Tax Measure Put Aside in House Over Insurgent Fight
Washington December 16 The tax reduction bill was set aside as the House debated insurgent Republicans in control. Democratic Leader Garrett claimed Republicans punished insurgents for supporting Lincoln, while insurgents pledged to support themselves later. Republicans Tilson and Tincher argued the majority governs to direct policy and tariff action.
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House
Garratt
Abraham Lincoln
Representative Preay
Wisconsin
Garrett
Representative Tilson
Connecticut
Tincher
Kansas
Tilson
Hill Elected President Of American Tobacco Company
New York Dec 16 AP Coorpe We MMI Loday was elected president to succeed his father the late Ver dive Hill Julius Packer was elected chairman of the Board of Directors a newly created office
Colbys Agree On Quiet Separation In Paris Move
New York dispatch reports that Secretary of State Colby and Mrs Colby have reached an amicable separation. Miss Colby left for Paris with daughter Nathalie while Colby remains at the Plax Hotel in Mex. California relatives and friends confirm the split but say relations remain friendly and no divorce action is planned. Mrs Colby travels to Paris to pursue a possible divorce per her statements.
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Paris
Kaevine
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Plax Hotel
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Katherine Sedewick
Robert Sradnit Sheavas
Stockbridge
Mags
Trix
Nathalie
Frane
Robert Rogers i
Bootlegger Sought in Siki Death Shocking New York
In Hell's Kitchen, the body of famed fighter Battling Siki was found face down after a confrontation with a bootlegger linked to a $20 liquor debt. The search broadens for the suspect as underworld figures circle the area. Siki had a notorious rise in Memphis and New York, known for bravado and clashes.
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Siki
Felica
Doallegner
Biki
Ring
Underworld
Hell's Kitchen
Memphis
Pennsylvania
Gona
Khrey
Bruce Replies to Wheeler Remarks in Senate
Senator Bruce declared in the senate he read in morning papers that Wayne T Wheeler had said the Volstead law’s supporters act from the emptiness of their stomachs rather than the fullness of their hearts. He criticized Wheeler’s arguments as carried in the press as coming from emptiness of his head.
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Senate
Bruce
Democrat
Maryland
Wayne T. Wheeler
Anti
Sumclar Edge
New Jersey
Loawigh
Wheeler
Bertram Borden Visits Kingsport Schools Again
Bertram H. Borden president of Borden MillsInc arrived Monday after a daylong trip accompanied by J Fred Johnson to Jackson grammar and Lincoln grammar schools. Children greeted him with songs yells and recitations while he reassured them of his ongoing interest. He noted the healthy eager school population and promised to continue support as Ramson N D school board chair.
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Borden Mills, Inc
Kinneert
J. Fred Johnson
Kingsportimprovement Corporation
Jackson Crammer School
Boreden
Johnson
Lincoln Grammar School
Borden
Kingsport
Ramson
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Republican debt proposal sparks cross party protest in Senate
Washington December 16 AP Republicans push debt settlements with Italy and Belgium through the Senate before Christmas meets fierce opposition. Senators Reed Norris and Johnson demand study and inquiry into foreign propaganda. four of six settlements linked to the British deal face criticism as “whitewashing” bankers. Howell accuses Italian plan of yielding no principal and only 1.8 percent interest over 63 years.
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Italy
Belgium
Senate
Chamber
Reed
Missouri
Norris
Nebraska
Johnson
Curtis
Kany Ras
Smoot
Congress
Robinson
Howell
United States
Movie Producers Plot Steals Cash in Realistic Heist
New York December 16 a robbery staged as a film shoot fooled onlookers when a robber in a doorway pretended to film while four accomplices robbed a National Republican Club member and companion of 550 in cash and jewelry. The crime only came to light today as bystanders noted the money was real and not props.
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New York
Daxzen
Nittaly
Broakelyn
Youth Confesses to Be Author of Several Killings
In Yellville Arkansas on December 16 AP reports Arnold Comer a boy from Marion County jail claims to have started a spree that led to three killings. He describes obtaining a pistol shotgun and ammunition after fleeing home and details shooting a man and harming a family before striking Mrs Boyd and infant granddaughter and later shooting Charles Moore.
