Sinclair teapot dome trial hinges on pacific war scare
The defense argues Harry Sinclair will claim a pacific war scare justified his alleged conspiracy to defraud the government over the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve. Albert Fall granted the 1922 lease after Navy input amid claims of a hard bargain and Sinclair’s retaliation threats, while prosecutors outline a $235,009 bond transfer and secret negotiations as key evidence.
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Washington
Harry ¥. Sinclair
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of Interior
Teapot Dome
Navy Department
J. K. Robison
Naval General Board
Sinclair
Daniel Thew Wright Nobison
Wyoming Fields
Wright
Fall
Right
Acre
New Mexico
Flarry F. Sinclair
Albert B
Sovernment
Owen J. Roberts
Hoberts
Roberta
Arrest Elyria Man Who Was Acquitted
Elyria man identified as Smith faced additional charges after threats and a liquor possession arrest. He had been acquitted weeks earlier in Exyna police court and was held on bail under federal authority pending further proceedings. Local cases in Lorain Municipal and common pleas courts mirror similar liquor charge outcomes.
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Stats Prohibition
Lounth
Road Street
Smith
Exyna
le Breuche
Yes
Ihutiva
United States
Lorain
Twoorownie Lake Tragedy Claims Toledo Drownings
A Toledo area drowning incident at Twoorownie Lake near Elora and Peach Locust pins leaves two Toledans dead and a brother-in-law injured. The coroner and authorities investigate a fishing accident with the Flora crew assisting in recovery.
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Elora
Tenn
Lake Eric
Herm
Chiidren
Wilie Browe
Toledo
Caudir
Frank Meg
Portage County G. O. P. For Hoover
A fragmented note from Portage County recalls Republican support for Herbert Hoover. The garbled text mentions a committee report and references Senator Willis and others, with unclear context about proceedings or official actions.
Clevelander To Be Arraigned In Hotel Stock Deal
A Cleveland man held in a hotel stock sale case will be arraigned before Justice Clement Spriggs tomorrow. Williams Sharp of Elyria and S Thy Nicholson of Elyria are also connected to the case and will attend. Rathburn was arrested in Cleveland late Friday.
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H Heacy Rcs
Wwarter Rathburn
Cleveland
Mills Maud Foster
Clement
Spriggs
Williams
Sharp
Elyria
S. Thy Nicholson
Elytia
Rathburn
Wet Weather Load Limit 3 Applies Tomorrow
A fragment notes a three ton load limit due to wet weather starting tomorrow. The text mentions precautionary measures and references Sheri and Georg, with unclear details about officials and dates.
Remus Case Before Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court reviews Remus appeal concerning a decree in a Lima case. Proceedings question whether Remus was sane during a 2. release order and the legality of an earlier writ while the case moves on from a January hearing.
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Remus
Supreme Court of Ohio
Columbus
O. A. WS
Supreme Court
Cincinnati
Slaser
Henius
cM.tein
Lima
Jein
Daile
Abandoned Bandit Car Linked to Bank Robberies
Sheriff McClain located an abandoned automobile linked to a bank robbery in St. Hears Ohio and a similar theft at Linn Grave Tad. The bandits were suspected in multiple recent robberies including Petroleum ud caso and were pursued after the April incident.
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St. Hears
Ohio
Worester McClain
Welly County
Linngrave
Tad
McClain
Mother and Three Children Die in Blaze
A fatal house fire claimed the lives of a mother and her three children in Tennessee. Investigators are reviewing the scene as firefighters work to determine the cause.
Pottery Firm Fines and Prison for Henderson Case
In Carrollton a pottery company executive and two others faced penalties for violations of the law. John M. Kilnis received a lighter sentence while the younger Henderson was fined and suspended. the elder Henderson faced a six day term negotiated to be served after an appeal. The court warned that imprisonment would force the pottery works to close. The decision reflected political pressure and a push to have the elder Henderson serve time.
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Prisol
Carrelton
Pouerys Compaur
Hs John M. Kilnis
Euteite
Farher
Rotsiew
Ki. d. Ienderson
Tie Lomipar
Prigon
Xounser Henderson
Paitizens
Carrolian
Gtits
Henderson
Gudte Willits
Aula Truire
Adethan
United States
Tb Coutl
Bridge Hearing Delayed in County Injunction Appeal
Spectators at the County Bridge injunction appeal in the appellate court this morning faced delays as counsel for the county and the agent for the board submitted records and argument notes. The court expected a decision by week’s end as Judge A R Webber presided and the matter moved toward a ruling.
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Tloraiv
Zument
Attorgers
Ti. G. Jeansoi
W. J. Flening
Asstian County
BR. FL. Vandemirts
Regreser
Board of County
A. RL Webber
Court of Appeals
Dam Collapse Traps 500 Miners in Manchuria
News from Mukden reports five hundred Chinese miners perished when the Fuchun Collieries dam failed in Manchuria. Water flooded the mine causing the deadly entrapment. In other brief items a Cleveland girl died after swallowing poison and a steel worker with four children was killed in Norfolk Western yards.
