Daugherty urged in self respect to leave cabinet
Washington dispatch outlines why attorney general Daugherty faces pressure to resign amid oil lease scandals. It stresses that Walsh’s suspicions center on a vague interior department memo and not proven knowledge by Daugherty. Observers urge Daugherty to step aside due to public trust and ongoing investigations.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington
D. C
Walsh
Senator Walsh
Interior Department
Buch
Denby
al Daugherty
Harding
Fall
Bione
Courier delivery notice for late paper
The Courier will be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to reserve your paper by then due to carrier error or other cause, please call 5100 and the paper will be sent. Calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
Movie Man Falls in at Vesuvius Crater
International News Wire reports an intrepid photographer, presumed to be with a press agency, lost life in a seaplane dive into Mount Vesuvius crater. The craft hovered close for a photo sequence before sinking amid steam and ash. rescue teams found no trace.
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International News Wire
Naples
Keb
International News
Mount Vesuvius
Dires Lito Flanes
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County road bond sale set for March 4 in Iowa
Ed Madigan county treasurer will auction 950000 in road bonds March 4 at the courthouse. This sale, the largest in Iowa, will total 960000 with bonds for 15 years max and five year retirement optional. Allocation funded by property tax, federal aid, license fees. general levy burden minimal. Previous sales in Polk county reached 800000.
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Iowa
Ed Madigan
Polk County
Madigan
New Orleans
Hari Henry L. Fuqua
Ajry Schulte
Waterloo
Hewitt Bonaach
Goy
Rapyernor
Fuqua
Bouanchaud
Scott County Deputies Authorized Bulletproof Vests
Davenport IA Feb 20 Scott county deputy sheriffs are now well prepared to meet gunmen. The board of supervisors has authorized the purchase of a consign ment of bullet proof vests to be worn by deputies while on duty.
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Davenport
Scott County
Board of Supervisors
Liquor Shipment Seized in Denver Bonded Liquor Bust
Denver police halted a rail yard liquor shipment valued around 200000 after a tip flagged a carload consigned to unarmed persons in Cleveland Ohio. The car traveled from California and was mislabeled not intoxicating wine. Sergeant Reed led the seizure as part of nationwide anti bootlegging efforts.
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International News
Denver
Cola
Fred Reed
Reed
Clevelami. O
Galifornia
Cary
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Coolidge Withdraws Christian's Name as Trade Board Member
Washington February 20. Senate opposition to George B. Christian secretary to President Harding on the federal trade commission led to his nomination being withdrawn by President Coolidge at the nominee's request. Christian had been summoned to explain statements by Huston Thompson about attempts to use the White House office to forestall action against a motion picture concern. He asked Coolidge to entreat the appointment rather than appear before the committee.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
George B. Christian
Harding
Federal Trade Commission
Coolidge
Christian
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Huston Thompson
Trade Commission
White House
Small Towns May Buy Garbage Ovens
Des Moines reports towns of 5000 population or less could purchase electric garbage disposal plants if the Senate approves and the lower house action on the municipal corporations bill amendment passes. The amendment allows debt above 5 percent limit when plant revenues retire the bonds.
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Des Moines
Senate
France Approves Expert Plan for Rail Loan Scheme
Paris officials signaled acceptance of a reparations framework drafted by two international expert committees. The plan foresees a moratorium on German cash payments, while goods flows continue, and proposes an international railway exploitation body. Banking critics deem a 16 billion mark loan excessive, favoring about 0.5 billion marks instead.
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France
Schaet
Reichsbank
Petit Journal
Germany
Bornlen
Aeedom
Rhineland Bank
Switzerland
Reginald McKenna
England
Gov Smith Calls Prohibition Conference In Albany
Gov Smith summons law enforcement officials and prohibition agents for a conference in Albany to address enforcement along the Canadian border. Notable attendees include federal director Palmer Canfield and agents Izzy Einstein Moe Smith. The meeting aims to assign enforcement responsibilities to county officials. Separately, Pullman Co raises porter wages by eight percent, boosting annual payroll beyond $1.0 billion for about 10,000 workers.
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Afrbany
N. Y
New York State
Honduras Faces Split as Three Claim Presidents
Salvador dispatch reports Honduras is animated by a political trio of proclaimed presidents. Dr Juan Angel Arias, Rafael Gutierrez reportedly hands over power. Gen Tibucelo Cariag declares de facto rule amid reverses. Policarpo Bonilla backed by Generals Ferrera and Vicente Tostu also asserts leadership.
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Salvador
Llonturan
Nera
Juan Angel Arias
Rafael Gutierrez
Gan
Tibucelo Cariag
Sinvea
Gregorio Ferrera
Vicente Tostu
Blizzard Sweeps Eastern Seaboard
A major winter storm hit the eastern seaboard with rain sleet and heavy snow. Des Moines reported subzero temperatures while New York and Pittsburgh faced citywide disruption and at least one fatality as trains and streets froze under an extensive blizzard. Ontario trains ran hours late and Philadelphia streets stayed impassable.