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Yellville
Ark
Marion County
Arnold Comer
Dublin
Karl
Polorny
Ireq
Tom Boyd
Arnold
Charles Moore
Moore
Mosul Dispute Decision Issued by League Council
The League of Nations Council announced a unanimous decision on Mosul between Turkey and Britain. Mosul will be assigned to Britain with a 25 year mandate to Iraq, conditioned on a new treaty and potential earlier termination if Baghdad joins the League. Turkey asserts sovereignty over Mosul. Britain says no partition. The ruling takes effect within six months if conditions are met.
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Switzerland
League of Nations Council
Turkey
Great Britain
Mosul
Iwale
Irak Fortetaranty
Amery
Trak
Coal Operators Accept Settlement Plan For Strike
Philadelphia dispatch reports coal operators agreed to accept a settlement plan for the anthracite strike. Luzerne county workers and leaders supported the plan, which includes provisions to avoid strikes and set up machinery to settle disputes. President Jol L. Lewis of the miners rejected the Luzerne county proposal and objected to the operator’s package.
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Luzerne County
Pennsylvania
House ‘Os Papresunta- Live
Jol L. Lewis
Crisis of Briands Menisery Solved by Doumer
Paris reports a political crisis resolved as Senator Paul Doumer accepts the finance portfolio, succeeding Louis Leneheur who resigned after failed financial plans. The left bloc delayed and negotiated before confirming Doumer to lead finance alongside new ministerial shaping.
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Doumer
Louis Loucher
Paris
Byianus
Paul Poumer
Senate
Louis Loficheur
Chamber of Deputies
Leneheur
Counsels Resting in Mitchell Case
Washington December 1946 prosecutors and defense wrapped their cases in the Colonel Mitchell war and navy era dispute. Both sides argued criticisms of the war and naval departments in court.
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Mitchell
Washington
Mitchell Denounced by Weeks as Not Fit for Position Held
Washington December 16. A Weeks letter describing Colonel Mitchell as unfit for high admin duties and for publicity at the nation defense expense was presented in Mitchell court martial evidence. Weeks said Mitchell’s course was lawless, lacking teamwork, and aimed at publicity, leading him to withhold recommendation for reappointing him as chief of the army air service. The secretary wrote with regret but stated Mitchell forfeited trust of those familiar with facts and national defense interests. Weeks testified Mitchell had claimed more planes fit for war service than existed, conflicting with available data.
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Dev
John W. Weeks
Mitch All
Mitchell
President Coolidge
Army Air Service
Denis BA. Noonan
War Department
Hell
Texas
Anc
Weeks
House
Wheer
Europeans Dance to American Jazz Broadcast Across Europe
Thousands across Europe danced at 10 am local time to American jazz broadcast from New York. The program originated from Waldorf Astoria and was re aired by WGY Schenectady and KDKA Pittsburgh via London BBC, with Davern England receiving the sound for Europe. The event honored Harold W. Artin as a pioneer. London permitted extended hotel hours for listeners. Participating cities included Berlin and hotels like Savoy, with Europe-wide reception lasting about 16 minutes.
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Europe
Jane
United States
Ss. Associated Brass Dispatch
Waldorf Astoria
WGY
Schenectady
London
Parmissi
Savoy
Berlin
Atlantic
Queen Mother Margherita in Very Serious Condition
From Roxdignera to Taly on December 16, the Queen Mother Margherita’s health remains critically serious due to pleurisy and age. Doctors report anxiety but no alarm. Rome reports frequent calls to keep the king and queen informed of the patient’s progress.
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Roxdignera
Taly
Margherita
Rome
Committee Fails on Shoals Bill in House Rules panel
Washington December 16 AP The House Rules Committee plans a Friday vote on two resolutions to implement President Coolidge’s Muscle Shoals disposal plan. Both proposals by Chairman Shell and Madden of the Appropriations Committee faced lengthy debate and likely disagreement. A third independent study proposal was not acted on as members doubt enough support exists in Congress to carry it. Several expect a final decision only after the Christmas recess.
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House Rules Committee
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Madden
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