Disarmament Tactics Narrowed as Senate Moves on Cruiser Bill
Senate ends filibuster on the fifteen cruiser measure with a noon Feb 4 limit. President Coolidge seeks removal of the time clause, while supporters press for quick passage. House and Senate naval supply bills are debated with additions for new planes and personnel. Hoover and Coolidge visit Florida. China proclaims Customs Autonomy day as Japan recognizes its tariff rights.
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Hale
Naval Affairs Committee
Coolidge
White House
Britten
Illinois
Hoover
Senate
Paul V. McNutt
American Legion
Borah
Walsh
Reed
Missouri
Wilbur
Appropriations Committee of
House
Naval
War Department
Appropriations Committee
Air Corps
National Guard
All China
Japan
China
President Coolidge Delivers Farewell Address to Business Group
President Coolidge speaks at a semi annual meeting of a business organization delivering a farewell address. The event highlights his tenure and closing remarks to industry leaders and members.
Trotsky exiled to Angora after failed Soviet plot
Bon Trotzky after years of plotting against the Soviet regime is taken from retirement in southeastern Russia and exiled. Turkey agrees to receive him and he is reported en route to Angora. Berlin observers fear an assassination during transit and a murder rumor circulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Trotzky
Russia
Turkey
Angora
Berlin
Cyaces Underwood Dies and Is Buried in Alabama
Cyaces Underwood former United States senator from Alabama and influential Democratic leader died at his country home in Virginia. He was buried in Birmingham after simple rites. He competed for the presidential nomination at the 1912 Baltimore convention and in 1924 in New York. His long congress tenure ended with voluntary retirement in 1927. Also noted: Ogden Mills and others listed as having died last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Florida
al Smith
Coral Gables
John J. Rascob
W. F. Kenney
Belle Island
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Long Key
Saunterer
Justice
Harlan F. Stone
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mark Sullivan
Miami Beach
Cyaces Underwood
United States
Alabama
Woodlawn
Birmingham
Ala
Underwood
Baltimore
New York
Congress
Senate
Ogden Mills
Ogden L. Mills
Treasury
George S. Charlton
Chicago
Alton Railway
Alexander T. Brown
Syracuse
Robert L. Slagle
University of South Dakota
Oklahoma Official Johnston Pleads Not Guilty to Eight Articles
Henry 8. Johnston of Oklahoma pleads not guilty to eight impeachment articles voted by the lower house and says he is ready for immediate trial before the senate court. The case is set for February 11. State Supreme Court members also face grave charges as witnesses testify before a legislative subcommittee conducting a general investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Johnston
Oklahoma
Senate
State Supreme Court
Fight Over Milk Costs Ends in Triple Fatal Shooting
In Hondo Texas a quarrel over a quart of milk spoiled and unreplaced led to the shooting deaths of L Barrientes a merchant and his two sons Joe and Alifonsio in the grocery store. Louis Arcus surrendered to authorities as the investigation proceeds with Sheriff J F Bader outlining the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hondo
Texas
L. Barrientes
Joe
Alifonsio
Louis Arcus
J. F. Bader
Medina County
Arcos
Barrientes
Weird death pact story shocks San Francisco police
Garland Williams described to police a planned murder suicide pact with his former wife Lorraine Ambrose by whom she would die of gas and he would surrender for execution. He confessed to choking and slashing Ambrose after she urged him to gas them both, then planned to turn himself in once he sorted his affairs. He stated they had been happy for four years until a friend’s allegations caused separation. Ambrose urged a joint death. Williams claimed he could not kill himself and planned police involvement.
