City Hall row over extending pay for A H I and J D Ross
City Engineer A H I and Lighting Chief J D Ross may serve the remainder of the term without reappointment, at a higher salary than budgeted. The mayor blames a split council, with Thommen Moore Erickson and Bolton opposing the raise, while Hesketh Tindall Car and Haas support it. Absence noted for Drake.
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J. D Ross
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Sue
Ress
Dimock
Ross
R. H. Thommen
W. H. Moore
D. T. Erickson
T. H. Bolton
B. Hesketh
Uncle Joe Cannon Honored With Wake In Congress
Washington remembers Congressman Joseph Cannon with a party dubbed a wake. Champ Clark opened the event. A telegram from Col. Henry Watterson praised decades of friendship and colleagueship.
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Joe
Washington
Joe Cannon
Congress
House
Champ Clark
Clark
Nia
Gannon
Col
Henry Watterson
Watterson
Noble Post to Elect Officers January 4
Rainier post announces plans for nominations and elections of officers for Elmer J. Noble Post No 1 of the American Legion on January 4. Matters of importance are pending according to organizers.
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Rainier
May postpone federal tax under emergency program
Washington officials report that postponing federal tax payments due March 15 to June 18 is being considered as part of the Republicans emergency tax program. Congressional leaders aim to time the move for a strong political moment.
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Washington
Congress
Drowns His Sorrows 35 Times in 8 Years
New York report details John Towers a 42 year old man described as the champion drinker of New York state. He says he has drowned his sorrows 25 times since 1918 and has recently been released only to return to the workhouse for the winter.
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New York
New York State
John Towers
He Never Smiled and Now He's Dead
Tule Gustave Styffranek, a jewel mounter, killed himself by cutting his throat in Tondon Mineland, noted for a reputation of never smiling. In nearby news, workers at New Bern Tron Works & Supply Co vote to strike after last week’s pay fell 10 percent under a profit sharing plan.
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Gustave Styffranek
Ewrern
Newbern Tron Works & Supply Co
Worn-Out Overalls Darken All County
An old pair of overall pants caused a power outage in Orange County when a brakeman discarded them and they tangled on live wires, plunging Middletown into darkness for two hours.
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Middletown
N. Y
Orange County
Holiday Ball at Christen sen's Hall Held by Elmer J Nobleport
The Holiday Ball took place Wednesday night at Christen sen's Hall hosted by Elmer J Nobleport. Danes are given monthly by the post.
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Christensen's Hall
Elmer J. Nobleport
Lennon
The
Post
Wilson Asked to Lead Women's Aid in Hoover Hunger Campaign
Mrs. Wilson approached about heading a women's committee to support Herbert Hoover's effort for starving children in the Near East. In Kentucky, prohibition officers plan New Year’s patrols to ensure no liquor is used to celebrate in the eastern district and to enforce the ban.
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Mrs. Wilson
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Women’s Committee
Herbert Hoover
Near East
Latxington
Kentucky
High School Walk Case Heads to Court for Walk Construction
Judge Everett Smith issued an alternative writ directing James D. Blackwell, superintendent of buildings, to show cause why the construction of a covered walk at Diamond High School should not be allowed. The order restrains interference with the improvement to protect pupils moving between buildings.
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Everett Smith
James DB. Blackwell
DiAncoin High Echool
Blackwell
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