Tucker Named to Fill Vacancy in Congress
In Staunton Virginia Harry St George Yucker Democrat was elected to Congress from the Tenth district in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Henry J Flood He was unopposed. In Bristol Virginia George C Perry of Tazewell was nominated by the Democratic district convention as the party candidate for Congress at a large gathering with 490 delegates. The Roanoke Virginia note: Judge Clifton A Woodrum of the corporation court will resign April 10 to enter the Democratic primary for representation in the North district. James P Woods will seek renomination.
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Staunton
Associated Press
Harry St. George Yucker
Congress
Henry J. Flood
Tucker
Bristol
George C. Perry
Tazewell
Syelrman
Virginia
Wemen
Henry Stuart
Perry
John W. Flannagan
Clintwood
B. F. Buchanan
John d. Stuart
Roanoke
Clifton A. Woodrum
Corporation Court
Citr
Arth
James P. Woods
Senator Selden Spencer speaks on power of prayer at Keith's
At the mid-Lenten service in Keith's, Missouri Senator Selden Spencer urged earnest prayer. He warned against half-hearted petitions and joked about yawning before the President, urging sincere appeal to God. The Rev. Wal lace Radcliff led invocation and W. T. Galliher presided. James H B Freeman will speak today at 2:30 at Keith's.
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Keith’s
Selden Spencer
Missouri
Wallace Radcliff
Spencer
W. T. Galliher
Keith's
James HB. Freeman
Army officer strength cut to 11000 in bill debates
The House debated army amendments after approving a provision trimming regular officers from about 15000 to 11000 by July 1. Enlisted strength proposals target 115000 or less, with Phillips scouts excluded. Kahn's 13000 officer pay plan failed 142 68, others for 9000 or 12000 also fell. Some seek higher reserve pay. Kahn signals support for a 156000 force, while Sisson pushes 100000.
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Associated Press
Veta
House
Kahn
Sisson
Mississippi
Hull
Iowa
Military Affairs Committee
Hill
Maryland
Craige
Pennsylvania
Rogers
Massachusetts
Philippine Scouts
War Department
Deny Secret Accord Countered by Hughes Refutes Charge
In a public statement Secretary Hughes denies any secret agreement with Britain and says he never claimed such. He explains that his remarks praised cooperation at the Washington conference and clarified that a misinterpreted stenographer’s record attributed to him words from informal discussions that do not reflect his intent.
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Washington
Pacific
Council On Foreign Relations
Borah
Hughes
Lodge
Four Power Treaty Debate Highlights Senate Session
Senators debated the four power pact with emphasis on Korea and naval limits. Poindexter backed the treaty while opponents pressed for reservations and questioned Korea’s benefit, citing Anglo Japanese ties and Russia travel. Edge urged unreserved ratification, warning delaying armament limits risks world peace.
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Korea
Rob Hinson
Caraway
Robinson
Arkansas
Japan
Johnson
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Spencer
Edge
Pacific
Harding Favorable to American Member on Reparations Commission
President Harding would likely support appointing an American member to the Reparations commission created by the Versailles treaty. He notes the U S disadvantage in handling financial issues like the 241 million dollar Rhine troop maintenance claim. If Congress provides authority, he would welcome selecting an American representative.
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Harding
Versailles
United States
America
Rhine
Congress
Senate
House
Senate committee reshuffle after Iowa resignation
Senate Republican committee on committees and the Senate yesterday elevated Borah of Idaho to chair the education and labor committees. Edge of New Jersey will replace Borah as chair of the interoceanic canals committee. Lenroot of Wisconsin moved to appropriations at his request, Rawson of Iowa added to several committees, and McKinley of Illinois to agriculture. Borah as education and labor chair will handle the department of education bill, which he opposes.
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Kahn
Appropriationa
Longworth
Republican
Ohio
Appropriations Committee
Senate
William 5
Kenyon
Iowa
Republican ‘Committee On
Borah
Idaho
Edge
New Jersey
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Appropriations
Rawson
Senator McKinley
Ulmois
Judge Kenyon
al Agriculture Committee
Education and Labor
Department of Education
Maine Victory Pleases Harding And Parties
President Harding called the Maine special congressional election result satisfactory after John E. Nelson a Republican secured victory. Republican campaign head Fess praised the outcome as most pleasing while Democrat officials called it gratifying for their side. Fess showed Nelson’s majority surpassed any Maine vote since 1914 with no landslide backlash predicted.
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Harding
White House
Maine
John E. Nelson
Congressional
Representative Fess
Republican Committee
Representative Rousé
Democratic Committee
U S Buys Santiago Embassy Residence for $146,000
The United States government purchases the palatial residence of former Senator Augusto Bruna in Santiago fronting a forestal park. The building will serve as the American embassy in Chile. The price paid was $146,000.
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Santiago
Chile
Associated Press
Americcan
Augusto Bruna
Forestal Park
France Denies Joffre Siberia Pact Mission
Paris reports the French government denies circulating a claim that Marshal Joffre, during a visit to Japan, signed a treaty for exploiting Siberia with France and Japan. The government states Joffre had no official mission.
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Paris
United States
Marshal Joffre
Japan
France
White House Denies Secret Understanding With Britain
The White House denied any secret agreement with Britain or any nation regarding Pacific control. The president said there was no agreement of any kind with any party and rejected the notion of inviting Japan to the conference to conspire against it.
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Great Britain
Underwood
White House
Senate
United States
Pacific
Japan
Harding
TIZ and TI Relax Feet Bring Joy to Sore Feet
An old advertisement touts TIZ and TI as cures for tired aching feet. It claims they banish corns blisters and bunions, soothe swelling, and let wearers dance in comfort. The promo urges buying from druggists or department stores to end foot torture.
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Flood
S. C. Perry
Kissel
Whelan Motor Car Company
Washington, D. C
Connecticut Avenue
Atl
Whelan Motor Car CO
Kissel Distributors
Stash
Representative Fisher
Tennessee
Madden
Mondell
Wyoming
Anthony
Kansas
Iahn
SLOAN
Poindexter
Alabama
Paul DB. Cravath
League of Nations
Watson
Georgia
Mr. Root
Record
Russia
Wilson
King
M. Junserand
Germany
Europe
Willis
Mr. Spencer
Mr. Robinson
K Korea
Senator Spencer
Rhineland
U. S
Liberia
Janga
Palais Royal
A. Lisner
Voday
Thompson
Sey
Ith St
North
W. H. Hessick & Son Retail Coal Merchants
N Street
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