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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1924
Page
1
Washington aides scramble as a Department of Justice code telegram links McLean to a long rumored circle of secret agents. Mary Duckstein and her husband face questioning as Burns and others deny wrongdoing while traces of Palm Beach messages surface.
Federal grand jury charges bribery and conspiracy relating to the Veterans Bureau scandal. Charles R. Forbes, former director, and contractor John W. Thompson surrendered under bond as investigations expand into alleged payments to Congress and official misuse of information. Proceedings pit the two men against federal prosecutors with potential further inquiries into war graft and related abuses during Forbes administration.
Washington March 1 John J Spurgeon manage editor of the Washington cap on the Gist of the em of E B McLean testified about a private wire between his office and Palm Beach He said he could throw little light on the matter noting he had no part in the installation or information on it John F Major questioned about copies of messages sent over the private wire he described as private to keep McLeans daily touch with events in the country and Europe Major said the leased line was cheaper due to heavy traffic Mayer said no recollection of Fall sending or receiving messages and the committee adjourned executive session for the night awaiting further action Tuesday.
Daugherty remains silent amid escalating pressures from Senate critics over recent policy remarks and inquiries. Officials close to the matter request patience as party leaders assess potential responses and strategy moves.
A compromise revenue bill clears the lower chamber after months of debate amid party crossfire. The measure includes changes to income tax and wage provisions with a plan showing rates around four to eight percent and targeted relief, reflecting bipartisan negotiation.
Babe Ruth fell ill with flu while on mountain training. Dr Wooten reported no complications, Ruth’s temperature spiked briefly but then cooled, lungs clear and pulse normal. He remained in bed after a brief walk and was expected to recover in a few days.
A lighthouse keeper and his assistant were marooned for 17 weeks off Land's End in the English Channel after storms cut them off from land. Rescued vessels reached them as canned beef and biscuits ran low, and they were brought ashore for rest and medical care.
At the annual meeting of the Fraternite Franco-Americaine it was noted Americans raised substantial aid for French war orphans since 1916. The Fatherless Children of Prince group was absorbed by the fraternity after disbanding, with US funds contributing about 700,000 francs and France receiving an equal sum through American god-parents.
The Circuit Court for Wicomico County plans a March 1 session at the Court House with fewer trials than usual but strong public interest in sensational items. Docket lists include criminal appearances and appeals, with deputy clerk Joseph Smith noting rising criminal and civil appeals tied to automobile and liquor law infractions in the county.
Derbyshire town Cromford with about 1000 residents is included in the forthcoming Willersey Castle estate sale. The article notes Cromford as the site of the first English cotton mill and its long history in wool and cotton spinning.
In Christiana on March 1 a report notes ex Kaiser gifts to towns are vanishing as war memories fade. The latest is a statue given to Balestrand by the ex-emperor, once unveiled with royal presence, but criticism of its Germanic heroism prompts a Balstrand official to propose selling the statue and donating proceeds to German relief charities.
A scattered bulletin mix from Nera Cruz Jalapa Manila London and Mexico City notes political shifts and budget debates. Reports include a push for a coldier bonus bill in Washington and a Philippine independence fund proposal with donors urged to contribute a month’s salary.
In Glasgob a shift from whiskey production to milling dominates local industry as workers adapt to new economic pressures. The article notes changes in employment and the impact on communities reliant on distilling, with officials outlining plans to support transitioning workers.
Announcement from the Naval Academy reports the Army Navy Classic will return next fall at Navy Memorial Stadium in Annapolis Maryland. The Baltimore City Pass Board says the stadium will host the event with a sea capacity of about 52 000, and railroad and highway plans are under review to handle detrainment and traffic.
The notice references Mr. and Mrs. Frock Foal of Hebron in relation to a senatorial matter. It relays a notification about a beneficiary or beneficiary’s status connected to a past event. Details are limited in the readable text.
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