Senate debates Mellon resignation amid graft accusations
A Senate session features Sen Couzens urging Secretary Mellon’s resignation over alleged knowledge of a Sinclair fund scheme. He claims Mellon ignored a $160,000 1920 campaign contribution. notes a dead man’s note stating "Andy." Separate action seeks the immediate arrest of Philadelphia political figure Thomas W Cunningham for contempt over a 1926 campaign donation.
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Wa Nington
D. C
Treasury
Merlon
Couzens
Michigan
Senate
Mellon
Republican
Will Heys
Tarry Sinclair
Sinclair
John T. Pratt
New York
Andy
Washington, D. C
HPI
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Harry F Sinclair
Hays
Pratt
Cunningham
Thomas W Cunningham
Philadelphia
King
Utah
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
William §. Ware
Pennsylvania State Republican Committee
William S. Ware
Philadelpha
Ware
Eau Claire Selected for 1928 G A R Encampment
Eau Claire has been selected by the council of administration of the Wisconsin G A R for the 1928 encampment and the annual meeting of the auxiliary bodies. The announcement was made locally.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Eau Claire
Council of Administration
Department of Wisconsin
Lake Cargo Rate Case To Be Decided April 14
In Charleston West Virginia a decision in the lake cargo rate reduction injunction suit will be given in Richmond Virginia on April 14. Judge John J. Parker announced the date after counsel reached an agreement extending until April 20 the effective date of the interstate commerce commission directed freight rates that were to go into effect March 28.
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Charleston
Lake
Richmond
John J. Parker
Interstate Commerce Commission
Verily the Ten Commandments for School Teachers
The Daily North Washington reports humorously that ten classroom commandments govern teachers lives. The list urges patience, humor, restraint, and dedication amid daily classroom challenges and distractions.
Mystery drownings tied to last fall death in Gays Mills
Gays Mills Wisconsin residents link the recent death of 26 year old Peter Freasch to a prior fall death of a 20 year old James Holmes son. Autopsy showed no water in Freasch lungs. Coroner’s jury verdict awaiting state pathologist report. Police noted a moonshine gathering at Harry Smith home where five bullets were fired.
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Gays Mills
Wis
Peter Freasch
Freasch
Cooroner
Matson
James Holmes
Fressch
Holmes
Harry Smith
Smith
Wealthy widow weds former butler in private ceremony
New York report reveals Mrs. Pierrepont Edwards, 72, married John Burden, 44, two weeks earlier. Edwards is a prominent social figure and widow of a former U S consul general to Great Britain. Burden, once with the Black Watch, served in World War I.
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New York
Pierrepont Edwards
John Burden
Senate debates Norbeck migratory bird bill in Congress today
United Press reports in Senate debate on the Norbeck migratory bird bill while the Commerce Committee weighs amendments to the Jones flood control bill and ongoing coal investigations. In the House, continued consideration of department appropriation measures and farm relief bills proceeds as Agriculture Committee advances relief work.
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Senate
Commerce Committee
Catton
Coal
Agriculture
Regular Republican Delegates at Large for National Convention
Three men and two women, all of high character, have been chosen as regular Republican delegates at large to represent Wisconsin at the national convention in Kansas City next June. They campaign for votes in the April 3 election, opposing Progressive faction candidates tied to Senator Norris. Sketches appear on page 18. voters are urged to become acquainted and vote for them.
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Republican Party
Kansas City
Wisconsin
Norris
President Coolidge Declines Reelection Letter Response
Washington reports President Coolidge declined a Wyoming Republican call to retire and seek another term. In a letter from Secretary Everett Sanders to L. Hinkle, chairman of the state committee, Coolidge thanks the effort but says he must decline the committee’s request.
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Washington
Coollidge
Coolidge Ag
Kansas City
Sanders
Everett Sanders
L. ©. Hinkle
Wyoming Republican State Central Committee
Joth
Republican State Committee of
Wyoming
Now Residents Own Most of Land While Residents Pay Most of the Taxes
Washington DC report notes non resident landlords exert influence as West Virginia coal investigation opens. United Mine Workers' Van A Bittner says absentee landlordism dominates, citing T C Townsend who claims most WV land is held by corporations from other states. Townsend adds absentee holdings are five times value of resident-owned land while residents shoulder double the tax burden.
