House Members Flay The Court Mitchell Case
Washington December 19 AP House members denounce the Mitchell court martial verdict as unfair and harsh. Representative Tillman attacks the process and calls for mitigation or quashing the sentence while Representative Black introduces a resolution to restore Colonel Mitchell’s rank and defend officers’ information access.
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Mitchell
Washington
Tillman
Arkansas
America
Representative Black
New York
Congress
Tribute to Dead Boxer Battling Siki in New York
The body of Battling Siki lies in a Christian cemetery vault awaiting shipment to France after his murder in Hell's Kitchen. Moslem pallbearers and Abyssinian Church Pastor Powell lead services praising the fighter who won the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. Mrs. Louis Phal attends. homicide squad members search for clues amid 3,000 mourners and eight floral tributes.
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New York
Siki
France
Powell
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Africa
Turkey
Louis Phal
Hell's Kitchen
Hicks Buried by the Quakers in Westbury service
Quaker funeral services were held at the Society of Friends church in Westbury Long Island for Frederick Hicks a flier property custodian who died in Washington Monday Charles D Hilles former GOP chairman and ex Senator William Calder attended Archibald Smith principal of Friends Academy Locust Valley led the rites and Hicks ashes were interred in the Friends cemetery
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New York
Society of Friends
Westbury
L. S
Frederick (. Hicks
Washington
Charles D. Hilles
Republican National Committee
United States
William Calder
Archibald Smith
Friends Academy
Locust Valley
Hicks
Friends’ Cemetery
Six Colorado Banks Fail In Three Days
The First National Bank of Rifle Colorado with capital 25000 and resources about 200000 closed its doors on the initiative of its directors. It is the sixth Colorado bank to close in three days, the first five being Denver suburban banks.
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Denver
Colo
First National Bank of Rifle
L. K. Roberta
National Bank Examiner
Colorado
Snow in Ogden ushers in first ground cover since election day
Ogden Utah reports a light snowfall after rain with about one inch on the ground this morning. The forecast suggests more snow to come as temperatures reach 32 degrees at six this evening, compared with 17 degrees below a year ago.
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Ogden
Utah
Value of Idaho Crops for 1925
Idaho's agricultural value for 1925 is estimated at 230 million dollars, with potatoes contributing over 24 million and poultry products showing the only decrease. The figure comes from the state department of agriculture and reflects the year's crop performance in Idaho.
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Boise
Idaho
State Department of Agriculture
Boulder canyon dam plan blocked by river compacts debate
Washington witnesses urge delaying federal aid until the seven states signing the Colorado River compact agree on water division. L Ward Bannister says upper basin fears fairness, while Sen. Ashurst condemns bribes. Attorney Generals Boatwright and Howell testify. Harry Chandler defends a high or low dam stance tied to Los Angeles Times interests.
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Washington
Boulder Canyon
Colorado River
Senate Committee On Irrigation and Reclamation
L. Ward Bannister
Denver
Bannister
Howell
Wyoming
Harry Chandler
The
Los Angeles Times
California
Chandler
Demand for Presidential Action on Anthracite Strike
Washington January 19 AP Rep Black Democrat of New York demands that President Coolidge act to resolve the emergency caused by the anthracite strike. He argues no new legislation is needed, while Teadway a Republican of Massachusetts blames Congress for not heeding the president. Oldfield a Democrat of Arkansas proposes repealing the Canadian bituminous coal tariff as relief.
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Washington
Dee
Coolidge
House
Representative Black
New York
Black
Mitchell
Representative Teadway
Massachusetts
Berlenbach Seeks Heavyweight Title Move
New York AP dispatch reports Paul Berlenbach faces weight-limit trouble as he eyes the heavyweight crown held by Jack Dempsey. Manager Dan Hickey says Berlenbach plans a vigorous heavyweights campaign after a light heavyweight title defense against Harry Greb.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Paul Berlenbach
Dan Hickey
Berlenbach
King Solomon
Panama
Hickey
Harry Greb
Milwaukee capitalist Frank J. Kipp dies at 68
Frank J. Kipp 68, a Milwaukee financier and retired banker, died at home after a long illness. His primary interest was mining, owning substantial stock in Heela Mining. He held roles as director of Old Line Life Insurance, Heels Tend and Silver Mining in Wallace Idaho, and vice president of Northwestern Lithographing. He also served as director of Milwaukee Guaranty Title and Abstract and the Savings and Investment association.
