U S Declines Participation in The Hague Economic Parley
The State Department sent Ambassador Children a message declining the invitation to The Hague meeting. It says participation would imply continuing nonconference attitudes seen in the Russian memorandum of May 11. It favors an inquiry by experts into Russia’s economic situation and restoration of production.
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Unsettled Weather Forecast Across Regions
May 15 report from AVERTHER PORECAST indicates unsettled conditions Tuesday with fair and warm periods in central and east areas. Northeast por tion may be unsettled with fair temps. no major changes expected elsewhere. Local university station notes 24 hour temperature data and cloudy to partly cloudy skies across the region.
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Porsheviks Object to Meeting at Genoa Conference
Genoa May 15 The Bolshevik delegation announces participation in the proposed conference at The Hague to discuss the Russian question. Rakovsky and Trakovsky urge adoption of a real mixed commission instead of the double commission plan to avoid a sterile result like Genoa. They reject the idea that no treaties with Russia be entered into during the Hague meeting.
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Co operative State bank in Hammond doubles deposits
The People's Co operative State bank of Hammond Indiana, majority owned by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, shows deposits up more than 100 percent and resources rising after four months as a state chartered co operative bank. The institution increased capital to 50000 with 5000 surplus and shares earnings with depositors.
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Flapper Burglar Robs Homes Then Flees by Train
Miss Myrtle Bruno, 22, of Aurora Illinois, allegedly robbed a house in Batavia while a taxi waited, then returned to Aurora and caught a westbound train. Police traced and arrested her in Creston Iowa.
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Inferno blamed for Royal theater fire in Hackensack
Fire marshals in Hackensack North Dakota blamed Dante's Inferno for a blaze that damaged the Royal theater last Saturday night. A film version of the bell scene overheated and exploded as it ran through the projector, the operator told inspectors.
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House approves Senate bill funding anti corruption effort
The chamber passed a Senate appropriation of 500000 dollars to support efforts in pursuing indictments. The measure aims to finance investigative actions, legal aid, and related operations to bolster case building against alleged wrongdoing.
War grafters targeted as Daugherty pushes justice funds
House approves 600000 for justice department war fraud investigations and passes a DC grand jury bill. Attorney General Daugherty seeks swift action while lawmakers warn that grafters will face prison as the fight against wartime fraud intensifies.
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Radio Messages For Presbyterian Assembly Broadcast Daily
Des Moines May 15 Radio messages will be broadcast daily during the Presbyterian general assembly opening May 18. The Des Moines Register and Tribune offers its wireless station to reach as far as Texas. Each evening at 7 pm a Presbyterian leader will deliver a message of general interest to the region. If possible, broadcast of moderator Dr Henry C Swearingen’s opening sermon on May 18 at 10 50 am is planned.
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Texas
General Assembly
Henry C. Swearingen
St. Paul
Minnesota
Requisition Seeks Return of Man From Texas
Special correspondence reports Governor Mechem requests the return of Pablo Ybarra to New Mexico. Convicted of first degree murder in Grant county, he faced a May 4 1917 hanging, upheld by the supreme court on July 17 1918, with a new date of November 11 1918. Ybarra escaped from an asylum, was later jailed in El Paso, with a sentence to May 19. He stated he would not return to New Mexico without exile.
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Jury Accepts in Defraud Trial of Gov Small of Illinois
After weeks examining veniremen the jury of his peers is accepted and sworn to try Gov. Ken Small of Illinois on conspiracy to defraud the state of 2,000,000 dollars. Previous panel had a juror removed for biased views amid clashes between opposing sides before Judge Edwards in Soldat?ran Illinois.
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Goldie Rapp Injured After Foul Tip Incident
St Louis May 15 Goldie Rapp third baseman for the Philadelphia Nationals was knocked unconscious after diving head first into the Cardinals dugout while pursuing a foul hit by McHenry in the third. He was revived after several minutes and a doctor said he had a fractured rib a sprained ankle and lacerations of the body.
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15-Year-Old Bat Boy Stabbed During Ball Game
Las Animas Colorado May 13 Emilio Lopez 15 was stabbed over the heart with a long bladed knife while serving as bat boy in a local baseball game. Jose Villa 26 a Mexican is held in jail pending investigation.
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Jose Villa
University of Colorado Students Targeted in Mountain Prank
City authorities were asked to arrest University of Colorado students after a Kansas City chamber of commerce visit was disrupted by a prank. A 50 foot C appeared on Platt Mountain and later a 12 coach train was defaced with U of C branding. Officials estimate $600 to repaint the train and sought arrests.
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Mine Owner Pierre Tetreault Dies In Montreal
Pierre Tetreault pioneer copper miner and owner of the Arius mine in Montana died in Montreal on May 15. He owned mines in Butte and in this city and was a prominent figure in early mining ventures.
