Irregular Ship Building Payments Exposed By Audit
Navy era audit figures reveal at least 100 million improperly paid to shipbuilders under the United States Shipping Board. Col E H Abadie cites serious irregularities linked to Bethlehem Shipbuilding and Charles Schwab, urging action for recovery. he says the audit will cost one million and cover firms with government contracts. He also notes undistributed charges totaling 300 million and claims his resignation was forced by a frame-up.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
E. H. Abadie
Walsh
Abadie
Bethlehem
Building Corporation
Chas. M. Schwab
Schwab
J. Connolly
Pacific Coast
Shipping Board
Prohibition Regulator Reforms Permit Approvals
Washington date January 20 Prohibition Commissioner Kramer ordered that all applications for new liquor wholesale permits or renewals and for manufacturing of alcoholic preparations require approval by state directors and supervising federal prohibition agents. A similar approval requirement for retail druggists permits will be issued soon.
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Washington
Kramer
Fleets Begin Joint Practice at Panama Canal
The United States Atlantic fleet and its seaplane division arrived at Colon Panama after a 700 mile Kingston to Bermuda flight with one forced landing. They plan to join the Pacific fleet at the canal entrance near January 22 and remain until January 28 before heading to California and Valparaiso. The two fleets will reconvene February 6 for maneuvers near Pauphaneution.
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Colon
Panama
United States Atlantic Fleet
Guantanamo
Rng
Kingston
Yiffence Ieland
Thorsienrantan
Serrano Bay
I Tender
Sandpiper
aePlads
Calfornia
Valparaiso
Pau- 1
Pha Neution
SSE
Tebeard
Joe Jones Shot Mule After Bean Claim in Huntaville
Huntaville Ala Jan 20 Joseph Jones admitted to hospital that he had some bean and that a mule had kicked him on the head. The animal was found crippled with a broken leg and was shot. Jones is expected to recover.
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Huntaville
Ala
Joseph Jones
Jones
Buffalo herd sale discussed with Bannock County Sportsmen
HR M Wolf of Pocatello Electric Supply returned from Salt Lake where he met Antelope Island buffalo owners. The cattle company owning about 300 buffaloes placed them thirty years ago and will sell at about 200 dollars each. Officials plan to respond in a letter to the local Sportsmen's Association president.
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M. Wolf
Pocatello Electric Supply Company
Salt Lake
Poeate’s Association
French Socialists Die In Norway Slipping Incident
Paris reports three French Socialist men who vanished between Murinsk and Vardee in Norway while returning from Russia were killed. The Moscow inner seer bureau says agents of the entente are responsible, opposing foreign Communists landing at Vardee.
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Paris
Murinsk
Vardee
Norway
Russia
Moscow Internaseer
Helsingers
Entente
Moscow
Palestine to gain industries via Pittsburgh firm
A one million dollar Pittsburgh corporation organized by Zionists will develop industrial lines in Palestine. The plan includes glass making foundries limestone brick and machinery to be built under the Palestine activities committee of the Zionists.
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Pittsburgh
Preliminary Ireland inquiry report to include conclusions
Washington Jan 20 AP A commission investigating conditions in Ireland plans a preliminary report with conclusions and recommendations based on statements from witnesses. Hearings will continue indefinitely and new facts will be added as an appendix to the public.
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Washington
Commission of the Committed
Ireland
Commission
Oregon considers anti alien land bill modeled on California law
In Salem on January 20 the legislature introduced a harsh anti alien land measure. Attorney General Vaanwinke reviewed the bill and stated its provisions fall well within the constitutional powers of the legislature.
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Salem
Oregon
California
Vaanwinke
Dempsey Carpentier Promoters In Dispute Over Deposits
New York AP report says neither Dempsey nor Carpentier have deposited the required funds for the planned 500000 dollar title bout. Brady Cochran and Rickard have covered deposits with bonds. Rickard wishes a full inquiry and may carry the match alone if needed.
