Pardoned bank forger links governor's son to payoff
Topeka Kansas January 10 AP a sensational charge marring the Davis administration alleges Richard G Davis son of Governor Jonathan M Davis accepted 1250 dollars and delivered a pardon to Jed W Pollman former bank president and convicted forger Pollman and associates set a trap with a Kansas City Journal detailing payments and the governor denying culpability claiming frame up by political enemies The governor said his son was inveigled to accept the money and returned it after realizing the trap Pollman said he had involved Glenn A Davis in parole efforts and sought clemency for murder convict. the story continues on page five.
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Rome Faces Factional Struggle as Deputies Reopen
In Rome on January 10, the fascist foes clash with authorities while a weekend calm returns. Mussolini stays in his room directing policy from the Chigi, Aventine deputies rush to reassemble for Monday’s parliamentary session, with many already in the city and more expected to reach full representation. Separately, a volcanic eruption near the northern crater was clearly seen from Caer, leaving observers astonished.
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Ain
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Russian Claims New Method of Treating Cancer
In Leningrad on January 10, Dr Molotkoff of the Neurological Academy announces a new cancer treatment. The method cuts the nerve leading to the cancer, which he says plays a vital part in all cases. He claims the approach will also heal gangrene and inflammatory bone marrow conditions.
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Molotkoff
Neurological Academy
Gun Elevation Proposal Declared Dead by White House
Washington reports that congressional moves to elevate turret guns on capital ships are effectively halted as President Coolidge opposes changes that would breach arms limitation goals. Senate and House naval committees hold action, citing administration opposition and Britain’s view of treaty violations. Japan and the United States agree on permissibility, but the White House stance prevails.
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House
Hughes
House Naval Committee
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Italian upheaval forces Rome film crew home from Rome
Hollywood producers announce that filming in Rome is halted due to political upheaval and city disturbances. Censorship of telegraph and cable hampers communication with directors, so unfinished scenes will be completed in Hollywood's quieter hills instead.
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Seven Hills of
Weather outlook for week in northern Rocky Mountain and plateau
Washington January 10 AP previews the week ahead with scattered snow in the first half and mostly fair conditions later. Temperatures stay below normal through the week with notably colder spells toward the end.
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Plateau
Radio Jazz King Incorporates In New York
Vincent Lopez, noted New York jazz figure, has incorporated his enterprise for 200000 dollars. He aims to standardize music so it can be bought like a bottle of ketchup and plans to broadcast via radio proxy.
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Vincent Lopez
Lopez
Weather Outlook: Fall in South, Snow Possible North West
The forecast calls for generally fall conditions in the south with unsettled weather in the northern part. Snow is likely in the northwest tonight and Sunday, while the western region remains not too cold tonight.
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North West
Bannock County Fares Well In Committee Appointments
Official records from baseball commissioner K M Landis on the 1924 Giant bribery inquiry reveal no evidence against any baseball officials. The stenographic record shows only Cozy Dolan and Jimmy O Connell implicated, with Landis noting O Connell’s confession justified his ban.
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Chicago
K. M. Landis
New York Giants
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Cozy Dolan
Giant
Jimmy O’connell
O’connell
O'Connell
Dolan
Lindley Loses Removal Fight at Kansas University
Topeka report states Chancellor E H Lindley of the University of Kansas lost his final bid to block removal by the state board of administration. The state supreme court upheld the board’s authority and declined to issue an injunction blocking Lindley’s dismissal. Lindley previously served as president of the Moscow Idaho campus.
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Idaho
Griffith Estate Sold for 700000 in Mamaroneck
David W. Griffith motion picture producer sold his 32 acre estate studios in Mamaroneck for 700000 to E W Hammons of New Rochelle. Hammons plans to develop the property into a residential district. The estate formerly belonged to railroad magnate James Flagler.
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James Flagler
Boy Ordered to Write Eulogy 500 Times for Dog Cruelty
In Houston on January 10 a 13 year old boy found guilty of cruelty to a dog was ordered by Juvenile Judge Chester H. Bryan to write West s eulogy of a dog 500 times. The boy was to be spanked by his father as a consequence.
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Tex
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West
Lewis cancels European tour plans for Chicago date not specified
AP reports Ed Strangler Lewis cancelled his European tour. Billy Sandow, former champion manager, said the cancellation came from Kansas City. The wrestler was scheduled to sail in January but the exact date and details are unclear.
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Billy Sandew
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Kansas high court outlaws Ku Klux Klan in Kansas
The Kansas supreme court ruled the Ku Klux Klan must be ousted as a profit making entity. The decision upholds the attorney general’s claim that the Klan needed state authorization to operate as a corporation. The ruling affects the Klan’s status across Kansas.
Federal judge may be woman in Northern California
Washington January 10 AP Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt assistant attorney general is under consideration for the northern California federal court vacancy. Her nomination would make the first woman sit as a federal judge though California congressmen show disagreement and some support from Chief Justice Meyer and others. Willebrandt avoided comment beyond saying the prospect would be gratifying.
