggs
Open hearings favored for aircraft investigation
President Coolidge supports open hearings for the impending aircraft inquiry and grants the special board wide procedural freedom. He believes public access is due, except where national defense plans require confidentiality, aligning with Acting Secretary Davis and aiming to counter criticism of the air service and Major General Billy Mitchell.
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Washington
Associated Press
Coolidge
Ins
Davis
War Department
Army Air Service
William Mitchell
Army Alr
Air Army
Billings Woman Found Dead in Confectionery Office
Emma Martin, wife of Milton W. Martin the Fourth Ward alderman, was found dead with a bullet hole in the head early Tuesday morning in a small confectionery and cigar shop operated by herself and her husband. Authorities termed the death as self-inflicted.
Martin death: suicide suspected after hospital pickup
Twenty minutes after being taken to the hospital Mrs. Martin died. Authorities believe evidence points to suicide in a despondent mood over health and business troubles. Mr. Martin contends foul play with robbery as the motive.
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Mra. Martin
Sulcide
Mr. Martin
Bowles Garries Poll For Seat In House
Springfield September 15 J H Bowles of Springfield won the republican nomination in the second congressional district with 7110 votes defeating Mayor W H Felker of North Amherst Roland Sawyer was unopposed for the democratic nomination receiving 74 votes Fowles a member of the executive council when Calvin Coolidge was governor of Massachusetts defeated his opponent by more votes to one about 12 percent of district voters cast ballots
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Mays
Nn Associated Press
J—H. J. Bowles
W. H. Felker
Northampton
Roland 1
Sawyer
Fowles
Calvin. Coolidge
Massachusetts
Remus posts bond in St Louis after legal bid
George Remus, once wealthy Cincinnati bootlegger, posts bond of 50 000 dollars in St Louis before United States Commissioner Atkins after failing to secure a reduction. Seventeen others, including Waleham Motlow Tennessee distillers William Kinney and Missouri State Senator Mike Kinney's brother, A J Mellwack, are indicted in the same case over a theft tied to whisky valued at 1 800 000 dollars.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
George Remus
Cincinnati
United States
Atkins
Waleham Motlow
Tennessee
Walliam J. Kinney
Missouri
Mike Kinney
A. J. Mellwack
Internal Revenue
Strike in Bombay Triggers Riot Across Mills
In Bombay on Sept. 15 twenty thousand mill operatives walked out in protest against wage cuts. Crowds surged as the strike spread, prompting clashes and unrest in the city.
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Bombay
British India
Associated Press
Liberty Druggan to Be Probed by Grand Jury
Terrence Druggan, known as a jail escapee, again slipped from Cook County Jail as a federal grand jury investigates how he repeatedly violated his one year sentence for a federal contempt finding. Guards say he was allowed to leave for a shave, with reporters noting his cell was empty and doors open during the day.
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Chiedgo
Brg Associtel Press
Terrence Druggan
Cook County
Driggean
Cadets Seize Canton After Anti Foreign Strike Flares
Cadets from Whampoa took charge of Canton amid anti foreign protests as officials fled. Sporadic firing continued through the night with fighting reported in Canton and Honan, signaling a tense security situation in Ble Gnine City.
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Cantes
China
Whampoa
Walker wins Democratic mayoral nomination in New York
James Walker defeats Mayor John F. Hylan for the Democratic mayoralty nomination by a large margin in New York. With 131 districts uncounted, Walker is projected to carry Brooklyn and Hylan’s home borough. Acknowledgments indicate Walker will run without a third ticket and plan to campaign in Manhattan and the Bronx.
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New York
Associated Press
James Walker
John F. Hylan
Afolun
Meteor
Lags County
Democrats
Hylan
Renetor Walker
Walther
Brookive
Hilan
Mee'ney
Baron Gergdoret Dead in Bath Tub
Baron Foy Von Gerson, art expert and former Goma ara, was found dead in a bath tub at the home of art collector Martay Weinschenek. Death suspected from a rupture of a mumbled vessel with coroner awaiting post mortem. The Weinschenk residence housed a multimillion-dollar art trove, with Rich Loot Vanishes and private investigators involved.