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Tokio
Fuchun
Manchuria
Mukden
War Worth
Burton
Norfolk Western Railroad
Political Battle in Brief Narrows GOP and Democratic Delegations
Acton endorses Walsh for the anti imperial presidential nomination and may speak for him. Utah Democrats fail to instruct their delegation but back Governor Smith. Hawaii Republicans direct their delegates to Hoover. Rhode Island Republicans urge Hoover votes but do not instruct. Mrs Leona Curtis Knight, daughter of Senator Curtis, is a favorite for the Republican nomination. Idaho GOP prepares to convene today to appoint Borah supporters. Nebraska primaries underway with a likely Notran delegation pledge.
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Utah
Smith
Rhode Island
Bnt
Herbert Hoover
Leona Curtis Knight
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Chicago primary violence and police guard voters
Chicago voters faced violence, intimidation, and ballot irregularities as thousands of police and guards protected polling places. attacks on Ralph W. Taylor and Eddie McGill were reported, with graft and ballot stuffing alleged by rival Crowe-Deneen factions. The day opened with heavy security and divided campaign headlines.
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Chicago
Ralph H W. Taylor
Denern
Tront
Eddie McGill
Fwo Omen
Jonal Pee Suards
Neem
Crowe-Thompson Fultuy
Robert G. Crowe
Charles S Deneem
Tosterius
Tavior
Sth
5Th Ward
Mddenuix
T*neen
Pells
Fen Small
Willan Hale Thompson
Frank J
T S
Lowden
Ope Sjuda
Thompson
Draft Cool Jridge
President backs partial farm relief while opposing some provisions
Washington April 1 President Coolidge reiterated opposition to certain provisions of the farm relief bill, including equalization features. He left open hope for farm relief legislation this session.
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Coolidge
Washington
Nary- Yaugen
White House
Vermon t oar bursts conn river high
Vermont oar bursts Connecticut River high flooding a dam at Jilman Vi. The United States Army Theroan Places and the Connecticut River a, but there is danger though not near last month’s flood levels. Chase reports no loss of life or injuries as crews monitor the dam and warn residents within two miles of town.
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Jilman
Snhold
Tivera
Chase
Serigu
Scar
Lorain County to Paint Bridges Under Contract
County will paint 14 bridges in Lorain under a contract bidding 2,860.5 dollars. Work includes painting seven bridges in Mer amdiam and related tasks.
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Lorain
Loran
Tire
Charles Perkins
Mer Amdiam
Aiver
Lawrener
Trent Pa
Death of Dr Parker Recalls Career In Medicine
Word comes of the death of Dr Parker a physician known for treating menial disease and called as an expert witness in famed trials. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Gleutt Parker three children and his sister Miss Mary Parker former Elyria librarian. Within ten months Miss Parker lost her mother brother and continues to reside at Montague Street New York.
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New York
Engleman Elected Head of Kent Normal School
Dr Engleman has been elected head of Kent Normal School by the school trustees effective next month. He previously served as superintendent of schools at Decatur and brings extensive experience to Kent.
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Engleman
Kent Normal School
Kent
Ohio State University
Pier
Kent State Normals
David Allen
Englenvis
Decatur
Vernal Wears
D A R Blacklist Criticized as Farce by Mrs Irwin
Mrs. Irwin denounces the D A R blacklist as a farce saying it wrongly brands numerous eminent individuals as subversive. She cites Prof. Dewey, William Allen White, and other liberal figures as victims of patriotic prosecutions.
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New York
Apr
Ametat Ang Banetul
Walwin Gaid
A. R
Nis
Irwin
Spelades
Dewex
America
William Alien White
PA. B
Scabhard
Milmary Ivaic
Ana Marck
Norwalk Merchant Found Near Death Shot At Home
Thaser Pere, 40, a Norwalk merchant and son of C F Pere, was found with a bullet wound to the head at his Norwalk home. He lay in a pool of blood with an automatic pistol nearby. He had been a longtime figure in local department stores and an amateur actor, often portraying Shakespearean roles. Police say he may die. Communication with his Jackson family in Keaton was established. Memorial hospital physicians expect a grim outcome.
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Norwalk. O
Thaser Pere
Norwalk
Chemiet
C.F. J Son
Mere Department
Findlay
Iusry
Memorial Hospital
Jackson
Keaton
Orlice
Shakespeare
Will Investigate State's School Pension Fund
Cleveland on April 9 reports an official inquiry into the state school pension fund totaling about 32 040 906 dollars. The probe aims to lower contribution rates for teachers and schools while examining past disbursements and interest accumulations. An unrelated obituary note from Ohio lists the death of a local supervisor and a distant reference to officials.
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Cleveland
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