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Mabel
Walker Willebrandt
Federal
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Congress
White House
Shortridge
A. F. Sture
Meyer
Supreme Court of California
Willebrandt
State Legislature Adjourns After Brief Session
Boise January 10. Senate met briefly and heard committee assignments. House bill 4 to set March 15 as license collection date while fees adjust passed the Senate unanimously. Fuld of Blaine and Fairman of Jerome asked a $6000 appropriation for the Boise Salvation Army Rescue Home. Both houses adjourned until Monday morning.
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Senate
Fairman
Jerome County
Fuld
Blaine
German Merchant Iliam Hinzpeter Killed Near Puebla
Four military columns pursue bandits after the murder of German merchant and farmer Iliam Hinzpeter at the San Bartolo ranch near Puebla. German consul demands punishment. postmortem shows Mauser rifles used. Hinzpeter’s son aged 12 hid as attackers moved to Texmalucan area.
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Iliam Hinzpeter
San Bartolo Ranch
Puebla City
Hinzpeter
San Miguel
Puebla
San Martin
Texmalucan
Rosalie Evans
Actual condition of clearing banks week deficit rises large
New York January 10 The weekly report on clearing house banks and trust companies shows a reserve deficit of 23 511 670 dollars a drop of 20 406 106 from the preceding week.
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New York
Family Tragedy in Rockford Husband Kills Wife Thenself
J. K. Vandorfy aged 65 shot his wife through the head and then killed himself in the temple at the home of E. H. Conrad in Rockford Illinois. Vandorfy had visited his wife several times recently seeking reconciliation.
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Ills
J. K. Vandorfy
Seymour
Iowa
E. H. Conrad
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Idaho Wool Men Plan Grand Champion Mutton Feast
Idaho Wool Growers meeting in Boise January 12 and 18 will partake of mutton bought at a record $1.05 a pound on the hoof. The grand champion fat wether from Thousand Springs farm Wendell Ida shown at Ogden stock show by Mrs Minnie Miller will be served. The event follows the grand champion Hampshire of the Chicago international show.
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Ida
Hampshire
Bill Carries Appropriation For Bureaus
Washington report states a bill from the house appropriations committee carries 405700 for the veterans bureau and 2330000 for the shipping board within a total 452,349,617. It details funding for Coolidge and executive costs, plus allocations for the federal agencies including the civil service commission and interstate commerce commission. The measure notes reductions in veterans bureau salaries and vocational rehabilitation and cites a cut in shipping board fleet operation funds.
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Continuance Granted in Klan Case Involving Kidnapping
In Denver Colorado juvenile court Judge Ben B Lindsey grants a continuance to January 20 for Dr John Galen Locke grand dragon of the Colorado realm of the Ku Klux Klan to plead to kidnapping and conspiracy charges. The case centers on an alleged forced marriage of Keith Boehm aged 19 to Mae Nash in Locke’s office last Tuesday night.
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Colo
Jam
Keith Boehm
Mae Nash
John Galen Locke
Colorado
Ben B. Lindsey
Radio fails in rescue work of mine disasters
Washington report details experiments by the Bureau of Mines showing radio as a means of communication between entombed miners and surface rescue teams is impracticable. High power gear needed to reach 1,000 to 2,000 feet through rock is bulky fragile and inapplicable, though some promise exists in wired wireless or radio using long metallic conductors.
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Interior Department
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Papa Taameeboo
Warren Favored for Attorney General Amid Stone Nomination
Washington Jan 10 AP Indications grew that Charles B Warren of Michigan would be chosen by President Coolidge for attorney general The hurdle remains whether Warren would accept and allow nomination to the Senate to succeed Stone who was named to the Supreme Court Opposition to Stones appointment surfaced as a court records file about his prior work in the J P Morgan estate was opened by James A Owenby Boulder Colo delaying sub committee action and complicating Monday’s full committee vote
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Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Eolidge
Warren
Senate
Stone
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary
Charles B. Ae
Groesbeck
Coolidge
James M. Beck
Pennsylvania
William J. Donovan
New York
Rugg
Massachusetts Supreme Court
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Patica
J. P. Morgan
James A. Owenby
Boulder
Colo
Sterling
Earth tremor lightly felt in Los Angeles area
A minor earthquake was felt in Los Angeles and surrounding towns at 10 15 this morning lasting 15 to 30 seconds. No damage was reported.
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British battleships Nelson and Rodney redefine dreadnaught era
London reports the Nelson and Rodney designs under the Washington treaty are revolutionary. The ships combine floating fortress and aeronautical roles with nine 16 inch guns in triple turrets, no stern guns, and an extensive range. They feature new armor distribution and onboard flying corps, signaling a radical shift in battleship design.
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Rodney
Great Britain
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