Hughes Addresses Havana Dinner on Pan American Unity
Charles Evans Hughes spoke at a Havana banquet urging Latin America to remain independent, strong, and prosperous through four pillars of Pan Americanism: independence, stability, goodwill, and cooperation. He rejected imperialist aims and noted U S efforts in Santo Domingo, Haiti, and Nicaragua aimed at peace and orderly elections with eventual withdrawal.
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Committees Busy In Capitol Wings
In Washington on January 21, hearings filled the day as both House and Senate committees convened. The Senate tackled Boulder Canyon dam, Teapot Dome inquiry, and public utilities probes while Daniel Willard spoke on railroad consolidation. Senator-elect Vare denied fraud charges.
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Virginia Assembly Faces Week of Serious Work
Virginia lawmakers convene after a break to tackle a heavy agenda with a mass of measures. The insurance rates inquiry report looms large, with recommended changes expected to be introduced early this week. The session runs through March 10 with little time for nonessential business.
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Kansans Rebel Against McNary-Haugen Equalization Fee
Kansas Republicans join in opposing the equalization fee in the McNary-Haugen bill while western members push for higher farm tariffs on staples. Messages from Kansas officials, Dickinson statements, and other GOP voices reflect a divided House farm bloc amid ongoing efforts to shape relief legislation.
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Father seeks to block son from higher appointment
Milton Adkins, 80, asks President Coolidge not to appoint his son Jesse to the District of Columbia supreme bench. Jesse, a leading Washington attorney and Bar Association president, is discussed for the bench while William Adkins, a long-time government clerk, would be forced to resign if a relative were appointed. The father says he acts to aid William, marking a rare attempt by a father to influence a presidential appointment of his own son.
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Smith Row Brings Out Big Crop of Favorite Sons for Presidency
Smith Row signals a surge of favored sons for the presidential nomination as anti-Sition within the Democratic Party grows. Southern leaders south of the Mason-Dixon line hesitate to declare candidacies, but most who have spoken back Governor Smith if nominated. Continued on page three.
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Irish Delegate Is Virginia G. O. P. Guest Of Chicago Meet
Irish delegate Virginia G. O. P. Virginia G. to guest of Chicago meet on Saturday. Cosgrave party hosted by Mayor Thompson at luncheon and receptions in Chicago. Cosgrave and cabinet arrive in Chicago and attend a tight schedule of events during a 24 hour visit.
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Havana delegates weigh multi national arbitration ideas
Havana January 21 AP The Pan American conference debates a possible multi lateral arbitration treaty among American republics. Mexico seeks amendments to Pan American union rules including representation and senate input. US delegates see promise for Pacific dispute settlement given peaceful regional conditions.
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Congress at odds over new solons in state seats
Washington January 21 AP reports the Senate refused to administer the oath to Frank L Smith of Illinois, a case mirroring past clashes between Congress and a state over its chosen representative. The House previously refused to seat Victor Berger of Milwaukee in 1921 and 1923 over loyalty during World War I.
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Weather Summary for Virginia and Tennessee
Weather Virginia fair Sunday and Monday with warmer Monday. Tennessee fair Sunday and Monday with increasing cloudiness and likely rain in the west. Readings taken at 6 p.m. daily by U S weather stations under CG L Bunn. Data shows high and low yesterday and rainfall to date with comparisons to last year.
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Panama Canal Engineer Goethals Dies at 70 in New York
George Washington Goethals famed for the Panama Canal and as West Point trained engineer died at 70 in New York after a lingering illness. Burial will be at West Point with services at the academy chapel Tuesday. He led mountain removal and lake creation to complete the canal and partnered with Major General William Gorgas to combat fever in the Isthmus. He later served in World War I and advised on major projects including the Holland Tunnel.
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Panama Canal Big Feat of Goethals
The Associated Press profile lauds Major General George Washington Goethals as the engineer who completed the Panama Canal. It credits his army engineers, workers, and organizing ability for achieving the project in under a decade, surpassing earlier French attempts and earning recognition from Roosevelt.
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Senators Heflin and Robinson on Film Debate Religion Issue
Senators Heflin of Alabama and Robinson of Arkansas debate the religious issue on film as Democratic leaders clash over religion in politics. Heflin calls it unwise to inject religion into campaigns while Robinson defends religious freedom and cites constitutional protections. The discussion, captured in studio lighting, underscores party tensions ahead of broader battles.
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Kellogg Six-Power Pact Deferred Note Signals Shift
Arrival of France's note fuels belief that Kellogg pact is delayed indefinitely. Instead, focus shifts to revising the Franco American arbitration pact, with hopes a new treaty including renunciation of war may be signed on February 6. Close to agreement.
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Relief Ship Summoned to Pinch Hit for Craft in War Maneuvers
SAN PEDRO Calif Jan 21 AP Summons of the hospital ship Relief to pinch hit for an absent auxiliary craft in battle fleet maneuvers off the port caused anxious hours for relatives of officers aboard the battleships. The Relief, en route from San Diego with a skeleton crew, was ordered to act as a can jemy craft during drills near San Juan Capistrano as the Erocyon base flagship had been chosen. Relatives recalled the 1924 Relief explosion tragedy as wire service updates explained the hurried departure. The Relief arrived later as the battleship division and train squadron returned to San Pedro Harbor and destroyer, Submarine, and aircraft units went back to San Diego.
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Democrats Plan Expensive Hale for 1928 Convention
A motion by Democrats plans an expensive maiden order convention in Houston to host the 1928 national gathering. Houston officials anticipate a semi permanent auditorium in the civic center to accommodate over a thousand newspapermen and provide telegraph and radio facilities. Estimated cost reaches 500000 dollars with 200000 guaranteed to secure the event.
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