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February 21, 1928

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TEXANS CHEER REED AS HE OPENS HIS RACE, ASSAILING COOLIDGE; Senator Demands Return of Honesty in Government and End of "Privilege." MELLON ALSO IS ATTACKED Missourian Charges Treasury Head With Aiding "Big Business" With Special Favors. OIL SCANDAL DENOUNCED Plea Is Made for Democratic Harmony as Means to Oust "Boodlersand Lobbyists." Declaration of Principles. TEXANS CHEER REED ASSAILING COOLIDGE Assails Scrapping of Warships Turns to Attack on Mellon. Hits at War Debt Terms. Farmers and the Tariff. Oil Scandals Denounced. Reed Rebuked as "Jaywalker."

By Special to The New York Times

On Coolidge administration, Sec of Treas Mellon and various Pres campaign issues, s at Dallas, Tex

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SPEED STATE WORKS TO AID EMPLOYMENT; Republicans Give Pledge to Governor to Put Through $37,000,000 in Appropriations. THEY STAND BY PARK CUTS Refuse Executive's Plea to Restore Original Program for Long Island and Capital. $100,000,000 Available for Works. Republicans Stand by Park Cuts. SPEED STATE WORKS TO AID EMPLOYMENT MOBILIZING STATE AGENCIES. Industrial Commissioner and Hudson Guild Urge Aid for Jobless. Mr. Hamilton's Statement. Hudson Guild Active.

By Special to The New York Times

Gov Smith confs with Repub Finance Com Chairmen of the Legis, who promise to speed State works; Hamilton's lr to State employment burs; Hudson Guild urges aid for jobless

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ALL NEW ORLEANS WELCOMES WALKER IN JOYOUS TUMULT; Parade of Proteus Waits Till Extra Engine Brings Him Amid Din of Sirens. MAYOR BANTERS THRONGS Evokes Cheers as He Hails the Pocahontas of Mardi Gras as 'Looking for Al Smith.' ALABAMANS SING HIS PRAISE Citizens of Heflin's State Carol 'Jimmy Walker, We Like You,' as Train Reaches Capital. Catches Gifts of Paraders. Spots Negro "Klansmen." 'Pocahontas Looking for Al Smith.' WELCOMES WALKER IN JOYOUS TUMULT Mayor Voices His Gratitude. New York's Debt to South. Race Today Named for Walker. Hailed in Heflin's State.

By From a Staff Correspondent of The New York Times

Hailed at Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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Gilbert Repays $92,000 Excess Gas Fees; Supreme Court Expected to Let Case Drop

By Special to The New York Times

Gilbert repays fees; Supreme Court expected to drop case

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Pick Smith's Elder Daughter To Be Alternate at Houston

By Special to The New York Times

Will be alternate delegate to Dem Natl Convention

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STATE COURT WARNS I.R.T. NOT TO VIOLATE 7-CENT FARE STAYS; Holds, in Delaying Action, That Writs Bind Company Despite Federal Injunction. HINTS AT CONTEMPT ACTION Federal Case Comes Up Today --Road Denies Overtures to Labor Leaders. TO APPEAL UNION RULING Says It Will Discharge Men Who Join Amalgamated--Organizer Sees a Lockout. A Matter of Courtesy. Cases Come Up Friday. Prepare for Today's Action. To Appeal Labor Decision. Reply by Labor.

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I R T reiterates Its intention to discharge union members; J H Coleman, organizer, says co plans lockout to help fare fight

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55-Story Building to Rise Near Grand Central; East 42d Street Project Involves $30,000,000

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55-story bldg planned for site opposite Grand Central

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HAVANA CONFERENCE ENDS IN HARMONY; Leaders Acclaim Its Achievements as All Delegations Signthe Completed Record.HUGHES HAILS GOOD DONEHe Declares Pan-AmericanismAdvanced in Arbitration Planand Stronger Latin Union. Hughes Praises Work of Conference. Guerrero Signs and Departs. HAVANA PARLEY ENDS IN HARMONY Pan-American Ties Strenghtened. Law Code and Aviation Compact. Extension of Sanitation Code. Bustamente Lauds Gain in Prestige. Varela Stresses Reconciliation. Tribute to the United States. Constructive Spirit Acclaimed. Argentina Declared for Unity.

By Russell Owen. Copyright, 1928, By the New York Times Company. Special Cable To the New York Times

Hughes and L S Rowe on results; tribute by J Varela

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New Portrait by Speicher Bought by the Metropolitan

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Por by E E Speicher bought by Met Museum

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BRITAIN NOW FAVORS MUTUAL MONEY AID IN CRISES OF WAR; Also Swings to French View Linking Security With Disarmament. CAUSES STIR AT GENEVA Proposal for Regional Compacts Leads Latin Americans to Cable for Instructions. SOVIET SUBMITS ITS PLAN Japan, Saito Intimates, Will Omit Several Reservations in New Arbitration Treaties. Will Hold It for a While. Wants to See Chamberlain. FAVORS MONEY AID IN CRISES OF WAR Question of Moving League Discussed. Cushendun Stirs Latin Americans.

By Wythe Williams. Copyright, 1928, By the New York Times Company By Wireless To the New York Times

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Herrick Doubts He Will Press Knapp Charges; Prosecutor Hints New, Enlightening Evidence

By Special to The New York Times

Dist Atty Herrick indicates charges may be dropped; new evidence hinted

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WOMAN, DRESS AFIRE, FOUND DYING IN WOOD; Discovered Near Bernardsville by Motorist, Her Clothing Saturated With Oil. TAKEN IN COMA TO HOSPITAL Unidentified Victim's Coat Has Buffalo Label and Her Hat Came From Paris.

By Special to The New York Times

Brown, M, found burning alive in woods, believed dying

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