Bethlehem Shipbuilding audit case grips hearings
Colonel E H Abadie, ex chief accountant, testifies he was framed into office and accuses anonymous letters and audit delays tied to a $260000 Bethlehem Shipbuilding voucher charged to Dixries M Schwab. He disputes $100000 overhead claims and cites missing supporting documents. He asserts involvement of Cravath and Moras audit firms and notes ongoing hearings with Schwab expected to testify.
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E.H. Abadie
Conteller
United States
Walsa
Pennsylvania
Bethlehemipbuilding Corporation
HT Rtadie
Martin J. Gillen
Jin Barton Payne
Adial Benson
Perry Moras & Co
New York
Pilleng
Ie Betlerem Corporation
Myoacher
Corporation
Aes
Dixries M. Schwab
Oacher
Wit Aes
Sesh
Emersmes Leet Corporation
Gelone
Bayne
Jurge Payne
Bethlehem
al. Cravath
Béthlhers ‘Corporation
Rpamaibie
Mei Ibudie
WpMe Morse
Betwab
Walsh
Witse
Ikwig
Bethlehem Shinkuildive Corporation
Setab
Asdate Fleet Corporation
Abadie
Fieet Corporation
Contenn
Berwick Revives Old Ordinances on Sunday Sales
An obscure Berwick ordinance revival allows Sunday sales of newspapers, cream and soda while restricting gasoline stations and motorials. The measure orders soda fountains and newspapers to operate with limited hours, banning certain sales until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers and Drug Stores
Miller Hints Enright Must Go If He Doesn t Enforce Dry Law
Sta correspondent reports Governor Miller demanding strict enforcement of the Volstead act in New York City. He vows to intervene if Police Commissioner Enright and the department fail to act, and urges thorough suppression of liquor traffic without intruding on home brewing. He signals sudden, decisive action to back up his reformist stance in New York City.
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Miller
Enright
New York
Sta
Albany
New York City
Hylan-Enright
Walstead
British Ship Pact Charged To I M M Co
At a National Merchant Marine Association opening in Washington Senator Wesley L. Jones charged the International Mercantile Marine Company with operating under an agreement with the British government to curb American shipping and trade. P. A. S. Franklin and Admiral William S. Benson defended and pledged to review the matter. Representative William E. Humphrey alleged British anti American campaigns aimed at destroying the U S merchant marine and read parts of a 1903 agreement between the UK authorities and the I M M Co.
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Tribune
Washington
Wesley L. Jones
P. A. S. Franklin
International Mercantile Marine Company
William S. Benson
Shipping Board
National Merchant Marine Association
Hotel
Jones
International Mercantile Ma Company
Great Britain
Franklin
Benson
Amecan Shipping
William E. Humphrey
Seattle
Japan
Humphrey
Democratic Party
Panama Canal
Mr. Jones
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Board of Trade
The
International Navigation Company
New Jersey
United States of America
Under Orders Troops Destroy Two Irish Homes in Cork
In Cork City officials say Crown forces destroyed two three story houses on Washington Street after warning residents to evacuate. The demolitions began at 1 40 PM and continued until 5 PM, with surrounding windows shattered and a nearby provision shop damaged. Police casualties reported in Dublin and Kerry as ambushes intensify martial law actions.
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Cork
Ireland
Cork City
Washington Street
Royal Irish Constabulary
Dwyer
Dublin
Clarke
Glenrod
Six-Mile Bridge
Dublin Castle
Tobias O/Sullivan
Listowel Barracks
County Kerry
Meath
South Ireland
Mule Causes Fatal Injury After Brow Kick Incident
A man reported being kicked by a mule while shielding it from threats. The mule suffered a broken leg, was declared helpless, and shot. The attacked man, Tonen, will recover but animal life ended.
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Jones
Tonen
Whitman Indicts Hard Test as Coal Men Probe Dragged On
New York political clashes over the Whitman grand jury probe threaten delays as Swann seeks a $20,000 appropriation to sustain the inquiry. Whitman plans to outline cases Monday, while Hearst papers attack Swann and Tammany Hall.
