Pershing named head of Tacna Arica plebiscite panel
General John J. Pershing is designated by President Coolidge as president of the Tacna Arica plebiscite commission. He will lead the body that will supervise a popular vote to determine sovereignty of the disputed territory between Chile and Peru, with Chilean and Peruvian members to be chosen by their governments.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Peru
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Army
General Pershing
Hint of Japan war debate in Commons
London March 22 The government won a parliamentary vote of approval on the Singapore policy by 280 to 129 rejecting Mr MacDonald's motion to cut naval funding for Singapore The debate echoed last week with a larger issue looming the possibility of a white versus yellow clash between Japan and Australia and the question of endeither as a real threat Mr MacDonald urged scrapping the Washington treaty and favoring Singapore for military use after immigration issues between Japan and Australia are resolved
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House of Commons
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Washington
Airmens Long Swamp Flight Ends in Wreck and Rescue
In Georgia, after two days in the Okefenokee swamps, pilot Ronnie Rowe and mechanic Tir Bayler were located. The Wacl strong machine was found to be a total loss, with both crew exhausted but safe. Meanwhile in Melilla, Morocco, a public water supply project advances as workers lay cement pipes bringing water from Yasinen to the city.
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Bantamweight bout ends in Iowa City round
Iowa City bout ends with Lars McArthur defeating Joey Malone of St. Paul in a tight round confrontation. Sioux and local crowd observed a sharp exchange as McArthur secured the win in a brisk session.
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Bennetts on Trial for Aunt Augusta Hoffman Murder
The trial of W. L. Bennett of Rome Georgia and his wife Mrs. Mac Bennett opens in Chattanooga charged with murdering Miss Augusta Hoffman, Bennett's aunt. Prosecutors plan to prove the bones found under a house in Chattanooga belong to Miss Hoffman and that she disappeared while living with the Bennett family.
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Hamilton County
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Toll Man Loses Injunction Over Elk Park Toll Road
March 21 district court refused injunction sought by Dan Parini and James Atkinson to bar Jefferson County sheriff and deputies from enforcing peace on Parini land while collecting tolls from tourists using a blocked Elk Park road detour. Judge noted no right of way granted and tolls may still be collected. Parini reportedly took about 75 dollars in tolls amid protests and threats to armed tour drivers.
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Arbuckle Dori Deane Wedding Complications Reported
Roscoe Arbuckle and Dori Deane faced wedding snags with a court ceremony plan. The minister canceled, a judge was sought, then another judge offered, but scheduling kept shifting amid public interest and multiple officials involved.
Farmers Buy Heavy Farm Equipment in Northwest
New York report notes farmers in the northwest have increased purchases of farm equipment in the past two months. Northern Pacific traffic shows farm machinery tonnage twice as high as a year ago, with Great Northern and others in Minnesota, North Dakota, and eastern Montana also reporting gains. Large buys include small tractors and low-priced cars as farmers gear up for spring.
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Temple mysteries of Japan to be revealed on screen
In Kyoto the Higashi Honganji and the Nishi Honganji Buddhist sects announce filming of temple interiors and sacred precincts for missionary work. A religious drama scenario by the chief priest of Higashi Monganyi is already being cast. Also, Rochester editor Frank G. Patchin, a noted juvenile author, has died.
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Japan
Tokio
Associated Press
Higasu Hongang
Nishi Hongang
Koyoto
Higashi Monganyi
Rochester
Frank G. Patchin
Oil of mustard bomb foils bank raid at Good Thunder
March 23 Good Thunder A gallon bottle of oil of mustard and ammonia cached between the State Bank vaults foiled several men attempting to rob it. The robbers set off a charge that shattered the bottle and fumes prevented entry. The blast caused about $2,500 damage. Morelock, cashier, said the mustard ammoniac mixture was a little intention of my own.
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Man Dies After Drinking Whisky Bet In Yonkers Yard
Yonkers New York March 25 Barney Williams died after winning a bet he could drink a pint of whisky without stopping. Store keeper Tlavald Powers and Mrs Williams were held as material witnesses. In Redding California George Barrack of British Columbia fought Steve Fortin of Seattle in a 10 round bout at 163 pounds in the third round.
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Associated Press
Yonkers
N.Y
Barney Williams
Tlavald Powers
Williams
Another Test of Oil Field 15 Planned
Roundup details plans for drilling a south of the fault line portion in section 23 11 24 to expand oil production from the Alberta No 1 well in Devil's basin. J E Tannehill travels to Canada to consult with Jesse Gouge as local funding nears completion. W F P Hinkle spearheads the project, aiming to restore Alberta No 1 production after cementing off water, with initial output near 100 barrels daily and over 12 000 barrels produced to date.
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Berlin holds first clothing fair at new exhibit grounds
Berlin March 4. Ready made clothes debut at Germanys first Berlin clothing fair staged at the new exhibition grounds alongside recent radio and automobile shows. Over 1 000 exhibitors sought space in three large halls, marking the largest fair Berlin had yet seen.
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