Chinese Murder Two Missionaries in Ho Han Province
Vancouver April 21 a Canadian missionary Dr James R Menzies was killed by a band of 19 robbers in Hwa Kingfa during a failed break into the women missionaries quarter. The attack prompted harsh actions by Peking governor Chaod over foreign protection. The murder occurred March 19 and details report strong retaliation against foreigners.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
James R. Menzies
Hohan
China
Peking
Chaod
Jeader
Dr. Menzies
Yukon
Ringgold Georgia Man Praises Sulpherb Tablets
Ringgold Georgia man John M Plemons writes of relief from stomach trouble constipation and other ailments after using Sulpherb Tablets claiming quick good results and comparing it to grandmother's remedy with sulphur cream of tartar and molasses. He notes friends also see benefits and urges genuine Sulpheri Tablets over ordinary sulphur pills.
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John M. Plemons
Ringgold
Georgia
Drus- Eists
Balmwort Kidney Tablets Boosts Comfort Says Saint Louis User
Hundreds of thousands are admitted with kidney and urinary issues. Thousands report Balmwort Kidney Tablets bring relief. Frank Monehan of 1519 Penrose St St. Louis praises the product as the finest on the market and essential to his well being.
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Irs
Frank Monehan
Penrose St. St. Louis
Heavy Market Liquidation Sparks Broad Declines
April 21 reports heavy liquidation in New York and Chicago markets with leading issues down 5 to 15 points and General Motors dropping 42.5 points to 175 amid a large selloff. Banks in the West and Southwest curtailing credits, United States Steel dipping below par, and cotton futures tumbling as weather prospects improve in the cotton belt.
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Nework
General Motors
Chicago
Federal Tenerve Board
United States Steel
Soldier relief up again soon
Washington April 21 Republican leaders in the house said soldier relief legislation would be taken up in May under a suspension of the rules. Debate limited to 40 minutes, no amendments or substitutes allowed. Ways and Means expected to report a bill next week providing cash compensation at $1.25 per day of service excluding the first two months. Telegrams were sent to absent Republicans urging their presence on May 30.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
A. cv
Opinion by the Court in Waiskey Rebellion
Rich Marquette April 1 The court ruled that searches and seizures by federal prohibition agents amounting to trespass are illegal. Judge Scarions stated at the Sentences brothers trial in the Iron River whiskey rebellion case that evidence obtained by trespass cannot be used in court and that indictments charging only setting up a distilling apparatus are defective.
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Marquette, Rich
Clarence W. Scarions
Sentences Brothers
Iron River
Spokane Teachers Salary Schedule Revealed
Spokane schools unveil a new salary plan based on 850 dollar base pay. For experience add 60 dollars per year and 150 dollars per year of preparation beyond high school. High school teachers start at 1500 dollars, grade teachers at 1200 dollars, with top increases capping at 500 dollars for prep or experience. Principals range up to 4100 dollars, vice principals up to 2700, and department heads up to 2650.
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Spokane
O.C. Pratt
Geddes Objectionable to Friends of Ireland
Newark, April 21. A telegram from Maj. Eugene F. Kinkead of Jersey City, chair of the New Jersey committee for Irish independence, protests the recognition of Sir Auckland Geddes as ambassador from Ireland. The group, claiming 600,000 members, says Ireland may reject Geddes if self determination principles are not honored.
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Newark
N. J
Auckland Geddes
Ireland
Colby
Eugene F. Kinkead
Jersey City
New Jersey Committee For Irish Independence
Geddes
Republic of Ireland
Resell Wheat Mills Notified by Grain Corporation
New York April 21 The United States Grain Corporation grants permission for mills nationwide to resell wheat purchased under its resale plan. The move comes as the wheat guaranty act nears termination June 1 and delivery challenges due to transportation issues have caused millers to face losses. Warehouse receipts for such pre February 1 sales will be released starting May 1.
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New York
United States Grain Corporation
Grain Corporation
Buyers Must Take Delivery Of Wheat Receipts By May 10
The condition tied to the wheat required it be used for milling only. Buyers must arrange with the corporation’s vice president to receive warehouse receipts no later than May 10.
Pretty Widow Didn’t Re Turn Her House Fire Incident
Herman Eckhardt attacked widow Rose Weil after a failed engagement by pouring gasoline on her house and setting it ablaze. He then tried to slash his own throat in a botched suicide attempt. He survived and declared forgiveness for Rose, while observers questioned his adaptability to modern civilization.
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Chicago
Herman Eckhardt
Rose Weil
Rose
Herman
Woman dies after swallowing safety razor blade
Elweabeth Marcus a 22 year old Romanian woman died in Bellevue hospital from injuries after attempting suicide by swallowing a safety razor blade on April 1. Physicians including Dr. Craig removed the blade from her esophagus and at first believed she would recover.
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New York
Elweabeth Marcus
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
Craig
Unable to Find Place to Reside in New Castle Pest House Request
George Dwyer petitioned the city council for permission to occupy the old frame house used as a pest house in New Castle Pennsylvania due to housing conditions preventing two dwellings from being found for residence.
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New Castle
George Dwyer
Cty Council
Time extension proposal debated by allied powers in 1919
Washington reports a suggestion to extend the German armistice terms beyond April 10, with debates at the San Remo conference and mixed signals about lifting restrictions in the neutral zones. Officials weigh whether to grant an extension while noting prior cantons and military holds on the Rhine.
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Washington
Germany
San Remo
Solorssmen
Rhine
Catadel
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