Lewis Re-elected UMWA Leader Amid Convention Plans
John L. Lewis won re election as president of the United Mine Workers of America by a wide margin. John Brophy trailed for the post. Philip Murray retained as vice president and Thomas Kennedy kept as secretary treasurer. Results reflect votes cast last December with teller completion today.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
John Brophy
Loanield
Tor
Philip Murray
Thos. Kennedy
Secretar
Thomas Paskell
Thomas Wolliday
W. M. Young
Brophy
Charles Harris
Herrin
Famous Singer to Appear Here in War Years Tale
A veteran performer famed for entertaining troops in France after sustaining twenty seven wounds, including a bayonet injury, is billed to appear locally. He sang through hospital wards and camps, drew huge crowds in the U S and Europe, and now aids veterans groups while crutchbound. The piece notes prior collaborations with top acts and mentions his influence on basketball and music fans in Indiana.
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Cantigny
Marne
Sedan
France
United States
Lyric Tevor
Redpath Lyceum
Elsie Janis
Nora Bayes
Harry Lauder
Eva Chandler
Antables
Europe
America
Shelby Montana
Caruso
Tiiz
Hi Diana
Olson
Orioles Seek Cobb Services For 1927 Season
Baltimore January 24 Cobb former Detroit Tigers manager has been offered 24000 to play with the Orioles for 1927 season Jack Dunn manager of the local International League team announced today If Cobb accepts he will receive the highest salary ever paid a minor league player The Orioles manager said the recent scandal involving Cobb Speaker and others would not be held against him if he joined Baltimore
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Baltimore
Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
Jack Dunn
Oriale
Speaker
Pittsburgh Flood Scare Largely Believed Gone
Reports from Pittsburg indicate flood danger receding as river levels drop and ice clears. Agencies note water receded along the Ohio River while ships resume service on regional lines and lowlands begin to stabilize, though some minor damage and suspensions persist in nearby towns. Recognized engineers assess risk and confirm reduced threat as weather and currents normalize.
Bob Ott and Company Here At The Theater Tonight
Bob Ott and Company returns with a new scenic production and a fresh chorus as advance sales show strong audience interest this evening. The troupe promises new song and dance hits, wardrobe, and a lineup of entertainers ready to perform specialties. Tomorrow features Down In The Cellar about bootleggers with matinées Wednesday and Saturday plus kiddie show Saturday afternoon.
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Bob
Miss Good to Broadcast from Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls January 24 The Niagara School of Music will broadcast special programs from station WGR Buffalo on January 24 31 and February 7 between 6 and 8 30 p m Mrs Beatrice Good of this city will illustrate the Niagara system of playing by ear and render piano selections using this method The dates fall on Monday evenings and during each airing the pianist will perform a different program Followers of the three lessons will be able to better understand the Niagara system than single broadcasts Miss Good was born near Indiana and is well remembered here.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara School of Music
WGR
Buffalo
Beatrice Good
Niagara
Gavin
Highway Resolution To Be Put Up To Legislature
A resolution directs the Secretary to send the association’s highway reform proposal to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House for introduction in the 1927 legislative session. The chairmen of relevant committees on public roads are to receive the resolution for action.
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Amotheye
Senate
Admits Killing Wealthy Widow in Taton Case
A scarce readable snippet notes a suspect confesses to killing a wealthy widow in a case linked to Taton. The fragment mentions a January period and an official page reference but provides limited verifiable details.
May curb sale of killers' tools
A Philadelphia District Attorney sponsored bill would require all persons selling and owning firearms to be licensed. The measure would rely on licenses issued by police in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Scranton, by mayors and sheriffs in other towns and by townships. Penalties include fines and prison terms for violations. Other bills seek sales slips for buyers, licensing for sellers, and new tools for prosecutors.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Tore
Northamton County
Senate
Luisensee
Conear and Guerin
Sowers
Commonwealth
MacDade
Delaware County
Illness May Prove Fatal To Ban Johnson
The American League owners meet as Ban Johnson’s health worsens from diabetes. Johnson declines a meeting with League officials while his personal physician warns recovery is unlikely. Frank Navin is appointed acting president during his absence.