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Milwaukee
Frank J. Kipp
German Unemployment Relief Figures Rise Past Six Hundred Thousand
Berlin reports more than 650000 unemployed receive public relief. The count rose from 473000 on November 1 to 664000 at the present time according to yesterday’s official announcement.
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Berlin
Germany
Duck Hunter Narrowly Escapes on Snake River
R W Brown of Jerome Idaho survived a capsizing on the Snake River when a storm swept his boat. He clung to the overturned craft and was carried to shore by the current as friends attempted a horse and then a raft rescue.
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Boise
R. W. Brown
Jerome
Idaho
Snake River
Brown
Mr. Brown
Trotzky Is Due For Comeback
Moscow reports that the Russian communist party congress will tackle grain export failure and textile shortages as major economic issues. Rumors say Leon Trotzky may return to the political bureau, with speculation Stalin could ally with him to steer party and state affairs.
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Moscow
Russian Communist Party
Leon Trotzky
War Department
Supreme Economic Council
Trotzky
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Stalin
Russia
Queer Land Rush Foods at Los Angeles Land Office
In Los Angeles a six hour rush by 390 men and women on the land office led to the acceptance of filing fees for homestead applications on land near Redondo and San Pedro, part of neho Los Palos Verdes. Each acceptance was followed by a rejection to allow appeals to the general land office in Washington while officials promised an investigation.
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Los Angeles
Redondo
San Pedro
United States Land Office
Neho Los Palos Verdes
General Land Office
Ashington
Mexico Senate approves foreign ownership land law bill
The senate passed the government bill regulating land water and mineral ownership by foreigners with several minor amendments. The measure now returns to the chamber of deputies for concurrence on the amendments.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Chamber of
Holdups Picked Out Wrong Man
Washington police report a 51 year old Black department store messenger Andrew Beckett foiled a robbery. He wrestled a weapon from a robber and struck him, then shot two assailants as they fled in a car, seriously wounding one.
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Washington
Andrew Beckett
North Dakota Forms Farmer Labor Third Party
A North Dakota meeting formed the Farmer-Labor party as a third party for the 1926 campaign. The skeleton group aims to adopt state and national platforms and launch a ticket, with a February Nonpartisan league convention shaping future support. Roy Frazier notes a likely split between leagues. lawmakers advise against the move.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Farmer-Labor Party
Nonpartisan League
League
Farmer-Labor
Roy Frazier
Republican State Committee
Leagues
Nonpartisan League Executive Committee
Marier Labor
Lyon J. Frazier
Sinclair
Turkey Shoot at Pocatello Trapgrounds Sunday
The Pocatello Trapshooting association will hold a turkey shoot Sunday at 9 am open to the public. Duck hunters may return in time for late trap events with many prizes for shooters at both traps and stationary targets near the old tourist park on the highway by Alameda.
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Pocatello Trapshooting Association
Alameda
Coolidge Hosts Colonel House Amid League Talks
Washington dispatch reports Colonel E M House, long time Wilson confidant and Versailles league figure, visiting the White House. He met Secretary Kellogg and drew comment as Coolidge weighs disarmament plans and world court opposition grows. House declined to comment on current events.
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Washington
E. M. House
Wilson
Versailles
Colonel House
White House
Coolidge
State Department
Kellogg
Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Colonel Mouse
League of Rations
World Court
Test Aviator Blown to Sea Near Massachusetts Coast
Lieutenant Fred H. Decker naval aviator and Wright Aeronautical test pilot battled a 100 mile northwest gale at 16 000 feet losing bearings before landing in a marshy field near Kingston after drifting 175 miles at sea. He is hospitalized for treatment with facial injuries and eye damage expected to require extended care.
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Flymouth
Mass
Fred H. Decker
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Decker
Martha’s Vineyard
New Bedford
Kingston
Filling Stations Closed In Kentucky And Texas
Jackson Mississippi December report says Standard Oil Kentucky and Texas Company filling stations closed today in pending injunction by Attorney General Knox to force gasoline sales at 16 cents a gallon including state tax. Managers ordered indefinite shutdowns.
