Soviet Hotel at Geneva Feels Like Armed Camp
Geneva May 6 The hotel for Moscow delegates to the International Economic Conference is surrounded by detectives and guards. Police escort, limited movement, and police furnished cars mark unprecedented protection as the conference opens with talks on world economic ills and unemployment.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Moscow
M. Theunis
Belgium
Gustav Cassel
Cassel
Feminine Douglas Fairbanks Meets Bebe Daniels in Senorita
Hollywood May 6 Bebe Daniels likens herself to the feminine Douglas Fairbanks as she stars in Senorita and aims to inject wild excitement into films She vows to act on her own terms and will soon begin a new five year contract with Lasky studio after a two month rest John McDermott crafts her next story following Senorita
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Bebe Daniels
Bebe
Doug
Fairbanks
Miss Daniels
Banks
Lasky Studio
John McDermott
French Birdman Begins Atlantic Hop From Senegal
Capt. Saint Roman, French aviator, left St. Louis Senegal at 6 30 am in a non stop attempt to fly 1875 miles to Pernambuco Brazil. The May 5 report notes the start of the Atlantic crossing from Dakar area.
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The
Associated Press
Dakar
West Africa
Saint Roman
St. Louis
Senegal
Atlantic
Pernambuco
Brazil
May House Colorado Prisoners in Tents
Denver May 6 The state penitentiary faces a housing shortage as funds for a new dormitory are unavailable. Warden Boon Best says many convicts may have to sleep in tents this summer if a large number cannot be put to road work.
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United Press
Denver
State Penitentiary
Boon Best
Best
Pink Boll Worm Funds Exhausted By May 20 Veto
A Texas pest control official warns that eradication funds will run out by May 20 after Governor Moody vetoed emergency appropriations of the fortieth legislature. Entomologist R. E. McDonald cites the financial deadline and the threat to pink boll worm control efforts in Austin.
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Associated Press
Austin
Moody
R. E. McDonald
El Paso to host 1928 Associated Master Plumbers meet
At Fort Worth on May 5 the Associated Master Plumbers of Texas chose El Paso as the 1928 convention city. Joe E. Fisher of Houston was elected president with Walter P. Shafer of San Antonio as vice president and WH. Bruecher of Houston as secretary. N. S. Hill of Waco becomes treasurer. Directors named include J. C. Montrief Fort Worth R. G. Thomas San Antonio N. E. Nations El Paso Joe Neter Laredo and Frank Dawson Mercedes. Delegates to the Minneapolis national convention are J. C. Montrief Fort Worth Joe Neter Laredo R. G. Thomas San Antonio and C. W. Davis Dallas.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
el Paso
Associated Master Plumbers of
Texas
Joe E. Fisher
Houston
Organization of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
Walter P. Shafer
San Antonio
WH. Bruecher
N.S. Hill
Waco
J. C. Montrief
R. G. Thomas
N. E. Nations
Elaso
Joe Neter
Laredo
Frank Dawson
Mercedes
Minneapolis
J. ©. Montrief
C. W. Davis
Dallas
Actual Surplus in Cattle Is Reported
CHICAGO May 5 Actual surplus in cattle is reported by T George Lee vice president of Armour and Company He cites that larger markets show declines while smaller markets rise explaining the discrepancy in supply. London rising lights remedy described after a doctor notes a patient swallowed gunshot to keep her heart and lights down.
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Associated Press
Chicago
T. George Lee
Armour and Company
Lee
London
Notice to Contractors for Amarillo Facility Bid
Sealed bids due May 9 1927 to Potter County Commissioners Amarillo for a combined warehouse shop and office building to serve the state highway department at the Fair grounds. Bids require plans bonds cashier checks 5 percent and 100 percent bond if awarded. rights reserved. plans returned to losers.
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Commissioners’ Court
Potter County
Texas
Amarillo
State Highway Department
Fairgrounds
Fair Grounds
Picture day at 707 Polk Street for Mother's Day
A local notice urges residents to call 104 to book a portrait session as a special gift for Mother's Day. Limited days remain and individuals are encouraged to act quickly to arrange their appointments.
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Edwards
Polk Street
Notable women in early 20th century careers and marriage
From Baton Rouge to London and Paris, profiles highlight Dorothy Coppage as a pioneering coed completing LSU agriculture, Crystal Eastman refusing a traditional name as a lawyer and activist, Dolores Cassinelli shifting from film to concert singing, and Madame Yteb noting American clients’ nerves as a source of vitality in Paris fashion.
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Baton Rogue
Luther Burbank
Dorothy Coppage
Louisiana State University
Dorothy
College of Agriculture
Paris
Madame Yteb
N. Buzzard
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