State enforcement officer faces court in assault case
James W. McClung state law enforcement officer was fined ten dollars or ten days for disorderly conduct and demanded a jury trial on an assault and battery charge. He allegedly dragged Luke Williams from a soft drink stand and searched the premises with a revolver. Williams, a Little Rock baseball player, testified to the confrontation and assault, while McClung claimed proper duty and denied pointing the gun. The case includes other related trials in the same session.
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James W. McClung
D. H. Edington
J. Tousell
Washington Avenue
Cottrell Street
Oakdale
Luke A. Williams
McClung
Mamie Tousell
Sona Ite
Miss Tougell
Luke Williams
Williams
Miss Tousell
Little Rock Ball Club
Tousell
St. Emanuel
Government Streets
Eslava
Tennessee
Broad
Hale
Alabama
Iva
McClungee
Conferees Prepare to Open Underwood Lease Bill Conference
Washington January 29 Conferees prepared to begin consideration of the Underwood bill providing for the lease of property with hope to finish the conference report in a few days Senate conferees were appointed yesterday and work was to start immediately Final action is expected next week with support from Senator Underwood and Senator Norris The conference lists include Keyes McKinley Kendrick and McKenna Morin and reps Morin of Pennsylvania and others Princess Chakir and Mrs Spreckels figure in unrelated notes from Alabama to Egypt and Beypt authorities A murder prosecution in Alabama involving Dr George Edwards continues with testimony about veronal and chloroform and expected to continue into the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood
Senate
McKenshtie
House
Alabama
Norris
Nebraska
Keyes
New Hampshire
McKinley
Illinois
Kendrick
Wyoming
Senate Agricultural Committee
McKenaie
Military Committee
Morin
Pennsylvania
Ppi
Bessemper
Ala
George T. Edwards
Fairfield
Arnie Dudley Edwards
Ce Ee Perry
Gwin
Binarés
Swandell
George Ross
Sense Counsely
Edwards
Oil shares rally as market opens on production drop
New York stock market opens with a vigorous rally in oil shares led by Pan American Phillips Union Oil of California and other major issues trading near 1923 highs. United States Steel rises to 127 3 4 as broader indices show little change. Cotton futures in New York steady for March May July October and December.
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New York
Pan American
Phillips
Union of California
United States Steel
New Orleans
Tug Alice Tows Dredge St Louis Tow En Route
The tug Alice of New Orleans arrived in port this morning from a race to Miami Florida with the dredge St Louis in tow. The dredge begins work on a contract job in Miami and the Alice is expected to proceed to her destination in the afternoon.
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Alice
New Orleans
Miami
Florida
St. Louis
Weather forecast for Mississippi and north frost risk
The forecast indicates cool conditions with frost risk in northern areas and lighter conditions elsewhere. Temperatures are expected to dip, prompting light frost in affected zones and milder readings further south.
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S and
Mississippi
Tannenbaum Escapes From Atlanta Prison
Jack Tannenbaum once posing as Irving Berlin and jailed for ten years in Atlanta has escaped. Police list his description, noting he used aliases Arthur E Miller and Ar thy E Miller, and was last seen in Mobile before transferring to Atlanta. He was known musician and exiled to a trans Atlantic liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tannenbaum
Irving Berlin
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Tannenbaum
Arthur E. Miller
Storey
E. J. Trusdale
Cawthon Hotel
Berlin
Rail line cuts lumber rates from Fort Smith to Mobile
The Gulf Mobile and Northern Railroad announced rate reductions on lumber shipments from all points between Fort Smith and Little Rock to Mobile, lowering charges from 386.12 cents to 33 cents. Creosote oil rates Mobile to Kansas City drop from 1.07 to 35 cents. An export rate to Mobile matching New Orleans from western points on beans, rice, canned goods and other commodities was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf, Mobile and
Northern Railroad
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Mobile
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Kansas City
Chamber
New Orleans
Smiddy to Remain as Irish Minister in Washington
Dublin reports there is no recall of Prof Timothy A Smiddy from his post as Irish Free State minister plenipotentiary in Washington. Government awaits his detailed explanation of the Sulgrave banquet incident and says it has no intention of abandoning Washington representation despite the event.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Timothy A. Smiddy
Washington
Ireland
London Dispatch
Westminster Gazette
Smiddy
Sulgrave
Free State
L N Supervisor Injured In Mississippi Railroad Crash
C W Madison 72 Bay St. Louis Miss track supervisor for Louisville and Nashville Railroad in critical condition after an electric motor car crash near Chef Menteur. Frank Mecaise 25 Lakeshore Miss assistant suffered minor injuries. both were assisted by railroad doctors and nurses aboard a special train to New Orleans.
