Geneva council opens with security protocol debate
The twenty third session of the League of Nations council opens in Geneva led by Austen Chamberlain with a crowded corridor. Diplomats and officials discuss the Geneva security protocol and Britain's objections while preparations for a guaranty pact move ahead. Paris reports German Cologne occupation debates overshadowed by disarmament and League entry questions as Marshal Foch awaits replies on disarmament and membership.
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Geneva
Austen Chamberlain
Council
Council of League of Nations
League Palace
Europe
Greatritain
League
Council of the League
Paris
Cologne
Germany
League of Nations
Marshal Foch
Ambassadors Council
Versailles
League Council
Plebiscite Ordered on Tacna Arica Sovereignty
President Coolidge announced a plebiscite to decide Tacna Arica sovereignty, delivered to Peruvian and Chilean ambassadors at the White House. The award leans toward Chilean voting on final disposition and sets voter qualifications and prebiscite supervision per both nations’ positions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tacna Arica
Coolidge
Chile
Peru
White House
Tacna
Arica
Soviets Announce Education Budget Increase
The Russian Soviet government will spend between 160 and 190 million dollars on public education this year, over 12 percent more than the 1928 24 estimate, aided by economic improvements. The Russian information bureau claims this level surpasses pre war czarist expenditures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Russian Information Bureau
Income Tax Bill Not Popular in the State House
Des Moines March report notes a brief exchange on Patterson Johnson income tax plan as Kennedy Bill to raise prison officials salaries fails 19 to 79. Patterson argues tax increases require a more equitable system while opponents mobilize votes to defeat the tax measure. Two members say the bill lacks sufficient votes and support is dropping.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
House
Patterson—Johnson
Kennedy
Patterson
Martin
Lake City
Congress Neglectful of Veterans Warns of Medical Division Erosion
Frank J. Irwin, national commander of the Disabled American Veterans, decries Congress for failing to establish a veterans medical corps and for setting June 20 as the entry limit for vocational training, calling it a repudiation of defenders and warning of further weakening of the medical division.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Veterans Bureau
Frank J. Irwin
Disabled American Veterans
House
Boundary decisions favor Peru in Taena and Arica dispute
The third question on the Taena and Arica territory favors Peru about the northern boundary including Tarata. The southern boundary is sent to a special commission for a report on old inter provisional lines. A plebiscite plan will be set after the four month commission appointment and six month Arica assembly.
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Peru
Taena
Arica
Taeena
Tarata
Screen Star Files Big Damage Suits Character Hurt
Hollywood screen star Bryant Washburn Elsie Schluch of San Francisco and Raymond Morgan of Fort Worth file damage suits totaling 158000 in district court against Cosmic Production and producer WH Devaux. Washburn seeks 150000 for alleged damage from newspaper coverage of Omaha warrants involving six actors on tour. Schluch seeks 6090 loan and 200 salary. Morgan claims 65 received and seeks 60. Devaux fled a local hotel after notice of the suits.
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BES Movies
Bryant Washburn
Screen Star
Hollywood
California
Elsie Schluch
San Francisco
Raymond Morgan
Fort Worth
Texas
Cosmic Production
WH. A. Devaux
United States
Canada
Washburn
Omaha
Fontenelle
Schlueb
Devaux
Morgan
Bank Robbery Crew Likely Behind Deserted Car Found
A Cadillac tied to six bandits who robbed the Securities State Bank of South Omaha was found in Council Bluffs. A toll collector and a resident near Strobelin reported seeing the car with six men around eight o clock Saturday night. Miss Clara Roe arrived from Chicago to organize the Washington YWCA with a meeting set for tonight.
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Councl Bluffs
Maren
St#e Bank of
South Omaha
WRU Strobelin
Clira Roe
Chicago
Washington Y. W
Defamation Suit Filed Over Conspiracy to Harm Actor Deals
Louis and Leago report that Devany plans to sue Washburn for alleged defamation and conspiracy to induce a movie star to breach contracts with Jim. The case centers on alleged character attacks and actions to influence contract terms.
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Louis
Leago
Devany
Washburn
Jim
Longworth Seen as Future Ohio Political Figure and Senator
Washington report outlines Nick Longworth's potential rise from House speaker as a stepping stone to a U.S. Senate seat. It notes his Cincinnati base, Ohio wide image as Roosevelt's son in law, and the dry upstate stance he must overcome. The piece also recalls Alfalf Murray and his Bolivia farm fantasy amid broader political chatter.
