Marshall Criticizes Prohibition Amid Banquet Remarks
Grand Rapids, Jan 30 AP Former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall declares he opposed the prohibition amendment before saying it is here and should be maintained or repealed by due process. He jokes about repealing all laws to re enact the ten commandments and golden rule.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Thomas R. Marshall
National Retail Furniture School
The
United States
Washington
Larger Navy Budget Demanded Amid Cruiser Drive
London January 30 AP Navy officials press for nearly ten million pounds more in the next fiscal year's estimates. Total proposed outlay would rise from 55,800,000 to about 65,800,000 pounds to fund continued cruiser construction and plans for additional destroyers and submarines, facing treasury resistance.
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London
Admiralty
Treasury
Navy
Hospital units proposed to expand beds for veterans
Washington January 30. The disabled American Veterans present to President Coolidge a hospitalization plan calling for 6166 additional beds for soldier veteran patients. The proposal aims to reduce fire hazards and includes 35776 beds for mental cases 1550 for tuberculosis and 588 for general patients across local facilities.
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Washington
President Coolidge
Frank J. Irwin
Slay er of Girl Is Electrocuted in Indiana Prison
Peter Vergolini of Gary Indiana was electrocuted at the state prison in Michigan City for the murder of 10 year old Serbian girl Annie Tomick who he assaulted and strangled in Gary last September. He died with stoical indifference.
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Michigan City
Ind
Peter Vergolini
Gary
Annie Tomicick
Versgolini
Patriarch Expelled From Constantinople
The Most Reverend Constantinos, ecumenical patriarch of the Greek Catholic church, was expelled from Constantinople. A Reuters dispatch reports he was arrested on government orders and moved to the frontier. An Athens dispatch last month said Turkey assured not to expel him before the mixed commission decides Greek residents’ right to stay.
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London
Constantinos
Ben
Constantinople
Reuter
Hhe
Athens
Mixed Commission For the ‘Exchange of
Turkey
Gooding bill is challenged during commerce committee hearing
Charles Donnelly president of the Northern Pacific told the house commerce committee that enactment of the Gooding bill would not alter rates in the interior. He noted the ICC has blocked lower interior rates since 1918 and cited rail water competition issues affecting Seattle and Spokane routes.
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Washington, Jar
Charles Donnelly
Northern Pacific Railroad
House Commerce Committee
Donnelly
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Milwaukee
West Coast
Spokane
Seattle
Pittsburgh
Boxer Jim Driscoll Dies in Cardiff At Age
Jim Driscoll, famed Welsh boxer and former England featherweight champion, died today in Cardiff. His career spanned decades with notable bouts and a lasting impact on British boxing history.
Wild Animals In Washington On A Forage
In Wenatchee Washington January 30 AP reports a surge of wild animals near schools. Pupils carry rifles after a cougar killed Jimmy Fehlhaber. Verne Sims 18 escaped a lynx wounded it with a .22 and a farmer killed the animal. Arthur Parsib 16 killed a rabid coyote and may start Pasteur treatment. Reports explain winter drives predators to lower elevations.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Jimmy Fehlhaber
Verne Sims
Arthur Parsib
Parsib
Oil products show increase in refining output in 1923
The 1923 refinery output valued at 1.7937 billion dollars rose 3.8 percent from 1921. Gasoline and light products accounted for 51.8 percent of value, with gasoline production up to 7.31 billion gallons. An extra 816 million gallons of casing head gasoline from natural gas raised total gasoline output. Railroad shop work in 1923 totaled 1.5201 billion dollars, up 199 percent from 1921.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Bureau
Bill to curb monopolies proposed in Nebraska senate
Lincoln Neb Jan 30 A bill by Senators Griswold and McGowan would let cities or villages in Nebraska establish gas and coal outlets to sell at cost if they prove a monopoly exists. The measure, prepared by Attorney General Pilman, aims to break state monopoly controls by empowering municipalities.
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Lincoln
Neb
Senate
Griswold and
McGowan
Nebraska
Dempsey Quits Ring to Marry Es telle Taylor
Los Angeles reports Jack Dempsey will retire from boxing on May 20, concluding his ring career and partnership with manager Jack Kearns. He cites his fiancée Es telle Taylor’s wishes and a lack of contenders as reasons, with assets to be split and no lasting friendship with Kearns.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Estelle Taylor
Dempsey
Kearns
Miss Taylor
Publisher and ad solicitors convicted in mail fraud case
New York AP report says publisher Ice, and advertising solicitors Brown and another firm employee were found guilty by a federal jury of using the mails to defraud. Greene was acquitted. Clow posted $5,000 bail and awaits sentencing. Brwin and Kunness posted $3,000 and $506 bail respectively.