Nine Pair Twins Are Proffered for Army Service
A Missouri farm family faces military draft as the army considers nine pairs of twins for service. The Missourian notes the group includes the second eldest son and quotes Adjutant General Harris seeking special permission to enlist the underage lads.
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Washington
Jay
Ozark
Missouri
Patcheres
The
Missourian
Harris
Marion editor packs for long trip
In Marion Ohio January AP report says President elect Harding packed his trunk for a trip from his hometown. He plans a vacation to Indiana as his influence and leadership over the Harding Publishing Company shifts with his stepping down from the board but remains connected as an honorary holder.
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Marion, O
Harding
Inda
Marion
Board of Company
Peoples State Bank of Coffeyville Closes
Coffeyville Kansas Jan 20 The Peoples State Bank of this city closed today as state bank commissioner Walter Wilson said its cash reserve was too low to continue operations. The last published statement showed deposits of 650 60 and assets 1 005
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Kansas
Coffeyville
Peoples State Bank
State Bank
Walter Wilson
Peoples Bank
Butte Miners Employed Across District in 26 Firms
A comprehensive survey of mining firms in Butte Montana shows seven thousand workers employed in the district. The tally includes miners furnace workers and office staff across companies.
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Butte
Mont
Ing At
Peggy Marsh Lawsuit Ties to Henry Field Fortune
English actress Peggy Marsh who married Albert L Johnson in Greenwich, Conn, seeks part of Henry Field’s estate for her four year old son Henry Anthony Marsh. Field’s death left four million. court rulings found the child an heir.
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Henry Field
New York
Peggy Marsh
Albert L. Johnson
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Greenwich
Conn
Justice of the
Albert Meade
Henry Field 2Nd
Chicago
Henry Anthony Marsh
Marshal Field
London
Som
Raul”eine
Pegarsh
Field
Joint farm and labor committee formed in Des Moines
A joint legislative committee of farmers and labor was formed in Des Moines and will meet weekly during the legislature. F A Garber Lean of the farmers' union heads the panel.
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Des Moines
Farmers and Labor
F. A. Garber Lean
Farmers’ Union
Farrell Tells His Side Controversy
Tokio dispatch reports Prince Hiro Hito heir to the throne will visit America after London and European capitals next spring. The crown prince may be joined by Admiral Togo and other prominent Japanese leaders on the western tour.
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Tokio
Hiro Hito
Japan
America
London
Asahi Shimbun
Osaka
Occident
Togo
Fragmentary account of encounter with Lieut Hinton
A garbled report notes an investigation into a flight incident involving Farrell and Lieut Hinton. Farrell testifies through counsel as his nerves fray while others recount events from the woods in Canada. The narrative shifts between Farrell and Hinton’s versions as the inquiry proceeds.
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Lieut
Hinton
Farrell
Mary
Canada
Military forces destroy houses in Cork City
Cork Ireland January 20 The first official destruction for attacks on crown forces since martial law was enforced occurred this morning when two Washington street houses were razed by military forces. Authorities say crown forces were fired on Saturday from six Washington street houses and the two worst were chosen for destruction.
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Cork
Ireland
Cork City
Washington Street
Royal Irish Constabulary
Mob tries to lynch agitator in Barcelona riot
An angry mob in Barcelona on January 20 attempted to lynch a syndicalist agitator after his arrest on a charge of trying to kill a creep plant proprietor. Civil guards intervened to prevent violence and saved the site from further unrest.
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Barcelona
Spain
Eas
Cro
Officer's Slayer Dies in Seattle Gunfight Spur
Seattle news reports Creighton Dodge 20 died from wounds inflicted by Patrolman Y L Stevens during a gun battle last Friday. Dodge's companions Warren Daniels 19 Lewis on 18 and C A Brown 19 have been charged with Stevens murder.
