Prohibition trial ends with hung jury in Jersey City case
The jury evaluating charges of conspiring to violate state prohibition laws could not reach a verdict. Judge discharged the twelve defendants including Jersey City officials and civilians. retrial likely within two weeks. Senator Edward J. Edwards named as a backer did not testify. prosecutors may present remaining evidence to a grand jury.
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The
Associated Press
Jersey City
N. É. Janu
Weehawken
McMahon
Hudson County
H. A. Lavenstein
Edwards
Edward J. Edwards
New Jersey
Tral
John Milton
Ac Eon County
Pancra
New York Lawyers Tied to Turman Forgery Scheme
Prosecutors say two prominent New York attorneys received nearly 600000 in transactions linked to Moses Turman who confessed to a 1300000 forgeries spree. William Hanson and M N Koven are named with Turman. Archibald Palmer is cited for a repayment loan.
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New York
Moses Turman
William L. Hanson
Charlies
Whitman
City Court
Turman
M. N. Koven
Brooklyn
Archibald Palmer
Atttorney
Farm Commission to Submit Report Next Week
The president's agricultural commission plans to submit its recommendations for agricultural relief next week. Members decline to detail conclusions. A preliminary report on relief for the livestock industry was given to the president recently, and the panel has since studied marketing export problems tariff protection and freight rates.
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Associated Press
Washington
President’s Agricultural Commission
Reichstag backs government program in vote
In Berlin on January 22 the Reichstag approved Chancellor Luther's government program by a 246 to 160 vote. The measure outlines key policy directions and sets the agenda for the coming year.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Luther
Jap Newspapers Pleased With Russo Jap Treaty
Tokyo reports a general note of satisfaction in the vernacular press over the Russo Japanese treaty. The pact is seen as a tolerable success with hopes that its economic and political results will be favorable rather than disappointing. The Diet questions a new amendment conference. War Minister Ugaki says Japan sees no reason to object if motives are frank fair and sincere.
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Associated Presse
TOKIO
TORIO
Imperial Diet
United States
Iece Ugaki
Japan
Bill Aims to Reopen Closed Banks in Iowa
The Iowa State Department of Banking presented a bill to the senate and house banking committees to permit court ordered reorganization after 80 percent of depositors sign waivers. The measure seeks to reduce receiverships by enabling majorities of interested parties to reestablish banks with better prospects for full payout.
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Associated Press State House
Des Moines
Senate
House Banking Committees
State Department of Banking
Des Moines Leads Iowa in 1924 Building Permits and Value
Des Moines reports 2312 building permits in 1924, valued at over $9 million, leading Iowa cities. Davenport ranked second with 1516 permits, Sioux City third with 1463, and Cedar Rapids fourth with 1427, while Sioux City and Cedar Rapids outpaced Davenport in total building value. Other cities posting over a million dollars include Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Ottumwa, and Waterloo.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Davenport
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Silux
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Mayfield Likely To Retain Senate Seat
The Associated Press reports that an unanimous recommendation to deem Senator Mayfield of Texas properly elected has been sent to the Senate. Mayfield faced a 1922 election contest from Republican challenger George E. B. Heddy, who ran as an independent Democratic candidate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mayfield
Texas
Senate
George E. B. Heddy
Sen
Des Moines Officials Dismissed Over Disorderly House Case
Wm. Bailey head of the police identification bureau and Frank Badgley chief mechanic of the police garage were discharged after a civil service commission hearing. They were charged with frequenting a disorderly house.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Wm. Bailey
Police Department
Frank Badgley
Civil Service Commission
Harvard Lawyer Roscoe Pound Elected UW President
Roscoe Pound, dean of Harvard Law School, has been elected president of the University of Wisconsin, according to the Milwaukee Journal. The announcement confirms Pound as the new chief administrator for the Wisconsin campus.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Roscoe Pound
Harvard Law School
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Today
Parole Power Shift Proposed In Iowa Bill
A bill in the Iowa Senate would transfer parole authority over Rockwell City women’s reformatory inmates from the board of control to the parole board. The measure aims to consolidate parole duties and ease the board of control, potentially blocking broader board consolidations urged by governors Kendall and Hammill. The board of control backs the bill and other senators proposed related measures including a blind commission and a mining wash room bill. The senate noted a need to refine motor carriers law, with no further house action as sessions adjourned.
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State House
Des Moines
Womans Reformatory
Rockwell City
Board of Control
Board of Parole
State Senate
Herooking
Floyd County
Parole Board
Kendall
Hammill
Reformatory
Board of
Contro
White
Benton
Commission For
Stoddard
Woodbury
Ellis
Appanoose County
Fifty Thousand Prize Eggs On Exhibition In Minnesota Show
Fifty thousand prize eggs are on display as the Minnesota State Poultry Association opens its annual show in Minneapolis. Four thousand voices cheer the event and 39 silver cups plus over $2,000 in cash prizes are to be awarded during the run through Sunday night. The eggs form a special feature of the first state wide eggs show.
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the Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota State Poultry Association
Canada
Dakotas
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Minnesota
TopPrice 170 At Duroc Jersey Hog Sale
The McKee Brothers winter sow sale in Creston saw a top price of 170 dollars with an average of 107.68 for 48 hogs all sired by Great Colonel McKee Brother's world champion Duroc Jersey. The furthest buyer arrived from South Carolina, and most hogs went to states outside Iowa.
