Fire at Hope Development School Claims Dozens of Lives
Los Angeles reports confirm twenty three people died in a Playa Del Rey blaze that destroyed the Hope Development School for Subnormal Girls. Seventeen victims identified include head matron Mrs Drew Thomas and Wilfred Ringer Jacobs aged 12. several others are inmates. Three bodies remain unidentified.
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Playa del Rey
Los Angeles
Calif
Hope Development
Here
Drew Thomas
Columbus
Ohio
Wilfred Ringer Jacobs
Tamatee
Betty Rend
Chester Rand
Chicago
Alice Rand
Boston
Evelyn Sparkes
Hillribelt
Arimona
Tragic Fire Claims 25 at Hope Development School
A blaze at the Hope Development School for Subnormal Children in Playa del Rey killed 3 inmates and left 18 more in peril at St Catherine's hospital Santa Monica. The three story brick building housed 38 children when flames erupted around 8:50 p.m. A nurse brigade helped rescue several youngsters while a man described as Walter Curtis aided rescuers, and the origin of the fire was not immediately determined.
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Angelea
Hope Development School
Playa del Rey
Ocean Beach
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Santa Monica
Exo
J. C. Thoman
Wilifred Ringer
Mary J. Jacobs
Ima
Venice
St. Catherine's Hospital
Fesaia
Walter Curtis
Los Angeles
Familiv
Local Weather Report Note Keeps Humble Diction
A fragmented local weather item notes humidity readings at 6 a m and 6 p m with incomplete data. The terse entry mentions precipitation and moisture but lacks clear values or locations.
Cultivation of Soul Necessary for Happiness at UNM Sermon
The baccalaureate sermon at the University of New Mexico described happiness as the cultivation of the soul toward God. Rev. Father A. M. Mandalari argued pleasure can harm, while true joy comes from love, God, and service to others, citing Pascal and St. Paul. Musical numbers followed.
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University of New Mexico
Redey Hall
A. M. Mandalari
Father Mandalari
Nero
Jovy
God
Pascal
DeMaistre
St. Paul
Earth
Heaven
University Quartette
John D. Clark
Louise Nichols
Neilson Re-Elected President of Drama League of America
Francie A. Neilson of Chicago was re-elected president at the Drama League of America national convention in Pasadena. Lorado Taft was chosen first vice president, with Mrs. A Starr Best and Otto Kahn elected second and third vice presidents, respectively. The closing session also named several officers and committee members.
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Pasadena
Allf
Francie A. Neilson
Chicago
Drama League of America
Lorado Taft
Chi- Ca
A. Starr Best
Sivanston
Otto Kahn
New York
Daniel Quirr
Ja Haven
Conn
Award Flrfield
Theodore Hinckley
Samuel Hume
Berekeley
Calif
C . York
Francis
Alice M. Hoskins
Dosy Leaves VroR Muda Omang
The fragment mentions June E Mukden in Liao-Tung province and an aviation field near Pekin with Captain Daisy arriving May 25. details are unclear due to garbled OCR but notes a distance of about 400 miles northeast of Pekin and a 5 g mile reference.
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Mukden
Liao-Tung
Etaachar Is
Pekin
Daisy
Nanyuan Aviation Field
Chancellor Seipel Shot and Seriously Hurt in Austria
Vienna June 1. Chancellor Ignaz Seipel was shot while alighting from a train by a fellow passenger and seriously wounded but not considered fatally. The assailant was wounded during arrest. Seipel, chancellor since May 1922, a key clerical leader, helped push loans through the League of Nations and led treaties with Czecho Slovakia Hungary Yugoslavia and Italy.
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Ignaz Seipel
Vienna
Associated Press
Austria
University of
Lammasch
Social Democrats
Dr. Seipel
Pan-Trermans
League of Nations
Czecho-Slovakia
Hungary
Jugoslavia
Italy
American Flyers Arrive in Kushimoto on World Cruise
Dispatch reports around Kushimoto Japan June 1 that American Flyers on an around world cruise have arrived near the coast. The group is believed to have boarded a destroyer and may not depart for Koshima Kyushu island today, their final stop in Japan.
