Palmer grilled as Senate panel questions aid on McLean case
Washington February 23 A Mitchell Palmer former attorney general faced sharp questioning before the Senate public lands committee over his efforts to block the examination of publisher B Mclean. The session disclosed a network of alleged wires and partnership claims involving Col Wy Gerely and J Major. The hearing adjourned with further details promised on Page 12.
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Wilson
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Faen
Jon Major
Major
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Vatter
Burglars Captured After Dynamite Suspect Plot
International News Service reports three alleged burglars captured near Sharpa arg after a failed escape attempt. Authorities say they carried enough dynamite to blow up a block of buildings, prompting police to investigate the suspected plot and the extent of the danger. A separate item notes unrest in Dresden with violence at the Saxon diet and a two hour adjournment. The Chamber of Commerce board met at Sir Hall’s Coffee Shop to discuss routine business.
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Sharpaarg
Here
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The
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Sirs Hall
Sunday Concert Threatens Carlisle Town Unity
Carlisle residents split into two camps over three proposed Sunday band concerts. The Chamber of Commerce backs Sunday sacred concerts to brighten dull afternoons, while conservative residents fear worldliness and Sabbath violation. Carlisle enforces local Blue Laws strictly.
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Carlizle
Chamber of Commerce
Carlisle
Move to Give Five Million Women a Vote in Commons Debate
London February 2 the House of Commons opened an open debate on a bill to grant voting rights to all women aged 21 on the same terms as men the proposal would extend electoral franchise to about five million women many members favor early passage and a regular government likely to provide facilities for it.
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International Neves Service
London
House of Commons
Engias
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Mex Regulars Capture Huge Oil Seaport
Puerto Mexlco Gulf Terminus of Tehuantepec railway, Mexico's third largest oil port, is held by federals as rebel forces retreat. General Eugenio Martinez, liberator of Vera Cruz, commands 5,000 federals preparing to clash with rebels at Jalapa. Offensive toward Salapa delayed after rebels burn bridges and derail trains.
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Mexico City
Puerto Mexlco
Mexico
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Vera Cruz
Jalapa
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Britain Bids Power to Dominate Mediterranean Navy
London proposes a strengthened British fleet in the Mediterranean after Mussolini pledges a strong Italian navy and amid rising tensions between Italy and Spain over Mediterranean control. French concerns grow that Britain may shift balance from Gibraltar eastward, with Spain and Portugal potentially aligning.
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Admiralty
Mediterranean
Daily News Today
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Europe
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Spain
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Tome
Madrid
Mary
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Portugal
Britain
Beat Urbata
Gliratter
Mediterraneat
Lincoln man commits suicide after shooting family
An apparent double murder suicide occurred at a Hickman home near Lincoln. A man killed his wife and two children, then shot himself. Authorities cite financial and business stress as possible motive. the incident leaves the family and community in shock.
Still Lives Arthas Medienka Returns to U.S.
An imperfect report notes Arthas A. Medienka a Galland newspaper man faced repeated firing squads in Russia but was spared each time. After years of peril he returns to the United States amid relief.
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Galland
Russia
Medlenka
U.S
Milk overproduction threatens southern county dairies
Washington milk dealers told the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Association that overproduction already exceeds demand. A surplus clause proposed for contracts would standardize supply and push excess costs onto producers, not those within limits.
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Allscent
Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Associaton
Locome
T Washington Milk Dealera
Hay
Chimney Blaze Called Out on Locust Street
Fire units from Junior and First Nosa Fira companies were summoned to a chimney fire at a residence on Locust Street near Fairground Avenue. No damage was reported.
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Nosa Fira
Talarmarn
O& Fairground
Weeks at Odds With Congress on Army Enlistment Period
Washington reports a clash between Secretary of War Weeks and Congress over enlistment length for the army. Weeks argues recruits must serve at least two years, while lawmakers seek one year. The dispute hinges on legal opinions from the Judge Advocate General and interpretations of the National Defense Act.
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Washington
Judge Advocate General
Banest
Commoner Attacks Mellon Tax Plan and Oil Profiteers
William Jennings Bryan denounces the Mellon tax plan as favoring the rich and calls oil profits by Sinclair and Doheny small next to gains by privileged interests under Republican rule. He argues public policy rewards favorites, urging reform and condemning administration practices amid the oil scandal and looming campaign.
