Hands Off Policy On Mexico Debated At White House Conference
Secretary of fate Helless heads toward a White House conference on Mexico as the administration weighs a strong hands off policy. Congressmen Boylan and Sheffield push for action to protect American property rights. Catholic groups urge firmer lines. discussion centers on President Coolidge’s approach and potential diplomatic moves.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
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White Pine Camp
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Coolidge
Washington
White House
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Sheffield
Kellosg
Mar Hide
Shep
Jonn J. Boylan
New York
Congress
Mexico
Westinsion
Department
Federal agents blow up giant still near Alvin Wisconsin
Federal agents in Wisconsin destroyed a giant moonshine still near Alvin, said to be the largest of its kind in the area. The 680 gallon capacity still produced an estimated 330 gallons of 433 proof liquor per hour before being destroyed by dynamite. An occupation man fled into the woods as agents approached. A second raid was reported near Cranen with evidence of hurried removal of another still.
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Associated Press
Alvin
Wis
Wistensin
Fridar
Kentucky
Cranen
General Andrews Says He Tasted Alcohol Aboard Ship
General Lincoln C. Andrews, head of prohibition enforcement, said he possibly tasted alcohol during a sea voyage returning from London. He recalled the captain serving pancakes soaked in rum and iced sherbet that seemed to contain champagne, which he allowed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lincoln C. Andrews
Prohibition
London
General Andrews
Zise
Shot to Death in Detroit Apartment House
Detroit police report a man identified as George Lexis Kaplen was shot to death Friday night in a fashionable apartment building. He is the fifth fatality in five days tied to Detroit liquor violence. Police questioned about a dozen suspects, releasing most after questioning, while others refused to talk fearing for their lives.
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Associatec Press
Detroit
Mich
George Lexis
Aulas Kaplen
Hoover Tackles Weak Spots in Textile and Cotton Markets
Secretary Hoover and President Coolidge reviewed plans to coordinate federal credit for agriculture and cotton manufacturing and to raise weak sectors to the general economic level. They discussed establishing a chain of airways, licensing pilots, and landing fields for commercial aviation, focusing on immediate commerce issues rather than broad aviation development.
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Hoover
National Airways
Associated Press
Pauli Smith
N. XY
Commerce Hoever
Mir
Coolidge
Menal
Aix. Coiege
Secretar Hoover
Suspect Package Contains Poison Case In Wisconsin
A small package addressed to Edward A. Alison, from Elkhart Indiana, was found to contain pills and two white powders. Federal officials handed it to Floyd Rath for analysis. Alison, under indictment for a post office robbery, told authorities he wished to end it all amid health troubles after a recapture in Greencastle Indiana.
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Br Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Edward A. Alison
Dare County
Floyd
Rath
Elkhart
Greencastle
Joly
Prairie da Chien
New Lisbon
Reduction of Six Cents Suspended on Grain Freight
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a proposed reduction of six cents per hundred pounds on grain freight rates from Minneapolis to St Paul and neighboring points. The plan, submitted by the Minneapolis & St. Paul Railway Company and Marie Rahwar, was halted from August 23 to December 29 pending general hearings amid protests by several grain hauling lines.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Minneapolis
St. Pau
Dukins
Superior
St. Pauis
Chinese allied forces claim capture of Hankow pass
Leaders of Marshals Wu Pei Fu and Chang Tso Lin say they have captured Hankow pass, the key to Kaixan position of the Kuomin chun. celebrations are reported as troops fly to Peking in jubilation.
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Associated Press
Peking
Wu Pei-Fu
Chang Tso-Lin
Hankow Pass
Kaixan
Reopened Murder Probe Links Hall Murder Case
New witnesses in Somerville, New Jersey tie Henry Carpender and Willie Stevens to the slaying of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills. Mrs Gibson testified a shiny object and a moccasin connected Carpender to the crime scene as accused, while other details emerged about prior threats and an alleged poison attempt.
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Eco Mais
Airs
Edward Wheeler Hall
Hall
Eleanor Mills
Henry Carpender
Wirs. Halls
Willie Stevens
Airs Fames Gibson
Carpender
William
Staub
Stevens
William Killipn
Gibson
Cleery
Corm
Alexander “Simpson
Leav es for Prison to Begin Sentence
Mrs Day is escorted to San Quentin to begin a fourteen year sentence for check fraud related to her husband, 20 wealthy Chicago insurance man. She is under guard with her mother and deputy sheriff wife. flowers arrive as she departs. She says maybe in response to hearing from her husband after the lengthy legal fight ends.
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Associated Preas
Los Angeles
Bernice Day
Si. Dar, Jr
Chicase
Trom Sons
San Quentin Penitentiary
Robbers Hold Up UP Mail Car On No 5 Train
In Rawlins vicinity Wyoming two men boarded Union Pacific mail train No 5, held up the mail coach with revolvers, rifled registered pouches, and fled at a slowed approach near Wamsutter. Clerks A J Miller and Jack Madigan uninjured. robbers unmasked. Officials say only money and jewelry taken. 23 pouches opened later. Authorities search hills and prairies.
