Gillett Speaker in Congress After House Session
After days of fighting among Republicans, the House met with Frederick Gillett chosen speaker. The roll call showed Gillett receiving votes while another member voted present as factions pledged to push business forward. A committee on rules and procedure was discussed at a pre-session meeting with leaders of the pro and insurgent wings.
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Frederick
Massachusetts
Gillett Ie
Finis J. Garrett
Alief
Beck
Wisyn
Gillett
House of Relatives
Messrs
Juff
LaGuardia
Minet
Rorth
Ed work of pension bureau report on reform
A report to the President states the interior department has eliminated personal interference in pension processing. It asserts the new system speeds claims, claiming efficiency and saving substantial funds while maintaining accuracy. The report cites direct oversight and streamlined procedures under review.
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Corshington
Ional
United States
Penzureau
Spolvision
Soaf
Ef Congress
Interior
Tape Mouth With Adheshine Incident Clocks Robbery
A disorderly report describes a suspect sealing lips with tape during a robbery, forcing clerks to open a cash box and escape with cash. The event references a clothing shop and a wait staff, with a tense atmosphere and unknown location.
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Veland
Dee
Heirs in Chicago Million Estate Split Vague Claim
Pearl and George H. Dunham of Elyria are reported as second cousins to Edward B. Jennings, who died Oct 31 without a will and left a 13 million dollar Chicago estate plus a nearly 7.9 million trust fund. The Dunhams await fuller facts as they explore possible inheritance.
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Pearl
George H. Dunham
Chicago
Edward B. Jennings
Dunham
Jenning
Chicago Title & Trust Co
Jennings
Pearl Dunham
Pittsburgh Girl Kidnapped by Unknown Men
Unidentified Heinz employee girl abducted in Pittsburgh by three men who forced her into a closed car on a busy street corner. Witnesses report the incident near the factory and police are investigating the bizarre attack and potential canine suspect leads.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
H. J. Heinz Company
Kidnaz
Ward
Octogenarian Austin Woman Pursues New York Debut
At eighty Mrs. Henry Clay Wright of Austin plans a New York debut on Taber 15 to realize a lifelong ambition. Her eight year husband, four children, and seven grandchildren have her audience until now. She previously sang for Confederate home residents in Austin in a soft black gown.
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New York
Henry Clay Wright
Austin
York
Bandits Trail Dayton Bank Robbery Suspects Flee
Police chase two armed men who raided a Dayton branch before noon, escaping with an unknown amount of money. Details describe a quick, local pursuit and witness accounts of the incident near the bank.
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Dayton. O
Baie
State Finances In Good Shape, Says Ohio Auditor Tracy
Ohio is financially sound with a projected January 1 1924 general revenue cash balance of 21 650 000 viewed as a threat to prudent administration. Auditor Tracy submitted the annual report to Governor Donahey noting no additional revenue sources identified.
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Columbus
State of
Ohio
General Revenue
Donahey
Tracy
Rey
Tnue
General Revenue Fund
Crabbe
Tracey
Sixteenth annual Christmas Seals sale begins in Elyria
The Lorain County Health Association launches the yearly Christmas Seals drive to fund TB efforts in Elyria. A plan outlines $2060 for a public health nurse, $2000 for a school milk fund, and potential camp for tubercular children if receipts exceed $2200. Seals are sold via the Public and Teachers Associations and local stores. funds support health outreach and prevention in the region.
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Lorain County Health Association
Onto Public Health Association
G. E. French
Asaph Jones
F. M. Shelton
Elyria
Public Health Association
Parent-Teachers Associations
nt-Teachers Association
Lorain County Public and Association
J. C. Medon. VY. M. ¢. A. Building
Christs
George French
Ixytia
Alotal
W. C. Thompson
Ohio
JUEGE BATTLES At crowded Pittsburgh county court
A witness testified in a crowded courtroom while a tense confrontation unfolded near the judge’s bench as the trial proceeded in the county court.
State Briefs In Cleveland Track Owners Mass Meeting
Cleveland dispatch reports a large gathering of track owners at a convention center. Attendees discussed event organization and securing venues for upcoming meets.
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Cleveland, Des
Mass Meeting
Ian Ar
Coolidge Expected to Seek 1924 Presidency
President Coolidge is a candidate for the presidency in 1924. White House plans a formal acknowledgment today of the South Dakota proposal convention that nominated him. Supporters hail the SD vote as a clear expression of confidence in his leadership and safe governing.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
South Dakota
Hiram Johnson
California
Tangled South Dakota GOP Begins After Convention
A divided slate emerges as a factional candidate faces pressure after the state convention named President Coolidge the Republican nominee and adopted a Johnson-supporting platform. The law requires a signed declaration filed with the secretary of state.
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Pierre
Dee
South Dakota
President Coolidge
Hiram Johnson
President Coolidge to Deliver Annual Message Thursday
Washington December 5 President Coolidge will address Congress Thursday between 12 39 and 1 o clock eastern standard time. The budget message transmission will be delayed until Friday as announced at the White House this morning.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
White House
Protest Closes Junction Road Near Pearl Sites
A local protest leads to the temporary closure of Junction Road near Pearl sites. Officials report the road is closed for safety and assessment while nearby access and essential services remain open in normal conditions.
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Xard
Soceite Assis
Motorist Freed Of Pans Verter Gide
Fleeing motorist in Cleveland was freed today by the county court after charges connected with a collision on October 28. The defendant, previously claimed to be fleeing, remains linked to Mrs. Freg cha Ave incident and faces ongoing court action.
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Cleveland. Des
Louis
Fregcha
Rriof
Solons Aim High in Senate Requests
Eleven Democratic senators present varied requests for new member benefits or pan schedules, with Lena Adams of Maryland, Copeland York Dill, and others from Washington Ward, New Jersey and beyond seeking influence.
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Washington
Ter
New Pan
Lena Adams
Maryland
Copeland York
Dill
Washwards
New Jerside
Bruce
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