New Word on Teapot Dome Case Emerges
New York World reports a translation revealing William Burns, director of the Bureau of Investigation, helped keep E B McLean informed on Teapot Dome developments. The message says Burns urged McLean to state the investigation was under way by Department of Justice agents.
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New York
New York World
William Burns
Bureau of Investigation
Cement of Justice
E. B McLean
Teapot Dome
Burns
McLean
Department of Justice
Editor Testifies On McLean Wire In Palm Beach Case
Washington March 1 John J Spurgeon editor of the Washington Post disclaims knowledge of a private wire stalled when McLean was at Palm Beach. John F Major author of telegrams to McLean says copies were destroyed each night. Senate Oil Committee adjourned Burns to be quizzed on DoJ codes and payrolls. Burns will testify the code was former DoJ but no longer official.
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Department of Justice
McLean
Burns
Coolidge to Name Special Counsel on Oil Reserve Title
President Coolidge will soon appoint special counsel to investigate the validity of the title held by Standard Oil to sections of the naval oil reserves in California. The move signals a formal inquiry into property rights affecting key wartime fuel assets and may influence future government resource policies.
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Washington
Coolidge
Naval Oil
California
Subpoenas Issued In Washington Case
Late yesterday new subpoenas were issued in the Washington matter as officials move to compel testimony and documents. The development arrived amid ongoing legal proceedings and is expected to affect upcoming hearings.
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Washington
Warren Confirmed as American Ambassador to Mexico
The Senate confirmed Charles B. Warren as Ambassador to Mexico and Robert Phillips as Ambassador to Belgium. Warren, after a week of talks with President Coolidge, agreed to leave his Chicago business to serve, with John Barton Payne forming the commission that reported on Mexican affairs and helped recognize the Obregon government.
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Washington
Charles B. Warren
Mexico
Robert Phillips
Belgium
Senate
Coolidge
Warren
Chicago
John Barton Payne
Obregon
United States
Doheny Defends Oil Lease Contracts in California
E. J. Doheny issued a lengthy statement defending his contract with former Interior Secretary Fall for oil reserve No. 1 in California. He argues secrecy was insufficient and claims Navy efficiency improved since the disarmament conference.
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New York
E. J. Doheny
Interior Fall
California
Doheny
Prince Masa yoshi Matsukata Dies in Tokio
Prince Masa yoshi Matsukata, a top elder statesman of Japan, died in Tokyo today after three days of critical illness. His passing ends a long career marked by influence in government and diplomacy.
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Tokio
Prince Masayoshi Matsukata
Japan
Countess Louise Esterhazy Faces Spy Prison Choice
Berlin report portrays Countess Louise Esterhazy as young rich and glamorous, held in Pressburg awaiting trial for espionage. She treats imprisonment as a lark, enjoys lavish privileges from warders, and remains the focal point of prison life while aristocracy is abolished. Continued on Page Two.
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Berlin
Budapest
Louise Esterhazy
Pressburg
Cechoslovakia
Countess Louise
Czechoslovakia
Petersburg
German dirigible expert ready to pilot polar flight
New York March 1 Capt Anton Heinen who led the Shenandoah and guided its safe return says he is prepared to pilot a nonstop flight to the north pole if Britain or other powers threaten U S claims Heinen spoke as the crisis over polar exploration and national prestige intensified Washington March 1 The Senate adopted Wheeler resolution to investigate Attorney General Daugherty The La Follette headed committee appointment is expected The preamble was deleted at a conference with Wheeler and party leaders Lodge waived objections to the committee choice
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New York
Anton Heinen
North Pole
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Senate
Wheeler
Daugherty
Robert M. la Follette
Cabot Lodge
Air Cruiser Tested In Army Globe Flight
Lieut Nelson engineering officer of the army globe flight tested the first of four airplane cruisers yesterday and found it highly efficient though tail heavy requiring several days of remaking Changes will be needed before the craft is ready for further test flights The army globe fliers plan to depart Clover Field Santa Monica March 15 with a two night stop at Sacramento and Vancouver Washington weather permitting
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Santa Montaca
Cal
Lieut
Nelson
Army Globe Flight
Clover Field
Santa Monica
Army Globe Fliers
Sacramento
Vancouver
Wash
Ale and Liquor Seized From Atlantic Liners
Treasury agents seized 138 bottles of ale and a keg of beer from the liner Olympic and 3 900 bottles of ale and other liquors from the liner Adriatic in store rooms last week, New York reporting.
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New York
Treasury
Printing Pressmen Union Chief Seeks VP Nomination
George L. Berry, president of the International Printing Pressmen Union of North America, filed to have his name appear on the Democratic ballot in the Presidential preference primary as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Vice President in Columbus Ohio on March 1.
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Columbus, O
George L. Berry
International Printing Pressmen Union of North America
Washington State Bank Taken Over by State
The State Department of Banking has assumed charge of the Excian Bank of Washburgh after it closed due to over liberality to borrowers. The move comes as the state takes control to protect depositors and stabilize the financial situation in Olympia with federal supervision expected soon.
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Washington State Bank
Olympia, Wash
State Department of Banking
Exciang Bank of
Washburgh
Wheat Council Ends Activities After Eight Months
Chicago March 1. The Wheat Council of the United States terminates activities stating its purposes have been accomplished. Representative Sydney Anderson of Minnesota, president of the council, announces the eight month function has concluded.
