Coolidge to face senate fight over many new appointments
Washington reports President Coolidge will push a wave of confirmations when Congress reconvenes, including the Interstate Commerce Commission, Federal Trade Commission, shipping board and tariff commission. Critics doubt the personnel and accuse the administration of stacking commissions with allies. First test is Thomas Woodlock for the ICC, blocked twice before. Charles Hunt’s reappointment to the FTC also faces opposition despite support from Senator Cummins. No immediate new nominees for the shipping board or tariff commission.
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Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shipping Board
Federal Trade Commission
Tariff Commission
Thomas Woodlock
New York
Roxana PetroleumPromotions At Local Shell Station
Roxana Petroleum officials announced promotions at the local Shell filling station for district sales and attendant roles. Albert Payne moves to district salesman, Earl Chattin to local agent, George Davis to senior attendant, and Charles Love to attendant vacated by Davis.
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Roxana Petroleum Company
Shell
Albert Payne
Earl Chattin
George Davis
Charles Love
Davis
Effort to Call Special Session on Highway Commission Probe
Marion County delegation presses a petition for a special session to investigate the highway commission. Opponents statewide, including Rep Duncan, cite powerful interests and 2500 commission employees as factors against advancing the motion. Indianapolis area dispatch notes growing resistance to the session push.
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United Press
Marion
Duncan
The
Porter will gives c****** to three churches and four daughters
Jane E Porter of Elnora died recently leaving a will dated December 16 1913. One hundred dollars each goes to the Plainville M E church and the Cornettsville M E church and twenty five dollars to the Otterbein United Brethren church. The remaining estate is divided among daughters Mary A Myers Mary J Aikman Ida May McBride and Emma C Long. Louis G Aikman named executor with Ernest E Killion and R Elmer Killion as witnesses.
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Jane E. Porter
Elnora
ME. Church of
Plainville
M. E. Church of
Cornettsville
Otterbein United Brethren Church
Mary A. Myers
Mary J. Aikman
Ida May McBride
Emma C. Long
Louis G. Aikman
Jones Departing for Southern Home from Washington
The Rev and Mrs. Ellis M. Jones left this afternoon for Shaqualak Mississippi to spend their remaining days. They travel by automobile, spending tonight in Louisville before continuing south. The Baptist pastor reflected on nine years in Washington and bid acquaintances farewell.
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Ellis M. Jones
Shaqualak
Miss
Louisville
Mississippi
Washington
Veto of Plebiscite Measure by Governor Wood
Manila December 4 The governor general Leon ard Wood is believed to have vetoed the Philippine legislature measure for a plebiscite on independence. No official statement has been issued though officials think the veto rests on the view that a plebiscite would achieve nothing and waste money.
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Manilla
P. 1
Leonard Wood
Philippine
Round Up Higher Ups In Rum Ring In Rum
New York police and federal agents moved to round up more leaders of the nation’s largest rum ring after the arrest of Cincinnati millionaire William Dwyer and others said to head the booze syndicate. Six Coast Guard members and about six more were seized in raids, with warrants issued for additional suspects inside and outside the service, according to United States Attorney Buckner.
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New York
William Dwyer
Cincinnati
Dwyers
United States Coast Guard
United States
Buckner
Cyclone Hits Yazoo City Mississippi
A cyclone struck the outskirts of Yazoo City leaving a quarter mile wide path of destruction. Two people were killed and twenty injured as wires were downed. reports reach Yazoo & Mississippi Valley railroad office with details limited.
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Memphis
Tenn
Yazoo City
Miss
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad
Rhinelanders' Marriage Case Goes to Jury
White Plains N Y December 4 The fate of Leopard Kip Rhinelander and Alice Jones as a married couple rests with a jury after four weeks of testimony detailing a courtship and marriage between a son of a wealthy family and the daughter of a Negro taxi driver The judge instructed the jurors that even if Leonard was deceived about his wife's color he cannot seek annulment if he continued marriage relations after learning the facts
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White Plains
N. Y
Leopard Kip Rhinelander
Alice Jones
Morschauser
Leonard
Seattle Woman Seeks End to Racial Pressure
Mrs John Wong of Seattle Wash says neighbors try to coerce her to shun her Chinese partner. She pleads with police to stop harassment and says I love him and he's good to me.
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John Wong
Seater Wash
Seattle
Coolidge Praises Morrow Board With Clear View
In Washington a White House statement says the Morrow board report provides a clearer understanding of all the problems involved than any previous statement. The president notes no dispute that the board played a distinguished public service role in guiding the nation’s response to foreign attacks.
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Washington, Dc
Wolidge
Fhite
House Today
Morrow Tyraft Board
City Injunction Denied in Perrine suit on Memorial Avenue
In circuit court this morning ITV was sustained on its demurrer to the amended complaint filed by W. A. Perrine and others. The ruling voids injunction action, directing an appeal from the city council instead after council overruled remonstrances on Memorial Avenue paving. John H. Spencer and F. A. Seal argued for the city.
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Law Ie
Memorial Avenue
W. A. Perrine
Csty
Grant- J Gia
Memlla Avenue
John H. Spencer
City
F. A. Seal
Heat mix up at gym prompts cold attendees and apologies
The article recounts a gym heat mishap with two janitors turning heat on and off, leaving attendees cold. It notes seat reservations at the high school office from 9 a m to 5 p m Saturday, praise for the committee’s work, and a pledge by twenty men to paint the gym inside using their own brushes.
