Peninsular and Orein Egypt Sinks After Fog Collision
The Peninsular and Oriental Egypt sank off Ashant Island after a fog collision with the French cargo steamer News of the disaster arrived via the Seine which rescued survivors. The Egypt bound London Bombay carried 44 passengers and 290 crew with at least ten passengers and eighty crew missing. The collision occurred 22 miles from the lighthouse as lifeboats were lowered and chaos followed with many passengers and crew lost at sea.
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Two American Women Missing From Egypt Steamer
American Mrs M J Sibley and Miss Boyer aboard the steamer Egypt are reported missing off Peninsular and Oriental lines officials say their fate unknown. Bevan, another American, is said to be safe.
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Weather Forecast for Berthoud Colorado May 21
Generally fair conditions expected for Monday with little temperature change. Tuesday may see similar fair weather. winds from the northwest are light to moderate. Ended at 6 p.m. yesterday the university reported temperatures around 77 degrees with light wind observations.
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National Park Conference Opens at Bear Mountain
The second national conference on parks opens at Bear Mountain with delegates from most states. The goal is to push a system of state parks to preserve beauty and historic spots and spur revenue. John Barton Payne chairs the meeting.
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New York
Bear Mountain
John Barton Payne
American Red Cross
Des Moines
Government considers eight hour day for federal workers
Washington May 21 The administration weighs the eight hour day for executive branch employees amid studies claiming eight hours can sustain top efficiency. The shift would affect clerks stenographers and other workers across departments in Washington. A move to lengthen the day aims at economy and productivity.
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Hall Leads Olcott in Oregon Primaries by 261
Portland Oregon May 21 The latest vote tabulation in the Republican governor primary shows Charles Mall 41915 and Ben W Olcott 41654 creating a 261 plurality for Hall based on county and partial statewide figures from Sherman Multnomah and other counties.
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Ore
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Ben W. Olcott
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Multnomah
Governor Mechem Fishing Trip With Notables Reported
Las Vegas New Mexico May 21 Governor Mechem Assistant United States Attorney Albert Clancy and John Lynn of Santa Fe joined U S Marshal Secundino Romero at the La Jara Wunting and Fishing club on the lakes north of town for a weekend outing. The party included several prominent Las Vegans and noted good fishing in the area.
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United States
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John Lynn
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la Jara
Success of Ancon Treaty Meet Depends on Chile Attitude
The Ancon treaty conference in Washington opens with optimism but Chilean delegates threaten to block progress over treaty validity. Bolivia presses to have its rights heard as two chairmen, Meliton Porras of Peru and Carlos Aldunate of Chile, lead sessions alternately.
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Luis Izquierdo
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Hernan Velardo
Solon Polo
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Don Luis Felim
Cuile
Javier Buenavista
Senor Aramburu
Jury in Bureh murder trial stalls after long deliberations
In Los Angeles on May 21 the jury for Arthur C. Burch’s murder case passed 48 hours without a verdict. The second trial after a prior hung jury resumed at 10 am with eight men and four women, and by 7:50 pm the judge ordered the jurors locked in for the night with a verdict expected by morning if one has not been reached.
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Calif
Arthur C. Burehouse
Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Fieet
Sidney N. Reeve
Hall of Justice
Reeve
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Salvador and Guatemala
May 21 reports from San Salvador describe slight earthquake shocks felt in several areas of El Salvador and across neighboring Guatemala and Nicaragua with no damage reported.
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Coolidge urges religion and education as national strength
Vice President Coolidge addresses 800 Presbyterian commissioners and thousands at Des Moines urging a strong national core of religion and education. He warns against utopian ease and notes education teaches freedom and civilization while faith sustains amid moral challenges. He cites capital and personal prudence as essential and previews debate on consolidating church boards.
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Bond Buyers Urged to Sign Consent for Return of Money
A distressed notice requests bond buyers to sign consent agreeing to take their money back. The paper claims the Herald spurred a run and now publisher threats of bankruptcy loom if agreements fail. Readers are asked to clip, sign, and return the consent to Mr. Magee immediately.
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National Woman's Party Dedicates New Headquarters
The National Woman's Party formally dedicates its new building opposite the U S Capitol with a cornerstone laying. A crowd of thousands attends as Mrs Co H F Belmont raises the party banner and outlines aims to enter political life. President Harding, unable to attend, sends regret in a letter.
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Three Killed as Auto Hit by Train Near Los Angeles
In Puente, twenty miles east of Los Angeles, Robert Olsson, his wife, and their six year old son were killed when their car was struck by a Southern Pacific train today.
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Robert Olsson
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Moscow Stage a Spending Orgy
Moscow’s new capitalists indulge in an orgy of spending as prices soar and the ruble slides. The piece notes dinner costs at top restaurants, expensive imported goods, and contrasts living costs with Berlin and New York while calling out the abundant spending by Russian speculators.
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America
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Berlin
New York
Candy industry growth from 1840 to present noted in convention
Chicago May 21. The National Confectioners association reports the candy trade has grown from a few eastern firms in 1840 to a billion dollar industry. About 3,150 manufacturers employ around 76,000 workers, with 1919 output near 450 million dollars and total industry employment about 250,000.
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National Confectioners’ Association
Walter C. Hughes
National Confectioners Association
Japanese Mill to discharge 700 workers May 28
The Muroran Port steel works in Japan will lay off 700 employees on May 28 due to reduced demand for output.
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Tokio
Muroran
Tarrington Wins Pulitzer Prize for Best Novel
Tarrington, the author of Alice Adams, is announced as a Pulitzer Prize winner for best novel. The award carries a $1,000 prize per the Columbia Varsity notice.
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Alice Adams
Columbia Varsity
Adams Receives 2000 Pulitzer for Historical Work
James Trustow Adams wins the 2000 prize for the Founding of New England in the Bert book of the year on U S history. Booth Tarkington and other winners are named for American novels plays biographies and verse.
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New York
Booth Tarkington
Columbia University
Alice Adames
Eugene O'Neill
Anna Chiistle
Bert
United States
James Trustow Adams
New England
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Hamlin Garland
Middle Border
Five Minutes of Fire Safety Learn the Right Steps
A short guide stresses quick action in a fire before it spreads. It urges readers to obtain a 4 page booklet from the National Board of Fire Underwriters through the Washington Information Bureau by mailing a coupon with two cent stamps and clear name and address.
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National Board of Fire
Washington
Free Fire Booklet Request Formage City State
The Albuquerque Journal Information Bureau offers a free Fire Booklet. Send two cents for return postage with your request and include name street city state to obtain a copy.
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