Pinchot attacked over prohibition and revenue inquiry
Washington April 12 Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania criticized national prohibition enforcement and urged paying Frances J. Heney as counsel for the senate committee probing the internal revenue bureau. Senator Watson and Chairman Couzens sparred over the investigation amid warnings of an open breach with the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Frances J. Heney
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
Wallison
Indiana
Watson
Couzene
Michigan
Mellon
Coolidge
Jones
New Mexico
Countens
Francis J. Heney
California
Couzens
Reed
Aviators to Hop Off Today Despite Storm Forecast
Four United States army aviators, en route around the world, planned to depart Sitka Alaska today for Seward 610 miles north with a stop at Cordova canceled. Yesterday a fierce gale and heavy seas battled the seaponies New Orleans and Boston, nearly washing them ashore until a forest ranger boat aided with heavier anchors. The planes, after a 200 mile leg from Prince Rupert, B C, landed here Thursday.
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Sitra
Alaska
United States Army
Seward
Cordova
New Orleans
Boston
United States Forest Ranger
Prince Rupert
B. C
Chinese Pirates Fire On Vessel In Canton River Delta
An outbound steamer Tallee carrying many Chinese passengers bound for Kongmoon Hong Kong was attacked by pirates in the Canton river delta last night. Pirates in disguise boarded the engine room while accomplices onshore fired, forcing the engines to stop and hoping to strand the ship. Guards and European officers returned fire as the gang robbed passengers and searched cabins.
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Hong Kong
Kongmoon
Canton
Green
Death of Hugo Stinnes Shakes German Industry
Germany mourns industrial leader Hugo Stinnes whose death raises questions about the future of his vast business empire and its impact on German reparations policy. His sons Edmund and Hugo Jr now oversee the enterprises, with Edmund directing Berlin offices and Hugo Jr. managing Hamburg shipping interests.
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Berlin
Germany
Hugo Stinnes
Edmund
Hugo Jr
Stinnes
Hamburg
Pressure on Pinchot Heney Ties to Senate Inquiry
Senator Watson says Gov. Pinchot suggested Heney’s employment, prompting Mellon's letter to President Coolidge and a Senate inquiry. He notes the committee shifted from constructive to destructive aims and warns that backing by Pinchot and Heney would trigger endless vituperation in American politics.
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Mellon
Gov. Pinchot
Heney
President Coolidge
Senate
Watson
Couzens
Thomas Adams
Pinchot
Senator Watson
America
Charges Against Miss Francis Stir Iowa Legislature Action
A Des Moines conference of about six House members debated charges reported against State Superintendent May Francis. They did not announce a decision, but a resolution to refer the charges to the judiciary or departmental affairs committee was discussed, with names including Clark, Gallagher, Bradley, Sampson, Williams and Center. Francis denied the charges through her deputy, calling them false.
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Associated Press
State Capitol
Des Moines
May Francis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
House of Representatives
House Judiciary Committee
Committee On Departmental Affairs
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Senate
House
Clark
Linn
Gallagher
Iowa
Bradley
Powesheith
Sampson
Audubon
Williams
Montgomery
Center
Francis
British Shipyard Lockout Idles About 100000 Workers
About 100000 shipyard workers across Great Britain are locked out as union strikers in Southampton refuse to return to work. The lockout is not in effect there, where yards stay open for workers willing to resume. Union officials urged deferral, but employers saw no alternative.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Southampton
Shipbuilding Employers’ Federation
Davis Cup Eligibles Named for 1924 American Team
The United States Lawn Tennis Association Davis cup committee announced a 15 player eligible squad for the 1924 American team. Named are Wm M Johnston Howard Kinsey Clarence Griffin Robert Kinsey Vincent Richards Wm T Tilden H R Norris Williams Carl Fischer Wallace Johnson Francis T Hunter Frank T Anderson George King Watson M Washburn Hugh G M Kelleher and Harvey Snodgrass.
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Associated Ress
New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Wm. M. Johnston
Howard Kinsey
Clarence Griffin
Robert Kinsey
San Francisco
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
Wm. T. Tilden H
R. Norris Williams
Carl Fischer
Wallace Johnson
Philadelphia
Francis T. Hunter
Frank T. Anderson
George King
Watson M. Washburn
Hugh G. M. Kelleher
Harvey Snodgrass
Los Angeles
Lewis Says 65,000 Coal Miners Idle In US
The Associated Press reports John L. Lewis, leader of the United Mine Workers, announced 65 000 miners are idle due to wage talks failure in the central field. Another 16 000 in southwestern Kentucky may quit April 15 as the armistice expires with 40 000 in Missouri Kansas Arkansas Texas Oklahoma and 10 000 in southeastern Kentucky and Tennessee also affected.
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Associated Press
Ingtos
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
Mr. Lewis
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
West Virginia
Canadian
Two Candidates to Oppose Steck in Iowa Primary
In Des Moines on April 12 the Democratic state central committee outlined a slate for the June primaries with contests for most state offices and several congressional seats. The ticket includes Maude Lauderdale for secretary of state unopposed. U S senate contenders Dan Steck John Denison and Dr Charlies Keyes. gubernatorial hopefuls J C Murtach and Dan Unsicker. and other statewide posts with paired candidates in several races.
