Coolidge Tours South Amid Festive New Orleans Return
President Calvin Coolidge, on a private citizen’s tour, greeted crowds in New Orleans on February 14. He joked about politics, noted good health, and shared light remarks about his landlord’s rent while discussing fishing, a hotel reception, and plans to visit Arkansas next.
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Chair Made of Horns Displayed by Alaska Trapper
Retired Army physician Dr. Frank Suggs stands by a chair crafted entirely from caribou and moose horns. The horn chair is exhibited at the Canopus Tourist Club, with only two related pieces known in the United States.
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South Trip Delights Coolidge Visit Across the Southeast
The former President praised the coast’s beauty on a Maryland to New Orleans journey via Mississippi and Louisiana. He noted fond memories of the South and likened its residents to Vermonters, while Mrs. Coolidge organized calls and degraws during the talk.
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Yukon chair on display at Canopus Tourist club
An odd carved chair made from caribou and moose hides, built by a Yukon trapper and once owned by Dr. Frank Sugge of Detroit, is exhibited at the Canopus Tourist club in the Milam Building. Suggs, a retired army physician, crafted it after a 1910 Yukon trip and shipment from Fort Egbert.
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Solong Clain Protest and Hughes Confirmation Debate
The Senate confirmed Charles E. Hughes as chief justice by a 2 to 1 vote amid protest over the court's economic rulings. Supporters hailed the victory as civic duty, while opponents noted the unusually large opposition and warned of lingering tension between court decisions and public opinion.
Senate Vote on Hughes Nomination Clarifies Support
Washington February 14 The Senate confirmed Charles Evans Hughes as chief justice by party lines. Republicans listed 14 votes for confirmation, Democrats 11 against, with several pairs noted and absences. The roll underscored sharp partisan divisions over the Hughes appointment amid tense political battles.
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Hughes Declines to Comment on Supreme Court Appointment
Hughes, in New York on February 14, refused to comment on the ongoing Senate debate over his appointment as chief justice of the United States. He expressed appreciation for the confidence shown and pledged to continue public service, noting the significance of the moment and his long career.
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Dill Denounces Supreme Court Acts
Washington hearing opens in the Senate with Senator Dill attacking the court’s actions on the Hughes nomination. Senator Vandenberg cautions that the issue could broaden into a constitutional and political crisis while Dill assails military valuations and public welfare measures as supports for alleged economic dissent.
Hance Seeks Auger Na At Parle In Treaty Talks
The article details efforts to craft a Pacific-pact style security treaty with the United States weighing participation. It notes Italian and French positions, US opposition to a European entanglement, and ongoing delegate soundings on ratification and tonnage allotments amid Mediterranean concerns.
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Sulphur Tax Bill Moves Through Legislature
In Texas, a sulphur tax bill began moving through the legislature as directed by Governor Manly. The measure seeks a tax per ton on all sulphur produced, with amendments proposing 50 cents and three and a half cents per ton. Multiple roll call votes showed overwhelmingly that the tax would pass, despite opposition from some opponents.
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Snook Papers Filed With Court On Murder Case
In Washington on February 14, professor Jamen Noward Snow of Ohio University appeared with a court clerk as the Supreme Court will resume sessions. The case concerns the murder of Throra Wix, a stenographer at the university, with death row proceedings expected to proceed on February 28.
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White King Bluing Soap Ad Across Grey Skies
An old ad promotes White King Granulated Soap as pure and cleansing enough to launder indoors. It claims effectiveness on linens, blankets, heavy clothes, and even dishes, highlighting economical use with small doses for basin or washing machine. It targets households and mentions tonnage and widespread sale via retailers.
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Texas Legislature Faces Quorum Doubts in Special Session
In Austin during the ongoing special session, both chambers show doubt about achieving quorums as debate continues on centralization and reform bills, while issues like the free conference, waste conference, and Comptroller S. H. Terrell investigation dominate the agenda.
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Fliers Start Hop to South from Newark
Lieuts Will W. White and Clement McMullen took off at 7 30 a m from Newark Municipal Airport aiming for Miami on the first leg of a flight to Buenos Aires They seek a new speed record for the Newark to Buenos Aires route flying a single motor Lockheed Vega No stops are planned between here and Miami
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Poisoned Man Trial Reveals Laxative Poison Tale
Jim Long told his wife he was dying after being poisoned in his murder trial as Mrs. A A McAllister testified. The aunt in Brownwood and three other witnesses described convulsions and a plea to say goodbye. Doctor A C Jones and Dr H Alison testified to organ viscera sent to Australia for analysis. Mrs. Long sat with lawyers present as testimony continued.
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