Accused Officials Named in Daugherty Palmer Harrison Probe
Senate testimony details alleged misconduct tied to the alien property program during World War I. Former Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer former Attorney General (Harry M Daugherty) and Francis Burton Harrison are cited with alleged coercion and improper influence in the sale of German-owned properties in the Philippines and the United States. Witnesses describe bribe schemes, prosecutions, and attempts to push indictments amid political pressure and investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mitchell Palmer
Harry M Daugherty
Philippines
Francis Burton Harrison
Senate
Daugherty
Qaston Te Means
Tong Aattie
George W Storch
Department of Justice
Department of Fast 9
Tapi
Mingherty
Jean W Smith
Storch
Tauimony
Johan W
Rmformer Aasistant Attorney General
Smar Meang
Palmer
M- Daugherty
Oiien
Gsise
Devater
Howard Mantagray
Whente
Ule Wheeler
Daugher
York
Joan Smith
Stowe
Amberlain
Daugh
Toveau
Daparti
Tugierty
Chow
Western Union
Gonpany
Fottopines
Geveral Harrison
Alia Property
Recna 16
Crimsinta Tce
Chaoti
Orve
Blanton Hunts Foxes and Trains for Flibusters
Representative Thomas JL Blanton of Texas, noted for filibuster tactics, said obstruction is hard work and staying slim is required for success. Representative Saramera of Washington warned Blanton his health could suffer if he continued solo filibusters. Blanton countered that while others strain, he stays fit by hunting foxes in Maryland.
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Thomas JL. Blanton
Texzas
Saramera
Washington
Texam
Wheeler Investigation Opens as Senate Panel Probes Wheeler Is Indicted
The Senate investigation into Senator Wheeler of Montana begins today before a special committee chaired by Senator Borah Idaho. Testimony is expected from geologist Gordon Campbell. James Baldwin. former Rep Thomas Stout. Blair Coan. W J Burns and other Interior Department officials and Montana witnesses. Senator Wheeler plans to attend the opening session of public hearings.
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Alby
Associated Press
Senate
Wheeler
Montena
Daugherty Committee
Borah
Ydaho
Gordon Campbell
Great Falls
Interior Department
Campbell
Montana
James Baldwin
Butte
Thomas Stout
Blair Coan
Department of Justice
W J Burns
Justice Department
Bureau of Investigation
Coan
Republican National Committees
Bawing Booth
Department of Interior
C L Stevens
L BB Deauleu
Cummina
McNary
Crepton
McLean
Connecticut
Treasury to Answer Charges of Brewer
The special committee investigating bond duplication in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing plans to have the Treasury Department reply to Charles B Brewer’s charges about duplicate securities. Treasury officials will draft a report after inspecting Brewer’s evidence at the Riggs Bank with Representatives McFadden and Stephenson. The inquiry faces delays from related matters and ongoing disputes over subpoenas and executive privilege.
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Bureau of Engraving
Treasury Department
Charles B Brawer
Treasury
Brewer
House
Riggs Bank
WcFadden
Pennsylvania
Stephenson
Youth
Carolina
Houga Committee
Mr Brewer
Zihiman Examined as Wife Testifies in Probe
Representative Zikiman of Marstand testified yesterday before the committee probing charges of improper conduct. The hearing reopened after a closed session, with his wife also taking the stand.
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Zihiman
Zikiman
Republian
Marstand
Vihman
Rotor Lisband
Four Selected for Grand Jury to Hear Oil Charges
Four jurors were chosen from the first panel of 23 to join an expanded panel of 180 for April 35 as the District Supreme Court reconvenes after Easter to consider criminal charges stemming from an oil investigation. William Cooper Procter and Benetor Walsh are to be subpoenaed, with Procter expected in Washington today.
