Oil magnate to fight indictment in Harding era probe
Washington April 1 AP The oil magnate Jake Hamon former Republican national committeeman for Oklahoma faces probe before the oil committee. Witnesses say Hamon spent about 105000 to back his interests while denying cabinet plans and alleging others funded the Harding bid and party factions. The hearing resumes awaiting Vince Thompson and new subpoenas.
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Washington
Jake Amon
Republican National
Oklahoma
Oil Committee
Senator Walsh
Montana
J. E. Dyche
Hannon
National Committee
Hamon
al Jennings
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Warren G. Harding
Chicago
Dowie
Vince Thompson
Thecan National Committee
Tax Reduction Bill Assured by Senate Chairman Smoot
Washington April 1 Congress will enact a tax reductions measure before it adjourns. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Smoot declared the country will see a tax reduction law this session. He denied any filibuster or delay and said the committee aims to report the revenue bill next week after completing its Saturday work.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Smoot
Robinson
Arkansas
Coolidge
Finance Committee
Treasury
House
Electricians to Convene in Salt Lake
Salt Lake City prepares for the annual general education convention of the Rocky Mountain Electrical Cooperatives league with about 400 electrical workers from the Rocky Mountain states expected next Friday.
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Salt Lake, No. 1
Rocky Mountain States
Rocky Mountain Electrical Cooperatives League
Cost Him Fifty for Getting Sassy
Los Angeles April 1 motion picture director Eric Von Stroheim was fined $50 for contempt of court during testimony over alimony. He interrupted by counsel and allegedly reacted with threats. The judge deemed the $50 fine sufficient and adjourned.
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Los Angeles
Eric von Stroheim
May von Stroheim
Ludendorff Acquitted in Bavarian Treason Trial
General Erich Ludendorff was acquitted today of treason for the Beer Cellar Putsch. Adolf Hitler and Chief of Police Poehner were convicted and sentenced to five years in prison and fined 200 gold marks. The trial, held in Munich, featured closed sessions and strong nationalist sentiment.
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Munich
Bavaria
Erich Ludendorff
Adolph Hitler
Poehner
Weber
Kriebel
Hitler
Frisch
Rohm
Henry Purnet
Ludendorff
Valhalla
Tannenburg
Burgerbrau Kellar
France
Ber
Business Outlook Growing Better
Reports of favorable conditions at the opening of a new season of business activity were presented to President Lee and his cabinet. Secretary Dover said the steel industry was improving and building permits for spring and summer were higher than a year ago. The president anticipated broader business momentum once the tax bill passes Congress and a Melion plan model might speed improvements within a month or six weeks.
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Washington
Lee
Dover
Congress
April Fool Day Weather Pranks Hit Capitol
Washington reports a rare prank day with thunder lightning and snow as slushy streets hamper traffic. The storm echoes the 1909 blizzard in its odd mix of conditions and disruption.
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Washington
Former Austrian Archduke Dies in New York After Years in Hiding
Johann Salvator, who vanished from the Austrian court in 1883 and was long believed dead in a shipwreck, died in a Bronx hospital. New York records list him as the former archduke despite decades of conflicting death reports. Dr. John Grimley confirmed the patient’s archduke knowledge, while society photographer Mrs. Charles H. Fairchild said he had disclosed his identity to her.
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New York
Johann Salvator
Bronx
New York City
John Grimley
Egaid
C. N. Orlow
Charles H. Fairchild
Vienna
Franz Joseph
Kidnapping Plot Frustrated In Denver Case
Denver police hunt for a well dressed gray haired man suspected of planning to abduct the two children of Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes who recently divorced millionaire husband W E D Stokes The school principal reported the man loitering near the school and asking pupils to identify the Stokes children An armed guard guards the children and a neighborhood search failed to find the stranger after he was seen near the Stokes home
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Denver
Helen Elwood Stokes
W. E. D. Stokes
Stokes
Bozek stars as Manchester tops Boise in interscholastic clash
University of Chicago interscholastic final saw Manchester beating Boise 28 to 19. Bozek scored 19 points, while Boise’s Robinson led scoring for his team. Fiorence defeated Medford 27 to 25 on a late winning shot by Eether.
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Chicago
Manchester
N. H
High
Boise
Idaho
University of Chicago
Bozek
Robinson
Fiorence
Miss
Medford
Ore
Eether
Florence
Indian Land Trials Stopped by Daugherty
In Oklahoma a fraud case against George L. Miller and four associates involves 10 000 acres valued at 50 an acre. Attorney General Daugherty intervened to grant a continuance to the full term of court and later personally influenced actions amid the Miller brothers pleas of guilty and fines. The Daugherty committee will review DOJ files for letters bearing his signature.
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Washington
Miller Brothers
Oklahoma
Senate
Daugherty
TH. M. Peck
Westerhema District
Peck
Guthrie
Harrold
George L. Miller
Department of the Interior
Department of Justice
Pevience
United States’ Attorneys Office
Native Sons May Be Dipped In Quarantine Fight
Western state livestock representatives met in Salt Lake City to adopt uniform quarantine rules against California foot and mouth disease. Morning talks centered on proposed regulations including human disinfection, with another session expected. Dr. A J Webb opened the conference. Dr. F E Murray warned the disease could devastate Utah’s $100 million livestock industry.
