Coolidge Makes goodwill visit to Cuba
President Coolidge sails for Havana to deliver the opening address of the Pan American Congress and to signal U S friendship with Western Hemisphere nations. He is joined by Secretaries Kellogg and Wilbur and a prominent US delegation led by Charles Evans Hughes.
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Washington, D. C
Havana
United States
Coolidge
Rio Grande
Kellogg
Wilbur
Congress
Charles Evans Hughes
Committee Favors Retention of Ships in Government Fleet
The Senate commerce committee reported a bill proposing a large replacement program for the merchant marine under government control. Sponsored by Senator Jones, the measure gains support from Republicans and Democrats on the panel despite President Coolidge’s push to privatize the fleet. Jones asserts private operation is not feasible for an American merchant marine and the bill would require shipping board unanimous consent to sell any vessel and authorize funding for replacement government ships.
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Washington
D. C
Coolidge
Senate Commerce Committee
Jones
Wash
Shipping Board
Senate
More Sheep Desired in Southwestern Washington
Olympia conference aims to buy and distribute at least 5000 sheep to farmers in southwestern Washington for an early spring start. Bankers and chambers of commerce delegates attended, building on Chehalis talks to boost wool production west of the Cascades. The plan seeks financing for farmers to run small flocks amid regional sheep contrasts.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Chambers of Commerce
Chehalis
Cascades
Oregon
Chambers
Miner Escapes Bandit Holdout Kills Four during Flight
Lyman F. Barber, a Los Angeles mining man, escaped Mexican outlaws after three weeks’ captivity and reached Mexico City. He reported that Saturday night he attacked his guards with a steel rod and a broken bottle, killing four bandits. He then fled to safety.
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Mexico
City
Lyman F. Barber
Los Angeles
Mexic City
Senator-Elect Frank L. Smith Clashes With Senate Panels
Senator-elect Frank L. Smith challenged the jurisdiction of an investigation committee over his senate seat application. He often refused to submit to trial by the senate and questioned the panel’s authority in Washington.
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Frank L. Smithee
Senate
Washington, D
Frank L. Smith
United States Senate
Miners Die in Gas Explosion at West Frankfort Mine
Twenty one miners were killed outright when a gas explosion wrecked a one mile chamber at Industrial Coal Company mine No. 1 in West Frankfort Illinois. The disaster occurred in a local coal mine, leaving authorities to investigate the cause and recover victims.
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West Frankfort
Industrial Coal Company
Bacteria Help Farmers Put Nitrogen To Work
Capper's Weekly notes bacteria fix nitrogen from the air into a usable fertilizer. They deliver nitrogen directly to plant roots at no cost, offering a cheaper, more efficient alternative for farmers.
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Capper
Road cost reductions predicted by industry director
A. J. Brosseau of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce told the National Crushed Stone association that improved factory design and materials could cut road construction costs. He said manufacturers aim to provide better vehicles at the same or lower prices, benefiting public consumers.
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A. J. Brosseau
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
National Crushed Stone Association
Tulsa
Brosseau
General Lejeune to visit Nicaragua amid Sandino clashes
General John A. Lejeune will lead reinforcements to Nicaragua to assess the fighting with Augusto Sandino. Brigadier General Logan Feland remains to direct operations as 1000 additional Marines are sent to join 1400 already in the country. Deserters and drillmasters linked to Sandino are reportedly at large despite battles improving Sandino forces.
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Washington, D. C
Nicaragua
Republic
Ihief
John A. Lejeune
Augustino Sandino
Navy Department
General Lejeune
Corinto
Lejeune
Logan Feland
Feland
Sandino
Bandino
Climate controlled housing at National Zoological Park
Popular Mechanics says equipment maintains 68 degree temperature and 40 to 45 percent humidity in most buildings at the National Zoological Park Washington. Air is gently circulated to protect 200 animals and birds and keep species thriving that otherwise struggle in American climate.
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National Zoological Park
Washington
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Sn Deal
Snakes Used Medically Across French District
A French doctor reports dried adders kept in many houses. Boiled pieces in water for a quarter hour are given to treat colds chills and fevers, allegedly opening pores to induce perspiration. Dried snake pieces are also sold to drive away measles rosy rash along with other things.
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Florals
We wish to thank our friends for kindness and sympathy in our bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings. MRS. J. W. HOPPER, MRS. EDNA CRAVENS, MR. RAY HOPPER, and STAMPER FAMILY.
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J. W. Hopper
Edna Cravens
Ray Hopper
Stamper
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President Coolidge
Cuba
Pan-American Congress
Sunny
California
Union Pacific
Portland
Salt Lake City
C. M. Eager
Athena
Oreg
Jensens
Blacksmith
Blazers
Steve’s Grocery
The
Athena Hotel
Laura Froome
McFadden’s Pharmacy
B. B Richards
J. L. Harman
Pendleton Machine Works
Main
Bell & Venable
Foley
Conoco
Bryce Baker
Kilgore Cafe
Gerald Kilgore
Frigidaire
A. W. Logsdon
the Lumber
Turn-A-Lum Lumber Co
Main Street
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