12 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1927
Page
1
Fernand Bouisson defeats former War Minister Maginot in a contest described as lacking political significance. The report notes no immediate political impact and points to elections forthcoming.
Arizona moves to oppose the Swing-Johnson Boulder Canyon dam bill with a Washington commission and memorials in both houses urging defeat if it comes up. Gov Hunt submits the biennial budget of 11.16 million for 1927-28 and outlines growth for 1928-29, while other measures include abolishing the state inheritance tax and reviving the unlimited appropriation bill.
The French chamber of deputies opened 1927 with Fernand Bouisson elected president on the third ballot 284 to 186 over M Maginot. Bouisson viewed as a moderate radical socialist, signals a left remoulding seen as a possible threat to the Poincare cabinet. The chamber faces foreign and domestic tasks including refashioning France's franc and debt ratification with the United States likely delayed.
John C. Mundy aged 19 of Douglas died when his car overturned on the Bisbee Naco road near Douglas shortly after midnight while returning from California to visit his parents. Ralph Johnson, Mundy’s brother in law, escaped with minor injuries.
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled that federal income taxes cannot be levied on American Indian lands or on income from their development. The decision upheld a Pittsburgh refund of 411,127 to the estate of Glenn T. Braden, based on federal laws not applying to Indians unless expressly stated.
Kansas City Missouri January 11 AP indicates charges may never be filed in the Death of Gus St Whiers president of the Roanoke State bank of Kansas City who died of poison December 30 authorities indicated today
Washington Jan 11 AP Congress has required poison denaturants for industrial alcohol. Mellon says treasury must specify a denaturant rendering it unfit for beverage yet harmless. Wheeler says Allon report vindicates the Anti Saloon League stance and notes deaths from wood alcohol are fewer than those from ordinary alcohol.
Four farm organizations endorsed the McNary Haugen bill and oppose Aswell and Curtis Crisp. They praised the equalization fee to curb surpluses and urged the House agricultural committee to adopt a permanent farm marketing policy rather than emergency measures.
A bill introduced today by Senator Phipps Republican Colorado proposes establishing grazing areas on federal domain. It would authorize grazing in national forests under the Interior and Agriculture secretaries administration.
The Arizona forecast shows unsettled conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with likely snow in the northeast portion and little temperature change. In New Mexico, similar unsettled weather is expected with possible snow in the northwest portion and little temperature change. Courtesy Hot Fouts Santa Fe Weather Observer.
Charles Chaplin’s lawyers prepared a counteraction to the divorce filing by Lita Grey as custody and community property figures loom. Chaplin, en route to New York on business, vows to fight all charges and a hearing on a receiver for community property is scheduled.
The estate of A V Hunter Denver and Leadville pioneer banker was divided Tuesday between his widow Estelle Hunter and a charity trust. The total estate reached 2 542 495 dollars excluding several local stocks and banks.
The U S army pan American flight squadron diverted from Lake Tmatitlan Guatemala to Lake Ilopango near San Salvador and landed safely. Major H A Dargue led the crippled New York and four other planes amid welcoming crowds. They stay 24 hours before continuing to Amapala Honduras and Puntarenas Costa Rica en route to Panama.
O. D. Ball a swing brakeman on the Globe Miami freight train saved George Cole four from a near disaster near the Southern Pacific station in Miami. Ball leaped from the caboose rear platform and grabbed the child just as the wheels struck the tricycle.
Thomas J. Tynan resigns after 18 years as warden of the Colorado state penitentiary at Canon City. The move ends over two years of effort by Governors Sweet and Morley to discharge him amid civil service charges alleging negligence incompetency and drunkenness. He faces civil and criminal cases including an alleged summer attack on Mrs. Bernice Kornick, with trial set for June and possible dismissal of cases upon resignation.
Tomorrow's Winslow Daily Mail promotes a large subscription campaign offering two free automobiles and hundreds of dollars in other prizes. The push promises easy earnings for selling subscriptions and urges readers to study the full details in the issue, claiming wide opportunities and fair terms across Northern Arizona.
A joint appeal by three Salvadorean bishops and others asks Juan Sacasa and Adolfo Diaz to step aside for Salvador Calderon Ramirez to preside until general elections. The plea seeks a formula to guarantee lives and property amid Nicaragua's political crisis.
In Washington on January 11 lawmakers clash over President Coolidge’s Nicaragua policy. Huddleston Ridge defines it as an affront to Mexico while Lozier and Borah offer sharp critiques. Wood defends the message as a warning, Kellogg to testify tomorrow, and Diaz’s alleged conspiracies come under scrutiny.
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