Capitol Fund 1s Carried in Regular Bill
Telegrams report the Territorial capital building appropriation is included in the regular Treasury Department measure pending in Congress. Gov. George A. Parks says passage is expected after year start, with work likely to begin in three to four months once the bill passes. The prior $150,000 item was expanded to $200,000 by the Senate, then dropped during conference. the Commerce Secretary confirms it sits in the regular supply measure.
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Treasury Department
Congress
Frank A. Boyle
George A. Parks
Boyle
Parks
House
Senate
Characer of Commerce
Gov. Parks
Corn yield seen higher than expected in 1927 reports
Washington reports from the agriculture department indicate U S corn production may exceed earlier forecasts. The 1927 crop is pegged at 2 753 249 000 bushels, about four percent above 1926. European country forecasts and 14 nations together project a Northern Hemisphere total of 2 211 256 000 bushels.
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Washington
Balan
Te Department of Agriculture
American Marine Killed in Nicaragua Encounter
Private Bernant F Galloway died during a joint Marine and National Guard patrol near Managua while pursuing rebels in Northern Nicaragua. The Dec 21 incident involved about 200 rebels and an exchange of fire.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Bernant F Galloway
Joint Pistol Patrol
Witness testifies government pressured juror in Sinclair case
Washington December 21 Ward Kidwell Jr testified in a criminal contempt hearing tied to the Fall Sinclair oil scandal. He said he was intimated by the District Attorney’s office to sign an affidavit alleging Burns detective Frank O Reilly approached him, a claim the DA’s office later denied.
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Washington
Howard Kidwell, Jr
Sinclair
Offier
Harry F. Sinclair
Burns
Kidwell
James O'Leary
Frank ‘O'Reilly
O'Reilly
Oklahoma Legislature barred from special session
Oklahoma City December 21. A County District Court permanently enjoined state lawmakers from holding a special session. The ruling bars impeachment moves against Governor Henry 8. Johnson and two other officials and prevents any self convened meeting.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Henry 8. Johnson
Bowersox v The B M Redrents Bank Trial Reaches Verdict
The civil case before the DU District Court goes to the jury late today. A regular petit jury panel reported in court and remained seated until 10 oclock tomorrow morning.
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Bowersox
B. M. Redrents Bank
Petit Jury
Vigilant guards protect baby King of Romania
In Bucharest on December 21 Hix reports Prince Michael the infant heir to Romania’s throne is under intense protection. Secret service guards follow every move for his safety amid plots to restore Prince Carol.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Hix
Michael
United States
Bascat
Princeard Helene
Secret Services
Prince Carol
Elizabeth St. John
bin Parse
Senator Andrieus A. Jones Dies Amid Angina Attacks
Washington december 21 Neam removes from the Senate one of its outstanding Democrats Senator Andrieus A Jones of New Mexico He died at his residence in his 66th year after a cold and angina pectoris weakened his condition A Democrat of East Las Vegas he was a lawyer and former mayor and state leader with a long record in New Mexico politics and national service including a bid for the United States Senate in 1916 values and votes are listed against his Republican rival Hubbell and Socialist Metcalf.
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Washington
Neam
Senate
Andrifus A. Jones
New Mexico
Jones
Congress
Andrieus A. Jones
Las Vegas
Stock Waiser
Union City
Tenn
James H. W
Hester
A. A
May) Jones
Valparaiso University
Tennessee
Supreme Court United States
New Mexico Bar Association
United States Peas
Chicago
Democratic Committee
Democratic National Committee
United States
Frank A. Hubbell
W. P. Metcalf
Trade revival seen via increased bank deposits in England
London December 21 Frederick Hyde president of the Institute of Bankers and Midland Bank urges banks to boost deposits as a financing method for a trade revival. He proposes encouraging weekly wage earners to open bank accounts to reduce cash payments.
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London
England
Frederick Hyde
The
Institute of Bankers
Midland Bank
Hyde
Banka Bave J
Reed urged for President by Missouri Democrats in 1904
Washington December 21 United States Senator James A Reed is being urged by friends to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Samuel W Fordyce Missouri Democratic State Committee chairman says Reed will not seek re election to the Senate and notes that pressure to file for renomination next June is strong but the senator’s friends intend to push his presidential bid with clear, plain reasons for support.