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Harry K. Hunt
Washington
J. C
Nick Longworth
House
Dupe
Nick
Longworth
Baliwick
Cincinnati
Wilson
Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Additio
Lanworth
Ohio
Senate
Bill’ Murray
Bolivia
Congress
Jarstrom
Oklahoma
Mur
Bpill
Moves to Protect the Insurgents in Senate Reorganization
In Washington on March 9 a motion by Senator Norris to substitute Senator Ladd for Stanfield as chairman of the public lands committee sparked a dispute over the La Follette insurgents. The session continued with debate on Warren's attorney general nomination and the Senate’s reorganization, signaling a longer session than expected and plans to take up the Isle of Pines and Lausanne treaties. Senator Robinson urged thorough debate on the Lausanne pact.
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Washington
LaFollette
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Ladd
North Dakota
Stanfield
Oregon
Public Lands Committee
Harrison
Mississippi
Charles B. Warren
la Follette
Warren
Hirch
Isle of Vines
Robinson
Arkansas
Possession of Booze Becomes Serious Crime Soon
Des Moines Iowa house passed Romkey liquor bills making possession of liquor a crime equal to sale if signed by the governor. The vote was 77 to 109 percent as unclear. The temperance committee's labeling bill for liquor shipments without record also passed with no dissent.
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Associated Press
SPATE
Des Moines
Romkey
House Committee On
Farm Bureau Members Vote Against Bonds
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation members voting 80 000 strong approve a statewide referendum. ten to one reject the proposed road program tied to an 85 million dollar bond issue. The federation state office announced the result.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
Stock Market Opens With Weak Tone Across Markets
Opening prices show a weak tone as selling orders spread widely. Miami Copper slips 2 percent to 12 amid a long-flagged decline, with initial trades showing large blocks. Sugar stocks including Cuba Cane Sugar also open lower.
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Associated Press
York
Miami Copper
Schulte
Mathieso
Ikoli
Cuba
Three Clinton Women Die in Clinton Yesterday
Three prominent Clinton women died yesterday in Clinton Iowa Mrs Walter I Hayes widow of the late congressman Mrs W B Gardner wife of a former postmaster and Mrs Fred S Haines Jr nee Miss Vivian Pollystock a popular young musician The Hayes woman was a pioneer resident and keen student of political and economic subjects Gardner is a past grand master of masons in Iowa and now a grand trustee of the grand lodge
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Associated Press
Clinton
Walter I. Hayes
Congressman Hayes
Gardner
Fred S. Haines Jr
Vivian Pollystock
Hayes
Masons
Iowa
The
Grand Lodge
Iowa Senate Votes Change in Primary
The Iowa Senate rejected a proposal to lower the primary victory threshold from 35 to 25 percent and passed a bill to remove the 35 percent clause, allowing nomination by plurality. The measure, by Senator Gunderson, moves to the House for action amid debate over caucuses and machine influence.
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Associated Presey State House
Des Moines
Mar
Senate
Gunderson
Winnebago County
House
Associated Press
State House
Iowa Senate
Campbell
Ide County
Winnebago
Lena Campbell
Ida County
Johnson
Franklin County
Skromme
Buser
Muscatine
Brookhart
Washington
Gilchrist
Pocahontas County
Baird
Pottawattamie
United States
Towa
Mar. S
Muscatine County
Roosevelt charts plan for continuous Democratic campaign
Franklin D Roosevelt of New York proposes a continued and unified Democratic campaign. He cites a survey of last year’s delegates showing broad support for keeping national committee activity between elections and strengthening ties with state parties. Publicity for core party policy should be expanded and frequent cross region meetings urged.
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Associated Preney Wassington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
N. Y
Rosevelt
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
National Committee
Roosevelt
Bill Would Elect State Superintendent By Board
The Iowa House introduces a plan to elect the state superintendent of public instruction by the state board of education for a four year term by a board election before September 1, 1926. The proposal leaves current qualifications in place during review.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Plymouth County
Old Time Ball Player Caleb Johnson Dies at 81
Sterling Im March 9 Caleb Johnson 81 longtime professional baseball player and second baseman in the early days of the sport died Saturday at age 81. He was reputedly among the oldest players from the 1860s Whitfockings era and will be buried tomorrow with services in the town.
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Sterling
Caleb. Johnson
Spaulding
Whit Fockings
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