Mitchell in limbo as army colonel weighs resignation
The case centered on Colonel Mitchell who may offer resignation amid a suspension fight. President Coolidge would decide on accepting or rejecting the resignation which could resemble a pardon if accepted. Congressional allies press to support Mitchell while court rulings and retirement rules add to the uncertainty.
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Watts House
Mitchell
Colonel Id
OodSanetaf
White House
Coolidge
House
Guardia
New York
Blanton
Texas
Reid
Illinois
War
Navy Departments
Washington
Army
President Coolidge
Debate Between Duke of Argyle and Inverchaplain Minister
Glasgow dispatch reports a bitter and public quarrel between the Duke of Argyle and Rev. J. S. Thompson over a missing font from Cairndow church said to be in Inverary. The Duke defends his innocence while Thompson vows penances and writes references to Lamont murders.
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Glasgow
Duke of Argyle
Scotland
Thompson
Inverchaplain
Cairndow
Inverary
Shurbbery
Kilmalow
France
Kinlochgoll
Lochgonhead
Lamont
Clair Campbell
Cespell
Campbell
Campbell Aeen
MacDonald
MacDougall
MacLean
MacCallieu
McKay
Swimmer Walter C. Breaks 200 Yard Back Record
Walter M. C. set a new 200 yards backstroke mark in 2 minutes 41-5, surpassing Johnny Weismuller of Chicago who held the 2 minute 43-5 record. The event took place on December 19.
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Eas
Walter M. C
A Aahel
Johnny Weismuller
Chicago
Greenwich player wins second tournament in a week
Mrs John D chcoenie of Greenwich defeats Mrs H H Wrack ham to win the finals of a Seaennants and five tournament, securing her second win in seven days.
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NS Eee
John D. Chcoenie
Greenwich
H. H. Wrackham
Kid Kaplan Retains Featherweight Title in Narrow Triumph
In Madison Square Garden Kaplan defeats Babe Herman to defend the world featherweight crown. Kaplan wins 11 of 15 rounds with Herman taking two and two even as Herman staggers and falls to the canvas twice. Preceding bouts see Jack Snyder beat Jimmie Sakamoto and Nick Quaterelli defeat Jones with Johnny Filucci beating Willie Maker.
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New York
Louis
Kid) Kaplan
Babe Herman
Madison Square Garen
Kaplan
Waterbury
Conn
Herman
Jack Snyder
Jimmie Sakamoto
Japan
Jones
Atlanta
Nick Quaterelli
Johnny Filucci
Willie Maker
Washington
Ten Hurt In Pennsylvani a Train Derailment Near Altoona
Ten people were injured in a derailed Pennsylvania train from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia near Bennington. The engine and a car overturned. Injured include the engineer, fireman, and eight passengers. A relief train carried nurses and doctors to Altoona Hospital.
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Altoona
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Bennington
Here
Altoona Hospital
Williiam Cle
Youngwood
Harry G. Paschell
Ffreman
Wilkensburg
Victor Joseph
Dayton
Ohio
John Billings
East Liberty
Max Schram
New York City
John Freeman
Denver
John Strayer
Barbour
Ben Hess
Clarence B. Pointer
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gallitzin
One More Way Of Swindling Is Revealed
A thief in Lexington Mississippi uses a fake story of shooting a mad dog to collect firearms. The caller arrives by car to farms, requests a gun, and then drives off, later heard firing a shot as a farewell.
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Lexington
Miss
Indicted Indiana Group Bonds Secured in Prohibition Case
Eighteen men convicted of conspiring to steal 80 000 dollars of pre war whiskey from the Jack Daniel distillery near St Louis are free on bonds of 5 000 to 10 000 dollars while five others remain jailed awaiting sentence set for December 30 in federal court. Prosecutors hail the case as a major victory in halting illegal whiskey traffic.
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Indianapolis
Ind
St. Louis
Central West
Arnold Hellmitch
Internal Revenue Collector
Missouri
Nat Goldstein
St. Louis County
Michael J. Kinney
William
Michael J. Whalen
William Lucking
George R. Landon
Cincinnati
Don H. Robison
Chicago
George Remus
Remus
Internal Revenue Office
St. Céris
Imogene Remus
Cincinnatian
Lfe
Igch
Baptist Women Elect Officers at Way Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society at Way Baptist Church elected officers for the coming year. Elected were President Mrs. E. J. McAuley, Vice-President Mrs. C. B. Arendall, Secretary Mrs. Fred Hayes, Librarian Mrs. Wiis, Treasurer Mrs. Tilden Perry, and Circle leaders Mrs. J. A. Ker, Mrs. O. E. Taylor, and Mrs. Ollie Davis among others.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the
Uphin Way Baptist Church
E. 3. McAuley
C. B. Arendall
Secr
Ly Phag
Freight Tonnage Report Optimistic Says Age Editorial
The Age editorial in Chicago notes September set a record for freight ton miles, with October surpassing any 31 day month. It credits recent investment in facilities and reduced surplus rail capacity for improved traffic, contrasting postwar times with prewar levels. It mentions a scraper plow repurposed for gutter cleaning in street work and reports 29 deaths and 86 injuries in a November lake disaster.
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Chicago
Crimson Tide to Leave for Coast Today
The University of Alabama football team departs Tuscaloosa for the Pacific coast in two elevens. Led by coach Wallace Wade the squad, in top condition, will practice at Grand Canyon en route to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl against Washington University.
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Tuscaloosba
Ala
University of Alabama
Pacific Coast
Pasadena
Golden Tide
Washington University
Grand Canyon
Senate Considers House Tax Bill Amid Uncertain Path
The House passed a $325 million tax reduction bill by 89 to 2. It would cut income tax rates and raise personal exemptions, while repealing the publicity for tax returns and gift tax. Senate leaders plan quick action after January 4, with strong party-line opposition from Rep Rainey.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Smoot
Senate Finance Commiittes
Tlttee
House
Tnort
Presid Coolidge
Rainey
Sinois
Utah
Ways and Means Committee
Rickard Denies Interest in Paris Boxing Firm Manitot
New York reports Tex Rickard denied today that he had acquired any stake in the Paris pugilistic organization Manitot. The statement clarifies Rickard’s involvement amid reports linking him to the French firm.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Manitot
Paris
Nineteen Names Dropped From Voter List in Mobile
The Mobile County Board of Registrars listed nineteen names dropped from the voters roll after notices to show cause why they should not be stricken. The list includes several convicted in national prohibition violations and J. G. Cleveland, a former revenue official serving a term related to a killing.
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Mobile
Th Board of Registrars
J. G. Cleveland
Board of Revenue
Canon
Scoete Lossing
Wirtaseene
Aon Mee & Evoy
J. G. Clevas
Jaehome Erkan’ Srey Ieee
Bhanaeenk
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Board of Review
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Parson
Burg
Emile Herpin
Dauphin Street
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Tom
Roche Jas
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Franklin Sts
Matt and
Jeff
Maree
A. Suckee
Bud Fisher
Donal
Matt
Kid Kaplan
Hermann
Indiana Group
Baptist
Neste Lake
Constantinople
Crimson Tide
Lower House
Rickard
E. Levine
Martin Werneth
Ofliamson
Charles Howell, Peres
Joe Horton
P. H. Kearns
Clarence Hall
S. Joachim ST
Bonar, Fitzpatrick, Muell
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