New Pacific Treaty Reservation Agreed After Senator Clash
Washington Feb 25 the senate foreign relations committee moved toward final passage of the four power Pacific treaty after a compromise reservation backed by President Harding. The accord followed a conference with Senator Brandegee and faced opposition from Senator Johnson who pledged to press the original Brandegee plan if the compromise failed.
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Brandegee Reservation Criticized by Senators
Johnson defends the original Brandegee reservation noting two safeguards are missing in the new version. Williams denounces it as insincere while Borah remains opposed and absent, signaling continued opposition to ratification of the Pacific pact.
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Brandegee Reservation
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Family wiped out by gas in Santa Barbara tragedy
In Santa Barbara California on February 25 Mr and Mrs Paul F Gray and their two children a six year old boy and a three year old girl died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a gas water heater Also killed was a nurse Miss Lillian Spencer The Grays had moved from Chicago two years ago and relatives of Mrs Gray live in Chicago and Laporte
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Denounces envoy in Senate over Balfour remarks
In Washington the Senate denounced Ambassador Harvey after Senator Reed condemned his homecoming dinner remarks at a dinner for Arthur J. Balfour. Reed called the sentiments idiotic and un American, saying they contradicted the nation's spirit.
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Many American Consuls in Service in 50 Countries
Director Wilbur J. Carr reveals in the first American Consular Bulletin that 457 consuls serve in more than 400 cities across 50 countries. He notes consuls gather information, protect citizens, enforce laws, and promote American interests, with the service costing about 4.5 million annually and returning a net profit to the treasury of over 4 million in 1021.
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War Dept Clerk Confesses to 10 Threat Letters in Capital
George E. Long a 40 year old War department clerk confessed to writing a series of threatening letters to Washington society women. He said the notes demanded money and claimed the women had too much. The recipients included Mrs Henry White and Mrs Stephen Elkins among others. police investigated a drop box plot along Tunlaw Road. Authorities indicated the women would not press charges. Long had prior army service and accompanied the Root mission to Russia in 1917.
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Russia
Henry White
Germany
Stephen KB. Elkins
United States
Davis Elkins
Thomas JF. Walsh
Christian Hoauge
Scott Townsend
Mina van Winkle
Women’s Bureau
Police Department
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Van
Michigan Storm Paralyzes Detroit Area and Rail Services
A severe storm batters northern Michigan shutting down telegraph and telephone lines and halting railroad schedules. Utilities call it the worst in state history with extensive property damage and widespread disruption reported across the peninsula.
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Lower
Michigan Peninsula
USA
Three Die In Galveston Rooming House Fire Explosion
A Galveston rooming house fire claimed three lives when a second story room exploded and burned. Fire officials say Steve and a child perished as occupants escaped or were overcome. A dwelling was destroyed and investigators probe cause.
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Galveston
Stéve
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Girl in Court Kills Betrayer in Texas Murder
Mazie Matthews, 17, testified about a prior assault by Crosslin. She drew a pistol and shot him three times after taking the stand, killing him in the courtroom. Crosslin had been convicted once and sentenced to nine years before a higher court overturned the verdict and ordered a new trial.
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Unclear Report On Automobile Incident And Missing Box
An unknown subject in an automobile dropped a can at a designated spot while other officers hid in adjacent woods. No one retrieved the box and a search of surrounding territory for suspects yielded no results.
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Winkle Urewely
US Cutter Captures Pirate Schooner Grace and Awalized
The British schooner Grace and Awalized was intercepted near Boston harbor by the coast guard cutter Tampa after attempting to escape on arrival with a cargo of liquor valued at about 150 thousand dollars. The boarding party seized the vessel and its six crew members, delivering the haul and bringing the schooner to dock for federal court proceedings.
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Illinois Bank Closed Amid Shakeup at Franklin State Bank
An Illinois bank, the Franklin State Bank, has closed amid a cashier’s alleged reappearance of William M. Richiller, a 24 year veteran. Total deposits near $500,000 with $30,400 in a single account. examiners will require several days to complete records review before deposits are returned to customers.
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Henry Landru Headsman Execution in France
Henry Landru known as the Bluebeard was executed by guillotine at daybreak in Paris. He had been sentenced to death for murdering ten women and a boy after his final appeal for reprieve was denied.
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Negro hanged for assault in Baltimore crowd watches
In Baltimore county Samuel Smith, a 25 year old negro chauffeur, was hanged after being convicted of attacking Miss Martin Davis Lyon of Ridge New Jersey. A majority of the onlookers were well dressed as the execution proceeded with no public statement from the condemned.
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Wireless news breaks blizzard news barrier in Minnesota
Stormbound Minneapolis papers could not receive telegraph or telephone reports due to a blizzard and instead obtained news by wireless. This marked the first such use in the region.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Thiac
Subcommittee Rejects Sales Tax for Soldiers Bonus
Washington February 25 a special subcommittee of the house ways and means committee rejected a proposal to finance the soldiers bonus with a sales tax supporting only three members. Opponents argued the tax would worsen the nation’s financial balance while supporters planned further action possibly shifting the charge to the treasury or refinancing bonds. Senator Moses opposed an added burden even as he favored a broader tax plan.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Harding
Moses
New Hampshire
Senate
Lyon's Bread Priced Ten Cents at Grocers
Local bakery advertises home made bread priced at 10 cents per loaf. Shoppers urged to ask their grocer for this fresh baked product with quality simple ingredients.
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Lyon
Four Power Pact Voted Favorably Reported by Committee
A commissions committee endorsed the four power pact with a favorable vote. Details indicate progress toward approval and potential implications for international relations and regional security.
Four-Power Pacific Treaty Reported Favorably by Committee
Special to The Evening Journal from Washington reports the foreign relations committee approved the four power Pacific treaty with a compromise reservation. The vote was 18 to 3 in favor of the measure.
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Evening
Washington
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Premeditated Plot Seen in Metcook Quarry Blast
Chicago special report states state fire marshal Perbohner concludes the dynamite explosion at the Consumer's De Stone quarry in Metcook TH was a premeditated act. Property loss estimated at a million dollars.
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Evening Journal
Chicago
Amalle
Metcook
Perbohner
Britain Yet To Receive War Indemnity From Germany
London reports Britain has not received any war indemnity from Germany. Sir Florence Hozier, the chancellor, told the House of Commons the cost of maintaining the forces is quoted at over 7,000,000,000 geld, with repayments varying and portions paid to Canada.
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House of Commons
London
Germany
House Commons
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Canada
Japanese Man Sentenced to Death in New York Murder
Twenty three year old Sake Tam, the first known Japanese convicted of murder in New York, is sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing. The case stems from the fatal strangling of Mitario Yasta Hora on an April date, according to court records.
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Sake Tam
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Mitario Yasta Hora
Mrs Herbert Hoover Wedding Photo Caption
Mrs Herbert Hoover wife of the secretary of commerce and national president of the Girl Scouts is shown in an official National Council photograph. The caption notes her as Mrs Herbert Hoover and mentions her roles with the organization.
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