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The international arms control conference adopted a rule classifying gunpowder and explosives as nonmilitary arms exempt from control. France and Britain edge toward debt talks and renewed military cooperation while disarmament plans face hesitation. Reports detail clashes in Morocco and evolving U S policy on liquor enforcement and taxation, with notable events in Washington and new marriages and awards among prominent figures.
Death of Senator Selden P. Spencer shocks nation
Senator Selden P. Spencer of Missouri died at Walter Reed hospital after an operation for hernia. He was in excellent spirits noon prior, as secretary described, and had been expected to leave the hospital within a week. Born September 16, 1862 in Erie, Pa., he served as a Missouri circuit judge and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1918 to fill the unexpired term of William J. Stone. Funeral arrangements were made by the family and the service held in St Louis Second Presbyterian Church, with memorial pallbearers from Congress.
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Selden P. Spencer
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Walter Reed Hospital
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Senate
William J. Stone
Erie
Circuit Court of
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United States Senate
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Brooks
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Oliver
St Louis
Selden P., Jr
China
Washington urges settlement of war debts from nine nations
The American government has advised nine European debtors France Italy Belgium Rumania Greece Czecho-Slovakia Jugoslavia Estonia and Latvia that the time has come for settlement. Washington hopes to place promises to pay into definite agreements while avoiding undue pressure. The total claimed is 1 100 978 695 dollars.
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Friction in a Trade Body Splits Washington Commission
The federal trade commission faces a split with minority members John F. Nugent and Huston Thompson denouncing the revised procedure for handling unfair business practices. The dispute centers on policy associated with President Coolidge and features mutual charges between sides.
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Federal Trade Commission
Commission
John F. Nugent
Idaho
Huston Thompson
Woodrow Wilson
Coolidge
Shots End Family Strife in Tulsa Car Death
Domestic difficulties are believed to have caused the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Tony W. Peine formerly of Neosho Missouri. They were found in their car on a country road south of Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Tony W. Peine
Neosho, Mo
Here
Inquiry Ordered Into Milwaukee Receivership
The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered a special inquiry into the management and financing of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad after it was placed in receivership.
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Milwaukee
Washington
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Interstate Commerce Commission
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