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Chicago
Wheat Council of the
United States
Sydney Anderson
Minnesota
Federal forces capture Jalaca without opposition
VERA CRUZ March 1 The Federal forces have captured Jalaca without opposition according to an official report received here.
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Vera Cruz
Jalaca
Aviator Hilson Heads to McGrath for Second Air Mail Trip
Fairbanks March 1 Aviator Hilson will fly to McGrath and back today on his second aerial mail run. The 600 mile flight aims to connect Alaska communities from Juneau to Nome Herschel Island and Point Barrow within a day. The crew plans an 11:30 a m start and a swift return after delivering mail.
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Fairbanks
Hilson
McGrath
Alaska
Juneau
Nome
Herschel Island
Point Barrow
Federal Judge Clegg to Seek Treatment in Rochester
FAIRBANKS March 1 Federal Judge Cecil H Cleger leaves next Friday for Mayo Clinic in Rochester for treatment for an in stowing goiter He has been granted a two months leave of absence Court matters postponed to November 8 The term of court at Flat has been set for July 22
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News-Miner
Fairbanks
Cecil H. Cleger
Mayo
Rochester Institute
Blackmailer of Movie Star Sent to Prison
Hollywood attorney Herman L. Roth, recently convicted of attempting to extort money from Arthur A. Sawyer, Barbara La Marr’s business manager, was sentenced to one to five years at San Quentin.
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Los Angeles
Herman L. Roth
Hollywood
Arthur A. Sawyer
Barbara la Marr
San Quentin
Seattle Woman Injured In Texas Train Derailment
Miss Ida Stott of Seattle was among three seriously injured and many bruised when three Southern Pacific Express cars derailed at Eth Elene station eighty five miles from El Paso. A broken rail caused the wreck at night aboard the diner car leading the derailed train.
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EL Paso
Ida Stott
Seattle
Wash
Ethelene Station
Here
Southern Pacific
Judge Reed and Bride Returning Home March Fifteenth
SEATTLE March 1 Federal Judge T M Reed of the First Division of Alaska and his bride will sail for Juneau on March 16.
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Reed
Bride
Seattle
T. M. Reed
Alaska
Juneau
Cannery Sale Closes in Ketchikan Sale
A group led by Skinner-Foldy officers bought the Sunny Point Packing salmon cannery at Ketchikan for $500,000. Victor H. Eliendahl, president of the new company, announced the purchase.
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Seattle
Skinner-Foldy Company
Sunny Point Packing Company
Ketchikan
Victor H. Eliendahl
Water shortage grips Los Angeles as reservoirs near empty
Los Angeles faces its worst water shortage since 1905 with reservoirs projected to run dry by November 1 unless relief arrives. California crops are 50 percent normal, citrus sizes are smaller, and precipitation is 85 percent below average. Santa Monica cuts street lights to save power as San Pedro residents feel the impact.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Santa Monica
San Pedro
Woman Aids Moonshiners Raid With Quick Signal
In Lumpkin County Georgia a young woman aided moonshiners by signaling approaching prohibition agents and deputy sheriffs. Three arrests followed, including Miss Annie Fricks, during a raid on Nimbleville district stills. The woman handed dampers and provided a drink before the raid, while agents reported the operation thwarted.
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Gainsville
Molly
Moon Shiners
Nimbleville
Lumpkin County
Gainesville
Niblewill
Shiners
Annie Fricks
Disturbing Blaze Cannes Sparks Morality Wave
A Paris Cannes flare in a 1920s era story features two American teens Muriel Hutchinson of Birmingham and Helle Morrison of Seattle leading a movement against late hours and casino life. They call for physical movement and dance in scant attire on the beach, drawing crowds and upsetting casino management.
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Paris
Maron 1
Cannes
America
Muriel Hutchison
Birmingham
Ala
Helle Morrison
Seattle
Ufe
Butler vows to clean Philadelphia and critiques laws
General Butler told the Knights of Columbus Philadelphia that the city houses about 2.5 million bootleg stills vs 2 million residents. He warned prohibition is not popular but urges citizens to push for change and joked about jail for critics, noting weight loss from his drives and a corrupt, now content but confused city.
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Philadelphia
General Butler
Knights of Columbus
Butler
St. Tam A
Four Indictments in Chicago Grand Jury Report
Chicago reports four indictments by a Federal grand jury naming Col. Charles R Forbes former Veterans Bureau director and John W Thompson of Chicago and St Louis. Forbes and Thompson face conspiracy to commit bribery charges with two joint indictments and separate counts accusing creating and indirectly paying bribes. The panel also notes alleged graft beyond the court’s reach and cites Charles F Cramer former Veterans Bureau general counsel as having accepted a $100 000 promised fee to steer contracts to his company.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Col
Charles R. Forbes
Veteramr? Bureau
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
Forbes
Thompson
Charles F. Cramer
Veterans’ Bureau
Cramer
Forbes welcomes indictments amid Florida absence
Washington March 1 Col Forbes declares he welcomed the indictments with clear confidence and adds he is not going to Florida.
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Washington
Col. Forbes
Florida
Special report on grand jury funds to two members
March 1. John W. Crim Special Assistant Attorney General said the entire case regarding the indictments of Forbes and Thompson will be held before President Coolidge and Attorney General Daugherty for further investigation. The grand jury report alleged payment of certain sums of money to two members.
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Coolidge
Orinee
John W. Crim
Forbes
Thompson
Daugherty
Grand Jury
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Mere Girl
Ol. Forbes
Vets’ Bureau
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