Prohibition Order Sparks Senate and House Debate
News Review of Current Events reports President Coolidge's executive order to appoint prohibition officers drew sharp attacks in both chambers. Senators King and Robinson argued it exceeds federal power, while Republicans denounced centralization and state rights breaches. Coolidge defense stressed eighteenth amendment cooperation with states. Debates touched California enforcement and the Wilamsburg speech on federal intrusion. Meanwhile Senate candidates in Oregon shift, post office construction plan advances, and the Haugen farm relief bill loses in the House with Cummins facing primary scrutiny.
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Senator Glass Comments On Prohibition Referendum
Senator Glass of Virginia criticizes the push for a constitutional amendment or Volstead Act change. He notes disputes over enforcement, cites state referendums as possible steps, and suggests several states might vote for modification while others would vote dry.
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Pan American Red Cross Conference Opens in Washington
Delegates from the United States and 18 Latin American nations plus European and Asian reps gathered in Washington for the second Pan American Red Cross conference. President Coolidge opened with praise for Red Cross societies and their work in relieving suffering and promoting international peace.
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Geneva disarmament talks push speedier League action
At the Geneva preliminary conference on disarmament progress is reported as delegates urge the League of Nations council to accelerate its machinery for ending hostilities. Hungary protests disarmament gaps around the little entente and warns Europe faces danger without broad arms reductions.
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Krim Surrenders to French After Peace Proposals Rejected
Eratons of the Disarmament Commission BIFEL KRIM leader of the Rubins loses headquarters at Targust and deserts supporters. He surrenders to the French, returning prisoners and placing his family and property under French protection. Paris officials say Krim will be exiled from the rite but kept in suitable state.
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Federation leader outlines home improvement goal
JOAN D. SHERMAN, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, reported at the Washington convention that the aim of her presidency is to improve the American home and shift people away from irresponsible pleasure toward lasting contentment. About 6,000 women attended. Sherman and first vice president Mrs. Edward Franklin White were reelected. new officers include recording secretary Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole and treasurer Mrs. H. G. Reynolds.
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Indianapolis
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Brockton, Mass
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Paducah
Prince Adolitius and Louise Arrive in New York for Ericsson Memorial
Crown Princess Louise and Prince Adolitius with a large suite landed in New York on Thursday and proceeded to Washington for the John Ericsson memorial unveiling. They are receiving official attentions and plan a nationwide tour before returning home.
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Tokaicht Volcano Eruption Devastates Northern Japan
A long quiet Hyokkakn Island volcano eruption caused lava flows and landslides. Hundreds of farmers are believed dead as a village is wiped out. Soon after the Mayama Irregate reservoir failed in Akina prefecture, flooding half of Kitsuru town, population 7,000, with feared heavy casualties.
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National Wealth and Income Estimates From 1920 to 1923
A federal trade commission report cites U S wealth at 358 billion in 2022 with a 72 percent ten year rise, though only 10 percent when adjusted for dollar purchasing power. National income is about 70 billion in 1923, down from 75 billion in 1920 but above 58 billion in 1921 during the depression.
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Pilsudski Seeks Short Dictatorship Period in Poland
Miatssan Pilsudski signals a year of dictatorship to allow constitutional revision with a postponed presidential election. He reportedly agrees to stand as a candidate. Five regiments are ordered from Warsaw to provincial garrisons to show intent against a military takeover. Americans involved in Polish finance urge clearer government plans.
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Warsaw
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