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Associated Press
Creston
McKee Brother
Colonel McKee Brother
Duroc
South Caroline
Lowans
Escaped Convict Chapman Returns to Federal Pen
Gerald Chapman, who escaped from the federal penitentiary in March 1928, was recaptured at Munice Indiana and sent back to Atlanta federal prison by authorities from Indianapolis.
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Associatedress
Atlanta
Gerald Chapman
Federal Penitentiary
Indianapolis
Munele
Ind
Eclipse Doubtful Light Shines on Relativity Theory
San Francisco astronomers question whether the sun's eclipse will illuminate Einstein relativity. Navy professor Captain T J J Lee suggests limited impact, while Michelson experiments and solar magnetism may offer stray insights. The debate centers on space curvature and moon motion fluctuations tied to solar gravity.
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H Associated Rose
San Francisco
Calif
T. J. J. Lee
United State Navy
Mare Island
California
Sether
Michelgon
Einstein
St Joseph Larmor
Cambridge
Neland
Charles Lane Poor
New York
Soldner
Laor
Space
Costa Rica Resigns from League of Nations
Costa Rica filed notice of withdrawal from the League of Nations, enclosing 18 677 dollars to cover back dues for 1921 through 1924. Officials say the move may reflect criticism over unpaid assessments and that Costa Rica would remain a member until January 1, 1927 under the covenant.
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Geneva
Costa Rica
League of Nations
League
Ecuador
Mexico
Borah Defends U S Attitude on World War Debts
In Washington on January 22 Senator Borah chairman of the foreign relations committee defended the U S stance on war debts. He argued the United States had been more generous to its allies than to its own taxpayers.
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U. S
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Hypnotic Thief Sentenced in Arizona Court
Julia Stanley, traveling with a tourist party in Douglas Arizona, confessed to a hypnotic theft scheme. She received fifty days in jail and a $150 fine after admitting she induced Mrs M Mantion to part with clothing and jewelry by claiming a hypnotic state.
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Associated Treas
Douglas, Ariz
Julia Stanley
Stanley
Passengers Refuse to Forfeit Puzzles on Train
A Great Northern passenger train out of Yankton reports passengers refuse to leave at their stops due to absorption in solving crossword puzzles. A conductor notes the distraction caused by the puzzles as the train continues on its route.
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Great Northern
Yankton
Standard Oil raises gas price one cent a gallon
Chicago January 23 The Standard Oil Company of Indiana will raise gasoline prices by one cent per gallon tomorrow across its territory in all states served.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Post Office Robber Sentenced to Fifty Years
Joe Urbaytis was convicted in federal court for alleged participation in the $1,000,000 Toledo postoffice robbery on February 17, 1921 and sentenced to fifty years in the Atlanta government prison.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Joe Urbaytis
Senators Seek British Ship Info Over Arms Treaty Compliance
Senate resolution moves to request President Coolidge obtain Britain’s word on whether the two new capital ships Rodney and Nelson violate the arms conference pact. The measure follows approval to pursue a new arms conference, a step welcomed by administration allies to speed naval appropriations.
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Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Coolidge
McKellar
Tennessee
King
Utah
Lausanne Treaty Emerges From Obscurity At White House Talk
Washington January 22 The Lausanne treaty restoring diplomatic relations between the United States and Turkey was spotlighted at a White House dinner conference with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Richard Washburn Child outlined the case for Senate action while President Coolidge voiced no position. Chairman Borah avoided predicting action and urged priority for adherence to the world court.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Turkey
White House
Senate
Coolidge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Richard Washburn Child
Italy
Child
State Department
World Court
Borah
Photographers Urged to Document January Solar Eclipse
Williams Bay Wis Jan 2 Amateur photographers may aid science by recording the total solar eclipse on January 24 says Prof Edwin P Frost director of Yerkes Observatory. He notes Chicago will see a partial eclipse and that the event may not be so large for two centuries.
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Associated Press
Williams Bay
Wis
Edwin LB. Frost
Yerkes Observatory
University of Chicago
Chicago
Senate considers postoffice pay and rate increases
A bill to raise postal salaries and revise rates was discussed in the Senate. The plan includes retroactive pay to January 1 and general rate hikes, with publishers opposing a clause reducing advertising rate increases. Senator Moses of New Hampshire reported the measure, seen as temporary, awaiting definite action.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Postoffice
Senate
Post Office Committee
Moses
Frepublican
New Hampshire
Coolidee
Houat
Oddie
Republican
Nevada
Coolidge Invited to Visit Iowa State Fair
President Coolidge was invited to visit Iowa and deliver an address at the Iowa State Fair on September 1. Governor Hammill and Lieutenant Governor Kimball sent the invitation, with Senator Cummins entrusted to urge attendance.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Coolidge
Iowa
Hammill
Kimball
Cummins
Investigation into Navy seaplane deaths near Pensacola
Four naval aviators were aboard a seaplane that plunged into Escambia Bay near Pensacola. Carrence Edward Linevile of Berkeley, California and Harry Maxwell Young of Montgomery, Alabama were killed. The other two occupants were injured as an investigation commenced.
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Associated Press
Penicola
Florida
Carrence Edward Linevile
Berkeley
Calif
Harry Maxwell Young
Montgomery
Ala
Escambia Bay
Eruption of Eclipse Photography Urged for Michigan Observers
The speaker encourages observation in a Michigan town with amateur and professional photographers urged to capture the corona. Cameras should focus on the moon or objects up to 1,000 feet, using both long and short exposures from 40 to 80 seconds and 1 to 5 seconds respectively.
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Michigan
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