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Jackson
Miss
Pilling Staimos
Standard Oil Company of
Kentucky
Texas Company
Geveral Knox
Valentini Dead in Berlin at 71
Professor Rudolph Von Valentini age 71 former chief of William's civil cabinet died in Hamelin Prussia after illness. Ancient public servant and notable figure for his long service in government circles. His death is reported by AP from Berlin.
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Berlin
Rudolph von Valentini
Mrugeree William
Prussia
Hamelin
Husbands Missing in London Census Figures
London statistics from the London county council show 11 998 husbands missing in the area. The figures reveal 877 208 married women excluding widows and 865 300 married men in the council's jurisdiction.
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London
London County Council
Noted writer remembers Eve monument in Fountain Inn yard
Greenville December note reports Robert Quillen a noted newspaper photographer and humorist has erected a monument in his Fountain Inn yard to Eve the first woman. He describes Eve as a distant relative and the first lady of the land while neighbors react with disbelief at the unusual tribute.
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Greenville
D. C
Robert Quillen
Fountain Inn
Eve
Quillon
Quillen
The
Fountain Inn Tribune
Baltimore
John C. Brady
Adam
Ropley’s Lane
Philadelphia Road
France Unveils Planned 10 Billion Franc Loan Fund
Paris reports a embryonic plan from northern business leaders to raise a 10 billion franc loan guaranteed by a 10 percent turnover levy on major industry. The proposal aims to form an autonomous amortization fund under government control as France faces a 1.5 billion franc budget deficit despite 4 billion francs in new taxes passed December 4.
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Paris
France
Doumer
Chamber of Deputies Finance Committee
Animal tests show progress against livestock threats
Washington reports the annual Mohler bureau findings detailing declines in disease prevalence. Foot and mouth outbreaks hit California and Texas while European fowl pest affected nine states. Over 7 million livestock tested for tuberculosis with 3.1 percent condemned. hog cholera unusually low.
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Washington
John KR. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
California
Texas
Portland Terminal for Intercoastal Service Planned
Portland becomes Pacific coast terminal of a new intercoastal service from Philadelphia to be run by the Quaker line on a fortnightly schedule calling at Los Angeles and San Francisco. General freight moves westbound while eastbound cargo consists of lumber from the Willamette and Columbia river districts for the Delaware river territory.
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Portland
Pacific Coast
Philadelphian
Quaker Line
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Columbia Pacific Shipping Company
Williamette
Columbia River
Delaware River Territory
Rubber price manipulation probe urged by house panel
A house resolution calls for an investigation into alleged crude rubber price manipulation by British colonial governments. The resolution names December 12 as a key date on the program and notes the need for armaless status day discussions.
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Hegge
Senate Faces Delicate Path On $325 Million Tax Bill
Washington December 19 AP reports the $325 million tax cut bill moves to the Senate for study after House passage 390 to 25. Key changes raise personal exemptions to 1500 single and 3500 married, cut maximum surtax to 20 percent, and adjust rates on income. Debates include restoring publicity of tax returns and raising inheritance rates.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
House
Rainey
Illinois
Lower Death Rate in Navy in 1924
Washington reports lower sickness in the navy in 1924 than any year since World War I, with a disease death rate of 1.78 per 1 000. Rear Admiral E R Stitt, surgeon general, notes only 1922 had a lower rate, and there were no typhoid or paratyphoid deaths. Pneumonia caused 33 deaths in 1924, up from 29 in 1922.
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Washington
Navy
E. R. Stitt
Impeachment Step Begun Against Judge English
The judiciary committee of the house considers impeachment of Federal Judge George W. English of the Eastern Illinois district after a special committee found him guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors. The report, based on summer hearings in St. Louis, awaits house action on approval and initiation of impeachment.
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Washington
George W. English
Illinois
Judiciary Committee
House
St. Louis
English
Senate
Bank in Mason City Closes After Run Depletes Deposits
Security National bank failed to open after the board of directors ordered closure following an early week deposit run that drained available cash, making continued operation unwise.
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Mason City
Desa 18
Security National Bank
Miners Ready to Resume Talks on Peace Proposal
United Mine Workers notified anthracite mayors that talks with operators will resume on a day to be set, contingent on using Governor Pinchot’s peace proposal as the basis for discussion.
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Philadelphia
United Mine Workers Today
Pinchot
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