Coolidge Plan Rejected by Italy Threatens Five Power Pact
Washington reports Mussolini rejects the American naval conference plan on expanded sea power, ending hope for a five power agreement. Britain and Japan’s attitudes may shape a three power understanding, with Italy Paris and London positions unclear. Officials note changes in delegation and cautious moves toward a regional naval accord as Washington weighs next steps.
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Washington
France
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Tokyo
London
Italy
Rome Aviernment
Eraletr Siest Roy
Suarin Strereth
SCHOONER REPORTED A FIRE OFF BAY STATE
A schooner was reported on fire about 10 miles from Charlestown light, with a Dutch steamer Blijdendyk sending out a position fix at latitude 42 31 and tide 16. Navy officials broadcast a general call for all ships in the vicinity to assist or render aid if possible.
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Bay State
Roessa
Charlestown
Bujdendik
Navy
Doleen
Separate Chinese Treaty Urged in Washington
Congressional action favors a separate treaty with China. A House resolution passed 279 to 16 urges the President to open negotiations with duly accredited agents to amend the current treaty, focusing on customs duties and other taxes while avoiding interference with the administration’s existing Chinese program.
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Beedy
Rerpublican
Maine
Agenta
Owith
Keendy
China
Porter
House Foreign Affairs Caamilies
Ges
Senate
Bridgeport and statewide notes from a busy holiday week
A busy Bridgeport page highlights a court session opening after a holiday, lodge banquet attendance, and local declarations. It notes tax rate discussions, veterans’ events, and a banner bearer scene. Farther pages report Stratford water education, rail cost discussions, and national and international news summaries with political and military items.
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Bridgeport
Wisafferiing
Bridgeport Loge Palitone
Piyalelans
Mibustre Tope
Phason
Ccewded Hall
Uneenier
Omer
Fonda
Ali Lodey Bananet
Millia
Mer Haw
Northern leaders pledge aid as Sun Army faces Cantonese forces
Amid global warnings, northern allied warlords vow backing to the Sun Army to push back Cantonese forces defending Shanghai. Strikes spread in Shanghai despite drastic measures, with reach into Shandong and Pekin as leaders discuss movements and potential compromises with southern forces.
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SUN
Diate
Moanths
Hth
Newesi
Lenitzrad
Whaiance
Obie Steel
Tandon
Hself
Rasala
China
Chaosang-Chang Suibed
Shanghat
Bingham Blocks Veteran Loan Bill in Senate
The Senate blocked action on a House bill to authorize Veterans Bureau loans on adjusted service certificates, despite a filibuster threat. An emergency retirement rider offered by Senator Tyson and a Bratton amendment on wartime compensation were debated, with votes and procedural delays delaying adjournment.
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Washington
Pet
House
Veterans’ Bureau
Senate
Tyson
Tenn
Bratton
New Mexico
Gingham
Connecticut
Nobleman's First Marriage Record Sparks Bigamy Probe
Philadelphia officials disclosed a marriage record linking Herman Adelbert Yattee to Charlotte Simms, under the alias Kenyon A Stoddard. The case involves a contested identity claim and a divorce suit sparked by Mrs Simms in Port land Maine.
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Countess
Herman Yaffee
Philadelphia
Miss Simme
Criterga Police
Kenyon Anthony Stoddard
Charlotte Simms
Dayton Sorte Ty Ciel
Punterss
Harrington Stoddard
London
Herman Yaftee
Amarrind
Marttal Tungla
Welion Aginst Stoddard
Noky
Suitzerlani
Portland
Stoddard
Jeraffee
Mian Simms
Newport
Simins
Herminn Yattee
Kenyon A. Stoudard
Kentucky
Duton, Ohdo
Philadelhia Orphana Court
Herman Adelbert Vatheea
Loutxe Widine
New Treaty With Federal Methods Is Asked By Diaz
Washington notes show U S authorities seek firm involvement in Nicaragua where marines and guards have seized the Managua to Corinto railway and moved to Loma fort to protect foreign lives and property. A separate ruling by the Supreme Court sustains railroad valuation methods of the Interstate Commerce Commission, holding railroads lacked standing to challenge valuations and dismissing many cases. The decision, by Justice Brandeis, could affect numerous suits and the broader federal framework governing rail rates.
