Brookhart denies fraud in Iowa senate seat contest
Des Moines reports Senator Smith W. Brookhart rejects Republican committee claims he deserted the publican party and won the senate seat by fraud. He contends his residence and principles align with Lincoln and Roosevelt and denies the committee’s protest as dishonest conspiracy.
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Des Moines
Mar
Publican Party
Camign
Senate
Smith W. Brockhart
Republican State Central Committee
Brookhart
Abraham Lincoln
Eodore Roosevelt
Iowa
Republican Party
State Central Committee
B. B. Burnquist
H. E. Spangler
Firemen Die in Newport City Hall Blaze
Newport Rhode Island March 24 two Newport firemen died in a blaze that damaged the city hall with losses estimated over 200000. Foreman John Malloy perished as smoke swept the area.
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Newport
R. I
Pepsin
John ‘Malloy
Dorothy Ellingson Faces Murder Trial After Court Faint
The 18-year-old Dorothy Ellingson fainted in court during her murder trial in San Francisco as jurors were selected. She shot her mother during a quarrel over dresses and companions, confessed to taking money, and faces a possible life imprisonment though state law bars hanging for those under 18.
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San Francisco
Mar
Dorothy Ellingson
Mise Ellingson
Miss Ellingson
Miss m
California
Ellingson
Mountain in Colorado Tries Shift Its Base
Meeker Colorado March reports a mountain peak about 2000 feet high slowly shifting westward across the Rio Blanca valley near Rifle. Movements measured 100 yards by yesterday with 25 yards more today over a quarter mile. Traffic blocked for 600 yards as the slope diminishes from 45 degrees. This is the second perceptible shift, the first noted in 1909.
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Meeker
Colo
Mother Earth
Rio Blanca
Rifle
Ancient papyrus reveals aging cure claim in 1600 B C
New York researchers report a line on rejuvenation in the Edwin Smith papyrus, the oldest medical text. Professor James Breasted notes the back of the document mentions turning an old man into a young one and a brain disease causing paralysis. The find is considered a major link to ancient medical knowledge.
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New York
Edwin Smith
B. C
James H. Heasted
Alexander J. Wall
New York Historical Society
Breasted
Professor Breasted
Bandit Chapman Goes On Trial In Hartford Court
Gerald Chapman faces a life trial in Hartford for the murder of New Britain officer James J. Skelly on October 12. He is guarded by armed deputies en route from Wethersfield as his five-lawyer team challenges the jury pool. Key witnesses include Walter Sheane and Alfred Atwater.
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Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Hartford Count Superior Court
New Britain
James J. Skelly
Chapman
Wethersfield
Snerte
Frederick J. Groehle
New York
Groehle
Walter E. Sheane
Skelly
Alfred E. Atwater
Sheane
Springfield
Mass
Rkelly
Malaria Troubles Weigh on Near East and Europe
The League of Nations malaria commission meets in Geneva to study malaria in Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Spain and Sicily with international industrial hygiene experts and an American delegation present.
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Geneva
Mar
Near East
Europe
League of Nations Malaria Commission
Egypt
Palestine
Syria
Turkey
Spain
Railroad claims overlap lands near Tacoma in 638450 acres
Washington March 24 AP A claim by the Northern Pacific railway company to 638 450 acres of government land arising from overlapping land grants at Tacoma is studied by a congressional committee. James R Kerr special counsel for the company testifies the east west trunk line crosses the north south line at Tacoma and seeks acreage to compensate for losses due to the right angle.
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Washington
Mar
Northern Pacific Railway
Tacoma
Wash
Congressional Committee
James R. Kerr
Portland
Ore
Kerr
Alture
Interior
Exploration Finds Coal Deposits Beneath Pechora Bed
Reports from Moscow dated March 24 say four large coal seams were discovered by the Northern Scientific expedition near the Wowaira river while returning to Leningrad. The discovery is described by the Soviet News Agency as a major find.
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Moscow
Mar
Pe'chora
Seientific
Leningrad
Atilel
Rorta Transoct
Wowaira
Dennistoun Case Ends in Jury Verdict in London Suit
Washington March 24 AP The jury in Mia Dorothy Muriel Dennistoun v Ian Dennistoun found he did make a support agreement but did not accept the precise terms claimed. The verdict says the arrangement varied with his means and he must help only when needed, not if she remarries a Spaniard or a wealthy man. The trial, long and costly, ends with Mrs Dennistoun noting she is glad it is over.