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Salt Lake City
California
A. J. Webb
Utah
F. E. Murray
Intermountain Division
Bureau of Animal Industry
Murray
Japan restores import duties on most goods after quake
Tokio reports duties on most commodities that entered Japan duty free or at reduced rates since the September earthquake will revert to the normal schedule today. A few reconstruction necessities stay on the free list temporarily, but officials expect a gradual return toward normal conditions and tariff restoration.
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Tokio
Japan
Presidents aide urged support for McNary-Haugen relief bill
Washington April 1 AFP reports Henetor Cummins of Iowa urged President Couns to back fast senate consideration of the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill before bonus and immigration legislation. The president’s stance remained unclear.
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Washington
AFP
Couns
Henetor Cummins Publican
Iowa
Senate
Typhoid Claims Several Victims in Portland
Three persons are dead and ten others ill in Portland from typhoid fever traced to an infected milk route. Victims include Edward Posankeff, Mrs Colene Chetfield, and Mrs Mil Gred Hoesack, all linked to the same dairy line.
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Portland
Health Department
Edward Posankeff
Colene Chetfield
Mil G
Red Hoesack
Painted Salmon Not in Violation
Washington reports that painted salmon will not be banned if the fish has not been colored to disguise inferior quality. Pure food officials say harmless dyeing to improve appearance without concealment is unlikely to violate the pure food law.
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Washington
Pure Food Service
Sinclair pleads not guilty to contempt in Senate case
Warry F. Sinclair, oil operator, pleads not guilty in District of Columbia supreme court and posts a $5,000 bond. He may withdraw plea and enter demurrer within ten days. He is represented by Martin W. Littleton and others. The episode follows Senate investigations and a statement by Senator Robington of Arkansas on delaying tactics.
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Washington
Warry F. Sinclair
United States Senate
District of Columbia
Robington
Arkansas
Senate
Robinson
Mellon
McKellar
Three Parties in Wisconsin Primary Vote Nears
Milwaukee dispatch notes Wisconsin primary voters will choose delegates to the Democratic Republican and Prohibition conventions. Republicans contest between Coolidge and La Follette. McAdoo and Smith loom in the Democratic column. Urban turnout expected heavy. storms hinder rural travel. Smith and McAdoo delegates seen in a tight race.
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Milwaukss
Ralph Wisconsinysin
Coolidge
Lafollette
McAdoo
Smith
Cadoo
Miller Named as Possible Attorney General Candidate
Washington reports President Coolidge weighing a new attorney general pick as Harry M. Daugherty resigns. Nathan L. Miller joins the field with Harland F. Stone, Frank L. Dietrich, and William S. Kenyon considered. Chief Justice Arthur Fuse viewed as unlikely. President aims for a high caliber candidate with strong character rather than regional balance.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Monner
Harry M. Daugherty
Nathan L. Miller
New York
Harland F. Btone
Columbia University School of Law
Frank 8. Dietrich
Idaho
Kenyon
Federal Court of Appeals
Arthur Fuse
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Thesident
Regon
Middle West
Nend
Lake Striven files Republican bid for US Senate nomination
Lake Striven has filed with the secretary of state his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator. He is the first Republican to file for the office.
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Lake Striven
Chee Eorge Ier
Len
Secretary of State
United States
Pole Line Road Approved by Bannock County Board of Commissioners
Bannock County officials approve a new eleven mile route to Fort Hall, replacing the Kilina road due to Ft Hall canal relocation. The plan splits costs: Bureau of Public Roads funds the reservation section, county 42 percent, state 58 percent outside, with completion outlined by Theodore Turner and others.
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Pocatello
Fort Hall
Bannock County Board of Commissioners
Gove Motor Company
Gould Street
County Infirmary
Pet Line
Ft. Hall
Kilina
Ft. Hall Canal
Fairview
Eagle
Fairviow
Bannock County
Angers
Chaisbine A
Theodore Turner
J. T. Young
P. B. Wilson
C. A. Engle
J. J. Ooer
J. B. Bistline
Robert Allen
J. M. Bistline
Wm. H. Donner
Ft. Hall Indian Reservation
Bureau of Public Roads
Engle
Furt Samii Canal
High Line Road
Bir
Department Budget Materially Cut Across Four Agencies
Washington April 1 AP Appropriations totaling 66 849 160 for the departments of state justice commerce and labor are reported to the house. The total is 2 150 13 more than last year but 254 343 less than budget estimates. State 14 958 649. Justice 21 364 893. Commerce 23 769 105. Labor 6 795 656.
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Washington
Departments of State, Justice
Commerce
Labor
House
Thenvent of Justice
Clary
Commerce Department
Labor Department
French franc takes a rise as rates hit new high
New York on April first reports settlements of snort interests due today pushed the French franc to a yearly high of 6.64 cents, up from 6.63 on March 24. The Belgian franc also reached a new high of 4.71.
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New York
Roosevelt All Set for Scrap
Auburn New York April 1 AP Theodore Roosevelt assistant of the navy says he will return to Washington after a banquet and a minor incident saying someone threw a wee at him and he wants to be there for the fight.
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Auburn
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
Washingtton
Washington
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