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Fred Allendt
New York
Earle Brown
Minneapolis
Brown
Allendt
G.ice
Broa Brevities
Andrew Brown
Nat Aemeee
The
Azine
Charles J. Greene
Clow
Brwin
Kunness
No Increase in Grazing Charge for National Forests
Washington announces no increase in grazing charges for cattle and sheep on national forests for 1925 and 1926. Secretary Gore stated that if an increase occurs after 1926, only one quarter of the total would be added in any single year.
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Washington
Gore
Department of Agriculture
Borah Demands Senate Action On Agriculture Commission
Senator Borah Republican Idaho warned in Washington that if administration leaders delay beyond next Monday the assignment of a definite place in the legislative calendar for the agriculture commission program he will undertake the task of placing it himself.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Agriculture Commission
Debts and Gratitude Theme Marked Daeschner's Paris Arrival
Ambassador Emile Daeschner told President Coolidge at credentials time that Franco American cooperation should extend to settling writerial debts as well as debts of gratitude. He said financial balance depends on joint efforts and praised the new financial plan. Coolidge replied both governments should be satisfied when material debts are discharged.
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Washington
Emile Daeschner
Coolidge
M. Daeschner
America
Paris
Rickard Plans June Title Bout for Dempsey Gibbons Clash
New York Jan 30 AP Tex Rickard announced plans to stage a title bout between Jack Dempsey and Tom Gibbons for about June 1 in New York. Rickard rejected retirement rumors tied to Dempsey’s forthcoming marriage and pressed ahead with the match.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Tom Gibbons
Means and Felder Convicted of Conspiracy in Bribery Case
Gaston B. Means former department of justice agent and his attorney Thomas B. Felder were convicted in federal court on charges of conspiring to bribe officials in the Crager System Glass Casket fraud cases of 1923. Jurors recommended mercy. maximum penalty two years in prison and a $10 000 fine.
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New York
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Thomas B. Felder
Crager System
Sony
Means
Felder
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Craeger System, Inc
Glass Casket Company
Altoona
Atlanta
United States
Harry M. Daugherty
Jarnecke
Crager
Postal Bill Passes Senate in Good Shape
The Senate passed the postal pay and rate increase bill, maintaining July 1 1924 salary raises. Rates would rise on nearly all mail forms, with changes to second class mail. An amendment reduces parcel post service fee from two to one percent. A House challenge is anticipated. rates run April 15 1925 to February 15 1926 with possible permanent legislation next session. Named Republicans Borah Brookhart Norbeck Morris and Democrats Glass Harrison Swanson Underwood opposed.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
Post Office Department
House
Borah
Brookhart
Norbeck
Morris
Glass
Harison
Swanson
Religious education bill defeated in Idaho House
Boise January 30 the religious education bill to dismiss two hours weekly for religious training failed 35 to 23 in the Idaho House. Opponents argued home and church are best for training while supporters claimed time for character formation. four lawmakers spoke for the bill and others against it. The Senate sent memorial 65 backing Goodings long haul bill to Congress and passed Pharmacy practice bill 33.
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Tribune
Boise
Elison
Cassia
Davis
Ada County
Talboy
Washington
Preston
Owyhee
Pond
Bannock
Coulter
Valley
Supplie
Payette
Lemhi
Church
Baxter
Moody
Wolf of
Latah
Senate
House
Congress
Baker
Idaho Senate Deplores Sweeley Attitude Over Freight Rates
Idaho senate passes a memorial deploring remarks attributed to RE Sweeley of Twin Falls regarding the Gooding long and short haul bill. Debate cites stock and farm groups backing rate relief, with 34 voting yes and eight no. Also appropriates 35,000 for the Idaho state fair, with 26,000 potentially in 1925, to be overseen by a state fair board led by the governor.
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Boise
Idaho
Senate
House
Washington
RE. M. Sweeley
Twin Falls
Whitten
Boise County
Congress
Sweeley
Callahan
Shoshone
Duvall
Portland
Seattle
Chicago
Yeaman
Bonneville
Idaho Falls
Tie
Bennett
Coffin
Hailey
Hafferty
Knox
Richmond
Regulars on Trail Rebels Regulars on Trail Rebels
In Washington a House debate centers on La Follette insurgents. Longworth defends excluding a dozen followers from party councils, citing that they opposed the Republican ticket in 1924 and campaigned against GOP candidates. Frear of Wisconsin denied such extensive activity yesterday.
