March 1, 1924

Willis defends Daugherty's right to a hearing, in partisan debate in Sen; Heflin charges Daugherty wrote a lr to a Western Dist Atty to save a Repub leader from prosecution; says Daugherty has defied Coolidge and Repub party to oust him; H M Holden, Dist Atty of Texas, denies Heflin referred to him

Reade St, 59-61, Chief Kenlon and 40 firemen overcome by smoke

denies using influence to prevent appearance of E B McLean before Sen Com investigating naval oil reserves leases, explains failure to appeal Govt's suit against So Pacific Ry on land grants, in testimony before Sen Com