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Frank J. Navin
Tigers
Tlis
American League
Sely
Colduce Ruppert
Yankees
Weard
Secrpt
Landis
Char A. Contskey
White Sox
Art
Henry J. Killilea
Johnesa
Willi Hargidwe
Robert B. Prury
Perrel
Sascha
Buelinll
Kowtowing confession in river bridge murder case emerges
Caffey allegedly admitted to killing Hattie Sherman Hales, a wealthy widow he eloped with, striking her with a baseball bat and dumping her body from a high bridge into the Mississippi River at West Dubuque. Court records describe the striking confession as hysterical.
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Hattie Sherman Hales
Caffey
West Dubuque
Street Car Crash After Split Switch Hit Downtown
A Pittsburgh street car crowded with Sunday riders swerved from a split switch and crashed into two iron poles along a curb. Several injuries were reported as bystanders hurried to help while authorities inspected the damaged vehicle and collected witness accounts.
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Pittsburgh
Dan
Prohibition policy debate shapes Fisher era in Pa
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania, January 24 1927 discussion centers on enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment and state dry laws. Governor Fisher favors enforcement funded by state sources while legislature weighs amendments amid a busy session with hundreds of bills and upcoming budget and message deliveries. The scene notes expected committee work and a potential brief adjournment for the funeral of Representative Trem Mer County.
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Fisher
Armetrane
Hoey
Meritor
Pennsylvania
Wisherig
Harrisburg
Bath Houses
John
Tennsylvania
Senate
Thomas Bluett
House
Aslona
Tonge
Alizm
Tre
Browning Case Postponed to Tuesday Morning
Fragmentary report from a New York court recounts Browning case postponement and witness testimony. Mrs. Brownie and her mother discuss events while legal figures direct a drive to Browning’s apartment. Garman testifies about calls and delays in connecting phones.
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Browning
Uae
Kew Gardens
Street
New York
Brownies
Bepraes
Peaehoe
Cheay
Myre
Heenan
Wow! Gardens
Garman
Lame duck amendment again blocks House vote
The piece surveys the stalled Norris amendment to end lame duck sessions, with Senate passage but House rejection. It notes the aim to seat elected representatives and senators in January, and that opposition centers on reducing clutter and power to departing lawmakers in the final sixty ninth Congress.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Senate
Fragmentary Testimony in Browning Case Hears Two Witnesses
Attorneys for the plaintiff rested their case after two witnesses testified briefly about a tense exchange. Mrs Heenan and Mrs Browning were cited in remarks about social plans and a possible matinee as part of the ongoing dispute.
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Heenan
Heenut
Browning
Eon
Indiana Hotel Visitors Roundup in Busy Weekend
Local notes list numerous visitors and residents in Indiana over the weekend. Names include M A Charles and Mexsts Townsend with the State Highway Patrol, Po Morgan and W J Growell in town, and Clyde K Shatte Toward Verguson of Apul among others. Several government and business figures visited the county seat, with attendances at the Indiana Hotel and county offices, plus funeral attendance for Mr Mumau.
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M.A. Charles
State Highway Patrol
Indiana Hotel
Townsend and
Novie
W. J. Growell
Clyde K. Shatte
Toward Verguson of
Apul
Indiana Orients Y
Coolidge urged to send message on arbitration plan
Over the weekend demand for arbitration in the Mexican dispute grew. The Federal Council of Churches and American Moderation of Labor urged arbitration without breaking ties. Senate members favored arbitration, with committees reporting the Robinson resolution, prompting talk of a special message from President Coolidge to Congress detailing the stakes and public opinion.
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Federal Council of Churches
College
Senate
Igorvatos
da Sore
Ma Coolidge
Seat
Congresa
Insurance Men To Convention
Two well known insurance men of the city prepared to attend a regional convention. The event will bring together industry professionals to discuss policies, trends, and regulatory updates affecting local agencies and clients.
Rose Club Edges Y M C A in Close Boys Contest
In a tight junior match at Pivnsburgh, Rose Club defeated Y M C A Boys 37 to 35 as a late field goal sealed the win. Players Smathers Dodson Malcolm Beatty Switzer Gressley Garnson contributed. fouls favored Rose Club and Hi-Y seeks revenge in a rematch.
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Rose Club
Hi-Y
Smathers
Dodson
Malcolm
Beatty
Switzer
Gressley
Garson
Zener
New York Guests Attend Metropolitan Eife Tasuraricea Event
New York City special guests Michaels and Romance, leaders of the Middle Atlantic territory, will attend the annual Metropolitan Eife Tasuraricea mention. They receive congratulations on their fine records and will be absent for 10 days.
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Eife Tasuraricea
Messrs. Michaels and
Romance
Middle Atlantic
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