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New Orleans
International News Service
C. W. Madison
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Entericw
Chef Menteur
Ison
Frank Mecaise
Madison
Lakeshore
De Valera Says Free State Tottering In Dublin Speech
Eamon de Valera, leader of the republicans, declared in a speech in Dublin that the Irish Free State was tottering and that only complete reunification could restore stability and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Valera
Dublin
Eamonn Fe. Beelera
Republicans
Tug Lytle Off Dock After Repairs Made
The tug Harry G. Lytle of Gulf Towing and Wrecking Co came off the Todd Drydock yesterday after its rudder was repaired. The vessel had been at the docks for several days.
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Lytle
Harry G. Lytle
The
Gulf Towing and Wrecking Cam
Todd Drydock and Phuilding Company
Unification Plan Outlined At House Military Hearing
At hearings on unifying army and navy air services a single department plan is presented. Rear Admiral Hilary F. Jones leads the argument with Major General LeJeune and Rear Admiral Moffett among the board members. Secretary Wilbur cites President Coolidge opposition. Brigadier General Mitchel comments on bombs impact on capital ships.
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Department
Aatey
Army
Navy Air Services
House Military Committee
Hilary F. Jones
LeJeune
Marine Corps
Moffett
Naval Air Service
Wilbur
Coolidge
Air Service
Asquith Denies He Will Quit Liberal Leader Post
London January 29 The Associated Press reports rumors that former Prime Minister Asquith would step aside as Liberal leader for David Lloyd George. At the Liberal convention he stated he had not resigned, speaking in his capacity as leader. Lloyd George also made clear he did not seek the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Asquith
Liberal Party
David Lloyd George
Lloyd George
Earl of
Oxford
Atlanta Traveling Men Die in Wreck
The bodies of E. H. Priest and William H. Shoemaker, Atlanta traveling salesmen, were being held by the R. A. Pond Undertaking Co. after a nighttime automobile wreck seven miles south of St. Augustine Florida. Their car overturned on a sharp curve and plunged into a pond, pinning them beneath the vehicle until rescue.
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ST. Augustine
Fle
International News Service
E. H. Priest
William H. Shoemaker
Atlanta
Here
R. A. Pond Undertaking Company
Earth Shocks Hit Vera Cruz Linked to Popocatepetl
Reports from Vera Cruz say violent earth shocks were felt in several towns with no casualties or damage reported. Seismological officials tie the quakes to renewed Popocatepetl activity and warn residents of possible repeats of the 1920 disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Popocatepetl
Seaman's body found washed ashore in Miami Beach
Early beachgoers on Miami Beach spotted a decomposed seaman's body in a yellow sou'wester and hip boots, found drifting near shore. Authorities suspected it might be John Lindgien, a fisherman drowned in Government Cut, with the body carried out to sea by strong undertow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Miami Beach
John Lindgien
Lindgien
Explosion intended to kill wife ends in man's death
In Bristol Tennessee Fred Bennett 29 called his separated wife to a rear room and detonated dynamite hidden in his clothing. He died instantly while his wife was seriously injured but expected to recover. Authorities found wires and other parts of a crude infernal machine on his mangled remains. Part of the house was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
United Press
Fred Bennett
Bennett
Stone Faces Senate on Stone Nomination to Supreme Court
Senate debates Attorney General Stone's bid for the Supreme Court amid Wheeler case questions. Senator Walsh argues Stone's Wheeler actions rest on legal grounds, supported by many judiciary members who doubt the impact of Stone's testimony. A reconsid ered vote is set for Monday with documents expected, while Republicans push for quick confirmation amid mixed Senate support.
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Senate
Stone
Supreme Court
Burton K. Wheeler
Thomas J. Walsh
Wheeler
Montana
Walsh
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Bench
Quests
Passerict
Enincuraen
Fence Ter Iheerday
Governor Davis on Trial Today in Topeka
Arraignment of former Governor Jonathan M. Davis and ex-bank commissioner Carl J. Peterson on bribery charges tied to a pardon bid. Bond set at 1000 dollars each. Affidavit alleges Peterson solicited 2500 dollars for a pardon for Walter Grundy. Davis and his son await another bribery trial over a 1250 dollar pardon payoff.