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Seattle
Creighton Dodge
Y. L. Stevens
Stevens
Dodge
Warren Daniels
Lewison
C. A. Brown
Scotland Yard raids Sinn Fein centers in London
London January 20 Scotland Yard detectives conducted simultaneous raids on alleged Sinn Fein centers across the East End and West End including Bayswater Barnsbury Paddington Stephany Eastham and Hanwell. A four story Bayswater house in Colville Terrace was thoroughly searched for hours and a number of important documents were seized.
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London
Sinn Fein
Scotland Yard
Daily Graphic
East End
West End
Bayswater
Barnsbury
Paddington
Stephany
Eastham
Hanwell
Colville Terrace
Canada and U S urged to widen forestry efforts
R S Kellogg of New York told the Canadian forestry association that both nations must tackle their forestry problems more thoroughly to sustain great industries. He urged private owners to cooperate with government and national agencies to increase efforts and planning.
Berwick Reinstates Sabbath Rules in City
Berwick Pennsylvania officials order strict Sunday enforcement reviving long forgotten ordinances. Soda fountains ice cream parlors newspaper stands and gasoline stations must close on Sunday. No street or store sales of Sunday newspapers and drug stores may dispense medicines only.
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Berwick
Berwick Council
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Faces Promoter Strife
Promoter Tex Rickard says two promoters may be replaced for the $500,000 Dempsey Carpentier fight as funds and deposits come up short. Cochran has $33,333.33 in the forfeit fund while Rickard claims Dempsey’s stake in the first bout remains deposited. Rickard aims to stage the match July 2, with London talks lingering among fans.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Tom A. Bry
Conrail Union Trust Company
Cochran
Dempsey
Rickard
Cat Cochran
London
Toay
Mexico favors oil operators in new concessions policy
President Obregon said future petroleum concessions will go only to capable individuals and firms, marking a shift from earlier grants. He urged federal control of education, protection of vested rights, and steps to manage Mexico's external debt while noting Argentina's withdrawal from the League of Nations reflects its national traditions.
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Mexico City
Wee Ee
Bregan
Obregon
Mexico
Argentina
Assembly of the
League of Nations
Utah Postmaster Charged With Embezzling City Funds
Parley E. Ney, 32, former postmaster of Clear Creek Utah, was charged with embezzling 29841.83 dollars in government funds. He was brought to Salt Lake City by deputy U S marshals and held overnight at a hotel under guard while a complaint was issued.
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Salt Lake
Clear Creek
Utah
Parley E. Ney
Ogden Considers Bonds for Municipal Power Plant
Ogden Utah January 20 Mayor Frank Francis said the city commission will seek voter approval in February for a bond issue to raise funds for constructing a municipal electric power plant.
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Ogden Talking Power Plant
Ogden
Utah
Frank Francis
Borah proposes three-nation naval disarmament talks
Senate foreign relations committee favors a five year plan to cut naval construction among the United States Great Britain and Japan. The resolution would seek direct talks and a treaty to reduce annual build programs over five years with terms agreed by all three nations. The panel limited negotiations to the three powers and dropped broader disarmament references.
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Washington
Borah
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Walsh
Ntana
Senate
House of Representatives
United America
United
Congress of the
Lodge
New French Ministry Opens With Policy Declaration
Paris January 20. Aristide Briand’s new ministry presented its cabinet policy declaration to parliament. Briand and Berthelot finalized the lengthy document at the Elysee Palace under Premier Millerand’s chair. The declaration outlines France’s forthcoming policy and is expected to be lengthy.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
M. Briand
Regs
Berthelot
Secretars
Foreign Office
Elyses Palais
Millerand
France
Opares
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Col. Abedie
Palestine
Carpentier
Richard
Brady
York
FP. J. Fuller
Central Union Trust Company
Charles B. Cochran
William A. Brady
Robert Edgren
Edgren
Chas. B. Cochran
Old Company
Peggy
Ameri
Bay
Crenata Richen
A. Farrell Bean
Scotland Yards
Pennsylvania
W. A. Brady
U. S
Briand
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