Senate panel reports Chinese treaties and four power pact
The foreign relations committee reported seven Chinese treaties and the four power pact to the Senate. The panel endorsed the Chinese pacts while Senators reserved right to oppose or add reservations. Debate centers on the Yap treaty and potential U.S. commitments to Japan amid Asia policy tensions.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Cathernia
Borah
Idaho
Hitebeork
Nebraska
Swanvun
Virginia
Pittman
Nevada
Denwerath
United States
Japan
Lodge
Robinson
Arkansas
Russia
China
Bok Offers Hoover Five Year Exhibition Directorship
Edward W. Bok of Philadelphia offers Secretary Hoover a five year contract at 850000 a year to direct the exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The event is set for 1926 and Bok pledges to guarantee the secretary of commerce the funds if the committee approves and Hoover accepts.
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Edward W. Bok
Philadelphia
Hoover
Bok
Secretary of Commerce
Underwood Critiques Yap Treaty Details in Senate Debate
Senator Underwood of Alabama argued the American arms delegation disagreed on Yap treaty terms with Japan. He claimed the United States held only a trusteeship rather than a full one fifth interest and urged ratification to allow a cable station and future radio facilities on Yap. The Yap terminal was described as a remnant of the former German cable extending service toward China.
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Underwood
Alabama
Japan
Hughes
United States
Ale
Yap
Sensior Underwoet
London in carnival mood before Princess Mary wedding
London on February 28 enjoys a carnival atmosphere as crowds fill Westminster and the palace area hoping to glimpse the bride. Special trains bring tens of thousands of sightseers from abroad and provinces while Americans are scarce.
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London
Mary
Oebt
Westminster
Palace
Empire
Balloon found in Altoona marks long distance flight
A toy balloon released February 11 by Waukegan businessman Ned Yewan was spotted in Altoona Pennsylvania eleven days later as it descended into a street. Officials say the flight may set a record with about 750 miles traveled. Yeoman received a letter from etx.
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Waukegan
Ned Yeowan
Altoona
Jon Helws Betz
Yeoman
Etx
Harding Firm For A Sales Tax
President Harding reaffirms demand for a bonus financed by a sales tax and vows to veto any adjusted compensation bill lacking such provision. Mondell and Fordney pressed a budget plan. Harding opposed using British loan repayments or surplus war material sales to fund the bonus. The issue will be reviewed by Ways and Means as leaders press for a sales tax backed measure.
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Washington
Harding
House
Mondell
Fordney
Ways Did Means
United States
Ways and Teas
Morse Indicted by Federal Jury in War Shipping Case
Charles W. Morse, NY shipowner and financier, indicted by a DC federal grand jury on conspiracy and embezzlement tied to wartime contracts after his pardon. Eight others linked to Morse, including three sons, former officials, lawyers, and executives, face charges of false statements and misuse of shipping board funds. Morse says the indictment stems from personal animus by Attorney General Daugherty.
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Washington
Charles W. Morse
District of Columbia
New York
Uder
Federal
Erwin
Benjamin
Harry
Morse
W. W. Beott
Collin H. Livingstone
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation
Quivise's
Mr. Javingstone
American Boy Scouts
George M. Burdette
Nehemiah Campbell
United States Transport Company
KK 0. White
Philip Reinhardt
United States
Daugherty
Shipping Board
Alles
Iim
Atlanta
France
Mer
Rene
Virginia Ship- Building Corporation
Indicted dispute over shipping board officials and fraud claims
The speaker denounces the massive fraud claim against Shipping Board officials and alleges Attorney General opposition to indictment. He cites personal grievances tied to earlier detentions and criticizes the Virginia Shipbuilding Corp for warship contracts and government delivery. He asserts pressure to suppress claims and seeks court scrutiny.