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Washington, D. C
West Virgina
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers
Senate
Iterstate Commerce Committee
Bittner
T. C. Townsend
West Virginia
Townsend
Sleeveless Shirt Key Detail in Cer Trial Background
Superior Wis. a sleeveless shirt provided background in the trial of Nicholas Cer charged with killing Leo Gutowski New Duluth. Prosecution says Cer tore his sleeves off after a fight while defense contends sleeves were gone earlier. Two blood stained sleeves found near hay where Cer hid after the fight. Ten witnesses examined. six more to be called by the state. defense witness count unknown.
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Superior
Wis
Nicholas Cer
Leo Gutewski
New Duluth
Cer
Gutowsk
Louis Willie
Postponement of Immigration Act Approved by House Panel
Washington reports the 7-A senate resolution to defer for one year the national engineering clause of the emergency program was approved today by the House Immigration Committee. The move delays enactment and aligns with committee action in the capital.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Spain Returns Into League of Nations
Geneva officials announced Spain’s return to the league of nations after a Madrid cabinet meeting, following Spain’s 1926 resignation and a rejected bid for a permanent seat. The move comes as West Virginia coalfield tensions were debated in the senate inquiry, with criticism of absentee landlordism and calls to testify from Governor Fisher.
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Geneva
Spain
League of Nations
Don Pedyo Sangre
Don Pedro
League Committee On Child Welfare
Madrid
League
Council of the
Henry Wood
United Press
Maxon Litvinol
More contributions to Borah's collection fund grows
Washington reports an additional 500 dollars toward Senator Borah's effort to reimburse Harry F. Sinclaire's 160000 dollar Republican campaign donation. The total fund peaks near 4000 dollars as weather notes follow.
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Borah
Washington
The
Morning Mail Today
Senator Borah
Harry F. Sinclair
Republican Party
Last Minute Effort to Save McDonald Delayed
Montreal report says a last minute appeal may seek a stay of execution for George McDonald, sentenced to die at Valleyfield. Lawyer J C Legault considers filing with Justice Lafontaine but doubts timely affidavits or new evidence can be obtained. McDonald’s wife reacted with brief calm and tears, while the condemned man was to be moved to Valleyfield jail as flood lights and a scaffold indicate an imminent dawn execution.
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Montreal
George McDonald
Valleyfield
Jay
J. C. Legault
McDonalds
Eugene Lafontaine
Court of Appeals
Altorncy
McDonald
Bordeaux
British Submarine and Destroyer In Collision News
London reports a collision off Porkland between the British submarine Bed and the destroyer Thinster. Damage was confined to periscopes and a periscope stand on the submarine. The R-4 class submarine was part of an emergency war program, with the Hurster also an emergency build.
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London
Porkland
Admiralty
Penstope Dapl
Hurster
New Samoa Governor appointment by New Zealand
Stephen Shepherd Alten has been appointed by the New Zealand government to succeed Maj. Gen Sir George Richardson as administrator of Western Samoa, New Zealand's mandate under the League of Nations.
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Welland
New Zealand
Stephen Shepherd Alten
George Richardson
Western Samoa
League of Nations
Sir Mortimer Davis Dies in Cannes Banker's Demise
Sir Mortimer Davis a renowned Canarian banker and sportsman died today in Cannes France. The prominent figure known for finance and athletic pursuits suffered a sudden death prompting tributes from local and international circles.
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Cannes
France
Mortimer Davis
Mexico City tremors quell terror after brief quake
A strong trio of earthquakes rattled Mexico City and surrounding states for three minutes from 10 16 to 10 18 pm causing widespread fear. Six injuries were reported in the capital while Oaxaca saw collapsed homes and minor injuries as lights failed and bells rang. Volcanic activity from Popocatepetl momentarily lit the sky, with tremors felt in Tabasco Guerrero Puebla and other regions as authorities assessed damage.
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Mexico City
Tacubaya Observatory
Popocatepetl
National Telegraph
Qaxaca
Tabasco
Guerrera
Pueblo
Villa Hermosa
Tabatca
Guerrero
Puebla
Chippewa Falls Veteran Receives Coolidge Birthday Regards
A letter from President Coolidge was received by August Romanowsky of Chippewa Falls Wis naming him a Civil War veteran and oldest resident at his upcoming 100th birthday celebrated next Friday May Surprise greeting notes peace and happiness.
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Chippens Falls
Wis
Iama
President Coolidge
August Romanowsky
Chippewa Falls
Romanowsky
Catun Coeolidgr
Fire forces dorm residents into street at Milwaukee 14th Street
A basement fire in a Milwaukee dormitory sent nearly 250 roomers onto the street at 6 am. Thick smoke filled the building as residents escaped, many only partly clothed. Firemen gained control after a time. Reverend Cart Franz forgot his Bible but was allowed back in. Loss estimated at $6,000.
