Germany studies American tourist needs to boost visits
Berlin reports a 30 member German delegation will visit the United States to observe American travelers. They will inspect restaurants soda fountains and hotel habits to tailor offerings and attract U S tourists, aiming to deflect French and Italian dollars and improve international ties.
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International News Service
Berlin
Europe
Germany
United States
France
Italy
America
Federal Railroad Administration
Grunow and
Doehring
Foreign Office
Dr. Davidson
Te. Thomsen
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
England
Switzerland
Holland
Cars Stolen From Downtown Parking Reported
Three 1926 cars were reported stolen to police yesterday. The Nash coupe owned by Bill Boswell and two Ford coupes owned by N O Lachom and W M Gouldy were taken from downtown parking spots.
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Bill Boswell
N. O. Lachom
W. M. Gouldy
Indebted To Firm Shoots After Making Will
Clifford M. Hicks, a 2k year old law partner of former Governor Elliott W Major, made a will about ten hours before being shot to death at St Louis on May 5. He left 1 dollar to his wife and 1 dollar to his mother, the rest to Glenn Hicks, executor. Hicks carried 265000 life insurance. A receiver was appointed for St Louis Finance Co where Hicks was secretary treasurer. petition says Hicks was indebted to the firm unknown amount.
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Aasociated
ST. Louis
Clifford M. Hicks
Elliott W. Major
Flicks
Glenn Hicks
St. Louis Finance Company
Hicks
Isabelle of the Bowery Angel of the Bowery in Salvation Army uniforms
Lieutenant Isabelle Austin nicknamed the Angel of the Bowery became the focus of a village like tribute as 200 Bowery residents petitioned to keep her stationed in New Jersey. The 21 year old officer, noted for unselfish service, drew praise from derelicts and troubled men near the Bowery.
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New York
Isabelle Austin
Angel of the
Isabelle
Bowery
Reba Crawford
Angel
Broadway
Salvation Army
Tosbelle
New Jersey
Three Shelton brothers granted new trial in federal case
In Springfield Indiana May 5 the Shelton brothers once sentenced to 25 years each at Leavenworth were granted a new trial by Judge Lewis Fitchenry. The judge cited a material witness who admitted perjury and noted the defendants did not have a fair trial. The affidavits connected Charlie Birger to pressuring witnesses. The Sheltons had been convicted of mail robbery.
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United Press
Springfield
Shelton Brothers
Illinois
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Lewis Fitchenry
Fitchenry
Harve Dungy
Charlie Birger
Franklin County
Joe Adams
West City
Sheltons
Vienna bachelor trend grows as marriages decline
In Vienna over 150000 bachelors reflect a widening unmarried pool as marriage loses favor among youths. By 1925 marriage figures show a drop from 1920, while housing issues are cited as a drawback. Birthrates fall nationwide though legitimacy rises.
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Vienna
Austria
Immigration Brides Gather in Havana
In Havana Cuba May 5 ten migrant brides from Greece Armenia and other parts of Europe stay at the Havana Y M C A awaiting American fiances. Cuban law requires vouched arrivals. Y M C A oversight ensures compliance. Double and triple weddings are common with a recent tenfold ceremony.
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United Press
Havana
Cuba
Europe
Greece
Armenia
United States
Diphtheria Claims Miami Girl in Visit District
Funeral services were held for Katherine Margaret Cunningham 12 of Miami at 406 Florida Street after she died from diphtheria. Her younger brother remains seriously ill. the family had arrived three days earlier to visit friends. Blackburn Funeral Home supervised the arrangements.
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Katherine Margaret Cunningham
J. J. Cunningham
Miami
Florida Street
Cunningham
Blackburn Funeral Home
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