Siki the Senegalese boxer found shot dead in New York street
The renowned pugilist Battling Siki was found with two gunshot wounds in the back in a New York street near his home. An autopsy cited internal hemorrhage from the shots and noted prior injuries from street brawls. Police traced no witness to the killing. his widow identified the body at the morgue.
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Resignation of France Finance Minister Loucheur
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies finance committee confirmed its vote against Finance Minister Loucheur amid broad rejection of his projects. The minister’s resignation is linked to a political crisis within the cabinet as the chamber’s action prompts consideration of wider government changes.
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Loucheur
Magician's Trick Ended Frederick Hicks in Theatre Death
Washington December 14 AP a stage magician's stunt went wrong causing Frederick C Hicks a former New York legislator and U S minister to die at the Belasco Theatre last night. Hicks who was alien property custodian died before medical aid arrived. He had served in the New York House of Representatives 1925 to 1923 and was New York born March 6 1872. He had been appointed custodian last April and leaves a wife and daughter.
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Ar Vare
War debt settlements approved by Senate finance committee
Washington December 15 The war debt settlements with Italy Belgium Romania Estonia Latvia and Czechoslovakia were approved today by the senate finance committee and Chairman Smoot will ask for their approval by the senate tomorrow Plot uncovered Beirut December 15 A plot against the life of Henry De Jonvenel the French high commissioner in Syria and other high officials has been discovered by police who know the organizers of the conspiracy
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Belgium
Romania
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Beirut
Syria
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Tney
Young La Follette Joins Republican Fold In Wisconsin
Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr of Wisconsin accepts Republican party affiliation, promising to pursue Progressive principles. The move follows pressure from Wisconsin insurgents and prior family political clashes. Senate leaders convened as Fractured loyalties surfaced, with La Follette awaiting a clear understanding of his stance before committee assignments are finalized.
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Reyal Senate
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la Pollette
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Watson
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Eller
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Secretary Kellogg Outlines U S Foreign Policy Aim
Secretary of State Kellogg defended U S foreign policy before the Council on Foreign Relations. He stated the United States will work with European powers on legitimate aims but avoid European politics and maintain aloofness in foreign affairs, including exclusion of certain outsiders.
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New York
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Council of Foreign Relations
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Thousands Preparing for Second Coming of Christ
New York reports thousands of Theosophists travel to India under Mrs Annie Besant leadership to await the second coming predicted within five months. Krishnamurti, aged thirty, is to embody Christ when Bethlehem star signals occur in Adyar India.
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Theosophical Society
Bethléhem
Christ
Chapman Denied Rights in Connecticut Death Case
Gerald Chapman, once called the Slayer of all the gallows, had his habeas corpus petition denied by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas. Chapman sought to return to Atlanta to serve a 22 year sentence for robbery tied to a death sentence. The ruling affirmed no right of incarceration was guaranteed by the Constitution and noted Chapman's Atlanta sentence had been commuted by President Coolidge after the death sentence.
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Chapman
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Coolidge
League Council Decides on Mosul Front Report
Geneva report claims the League of Nations council mostly denied a demand over Mosul. It suggests Britain and Great Britain might extend the mandate over the Trak area for 25 years, though no official confirmation.
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Switzerland
League of ‘Nations Ecouncil
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Turkied
Great-Britain
Mosulebyéi
General Coe clarifies anti aircraft defense figures
Major General W. Dee, chief of coast artillery, testified in the Mitchell court martial that his earlier claim of 10 000 antiaircraft guns protecting Washington was overly optimistic. He supported that 12 three batteries could be insufficient in cloudy or nighttime conditions.
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Ihoth Hacaieston
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Leve
Paige
House Approves Terms Of Revenue Bill Exemption
In a crowded session the House approved terms of a revenue bill proposing exemptions Bring up in debate and turn to the 7th section Rainey amendment faced defeat with a large vote. The night also saw disorderly events on Main Street as a man was found badly battered and dazed after a confrontation.
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Senator Edge Declares Prohibition Act a Failure
A chaotic clipping cites Senator Edge decrying prohibition as a failure and notes a frantic search in the South for Alice Rhinelander amid a trial that has stretched over years. The fragment mentions New Jersey and New York figures and a contentious beer taxation claim, with dated tone suggesting political controversy.
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Edge
Alice Rhinelander
Oppose Pinchot Settlement Plan
A Washington DC position opposes a Pinchot settlement plan and advocates for an alternative approach to the proposal. The note signals a stance against the settlement and signals further policy debate.
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Pinchot
Senate Opens Debate on Key Bill in Session
The Senate begins consideration of a pivotal bill for the new session. Washington report notes uncertainty over the measure's scope and potential impact as leaders push for quick action.
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