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Associated Press
Rawlins
Wyo
Early
Cod
Union Pacific
Chicago
Portland
Ore
Hawkns
Wamsutter
Aes
Failway
Wanisuiter
Wamstutter
Raw
A J. Miller
Jack Madigan
Rock Springs
Wamcuster
Omrahs
Neb—Landits
Green River
Wio
Beileve
sEy Associated Press
Ogden
Utah
Union Pacific Mail
Wyoming
Camp Connett
Alleged Kitchener body on Norway coast case debated
British journalist Frank Power claims a vessel found on the Norwegian coast contains Lord Kitchener's body in a casket, a story the government has discredited. The tale, routed through Southampton to Waterloo, sparks mystery and sensational discussion in the press and public grave concerns.
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Kitchener
Norway
Associated Press
London
Frank Power
Lord Kitchener
Waterloo Road
Waterloo Station
Trail
Southampton
Powers
Eressish
Evening Star Today
Monser
Feneralhelmo
Woman Faces Bigamy Charge After Wartime Marriages
Milwaukee woman Hannah Breck recounts a tangled sequence claiming she believed her first husband died in the war. She says she later wed Sam Caputo and then John Brock, without divorcing earlier husbands, leading to a bigamy case after Caputo and Brock met.
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Br Associated Preas
Milwaukee
Hannah Breck
Brock
Largest Northwest still raided in St Paul basement discovery
Federal agents raided a St Paul basement finding what was believed to be the largest still in the Northwest since Prohibition began. The 5400 gallon daily capacity liquor operation, run by Associated Service Co, hidden behind a secret door in a brick wall, prompted a tense escape as water and oil spilled during the raid. Major B. B. Wilcox led the investigation with four attendants aiding the search.
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St Paul
Minn
Northwest
St. Paul
Associated OF Service Company
Buiidine
B. B. Wilcox
McNeil Likely Sentenced Monday in Bank Robbery Case
Milwaukee suspect Macneil faced likely sentencing Monday after pleading guilty to armed robbery in the Northwestern National Bank heist. Authorities pressed him for the identities of the five accomplices while in custody in Superior.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Mat McNeil
Superior
Northwestern National
Giondar
Hare
McNei
No Charges Nearly Brought Against Mexican Prelate
Mexico City reports that no formal charges will be filed against Archbishop Mora Del Rio for remarks during a religious ceremony. The decision comes after an investigation into the sautterance in al Tessas iates viomorith sm pmeticess.
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Mexico
Associated Press
Mexico City
Mora
Catholic Church Standoff With Mexican Government Eases
A conference between Attorney General Ortega and President Carles led to an official decision not to file formal charges against the prelate. The religious situation with the Mexican government remains tense as before.
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Catholic Church
Ortega
Carles
Gry
Wreck of Greenport Special Kills Six on LI Rail
Six people died and six were seriously injured when the Greenport special of the Long Island railway derailed near Calverton New York after an open switch. Engines derailed and a baggage car and a Pollman coach left the tracks. Rescue crews used acetylene torches to reach victims, with Mrs. George A. Shuford among the dead after five hours of effort.
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Greenport
Calverton
Long Island Railway
Nivey Head
Here
Mrrs
George A. Shuford
Kilied
Tnen
Southampton
Child Drowns When Auto Goes Into River
Accident near Baraboo Wisconsin left a four year old and his sister dead after a car veered from a bridge and sank into a river. Their mother, a passenger, is in serious condition at St Marys Ringing hospital. Other occupants escaped serious injury.
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Presa
St. Mary's Ringing Hospital
Gladys Frigenza
Mirror Lake
Wis
John Nash
Chicago
Wisconsin coeds set fashion pace with eastern college ties
UW coeds influence campus style as Madison stores track trends from Vassar, Wellesley and Smith. Observers study New York shows and West Point galas to forecast Wisconsin’s future outfits. Tailored suits or woolen dresses may dominate, while knickers likely vanish as Princeton looks spark new looks.
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Associated Press
Madison
University of Wisconsin
New York
Wisconsin
Beyer
Vassar
Wellesley
Smith
Strle
Fimh Avenue
West Point
Annapolis
Constantis
Thesg University
Helen Wis
Atedom
Suyanus Lerglen
Tas University of Wisconsin
Princeton
Canton Murder Case to Go Before Stark County Grand Jury
Canton Ohio authorities announce the Stark County grand jury will hear the Siebert murder case next week. Prosecutor C B McClintock says evidence is strong enough to convict several men. Chicago lawyer Joseph F Roach says he is ready to testify about a wide liquor conspiracy and possible police involvement in the plot.
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Associated Press
Canton
Siebert
Stark County
O—Evidecca
Don R. Mellett
Joseph F. Roach
Chicago
Roach
Stark County Grand Jury
Hig
Wquor
Meliett
Beerat
Canton Police Department
General Andrews Plans Prohibition Smuggling Pact Setup
Gen Lincoln C. Andrews, head of prohibition enforcement, returns to Washington to organize the new smuggling pact with British officials. He notes it will take time to complete the foreign division and expects Congress to pass needed legislation as he coordinates with American consuls and state department staff abroad for enforcement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lincoln C.andrews
England
Andress
Congrees
Andrews
JT. Anshneer
Banarma Islands
Charce
Division of Foreign Control
Comce
Ugeor Treffic
Lccel
Slain man found on street in St Paul police report
Police said Ridge was killed by likely fall from a truck sensing board during an accidental incident. Earlier reports of a shooting were revised as investigators noted wounds in his sheath and ruled out foul play. Forecast notes show fair to partly cloudy weather with mild temperatures across Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.
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St. Paul
Sun Sur
Bete Leaath
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Eally
Great Lakes
Wiastasippi
Kareu
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