Flood control battle moves in lower house after Senate
Washington reports a compromise flood control bill reaching the house as Republicans and Reid committee members draft a substitute. The debate centers on financing Mississippi projects, with critics claiming major general Jadwin usurped planning authority and that the Jadwin plan has serious flaws.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Agricultural Department
Muscle Shoals
Norris
Tennessee
Radio Commission
Interstate Commerce Committee
Merchant Marine
Reid
Runes Committee
Flood Control Committee
Dawes Move Seen in State
Reports from outstate indicate neither Republican Hoover nor Democrat Smith can win the Michigan presidential primary without a write in. Dawes supporters urge voters to write his name on the ballot while opposition to Hoover grows in Kent and Wayne counties. Democratic drys plan a Walsh write in as an alternative to the printed ballot.
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Lansing
U.P
Hoover
Smith
Michigan
Altho Hoover
Charles G. Dawes
Kent
Wayne
Democratic Party
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Fall Defends Teapot Dome Lease in Dismissal of Allegations
El Paso Texas March 29 The Teapot Dome naval oil lease was praised as the most financially advantageous deal for the government by former Interior Secretary Albert B Fall. He told reporters that a geological survey showed oil in the Teapot Dome reserve was safe from seepage after officials sought expert advice. Fall’s remarks accompany his deposition for the Sinclair conspiracy trial in Washington, and he discusses bonds tied to a Tres Rios ranch in New Mexico as part of his forthcoming testimony.
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EL Paso
Texas
U.P
Teapot Dome Naval Oil
Albert B. Fall
Interior
el Faso Post
Fall
Chester Chope
Post
Harry I. Sinclair
Washington, D.C
Sinclair
Ragland
Sinclair Legal
Tres Rios
New Mexico
Teapot Dome Naval Reserve
Vandenberg Probable Choice for U.S. Senate Seat
Michigan reports point to Arthur H. Vandenberg as likely appointee to fill the Ferris vacancy. Gov. Green denied a formal announcement today while Detroit News cites Lansing sources predicting the selection, with Western Michigan supporters hopeful.
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Lansing
U.2
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Grand Rapids
United States Senate
Detroit
Furniture City
Fred W. Green
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Green
Greefi
Western Michigan
Mich
Detroit News
W. Green
Arthur
H. Vandenberg
United States
Mr. Vandenberg
No Change in Road Condition
Lansing reports no improvement in gravel road conditions across Michigan after Sunday's thaw and Monday night freeze. Maintenance engineer B C Tiney says a soft crust forms but cannot support traffic, leaving many roads snowbound and impassable. Cadillac notes especially bad conditions.
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Lansing
Mar
U.R
State Highway Department
B. C. Tiney
Cadillac
State to fight for retention Klump estate
Michigan will press to regain control of the $500000 Klump estate escheated after his death. A federal Detroit decree awarded it to relatives who later appeared in Germany claiming rights. The state doubts those heirs are legal and will seek a federal appeals court or a new trial based on new evidence.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
George Klump
Klump
Federal Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Ohio
Two Clarences Triumph In Bitter Bowling Night
In a crowded iity league clash, Clarence Breidenstein led the Nationals against the Cardinals, posting 218 and 184 in the early games before a dramatic fourth. Clarence Hoot returned with a chocolate malt and aided by a goat mascot, lifting the Cardinals to secure two wins and a tie.
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Clarence
Iity
Cardinals
Nationals
Clarence Breidenstein
Hoot
Steimel
Steinel
Brownson
Russell
Breidenstein
Phillies
Kane
Ifdaha
Thevnissen
Richmond
Partisan fight swells probe of oil scandal in Senate
In Washington on March 28 the battle over the oil scandal heated as Senator Arthur Robinson charged Democratic involvement in Sinclair and Doheny leases. Senator Walsh countered with rebuttals about funding amounts and questioned testimonies, noting presidential influence and DOJ leadership at the time.
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Partisan Fight
Washington
U.P
Senate
Arthur Robinson
Indiana
Doheny
Walsh
Montana
Gregory
Houston
Texas
Sinclair
Robinson
Democratic
William G. McAdoo
Coolidge
Department of Justice
Dougherty
Auction Sales Friday March 30 At Mrs Jessie Fox Home
Mrs Jessie Fox schedules a sale on account of her husband Dr D A Fox's death at her Winn home. The catalog includes horses cattle hogs sheep and farm implements and feed. Sales begin at 9 oclock with free lunch at noon. Davies and McCall auctioneers Paul Binkley clerk.
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Jessie Fox
D. A. Fox
Winn
Davis and McCall
Paul Binkley
Arthur E. Johnston
Rosebush
J. M. Marshall
Roy Matteson
Local property taxes come mainly from districts and cities
General property taxes form a small portion of the total bill. The majority comes from county, school district, and city levies, boosting overall taxes for residents.
Smelt Brigade To Have Chance In Benzie County Run
In Michigan's Benzie county the smelt run may be opened with restrictions after Benzonia gains access to Cold creek private properties. Acting conservation director George R Hogarth says the public can take smelt during restricted periods in designated areas, removing risk of trespass by the department.
