Congress Astonished by President Message on Nicaragua Policy
President Coolidge’s special address to Congress stresses protection of American lives and property in Nicaragua, backing Diaz's conservative regime amid internal strife and alleged Mexican interference. Senate members planned to discuss Kellogg’s Nicaragua hearing while reactions varied from cautious to critical. Comments from Sacasa and Costa frame the liberal side as opposing U.S. interests and hint at Soviet influence.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Nicaragua
United States
Central America
Senate
Kellogg
Foreign Relations Committee
Nien Ua
Diaz
Juan R. Sucasa
Willis
Ohio
Philadelphia
England
France
Italy
Managua
Sacasa
Diag
Alejandro Costa
New York
Chilean deputy proposes motion over US attitude to Nicaragua
Deputy Enrique Maria Figuaroa of the Liberal party filed a motion in the chamber of deputies urging Chile to declare its adherence to the slogan praising Latin American unity. The proposal asks the Chilean foreign office to notify the United States of this stance, but the debate was postponed after a Communist-led intervention.
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Santiago
Chile
Enrique Maria Figuaroa
Libs Ural
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Niggrawua
Atln Mories
Fox latinsAmericans
Unite States
Weather snapshot for Tennessee and Virginia
Fair tonight and Wednesday with milder conditions in Tennessee. Virginia expects fair skies and continued cold tonight with a gradual rise in temperature by Wednesday as northwest winds ease. Readings taken daily at 6 p.m show temperatures and rainfall figures, noting a surge in low temperatures and minimal precipitation.
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Tennessee
Virginia
All Inhabitants of Chinese Town Brutally Slain
A Reuters dispatch from Peking reports that Wanghipao in Shantung province was massacred by bandits. The village, near Confucius birthplace, resisted pandits who arrived for reinforcement before the attackers surrounded the town and set it ablaze. Residents including children were killed or burned.
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Pan
Reuters
Peking
Shantung
Wanghipao
Montreal Laments Fire Victims With Citywide Funeral
Montreal tolls the second largest bell Le Gyros Bourbon as 36 of 77 Laurier Palace Theatre fire victims are laid to rest. Notre Dame church service draws crowds. Governor General's representative Brigadier De B. Panees attends. Procession to cemetery lines streets with women and children following.
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Jan. IL
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Notre Dame Church
Laurier Palace Theatre
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de B. Panees
Cates Des Nieges
Aimee McPherson Announces Nation Wide Lecture Tour
Los Angeles January 11. Aimee McPherson plans a nation wide evangelistic tour after ending criminal conspiracy trial speculation. The first stop will be Denver with subsequent dates and cities including Kansas City San Antonio Dallas Wichita Dayton Cleveland Rochester Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore New Orleans Atlanta Shreveport.
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Aine Senmle McPherson
Denver
Kansas City
San Antonio
Dallas
Wichita
Dayton
Cleveland
Rochester
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Philadelphia
Shington
Baltimore
New Orleans
Atlata
Shreveport
Clash between Catholics and municipal forces in Cocula
Special dispatches from Guadalajara report 21 people killed and ten wounded in Cocula Jalisco as Catholics clashed with municipal authorities, employees, and police. The Cocula mayor and deputy Sostenes Castillo were among the dead. Congress, agrarian groups pledge support for President Calles as federal troops pursue rebels. Durango unrest continues with measures to restore peace within fifteen days.
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Cocula
Jalisco
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Mexico
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Durage City
Torreon
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Mezquital
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Knight of Columbus
Escobar
Durango
Saltillo
Isaac Peron
Roman Blanco
Zaragoza
Monclova
Governor Not Mandamusable by Law, AG Says
Harrisburg January 11. Attorney general Woodruff states that a governor cannot be mandamus ed. He cites a January 1847 state supreme court decision involving Governor Hartmuntt and a 1876 Pittsburgh railroad riots case as precedent.
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Harrisburg
Woodruff
State Supreme Court
J. P. Hartmuntt
Pittsburgh
Broward County Schools Closed by Cold Weather
All Broward county schools shut down due to cold conditions. The lowest temperature reported in the past 12 hours was 83 degrees, with yesterday's high near 79, prompting district officials to suspend classes today.