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Washington
Nicaraguala
Atu Bingiockets
Canalvol
Managua
Corint
Loma
Iranket
Wasitiington
Feo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bue Preme
Brandeis
Inter
Los Angeles and
Salt Lake Railway
Union Pacle
De Pinedo Sets Trans Ocean Hop From Verde Islands
Italian aviator Commander Francesco De Pinedo plans a trans Atlantic flight from the Verde Islands toward the King Island coast, scheduled to depart Tuesday morning as part of his long ocean hop.
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de Pinedo
Porto Praya
Pe Verde Islands
Francesco de Hinedo
Kingitlan
Largest Radio Hookup Broadcast of Coolidge Address
NASINGTON Feb 21 AP President Coolidge will address a joint session of Congress tomorrow. A national radio hookup of more than three dozen stations will carry the speech to all sections as Washington marks its birthday. The broadcast begins about 3 PM Eastern Time from the Treasury chamber with WGY Schenecktady and KDKA Pittsburgh among the stations.Congress plans to convene and proceed with business after the address.
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Nasington
Coolidge
George Washington
Treuse
Ventry
KDIKA
Watleburg
WGY
Schencet- Nsw
Atlantic
Pac
Congress
Calumipit
Gor
Congress Plianis
Senat
Gus
Jerlers
Medievnal Wiitshey
Marines Ready to Go to Battle Scene in Nicaragua
United States marines prepared to move toward Masaya, southwest of Managua, after a clash between Conservative and Liberal forces. Reports say some wounded are brought to Managua and that US troops guard the railroad between Managua and Granada, with detachments along bridges and trains as tensions rise in the area.
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Nicaragua
United States
Masayant
Managua
Masaya
Detiais
Ag Masaya
Granada
Arl
Readineye
Corinte
Now
Chinanilega
Mamignit
la Par
Ding
Court's Decision Roils Railroad Shares On Exchange
News ticker from a U S Supreme Court rail valuation ruling sparked a sharp rally then rapid collapse in railroad stocks. Shares swung from highs near 11 to 8 and lower as investors recalibrated value and potential legal recourse, with Reading tumbling from 11 1 2 to around 8. Prices zigzagged as traders reacted to the decision's implications.
Judge Lindsey Denied Supreme Court Hearing on Ousting
In Bennet Colo the Supreme Court refused a rehearing for Judge Reni Lindsey founder of the Denver Juvenile Court. Lindsey argued he was not allowed to present his case fully and asked the court to revisit a recent decision that tabled the matter and left him out of office.
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Bennel
Colo
Reni
Lindsey
Denver Juvenile Court
der Vision
Supreme Court Today
Supreme Vare
Hatrack to be dramatized in Boston
Boston news notes that the play Hat rack based on a star is to be produced for the first time in Burston next September per producer Lara D. Wilek. His wife Ailis Wilek is married to Lieut M L Fillett, an Air Flying dustractor, and they reside at Miley field Staten Island. A fragment mentions Mencken, editor of the American Mercury, being arrested last spring for publication of Vintenek.
Expert traffic survey to begin in city
The Common Council approved hiring experts for a traffic survey costing 11,000 dollars to study traffic patterns, parking, street widenings, and routing. The plan spans 5 to 10 years, with no new life from the City Plan Commission. The council also created several new city positions and approved funding for bridges and clerks. A playground and park facility study in Sixth district was assigned to a special committee.
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Common Council
City Plan Commission
Conneil
Tan Commissian
Red W. Harrigan
Mien Rot
Phin Commission
Ifeax
Walter W. Garrity
Frank Squires
Ivy Heatley
Missy Josephine Anderson
Offce
Alfred W. Burdick
John A. Martin
Jiates A. Jaundees and
Harrison
Hawley Avenue
Keeler Avenue
Savey Street Lots, Inc
Closing of Alleys Sparks Sunday Fight Over Protests
A historical clash reemerges as police actions to close alleys on Sundays draw strong objections from proprietors. Three years ago a similar move led to protests and a council showdown over street bowling and Sabbath observance, foreshadowing renewed conflict this time.
