Question at Geneva on United States of Europe
Geneva observers report a Geneva journalist's query about a United States of Europe. Most League of Nations council members favor an inevitable European economic union, interpreting Locarno as a step toward a federation. Hymans of Belgium comments on the progress toward this concept.
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Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
United States of Europe
Europe
M. Paul Boncourt
France
Locarno
Earl Hymans
Belgium
Lambie Renamed Head of Mines Department
Robert M. Lambie was reappointed chief of the West Virginia department of mines for a four year term starting January 1 Governor Gore announced. Lambie has served as district mine inspector and held every role in the Southern West Virginia coal industry since 1904.
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Charleston
W. Va
Robert M. Lambie
State Department of Mines
Gore
Lambie
Bureau of Mines
Cornwell
W. J. Heatherman
Moran
Lamble
Earl A. Henry
West Virginia
New River
Tra
For & Coal Company
Entente and economic union eyed for Europe says Chamberlain
Former Belgian foreign minister Sir Austen Chamberlain urged a peace driven European entente built on common interests and defense solidarity. He doubted a political federation, predicting a largely economic union evolving as Europe seeks to maintain its international role amid barriers and cooperation.
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United States of America
Europe
Austen Chamberlain
Lola
Resolutions Attack Coolidge Chicago Address At Farm Council
Resolutions attacking President Coolidge's Chicago address and Leo Jardine's agriculture relief bill were unanimously passed by the American Council of Agriculture and the corn belt committee. More than a million Midwest farmers are represented by attendees, with hints of a new export corporation plan to push direct livestock buying by packers.
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Federation
United States
White House Faces Senate Opposition Over Interstate Commerce Picks
Washington reports continuing Senate opposition to President Coolidge's Interstate Commerce Commission nominees, Richard V. Taylor of Alabama and Thomas F. Woodlock of New York, with committee referral and Christmas delays. State railroad commissions in Louisiana and South Carolina pressure for regional representation, arguing the nominees favor rail interests.
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Washington
White House
Coolidge
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Richard V. Taylor
Alabama
Thomas F. Woodlock
New York
Taylor
Woodlock
Laursiana
South Carolina
Three Girls Die By Explosion From War Shell Near Paris
Three young girls playing near Soiseons found a small shell left from the war. They struck the detonator and the shell exploded, killing all three instantly. The incident underscores lingering dangers from war remnants and the need for careful field clearing.
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Paris
Soiseons
Mayor fines himself for traffic violation in Fort Madison
Fort Madison Iowa December 22 Mayor J A Tower in a rush to open his court for offenders of a traffic enforcement campaign ran his car past a boulevard without stopping and then fined himself one dollar along with thirty other arraigned for similar offenses.
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Fort Madison
J. A. Tower
Tradc
Snowstorm Makes Roads Hazardous Across Region
Snow arrival yesterday left streets in dangerous condition this area with Bluefield reporting heavy caution on asphalt-paved roads. Motorists faced typical hazards as traffic slowed and accidents increased in the wintry conditions.
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Bluefield
What Congress Did Before Taking Rest
Congress adjourned for Christmas holidays after a two week session. The House passed a 325 million dollar tax reduction bill and finished the first appropriations measure for the treasury department. They started discussion on the world court and foreign debt settlements and passed an administration measure for a civilian aviation division in commerce. Senate finance committee will take up the tax bill upon reconvening January 4 with aim for passage by March 1.
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Washington
Congress
House
Treasury
Portoire
Department of Conmeres
Senate Finance Committee
Winter Ice Hits City Streets At Federal and Princeton
Slippery intersections on Federal Street and Princeton Avenue caused several cars to skid and complete reversals last night. Sidewalks were slick as pedestrians fell for the first time this winter.
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Ous
Federal Street
Princeton Avenue
Derby Day Set for May 15 at Churchill Downs
Covington Kentucky December 22 The 1926 Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs May 15 Colonel M J Winn Kentucky Jockey Club announces tonight The Derby date and conditions will be the same as last spring Latonia Derby planned for about June 6 at one and one half miles Strong three year olds could win four derbies in the Midwest earning about 150000 in prize money.
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Covington
Churchill Downs
M J. Winn
Kentucky Jockey Club
Kentucky Racing Commission
Colonel Winn
Chicago
St. Louis
Middle West
Tolstoy Play Manuscript Surfaces After Six Decades
The Paris manuscript, written over sixty years ago, reveals Tolstoy’s political views that blocked its early presentation. It was given to Russian writer Melgunoff, who carried it to France as he sought refuge after the revolution.
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Tolstoil
Paris
Tolstoi
Melgunoff
France
Gasoline Tax Expansion Traced to Oregon Origins
The gasoline tax, now active in 44 states, is described as having originated in Oregon. The report notes its spread across the country and attributes its inception to Oregon policy.
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Oregon
Wage earners warned by AFL on fascism and communism
Washington December 22 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor issues a circular warning wage earners and the nation against fascist and communist doctrines. The message notes Mussolini and the Italian regime as a threat and urges vigilance and organized opposition among unions and the public.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
United States
Federation
Executive Council
Mussolini
Italy
America
Rigen Mad
Aged Dry Crusader Arrested on Libel Charge
Des Moines reports John B Hammond a 70 year old former police chief and dry crusader was arrested on libel charges. He was released to await a January 6 hearing after raiding two five and ten cent stores and seizing bay rum for allegedly exceeding legal alcohol content.
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Des Moines
John B Hammond
Hammond
Prohibition Official Accused in Bay Rum Arrest Case
Hammond claims Chief Cavender the safety commissioner and officers conspired to defeat the prohibition laws after arresting a man for selling bay rum at a residence. Hammond, a long time prohibition advocate, says bay rum held 60 percent alcohol and alleges arrests relate to his efforts to stop the sale.
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Carrender
Hammond
Cavender
Police Department
Revolver and blackjack taken from cop in Huntington
Two men overpowered a policeman in Huntington on December 22 and took his revolver and blackjack. The officer reported the theft as a bold daytime crime, prompting a city-wide search for the suspects and increased patrols in the area.
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Huntington
W. Va
Disorderly arrest leads to escape near downtown intersection
W EF Ransbottom relieved his revolver and Black fled with a man taken from an officer. The incident occurred this morning near Eighth and Sixteenth streets as Tom reported arresting the man for disorderly conduct and awaiting police. three assailants, all unknown to police, approached from behind and fled.
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W. EF. Ransbottom
Black
Eighth and Sixteenth Street
Tom
Boots for Elephants at London Zoo
Ooojah the young pygmy elephant at the London Zoo received ambulatory splints after a plaster cast was taken. The splints, made of leather and steel, were fitted to support its knock-kneed condition.
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London
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