Rainey Pushes Panama Inquiry Resolution
Representative Rainey of Illinois returns from New York with information he will use to press a full investigation into the Panama canal purchase. He withholds details but says clues justify a congressional inquiry and his resolution sits with the rules committee. Washington January 7.
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Congress Seeks Clarification on Annual Messages
The discussion centers on the action taken by Congress and the special message that followed, with much consideration by many House members regarding why annual messages were not provided.
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Restraining Order Against Alabama Prohibition Law
In Montgomery Judge Thomas G. Jones heard initial arguments for a restraining order challenging Alabama's new prohibition statute. A brewing company from Evansville Indiana contends the law is unconstitutional and would cost about $125,000 annually, claiming it violates the Interstate Commerce Act.
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Three-Year Chase Ends with Vinsonian Captured
Duquoin Illinois January 7 After a chase of more than three years Karl Vinsonian has been captured at West Frankfort a coal town east of Duquoin Federal officers followed him from place to place He is charged with involvement in the killing of a member of the Belgian royal family and will be returned to his homeland for trial The weather map notes zero in the west and south with forecasts of further warm spells unclear text.
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Distinguished Career Ends Service Today
New York January 7 Rear Admiral Caspar F Goodrich commandant of the New York navy yard and ranking rear admiral on the active list was placed on the retired list today under the age limit. He has served nearly forty four years holding key ashore and afloat assignments including command of the Pacific fleet and aid to San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. He will likely remain in charge of the navy yard until the end of President Roosevelts term.
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Debut of Miss Marjorie Gould at Plaza Dinner Dance
New York January 7 Mrs George Jay Gould hosts a Plaza Hotel dinner dance for her eldest daughter Miss Marjorie Gwynne Gould entering society. A special feature is the Marjorie Waltz composed for the occasion by Nathan Franko. Rooms are rented at the hotel with American Beauty roses and mauve orchids on the tables.
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Indiana Legislature Opens In 1920 Session With Impartial Rulings
Indianapolis January 7 The Indiana legislature opened its biennial session with Fred A Sims secretary of state presiding over the house and Lieutenant Governor Miller in the senate. Speaker Honan of Seymour was elected with an assurance of impartial rulings. Party caucus results favored Democrats in the house and Republicans in the senate. Sessions brief with routine business to follow after caucus selections.
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Huntington
Early caucus planned for Indiana senate race
Indianapolis reports a majority of legislators likely align with Governor-elect Marshall on holding the senatorship caucus early next week. Kern supporters push for a first ballot win with 30 votes, while others fear a prolonged contest. Marshall favors an early caucus to allow focus on major legislative business.
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Curious telepathy case aboard Italian battleship
In Messina a sailor from the Regius Hiena sought his fiancée with leave. After four days he slept and dreamt she said she was alive and to come save her. He gathered friends, located the ruins described in the dream, and found the girl uninjured.
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Dinner at White House hosts diplomatic corps in annual event
Washington Jam 7. gathered around the White House tonight will be the chiefs of the foreign embassies and legations to the annual dinner for the president and Mrs Roosevelt with the diplomatic corps and their ladies. Two weeks hence the chief justice and associate justices of the Supreme Court will be guests. Jury Has the Erb Case Media Pa Jan 7. M Florence Erb and her sister Catharine Biesel charged with the murder of Ca J Clayton Erb a well known Delaware politician near here Oct 6.
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