Bitter fight over postal rate increases in Congress
Washington December 30. National business and publishing groups protest proposed postal rate hikes before a joint sub committee as it nears final hearings on the administration bill. The panel plans to finish hearings tomorrow and forward the measure to the Senate for action before Monday.
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Senate
Post Office
American Farm Bureau Federation
Cotton Reports Include Ginneries Owners and Crop Dates
Washington bill to require Census Director to list ginnery owners and cotton quality in the cotton ginning report. The report must show quantities ginned from each crop before specified dates from August 1 through March 1. The measure passed Senate without objection.
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Washington
Smith
South Carolina
Senate
Tennessee Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Safe Cooks Smoking
A Tennessee legislator proposes stopping safe cooks from smoking to prevent burning. The bill targets kitchen staff practices and outlines penalties for violations while framing food safety concerns.
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Tennessee
Women Help Save Kid McCoy From Death Verdict
Nine women jurors in Los Angeles convicted ex-prize fighter Kid McCoy of manslaughter in the death of Mrs Theresa W Mars last August. Their earlier preference for acquittal and the influence of the women on the panel delayed the death sentence.
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Cal
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Theresa W. Mars
Can
McCoy
McCoy Protests Innocence After Manslaughter Conviction
In Los Angeles on December 29 Kid McCoy former boxer was convicted of manslaughter in the Theresa W. case. The defendant declared his innocence and his attorneys planned an appeal to the Superior Court before Judge Crane on Friday as McCoy faced sentencing with his lawyer.
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Kid” McCoy
Theresa W
MecCey
Superior Cour
Crale
Borah Urged to Back Permanent Court of International Justice
A letter from 28 prominent Republicans asks Senator Borah to press the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to act in favor of the permanent Court of International Justice. It warns that inaction would rebuke President Coolidge and oppose the Republican party’s will.
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New York
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Permanent Court of International Justice
RE. Borah
Idaho
Senate
Coolidge
Baby Found In Bronx Alley Rubble In Burlap Bag
A blue eyed newborn boy, found in a burlap bag among trash on Franklin avenue in the Bronx, was brought to Lincoln hospital in critical condition. Doctors say he is about one hour old and likely exposed about 15 minutes before discovery. he was initially seen as a live chicken by children.
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Lincoln Hospital
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The
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Lions Club Ladies Night Comes to Hotel Cherry
Lions Club members and guests will gather at the Hotel Cherry dining room Thursday at seven for a major local civic event. District Governor Burgess will be the principal speaker as stunts vocal selections and music entertain the audience.
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Hotel Cherry Dining Room
the Cherry
Burgess
137 Bills Passed By The Senate At Brief Session
The Senate speedily passed 137 bills and resolutions before a New Year recess of two days. The House approved the treasury post office appropriations bill but did not adjourn until Friday, as Rep. Longworth secured a one day recess by unanimous consent.
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Washington
Senate
House
Treasury Post Office
Longworth
Ohio
Millionaire Orphan McClintock dies amid inquiry
McClintock, described as a wealthy orphan, died December 14 possibly from typhoid fever while his fiancée Miss Isabelle Pope waited with a marriage license and a preacher. His will left her an annual income of $8,000. Photographs show Mr and Mrs William D Shepherd and their Chicago home where the death occurred.
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McClintock
Chicago
Miss Isabelle Pope
William D. Shepherd
Coolidge Seeks New Arms Talk as Navy Inquiry Opens
President Coolidge remains hopeful for a second International Arms Limitation Conference in 1925. The House Naval Committee agrees to an inquiry and backs giving Secretary Wilbur an immediate chance to present expedient recommendations to Congress after a stormy session.
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White House
House Naval Committee
House
Navy
Coolidge
Naval Committee
Wilbur
Congress
Local Merchants Play New Game Called Inventory
Wilson merchants take part in a humorous inventory game where both staff and customers engage in a running budget of questions and interruptions. The piece humorously notes the chaos and dedication of shopkeepers during stock taking and hints at a continuation on page two.