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Cabo
Clawson Me
Herman Kempf
Hugh Cox
Unclear fire destroys Thornell barn and car
Fire swept a barn owned by Jo nell of southeast Sixth pth night around 11:30. Firemen arrived as the structure and car were heavily damaged with walls and roof collapsing. The Chevrolet was ruined. no contents or valuables were saved. Chief Gates suspects a shorted wire started the blaze.
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Jo Nell
Thornell
Chevrolet
Indiana Wheat Growers pool pays second 1925 wheat crop
Indianapolis December 4 The Indiana Wheat Growers Association issued a second payment to members who delivered 1925 wheat paying one dollar per bushel. Membership surged 160 percent to 18 259. Officials predict the Indiana coop may become the largest in the country as Illinois farmers join. over 200 Illinois growers already belong. Some consider changing the corporation’s name and filing in Illinois.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Wheat Growers’ Association
Herman Steen
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
Indiana Wheat Growers
Illinois
Indiana Association
Southern Illinois
Indiana Co-Operative Pool
Tlinois
Steen
State aims to save funds via new license plate plan
Indiana secretary of state Frederick E. Schortemeier says a new arrangement at 105 branch stations will save the state more than 22000 by eliminating the four cent per plate commission to branch operators. Notary fees on plate issuance will stay with the branches. Plate sales start December 15 and all cars must carry 1926 tags from February 15 onward. Citizens are urged to obtain plates at local branches to cut mailing costs.
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Indiana
Frederick E. Schortemeier
Mr. Schortemeier
Arsenic Poisoning Linked to Berger Death Verdict
Princeton coroner plans to return a verdict of death by own action by arsenic poisoning for John G. Berger, 45, a Princeton dealer who died after a car crash. Pathologists found arsenic in his stomach and liver. Berger held heavy life insurance with double indemnity clauses. Insurance scrutiny followed his hospital release after the crash. Harrisburg rumor notes a Pennsylvania special legislative session likely to address the anthracite strike and coal-field peace efforts.
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Princeton
Ind
Strickland
John Berger
Berger
John G. Berger
Indiana University
Indianapolis
Moon
Hodgen
Harger
John Q. Berger
Bereger
Vincennes- Evansville
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Willoughby Wins Demurrer Upheld in Election Fight
Vincennes Ind Dec 4 Judge K Emison sustained the demurrer in the Knox county superior court election contest over the office of justice for the Inobi district. Benjamin Willoughby was declared elected by one vote in the November 1924 official count. Jorge Denton of Evansville, a Democrat, filed the suit.
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Vincennes
Ind
K Emison
Knox County
Benjamin Willoughby
Inobi
Jorge Denton
Evansville
Willoughby
France to reopen negotiations on war debt with United States
Washington reports France intends to reopen talks in 1926 to set its $4,000,000,000 war debt to the United States through the French ambassador to Washington. The move follows ongoing postwar financial settlement efforts and signals renewed diplomatic engagement.
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Washington
France
America
United
Four Bandits Escape With $8000 From Roselle Bank
Four bandits entered the Roselle state bank in Roselle Illinois and locked five employees in a room before making off with eight thousand dollars. The robbery occurred today December 4. Police were alerted and a search is underway for the suspects.
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Roselle, Ir
Roselle
Miners in Tungsten Mine Endangered by New Fire
In Mederland Colorado a fire broke out in the Cardinal tunnel of the Fairview Mining Company’s tungsten mine today. About 15 to 25 men were reported endangered as flames threaten to consume the oxygen supply and trap workers inside the tunnel. Local rescue efforts were underway as officials assessed the situation.
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Mederland
Colo
Fairview Mining Company
Tungsten
Duvall Camp N Indianapolis Grand Jury Probes Mayor Fund
In Indianapolis on December 4 the Marion County grand jury began examining the financial report of the mayoral campaign fund. The sub-treasurer Clifton Remy presented the list of contributions to the grand jury for scrutiny. The investigation centers on allegations that the fund included improper payments from corporations in violation of campaign finance laws.
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Indianapolis
Lie
Jivall
Maridy County Grand Jury
Listim
Clyson
TB Mayor Club
Grand Jury
Pagpie Remy
Robinson
London Traffic Devastation Leaves Dozens Harmed
A heavy London accident flood disrupted transit as motorists trams and buses crawled through the city. One man was killed and another seriously injured amid chaotic conditions.
Luther and Stresemann Return from London
Berlin reports Chancellor Luther and Foreign Minister Stresemann returned from London. Luther later told President von Hindenburg about Locarno pact signing and follow up talks. It is expected Hindenburg will appoint Luther to head the government after the cabinet resigns Saturday.
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Berlin
Luther
Stresemann
London
Pres. von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Amnest y Granted to Greek Revolters
Athens reports Premier Pengalos issued amnesty for all participants in the recent revolutionary movement. On his orders, all legislative measures protecting the republic against insurgents were lifted.
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Athens
Pengalos
Martha J Honeycutt Funeral Held at Presbyterian Church
The funeral of Mrs. Martha J. Honeycutt was held this afternoon at 1:30 at the Presbyterian church, burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
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Honeycutt
Martha J. Honeycutt
Presbyterian Church
Buring
Oak Grove Cemetery
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