Madlynn Obenchain Swoons Amid Murder Trial Scene
In Los Angeles February 28 Mrs Madlynn Obenchain swayed on the cabin steps during the murder trial of J Belton Kennedy and her alleged sweetheart. Defense calls the moment a psychological third degree as she nearly collapsed before the jury and was steadied by counsel and deputy sheriffs. The courtroom tension remained high as Kennedy’s death wound and the ensuing testimony filled the scene.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Madlynn Obenchain
Beverly Glen
J. Belton Kennedy
Kennedy
Supreme Court Upholds Woman Suffrage Amendment
The Supreme Court of the United States declares the nineteenth amendment valid in a decision written by Justice Brandeis. The case, brought by Oscar Leser and the Maryland League for State Defense, challenged federal involvement in ratification and state sovereignty over suffrage. The court dismissed for lack of jurisdiction the Poirchild test case and addressed broader questions of federal power versus state constitutional processes.
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Waehlodon
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Brandeis
Oscar Leser
Maryland
Charles 8. Poirchild
New York
Fairchild
American Constitutional League
Secretary of State
Afterney
Maryland League For State Defense
Congress
Missouri
Tennessee
West Virginia
Supreme Court
George Washington
Lina
Roosevelt testimony on keeping 111 submarines in service
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the United States intends to keep all 111 submarines in active service. He noted that total abandonment of submarines as a navy arm was not agreed to by American delegates at the arms conference and argued that even if limited, some submarines are necessary as our own.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
House Naval Affairs Committee
Joint Debate on St Lawrence Project Attracts Officials
Waterways transportation issues from the great lakes to the Gulf of Mexico bring five major groups to Washington this week for sessions. A key debate on the St Lawrence river project will feature Gov Miller of New York opposing and Gov Allen of Kansas along with NMH Merrick speaking for supporters. Governors and mayors form committees, with chambers of commerce and trade groups expected to attend.
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Washington
Crent Lakes
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
National Merchant Marine Association
South Atlantic States Association
Middle West Merchant Marine Committee
Mississippi Valley Association
St. Lawrence River
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Miller
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
American Manufacturers’ Export Association
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Foreign Trade Conneil
National Association of Credit Men
Wibe
President for Vessel Assistance Plan to Congress
The plan proposes a $125 million loan to support vessel assistance. It outlines the creation of a federal program to back loans for maritime safety and rescue infrastructure, with emphasis on enabling rapid response and improved harbor facilities.
Harding urges ship subsidy plan to grow American merchant marine
President Harding presented before Congress a plan to establish a $125,000,000 loan fund for shipbuilders, require at least half of immigrants to travel on American ships, form merchant marine naval reserves of seafaring Americans, and devote ten percent of customs duties to extend aid, aiming to build a robust U S merchant fleet.
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Evening Journal
Washington, D. C
Harding
Congress
America
Princess Mary Weds Viscount Las Celles at Westminster Abbey
Princess Mary married Viscount Las Celles in Westminster Abbey in a ceremony witnessed by about two thousand five hundred guests. The couple departed for Shifnal, Shropshire, to begin their honeymoon, with well wishes from local friends.
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Evening Journal
London
Mary
Viscount Las Celles
Westminster Abbey
Shifnal
Shropshire
Two Sleeping Girls Slain in Sunset Community
Amarillo Texas February 28 Gladia Solomon fifteen and Nett Amberson thirteen were shot and killed in bed at the Amberson home in Sun Set community fifteen miles northeast of Luskner Lloyd City. A short time later Heusten Upton nineteen, from a prominent local family, killed himself.
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Amarillo
Tex
Gladia Solomon
Nett Amberson
Art Notes Question Authenticity of Old Master Works
X ray tests reveal many apparent works by old masters are fakes. The piece suggests that most so called real works in the field may be counterfeits or misattributed pieces.
Miss Georgia Hopley Mias Appointed Prohibition Agent
Georgia Hopley Mias of Ohio becomes the first woman named as a general prohibition agent. She is now in Washington serving under the commissioner.
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Georgit Siopley
Ohio
M Hopley
Washington
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Territory of Alaska
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St. Lawrence Project
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