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Wilson
Bill Collector
Squibbins
Gabriel
Court House
Allied Ministers Discuss Finances in Paris Conference
Paris December 29 Allied finance ministers gather next week with James A Logan Jr American representative to set a basis for Dawes plan proceeds and revisit reparations shares. French delegates face pressure from Herriot majority leadership while Britain’s Churchill may raise war debt questions.
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James A. Logan, Jr
Reproration Commission
United States
Dawes
Spa
Herriot
Winston Churchill
Typhoid Germ Question in McClintock Case Emerges
Chicago December 30 investigation into the death of William McClintock millionai re orphan took a new turn as Youth Commissioner Herman Brunderen was summoned to discuss layman access to typhoid germs. The probe awaits Dr William D McNallys report detailing matters from the exhumed body examination.
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William McClintock
Orpshan
Herman N. Brunderen
William, D. McNally
Billy” McClintock
Barcelona Opens First Subway Next Month
Barcelona plans inaugurating its first subway next month with electricity as motive power. Cars and stations will feature modern improvements including elevators to move passengers from deep underground to street level at key points along the route.
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Barcelona
Spain
Announce Change In Liberty Bonds
Washington announces that the privilege of converting First Liberty Loan bonds of 1932 47 and Second Liberty Loan bonds of 1927 42 into 4 1 2 percent Liberty Bonds will be withdrawn on June 30. After that date holders must accept the lower interest rate on the original issues and cannot exchange for 4 1 2 percent securities.
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Washington
Mellon
McClintock Case Marks Time in Chicago
Investigation into the death of 21 year old William Nelson McClintock, a millionaire orphan, awaits full coroner chemist reports after he died nearly four weeks ago as his fiancée waited to marry him.
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Chicago
William Nelson McClintock
New Atlanta Warden To Be Appointed Soon
Attorney General Stone will decide on the name of a new warden for the Atlanta Penitentiary to succeed A. F. E. Sartain. Sartain is deposed and recently indicted by a federal grand jury. Stone said the decision would come within a few days at the outside and declined to reveal the chosen candidate.
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Washington
Stone
Hame
Atlanta
A. F E. Sartain
Weather outlook for the southeast and gulf states
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday indicates cold weather for most days with moderating temperatures midweek. Expect considerable cloudiness with likely rainfall in the extreme south and possible rain or snow elsewhere on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Washington
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Treasury Post Office Supply Bill Passes in Rapid fashion
Washington December 20 The House approved the treasury post office supply bill as the largest peace time appropriation with a 763 million program. It moves to the Senate almost without amendment after two days of debate. Included are 11 million for prohibition enforcement 20 million for the Coast Guard some for the coming year a 2.5 million allocation for continental air mail service and 101 thousand for the Public Health Service.
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House
Treasury-Post Office
Congress
Senate
Coast Guard Service
Continental Air Mail Service
Public Health Service
Debt funding talks tense as Coolidge weighs France issue
Washington December 29 developments in the American French debt funding decision were confined to White House quarters. President Coolidge had not reached a definite conclusion nor had he received a report that discussions warranted official consideration. He remains fully advised on all phases of debt funding.
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Washington
White House
Coolidge
Paris
France
Lucas speaks at Wilson Rotary Club meeting
W A Lucas was the feature speaker at the Wilson Rotary Club gathering at Atlantic Christian College last night. His talk highlighted Wilson’s progress through large public works and the community motto Service Above Self.
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W. A. Lucas
Rotary Club
Atlantic Christian College
Wilson Rotary Club
Howard Hilley
Perry Case
Frank Miller
Garry Fulghum
Harry Abbitt
Elmer Oettinger
Carl Goerch
Ford
A. B. Carroll
Milley
Messrs. Carroll
Patrick and
Micheaux
George Stanton
Ben Eagles
Elmer Dettinger
Tony
Gram
Lucas
Wilson
Court House
Young radio prodigy Harry Richardson debuts at 14
Oklahoma City showcases 14 year old Harry Richardson as the youngest radio announcer in the world. He has begun broadcasting in the local station and attracts attention for his early start in the field.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Harry Richardson
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