Democrats to Be Called in Conference in New York
Chairman John J. Raskob of the Democratic National Committee will convene a conference of party leaders in New York to discuss organization plans and a program for the next four years. Gov. Alfred E. Smith and top House and Senate leaders, plus National Committeemen, are expected to attend in an informal session. Raskob emphasized an unselfish approach and signaled a militant campaign if retained as chair.
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New York
Dee
Democratic Party
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Alfred E. Smith
House
Senate
Waete
Riskob
Soll South
Raskob
United States Mail Reports Expansion Efforts Underway
Postmaster General New in annual report to the President cites an operating deficit of 33,368,148 dollars for the year ending June 30. The air mail expansion is highlighted, with private contract air service praised for efficiency and a 5 cent rate on letters by air implemented since the report date.
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Washington
Den
American Postal Service
Post
General New
Coolidge
New
Air Mail Service
Department
Alaska near statehood if Harding had lived says judge
SEATTLE Dec. 6 If President Warren G Harding had lived longer part of Alaska might now be a state instead of a territory said Judge James Wickersham former Delegate to Congress who arrived here He believed Harding would have curved out a southeastern and southern portion of the territory leaving the northern unsettled part as a territory to become a state later or be annexed to the first part.
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Seattle
Warren G. Harding
Alaska
James Wickersham
Juneau
Congress
Hf Harding
Copper River District
Fairbanks
Wickersham
Calles Named Head New Mexican Party
Former President Calles has been named head of the newly organized National Revolutionary Party in Mexico City. The report also notes stock quotations for Alaska Juneau, Chrysler, Kennecott, Missouri, Nevada Consolidated, Packard Motors, Sears Roebuck, Stewart Warner and U S Steel with varied prices.
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Calles
New Mexican Party
Mexico City
National Revolutionary Party
New York
Alaska
Junean
Chrysler
Kennecott
Missouri
Nevada Consolidated
Packard Motors
Sears, Roebuck
Stewart-Warner
U.S. Staci
Watchful Waiting Moves NC Democrats After Schism
North Carolina Democratic leaders adopt a policy of watchful waiting after the party split that sent the state into the Republican column for the first time since Reconstruction, following a 60 000 vote Hoover lead. Senator Simmons calls for reorganization from New Bern, while Abernethy opposes changes to party structure.
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Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina
Herbert Hoover
Lee. Furnifold M. Simmons
Women Not Yet Fitted for Cabinet Posts
Congresswoman elect Ruth McCormick spoke at a Lexington banquet saying women lack training for cabinet roles. She predicted women will be ready within ten years and urged them to set sight on cabinet service.
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Lexington
Ruth McCormick
Wreck Sightings Near Italio River Spur Rescue Plan
Reports from customs indicate wreckage of the Missing halibut schooners Aranyvol and Imperial on a beach about 40 miles south of Yakutat. The Unatga will sail at 6 30 a m tomorrow from Yakutat to organize a rescue party. land routes are impractical due to ice and shore conditions, forcing an overland effort by canoe and portage.
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Aranyvol
Imperial
Junean
Coar
Yakutat
Yakutet
Canat
Peter Frank
Alex
Max Stalie
Frank
Admiral Rogers
Frank Talo
Condition of King George Is Unchanged
London dispatch reports the condition of King George unchanged as of this afternoon according to the attending physician.
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George
London
King George
Hoover welcomed by Peruvians in Callao crowd
President Elect Herbert Hoover arrived in Peru and received a 40 000 strong greeting as police and soldiers saluted with fixed bayonets. The U S Maryland battleship joined the ceremony with Hoover touring turrets and guns as the crowd pressed to catch a view. The party enjoyed warm springlike weather despite living in shipboard shifts and uniforms.
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Callao
Peru
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Fils
United States
Jas
Maryland
Elvet Hoover
Agriculture Experiencing Banner Year Says Official
Washington reports a record year for farming with a projected gross income near 12.3 billion dollars for 1927 28. Secretary Jardine emphasizes that despite the strong agricultural performance real grievances remain and demand practical government relief to rebuild on a firm permanent basis. He notes the need to focus on quality production and warns against rely solely on economic pressure.
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Wasitington
Ghana
Jardine
Qoolidge
Inc
Suspected Slayer Of Alaskan Charged With Manslaughter
Ancon Anderson, 27, a suspected player for John Borgan, is charged with manslaughter in a Justice Court. Police say he admitted beating Borgan after an attack during a car chase. Anderson was arrested in Everett and is held on a 2000 dollar bond.
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Beattle
Ancon Anderson
John Borgan
Alaska
Justice Court
Anderson
Worgan
Everett
Seattle
Borgan
Maryland battleship class shipyard details and status
The fragment describes a battleship built in 1920 with 24,000 tons, 24 foot draft, beam of 72 feet 3 inches, and speed 21 knots. It notes eight 16 inch guns, multiple smaller guns, four turrets, and electric pulse powered turrets. It mentions signaling the President and a salute of 21 guns when sighted, with continued coverage on Page Three.
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Maryland
Indian Head
Decks Cleared for Work in Senate and House
Washington report notes Senate and House cleared to work after campaign sites were opened. New farm bill introduced lacking McNary-Haugen equalization, Sen McNary of Oregon backing it with President's recommendations. Kellogg Peace Treaty sent to Senate for ratification before March 4. House Ways and Means advances Swing-Johnson dam and related measures while adjournments occur and reform efforts continue.
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Washington
Ceolidye
Bena
McNary
Oregon
Senate
Indictment Expected in Liquor Smuggling Case
Treasury Department officials say an investigation into liquor smuggling from Canada is expected to result in the indictment of 200 persons in the United States.
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U.S
Washington
Treas- Department
Canuta
President Coolidge Proposes Budget With No Immediate Tax Cuts
Washington December 5 President Coolidge urged Congress to adopt a five year budget totaling 3.78 billion dollars with a projected 60.6 million dollar surplus and revenue of 8.84 billion. He called the surplus small yet satisfactory for a balanced budget and warned against assuming large new expenditures. Secretary Mellon reported 1927-28 business improvements but noted automobile production rose and export trade eased slightly from the prior year.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Treasury
Wim
Conteress
Mellon
Treasury Department
Boulder Dam Bill Before Senate Today
Washington December 5 reports say the Boulder Dam bill is taken up in the Senate as the first business of the short session. Discussion likely to hinge on the Board of Engineers and Geologists report and Coolidge administration recommendations. The measure would protect state rights for government actions while leaving electric power to private enterprise. The House passed the bill and the Senate is to debate it this session.
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Washington
Johnson Boulder Dam
Senate
Cha Board of Engineers and Geologiate
Black Canyon
Boulder Canyon
Coolidge
Congress
House
Switch Engine Hits Street Car Injuring Sixteen Persons
Houston dispatch reports a switch engine collided with a street car injuring sixteen bystanders, many of them identified as Mexican. Police say most victims suffered serious injuries while several escaped harm.
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Houston
Texas
Dee. Bello
Missouri
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