Havana Congress Sets Open Covenant Precedent
The Pan American conference at the University of Havana settled on an open covenant rule against secret sessions, with 16 delegations agreeing to public committee and plenary meetings. Delegates opened ceremonies blending ritual with business as 21 national colors were raised and the hall's red tapestry and arms displayed.
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American Reports
Cuba
Republic
University of Havana
George Washngton
United States
Phiron
Rafael Martines
Ortiz
Alejandro Lira
Antonio Sanchez de Bustamante
Honorio Pueyrredon
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Poestredon
Hughes
Geneva Rumor Links Chamberlain With French Ambassadorial Post
In Geneva whispers claim Sir Austen Chamberlain, British foreign minister, seeks to become French ambassador to Paris to continue calming Anglo French tensions. Circles note his French fluency and aim to end friction among Latin nations. Rumor also suggests Sir Wrig Drummond, League secretary general, could back or accept a British ambassadorial posting to Washington.
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Italy
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League of Tions
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Washington
Governor Seeks Change of Venue in Slayer Case
Flint and Lansing reports detail Governor Green’s push to move Adolph Hotelling’s trial outside Genesee county for the slaying of Dorothy Schneider. Judge Brennan opposes immediate venue change, urging county protection if Hotelling pleads guilty, with possible later transfer to a state insane hospital if deemed necessary.
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Adolph Hoeteling
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Dorothy Schneider Iis
Fred W. Brenhath
Tudge Brennan
Brennan
W. W. Potter
Lansing
Coun Ly
Hotelling
Jonia
Ionia
Genessee County
Reformatory
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Adolph Hotelling
Dorothy Schneider
Fred W. Brennan
Genessee
Mt. Morris
Conia
Sher
Frank Green
Geredsee County
Oroarily
Plane carrying Coolidge reels believed lost
A biplane carrying news reel films of President Coolidge speaking in Havana, piloted by Mosely, is missing after leaving Daytona Beach for Mitchel Field. The craft, a yellow Stinson No 3027, was not seen after Savannah and was due in New York yesterday afternoon. An army air service search was requested.
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Ted Magely
Army Air Service
Washington
Mosely
Daytona
Fla
Mitchel Field
Savannah
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Edhlee
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Stinson
Opposition Leaders Exiled Within Soviet Union
Moscow dispatch reports all opposition leaders ordered to leave the capital for indefinite periods and be assigned to distant points. The crackdown divides them into incorrigibles penitents and non penitents with Rakovsky and Radek sent to Ust Sysolsk and Trotzky facing health based relocation challenges. Kameneff and Zinovieff assigned to Renza and Vologda with education department duties pending central committee action.
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Leon Trotzky
Red Army
Otee
Russia
Christian Rakovsky
Frange
Karl Radek
Suedhum
Caucasia
Leon B. Kameneff
Italy
Gregory Zinovieff
Communist International
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Kameneff
Renza
Zinovieff
Vologda
State Education Department
Central Committee
Rebels Harassed as Marines Bombard In Nicaragua
United States Marines press the offensive around San Albino and Quilali with air patrols and ground forces. Estimations place Sandino’s forces retreating toward El Chipote while Matagalpa garrison strengthens. Arrival of Gen LeJeune and Gen Feland, plus ships unloading troops and supplies at Corinto, signals a renewed military posture in Nicaragua.
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Augustino Sandino
Quilali
Hardino
el Chripate
Quailali
Matagalpa
Sandino
Zplowers
Jinotega
el Chipote
Io Jinotega
John A. LeJeune
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Logan Feland
Senator Smith Seated Yet Question Hits Illinois Seat
Senator elect Frank W. Smith of Illinois faces a blocked oath as Senate debates voiding his credentials over a campaign fund linked to public utilities officials. A key vote on vacating his seat was delayed amid fiery exchanges over constitutional protocol and southern voting rights.
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Senate
Frank W. Smith
Mlinois
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Deneen
Illinois
George
Georgia
Reed
Pennsylvania
Gidr Fostit
Man Charged With Starting Fire In Washington
John J. Fisher, 26, a former policeman and psychopathic patient, confessed to starting two fires in Washington after watching earlier blazes. He was arrested returning home after over two hours of watching firefighters. Police charged him with arson as investigations continue into other fires. Fire officials say three big fires were incendiary, while two were accidental. Oil cans found at two sites support arson suspicions as fire crews resumed normal duty after the long crisis.
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McDowell and Sons
Eckington Place
G. Streets
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Johnson is Sentenced 15 Years for Abduction of Kingsport Girl
Sullivan County jury took 35 minutes to convict Joseph Herman Johnson, a minister and rancher, of abducting Viola Burger, 14, in Kingsport. Johnson, who admitted multiple marriages, received a 15 year penitentiary term. Washington state had also sought his return on theft and impersonation charges.
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Jan
Sullivan County
Joseph Herman Johnson
Viola Burger
Kingsport
Johnson
State Penitentiary
Washington
Jim Burger
Viola
S. B. Coleman
Virginia and Tennessee Weather Outlook Tonight and Thursday
Weather notes from the U S S station report showers probable in Virginia and Tennessee on the following days. Temperatures show little change with moderate variable winds. Readings taken at 6 a.m. show yesterday's high near 63 and low near 43 with rainfall at zero.
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Merchants Prepare For Big Dollar Day
Preparations for the large Dollar Day sale are under way in Kingsport stores next Tuesday with merchants stocking fresh bargains. Advertisements from participating merchants will appear in next Sunday's Times Cellar Day edition detailing all offers and sales.
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Coolidge Rushes Home To Tackle Volume Of Work
President Coolidge travels by special train from Florida to Washington to confront a heavy work backlog. Mrs. Coolidge and Secretaries Kellogg and Wilbur accompany him as crowds greet the northbound journey and a Jacksonville stop precedes direct travel to the capital.
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Conlidge
Keywest
Quiet Virginia Assembly Session Promises Quick Adjourn
A quiet session opened in Richmond with Governor Byrd present to hear the war history commission report. Lawmakers introduced minor bills, passed one on Judge Roberts’ salary, and prepared for adjournment by Friday or Monday.
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Norfolk
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Robert C. Norris, Jr
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General Jackson
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Wilson Holding Lead In Louisiana Primary Race
In New Orleans Riley J. Wilson leads in early returns from Louisiana's Democratic primary for the congressional seat. Huey P. Long, chairman of the state public service commission, is his closest rival for the gubernatorial nomination amid a fractured vote pattern.
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Huey P. Long
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