Taft's health failing as doctors report gradual decline
Washington reports Former Chief Justice Taft is growing weaker with age. Physicians say he is not so well as yesterday though he suffers no pain. The bulletin notes his condition is more serious than at any time, reflecting concern over his age and sustained illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Tie
Drs
Imemann Francis R. Hagner
Thomas Ay ¢E
Wimyns
Hagner
Cora Harris Teaches Rollins Course On Evil
Novelist Cora Harris will lead a Rollins College Winter Park Florida course exploring the growth of evil. The study argues that understanding evil requires instruction by morally good people and will examine literary and social perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Cora Harris
Rollins College
Winter Park
Fla
New War Definition Sought by International Jurists
Geneva February 26 The international committee of jurists seeking to amend the League covenant urged a definition of war that would exclude war entirely. Dr F W VonBulow Germany cited eastern conflicts where hundreds died and towns were bombarded without a declaration of war. Lord Cecil of Britain supported concerted international action under a different name than war. Debate focused on proposed amendments to article XII which requires arbitration or inquiry before any resort to war and a three month wait after an award or report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
International Committee of Jurists
F. W. von Bulow
Germany
Lord Cecil
Great Britain
Council of the
League of Nations
Council
Anna Jacobs Elected President At Annual Teachers Conference
Anna Jacobs of Washington was chosen president at the annual conference of teachers of home economies held last night. Helen Goodspeed of Philadelphia was named vice president. The event featured a social at the First Ward School with a free program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jacobs
Eee Oty
Thira
Teachers of Home Economies
Washington
Helen Goodspeed
Philadelphia
Rpworth League
State control of liquor urged by body
A university president a psycopath ic physician and an authors and artists committee member urged Congress to repeal the eighteenth amendment. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University and Wallace Irwin presented statements to the House Judiciary Committee calling for outright repeal of prohibition citing conditions under the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Authors and Artists Committee
Association Against the Prohibition
Congress
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
New York City
Wallace Irwin
House Judiciary
Clemency hearing planned for Dr Snook case
The Tate Board of Clemency will hear Dr Janes H Snook case after the U S Supreme Court rejected his last appeal. Governor Cooper and E O Ricketts will review evidence seeking clemency for the death sentence in the murder of Miss Theora Hix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Snook
Columbus
Cooper
E. 0
Snook
United States Supreme Court
Ricketts
Clemency Board
Winter winds surge back across eastern coast
New York reports a February heat wave ends as wintry gales return, setting a 73 degree high in the city and record warmth along the coast. Washington hits 84 with a heat prostration, Boston posts 74, and inland areas see stormy weather with rain and rising alcohol-related cases discussed by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vany
Batereau
Washington, D. C
Mda
Boston
Moor
Francis J. Gerty
Psycopathic Hospital
Cooker County
Ilinois
Chicago
Philadelphia
Insurgents seize Santo Domingo fortress without bloodshed
Rebels entered the Dominican capital and took the public fortress under no loss of life. President Vasquez and Vice President De Monseca were said to be refugees at the American Legation. The rebellion began in the north with a move by the national guard in Monte Cristi Concepcion De La Vega Santiago and Mari. An emissary of the American minister attempted peace at Santiago. Curtis reported good prospects for a compromise, with both sides pledging to protect American lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Vasquez
Alfonsecea
Legation
Oenenanema
National Guardia
Republic
Monte Cristi
Concepcion de la Vega
Santiago
Mari
Senora. de Vasquez
Jose de Ifonseca
Shames B. Curtis
Washington
John M. Cabot
Charles B. Curtis
Cabot
Curtis
For Only a Nickel Man Drives Off Two Thugs
Chicago reports a five foot tall man named Fish Goodman faced two robbers in February. He paid with only a nickel in his pocket and kicked away the gun, forcing the armed assailants to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Goodman
Dismissal Call for F E Bonner by Senator Norris
