Mitchell on Stand Defends Record and Recounts Rejected Requests
Brig. Gen. William Mitchell testified in his trial for conduct prejudicial to military discipline. He recounted his work as Assistant Chief of the Army Air Service and said many of his recommendations to the War Department were rejected. He cited failures to obtain meteorological support for aviators and air units at Culver Academy, Alaska defense plans, and an Alaska centered Pacific policy shift.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Army
Army Air Service
Gullion
Mitchell
War Department
New York
Culver Military Academy
Indiana
Alaska
Canada
Asia
Europe
Pacific
Witness Admits Withheld Facts Before Inquiry
Arthur Carlson chief rigger of the Shenandoah testified that 15 minutes before the wreck he closed off a midships gas manifest linking 18 helium cells. Lieut Bauch, a Shenandoah survivor, reportedly warned him not to reveal it unless asked, and he did so only later at the Naval Inquiry Court.
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Washington
Naval Inquiry Court
Arthur Carlson
Shenandoah
Lakehurst
Carlson
Lieut. C. Bauch
Baroness Bettina von Hutton Declared Bankrupt
London reports Baroness Bettina von Hutton formerly Betty Riddle of Erie Pennsylvania is declared bankrupt. A well known author and creator of the Pam series, she came to England as a young American girl and married Baron von Hutton of Florence, from whom she divorced. She has one son and one daughter.
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London
Bettina von Hutton
Bettina Riddle
Erie
Pam
England
Baron von Hutton
Florence
Live Chicken Heart Tissue Grows Surprisingly
New York report states that live tissue from a chicken heart, first grown in 1918 by Dr. Alexia Carrell, continues to grow under Rockefeller Institute care. Experts say the tissue doubles in size every 24 hours and would become a colossal monster if not pared daily, yet it cannot die while irrigated.
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New York
Alexia Carrell
Rockefeller Institute
Sensational letters read in Rhinelander annulment case
In White Plains New York two letters written by Leonard Rhinelander discussing premarital relations with Alice Beatrice Jones were read in court after most spectators were excluded. The letters describe a week at the Hotel Marie Antoinette in 1921 and mention the couple’s life prior to marriage. Rhinelander testified that Jones told him she had been intimate with another man. he stated color was the issue for him.
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White Plains
N. Y
Leonard Rhinelander
Cliff Hotel
San Francisco
Alice Beatrice Jones
Alice
Leonard
Marie Antionette
New York City
Alice Rhinelander
Rhinelander
Texas Highway Officials Resign After State Victory
Chairman Lanham and Commissioner Burkett resign from the Texas Highway Commission to Gov. Ferguson after the state wins a suit against the American Road Co. The state secures a $600,000 judgment and cancels the companys contracts and permit to operate in Texas.
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Austin
Texas
Lanham
Texas Sighway Commission
Burkett
Ferguson
American Road Co
Lewis Hints at Federal Intervention in Strike
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers sent a letter to President Coolidge asking if the federal government would intervene to protect a meritorious wage agreement. The note signals a possible stance on the Jacksonville bituminous agreement and the government’s attitude toward the dispute.
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Lewis
Washington
United Mine Workers
Coolidge
Jacksonville
Arrested for Second Jewelry Robbery Charge in Seattle
George Hall, arrested for a second time in Seattle, faces charges of taking part in jewelry robberies in California totaling 250000 dollars. Police recovered jewels and furs worth 1500 dollars in an apartment. his wife is under arrest in Los Angeles on the same charge. Detectives had said Hall was arrested last week and released today. he claimed no evidence.
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Seattle
George Hall
California
Ile
Hall
Los Angeles
Churches of Seattle Pay Tribute to Dead Preacher
Seattle churches paid tribute to Rev. Nels Hoijer a 70 year old missionary who died from exposures after the Ariel wreck off Teller Alaska on September 25. Hoijer spent decades in Russia Siberia and among half civilized tribes after the revolution. He operated out of Seattle and is survived by a widow and child in Sweden.
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Seattle
Nels Hoijer
Ariel
Teller
Alaska
Holjer
Russia
Siberia
Sweden
One Head for Federal Operations in Alaska Territory
Seattle reporter Jack Underwood, from the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, notes a likely congressional move to centralize all Federal operations in Alaska under one head. Budget officials say rapid territorial growth has boosted government jobs to about 20 percent of white population, with possible 80 percent reduction if unified under Interior or Alaska Program. The chamber plans focus on road work, Alaska Railroad upkeep, and preserving current mail service.
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Seattle
Jack Underwood
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Congress
Alaska
Budrot Department
Interior Department
Josiah Collins
Painleve Government Falls After Confidence Vote
Paris reports the Painleve cabinet resigned after a defeated finance bill by 278 to 275. Aristide Briand, former foreign minister and Locarno delegate, was asked by the President to form a new cabinet and is pursuing the task. Briand is a renowned elder statesman who has headed governments and held foreign affairs.
