Senate Seat Crisis Sparks Washington Political Battle
President elect Frank Smith of Illinois faces a hostile Senate as Governor Small of Illinois seeks to block his oath and force a protracted fight over his credentials. A Democratic bloc aims to bar Smith from taking office, with motions and counter moves shaping the session before noon.
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Missouri
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Move to Forestall War With Mexico Debated in Senate
Senator Robinson of Arkansas introduced a resolution in the Senate declaring the land and petroleum law dispute should be submitted to arbitration. The proposal drew wide Democratic backing and support from Senator Borah of Idaho and Republican insurgents, with passage anticipated once a vote is taken.
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Mexico
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Borah
Idaho
Russia Plunged Into Historic Blizzard Cold Snow Strikes
Moscow reports an unprecedented blizzard with temperatures around fifty below. Dozens reportedly frozen to death as ships towed to Baku with crews lost, rail lines blocked, and oilfield work halted across Russia and the Caucasus.
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Baku
Imm 4 Ytral
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Strong forces contend as religious revolt grows in Mexico
Fragmentary text shows reports of government actions against rebels led by Archbishop Jimines in central and northern Mexico. Mention of battles in Jalisco Tepatitlan and cavalry deployments, with references to Catholic support and potential leadership shifts. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Jalisco
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Five Men May Be Punished Result Of Court Ruling
Five well known men face possible punishment for contempt as Senate ruling impacts their cases. Included are Samuel Tasuil, head of Illinois Public Utilities, Robert I. Crowe Chicago state's attorney, Harry F. Sinclair oil magnate, Thomas F. Cunningham Philadelphia court clerk, and Mai S. Daugherty brother of the former attorney general. Senate authorities say the decision affirms Senate power to subpoena and investigate and could seal Sinclair’s jail term.
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Senate
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Crowe
Cunningham
Daugherty
Wastington
Sarvel Tasuil
Illinois Public Utilities
Robert I. Crowe
Chicago
Harry F. Sinclair
Thomas F. Cunningham
Philaelphia
Mai S. Daugherty
Mal Daugherty
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Walsh
Montilla
Bill seeks repeal of Pence utility law in Senate reading
The Comings bill would force the State Utilities Commission to hear and decide all rate requests within a year and impose fines of 500 to 2000 dollars for utility rate increases without commission approval. Each day of improper charges becomes a separate offense.
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State Utilities Commission
Senate
W. R. Comings
Republican
Lorain
Prisoner Chooses Health Farm Over Workhouse
Charles aist Davis, a regular city visitor, was fined $25 and costs for intoxication and faced one year either at the clede workhouse or a health farm in New Jersey. He opted for the farm, fled with George Cooper of Lorain after agreeing to the move, and has not been seen since.
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Charles Aist
Davis
Cit
Hickson
Clede
New Jersey
George Cooper
Lorain
State Department Finds Cheating in Recent Exams
The State Department announced Conclusive evidence of cheating in recent examinations and ordered new tests. Walter A. Miller, 1, formerly of Philadelphia, an department employee, confessed to obtaining questions in advance and his case has been forwarded to the Justice Department. The inquiry began after numerous similar and imperfect answers were received.
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State Department
Washington
Walter A. Miller
Philadelphia
Department
Justice Department
Ella Hays Leads January High School Valedictorian Honors
Ella Hays earned valedictorian honors for the January graduating class with a 92.6 percent average after four years. Boothford finished second at 91.9 percent, both top the class as only two graduates above 90 percent. Principal C P Shively announced ten honor students and noted limited commencement seats to be sold at 7 pm Thursday.
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Boothford
Miss Bars
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C. P. Shively
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Lorain Drivers Named in Dual Auto Crash Suits
Mildred Weight of Lorain named in two damage suits filed by Saran McCaffers and Paul McCarter seeking 15 090 and 10 in damages. Both allege injuries from a February 7 automobile collision on East Free Street Lorain as Weight was driving. plaintiffs claim serious injuries and ongoing health impairment.
