Means Denied Talks With Gaston Means On Treasury Permit
Secretary Mellon released a letter from S Parker Gilbert denying any discussion with Gaston Means about treasury liquor permit issues. Gilbert asserted Means misstates a conversation, noting he never spoke with Means on any subject. Thomas W Miller testified he was present when Means and Gilbert spoke in his office.
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Gaston B. Means
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Daugherty Committee
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the Treasury
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Gaston Means
Wheeler Committee
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Thomas W. Miller
Mayfield to keep Senate seat after election contest ruling
The Senate elections committee upholds Mayfield's seat in the Texas race. Peddy’s charges of excess funds and ties to the Ku Klux Klan were found insufficient to stop the seat, with further examination and briefs planned before final report to the full Senate.
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Mayfield
Texas
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Senate
Silbert Refused Italk to Me Means Refusal
Mr Gilbert writes that when Means urged him to talk through Colonel Miller he refused to see him and called Miller a crook and scoundrel. Samuel Underlinger of Ohio broker denies discussing liquor ventures and denies Abe Ungerlnger’s involvement in his firm.
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Lawler Killed for Robbery Attempt in Omaha
In Omaha on June 7, a prize fighter Lawler was killed by Patrolman N E Neilsen during a struggle to arrest him while attempting to rob. A coroner jury exonerated the officer and county attorney Beal said he would charge Walter Grace and Emmett O Neil with assault with intent to commit robbery. Grace and O Neil were arrested.
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Emmett O'Neil
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Wickersham Named Counsel by Senate Daugherty Inquiry
Senate Daugherty committee selects former attorney general George W. Wickersham to lead the appeal from the Cincinnati district court ruling. Senator Wheeler announces the move as the committee prosecutes the subpoena witness issue.
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Necesshe District Court
Cincinnati
Wheeler
Montana
Frisco's negligent attorney asked to resign
Washington June 7 AP says United States Attorney Williams at San Francisco was asked to resign by Attorney General Stone. Officials of the department of justice charged negligence and inefficiency in the office. Details of the difficulties were not disclosed.
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United States
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San Franciscoy
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Teens admit motive in Franks kidnapping and killing plot
Chicago reports Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr confess to abducting and murdering nine year old Robert Franks for excitement. They describe scouting children near a private school and renting a car with a stash of tools, awaiting a chance to strike.
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Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Robert Franks
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Leopold
John Levison
Backing for Borah in One QF Candidacy Likely Second
Cleveland June 7 AP The Republican National Committee wound up its pre convention work hearing delegations and moving toward choosing a vice presidential nominee. Supporters tout Borah as a strong pick to appeal to progressive wings, while Lowden Hoover and Dawes are also in the mix. The committee praised retiring officers Adams Lockwood Upham and awaited credential fights over Georgia Mississippi Texas delegations.
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Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Richmond Pearson Hobson
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Idaho Senator Requests Hearing On War Finance Deals
Washington June 7 AP In investigation of transactions of the war finance corporation with alleged favoritism involving Idaho Senator Gooding a secrecy order was adopted by the senate on motion of Gooding. Senator Glass Virginia Democrat charged Gooding violated statutes by dealings with the WFC. he later withdrew the charge. A three member committee will sit over the summer to probe WFC dealings in the west.
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Glass
Virginia
War Finance Corporation
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West
Congress Ends Tumultuous Session With Mixed Legislation
Washington June 7 AP The 68th Congress closed a session marked by fierce partisan battles and internal strife. Key actions included enactment of the soldier bonus bill and shifts in leadership on several committees. major farm and railroad bills failed, while tax and immigration measures moved through. The session featured bold investigative activity by Congress into government departments and agencies, with many probes continuing into the next term.
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Texas
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Coldest June Night Hits Butte Montana Storm Wreaks Gardens
Butte Montana logged the coldest June night on record with temperatures 15 to 24 degrees above. A western central Montana storm brought rain snow and heavy frost with damage to flower gardens. Freezing temperatures are forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
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Girl Wife Files a Double Suit in Maine Case
Nettie Volk MacLean files two suits in Tacoma Superior Court. One seeks a divorce from Kenneth Ross MacLean, and the other asks $35,000 damages for alienation of their son's affections. The suits reference a Brunswick hotel death of an infant and alleged abuse by MacLean.
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Kenneth Ross Maclean
Nettie Volk MacLean
Brunswick
Maine
A. R. MacLean
Cumberland County
Young MacLean
Matine
Plaintiff
Western lawmakers clash as reclamation battles doom session
Washington June 7 AP Congress ends six months amid controversy over reclamation reform and farm aid. Western lawmakers fought to pass legislation benefiting farmers and the reclamation program, but the deficiency bill and eight cruiser program failed in the final rush. A special session was deemed the only hope to fund the bonus measure. Teapot Dome politics tied up Senate business as House quarreled over reclamation provisions.
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Senate
Pittman
Nevada
Sone
Idaho
King
Utah
Coolidge
Walsh
Montana
Oil Committee
Capitol
Daugherty Committee
Reclamation Legislation Throttled by Senate House Clash
Washington June 7 AP Reclamation legislation including Work’s recommen dations was killed as the Senate and House tangled over an adjournment. The House linked reclamation to the deficiency bill then accepted a moderated form prompting Senator Pittman to denounce the appropriations committee. He halted action with minutes left, objecting to the Spanish Springs Nevada irrigation cut.
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Work
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House
Pittman
Nevada
Spanish Springs
Appropriations Committee
Utah
Inkom Rancher John Richardson Ends Life at Home
John Richardson a prominent Inkom rancher shot himself with a Winchester rifle at his ranch home about a mile southeast of Inkom. Two bullets entered his body as relatives and officials investigated the tragedy. The coroner and sheriff conducted the inquiry while funeral arrangements were being planned.
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Pocatello
Arthur W. Hall
H. W. Henderson
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Arthur W. Nail
W. al. Jensen
John AH
Kane
The
Tribune
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Jadot
Pons Ord
Bucknell Students Rampage Shocks Lewisburg Town
In Williamsport area Bucknell university students allegedly attacked Lewisburg with cannon, fireworks, and a weapon. fires caused injuries to children and women. Police sought state aid as crowds trampled memorials and damaged property along main street.
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Legal Police Department
Burgess
Lewisburg
Bucknell University
Earl Miller
Veterans Memorial Cemetery
FLIERS MAKE SHORT FLIGHT FROM AMOY TO HONG KONG
Amoy June 8 AP The American army around-the-world fliers left at 9 15 this morning for Hong Kong a 800 mile hop the shortest since leaving Alaska Weather was perfect after a 500 mile flight from Shanghai covered in nine hours forty five minutes They rested last evening preparing for today’s leg Typhoon reports lie south of Hong Kong Hong Kong June 7 AP The fliers arrived from Amoy at 12 80 and flew 300 miles to Haiphong in ten hours and minutes.
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