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Kushimoto
Japan
Associated Press
Koshima
Kyushu
Moro outlaw and two followers slain near Jolo
Manila reports a constabulary detachment near Jolo killed Moro outlaw and two followers in a clash. Officials say the capture of two more is possible as authorities continue operations in the Sulu archipelago.
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Manila
Associated Pressi
Krubac
Jolo
Agitation Over Exclusion Law Unabated in Japan Press
Japanese press contends with ongoing agitation over exclusion laws. A single paper urges agreement with Mexico on immigration to the southern republic.
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Urgestone
Mexico
Japanese Press Attacks U S Exclusion Policy Views
Pacific coast statements by Coolidge draw harsh editorials as Tokyo papers attack America for double tongue on exclusion laws. Journals urge Mexico emigration, Asia expansion, and League of Nations appeal while leaders warn against American money shaping Japanese institutions.
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Associated Press
Chu-O Shimbun
Coolidge
Pacific Coast
Yomiuri
Mexico
Yoresu Choico
Orient
Japan
Kokumin
League of Nations
United States
Asahi
Manchuria
Kanzo Uchimura
America
Schurman Unpopular as Japan Ambassador Pick
In Tokio a proposed appointment of Jacob Gould Schurman as American ambassador to Japan draws cool reception. The Kokumin newspaper alleges Schurman opposed Japan and favored a Chinese foothold for the Mitsui wireless venture, signaling disfavor among officials.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Jacob Gould Schurman
China
Cyrus E. Woods
Japan
Kokumin
Schurman
Pekin
Germans Explain Why They Sank the Lusitania
Berlin reports a forthcoming volume of the German official naval history will publish the sinking account based on Commander Schwierer of U 729. The text defends the torpedoing by citing a New York customs officer who claimed the Lusitania carried ammunition, repeating the post incident British blame.
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Berlin
Schwierer
New York
Seed loan total reaches 323000 in local office
The local seed loan office reports 223000 in loans to date under the Jones seed loan bill. The program may extend beyond June 1 with pending loans granted this week. D W Park leads the office which will stay open with a small staff all summer. Some fall wheat loans planned with collections next fall. Original funding was 1 45 1 000 000.
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Jones
D. W. Park
New Leader in Japan Bitterly Criticizes America
Viscount Takaaki Kato, head of the Kenseika party formed after the fall of the Kiyouri government, is a longtime foe of the United States in Japan. He previously voiced strong anti American sentiment during the Versailles peace conference representing Japan.
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Viscount Takaaki Kato
Kenseika Party
Kiyouri
Japan
United States
Baron Kato
Woods Honored at Tokyo Dinner on Japanese American Ties
A big Imperial hotel banquet celebrated Cyrus E Woods the retiring American ambassador. The crowd included 296 diet members and Baron Sakatani. Woods urged friendship despite exclusion laws while stressing mutual respect and a push for press and parliamentary cooperation.
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Tokio
Associated Press
People
Fpreas
Cyrus E. Woods
Imperial Hotel
Diet
Baron Sakatani
Finance
Ambassador Woods
Japan
America
Woods
Uruguayans Defeat France In Olympic Soccer Quarterfinal
Paris June 1 AP Uruguay defeats France 1 to 1 in Olympic soccer quarterfinals while Sweden beats Egypt by the same score. Uruguay had previously beaten Yugoslavia and the United States as fans hailed their potent offense and strong South American march toward the championship. Attendance set a record for Olympic soccer to date.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Sweden
Egypt
Jugo Slavia
United States
Jugo
South America
Picture brides arrive in San Francisco aboard Miherta
In San Francisco on June 1 the liner Miherta docked with 312 passengers including 68 Japanese picture brides among the arrivals.
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San Francisco
Miherta
French president Millerand faces cabinet crisis over resignations
France enters a volatile political moment as Raymond Poincare resigns with his ministry amid a stormy new chamber. The radicals advantage, Millerand pressures to resign, and the chamber debates confidence votes while Perriot is expected to lead a new cabinet.