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Lansing
Mich
Ford subpoena sought on coal conditions and wages
Washington march 29 Henry Ford is to be called before the senate soft coal investigation committee to assess if his coal industry experience offers suggestions for relief. Percy Tetlow says Ford mines pay about eight dollars for an eight hour day while others pay as low as two dollars twenty five cents. Sen Wagner contrasts Ford wages with mine pay and notes Ford may have information valuable to the committee.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Senate
Soft Coal Investigation Committee
Watson
Ford
West Virginia
John D. Rockefeller , Jr
Charles M. Schwab
R. B. Mellon
Percy Tetlow
United Mine Workers
Ford Mines
New River Export Coal Co
Lookout
W. Va
Boone Coal Co
Boonesboro
Sen. Wagner
New York
Federal help eyed for Chicago primary security
Chicago reports swirl of rumors about federal intervention to guard polls and ensure a lawful April 10 primary. Deputy Marshal Palmer Anderson floated 500 deputies but doubts approval. Washington has limited primaries to state matters, though a recent court ruling may change that. Senator Deneen travels to guide factional efforts to influence Cook County and Chicago politics.
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Chicago
W.ri
United States
Palmer Anderson
Sargent
Anderson
United Press
Washington
Deneen
Republican Party
Cook County
Finois
William Hale Thompson
Robert E. Crowe
Len Smail
Pam
Mrs. Lemira Goodhue Improves After First Lady Visit
In Northampton Massachusetts on March 29 Mrs Lemira Goodhue mother of Mrs Galvin Coolidge showed continued improvement after the arrival and hospital visits by Mrs Coolidge. Doctors noted her condition the best it had been for a week following the two hospital calls.
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Northampton
Mass
W.ri
Lemira Goodhue
Galvin Coolidge
Haldeman And Stinson Pass Half Way Mark
Eddie Stinson and George Haldeman pushed toward a new solo sustained flight record as their Stinson Detroit monoplane exceeded 30 hours in the air by 3 PM Eastern. The Jacksonville, Florida attempt continued with the pair well past halfway, showing strong endurance.
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Haldeman
Stinson
Jacksonville
Fla
U.P
Eddie Stinson
George Haldeman
Fire destroys St. Philips Church in Battle Creek
In Battle Creek Michigan the St. Philips Catholic church burned last night causing damages estimated at least 150000 dollars. The wood and brick church stood for 25 years and firemen battled the blaze with several overcome by smoke. The cause appeared to be basement wiring defects.
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Battle Creek
Mich
U.pi
St. Philips Catholic
St. Philips
Remarkably Flapper Granddaughter Stirs Local Courthouse Gossip
The text portrays a wife with a rolling pin during a family argument and introduces a flapper granddaughter who shoots first and then flirts with the jury. It hints at summer heroics and playful revenge fantasies about Mr. Darwin and watering down tensions to amuse locals.
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Mr. Darwin
Rat Catcher Fined For Poison in Open
Raymond McDonald of Monroe Michigan was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to placing poisoned food in places open to dogs and other domestic animals. A sworn statement from witnesses was used in court and McDonald left town with 36 cents in his pocket.
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Raymond McDonald
Monroe
Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
G O P District Convention Set for April 17 in Bay City
Perry Thompson, county clerk, received notice that the Republican district convention will be held at Bay City City Hall on Tuesday April 17 at 7 30 eastern standard time to elect delegates to the national convention. Isabella county will send nine delegates, the largest in the district aside from Bay City with 21. Other counties range from one to seven delegates.
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Perry Thompson
Tenth Congressional Districts Committee
Republican Party
Bay City
Isabella County
Isabella
Oscoda
Congress Plans To Adjourn May 19
Congressional leaders plan to adjourn May 19, seven weeks from next Saturday and three weeks before the Republican national convention. The Senate has moved through Muscle Shoals alien property radio flood control and merchant marine issues.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Sacramento River Flood Recedes Reducing Valley Danger
The gradual fall in high water along Sacramento river tributaries easing flood risk in the valley today.
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Sacramento
Calif
U.F
Sacramento River
Sacramento Valley
Weather Halts Flight of German Fliers in Dublin
In Dublin on March 29 the Junkers Bremen attempt to reach the North American continent was postponed due to a hurricane and rain. Baron von Huenefeld Captain Herman Köl and Arthur Spindler waited at 4:30 a.m. with the Bremen prepared for a 5:30 a.m. takeoff as weather cleared. German warships in London outlined signals for the Bremen to warn ships and indicate coast approach.
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Dublin
Ireland
U.P
Berlin
Junkers
Bremen
United States
North American
Baron von Huenefeld
Herman Kocl
Arthur Spindler
London
England
Steehips
Radio Program Tonight Features Movie Stars
A nation wide network of stations will broadcast at 8 o clock tonight featuring top screen stars including Douglas Fairbanks Norma Talmadge Charlie Chaplin D W Griffith John Barrymore Delores del Rio and Paul Whiteman delivering the program.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Norma Talmadge
Charlie Chaplin
D. W. Griffith
John Barrymore
Delores del Rio
Paul Whiteman
State Seeks Acquisition of Parks Property in Michigan
Lansing March 29 The lands division of the Michigan conservation department shifts from sale to acquisition and holding of acreage for public use as timber removal and tax reversion swell the acres under control to about 1 100 000 by 1928. The department aims to assemble large tracts with riverfronts forests and wetlands for parks forests and wilderness areas, pursuing purchases and condemnation as funds allow.
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Lansing
Lands Division
Michigan Conservation Department
Conservation Department
Departmenté
Michigan
Bns
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