Verdict in Mitchell case roils Congress over justice
Washington lawmakers erupted as the Mitchell court martial verdict was challenged in the House. Tillman denounced the five year suspension as cruel and unlawful while Black introduced a resolution to restore Colonel Mitchell’s rank. Debate flags possible White House action and a resignation offer.
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Three Menaces to Livestock Ended in Year
Washington reports the annual Bureau of Animal Industry findings by Dr. John F. Mohler. Major threats were foot and mouth disease outbreaks in California and Texas and the European fowl pest affecting nine states. Over 7.0 million head were tested for tuberculosis with 3.1 percent condemned. Hog cholera prevalence was unusually low.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
California
Texas
New Moslem Law Bans Polygamy and Tragedy Follows
Constantinople reports a polygamy ban pushing Ali Mehmed, World War hero, into fugitive status in India with one wife. He killed eight other wives after cash shortages left him unable to provide for them, and fled by sea to the Greek coast with his sole remaining spouse.
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Ali Mehmed
India
Mehmed
Greek
Coal bootlegging surges in Sunbury during strike
Sunbury Pennsylvania December 19 reports a new coal bootlegging industry thriving after the anthracite strike. Residents pay 16 to 18 dollars per ton for bootleg coal shipped from an unrevealed source and delivered at night, with dealer H. I. Cooper stating about 100 tons a day are sold.
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Sunbury
H. I. Cooper
All the Isms Must Go Comic Roar at Rally
A speaker demands elimination of Socialism Radicalism Bolshevism Communism and Anarchism, while a bent old party member adds a quip about Rheumatism. The exchange captures a satirical moment at a political gathering with sharp social commentary.
Permit States to Vote 2.75 Beer in U.S. Congress
Washington reports wets in Congress rally around a bill to let states authorize 2.75 percent beer. Drys doubt sincerity, noting Ontario’s 2.5 percent brew proved weak, lacking kick, and Americans prefer hard liquor after prohibition years. Canadian testers found 30 bottles unpalatable, predicting similar U.S. results.
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Small child at Denton hero on fire rescue
Denton on December 19 reports Maudie Littrell four, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stout Littrell, saved her year old brother from a house fire. The baby was carried to safety by the brave girl after she reentered the blaze to fetch him.
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Car owners in Gryason county fail to secure 1926 plates
Sherman December 21 10 051 passenger automobile owners in Gryason county have not secured 1926 license plates from the county tax collector. They must obtain the plate by December 31.
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Sherman
Gryason County
Auto License Window Busy in Collector's Office
The collector's office operates a busy window for 1926 auto licenses with a second window planned for issuance next week. Of 11 383 passenger car owners in 1925, only 1 352 have registered for 1926 so far. Drivers must show a headlight test cert within 30 days and 1925 state licenses to obtain 1926 licenses. In trucks, 94 of 654 registered in 1925 have already registered for 1926.
How to Strengthen Eyes With Simple Camphor Mix
An old short notice promotes Lavoptix eye wash strengthened by camphor and witch hazel with hydrastis. It claims quick results for reading or work and offers a small bottle. An aluminum eye cup is advertised free by Dyer & Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
To Cure a Cold in One Day No. 0 Bromine Quinine Tablets
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day. Mentions cough and headache relief with the product marketed under E. W. Grove signature on each box. Included price is 0c.
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