Epilogue of Thaw saga opens with Nesbit cabaret return
Evelyn Nesbit headlines in Atlantic City while Russell Thaw trains with his banjo as the Thaw tragedy nears closure. Harry Thaw, declared sane by alienists, faces possible freedom though an old kidnapping case looms. Nesbit and Thaw have drifted apart, each having survived past death wishes, with custody and marriage fallout shaping their frail new lives.
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Hearing on Thaws Sanity Began Today in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 14 Russell William Thaw, claimed as Harry K Thaw's 13 year old son, gave an interview as Thaw insanity proceedings opened in common pleas court. A court appointed alienist and trustees of Thaws estate will judge sanity to determine possible release from the Pennsylvania hospital for mental and nervous diseases where he has been confined since 1917. Evelyn Nesbit petitioned to intervene for her son arguing Thaw remains Tunatic and his release could dissipate his estate and life interest in his fathers estate.
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Republican pow wow stalls immigration exclusion vote
Washington April 14 Republicans delayed a decision on whether the bonus or tax bill takes priority as finance committee members debated immigration quotas. Senator Shortridge of California pushed an exclusion amendment similar to a House provision, with talks hinting at a 1 percent quota from the 1910 census. Reed of Pennsylvania proposed a national quota cap of 120000. The conference was not binding and 41 of 51 members attended, with insurgents absent.
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Smoot Opposes Bonus Bill Competing With Tax Cut
In Washington on April 13 the soldier bonus bill faces Senate action this week alongside a tax reduction measure. Finance Chairman Smoot opposed the bonus bill citing lack of financing, handing control to Senator Curtis who plans to report the measure by Tuesday. The revenue committee report on the tax bill is due tomorrow.
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Stribling and Ewan Set for Ten Round Bout Tonight
Philadelphia promoter lists a ten round fight between Young Stribling of the United States and Canada’s Ewan. The pairing draws cautious commentary with both fighters eager to prove themselves. officials expect a keen contest in the ring tonight.
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Administration Readies New Counter Move in Mellon Fight
The president conferred with Mellon and Indiana Senator Watson, a committee leader, as talks intensify. Watson plans another senate speech tomorrow arguing to discontinue the inquiry into the Mellon bureau investigation.
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Senate rips Coolidge message over Mellon probe
In a sharp late session Senate members attack President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon. Senator Reed calls the message an offensive insult and seeks to expunge it from the Congressional Record while Senator Walsh condemns it as arrogant. Senator McKellar accuses Mellon of whisky interests and cites a DoJ report on connections to Overholt Distillery.
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Georgians Watch Primary Battle in Texas
Atlanta editors report Georgians closely follow the Texas preferential primary between Senator Oscar W. Underwood and William Gibbs McAdoo, both vying for forty Democratic delegates. McAdoo won Texas in 1920. Underwood supporters argue his opposition to the Ku Klux Klan could win local favor and split the Texas vote.
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Anglo Russian Trade Conference Opens In London
London April 14 The first session of talks to settle outstanding questions between Great Britain and Soviet Russia opens in the foreign office with Premier MacDonald presiding The meetings start a prolonged negotiation and MacDonald warns against Bolshevist propaganda during talks to run many weeks.
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Senator Cousens Moves to Johns Hopkins Hospital
Washington April 14 Senator James Cousens of Michigan was moved to Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore for further observation due to bladder and internal troubles.
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Spring Grid Work Begins At Athens
Athens April 14 Forty men are working out daily on the University of Georgia grid as spring practice opens. The Athenians face a demanding 1924 schedule and aim to iron out rough spots, with veterans limbering up and practicing punting and passing to establish fundamentals before fall practice.
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Poole Proclaims Clean Up Week in Americus Georgia
Mayor J E Poole declares Clean Up Week starting April 14 1924 to combat mosquitoes and improve sanitary conditions in Americus Georgia. Health officials Dr J W Chambliss and Dr J W Payne oversee inspections with Joel Arrington leading field work through the summer to maintain public health standards.
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Melting Pots for Foreign Crops Now Established
United States has adopted hundreds of foreign crops, enriching farmers with over 100 million dollars annually. Durum wheat from Russia and Pima cotton from Egypt yield large sums, while Sudan grass from Africa, alfalfa from Siberia, and avocados from the tropics expand regional farming in the south and west.
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Boys Week Planned in Savannah for April 27 to May 3
Local organization of the Boy's week movement is under way with committees meeting to plan. The week set for April 27 through May 3 will feature special programs and activities announced by organizers.
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