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Topeka
Kan
Jonathan M. Davis
Carl J. Peterson
State Bank
State Attorney General’s Department
A. L.oswald
Hutchison
Peterson
Walter Grundy
Davis
Russell C. Davis
Young Davis
Fred W. Pollman
Plan Mooring Masts for Big Dirigibles
Dr Hugo Eckener head of Zeppelin works and ZR-3 commander discussed adopting a standard mooring mast to kick off international airship service. He said British acceptance could unite the world and ease restrictions on German airship construction, boosting international airship communication.
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London
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Works
Los Angeles
United States
Germany
Fever Threatens Ireland Regions As Relief Efforts Grow
Dublin reports fever outbreak threatens famine afflicted areas including Galway Donegal Connemara and Kerry counties. Authorities provide one meal a day as relief groups raise funds. Thank of Ireland contributes $19 000 toward relief and other organizations await donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
International News Service
Ireland
Galway
Donegal
Connemara
Kerry
Thank of Ireland
Kansas Wheat Girl Visits Washington on Kansas Day
Vida Watson 19, a Kansas farm family daughter from Turon, brings a bag of wheat to President Coolidge at the White House and meets Mrs Coolidge. Kansas hosts a Kansas Day luncheon at the Capitol with Senators Curtis and Capper. Wheat prices rise to a wartime high as the visit unfolds.
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Washington
Kansas
Vida Watson
Turon
Coolidge
Miss Watson
Ben 8. Paulen
Union
White House
Harding
Hutchinson
Kana
Capitol
Curtis and
Capper
London Watches Rise in American Wheat
London, Jan 29 The rise in American wheat prices causes anxiety in London as housewives await another loaf price increase. Flour also climbs with another shilling added to standard grade in London and two shillings outside the city. Dealers blame shortages in export countries except Australia amid higher demand from Russia Greece and Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Russia
Greece
Turkey
Spain
Storm Tossed Ship Arrives After 45 Mile Gale
The British steamship Port Augusta bound for Philadelphia with china clay limped into Lewes Delaware after a 15 days overdue voyage. Steering gear failed coal ran low and provisions were used as fuel. Captain Thomas Kippins said she would proceed once supplies are replenished.
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Lewes
Del
Auguta
Fowey
England
Philadelphia
Thomas Kippins
Tennessee Women Set Annual Meeting in Memphis
Mrs Flora M Gillentine president of the Tennessee Federation of Women’s Clubs announces the twenty-ninth annual federation meeting will be held in Memphis from April 29 to May 1. The event gathers clubwomen from across the state to discuss civic and social improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Flora M. Gillentine
Tennessee Federation of Women’s Cluts
Memphis
Gas fumes wipe out Scranton family of six
A gas leak in a Scranton duplex killed a family of six. Chris Tenant discovered the odor and found the bodies on both floors after attempting to rouse the Desino family. Doctors, ambulances, and police swarmed the scene as investigators sought blame. Eight line details trimmed to core facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Sc Ja
United Press
Chris Tenant
Margaret
Tina
Dogs of Far North Join in Death Race
Mush ing dogs raced against death as temperatures dropped to 58 degrees below zero. Teams from Enana to Nome carried diphtheria antitoxin from Dr. J. B. Beeson to reach far northern patients in time. Wild BI Shannon led a nine-dog split covering 60 miles in 12 hours on the first leg of the 1,000 mile trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
International News Service
Enana
Nome
J. B. Beeson
Livingston
Montana
Seatle
Washington
Strick
Freight schedules ordered cancelled by ICC
Washington January 29 Freight rate schedules for ocean and rail shipments from Atlantic seaboard regions to points west of the Mississippi River were ordered cancelled by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The proposed June 1924 increases of 10 to 30 percent on almost any commodity were halted pending investigation.
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Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Mippi River
Louisiana
Arkansas
Lahoma
Texas
Ores
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fortune Made by Woman in Wheat
A Chicago wheat market surge propels a female farmer to fame as experts, including James A Patten and Arthur Catten, exit the futures arena while public buyers rush in. Mrs Durant, owner of Model Craber Dairy Farm at Lake Bluff, hints at large profits and predicts further price gains, stressing farming as a business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Patten
Arthur Catten
Plant of Vicksburg Paper Destroyed Rebuilding Planned
Mississippis Vicksburg paper plant, largely destroyed by a Wednesday fire of undetermined origin, is to be rebuilt and re-equipped. Editor Dr G B Harmon announced temporary arrangements as crews assess damage to the press room on the third floor where flames spread to type machines. Debris and extent of destruction were still being evaluated.
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Ksburg
Miss
Drs G
Harmon
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J. D. Spreckels, Jr
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Tain Selyom Bey
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Mra
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Orleans
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