Drys Victors in First Prohibition Showdown in House
In Washington the House passed an amendment by Rep. Tucker to tighten enforcement funds for liquor evidence, voting 199 to 17 against wider controls. The debate highlighted divisions among Dry and anti-Prohibition members, with opposition figures like Rep. Blanton and Rep. Hill challenging specific funding and methods. The measure now moves to further consideration on page three.
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House Dtys
Tucker
Virginia
Rosey
Blanton
Texas
Wayne UI
Wheeler
Anti-Sa
Ayseat
Apeahor
An.lmendment
Blank
New York
Jess
Hill
Maryland
Coast Guard Yessels
Lineill
Congress
Woekau
Dawes Seeks Withdrawal From Brigadier General Post
Vice President Dawes urged President Coolidge to drop his nomination to continued service as brigadier general in the officer reserve corps. The withdrawal came after Dawes argued the president should halt such action, with the White House noting the nomination had been sent to the Senate without the vice president's knowledge. Dawes had held both duties and raised questions about simultaneity of offices while his commission in the Reserve Corps neared expiry.
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Washington, Bee
Dawes
Coolidgy
Tuntinge
Senate
Wes Corps
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Dewey
War Department
Lewis Avers Fight for Miners Interests Begs Attention
Scranton politicians and miners face continued coal strike tensions as leaders press to safeguard workers earnings and jobs. John L. Lewis, addressing industry distrust, warns against exploitation while urging unity to protect livelihoods amid ongoing negotiations and political pressure.
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Scranton
John L
Springfield Minis
Indus
British Officials Deny Rubber Price Manipulation Claims
British officials deny government meddling in crude rubber prices amid reports of manipulated rubber profits and a House resolution to probe alleged price manipulation by colonial authorities. The controversy follows similar U.S. inquiries into crude rubber pricing and impacts on wartime costs.
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Great Britain
House of Representatives of
Goveernment
London
Dees
Washington
Frank Munsey dies noted publisher of newspapers
New York December 22 AP reports Frank Munsey, renowned newspaper publisher, died early today after a period of illness. Physicians held out hope earlier, with reports of a tax ailing condition and last efforts including an operation for appendicitis.
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New York
Dee
Frank Munsey
Bat
Friendly
Munsey
Wr . Mansfield
Meridan
Frank Oastler
BF My
Heynder
French Finance Minister Doumer Faces Cabinet Clash
Dec 22 AF reports Finance Minister Doumer confronts strong opposition within the cabinet over tax plans and financial measures. Radicals resist turnover tax hikes as Chautemps and Daladier seek compromise. Doumer to meet former PM Herriot to narrow differences before outlining broader budget plans.
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Frances ‘Griveous
Caillaux
Fainlevé
Louchéur
Pal -Doumer
Haide
Premie Herriot
Cabinet
M. Doumet
Ortesnond
Fleming heir dies after shotgun battle with law
A confrontation at Fleming ancestral grounds near the Pike-Mingo line ended when lawmen finally cornered the defendant after a nightlong chase. He surrendered then was fatally wounded near his mother’s house. Doctors said no hope for recovery. The Fleming line has a history of violence and tragedy linked to crime and rebellion against authorities.
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Fleming
Pesses
Pike County
Mingo
Sherif
Jim Johnson
John
Long
Shelby Creak
Ioner
Funeral services for Mrs Eaton held tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs Wiley F Eaton 70, who was killed in an automobile crash on Cherokee and Center streets, will be at the First Baptist Church at 10 tomorrow morning. Interment in City Cemetery. Rev J R Haynes and Krox vill team will lead. Flower bearers will be members of the women’s missionary society. Survivors listed but cut off in fragments.
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Wiley F. Eaton
Cherokee Sand
First Baptist Church
First Baptist
Kroxville
Yvill
W Stone
Glen Bruce
C. Minnich
Fred Yonnthas George
He Thickens
H.L. Mufford
S. H.andersen
S- BP Phatt
We . Harrison
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Cisud
C. Graves
BM. Geiger
Ky Lindsay
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J. C
Thornburg
Ionary. Society
U of the First’ "Baptist Church
Eaton
Hué
Lengthy Inquiry Into Shenandoah Disaster Reaches Climax
Indications point to a culmination of a prolonged inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster. Officials say findings will be delivered to Secretary Walburg and released publicly after final review.
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Shenandoah
Walbug
House of Commons Approves Mosul Policy Debate
The Commons night session approved government policy on Mosul amid dispute with Turkey and references to Ramsay MacDonald and Baldwin. The record shows partial refraining from voting on certain points while standard policy language is asserted by ministers.
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House OF Commons
Mosul
Children’s Fund Receives Total of $494 65 Free Gift
A fragmented notice records a fundraiser for the Children’s Fund totaling 494 65 in freely given contributions. The legible portions reference an extension or due date and list names and places tied to the event, though details remain incomplete.
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Torig
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