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Senate Oil Committee
District Supreme Ccurt
Justice Hite
Senate
William Cooper Proctor
Cincinnaii
Benetor Walsh
Montana
Ofl
Shaw Charges Oil Leases Under Wilson Were Less
New Brunswick April 16 Leslie M Shaw secretary of the treasury in the Roosevelt administration said to the Republican club that Wilson oil leases yielded 18 percent for the government while Denby earned 37 percent plus pipeline and storage concessions from Doheny. He claimed the Senate did not object then because no presidential campaign was underway and questioned why the statute on reserves had not been repealed.
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Philipping Nanpea
Delong
Wheeler
Storck
Jew Smith
Yasrad
Daugh
Toe
Smith
Aagertel
Howard Uerington
Jess Sav
Ur Daughety
New Brunswick
Senate
Republican
Wilson
Leslie M Shaw
Treasury
Roosevelt
Republican Club of
Denby
Doheny
Shaw
Hamon's Widow Refuses To Testify In Oil Inquiry
Chicago April 16 AP Widow of Jake L Hamon refuses to appear before the Senate Teapot Dome Investigating Committee saying she will not go to Washington and that papers about her late husband's political connections were probably burned. She asserts she is a Democrat and never had access to Republican secrets. subpoena served after ten days. committee to seek further instructions from Washington.
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Senate
Rohrer
Oklahoma
Washington
Chicago
L. W Diton
Boles Penrope
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Alfred R Hales
Bwann Street
J Harris Franklin
District National Bank
A Woolford Wright
Fourteenth Street
T Calvin Johnson
Crittenden Street
Georgia Hemon Rohrer
Jake L Hamon
Senate Teapot Dome
Hannon
Omers
Mra Rohrer
Pixon
Boies Penrose
Pennslvania
Republcan
Ulno Way
Sulpena
Waukegan Ul Court
Dianalon
Grew Takes Office and Becomes Cabinet Head
Joseph C. Grew was sworn as Undersecretary of State and instantly became Acting Secretary of State in Hughes absence, marking the first time a newly qualified under secretary led the cabinet. He returns from serving as American Minister to Switzerland and succeeds William Phillips, who sails to Brussels as Ambassador to Belgium.
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Joseph C. Grew
Charles E. Hughes
State Department
Grew
Miles Shand
Bureau of Appointments
Switzerland
William Philips
Brussels
Belgium
Interference in Texas land inquiry denied
Two Postoffice Department inspectors told the Senate committee investigating land frauds in the lower Rio Grande Valley that they found no evidence of officials from the Post Office or Justice Dept trying to stifle the probe. Senator Heflin charged Texas Republican R B Creager with using political influence to head off the investigation. Inspector Donaldson testified he faced no government interference and that the move to Williamson was routine. Williamson said he had a free hand, and the panel discussed minutes showing Creager’s delegation pressed cabinet officials to curb the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Postoffice Department
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Senate Committee
Department of Justice
Heflin
Alabama
R B Creager
Republican National
J . Donaldson
O B Wiliamson
Willamson
Creager
Washington
Early Senate Action On Bonus Bill Sought
Senate leaders seek immediate action on the soldier bonus bill after immigration matters, Curtis of Kansas to have it taken up next, Reed of Pennsylvania planning a night session to push it through. Gas reduction debate revives as McCormick returns to push higher surtates, while some farm bloc leaders back the Democratic income plan. The home bill fight focuses on an option for full cash payments.
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Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Reed
Pennsylvania
Washington
McCormick
Finance Committee
House
Democrata
Plan to crush rent bill filibuster discussed in House
House leaders plan steamroller tactics to defeat the rent bill filibuster. Lampert and Begg will push for a rule setting an hour for a vote and for substituting a simple resolution to extend the current law until August 1, 1926. Whaley says tenants will be protected under the present law despite the filibuster.
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House
Committee On Rules
Lampert
Wisconsin
Begg
Ohio
Whaley
Rent Commission
House Votes to Aid Farm Products Export
The House passed a bill to promote overseas sale of farm products by supplying information to help American farmers adjust planting to world demand. It would grant permanent authority to the Department of Agriculture to provide data on farm management and foreign marketing practices, plus prospective world production and demand, and authorize agricultural programs at American diplomatic posts abroad.