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Nynan
Seed loan bill passes House by wide vote to aid drought regions
The Norbeeck Tolinson Seed Loan Bill cleared the House 208 to 49 and heads to the President for signature. It authorizes 7 million dollars for seed loans in North and South Dakota, fertilizer for Georgia and South Carolina drought areas, and 600 thousand for rehabilitating sugar cane fields in Louisiana and Florida, with a 304 dollar borrow cap per farmer.
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HOUSE
Washington, Febel
Norbeeck-Tolinson Sead
Houser
Mon
North
South Dakota
Georgia
South Carolina
Almaanu
Loutvania
Florida
Connecticut Governor hints at bond issue for state needs
Governor John H. Trumbull, guest of honor at Abraham Lodge No. 89 banquet, intimated near-term state bond approval for capital expenditures. He cited major yearly costs, urged prudent finance, and urged voters to support state initiatives while stressing growth in education, culture, and opportunity for youth.
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Teumpull
Abraham Lodge
Bey B
Fe Gms
Rome
Statfield
Trume Bull
Trumbull
Koward J. Kelly
Kelly
Debet
Xoverttor
Govarnin
Onnecticut
Indus
Connecticut
Teumbutl
Hartford
Conneticut
Statistica
Mra. Truntull
F. Willan Behrens
Issac Wolfe
Glas
William H. Comey
Stratheki
Tax rate projected under 27 mills by Burnham board
The 1926 tax list shows a tentative rate under 27 mills, per Burnham, president of the Board of Apportionment. The board adjusted appropriations including salaries and city services, preparing for the Common Council session. Final rate decisions depend on new salary funding and potential road, bridge, and traffic surveys.
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Burnham
Willa
Mien
Burman
ALUI
Ity
Walter W. Garrity
Auc Lion
Bridges
Department of Parsy Works
Comor
Longworth Tilson Slate Endorsed By Republican Caucus
In Washington Feb 21 AP reports Representative Nichols Longworth of Ohio won a caucus endorsement as the party candidate for speaker in the next Congress. John Q Tillson of Connecticut was chosen to lead the party in the House, with Tillson's name supported by Tremayne of Massachusetts and Johnson of Washington seconding. Turton of Ohio noted as insurgent, Madden of Maine backed the slate, while John Nelson of Wisconsin appeared at the chamber door as the caucus proceeded.
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Wassitiington
Nichols Longworth
Johnson
Washington
Leneworth
Tenmanen
Madden
Winds
Turton
Ohio
John Nelson
Wisconsin
Limiting Presidential Service to Ten Years Bill
Washington lawmakers push a constitutional amendment to cap any single person’s presidency at ten years including terms from election or succession. Rep Fudrehile notes Coolidge served less than half Harding’s term and argues for stable leadership free from longstanding tenure.
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Washington
Fudrehile
New York
Coolidge
Harding
Facrebird
Congresa
Interstate Busses Co Loses High Court Plea
The Supreme Court rejected Interstate Busses Company's appeal in a dispute over a street wall way and the design of a mass transit project. The decision affects the party's rights in the Mansfield controversy and the scope of interstate roadway planning.
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Interstate Busses CO
Compeethietit
Supreme Court
Tetas
Paolynke
Masa-avhimetis
Nterstate
Two Missing Women Return To Homes
Stanley Brofelink thirty high was reported missing from 374 Bunnell Street by her husband Sunday night who feared she might have harmed herself. She traveled to her mother's home at 305 William Street Harrison New Jersey before being located. Mary Korls from Stratford, a young girl of 68 Henry Street, returned home yesterday after absence. Police report health and safety concerns in the incident.
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Bunnell
William Street
Harrison
N. J
Ater
Mary Korlz
Strateford
Henry Street
Yeaterday
Negi
Elace
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