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Associated Press
New York
Pittsburgh
Ontario
Toronto
Philadelphia
Pastor Wins Divorce Case Sparks Oak Park Church Celebration
Chicago February 20 Albert R Leland's petition for divorce naming Rev Carl D Case as co respondent was denied by Judge Charles M Feell Leland vowed to appeal The case rested on his wife's admission of intimacy with the pastor Case's defense argued Mrs Leland's mental unsoundness and hallucinations Church members celebrated at the First Baptist church of Oak Park with chimes ringing late into the night
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Chicago
Albert R. Leland
Carl D. Case
Charles M. Feell
Leland
Case
First Baptist Church
Oak Park
Inces
Fatalities in Soft Coal Fields Drop in Pa after Production Rise
Harrisburg report shows 1943 bituminous coal mining fatalities at 408, down 19 from the prior year despite a production gain of over 26 million tons. No deaths were due to gas or dust explosions, according to state secretary Joseph J. Walsh.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Joseph J. Walsh
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Witness Bates Secret Code Used by Forbes in Awarding Hospital Work
Chicago February 20 Associated Press reports a secret code used by contractors to Forbes veterans bureau directors. Mortimer Washington agent said the feud involved three hospitals St Cloud Livermore and American Lake with profits about 4150 000 to be split among Thompson Black and Hurley Mason with Forbes receiving a share. Mrs Sweet Forbes secretary testified about the code and its operation during a Pacific coast tour in 1922.
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Forbes
Associated Press
Chicago
Veterans’ Bureau
Crond Jury
Forbus
Merie L. Sweet
Pacific Coast
Rijas JT
Mortimer
Washington
Senate
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Minn
Livermore
Cal
American Lake
Wish
Thompson & Black
St. Lewis
Hurley & Mason
Tacoma
Daugherty Denies All Charges and Stands Firm
President Coolidge was advised there is no sentiment in the Republican Senate for Attorney General Daugherty to resign. Daugherty affirmed he will not quit, saying he welcomes any opportunity to answer charges and he was exonerated by the House impeachment inquiry. He asserted the same influences behind the Senate agitation drove the current protests and expressed readiness to face them again if needed.
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Semitor Lote
Massachusetts
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Daugherty
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Department of Justjlce
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Department of Justice
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Chicago Schools Recognize Golf as Scholastic Sport
Chicago public schools will recognize golf as a regular interscholastic sport and begin high school competition Friday with an indoor tournament. Medals will be awarded to individual and team winners after 26 holes. Samuel Gilbert, who started the effort, says other cities are preparing to adopt the plan.
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Chicago
Samuel Gilbert
Hope Abandoned for Recovery of Bishop Hamer Stauntz
J Lockwool today received word that Bishop Hamer Stauntz, stricken by paralysis on February 12, is not expected to live another day. The bishop, known throughout Omaha Methodist churches, fell ill while visiting Miami Florida. His wife rushed from Omaha to be at his bedside as he has been in a semiconscious state.
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J. Lockwool
Hamer
Stauntz
Stantz
Omaha
Miami
Fla
Bishon
Senator Greene Weaker After Shooting During Bootlegger Fight
Senator Frank J L Greene was shot during a pistol fight with bootleggers and, though gradually weakening, doctors said he would likely live for several hours as of this afternoon in Washington.
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Washington, DL
Frank J L. Greene
Whitney On Stand In Oil Inquiry Declares Sinclair Stock Trades
Washington and Emporia reports describe Senator Elkins admitting stock trading including Sinclair stock while Harry F. Sinclair prepares to testify in the Teapot Dome inquiry. The proceedings outline plans for auditing brokers books and possible early sessions as committee members seek full details of stock transactions and potential connections to the oil scandal.
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Frank L. Crocker
Mikin
Lenroot
New York
El‘kins
Sinclair
Washington, D. C
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Senator Walsh
Montana
Adams
Colorado
Walsh
Elkins
Senator Elkins
W. F. Felon
Washington
Philadelphia
Sinclair OM
Bandits from Thibet Attack Batang in Annexation Driver
The Thibetan bandits attacked Batang in Annexation Driver Pekin on February 20, killing district officials and threatening foreigners. Citizens repelled the first assault. the Chinese garrison then drove them back. The attackers returned, caused heavy casualties, and were expelled. A captured prisoner warned of future reinforcements and reoccupation of the city if needed. Foreigners would not be harmed.
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Thibet
Batang
Pekin
Nantha Luma Bhava
M. Perone
Atuntse
United Press
Garison
Hamia
Neces
Isary
Poreignera
British government moves to shield food and mail in strike
London reports Premier Ramsay MacDonald announced in the House of Commons that emergency legislation will be introduced if the Week workers strike continues to protect food supplies. Officials say post offices will ensure movement of foreign mail as employers present a new offer to strikers, expected to respond tonight.
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London
Ram' Issay MacDonald
Ihouse of Commons
Postoffica
Life & Annuity Co Votes for Merger Des Moines
Des Moines stockholders representing 81 percent approve merger plans with the Preferred Risk Life Insurance Co. The combined company would have paid up capital of 600000, surplus 10000, insurance in force 19060000, assets 375000, and premium income near 600000. Approval by the state insurance commissioner is pending.
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Des Moines
Fab
Ata Maet
Twine Fire Nearly Suffocates Firemen in Denver Plant
In Denver on February 20, fumes from burning twine and creosote nearly suffocated Fire Chief Healy and three firemen while battling a stubborn blaze at the International Harvest Ter company plant. Healy led the entry and then signaled retreat as dense smoke overwhelmed the crew, who were carried to the outdoors.
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Denver
Colo
Healy
International Harvestter Company
Bishop Homer Stunts Shows Improvement After Stroke
Miami February 20 The condition of Bishop Homer Stunts who was stricken a week ago Monday with a paralytic stroke here is said to be improving.
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Miami
Fla
Homer
Stunts
Boston Man Takes Over Day League Work in New York
Arthur Davis, named new superintendent of the State Anti Saloon League, moved into the league’s New York office to continue the prohibition fight. Described as humorous, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 230 pounds, he will pursue the anti drinking campaign left by William Anderson, who resigned after third degree forgery conviction. Davis previously served as northeastern regional director with HQ in Boston.
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W York
Arthur
Alh State Antisation League
League
Davis
New York
William He Anderson
L Davis
Boston
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