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Fla
Broward County
Unusual Financial Story in Ford Stockholder Suit
The government files a tax suit against nine Ford stockholders led by Senator James Couzens, seeking over 18 million dollars in additional taxes. It traces how a 28 thousand dollar investment grew into a billion dollar valuation, with Dodge brothers, Horace E Dodge and others named as owing substantial amounts. The case hinges on alleged misvaluation of Ford stock during 1923 and 1930 sales, with prior settlements cited.
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Henry Ford
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Tennessee Legislature Accepts Banquet Invitation
In Nashville on January 1 the Senate opened business by accepting an invitation to a Nashville Chamber of Commerce banquet for legislators and Governor Austin Peay. A resolution to investigate state controller and treasurer was adopted, and multiple bills received first readings including highway, county and professional regulation measures. The House later completed committee appointments with emphasis on placing every lawyer on the judiciary committee, and adjourned after approving various procedural actions.
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Hamilton County
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Crossville
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Skelvoy
Dozen Bills of Big Importance Facing the State Assembly
Tennessee’s sixty fifth general assembly faced more than a dozen bills of prime importance including a potential redo of the anti evolution measure, a 10 percent tax on soft drinks, and education reforms. Bills would require qualifications for state education officials and state teachers college leaders, with heated debate expected over proposed tuition and teaching requirements.
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Nashville
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Macon
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Macon County
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P. L. Harned
W. G. McDonough
Warren County
McDonough
Cat Saves Life of Master and Guests in Richmond
An ordinary cat named Tom likely faced death from gas fumes in a Richmond rooming house. The cat meowed to awaken John Paul and five guests who had lost consciousness after a freak pipe leak in the kitchen. Paul summoned aid and the guests were revived after two hours of pulling with the help of rescuers. The cat was paralyzed by the fumes but appeared to have sacrificed its life for the others.
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Rev S B Ogle Shot in Princeton
Rev S B Ogle former pastor of First Baptist churches of Kingsport and Princeton was wounded in the left shoulder by a pistol shot at Judge W H Malcolm home in Princeton. The attorney said the wound’s cause whether accidental or intentional is uncertain. Ogle was found conscious and not seriously hurt after a physician said he was not in serious danger. The pastor recently won legal actions against eight Princeton men.
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First Baptist
Kingspore
Princeton
W. H. Malcolm
Malcolm
Times
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Ogle
Washington Congress Day Briefs and Hearings
Congress meets at noon as the House tackles independent offices and the agriculture committee reviews the McNary Hagen bill. Division hearings resume before Special Master Hughes, while the Senate committee continues its hearing on nominee Cyrus E Woods.
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House
House Agriculture Committee
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Senate
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Chaplin Faces Divorce Suit Over Alimony Claims
In Los Angeles on January 11, a divorce suit filed by Liza Grey Chaplin portrays Charlie Chaplin as cruel and faithless. She seeks custody of two sons, alimony, and division of community property amid allegations of threats with a pistol and urging self-harm.
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Charlie Chaplin
Los Angeles
Calif
Liza Grey Chaplin
Lloyd Wright
Chaplin
New York
House Agriculture Committee Delays Cotton Elimination
The House agricultural committee in secret session refused to drop cotton from immediate application of the equalization fee. The panel voted to consider the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill, reject postponement urged by Aswell, and limit discussion to its members and bill introducers.
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House ‘Agricultural Committee
McNary-Haugen
House Agricultural Committee
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Haugen
Aswell
Louisiana
Ketcham
Michigan
House
Flashes Of Life From The Associated Press
A collection of brief items from various locales includes political punditry on presidential nominating prospects, a Georgia inmate choosing electric chair, a Philadelphia court procedure with breath examination, a French bet ending in death, a Columbia professor reassessing classic works, Yale archaeologists noting ancient ball games, and a New York Black Foot Indian’s rapid courtship and marriage.
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Swiftfoot
Lucienne Golin
Wingo Condition Improves After Acute Indigestion
Washington January 11 The condition of Representative Otis Wingo of Arkansas, struck with acute indigestion at the capitol yesterday, was reported as much improved today by medical staff.
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Washington
Otis Wingo
Arkansas
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