Prosecution cries rise in Congress over Mitchell military case
In Washington on December 19, lawmakers debated the Mitchell case as partisans denounced the Army and questioned the court martial that sentenced Colonel Mitchell to five years’ suspension. Some urged restoration to rank and duty, while others pressed for sentence modification before Coolidge. The dispute signals possible civil court action, possibly reaching the Supreme Court through a court of claims.
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Whiskey Laced Cats Spark Alley Fight in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth on Crawford Street a bottle of Christwax supply of cotrtabund Maid shattered and spilled whiskey. Cats lapped the liquid and became intoxicated prompting a street scuffle with several dogs chasing the drunken felines. The felines reportedly prevailed in the fight.
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Foundation for Appeal Laid in Chapman's Case
Dartford Conn Dec 18 AP The foundation for Gerald Chapman's appeal to the US circuit court of appeals to postpone his death sentence for murder by first serving a 25 year federal term was laid by his counsel. The plan is to seek an order from Federal Judge Thomas. The filing mentions related habeas corpus matters and a separate divorce action involving claims of elopement.
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Parents oppose girls smoking in Boston school debate
Mothers in Roston Mass report emphasis on keeping girls from smoking at the Boston University School of Practical Arts and Letters after Bryn Mawr College permits. Dean Davis states a student conduct survey shows divided views with a rigid enforcement plan and belief that older guidance should govern students.
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Coolidge Holds Conference on League of Nations Arms Plan
President Coolidge meets Colonel Trouse and Senator Underwood to discuss the League of Nations disarmament proposal. Trouse travels to New York after talks, Kellogg and others to be consulted in Washington before any decision on the world court adherence.
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Anthracite Strike Settlement Talks Fail to Advance
Philadelphia reports the anthracite strike lingers with 108000 workers idle as miners and operators await formal invite to Scranton meetings. John L. Lewis says negotiations will resume only on Governor Pinchot's settlement plan, which miners accept but operators reject as impracticable. Operators to meet in Wilkes Barre or Scranton to decide their stance while Wilkes Barre Mayor Hart notes the Mabert negotiating committee says employers will not bargain on the Pinchot plan.
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Gasque Introduces Coast Survey Bill for New Channel
Representative Gasque of South Carolina introduced a bill to survey the coastal waterway from Cape Fear River in North Carolina to Georgetown, D C, with plans to construct a channel adequate to meet commerce needs.
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City police ordered to probe widespread vice conditions
New York police commissioner Enright ordered a city wide investigation after Mayor Elect Walker charged a surge in gambling and vice. Police inspectors were asked to report on any public official or leader information. Governor Smith planned talks with Walker on city conditions. In Atlanta two unidentified white bandits robbed a store on Peachtree Road, killed proprietor W W Cheek and fled.
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Cooperative Marketing Measure Set for Congress Ready
A bill to aid cooperative marketing of crops will be introduced in both houses next week. It would establish a mechanism within agriculture to assist marketing groups in disposing of crops and direct economics bureaus to help find markets for surplus produce. Proponents expect swift Senate and House action despite anticipated opposition from some middle western lawmakers.
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Rises From Rodman to President of R R
Samuel Rhea, who rose from railroad rod man to president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and retired after 54 years, was awarded a word medal by the Pennsylvania Society of New York at its annual dinner. Charles M. Schwab, society president, praised unprecedented prosperity and future confidence in the industrial world.
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Urge Development of Waterways in the South
Representative Abernathy presses inland waterway expansion from North Carolina to Florida. He argues roads spendings exceed waterways neglect and cites Florida’s single east coast railway as insufficient for rapid growth. He calls waterways a key step in southern development.
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Monument for Eve is matched by Adam memorial
In Baltimore, John P. Brady’s Adam monument on Bowleys Lane and Philadelphia Road is matched after seventeen years by Robert M. Quillen’s Eve memorial at Fountain Inn South Carolina. Brady, who died today, had long held memorials for notable figures and praised Adam as the father of mankind.
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Democrats Drive For Revision Of Tariff Under Way
Washington reports the house opened a drive to reduce duties with Oldfield introducing coal import relief and plans for textile and other tariff cuts. Hull and Oldfield will push further measures to repeal or lessen tariffs and probe the textile sector as the party seeks reform.
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Federal Officials Enter In Argument Over Texas Highways
Federal officials from the Comptroller General and the Department of Agriculture pressTexas to account for disputed road funds. An inquiry to Texas officials seeks an official statement on $600,000 allegedly covered back and any other monies involved. Captain Su of the Bureau of Public Roads prepared a detailed view for Washington.
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Virginia Reef barred from U S mails at UVa
The December issue of the Virginia Reef, UVa student organ, was barred from U S mails by the Lynchburg postmaster with department officials approving. Editor Eugene Patterson Warner of Cleveland Ohio and managing editor James Benjamin Aswell of Washington were removed from staff amid near unanimous student condemnation. University President Edwin A Alderman stated the administration would pursue actions, noting a council resolution followed the incident.
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House Members In United Attack For Change Of Dry Law
Members of the U S House press for modification of prohibition laws focusing on the Volstead Act and enforcement. The debate centers on the next fiscal year appropriation bill tied to prohibition enforcement. Republicans criticize enforcement costs while Democrats question the program's effectiveness.
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Waynie B. Wheeler
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France Ready for Stabilizing Loan Linking Fund
Northern France industrial leaders propose pledging property as security for a loan from the United States or elsewhere to stabilize the franc and fund debts. The cabinet reviewed the plan favorably, with business federations endorsing a practical step to restore the franc amid mixed socialist resistance. France improved yesterday on new suggestions, holding gains this morning.
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