Russia backs Turkey on Dardanelles fortification plan at Lausanne
Russian Foreign Minister Tehuteherin urged closing the Dardanelles to non Turkish warships and allowing fortification to safeguard Turkish independence and Constantinople. Ismet Pasha sought absolute Turkish control as the conference adjourned amid allied unease and sharp exchanges.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Dardanelles
Turkey
Tehuteherin
Russia
Ismet Pasha
Venizelos
Greece
Richard Washburn Child
Jos. C. Grew
Bristol
Belin
Amory
Thitcherin
Constantinople
Lord Curzon
Georgia
Ukraine
Klan Jurisdiction Question Debated By U S Attorney General
The Associated Press reports Attorney General Daugherty says Klan acts fall under state police power not federal. He notes no case fits section 19 of the penal code and promises vigorous federal action if new facts create jurisdiction. Senate inquiry referenced rights under the Constitution and alleged Texas outrages.
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Daugherty
Associated Press
Washington
Walsh
Massachusetts
United States
Department of Justice
Senator Walsh
Texas
Ku Klux Klan
Dardanelles dispute dominates Near East conference session
At Lausanne delegates pressed the Dardanelles issue with Thitehern and Rakovsky in talks with Turkish officials. Greece faces pressure over Asia Minor and Greek civilians, while Ismet Pasha and Venizelos dispute whether official orders to Greeks existed. Admiral Bristol and other foreign observers weigh the turmoil as page six reference.
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Dardanelles
United States
Thitehern
M. Rakovsky
Turkey
Europe
America
Sevres
League of Nations
Asia Minor
Ismet Pasha
Aigora
M. Venizelos
J. L. Bristol
Jat
Constantinople
Cuno Cabinet Holds Prolonged Sessions Amid Silent Deliberations
Berlin reports indicate the Cuno government spent a week in continuous cabinet sessions while press and Reichstag audiences remain uninformed. Analysts warn stabilization is urgent yet no clear starting point for restoring the mark exists, and foreign policy risks shape domestic prospects. The Beersen Carrier urges steps to improve abroad, criticizing the November 13 note as insufficient.
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Associated Press Berlin
Cuno
Herr Cuno
Beersen
Germany
France
Rathenau
Boerok
Unita Ae
Conference Tackles Cotton Weevil Control and Marketing
Memphis delegates lead a twelve state conference on boll weevil control uniform marketing plans and creation of a permanent governmental cotton commission to unify legislation and support growers buyers and warehouse operators. Officials outline cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture and state stations as Henry C Wallace is slated to speak.
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Memphis
Tenn
R. O. Everett
Durham
N. C
Rowlett Paine
Carl Wiliams
Oklahoma City
R. E. McDonald
Texas
W. D. Hunter
Washington
Henry C. Wallace
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Mississippi Governor Russell Seduction Suit Moves Forward
In Oxford Mississippi governor Lee M Russell and his former stenographer Miss Frances C Birkhead clash over a $100 000 damages claim for alleged seduction under promise of marriage The defense filed a demurrer insisting lack of cause yet the court allowed amendment to address residency The trial date set with 42 witnesses and 48 support staff summoned as heavy local interest surrounds Georges home town case continues on page 6
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Associated Press
Oxford
Miss
Lee M. Russell
Frances C. Birkhead
United States District Court For
Mississippi
Miss Birkhead
United States
Louisiana
E. R. Holmes
Russell
Francesa C. Birkhead
United States District Court
University of Mississippi
Gey. Pussell
Cohen Appointment Fails as Senate Blocks Customs Post
Washington reports the Senate defeated the confirmation of Walter L. Cohen to the New Orleans customs post amid a rapid transition from a two week extra session to the regular session of Congress. The move follows Democratic filibuster dynamics as the Senate and House prepare to address budget, nominations, and appropriation bills.
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Cohen
Orleans Customs
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Walter L. Cohen
New Orleans
Dee
Congress
House
Renomination urged after Supreme Court nomination fail
Washington December 4 The nomination of Pierce Butler of St Paul to the associate justice seat on the Supreme Court failed to win confirmation at the extra session end. Senators Lafollette and Norris objected to immediate confirmation forcing a renomination in the regular session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pierce Butler
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Senate
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Daugherty Prepares Reply to Keller Impeachment Charges
Attorney General Daugherty drafted a formal reply to Rep Keller's impeachment charge list. The DOJ statement says Keller seeks access to department documents to threaten future impeachment actions. The reply denounces radical leaders and profiteers aiding the move against enforcing federal law.
Major Party Leaders Ratify Peace Treaty End Filibuster
Washington observes Republicans and Democrats in the Senate ratify a peace treaty ending a four day filibuster against the Dyer anti lynching bill. Senator Lodge states no further attempts this congress to bring up the Dyer bill. Senator Underwood replies that the filibuster protected constitutional rights though they reserve right to renew maneuvers in the future.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Underwood
Alabama
Healy Favored for Ireland Governor General Post
London reports the Irish constitution bill clears third reading in the Lords and Timothy Healy is widely seen as certain to be named the first governor general of the Irish free state. His acceptance is believed given, with Irish leaders including Kevin O Higgins backing him. The Dail meets for last time as provisional parliament before the new Irish realm forms its estates.
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London
Timothy Healy
Irish Free State
Ris
Dublin
House of Lords
Healy
Tim
House of Commons
Kevin O’higgins
Provisional Parliament of
Ireland
Senate
Minnesota Solon Plans Drive on Daugherty Impeachment
Washington December 4 The House adopted a resolution authorizing the judiciary committee to send for persons and papers in the impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty filed by Representative Keller Minnesota The committee planned to seek authority to subpoena witnesses and obtain papers Keller said he would not present evidence until the House granted the power to summon and swear witnesses An hour long wrangle preceded a vote to go into executive session to decide on the request.
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Daugherty
Associated Press
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Representative Keller
Minnesota
Keller
Department of Justice
Department
United States
House Today
Judiciary Committee
House Judiciary
House
Minneoota
Graham
Pennsylvania
Suit Seeks 3 Million Over Camp Pike Funds
The U S District Attorney filed a federal suit in Little Rock seeking three million dollars alleged to have been misappropriated in the Camp Pike construction. The camp’s total cost was about eight and a half million dollars.
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Y Associated Press
Little Rock
Camp Pike
U. S
Cole
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