Daugherty Expected to Face Pressure Over Resignation
Washington report says Attorney General Daugherty will return from Florida to Washington to face renewed arguments for leaving the cabinet. A final decision may be announced after Friday’s cabinet meeting as the administration shifts eligibles to succeed him. No official explanation was given for his sudden return and he will report to the President on arrival.
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Essay Contest on Roads Announced
Washington D C four years at college with expenses paid for the best essay on The Relation of Improved High ways to Home Life. High school students are eligible, with a closing date of April 21 1924. The award is a four year college scholarship financed by H S Firestone Akron Ohio.
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New Standard Oil Chief Named President in New York
Herbert L. Pratt, senior vice president of Standard Oil Company of New York, has been elected president. He is the son of the Pratt Institute founder and has long held roles at Pratt Works and other enterprises. Pratt attended Brooklyn schools, then Amherst College, and began as a chemical plant clerk before rising to executive positions and directorships at a Brooklyn department store, the Bankers Trust Co., and the Pratt Institute.
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Banker’s Trust Co
California Court Wins Approbation
A California court earns approval as a case highlights access to justice for all. A poor defendant seeks fair treatment and gains visibility for courtroom equality.
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Lincoln's former office boy recalls painting Lincoln's fence
Omaha reporter notes 79 year old Civil War veteran McIntosh, who once worked as Lincoln's office boy, recounts painting Lincoln's fence, delivering drums on campaigns, and his pay in potatoes. He describes Lincoln buying him a drum and his role with the Grand Army of the Republic.
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National Museum
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Dragnet in Oil Committee Snares White House Telegrams
President Coolidge faced intense scrutiny as two telegrams to Edward B. M McLean were read in the Senate oil inquiry. White House statements sought to frame the messages as routine patronage notes and later a clarification blamed a mistake. Debate raged over the Palm Beach exchange and overshadowed plans to pursue civil actions over Sinclair and Doheny losses.
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Sinclair and Doheny
Kentucky and Maryland Congressmen Deny Misuse of Office
Representatives Langley of Kentucky and Zihlman of Maryland deny ever improperly using official influence or taking money. They deny involvement despite Chicago grand jury charges naming two lawmakers and call for prompt investigation. Langley, chair of the public building committee, vows to prove innocence. Zihlman, labor committee chair, lives in Cumberland.
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Paid Up Insurance Provision Shaped for Soldier Bonus Bill
Washington committee action sets Paid Up Insurance as a provision of the soldiers bonus bill. The house ways and means panel agreed on including the benefit, outlining how premiums or benefits would be managed under the measure. It signals a key financing element as the bill advances.
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