Convicted Congressman Langley In Nervous Collapse
Washington reports Representative Langley, newly convicted in Kentucky over liquor permits, is described as seriously ill in a state of nervous collapse. He suffered slight cerebral hemorrhages and had been in deep sleep since Wednesday. Dr. Ellison found his pulse and temperature low and heart action sluggish. Family and friends fear the trial’s shock may ruin his health.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Langley
Kentucky
Everette Ellison
Ellison
Soldier Bonus Bill Returned Unsigned By the President
The president left the Soldier Bonus Bill unsigned amid urging that the measure would commit funds. Debate centers on the proposed $S3 spending and the bill’s fate in Congress.
New Street To Be Repaired By Force Account
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen announced no bids were received for the Cen tal Street improvement from Shelby Street to the Bristol Highway. The city will perform the work in house, part of Improvement District No 24, a 2,700 foot concrete pavement project. Bonds may be issued soon, with potential start in August and completion aimed by year end.
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Cental Street
Shelby Street
Bristol Highway
Remus Testifies On Payments To Smith Before Senate Panel
George Remus, jailed bootlegger, testified to the Daugherty investigating committee that he paid Jess W. Smith between 250000 and 300000 for protection. He described organizing drug companies to obtain liquor permits, buying distilleries in Lexington Kentucky and Cincinnati Ohio, and paying Smith 150 to 250 per case for permit access. Remus said Smith used influence with Attorney General Daugherty to shield him from prison, noting ongoing aggressive prosecutions but eventual appeals.
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Washington, D. C
George Remus
Atlanta
Senate
Daugherty Investigating Committee
Jess W. Smith
Smith
Remus
Lexington Club
Kentucky
Fleischman
Cincinati
Ohio
Rugby
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Enid
WADOO PLANS NOMINATIONS FOR DEMOCRATS IN 1924
New York report on William G. McAdoo and David Ladd Rockwell laying plans for the Democratic national convention. A committee meeting will set a temporary organization, with a stiff contest expected. Senator Pat Harrison or Governor Alfred Smith likely as compromise, with Senator Underwood a possible finish. Congressman Garrett of Tennessee also mentioned.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
David Ladd Rockwell
McAdoo
Committee On
Ments
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Alfred Smith
Underwood
Garrett
Tennessee
Appeal Filed in 75 Million Bond Issue Case
Frankfort and Louisville attorney Frank G Barrett filed an appeal in the court of appeals challenging a 75 million bond issue test case and asked for an oral argument.
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Frankfort
Alex G. Barrett
Louisville
Court of Appeals
Congress Adopts Conference Report on Immigration Restriction
Congress approves a conference report on immigration restriction. The debate centered on whether the issue was solely domestic and under Congress control or should involve the executive branch, reflecting constitutional arguments and party positions.
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Congress
Executive Department
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