Oklahoma Governor May Back Candidate in State League Race
Oklahoma Governor Johnston indicated he may back a president candidate for the state league of young Democrats. He praised J. F. Rollins as a fine young man while noting pressure from others to name him. Opponents claim Mrs. O. O. Hammonds has sought executive support for Rollins.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Johnston
State League of Young Democrats
J. F. Rollins
Rollins
Mre. O. O. Hammonds
Burleson Urges Smith Candidacy and Policy Reforms
Former Postmaster General Burleson, in Austin, backs New York Governor Al Smith for president and urges tariff revision, Volstead act modification, and lower farm transport costs. He argues relief requires League of Nations disarmament and Congress action, criticizing Republican control by big business.
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Associated Press
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Wilson
al Smith
New York
James A. Reed
Dallas
Burleson
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Houston
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Woodrow Wilson
White House
New Florida Port Opens Between Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale
A new world port near Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale will open to ocean traffic on February 22 after the last coral rock is cut. The harbor matches upper New York Bay in size, has a 35 foot channel, and is 188 feet deep with plans to reach 35 feet. Governor Martin will dynamite the final rock strip. Florida mayors and business groups attend the opening, joined by organizers of the Florida East Coast Canal and links to Lake Okeechobee and the Tamiami Canal.
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International News Service
Hollywood
Florida
New World
Fort Lauderdale
New York Bay
Martin
Chambers of Commerce
Florida East Coast Canal
Jacksonville
Miami
Lake Okeechobee
Tamiami Canal
Legal ruling affirms legitimacy of premarital children
In London a probate and divorce court declared four offspring of the late Sir Henry and Lady DeBathe legitimate under the 1026 act though born before their parents’ 1870 marriage. Named petitioners include Lady Burnham, Lady Somerleyton, Mrs Winifred McCalment, and Maxmilian John DeBathe. Sir Hugo De Bathe, born 1871, is current baronet. He married Little Langtry and inherited the title in 1907 after Sir Henry’s death.
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London
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Lady Somerleyton
Lord Somerleyton
Winifred McCalment
Maxmilian John DeBathe
DeBathe Baronecy
Airway branches to aid rapid transit forecast by Rickenbacker
In Minneapolis on February 22 Captain Eddie Rickenbacker urged railroads to add airway branches within ten years to meet demand for faster transport. He predicted boosts in mail and passenger service and rapid freight via air, with rail yards featuring landing fields and decks over tracks. He also praised air power as a peace agent and noted highways and autos could foster international goodwill and closer harmony between nations.
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iRy International News Service
Minneapolis
Minn
Eddie V. Rickenbacker
Ace Flier
Twin Cities
Rickenbacker
Electric Battery Used to Detect Diphtheria
Public health laboratories test a new method by Prof. I. B. Falk of the University of Chicago. A diphtheria culture in neutral solution receives a light electric charge. Bacteria's speed toward poles indicates virulence, with dangerous strains moving slowest. Tests are underway in St. Louis and Los Angeles.
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International News Service
Chicago
I. 8. Falk
Department of Bacteriology
University of Chicago
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Falk
Mystery powder could make ships and hydroplanes unsinkable
Berlin report says Rudolf Marcks and Mareks and Company developed a powder that, when in contact with water, releases gas to inflate air bags and lift or buoyant items. The Luft Hansa has begun equipping hydroplanes with the powder after successful experiments.
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Berlin
Rudolf Marcks
Mareks and Company
Lufthanse
Bounty approved for mountain lions in Los Angeles hills
Los Angeles February 22 The Los Angeles county board of supervisors voted to pay a bounty for dead mountain lions to protect deer in the hills near the city. The plan calls for 678 for dead female lions and 10 for dead male lions as an incentive to reduce the predators.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Here
Constitution in cruise drydock to be saved
Charle stown Navy Yard Boston February 22 The final cruise of the U S Frigate Constitution known for 42 naval battles was made by taking the vessel into drydock from an anchorage outside the drydock Lieutenant H K Miller of Philadelphia stayed on the bridge of Old Ironsides during a roughly 100 yard move that lasted about 12 hours No damage was found as the ship was placed in the drydock with only a scratch of paint on the exterior noted
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Boston
U. S
Constitution
United States
H. K. Miller
Philadelphia
Barrow
Rodgers
Isaac Hull
Lieut. Miller
Officers Freed Of Theft Charge In Houston Case
Houston reports say city detectives Arch Gowns and W Payne were freed on theft charges after prosecutors conceded insufficient evidence for conviction. Indicted last November for conversion of automobile tires to personal use, the case hinged on disputed ownership and alleged misappropriation.
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Associated Press
Houston
Arch
Soule
Brown Introduces Vivid Backdrops Against White Figures
A brief note describes Brown as a new background that contrasts with white or vivid figures, suggesting a shift in visual emphasis.
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