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Washington
House
la Follette
Representative Longworth
Longworth
Representative Frear
Wisconsin
Grippe Epidemic Strains New England Doctors
Syracuse reports a sharp grippe outbreak with many cases. Physicians battled heavy snow by skiing and snowshoes, some using horses, and others riding saddles as sleigh traffic stopped by snow.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Nome Urges Air Delivery of Anti-Toxin for Diphtheria
Nome appeals through the AP for an immediate air shipment of diphtheria anti-toxin from Fairbanks to Nome. The city warns that current supplies are low and elder doses are exhausted, risking more cases as February 3 shipment from Juneau nears.
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Nome
Alaska
Associated Press
Washington
Fairbanks
Soviet Russia
Shenandoah
Los Angeles
Uncle Sam
Juneau
Nenana
Welch
Snow delays cripple eastern rail and road traffic
Snowstorms paralyzed transportation from New York to New England with trains running hours late, roads blocked, and ferries halted. In Utica and Clyde snow drifts rose above nine feet while the Northern New York storm logged its worst ten years. Schools closed and supplies dwindled as passengers received meals in Clyde.
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New York
Twentieth Century Limited
New York Centtal
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Utica
N. Y
Albany Dispatches
Upper
Hudson
Ithaca
Adirondacks
New England
Manhattan
Jersey Shore
New Xo Harbor
Alaska mushers race ahead on Yukon river relays
In Seattle on January 30 AP reports northern Alaska dog teams guided by seasoned mushers raced in relays along the Yukon river. The scene showed swift dogs and veteran teams competing in the harsh winter course as the event continued.
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Seattle
Alaska
Yukon River
Corporal Kills Fellow Soldier Sparks Murder Charge
In Salt Lake City Jan 30 AP reports Corporal William E Schramm will face first degree murder charges after the death of Corporal Tony Bowden from a gunshot wound. The shooting happened at Schramm home here several days earlier. Both served with the 38th Infantry at Fort Douglas. Bowden reportedly resented allegations by Schramm that he was trying to disrupt the Schramm home.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
William E. Schramm
U. A
Tony Bowden
Schramm
38Th Infantry
Fort Douglass
Bowden
Woman Charged With Utah Murder Connected to 1923 Case
Salt Lake City AP report says Utah authorities seek fugitive Mrs. Re fugio Alameda in Los Angeles, accused by Pedro Cano of murdering June St. Clair in 1923. Governor Dern granted a stay of execution for Cano until the pardons board meets. Mexican officials and former President Obregon have shown interest in the case.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Los Angeles
Refugio Alameda
Pedro Cano
June St. Clair
George H. Dern
Cano
Pardons Board
Utah State
Obregon
Edwards denies slaying wife in Alabama murder case
Dr. George T. Edwards testified he followed his original account of his wife’s death at their Fairfield home on December 2. He said an intruder drugged him, he fired at the assailant, and his wife was found drugged and beaten to death while he denied any involvement or motive.
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Beasemer
Ala
George T. Edwards
Ms. Edwards
Fairfield
George Ross
Dr. Edwards
Idaho House OKs statewide school tax bill
Boise January 30 AP The Idaho House passed a statewide school tax bill by a 2 to 27 vote. The plan imposes a two bill tax on all property in the state, funding education through property assessments.
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Boise
Idaho
Arthur Shores Dies at 71 Former Anaconda General Counsel
Arthur J. Shores of New York died in Washington today at a hotel from heart disease. A longtime lawyer, he began his practice in Minnesota and rose to become general counsel for the Anaconda Copper Co.
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Washington
Arthur J. Shores
New York
Anaconda Copper Co
Minnesota
Bitter Herrin mass shooting aftermath and Klan burial
Herrin Illinois resumes a quiet post shooting scene as the last victims are buried. S Glenn Young a Ku Klux Klan member and Ora Thomas deputy sheriff were among those killed in a local hotel. Coroner's jury seeks witnesses to complete its final session and identify the shooter.
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Herrin
S. Glenn Young
Ku Klux Klan
Ora Thomas
Young
Mrs. Thomas
J. T. Black
Herrin Hospital
Thomas
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