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Charles
Whitman
Hylan
Swann
Tammany Hall
William Randolph Hearst
Milk Price Cut for February by Producers’ League
The Durynmen's League announced a February milk price 1% cents below January, set at 2.58 per 100 pounds at 200-210 mile freight line. The conference between the league executive committee and the New York Milk Conference Board approved the recommendation, aiming to balance farm income with lower consumer prices.
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George W. Slocum
Durymen'a League
League
New York Milk Conference Board
Siocum
Wits Cooperative
Love Spurned Woman Chases Suitor Across World in 1900s
Misa Beatrice Herbert of Montreal, 29, pursued William Zinger through air travel and ship voyages after he spurned her. Arrested for breach of peace, bail set at 1600 dollars, with deportation to Canada expected at a next hearing. Herbert boasted she paid 100 for a return by plane to stay near her beloved.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
Misa Beatrice Herbert
Montreal
Mecleary
William Zinger
Canada
John Egan
Herbers
Sallg
Zinner
Japan
Hong Kong
Honolulu
Misa Herbert
Zinser
Inet
Britain Told to Shun U S in Naval Rivalry
Vice Admiral William Lowther Grant in London urged opposition to a major capital ship program between the United States and Britain. He warned such naval buildup would fuel competition and mistrust between the two nations amid disarmament sentiments.
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London
William Lowther Grant
Niblack
America
United States
Great Britain
Grant
Two Nations
Harding Goes To Florida for 2 Weeks Rest
Warren G. Harding departs Marion by train for a pre inauguration Florida vacation. Mrs. Harding winds down the Mount Vernon home as preparations and security proceed, while a Secret Service guard notes the busy scene surrounding the future president.
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Harding
Florida
Boyden R. Sparkes
ST. Augustine
Fla
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Green House
Mount Vernon Avenue
Marion Daily Star
United States
Warren Harding
Caledonia
Marion High School
Abigail Harding
Brother
Harding Guaranty Keeps Sick Pastor's Salary
In Marion Ohio President-elect Harding privately guaranteed Trinity Baptist Church to continue Dr Thomas H McAfee's salary after his paralytic illness harried the treasury A trustee he pays the new pastor from his own pocket while keeping the arrangement confidential to protect the church from financial strain and preserve Mr Harding's fellow townsman aid.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Thomas H. McAfee
Trinity Baptist Church
Briand Hints France Ready to Join US in Defense Pact
Paris dispatch reports Premier Briand addressing the Chamber of Deputies with hints France would offer a defensive alliance to the United States if Japan were a threat and the US would guarantee France assistance against invasion. He urged German disarmament and reparations and signaled readiness to align with Britain and Italy for joint action, while warning he could use force if necessary. Aimed at reconciling Britain and France and shaping postwar alignments, the statements also referenced Poland and Baltic protection amid Bolshevik tensions.
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Knox
Senate
Senator Knox
Senator Lodge
Henge
United Sates of America
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Congress of the
Daniels Day
France
Italy
Ralph Courtney
Tribune
Newark Tribune
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
America
United States of America
Washington
Biland
League of Nations
Russia
Moscow
Poland
Romane
England
Petrograd
Esthenia
Latvia
Baltic
Germany
Associated Press
Aristide Briand
Muget
Remiect
Turkey
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Ship Board
Feeantee
Mr. Schwab
Smeetings
Berwick
Pamda Tauren
Eee
Weir
U. S
Crown Forces
Sinn
Constabulary
Sinn Féin
TR Tribune
AyEkMa
Ron Riley
Murphy
Hearst
Estimate Board
Board of Estimate
Criminal Courts
Board of Aldermen
James B. Smith
Wall Street
Senators
Borah
Britain
Senate Committee On ‘Manufactures
Armin W. Riley
Wholesale Goal Trade Association of
Department of Justice
Department
Percy C. Madeira
Madeira, Mill & Co
Liberty Street
Wholesale Coal Trade Association of
Charles 8. Allen
End Gibbs L. Baker
Allen
Riley
Mr. Riley
Tong Island
la Follette
Eliza
Ohio Shore
Reed
Action of Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Pomerene
McCumber
North Dakota
Borsh
House
U.S
Alliance Against
N. Y
Saméone
Harding Guaranty
Reds
Allie
Alliance For Defense
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