Exposes Oil Payoffs and Pinchot Critique of Law
John C. Shaffer, publisher with papers in Chicago and Denver, testified before the Senate committee on oil lease scandals. He said the money he received from oil companies was legitimate compensation for interests in western lands, following fellow editor Frederick Bonfils in voluntary testimony. He joined a broader critique of officials and law evasion voiced by public figures amid the era’s tensions over Americanism and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Shaffer
Chicago
Denver
Senate
Shaffer
Othr
Frederick Bonfils
Denby Resigns Amid Teapot Dome Fallout
News reports Edwin Denby secretary of the Navy has resigned amid Teapot Dome disclosures. The article notes government hindrance from his tenure, the transfer of property to the Interior Department, and calls for separation between the President and the cabinet. It criticizes Senate politics and praises Coolidge’s leadership while urging accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Denby
the Navy
Mr. Denby
Denby
Navy Department
Interior Department
Senate
Coolidge
Comparing Hope and Fear in the Farm Depression
A writer reflects on optimism versus pessimism amid farm distress in America. Citing bank failures in Montana, the Dakotas, and Minnesota, foreclosures rise and mortgages fall, while a map contrasts regional conditions. The piece argues relief from President Coolidge could aid the backbone of the country.
Echoes of Ohio Interests and Historic Dates
Yesterday and today in Ohio reference various anniversaries from 1842 to 1922, noting Charles Emory Smith birth and death, disputes over papal elections, Civil War events, asteroid discovery, and a bank robbery attempt. The column weaves reminders of public life, politics, and notable dates with broad cultural mentions and a quoted Emerson line urging personal accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
McKinley
Mansfeld
Conn
Roman National Assembly
Charleston
S.C
Hardee
C. H. F. Peters
Arthur J
le Loubet
House of Public
Henry Starr
Arkan
Vatican
Pope Pius
Insane patients 2 guards perish at Manhattan State Hospital
A fragment recalling an incident one year ago at the Manhattan State Hospital on Wards Island New York where two guards died in a destroyed section of the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan State Hospital
Wards Island
New York
Today's Birthday Honors Hit Four Nations
A brief on notable birthdays listed for today includes Jean Jules Jusserand the French ambassador born in Lyons, aged 69. Edwin Denby the Secretary of the Navy from the Coolidge era born in Evansville, Indiana, aged 34. Count Laszlo Szechenyi the Hungarian minister to the United States aged 51. noted philanthropist Tobias Rt. Rev. Theodore N. Morrison the Episcopal bishop of Iowa born in Ottawa Illinois aged 74.
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Jean Jules Jusserand
United States
Lyons
France
Edwin Denby
Navy
Coolidse
Evsanssile
Ind
Count Laszlo Szeccensi
New York
Toias
Theodore N. Morrison
Iowa
Ottawa
Ill
New Developments Across Timelines and Places
A fragmentary report notes a Bavarian monarchist case linked to a 5 year career and a dean in a nonmatss field, while St Louis hosts 3000 physicians for a joint medical convention. Illinois plans a citizenship conference on law enforcement and politics in Chicago as New York City inaugurates permanent radio education aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal Ludendorft
Bavaria
St. Louis
American College of Physicians
American Congress of Internal Medicine
Chicago
Board of Education
City of
New York
Aing
Way of the Word by Grove Patterson
Public editorial excerpt discusses America's spiritual stance and Christian values. It references Pas Pepini and Archbishop of York, notes Mussolini and Italian leadership, and ponders a man’s first duty to nation and environment. The piece muses on morality, human kindness, and societal obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Patterson
America
Pas
Christ
Pepini
Earth
Mussolini
ABE MARTIN quips on shop manners and old-time bartenders
The comic Abe Martin jokes about shopwide haste and a bygone bartender who clears a drink and reuses a dime, recalling a rustic era with homey mischief and sharp wit.
Komical Telegrams by Jim Armitage
Humor column notes odd beliefs and transportation woes from a historic wire. It mocks Teapot Dome talk and McAdoo links while poking fun at streetcar unions and yellow lines in city transit disputes. Local officials and operators appear in a light satirical tone.
Poems That Live BlfsT Be The Tie That Binds
Fragmentary verse lines express unity in faith and mutual prayers. A paraphrase of John Fawcett's ideas on Christian kinship, enduring love, and eternal fellowship beyond death.
Moose Lodge rents Stozenberg block floors
Ten years ago the Moose Lodge announced renting the second and third floors of Stozenberg's new block for a lodge and club room. Ridgelawn Cemetery was purchased by the city for 3060 dollars to cover the cemetery owners' indebtedness. John Rawson was severely burned on a green line car when his clothing caught fire from a match. the conductor and passengers helped extinguish him in a snow bank. Fire Chief Bates reported 79 alarms and total fire loss of 64000 dollars for the past year. City authorities decided to insure every employee under workers compensation at 355 dollars yearly. A severe snow and sleet storm hampered trains and streetcar traffic, stopping business and driving the temperature to zero. Dr Albert Sauveur, Harvard metallurgy professor, was chosen to deliver the Henry M Howe lecture at the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers meeting in New York. he has worked with the steel industry and authored metallurgical works.
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John Rawson
Green Line
Albert Sauveur
Henry M. Howe
American Institutes of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
New York
Harvard Universty
Henry A1
Columbia Taiserar
Howe
Saveur
Sauvar
Lousain
Belgium
Harvard
Unite States
Germany
Ebright Named UC Crew Coach After UW Departure
Garrell Ebright formerly with the University of Washington has become head coach of the University of California crew. The first women’s lacrosse match in America was played the other day in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrell Ebright
University of Washington
University of California
America
Los Angeles
Longshoremen Leader Appointed to Board by Harding
A Longshoremen's Union official, appointed to the board by the late President Harding two years ago, is described as a motor of Buttala. He served in minor offices and rose to president of the union, playing a leading role in key crises faced by the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Buttala
Longshoremen’s Union
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Wilson
Eaded
Art Beebe
Lorain County
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
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Pelectes
A. F. Burke
A. C. Hudnutt
Ance
Elyria Postofice
City
Lorain
Omees
A. E Clayden
Fifth Ave
Oca
John W. Hunter
Marquette
Dr. Cone
Montana
Ptas
Minnesota
Dakotas
Ladd
North Dakota
Basrrat
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T Mining and Metallurgical Engineer
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Conference of Building Owners and Managers
Lumbermen’s Association
Tampa
Sevle
Tvv
Emerson
York
Abe Martin
Jim Armitage
McAdoo
Teapot Dome
The
Rhine
Walter Hull
John Nestor
Ford
John Fawcett
Moose Lodge
Sto Zenberg
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Wallace Bates
Mercury
Coeghs
Nearseques
Foreign Exchange
Mathias
West Riser St
Mer
Hill
W.H. Sill CO
Rosant
Quinini Fyvernarr
Mick
Lincoln
West Side Lumber & Coal Co
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
Holcomb
Tbs
Sunkist
Holcomb's Best
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Holcomb’s
Bacon
Royal Baking
East Broad
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