13 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1924
Page
1
The piece argues McAdoo will not be nominated and faces choices after leaving the cabinet. It questions how corporate work limits political prospects and notes Teapot Dome as a factor in Democratic strategy and party offensive rather than defense.
The Minnetonka liner of the Atlantic Transport Company was launched in Belfast for service between London and New York. It measures 625 feet in length and will accommodate 822 first class passengers.
In Washington on February 13 the senate oil committee issued a subpoena for Frank A. Vanderlip a New York financier to appear for questioning. The subpoena follows his Ossining New York address in which he referenced the sale of a Marion newspaper and alleged the committee avoided hearing a witness willing to “peach.” Vanderlip is scheduled to testify at 10 a.m. tomorrow with committee leaders indicating others connected to the Star sale may not be called until after him.
Washington February 13 Associated Press reports further signs of key moves in the oil lease prosecution. Chairman Lenroot and Senate Curtis discussed government counsel with President Coolidge. Indications point to possible Senate rejection of nominees, while others expect voluntary changes before any vote.
Frank A. Vanderlip said he would tell what he knows about the sale of late President Harding's newspaper after being subpoenaed to appear before the Senate oil committee. He spoke in New York on February 13.
The Senate oil committee pursued nominating Silas H. Strawn of Chicago and ex Senator Arlett Pomerene of Ohio as special counsel for government court proceedings linked to its inquiry. The Senate also met after Coolidge declined to press Denby resignation per a Monday resolution.
The United States severed diplomatic relations with Honduras as three political factions fail to restore constitutional government. American Minister Morales remains unofficially in Tegucigalpa to mediate. Rebels led by Carias advance on San Pedro Sula and claim control of multiple cities.
Moscow reports Norway has granted de jure recognition to the Russian Soviet government. The foreign office announced in a telegram from Madame Alexandera Kollantay, Soviet representative in Norway.
The Missouri Pacific railway starts a double daily passenger service between Monroe and Union Parish and El Dorado oil fields from February 11 expanding Monroe trade. Schedules run Monroe to El Dorado 7:00 to 11:45, El Dorado to Monroe 7:45 to 8:05, and Monroe to Farmerville and back with multiple daily arrivals, linking Monroe to El Dorado and oil districts.
Secretaries Work and Wallace asked Congress to investigate the right of the Northern Pacific railway to acquire about three million acres of government land in Idaho Montana and Washington under old land grants. They proposed a joint resolution to withhold further patents until a full inquiry is completed.
Chicago police report Gilda Gray Ziegfeld Follies dancer robbed by three men of jewelry valued at 150000 and 2000 cash as she entered her apartment building with her chauffeur Jos Connelly witnessing. Stolen items include rings bracelets strings of pearls and a beaded handbag.
Attorney General Daugherty told the Senate there was no settlement by the Justice Department that promised immunity from criminal prosecution in exchange for civil liability payments. He noted many settlements avoided prosecution due to issues of law or fact but denied any agreement not to prosecute in such cases.
The senate adopted a resolution by Senator Dill requesting the state department provide diplomatic correspondence tied to the ratification of the Colombian treaty urged by former Secretary Fall. Another Dill measure asked for similar state department reports on oil concessions or leases in nine other countries.
Washington February 13 President Coolidge moves to withdraw from the Senate the nomination of Silas H Strawn of Illinois as special government counsel in oil lease cases It is possible his colleague Atlee Pomerene may also be withdrawn James R Barfield a former interior secretary under Roosevelt may be chosen to replace Strawn
William G. McAdoo proposes a Chicago meeting of state leaders to decide his eligibility for the Democratic presidential nomination. He suggests inviting progressives labor and farmers and says he will withdraw if the conference finds his past legal work with Do heny harms his eligibility. He vows to lead if the conference supports him.
Washington February 13. Comptroller General McCarl halts further advances from the compensation fund to A. H. Gardes an disbursing officer in the United States Employes' Compensation Commission. The action intensifies a dispute between the commission and the comptroller's office.
Senator Robinson predicts public opinion will force President Coolidge to remove every official tied to oil reserve leases in response to the refusal to accept Senate advice and call for Secretary Denby's resignation.
Berlin reports summary of clashes at Pirmases where 17 people were killed and 20 wounded amid fighting for a government building. Fourteen of the dead were separatists as protesters set the building on fire and bombardment occurred.
President Coolidge pledges immediate and unshrinking prosecutions in oil and leasing disclosures and vows no partisan bias in enforcement. He backs Mellon tax reform, opposes the Garner bill, defends arms sales policy in Mexico, and reiterates his opposition to the bonus.
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