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Paris
Associated Press
Raymond Poincare
France
Millerand
Chamber
M. Miller
White House
Eilyses Palace
Ruhr
M. Millerand
Senate
Dr. Pinard
Realgn
Elysee Palace
M. Perriot
Eilyasece
Recovery of 600000 Sought in Two Suits in Philippines
The Philippine National Bank filed two suits in Manila seeking 609000 to recover improper loans. Defendants named include Milton B E Springer William H Anderson Ramon J Fernandez Vicente Madrigal V S Fincarnacion and Venancio Concepcion. Loans totaling 1100000 were to the Madrigal and Fernandez Brothers companies in 1913 in alleged charter violations.
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Manila
Associated Press
The
Philippine National Bank
Milton BE. Springer
William H. Anderson
Ramon J. Fernandez
Vicente Madrigal
V. S. Fincarnacion
Venancio Concepcion
Madrigal Company
Fernandez Brothers Company
Japs Decorated For Armament Conference Service
A number of decorations were gazetted on Saturday for services rendered at the Washington armament conference. Honored include Viscount Korekiyo Takashi and Count Yasuyo Uchida then premier and foreign minister, and Baron Kijuro Shidehara and Makio Hamamura as ambassadors to the United States during and after the conference.
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Okie
Associated Prese
Washington
Korekiyo Tkaashi
Yasuya Uchida
Premeir
Kijuro Shidehara
Ma«eangao Haniwara
United States
Bahuyan Clare Volcano Erupts Sending Smoke Lava and Evacuations
Reports from Manila describe Bahuyan Clare in the Bahuyan islands erupting with smoke and lava thirty miles north of Luaron coast. Residents flee as guards and American laborers help move civilians to safety and build barriers. A new crack in the earth and sulphur fumes intensify activity.
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Manila
Associated Press
Bahuyan Clare
Bahuyanes Teland
Luaron
Guani Teeset Hustanente
Amado Crespo
Buetemente
Ineular Tu van O of Commerce and Industry
Frush Knocks Out Criqui In Eight Round Bout
Danny Frush defeated former featherweight champion Eu gene Criqui by knockout in the eighth round of a scheduled 20 round fight in Prees France. Frush dominated with precise counters and the finish left Criqui unable to rise after a hard right to the jaw. Frush plans to return to the United States to challenge Johnny Dundee for the world featherweight title.
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Paris
Associated Prees
Danny Frush
Eugene Criqui
Criqui
Frush
Fruehn
Referesa
United States
Dundee
Prush
Johnny Dundee
France
Carpentier-Siki
Frash
Tate
Leopold Claims He Did Not Strike Franks in Chicago Murder
Chicago June 1. The recovery of a metal belt buckle worn by Robert Franks, heir to a $4,000,000 estate, believed kidnapped and killed by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, was reported as the pair returned to the route of the crime. Leopold declared he could not have struck the blow, blamed Loeb, and mocked authorities during a televised-like interview and pursuit for a missing typewriter.
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Chicago
Robert Franks
Nathan E. Leopold
Richard A. Loeb
Franks
Hammond
Ind
Loeb
Crowe
Leopold
Theopold
Robert
Tit
Hughes
Caesar
Bridget
Joeb
Jackson Park
Farmers Labor Progressive Meet Set for June 17
Minnesota farmer labor federation state committee voted to go ahead with the farmer labor progressive national convention in St Paul on June 17. They expect about 1800 attendees despite withdrawals after Senator Robert M. La Follette repudiated the convention.
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St. Paul, Minn
Farmer Labor-Progressive National
Minesota Farmer-Labor Federation
R. M. Jaa Follette
Washington Draws Rabbit Foot Lane in Regatta Title Defense
University of Washington, which won the west's first varsity regatta last year, is assigned lane 12 the rabbit's foot for the defense race at Poughkeepsie in the defending title bid.
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New York
Associated Press
University of Washington
Défanes
Pougnkeepsie
Bramer-Mack Bout Set For Santa Fe Feathers
Denver featherweight Harry Bramer and Santa Fe rival Eddie Mack were matched to box in Santa Fe on June 1 for 18 rounds to a decision. Bramer’s camp announced the bout tonight.
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Bramper-Mack
Denver
Harry Bramer
Eddie Mack
Santa Fe
Bramer
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