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Washington
United States
James A. Reed
Senate
Samuel W. Fordyce
Missouri
Democratic State Committee
Reed
Fordyce
Senator Reed
Tost
Perkimde
Con, Vieilon
Shortest Day Of Year Foretold In Juneau Shorthand
The winter solstice arrives tomorrow December 22 at 11 18 p m Juneau time. The day will be the shortest of the season and daylight will slowly increase over the next six months as the sun moves northward.
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Juneau
Dead "King" Not Arisen in House of David Shuffle
Benton Harbor Michigan December 21 1913 reports say the belief that King Ben Purnell who died last Friday would rise from the dead has faded to a mere hope. The House of David colonists reorganize with Frank Wyland as temporary leader and attorney De Whirst joining the following.
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Benton Harbor
Mid
Benpean Purnell
House of David
Frank Wyland
de Whirst
California
Purnell
Mrs Metgar III Recovering After Hospital Stay
Mrs L H Metgar has been in the hospital for two days for medical treatment and is reported to be recovering rapidly.
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L. H. Metagar
Woman Saved From Burial While Alive in Virginia
In Ray, Virginia on December 21 Miss Fannie Broyles was declared alive after funeral services began over her coffin. Her brother James Broyles noticed a flutter of her eyelid, halted the services, and rescue efforts restored her ability to talk. She recounted being struck by a tree limb and losing movement, then recovering fully by that afternoon.
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Sray
Fannie Broyless
James Broyles
Miss Broyles
Remus Sanity Hearing Set for December 28
Cincinnati Ohio December 21 George Remus acquitted yesterday of killing his wife on insanity grounds will face a vanity hearing on December 28. He remains in jail after bond was denied and must stay incarcerated until the hearing, officials announced.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
George Remus
Yeaterjday
Remus
Public Notice on Christmas Supplement Press Schedule
The Daily Empire announces a Dec 24 regular issue of 24 pages. To press the Christmas sections earlier, all special policies and esearches must be in The Empire by Friday to ensure publication and carrier distribution.
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Daily Empire
Empire Elfier
Tammany Hall Faces Move From Historic Tower
New York Telegram reports Tammany Hall, symbol of democracy on Manhattan’s Bowery, plans to move uptown within a year as the old building is razed. The article outlines Tammany’s long political influence, its charitable Columbian Order wing, and famous figures linked to its rise and fall amid New York politics.
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Tammany Hall
New York
Lower Ench
Democratic Organization
Tammany
John A. Voorhin
Alfred E. Smith
Manhattan
Aines
The
Bowery
Metropolie
Ermaky
Sutb Jvenue
Tanmany Hall
Domicrate
William Mooney
Alexander Hampton
Columban Order
Boss” Tweed
Jedny James J
Waite
Robert F. Wag- W. Gerard
Germany
Fitz
Porter
Believe All Are Dead On Ocean Floor In S4 Submarine Case
Provincetown reports no life evident aboard the sunken submarine S4 after seven faint taps last night. Naval search resumed as gale eased. no further sounds detected since 6 o clock. Father confirms Lieut Joseph Meginley died. he had been reassigned to Portsmouth before the fatal voyage.
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Provincetown
Mass
Dee
Naval
Maine
Evidence Grows in Hickman Kidnapping Case
In Los Angeles the Hickman kidnap case gains momentum as police link more clues to the girl Mariam Parker death. A “Dy Jekyll and Mr Hyde” youth is described while a pattern of drug store robberies ties to Hickman. Fingerprints and photos are compiled as pages head to continuation.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Mariam Parker
Perry Parker
Dy Jeky
Mr. Hyde
Hee
Hickman
Ape
White Pass and Yukon Route Moves Headquarters
The White Pass and Yukon Route will relocate head offices from Chicago to Seattle and Vancouver B C effective January 1. Wheeler is named President succeeding F C Elots who retires. The move reflects growth in tourist and freight traffic tied to Klondike mining and later hard rock development.
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TLE
Dev
White Pass
Chicago
Seattle
Vancouver
B. C
NH. Wheeler
F. C. Elots
Yukon
Pacific Coast
Klondike
Bettef
Congress Aid Sought for 1928 Civil War Veterans Reunion
Fremont Nebraska December 21 Congress likely to be asked to set aside funds for a great Confederate and Union veterans reunion in Washington in 1928. L D Richards Grand Army of the Republic commander in Fremont conceived the idea two years ago and hopes for official support. Congressman Edgar Howard of Nebraska is expected to carry the plea. Others urge Gen John J Pershing and overseas veterans to serve on a national advisory board.
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Richards
Edgar Howard
Nebraska
Congress
Mg Kested
John J. Perah Ing
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Tansey
George Johnson
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