Daugherty resigns as Attorney General at Coolidge request
President Coolidge accepts Attorney General Daugherty's immediate resignation amid Senate inquiries into his conduct. Daugherty says resignation due to expediency, while the president states he could not give disinterested attention under stress. The move clears cabinet members linked to the oil scandal from the administration.
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Washington
Coolidge
Daugherty
Senate
Senate Committee
Kingsport Retailers Exhibit Peak Spring Stocks
Local stores in Kingsport show the most complete spring displays in years. Merchants, after visiting Eastern markets, have expanded and intensified purchases for hats shoes and clothing ahead of warmer weather. Shoppers flock to see the new fashions and many make purchases as displays attract attention.
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Kingsport
Mrs Hauk Dies After Long Illness At 66
Mrs. A H Hauk mother of Dr O S Hauk of this city died at her home in Indian Springs at ten o clock Tuesday morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at eleven yesterday from the home, with Rev Dabney Carson and Rev D H Graham officiating. Interment followed at Gunnings cemetery. She is survived by her husband and eleven children: R M Hauk, T Henry Hauk, John A Hauk, Samuel G Hauk, Rhea Hauk, Margaret Hauk, Elizabeth Hauk of Indian Springs, Dr C S Hauk of Kingsport, Mrs M B Lane, Earnest D Hauk of Fellows Calif., and James J Hauk of Chico Calif.
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A. H. Hauk
O. S. Hauk
Indian Springs
Dabney Carson
D. H. Graham
Gunnings
Lafollette Passes Restful Night Amid Pneumonia Illness
Washington reports Senator Robert M Lafollette, stricken with pneumonia, had a restful night and his doctors are encouraged by the improvement.
25 Men Entombed In Mine Explosion At Yukon
In Welch West Virginia a mine explosion trapped twenty five workers at Yukon in McDowell county. Rescue crews fear all are dead as the blast left the shaft filled with smoke and debris.
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Welch
W. Va
Yukon
McDowell County
Congressman Langley Indicted Over Whiskey Permit Conspiracy
Representative John W Langley a Republican from Kentucky was indicted on conspiracy charges related to illegal whiskey withdrawal permits. He posted a $5000 bond in the District of Columbia supreme court.
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Langley
Washington
John W. Langley
Kentucky
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Doyle Stanzell Arrested In Lexington Auto Theft Ring
Doyle Stanzell, 45, of Lexington, was arrested here today as the eighth person charged in connection with an automobile theft ring that is said to have Lexington as its headquarters.
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Doyle Stanzell
Lexington
Dodd Dies at Home From Mercury Poisoning
E. W. Dodd, a prominent local business figure, died at his residence from ricloride of mercury poisoning after an extended period of ill health. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at his home.
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E. W. Dodd
Enraged Alligator Grabs Keeper's Leg in New York Scene
A seven foot alligator seized head keeper John O'Brien amid cameras in New York. Officers restrained the animal as attendants assisted, with the keeper uninjured but shaken. Public safety cautions visitors at reptile displays to maintain distance.
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New York
John O’brien
Denamant
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