Insurgent Bloc Tops Cabinet Strife Under Harding Coolidge
A faction opposed to both presidents gains influence as the insurgent bloc battles the cabinet and ruling factions. Democratic support shifts power while most pet measures fall to defeat amid ongoing internal clashes and political volatility.
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Harding
Coolidge
United States
White House
Congress
Naval Oil
Department of Justice
Warren Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Internal Revenue Bureau
Senate
River measure becomes law boosts state water protection
The passage of a stream pollution bill by the Ohio General Assembly gives the state health department power over industrial waste and requires new plants to treat waste. The law aims to curb phenol pollution from coke ovens and improve water quality for Elyria and other cities. A new sewage disposal plant will help eliminate pollutants and odors, aligning with a broader federal state cooperation.
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Senate
State Health Department
Ohio
Elyria
Columbus
United States Public Health Service
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Man on Trial Taking French Leave at Court
Louis Kim, on trial for a third liquor offense, vanished after lunch as his attorney stated he was not present. The jury found him guilty in his absence, bond forfeited, and a fugitive warrant issued. Prosecutors seek $2,500 against Kim and his bondsmen.
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Louis Kim
Anthony Nieding
W. B. Thompson
Thompson
Kim
D. A. Baird
Tuan
Senate votes to table motion on international tribunal adherence
The senate rejected debate on joining the International Tribunal as Senator King of Utah urged executive session consideration. Senator Moses of New Hampshire moved to table the motion and the chamber voted overwhelmingly to do so with no recorded tally.
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Washington
Senate
Liquor Raid Sparks Summit County Investigation
Charges involving deputy sheriffs in Summit County over the disappearance of seized liquor will be submitted to the grand jury in Akron. State prohibition commissioner McDonald said inspectors Callan and White will hand over information to Summit county prosecuting attorney, tied to a Wheeler Avenue Akron raid.
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Columbus
Summit County
Akron
McDonald
E. J. Callan
Youngstown
G. W. White
Dennison
Wheeler Avenue
Relief Bill Cut Stings Lorain Officials
Lorain city officials express disappointment as the house finance committee trims the relief bill from 190000 to 90000. The Senate had approved 190000, but the house failed by five votes. A later agreement set the sum at 95000 to be used mainly for river dredging.
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Lorain
House Finance Committee
Senate
House
Congress to raise salaries for Senators and Representatives
Washington March 4 The annual salaries of Senators and members of the House of Representatives will be increased to 10 000 dollars from 9 780 under a new measure for pay raises in the Congress passages indicate a substantial increase in legislative compensation.
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Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Four Men Fined One Dollar In Police Court
Four men appeared before the mayor this morning and were fined one dollar plus costs. Two, Neil Hale and William Streidel, paid for traffic violations for failing to stop at East avenue and Fourth street. The other two, Stanley Groski and J. J. Surman, both were charged with intoxication.
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East Avenue
Fourth Street
Neil Hale
William Streidel
Stanley Groski
Bath Street
J. J. Surman
Coolidge Signs Second Deficiency Bill For Navy Modernization
President Coolidge signed the second Deficiency Appropriation Bill totaling 854 million dollars. The package includes 830 million for modernizing six battleships and 17 million to fund aircraft carrier construction.
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Washington
Coolidge
Coolidge Becomes President Quietly After Harding
Nineteen months ago Calvin Coolidge took the oath at his father’s Vermont home by flickering lamp during a hushed ceremony. The nation watched as he matured from vice president to a recognized leader and four-term president, restoring stability with methodical governance.
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Washington
Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont Hills
Coolidge
High to Have Orator in Contest at Elyria High
Elyria High School will send a representative to the Ohio Weslyan University extemperaneous high school speaking contest in May. The English department led by Miss Helen Todd trains students to select the school’s finalist. Better speech week is observed this week. Professor Mack of Oberlin College spoke at morning exercises. Thursday and Friday feature a contest to decide attendees for Oberlin on March 14. Delaware contest prizes include a loving cup and scholarships up to 2060 dollars. second 200. third 60. Topics cover Problems of a Farmer, Social Problems in the High School, Child Labor, Moving Pictures in Social Life, The English Language, Choosing a College, World Peace, and Lawlessness checks.