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Mildred Weight
St., Lorain
Lorain
Saran McCaffers
Lousiana Avenue
Mildred Wright
Eest Fre Street
Paul McCarter
James P. Metaifery
Aseinst
Ohio Republican redraws Lorain County in district shift
A proposed amender bill introduced by Will Price Akron Republican would move Lorain County from the 14th to the 13th district and Portage County within the 16th. The plan also shifts districts to balance representation, aiming to increase GOP seats while not compromising Theodore Burton's district.
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Femmnar Will Kt. Price
Akron
Ohio
Price Li
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Kent
Robert J. Crosser
Cleveland
Portage County
Loralin County
Summit
Madison
Prices Bill
City Council Adopts January Budget Breakout
The council approved a January spending plan for the General Safety and Health funds totaling $2,015.46 $491.68 and 1,116.24, with other funds at 1994-95 levels. A full year budget could not be set due to uncertain tax receipts, prompting a $7,500 loan from the rink fund trust at a lower rate to cover depleted funds.
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Health
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Rink Fund Trust
Custody Battle Over Child Darlene Smith Opens in Court
A custody case before Judge W I Thompson centers on Darlene Mae Smith. Helen Eileen Smith seeks the habeas corpus writ to regain custody, alleging Margaret Lilley unlawfully received the child via an adoption by the probate court. The case uncovers past moves between Chicago and Elyria and an arrest for kidnapping that was dismissed.
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Darlene Mae Smith
Darlene South Lilley
Helen Eileen Smith
Agahe
Moet Kiltey
Eastavenue
Elyria
Hal
Jud Thompson
Margaret Lilie
Hays
Chicare
Margaret Lilley
Helen Smith
Margaret
Chicago
Burt
Margaret Litley Liver
Business institute talk opens with strong early turnout
The Better Business Institute in Elyria started with high attendance as Ray Morton addressed about 12 salespeople and business incentives enrolled for the course. The speaker noted first night attendance nearly reached 100 percent of enrollment, and the piece continues on page 2.
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Better Business Institute
Ray Morton
Elyria
Nfardy
Lorain Man Dies After Fall Down Cellar Stairs
James Beattie aged 60 of 116 Colorado avenue Lorain died at St Josephs hospital after a fall down cellar stairs at the Colorado avenue restaurant. Police and County Coroner Perry investigate. Autopsy shows skull crushed in two places. Beattie is a shipbuilder.
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Lorain
James Beatte
Colorado Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Perry
Norris Murder Trial Delayed By Pastor’s Illness
In Austin on January 18 the trial of Rev. J. Franke Norris of Fort Worth First Baptist charged with the July killing of D. E. Chipps was postponed due to Norris’s illness. Norris arrived eight days ago with tonsillitis and reportedly felt worse, keeping him from the courtroom as delays were considered.
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Austin
Tex
J. Franke Norris
Fort Worth First Baptist Church
D. E. Chipps
Fort Worth
Norris
Offficers Raid Gala Bowling Alleys Arrests (sic) and Release
State and county officers with city police raided Gala Bowling Alleys last night. A boiler room cache of liquor was found. Proprietor Robert Huston was questioned and released after proving he had no knowledge of the booze.
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Robert Huston
Determined to Keep Troops in Nicaragua
President Coolidge reaffirmed the administration will keep U S Marines in Nicaragua until stability and American interests are safeguarded. He spoke after cabinet and in response to congressional calls for recall, emphasizing continued mission until Nicaraguan affairs are restored to tranquility.
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Jan
U.S
Nicaragua
Coolidge
Congress
Foreigners in China face rising dangers amid Nationalist excesses
Dispatch from Peking reports increasing peril for foreigners in central and southern China as Nationalist forces commit attacks on missionaries in seven provinces. British and American nationals affected. Britain and France protest actions linked to anti Christian campaigns and Hankow negotiations continue unresolved.
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China
Hankou
Eugene Chen
Itfy
Young Men's Club Hears Talk On Mexico
John F. Burke spoke to the Young Men's Club about Mexico asking for allied financial aid and democratic reform. He described Mexicans as dispossessed owning about ten percent of land and urged Americans to share democratic methods and assist their national affairs.
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Mexico
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