Preparedness Best Insurance Against War
Washington delegates from nine major women’s groups heard Secretary Davis and officials discuss national preparedness as insurance against war. The conference opened to debate foreign policy and the role of military training in schools. Davis argued for defense with no aggression, while Castle warned peace efforts do not guarantee nonviolence. Admiral Schofield stressed timely readiness and the limits of law without enforcement.
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Washington
Dwight F. Davis
State
Navy
United States
Secretary Davis
Davis
America
William B. Castle, Jr
Frank H. Schofield
Heeney Sharkey Bout Ends In Draw In New York
The Sharkey Heeney bout to determine who faces Gene Tunney in a million dollar deal ended in a draw after twelve hard rounds in New York.
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Heeney
Sharkey
New York
Sharkey-Heeney
Gene Tunney
Coolidge Urges Hemisphere Unity At Pan American Congress
President Coolidge opens the Pan American congress in Havana urging equal freedom and peaceful settlement of disputes among 21 republics. He stresses self-government, nonmilitarization, and a focus on general welfare while avoiding mentions of League of Nations or Monroe Doctrine. Machado speaks briefly, then delegates continue talks with Charles E. Hughes leading the American delegation.
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Havana
Cuba
Coolidge
Hemisphere
Columbus
League of Nations
Congress
Pan-American Union
Western Hemisphere
Mr. Coolidge
Machado
Key West
Memphis
Charles E. Hughes
Latin America
Senate U K S Tariff Slash as Farm Aid
The Senate narrowly approved Senator Mc Master’s resolution for immediate downward revision of tariff rates to aid farming, 54 to 34. Support came from 12 Republicans, 41 Democrats, and 1 Farmer-Labor. The vote signals potential tariff debates this session though the measure is nonbinding on the House.
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Washington
Senate
McMaster
South Dakota
Farmer-Labor
Blaine
Borah
Brookhart
Capper
Frazier
Howell
la Follette
Norbeck
Norris
Nye
Pine
Ashurst
Barkley
Bayard
Black
Blease
Bratton
Bruce
Caraway
Copeland
Dill
Edwards Ferris
George
Gerry
Glass
Harris
Harrison
Hawes
Hayden
Heflin
King
McKellar
Mayfield
Neely
Overman
Pittman
Reed
Missouri
Robinson
Arkansas
Sheppard
Simmons
Smith
Steck
Stephens
Swanson
Thomas
Trammell
Tyson
Wagner
Walsh
Massachusetts
Montana
Wheeler
Shipstead
Republican
Shortridge
Smoot
Steiner
Warren
Waterman
Watson
Willis
Broussard
Kendrick
Congress
House of Representatives
Bingham
House
Lindbergh Resting in Panama Before Caracas Flight
Col Charles A Lindbergh camps near Bouquete Panama for several days and awaits departure details for the next leg to Caracas. In Panama City a crowd of about 20 000 cheered the trio Lindbergh Costes and Lebrix as they greeted on the municipal balcony.
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Panama City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bouquete
Panama
Caracas
Venezuela
Stars of the Air
Lindbergh
Costes
Lebrix
Campo Lindbergh
United States
Colon
Kentucky Jockey Club Dissolved. American Turf Assn Formed
The Kentucky Jockey Club is dissolved at a stockholders meeting in Louisville. The American Turf Association is formed with Col. Matt J. Winn named to manage all tracks under its supervision. Churchill Downs Latonia Lincoln Fields Washington Park and Fairmount fall under its jurisdiction.
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Louisville
Old Kentucky Jockey Club
American Turf Association
Matt J. Winn
Churchill Downs
Latonia
Kentucky
Lincoln Fields
Washington Park
Fairmount
Illinois
Pershing Becomes Banker at Riggs National Bank
General John J. Pershing has assumed duties as director of Riggs National Bank, a major financial institution on the East Coast. His appointment marks a notable transition from military service to banking leadership.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Rigggs National Bank
East
American Song Writers Ride Out Misdeeds in Punch
A clipped note from Punch comments on American song writers, suggesting some prosper despite alleged misdeeds. The column tone hints at public scrutiny and ongoing reputation dynamics.
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Punch
Tondon
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Davie
Pan-Ams
U. S
Telle Congress
U. K
Lindy
Kentucky Jockey Club
Pershing
Robert Dedsky
Santa Claus
Christmas Club
First Trust & Savings Bank of Riverdale
Chrysler
Twin City Sales
Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, NJ
Dolton
Pastoret - Dorsey - Barrett Co
Municipal Contractors
Washington St
Dolton, Ill
Conrad
KERN
Indiana Ave
Riverdale
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