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Dlamt
Ioemers
Cart Franz
Milwaukee Presbytery
Reform School Plea In Three Robberies At Badger
Groree Philips of Tupton Oxla Wil Efithes of Ghipnrw Pails Wis plead guilty to robbing three storekeepers at Badger near here. Indeterminate prison term not to exceed ten years. Arrests followed at Waterlas.
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Fort Dodge
Badger
Groree Philips
Waterlas
Blooded horses destroyed in fire at St. Paul farm
Forty seven blooded and draft horses valued at 25000 were killed when a barn on Louis W. Till’s farm burned last night. Total loss estimated at 50000. Cause of the fire is undetermined.
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St. Paul, Minn
Iipi
Lous W. ‘Till
Aland Head
Disorders Plague the Government in Jalisco Region
The Mexican government faces sustained insurgent attacks in Jalisco with two trains dynamited and passengers harmed. An Eduardo Gomez was killed in a tram attack between Tonibia and Villegas, while others were saved by guards. A seven hour battle near Atolomlco left 32 insurgents dead, and a German citizen Carl Yoffay was rescued near Bergosilla.
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Jalisco
el Universal Grafico
Eduardo Gomez
Tonibia
Villegas
Mexican National Railroads
Tonillta
Guadalajera
Atolomlco
el Universal
Carlag Yoffay
Gereman
Bergosilla
Andres Ortiz
Entertainer Vivian Long Believed Kidnapped by Capone Era Lieut
Chicago cabaret entertainer Vivian Long, famed for seasonal dances among beer runners, was found at her mother’s Hammond home after claims she was held prisoner by Max Pollock, a Capone lieutenant, at Cicero hotel since Monday. Police were told Pollock forced her to leave the house with him and drive away in a car, with no word since.
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Chicago
Vitan Long
Cabjed
Herman Sachs
Bammond
Max Pollock
Ais Cicero Hotel
LPI
South Side
Vivian Long
Gang Terims
Wecause
Max Pollack
AL Capone
Pollack
Licey
Husband kills wife with hatchet in Ohio case
In Grove City Arthur Battelle, apparently deranged, assaulted his wife with two hatchets, placing her in a closet and telling their 5-year-old son “Mamma isn’t here.” A peddler alerted authorities when the boy spoke of the incident. Battelle was found. Mrs Battelle had a crushed head and injuries suggesting a club.
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Grove City
Arthur Battele
Campaign Log March 22: Coolidge Candidate Inquiry
Campaign log notes President Coolidge considered as a recreation candidate through his secretary Everett Sanderson who refused a Wyoming Republican committee request. Senator Walter George of Georgia backed by southerners seeks Democratic nomination, oil scandal talk deemed expediency, Governor Smith’s friends claim at least 14 votes at the Democratic convention from North Dakota delegation.
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Coolidge
Everett Sander
Wyoming
Walter George
Smith
Senar
Smit
North Dakota
Wisconsin Republicans debate Blaine La Follette split
Special to The Northwestern notes Wisconsin indecision amid Blaine La Follette radicals and Norris support. Regular Republicans question if La Follette and Blaine delegates back Norris and back three Democrats including Al Smith Reed and Walsh. Wave of party intrigue suggests possible Kiogas City convention if Norris not chosen.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsi
Robert M. la Follette
Resine
Arthur Evans
Chicago
John J. Blame
Bob
Une le
Guy
al Smith
New York
Reed and
Walsh
Blaine
Follette
Holt
Kiogas City
Norris
Mr. Norris
Wisconsin
Blaine- la Follettettes
Upstate
Reed
Los Angeles Aqueduct Disaster Story Told at Inquest
Los Angeles coroner's inquest reconstructs the St Francis dam failure as a civic urge to secure water for a 1 million city. William Mulhollane, chief engineer, testifies the site was a hoodoo and defects existed. Grand jury demand and dynamite plot affidavits surface as witnesses discuss causes and Owens valley tensions.
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Los Angeles
St. Francis Dam
Los Angeles County
William Mulhollane
Mulholland
St. Francis Dant Sytaan
binIb
Frank Nuance
Los Angeles Water and Power Commission
Owens Valley
Water Bureau Operals
St Francis Dam
Bishop
Bren
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Walter J. Kohler
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Rane W. H. Goolidge
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Senate Coal Investigation
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Boston
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