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Prean
Des Moines
Democratic Party
General Assembly
Mem
State Central
Secretary of Agriculture
J. C. Murtach
Waterloo
Dan Unsicker
Wright
L. W. Housel
Humboldt County
E. T. Likes
van Buren County
W. Eh. McGinnis
Leon
M. F. Donigan
Davenport
Edward McDonald
Coon Rapids
Navy Leads Swim Meet at Annapolis
Navy leads the first annual NCAA swimming championships at the Naval Academy with five swimmers in the opening heats for the 200 meters breast stroke and 200 yard free style. Northwestern and Iowa follow as finalists prepare for today’s finals including the 100 and 400 and 1500 meter free styles, 100 meter back stroke, and diving. The meet serves as an official Olympic tryout with winners eligible for the June finals in Indianapolis.
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Annapolis
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Naval Academy
Navy
Northwestern
University of Iowa
Indianapolis
Michigan Senator James Couzens Faces Major Operation
Senator James Couzens of Michigan, who had pressed the Senate investigation of the Internal Revenue Bureau, underwent an operation for a stomach ailment that has troubled him for years. Physicians summoned a Detroit specialist and reported he was resting easily last night.
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Washington
James Couzens
Michigan
Senate
Internal Revenue Bureau
Couzens
Detroit
Probing Daugherty Case to Continue Six Weeks
Senate inquiry into the justice department administration will persist for at least six weeks despite opposition. Senator Wheeler said results depend on the new attorney general’s stance on reorganization. The committee planned further testimony in Washington Court House Ohio and prepared for future procedures amid legal obstacles.
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Chicago
Senate
Department of Justice
Wheeler
Montana
Washington
Ohio
Daughery
Daugherty
Mal S. Daugherty
Dangherty
Rockwell Blasts Illinois Primary as Corrupt Election
Chicago April 12 A formal statement by David Ladd Rockwell national manager of the McAdoo campaign calls the Illinois democratic primary the most corrupt election in Chicago's history He promises evidence of gross fraud and election theft will be presented to the proper tribunal
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Chicago
David Ladd Rockwell
McAdoo
Rockwell
Maryland Leads in Target Practice Among Battle Ships
Naval gunnery experts completed examination of target scores for ships since July 1. The Maryland tops all vessels in its class, with Tennessee Pennsylvania Mississippi Arizona and New Mexico following in order.
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Washington
Navy Department
Maryland
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Arizona
New Mexico
Bootleggers' Best Patrons in Society
Washington April 12 Ninety per cent of bootleggers would go out of business if demand for their product in higher society were cut off says Oral Prohibition Commissioner R A Haynes in address before the Women's National Committee for Law Enforcement.
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Washington
R. A. Haynes
Women's National Committee For Law Enforcement
Railway Owners Oppose Repeal of Rate Law in Senate Hearing
Rail road executives led by Northern Pacific chairman Howard Elliott argued before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee against repealing rate sections of the Transportation Act. Elliott warned repeal would undermine investor confidence and harm shippers, employees, and railroad securities holders while benefiting millions in life insurance and savings sectors.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific
Elliott
Congress
Deneen Leads McCormick In Illinois Senate Contest
Former Governor Charles S. Deneen tops Medill McCormick for the Republican senatorial nomination by 4 106 votes. In 6725 of 5744 precincts Deneen had 355 399 votes to McCormick 351 383, with 19 precincts still uncounted and awaiting the official canvass next week.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles
Deneen
Medill McCormick
Cook County
Adams County
McCormick
Atlanta Police Chief Beavers Is Dismissed After Guilty Verdict
Police committee in Atlanta removed Chief James L. Beavers after finding him guilty of neglect of duty and swearing falsely. He was acquitted on a count alleging aiding evidence procurement for a divorce case involving Asa G. Candler's wife. Beavers served 11 years as chief and 35 years on the force.
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Atlanta
James L. Beavers
Police Committee
Asa G. Candler
Beavers
Force
No Honorary U S Army Colonels Says War Department
Washington April 12 The War Department declares there will be no honorary colonels in the United States army Any such designation is unauthorized by army regulations and is not to be created in the commissioned ranks Actresses and other holders of honorary colonel designations by regimental groups are not to be recognized However the ruling does not affect existing ceremonial titles or private affiliations as nonofficial honors.
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Washington
United States Army
Army
War Department
Occasional Rains Forecast for the Coming Week
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows generally fair skies in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys at first, followed by considerable cloudiness and a probability of occasional showers. Temperatures expected to run near normal most of the week.
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Washington
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Immigration Bill Moves to Exclude Japanese From U S
Washington April 12. The House approved the Johnson bill section fixing immigration quotas at 2 percent based on the 1890 census and moved toward excluding Japanese immigrants. Debate centered on the quota and exclusion provisions with amendments rejected by large margins. Japan protested the proposed exclusion warning of grave consequences and recalling the 1907 gentleman's agreement.
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Washington
House
United States
Johnson
Immigration Committee
Senate
Japan
Hanthara
Shortage of Farm Labor Reported At 92 Percent
Washington April 12 the department of agriculture announced a farm labor short age on April 1 with supply at 92 percent of demand. The supply last year stood at 88 percent. In the west north central states there is a two percent over supply while in western states including mountain and Pacific divisions the supply is ten percent above demand.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
West North Central
Woman Candidate Files for Sheriff in Klamath County
Mrs. Gertrude B. Brown, a widow, filed her declaration as a candidate for sheriff of Klamath county. She will oppose five men, saying she was raised on a cattle ranch, is an expert horsewoman and marksman, weighs 165 pounds, and is not afraid of any man in Oregon.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Gertrude B. Brown
Klamath County
Doug and Mary Sail for Far East on Olympic
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford depart New York aboard the Olympic for a two year first vacation. They plan to return to California via the Far East with Fairbanks joking that Mary is the brighter star in the Fairbanks Pickford duo.
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Associated Press
New York
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Olympic
California
Far East
Doug
Mary
Mr. Picklord
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