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Helix Yout
Ieee
Baron Foy von Gerson
Goma Ara Afteer
Hathraen
Martay Weinschenek
Taday
Jean Wig
Weyschenck
Kid McCoy wins new trial in San Quentin man slaughter case
Norman McCoy known as Kid McCoy wins a new trial on the manslaughter charge for the death of Mrs Theres More in August. The appeals court flags prejudicial admissions and statements by McCoy that could affect the verdict. McCoy had earlier faced murder and grand larceny charges after a shooting spree tied to Mrs Mors.
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Los Angeles
Asseaulate! Reas
Norman Selby
Fieiter
Kid Mooy
Manshinchior
Noferm
San Quenticy
Second District Court of Appeals
Tylee
Mra Mors
McCoy
Two Handsome Birds In Office Lead Prohibition Watch
Imbert V. Frith a veteran army colonel is named federal prohibition director for District 22 with headquarters in Los Angeles. Colonel Ned Greet of Los Angeles becomes prohibition director for northern California and Nevada with headquarters in San Francisco, succeeding Ce Yelinwing who transfers to the Chicago district.
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Imbert V. Frith
Ned Gree
Key Angeles
California
Nevada
San Francisco
Ile
Ce Yelinwing
Chicago
Petain Prepares for Drive on Africa Front
The Moroccan conflict has stalled as French forces retreat from offensives while the French command, under Marshal Petain, reorganizes for a renewed push in Morocco. Observers compare the plan to Foch’s 1918 final drive, noting a smaller, more methodical approach.
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Monrs
Atlas Range
Marshal Petain
Dead man not Dutch Anderson identified in Dubuque
Dubuque Iowa September 14. Fingerprints of John Paly found dead on the river front do not tally with those of the notorious gunman known as Dutch Anderson. Postmortem inspectors at police headquarters announced the comparison results.
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Towa
Associated Ideas
John Paly
Dutch
Taft Polls Lead In Wisconsin Republican Senate Primary
Robert M. La Follette tops early returns from 1,765 of 2,891 precincts in Wisconsin as the Republican Senate primary narrows. Others like Woodward and McGovern trail, with Taft leading amid a field where party endorsements and cross-party momentum shape the race. Early figures show Taft at 124,480 and La Follette ahead of Woodward, McGovern, and others as results spread from counties.
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Wiccinsin
Robert M. TaPollette
Fey
Mitel
Seruter
Inch Tletiria
United States
Nilette
Nilcox
McGovern
Woodward
Bur
Nore
Willon
Onne
la Follette
Xatel Woodward
Kurls Klan
Ford Factory Delay From Employee Plot Report
Detroit texts say Ford factory workers bypassed Henry Ford’s wood to metal method and worked from blueprints causing a two week delay in new model production. The Ford company reportedly lost about $5.06 million with no wholesale layoffs confirmed and Wall Street Journal claims disputed.
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Mid
Associated Press
Detroit Free Press
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Ford
Ford Company
Wall Street Journal
Imi
League to Launch New Plan to Bring Normalcy to Trade
Geneva report notes France's initiative for a great international economic conference, seen as a pivotal act of the current assembly. The plan follows the Brussels Financial Conference of 1920 and aims at international adjustment, reconstruction for Austria and Hungary, and settlement of reparations as Europe stabilizes financially.
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Assembly
League of Nations
France
Brussels
Austela
Hungary
Debra
United States
Europe
Armed men break jail in Seattle
Seattle September report by the Associated Press says four armed men escaped from the county jail after holding up three jailers, two doctors, and an attorney with pistols and a makeshift weapon. The group fled to a physician's car found 12 blocks away as several witnesses saw them split directions east and north.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sing County
New Bids Opened for U S Air Mail Contracts
Washington September 15 A crowd of bidders shows strong competition for air mail routes. The Post Office opened bids for eight new routes with total compensation rates from 50 percent down to 5 percent and a four-route Chicago option. Postmaster General New indicated decisions would take some time.
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U.S. Air Mail
Washington
Assaciteé Press
Post Office Department
Postmaster General
New Ten Commercial Aircraft Organ
Imaginia
Air Mall
Chicago
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