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Bunco in New Mexico Politics Warns of Corporate Control
The Journal denounces a politico financial combine in New Mexico led by lawyers bankers and corporate interests. It urges public scrutiny and names the danger of using legal skill and money to burden the people while praising private success as public virtue. The piece promises sharper exposure of corporations and their public deeds.
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America
Contracts Awarded for Three New School Buildings
Contracts totaling 249 803 for construction heating plumbing and wiring of three new schools were awarded by the board of education. Hall and Son of Fowler Colorado will build junior high No 1 and the grade school for 74 563 and 58 752 respectively. Quensdorff Construction of El Paso lands junior high No 2 at 81 500. Nunilist of Albuquerque handles heating fixtures and plumbing at 18 498 and 11 300 and El Paso Electrical installs wiring at 5 250. Work to start immediately with completion targeted by September or early October. Buildings will house about 1820 pupils at locations Washington Park Santa Fe avenue and Locust street Trumbull avenue and High street.
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Flood destroys over one million acres of Texas crops
Houston Texas May 15 flood waters from the Colorado Trinity Brazos Neches and Sabine rivers have ruined more than one million acres of crops. About twenty five thousand families require aid to replant. Figures were compiled at the Houston bureau of crop estimates and sent to Washington.
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Washington
Mississippi Flood Relief Seek $1 Million Emergency Funds
A bill introduced by Rep Dennison of Illinois requests a $1,000,000 emergency appropriation for the Mississippi River Commission to repair and restore levees damaged by recent floods. Local interests would need to provide bonds covering one third of the cost as a condition.
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Bronze bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II sold at auction
A bronze bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II, once part of the Vaterland fittings, opened at 30 cents and rose to 856 dollars before Dominic Vetro mile of the Merimar Inn Westport bought it at the U S Shipping Board surplus sale in Wilson Point yards South Norwalk Conn on May 15.
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United States Shipping Board
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Change of venue denied in Frentgel murder case
El Paso judge refused McClure request for moving the murder trial of Miss Louise Frentgel. Defense contended fair trial in El Paso could not be assured. Trial to begin tomorrow with McClure’s attorneys seeking impartial proceedings.
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Extradition Hearing Concludes for Duke City Banking Figures
Santa Fe May 15 In the extradition hearing before Governor Mechem the state rests its case on J M Raynolde Guy L Rogers and J Cox Albuquerque bankers linked to Holbrook State Bank failure. Defense claims dates place defendants in Albuquerque not Arizona. The decision, imminent, weighs affidavits of both sides on fact and law.
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Improved Activity Shown in Cleveland Automobile Plants
The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce labor relations committee reports a surge in auto plant employment. From December to April 79 percent more workers were added, with 9,972 employed across 18 vehicle plants, up from 5,568, and near the prior year's peak of 10,319.
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Dress of Pure Gold Gift For Princess Marie of Rumainia
Belgrade May 15 The Associated Press reports Princess Marie of Romania will wed King Alexander of Jugoslavia on June 1. A dress of pure gold given by Romanian peasants is among the prominent wedding gifts. A silk shirt from Macedonia, woven on a hand loom in a medieval design, is also noted.
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Valentino Marriage Trials: California Bigamy Question
Los Angeles reporters note Rudolph Valentino and Winifred Hudnut wed in Mexicali last Saturday. California courts say the interlocutory divorce from Jean Ackers means Valentino remains married, making a new California marriage invalid and potentially subject to criminal process.
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Washington Officials Silent On Hague Conference Invite
Washington officials gave no clear stance on whether the United States would attend the Hague discussions on European economic issues after Ambassador Child sent a summary of Genoa proposals. Senator Borah urged recognition of Russia while opposing U S participation, and Senator Hitchcock favored potential U S influence in European affairs.
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Four Withdraw Pleas of Not Guilty in Morse Indictment
Four lawyers and associates listed in the Morse shipbuilding case withdrew tentative not guilty pleas and moved to quash the indictment for insufficient evidence. Judge Augustus W. Hand took the motions under advisement.
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George M. Burditt
Martin J. Gillen
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Paper Mills Close Idle 1200 Workers Halted
International Falls Minnesota and Fort Frances Ontario mills shut down after failed talks between Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company and the Pulp and Sulphite Workers Union. Vice President Launer is in town negotiating for the local union.
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Uncle Sam's Vegetable Cook Book Available Free
The government offers a free booklet with 105 vegetable recipes to improve meals and nutrition. The Washington Information Bureau will mail a copy to any reader who returns the coupon with two cents for postage, including name and address clearly.
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Free Booklet on Vegetable Preparation Enclosed
Frederic J. Mlaskin of the Albuquerque Journal Information Bureau in Washington DC sends two cents for return postage for a free copy of the booklet Preparation of Vegetables. The form lists Name Street City State for mailing.
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