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Washington
Mia
Dorothy Muriel Dennistoun
Ian Onelow Dennistoun
Dennistoun
Werber
Bolin
Dennintown
Sas
Boti
Egypt Ratifies League of Nations Pact Independently
Cairo sent to the League of Nations its ratification of a customs simplification convention signed by King Fuad. It marks the first instance of Egypt ratifying a League treaty independently.
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Paris
Great Britain
Cairo
League of Nations
Fuad
Egypt
League
Crosses Burned On Man's Body in Sacramental Fire
In Oroville California Henry A Schalow died following mental disorder. An autopsy revealed a series of deep burns forming a cross outline on his body. Investigators at Biggs are examining the possibility that a religious caste ceremonial burning is involved as part of a local organization.
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Oroville
Calif
Mac
Henry A. Schalow
Biggs
Admiral's Promotion Held Pending Cheyenne Lease Inquiry
President Coolidge weighs promoting Rear Admiral Robison now acting as chief of naval engineering. He will stay neutral until the Teapot Dome lease matter at Cheyenne is clarified and his role in the arrangement is determined.
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Washington
Mar
Coolidge
Cheyenne
Robison
Naval Engineering
New York Boxing Board Bars Dempsey Kearns Action
The New York State Athletic Commission barred Kearns and suspended Dempsey from eligibility for failing to comply with championship bout rules. Dempsey cannot obtain a license until relations with the board are adjusted, and the commission forbids licensed clubs or officials from negotiating with any boxer on the ineligible list. Farley and Muldoon announced the decision, Brower absent.
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New York
An Athletic Committee
Ceace Kearns
Caneer
Boxing Board
Kearns
Sey
Dempsey
Commission
Wills
Willian Muldoon
Tom Gibbons
George F. Brower
Spanish Matadors Suffer Injuries Prompt Bullfights Cancellation
Madrid March 24 AP reports that three premier matadors and an apprentice were injured in Sunday's bullfights. A star matador sprained an ankle. others were gored or trampled. A volunteer matador, a bull, a picador, and a banderillero were injured leading to a strike by picadors and bandilleros and the fights were cancelled.
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Madrid
Mar
Shepherd case not proved says counsel
In Chlenge on March 24 AP reports defense counsel for Wm. D. Shepherd indicted for murder by typhoid inoculation argues bail must be granted in non capital cases unless guilt is evident. He says no evidence links the death to a criminal act and cites prior rulings on presumption of guilt and bail standards.
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Shepherd
C. C. Man
National University of Scie
Breneag
Farman
Stewart
State
Cabinet Members Talk on Business Prosperity Outlook
Washington reports from March 24 sayCabinet members at a luncheon with President Coolidge expressed general belief in ongoing business prosperity. Mellon projected sustained price indices and high production in key industries for an indefinite period while noting only mild stock and grain market recession. Davis noted unemployment is not above normal, and wage disputes are being resolved routinely.
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Washington
Lar Sesoo
Pedent Coolidge
Mellon
United States
Davis
Labor Department
Poles Ordered Out of Germany
Warsaw reports German government to expel Poles domiciled in Germany who declared Polish nationality by August 1 or face forced expulsion. Polish authorities and groups prepare to receive several thousand repatriates.
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Warsaw
Vienna
Germany
Pershing Pleases the Argentinos Over Plebiscite Commission
In Buenos Aires on March 24 the AP reports General John J. Pershing’s appointment as head of the Tacna Arica plebiscite commission is well received. Argentinian circles praise his steady judgment and conciliatory approach to guide the pacific negotiations.
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Buenos Aires
John J. Pershing
United States
General Pershing
Towns Wrecked by Tornado Are Being Rebuilt
Southern Illinois Indiana and other states recover as rebuilding begins after last Wednesday's tornado. Workers repair homes while relief centers stock water and diphtheria antitoxin. Sanitation improves and fundraising gains momentum as federal coordination aids relief efforts.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Carbondale
J. N. Tten
Griffin
Ind
Navy Talks Edge Toward Limitation Conference
Washington March reports show President and Secretary of State Kellogg outlining a pathway to a naval arms limitation conference. Discussions focus on cruisers aircraft and other naval elements while no formal talks have begun.
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Washin Mar
Coalidee
Tay Seine
Kellogg
Corr
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