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Paris
Painleve
Aristide Briand
France
Briand
Capt Amundsen to Lecture in Seattle Upbeat polar tour trip
Capt Roald Amundsen is slated to lecture in Seattle on February 21 to raise funds for his next polar flight. Publisher Gunnar Lund says Amundsen is touring the country with the aim of gathering support while work continues on a mooring mast and an airdome at Spitzbergen.
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Seattle
Roald Amundsen
Gunnar Lund
Lund
Amundsen
Spitzbergen
Nurse's Death Leap Is Broken by Tree
HONOLULU a 19 year old nurse Violet Hook leaped from a 1300 foot cliff last Saturday. Her fall was broken by a tree 300 feet down and she was found and brought to the hospital. Doctors say she may recover.
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Honolulu
Violet Hook
Kenai Mayor Dr. J H Flanders Guilty Of Narcotic Charge
SEATTLE November 23 Narcotic agent Harry V Williamson said Dr J H Flanders mayor of Kenai pleaded guilty to selling narcotics and was sentenced to one year and one day at McNeil Island.
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Seattle
Harry V. Williamson
Juneau
J. H. Flanders
Kenai
McNeil Island
Hle
Col Coolidge Fails To Show Improvement
Plymouth Michigan November 23 Colonel Coolidge failed to improve yesterday per Major James Coupal physician to President Coolidge visiting for a few days. Coupal said the patient sits up briefly but does not feel as well as Saturday.
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Plymouth
Miass
Coolidge
James Coupal
Major Coupal
Mother of Mrs Wilson Dies in Washington DC
Mrs William Bolling aged 82 who was mother of Mrs Woodrow Wilson died after several months illness in Washington DC. She was buried yesterday.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Washington
William Bolling
Woodrow Wilson
Brain repair after horse kick in Spokane
Paul Clark survived a September kick from a horse. A brain section protruding from a skull hole for two months was removed and the skull hole closed with a sliver plate. Clark said he felt all right after regaining consciousness.
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Spokane
Wash
Paul Clark
Clark
Bishop Rowe Honored at Special Service Sunday
Seattle churchgoers marked the 30th anniversary of Peter Trimble Rowe's consecration as Bishop of the Alaska diocese with special services at Trinity Parish Church and Holy Communion. Bishop Rowe preached Sunday, commemorating the milestone.
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Bishop Rowe
Seattle
Peter Trimble Rowe
Alaska
Episcopal Church
Episcopalians
Trinity Parish Church
Fisher bill ponders Alaska fishery control and taxes
A proposed bill discussed by lawmakers aims to create a fishing commission to regulate gear, areas, and season timing, mirroring Alaska's system under the Department of Fisheries. The measure would tax finished products and designate appointment by the legislature, with debate noting financing and oversight considerations.
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Seattle
An & Land
Frua Aska
Corport
Sutherle
Alaska
Increase in Income Tax Payments Amid Decline in Returns
Washington reports higher Treasury receipts from personal income taxes for the year ending two thousand twenty four, with total payments around 695 million dollars, despite a drop in the number of tax returns. The article notes increases of roughly one tenth of a percent from the previous year and mentions declines in returns and timing factors.
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Washington
Treasury
Offspring Fight for Equality in Soviet Marriage Reform
A fragmented Soviet era notice discusses parental rights and the state role in marriage and divorce. It argues that freedom and ease in choosing partners reflect separation of church from state and push for gender equality in all aspects of life. The text critiques coercive or strict control over youths and emphasizes gradual social reform.
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Moscow
Ivy
Nome's Fire Threatens Front Street Saloon
Fire Saturday damaged an oil stove setup in a Nome saloon causing extensive flames that spread through a three story building housing Pop Wawid’s store and nearby businesses. Firefighters battled the blaze with high heat, destroying stock and forcing evacuation. one proprietor severely burned, others injured. Two prize canal birds on display were burned. only razors survived from the hilltop ground floor.
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Teade
Romney Sia
Fee
Osliuyea
Turoimtsen
Jense
Earle Aye
Satvarine
Unclear OCR Shows Proposed Government Shipping Plan
Fragmentary text outlines a proposed operation for a government owned shipping fleet. President Coolidge referenced. plan calls for a board of directors including secretaries of War Commerce and Postmaster General with potential regional representatives. Head of the fleet corporation would oversee the directorate and govern operations.
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Onary
Daewon
Fleet Corra Tf
Anteet
Commerce
Eral
Atlantic
Pacif
Owif &Tes
Teel Corporation
Incumbent George Black Wins Re-Election by Wide Margin
The official vote shows George Black, Conservative candidate and incumbent, defeating Victor Lowe, former Speaker of the Territorial Council, by 742 to 508. Black secures re-election to Parliament amid a local contest.
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George Black
Vort Lowe
Vikasrritorial Council
Arliament
Taxation totals on annual state funds revealed
The article notes a focus on taxes and finances with figures around 86,325,000. It discusses the role of the House and Senate committees in reviewing revenue and expenditures, highlighting dates and processes for upcoming discussions. It mentions conformance to tax policies and the impact on Mary and related entities.
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Howe and Means
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