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Elyria High School
Ohio Weslyan University
Helen Todd
Mack
Oberlin College
Oberlin
Delaware
Mayor's Clerk Delivers February Cash Receipts Totals
The mayor's clerk turned over 1047.25 in cash receipts to the city auditor for February. Of this amount 862.20 came from fines and costs from the mayor's court. Building permits yielded 23, soft drink licenses 100, one license and four taxi licenses 58, miscellaneous items 4.05.
Funeral rites for Mrs Jennie Stone set Thursday
Funeral services for the late Mrs Jennie Stone will be held at 12:00 at Carl Taylors Funeral Home and at 2:00 from the Clarksfield church on Thursday.
Coolidge Emphasizes Moderate Armament in Inaugural Address
Washington March 4 President Coolidge outlines a brief inaugural message calling for a moral American example abroad and a policy of moderate armament. He pledges four years of continued economy, tax cuts, and enforcement of laws at home.
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Washington
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
United States
America
Twenty killed in German blast at RheinThey town
A devastating explosion at a German explosive factory in Rheinsdore Ahnolt on March 4 killed 20 to 60 workers and injured 30 to 75 as debris trapped many. Police guarded the site amid conflicting casualty estimates and about 100000 gold marks of damage was reported.
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Rheinsdore
Ahnolt
Germany
Commissioners Return From Capitol Visit
Commissioners Richmond and Murray recount a Columbus trip with two notable episodes. They escorted three prisoners to the penitentiary and discovered a missing billy is found hidden by Murray as a prank. They met Senator Comings in the State Senate and observed the repeal of an old statute banning mules from driving near Spring Grove Cemetery at six miles an hour.
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Murray
Columbus
State Senate
Comings
Spring Grove
Cincinnati
Two Die In Swanee River Train Wreck At Helenwood
A Swanee River special train from Jacksonville to Chicago derailed in Helenwood Florida. Engineer J R Catchings of Somerset Kentucky and fireman Thomas Harrison of Somerset Kentucky were killed instantly as the engine and baggage car overturned. Passengers escaped serious injury due to reduced speed in the yards.
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Fla
Swanee River
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Chicago
J. R. Catchings
Thomas Harrison
Somerset
Radio Fans Hear Coolidge Speak Inaugural Address
Elyria residents listened to President Coolidge deliver his inaugural address. Among listeners were the high school American government class who reported they heard him clearly.
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Elyria
President Coolidge
Lorain Man Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge
Paul Bore, of Elyria, arraigned in police court on a charge of assault and battery against Ralph Montgomery. He pleaded not guilty, posted a $200 bond, and is set for trial on March 11.
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Lorain
Paul Bore
Elyria
Ralph Montgomery
Marion Rhodes Takes Post as Ohio Public Service Manager
Marion Rhodes, new business manager for the Ohio Public Service Co., has arrived in Lorain and begun duties. He comes from Mansfield and will relocate his family here soon.
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Lorain
Marion Rhodes
Ohio Public Service Co
Mansfield
Inauguration Program for Dawes and Coolidge
Washington March 4. The inaugural schedule lists General Dawes leaving the Willard Hotel at 10 30 AM and President Coolidge taking the oath at 1 PM at the Capitol East Portico. The ceremony includes the swearing in of new senators and a parade review before luncheon at the White House.
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General Dawes
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White House
Coolidge
Committee of Congress
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Capitol
Senate
House
Dawes
Cummins
East Portico
Wellington Abandoned Baby Given Home With Edwards
Betty Rose christened by Sheriff Underhill on Valentine's Day enters temporary custody with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards at 314 Twelfth Street. The infant, found on Willis Hines doorstep in Wellington on February 11, may be a twin of a baby found at Wellington depot on January 1. A 30 person shower was held for the child and adoption papers are filed, with official adoption set for Monday.
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Fred A. Underhill
Charles Edwards
Twelfth Street
Sheriff Underhill
Wellington
Willis Hines
Welligton
Elyria
Edwards
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