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House
Senate
Department of Aericulture
Mondell Attacks Senate Conduct In Public Investigations
Frank W Mondell, War Finance Board member and former House Republican leader, told the District Society of the Sons of the American Revolution that the Senate’s investigations destroy public confidence and undermine belief in government. He urged lawful conduct, denounced rumors, and warned of America losing faith in officials while backing immigration restrictions excluding the Japanese. The gathering adopted resolutions opposing the German relief bill and urged continued support for restricted immigration.
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Senate
Frank W Mondel
War Finance Board
House
District Society of the Bons of the
Lafayette Hotel
Mond Seld
America
Germany
Society
Congress
Josiah Alan Orsdel
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Procter Ready to Testify In Oil Inquiry
Cincinnati April 16 Procter said he is ready to testify before the Senate oil committee at any time United States Marshal Borthwick had a process served to Cal Proctor after telegraphing the committee asking for the appearance date The marshal was instructed to serve the process last week but Proctor was out of town at the time It directed his appearance before the committee for April 14.
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Commission
Navy
Smith
White House
Congress
Cincinnat
William Cooper Procter
Senate Oil Committee
United States
Marshal Borthwick
Cal Procter
Col Proctor
Langley Trial Postponed to After May 6
Representative John W Langley of Kentucky faces a conspiracy to violate the prohibition laws case. The federal trial, initially set for April 28 in this court, is deferred until after the Kentucky proceedings in Covington begin May 6. The local case may proceed this spring depending on the Kentucky outcome. Justice Hire and U.S. Attorney Per ton Gordon requested the postponement.
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John W Langley
Kentucky
Covington
United States
Perton Gordon
William Hire
Smoke Screen Car Seizure Bill Aimed at Bootleggers
Police association asks Representative Rath to sponsor a bill providing confiscation of the vehicle and heavy fines plus imprisonment for owners or operators using smoke screen devices to elude police. The practice has helped bootleggers evade pursuing officers recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Policemen's Association
Rathbona
Illinois
Wau
Vocemen
Dentistry Measure Favorably Reported
A House District committee voted unanimously to favor a bill regulating dentistry in the District. It is endorsed by all city dental groups and aims to curb quack practitioners. Appearing before the committee were Dr. William Simpkins, Dr. Charles T Cole, Dr. C Willard Camatier, Dr H P Cobey and Dr C A Hawiey.
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House
William Simpkins
Board of
Dental Examiners
Charles T Cole
C Willard Camatier
H P Cobey
C A. Hawiey
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Quentions Mentagton
Meang Poattives
Attchell Palmer
Prandy Plaran
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Blanton Hunts Foxes
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Wnary
Bosch Magneto
Seisure and Bale
Rall Tartf
Congresa
M S Daugherty
Wash- Sheton
Attorney Generals Brothers
M Daugherty
Hhewite
George Otis Smith
Geological Survey
William C. Procter
Procter
Leonard Wood
New York
Metropolis
Borthwick
Mershal
President Coolidge
Commission On Oil Reserves
Hillary EB Jones
R D Bush
San Francisco
California Bureau of Mineralogy
TeBerges
American Welle
Wiadom
Presidents Commission
General Board of the Navy
Ita
National Defense
National Security
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Mondell
Sons of Revolution
Langley
Father Johns
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Clark Jewel Gas
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Maurice J. Colbert
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Wallis
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B. J. Werner
New York Avenue
Franklin
Kodaks and Supplies
William L. Sullivan, D.D
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Chevy Chase, D. C
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15Th St. N.W
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Hing Cornwell
Wae
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Nderswood
Panston
Nfte
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Arthur Stliman
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Cotebia
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Ridolph
James Foxster
Franklin Bell
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Atreete Norte
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