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San Francisco
Garland Williams
Williams
Lorraine Ambrose
Austria
Germany
Croatia
Romania
Hapsburg
Otto
Albrecht
Prince Otto
Isabella
Leopold
Hungary
Kills Pal in Triangle Causing Four Deaths
Joplin Missouri report outlines a feud between two men tied to a woman. D L Nutt and his nineteen year old son are jailed on first degree murder charges after a struggle with John Cole who was found with Mrs Nutt. Nutt allegedly fired twice killing Cole while the son grappled with the victim. The case recalls earlier killings tied to alleged infidelity and revenge within the same circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
John Cole
Baxter Springs
Kan
D. L. Nutt
Cole
Woman Forges Restitution After 20 Year Fare Lie
In Dallas a woman who 20 years ago lied to a conductor that her son was too young to pay, returned to a railroad office and paid $35.60 for the child’s fare plus interest. She kept her name secret, saying her husband was ill and money was tight but restitution still hurts her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Aged Woman Hangs Self in Chicago Attic
At eighty four, Mrs. Anna Lauman felt she was in the way and bid her family farewell before climbing to the attic and hanging herself. She was found dead, ending her days in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anna Lauman
Strangled By Swallowing Balloon On Flight To Hospital
Margaret Robinson of Binghamton swallowed a tug balloon and choked to death while en route to a hospital in New York. The incident occurred in the city as responders attempted rescue. Authorities investigated the strangulation by ingestion accident.
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Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Jo Davidson
Capitol Hall of Fame
New York
Commissioner Whalen
Hoover
Mrs. Hoover
Miami Beach
Fla
Binghamton
N. Y
Margaret Robinson
Hartford archer blinds himself in an accidental shot
Henry Leflo of Hartford was blinded in the right eye when an arrow ricocheted from his bow and struck him. The incident occurred in Hartford, detailing a rare self inflicted accident during archery practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Henry Leflo
Fight to Put Sons on Vacant Hungarian Throne
Paris reports a covert Hapsburg battle over Hungary’s empty throne led by two widows, Empress Zita and Archduchess Isabella, pursuing sons Otto and Albrecht. The struggle involves dynastic intrigue, potential bloodlines, and external opposition from neighboring nations and treaties.
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Paris
Hapsburg
Hungary
Zita
Charles
Isabella
Archduke Friedrich
Otto
Archduke Albrecht
Modern scales show little change since ancient weighing
An exhibition at the Science Museum South Kensington contrasts ancient and modern weighing. A Roman steelyard resembles today’s meat purveyor scale, while Leonardo da Vinci’s self indicating idea mirrors modern principles. Pre Norman standard weights persist in the Channel Islands alongside glass and rock crystal sets.
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London
Egypt
Science Museum
South Kensington
Leonardo da Vinci
Channel Islands
Sea Serpent Hauled Ashore Near Noank
A 74 foot sea eel weighing 27 pounds was hauled ashore near Noank Connecticut. It fought for 20 minutes and tore one net to shreds.
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Noank
Conn
Castoria Prompts Trust in Homes Across Generations
A classic remedy Castoria wins wide use in millions of households for infant colic constipation and diarrhea relief. The ad touts safety and doctor recommendation for babies with a comforting nightly assurance to keep a bottle handy.
Crickets Invade Bromley Town Causing Sleepless Nights
In Bromley England crickets swarmed housing and shops in large numbers keeping residents awake. Health authorities issued syringes and free disinfectant to residents to combat the insect surge and potential plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromley
England
Blinks and Jinks Spar in Humorous Exchange
A playful bit features Blinks declaring he is a big bug and Jinks countering with a wink that proves the insect theme. The exchange plays on cartoonish gags and characterization.
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Jinks
Indulgent Mothers Allow Children to Annoy Others
A provocative social remark argues indulgent mothers permit their kids to irritate people, reflecting tension between parental leniency and community harmony.
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Edward W. Pickard
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
High Council
Chancery Court
Evangeline Booth
Pain
Ciudad Real
Madrid
Sanchez Guerra
Valencia
Aldemares
Lithuania
Smetona
Kovno
Poland
Glen Jennings
Coast Guard
J. D. Hanson
Niagara Falls
Linda Smith
Mitchelfield
Bobby Trout
California
Pal
Triangle
Crown of
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Yugo Slavia
Castoria
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
A. R. Smith
S. Lansing Street
St. Johns
Michigan
Cem Ant Lydia E. Pinkham
Cincinnati
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