11 Mar 1925
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1925
Page
1
Health official reports Salisbury nearly free of malaria with only 18 malaria cases last year and one typhoid case since December. Drainage of ponds reduced breeding sites and cost slightly over 200 dollars. a new equal appropriation was granted to sustain efforts as mesquite and flies threaten health.
Edward Z Doheny of New York confirms talks with Standard Oil Indiana Blaine and British investors to sell Mexican oil properties. Negotiations focus on American Petroleum and related assets with plans to complete a contract pending final terms.
Secretary Jardine and former Governor Lowden urged nationwide observance of American Forest Week from April 27 to May 3. President Coolidge issued the proclamation to promote a national forestry policy with federal state and local coordination to protect forests and prevent fires.
Atlante City announces a new kids kurfew in effect at the resort. Mayor Adam af Ventnor orders a 5 PM daily fire alarm to summon tardy children home for dinner. Officials say the move comes at parents’ request though officers resist acting as community wardens.
Information from Washington says the post office will raise the rate on souvenir and all private mailing cards from one cent to two cents starting April 15. Firms that used one cent advertising cards may switch to public or private printing as the new higher rate looms.
The Senate rejected Charles B. Warren of Michigan for Attorney General after a dramatic partisan effort to overturn the confirmation vote. The final tally stood 8 to 4 on confirmation with a tie broken by Vice President Dawes late in the day, and the question now centers on possible administration options or a new nomination.
A garbled Texas report discusses Jane FE Ferguson appearing close to vindication from an impeachment judgment that removed a governor seven years prior. The article mentions a senate vote and ongoing political tension surrounding the former governor.
In Pittsburgh a former patrolman Joseph Leech was slain near Franks Tompeter station as a mob of about 200 men reportedly beat him. Investigators say the motive remains unclear while suspects Hallois and Warnean are held for questioning and the case draws a racial attack theory.
The American Holy Pilgrimage from Boston joined tourists and Rome residents for a special mass at the Vatican celebrated by Pope Pius. Cardinal O’Fannell delivered an address noting the pilgrimage culminated in a ceremony of paternal benevolence and the conferment of a great favor.
A notice reports Major Martin Hewett U8, a veteran of the Zulu War and World War I, died from overexertion while preparing for a bath. The inquest details his death and the cause linked to his strenuous self-care routine.
An elderly livery clockmaker asserts he has wound clocks for 14 million hours over decades, claiming more clerks than any other man in the world. He says he has wound 1400 00 chak during that time.
Police hunt a gray haired man with a flat nose linked to murders of Dot King and Louise Lawn on Broadway Butterflies and assaults on other women. Fay Perkins, victim, identified a man after being followed to her apartment and robbed of jewels valued at $40,000 by three men.
Seattle dispatch reports two great American fleets closing on a prospective battle line off Lower California. About 23,080 officers and men prepare for a major engagement as air and surface units probe for contact possibilities with destroyers cruisers and submarines in the vast battle zone.
The Britannia yacht ranks among the fastest ships. It carries a vast amount of canvas when fully rigged, optimizing speed and performance at sea.
President Coolidge names Charles Eberhardt of Kansas as minister to Nicaragua and George T Summerka of Louisiana as minister to Honduras. He also accepts the resignation of Ambassador John W. Riddick to Argentina. A Stella Maris rescue message reports the ship crushed in ice with 50 men saved by a sister ship Prospero. Warren discusses future action with Attorney General.
Washington report says President Coolidge faced Republican Senate leaders who advised not to resubmit Charles B. Warren as Attorney General after Senate rejection. Speculation tied to possible new nominees including Arthur P. Mays and Wallace McLamant, with discussions among Senators Watson Moses Reed Wadsworth and others.
Mrs Rhinelander of New York sues for annulment on grounds of race. Kip Rhinelander challenges marriage with Beatrice Jane Rhinelander alleging misrepresentation of race and social status. The case reveals tensions within New York society and the 400.
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