Fall and his story haunts Teapot Dome scandal
Former interior secretary Albert Fall, given months to live, signals he may reveal more about the Teapot Dome leasing while avoiding senate testimony to escape contempt. President Coolidge’s steadfast stance and other notes on public figures and stock market frenzies fill a broad, opinionated page.
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Albert B. Fall
Interior
Teapot Dome
Senate
el Paso
Tex
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate Probe Ignores Hardings Tell All Offer
Washington report says friends and GOP leaders want the senate inquiry to focus on the late President Harding’s finances to prove he had no financial taint. Public suspicion grows that more sinister details remain linked to the Continental Trading company bonds and associated figures amid ongoing disclosures.
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Washington
D. C
Harding
Republican Party
Senate
Courier delivery by 4 30 each day note to readers
The notice warns readers the Courier should arrive before 4 30 each day and instructs them to phone STOO if late. calls must reach the office before 6 50 p.m. for a replacement issue. It emphasizes contacting the paper promptly to ensure delivery.
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Former Pennsylvania Governor William Sproul Dies in Chester
William Sproul 58 former governor of Pennsylvania died at his Chester home after several months illness. He rose to national prominence when nominated for the presidency at the 1920 Republican convention but withdrew to aid Warren G Harding. Reports said he was offered the vice presidency on the Harding ticket but refused.
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William ©. Sproul
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United States
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Harding
Calls Troops to Ispease Miners
Steubenville March 22. Inability to disperse crowds at the Dillon No 1 mine near here led Jefferson county Sheriff William T. Allison to ask Governor Donahey for Ohio national guard troops. He said few disturbances occurred but pickets could not be broken up. about 106 nonunion workers are employed at the Wheeling & Lake Erie mine under a federal injunction restraining union interference.
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Here
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Jefferson County
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Ohio National Guard
two enlisted seamen killed in naval gasoline explosion
Two sailors died and ten were injured aboard the destroyer tender Whitney at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. William Delenett of Baltimore and George Garrett of Ozark Missouri were identified as the deceased. The blast occurred during ventilation near a gasoline storage area and wounded were treated on the hospital ship Mercy.
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Gautanging Bay
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Baltimore
George Edward Garrett
Ozark
Mercy
Third Victim of Kentucky Crash Dies
Des Moines reports RB B Parrish, 28, died after a Stanford Kentucky train-tumobile crash that killed his wife Mrs Davy McKiddy 40 and her son Chester Curtisah. Albert Strong of Lansing is seriously injured and hospitalized. Burial plans place Parrish in Mount Union Iowa.
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Kentucky
Forger Arrested in Cedar Rapids After Forged Check Incident
A. Dale known as J B Churchill, 60, was jailed in Cedar Rapids after using a forged check to obtain clothing. Police found two bundles of hooks, 35 rubber stamps, and merchandise in his hotel room, including items bearing a Fort Dodge mark.
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J.B. Churchill
Fall Won’t Reveal Oil Bond Facts in Teapot Dome Case
Washington March 22 Justice Bailey ordered Albert B Fall tried separately April 4 in the Teapot Dome conspiracy case with Harry F Sinclair. Senator Walsh said Fall knows nothing of Continental Trading company or Liberty bond profits and offered no new light on leases or Three Rivers ranch bonds. Fall’s telegram showing willingness to testify was discounted as not furnishing new information and continuance may allow deposition.
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Marty F. Sinclair
Jennings Bailey
Albert GB
Fall
el Paso
Senate
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Continental Trading Company
Walsh
Montana
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District Supreme Court
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Walsh Committee
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Lye
Forim
Washington
Teapot Dome
Sinclair
Republican
Gantental Ou Company
Htheny
Driver of auto that overturned dies of injuries
Frank R. Kern 52 of 406 La Porte Road died at 2:30 p m in St Francis hospital from a skull fracture suffered when his automobile overturned on lower Lafayette Street yesterday evening. Police on duty Walker and Driver Roy Jectin observed the car swerve and go out. Kern was found unconscious near the overturned vehicle. Cause of accident undetermined though brake and tire marks noted. Kern, a truck gardener, leaves a widow Bertha Mae Kern four children and several relatives. Body at Kistner mortuary.
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St Francis Hospital
Lafayette Street
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Richard Kern
Soviet Declares No Place for League of Nations
Geneva dispatch reports Soviet government stating there is no room for the League of Nations in its foreign affairs policy. The note accompanies a message by U.S. envoy urging adherence to Washington naval arms limitations and other treaties.
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Testimony on St Francis dam contracts fuels old debate
Stanley D. Moore of Black Hawk Construction critiques day labor versus contract work saying contracts require full specifications and inspections. He argues the contract system reduces risk for cities, with bond coverage ensuring faults are remedied.
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Stanley D. Moore
Black Hawk Construction Company
Quake in Mexico City Rattles Capital Area
A strong quake struck Mexico City and nearby areas at night, cutting lights and causing panic as wires sparked. Officials reported six injuries and one small shack collapsed, though widespread damage appeared limited after a three minute tremor from 10:16 to 10:19 p.m.
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Robinson and daughter ride with Lindbergh over Washington
Rep. Robinson and his daughter Dorothy Robinson Clinton join Col. Charles A. Lindbergh for a 20 minute flight over Washington. Also aboard were Rep. Kopp and Mr. Pleasant, who praised the experience and the security of flying with Lindbergh.
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Dubuque to Establish Airport on Sioux City Chicago Route
The Dubuque aviation committee voted to abandon Galena field and move operations to a new airport north of the city at Nutwood park on the Sogerville road. The plan includes erecting hangars and facilities to serve a proposed Dubuque Dubuque Sioux City Chicago air route with a carrier operating from Galena.
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Couzens Attacks Mellon as Unfit for Office in Senate
In Washington the Senate debates a resolution demanding Secretary Mellon resign. Senator Couzens declares Mellon unfit to hold office, accusing him of concealing a Sinclair contribution and ties to Gulf and Mexican Gulf companies. Debate shifts as Republicans press for specifics and possible referrals.
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Hickman Escape Delays Hanging Date
William Edward Hickman will not be hanged on April 27 for the Marion Parker murder as the appellate court in San Francisco grants an infinite stay. Warden James W. Holohan reports an appeal filed March 15 in Los Angeles has been received by the court.
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British search plane hunts missing Hinchliffe Mackay in Maine
Flying Officer Charles Beth of the Canadian air force pilots a search plane over Moosehead lake district seeking Captain Walter Hinchliffe and Miss Elsie Mackay. The Stinson- Detroiter Endeavour vanished after departing England in an attempted transatlantic flight to the United States. Further flights planned to locate the aircraft or its occupants as clouds veil White Top mountain.
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Walter Hinchlife
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Silent Witness Committee Cites Ware Campaign Contempt
Washington March 2 The Silent Witness committee cites Ware leader Thomas W eam haham of Philadelphia for contempt after Cunningham refused to disclose the source of a 90000 contribution to the campaign of Senator-elect Wallan S Ware Republican Pennsylvania. Process servers failed to locate Cunningham who later appeared and declined to reveal the funds origin.
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Senate
Reed
Cunningham
Wallan S. Ware
Republican
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