Senator Norris of Nebraska demanded the immediate dismissal of F E Bonner executive secretary of the Federal Power Commission as evidence of maladministration surfaced in hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission Norris called Bonner a power man who would cripple the commission Senator Nye urged a resolution to dismiss Bonner while praising Russell and King as faithful public servants The note continues on page six
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. E. Bonner
Federal Power Commission
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Power Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Bonner
Nye
North Dakota
Charles A. Russell
William King
Eblet
Mandell Favored To Beat McLarnin In Third Bout
Chicago February 26 Sammy mandell the Vancouver welterweight remained a mild favorite to beat Jimmy McLarnin in their third meeting, set for Saturday night at the Chicago stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jimmy McLarnin
Vacouver
B. G
Sammy Mandell
New Gang War Schedules Sweeping Chicago
Chicago reports a planned gang war after Frank McErlane, dubbed “the tough one,” is wounded with three bullets. From his mother's home he vows the war “won’t be any popgun war.” McErlane, linked to the death ride, recovers after a hospital attack where he fired from a concealed pistol. assailants fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank McErlane
McErlane
Push Work on Tariff Issue
Washington reports senate leaders could not agree to limit debate on the tariff bill and will hold continuous night sessions starting tomorrow until the measure is disposed of. Senator Simmons proposed limits but was blocked by Senator Copeland. Senator Smoot endorsed night sessions with support from Democratic Republican independent coalition leaders. Senator Harrison urged tonight start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Copeland
Emocrat
New York
Smoot
Utah
Independent Coalition
Harrison
Mississippi
Pere Marquette Seeks 14 Million First Mortgage Bonds
The Pere Marquette railway seeks permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue 14 million dollars of first mortgage four percent gold bonds. The new issue would cancel an equivalent amount of the companys five percent gold bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pere Marquette Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chief Naval Delegates Move to Resume Work Amid French Crisis
Delegations plan immediate negotiations on conference issues as Chautemps cabinet falls. President Doumergue tasks Andre Tardieu with forming a new cabinet after the ministry’s collapse. Tardieu to report progress at 11 am tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautemps
Doumergue
Andre Tardieu
Paris
Andre Tardien
Chamber of Depot
Tardieu
Ben
Tardieu Again Asked to Form French Cabinet
Paris reports outline President Doumergue’s plan to create a broad union ministry after Camille Chautemps cabinet fell. Andre Tardieu declined to assemble a cabinet and suggested former premier Raymond Poincare, who also refused due to health concerns, leaving Doumergue seeking a unified leadership solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Poincare
the Elysee
Tardieu
Poincare
Paris
Raymond
Doumergue
Camille Ghautemps
M. Andre Tardieu
Doumetigue
Chautemps
Chautempsi
Fn i
Andre Tardieu
Line Tardieu
Sid
Londo
Tao
4Dieu
Webster
Reynolds Company
Knights of Pythian District Convention Notice
Knights of Pythian District call all members to attend the convention in Castle Hall of Friendship Castle Perdary on the twenty seventh at seven thirty p m Lotk of gotee and fimburger for Lorena. Chancellor Gs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Castle Hall
Friendship
Lotk
Senate Laughs At Threat Ten Bomb Chamber
Washington recalls a series of threatening letters to senators provokes a mix of laughter and unease. Most view the missives as harmless crank notes, yet one senator fears danger and proposes buckets of water at hand for a bomb threat. Vice President Curtis comments as the incident unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Curtis
Republi
National Education Association Honors Educator Dr. Condon
The Jane Association of Exhibitors presented the anne xl award to the outstanding educator of the year, Dr Randall Judron Condon, in Atlantic City on February 26. Cincinnati was noted in the dateline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Jane Association of Exhibitors
National Education Association
Randall Judron Condon
Cincinnati
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grafton Sentinel
Fardie
Taft Ls
CNEW
Ts Opinion of International Jurists
Christian Church
Alam P.M
University
Friady
Pittsbigrat
Pittsburgh Distri
Rumor
Alfonseca
American Legation
Insurgent Movement
Sen. Norris
Nebraska Solon Claims Commission
Mandell
M'Larnin
A. M. Barlow
Tocsin
Railway
Chantemps
Nhuber
Knights of Pythiag
Lorena
R. J. Condon
United Brethren Church
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!