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Washington
1.N.S
William Jennings Bryan
Mellon
Sinclair and
Doheny
Morgan To Tell Of Armed March Of Union Miners
Fayetteville West Virginia February 28 The first real sensation in the trial of Frank Eeney charged with murder in connection with the armed march of West Virginia union miners two years ago was set for this afternoon when Governor E F Morgan would take the witness stand Also to testify were leaders Boa Chatto Major Davis and other figures linked to the revolt
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Fayetteville
W. Va
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Frank Eeeney
West Virginia Union Minera
E. F. Morgan
Boa Chatto
Stern
Major Davis
Six Months for Selling Liquor in Frederick Court
John Persias was found guilty on five counts of unlawfully selling liquor in Frederick. Judge Gleon H. Worthington sentenced him to six months in jail and fined $30 yesterday. The court noted additional details are unclear in the transcript.
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Frederick Court
Gleon H. Worthington
Demand King Be Dismissed By Republican Officers
An Athens dispatch reports the League of Republican officers demanding the immediate dethronement of King George II and the proclamation of a military dictatorship. They seek a war council and warn a coup could be launched from Salogika to topple the government, amid Greece's mounting unrest.
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Greece
Older Boys Conference Opens in Frederick Today
A crowd attends the first annual older boys conference uniting Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia. The three day session in Frederick kicks off with opening remarks and planned activities for youth leadership and civic engagement.
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Delaware
Colunbia
Saasfon
Colonel Lane to be Renamed to Water Commission Post
Colonel William P. Lane will be appointed to succeed himself as a member of the Water Commission at a special meeting tonight called by the Mayor and Council. Major Charles B. Bowhan stated he would resign from Casolel Lane. The action aims to reappoint Lane or name a successor before March 1, prompting a special meeting.
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William P. Lane
Charles B. Bowhan
Casolel Lane
Within PL Lane
Hla
Self Defense Plea For Goodhart In Murder Trial
Millard Goodhart, about 42, pleads self defense in a murder trial for the December 24 1923 shooting of Chester Smith at the Goodhart home near Harper's Ferry The jury of seven and five alternates is selected with over 20 witnesses listed State contends Smith attacked Goodhart and a later shooting followed Defense argues Smith assaulted Goodhart at his home and was beaten prior to the shooting.
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Millard Goodhart
Ira Downey
Goodhart
Chester Smith
Harper's Ferry
Mia
Nettle Goodhart
Gordon
lTaw
Victor Stockmann
Sowin- Law
E. R. Mouletta
Stai
Leap Year and Uncertain Trial of Smuggling Aliens
A fragmented historic account covers leap year origins with mentions of February 29 as intercalated day since 1662, plus scattered notes on smuggling aliens near Niagara River and a building permit for a store on Georgy street. The text mixes calendar history with unrelated police and local notices.
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Christ
B.C
Niagara
Ted
Latasia
Canada
Niagara River
Youngatown
Jake Carprater
Lawiston
Foaaigration Authoriies
Democratic Terms Are Rejected in Tax Bill Talks
Washington Feb 29 The income tax rates in the tax reduction bill were rejected in favor of compromise rates acceptable to the administration after talks between regular and insurgent Republicans led by Wisconsin’s John M M Nelson. The maximum surtax will be 21 percent on incomes over 200000, replacing the 44 percent in the Garner plan. Normal rates set at 2 percent to 4000 5 percent from 108 to 800 and odds per cent from 300 upwards. The regulars were represented by Longeworth of Ohio, the Republican leader.
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I N. S
House
John MM. Nelson
Wisconsin
Nelson
Longeworth
Ohio
Girl Held Captive After Answering Job Ad
Philadelphia Feb 23 five women and four men were arrested after a yearold girl reported she was forcibly detained in an apartment held prisoner for two days after replying to a stenographer ad. A male visitor aided her escape and led police to City Hall. A raid named four men and a nurse, with two others detained for hearing.
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Internmiional Sere
Philadelphia
Joe City
Hetars
Paul G. Crouse
Defendants in Hitler Ludendorff treason trial protest ridicule
In Munich on February 24 International News Service reports defense counsel Dr. Schramm arguing the accused are true Germans facing judges of pure hearts and should not be forced to testify with shaking knees. Associate counsel deny defense attempts to shift blame for the so called beer collar case.
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Munich
Dr. Schramm
Denia
Hitler
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