Red Flag Beaten After Lurid Talk at Socialist Convention
New York May 11 The Socialist Party of America delegates from Illinois defeated a radical platform calling for the dictatorship of the proletariat and worldwide citizenship. The closing debate saw fiery exchanges as radicals led by Louis Hagdaht of Chicago pressed hard against moderates. The party endorsed a path away from radicalism toward alliance with non socialist forces. In Washington May 11 Secretary Houston announced a treasury issue of certificates totaling 10 million dollars, dated May 17 with maturity November 1 and interest at five percent.
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New York
Socialist Party of America
Illinois
United States
Morrie Fiullautt
York
Radicals
Louis Hagdaht
Chicas
Palmer
Wilson
Burleson
Wall Mted
Wilson Tamere
Russia
Italy
Axorst
Washington
Houston Tontant
Treasury
California Figs Laxative Claim Stirs Child Health Debate
An old advertisement emphasizes “California Syrup of Figs” as a child laxative. It urges parents to look for the label with California on the package, claiming the product is the safest remedy for the stomach, liver, and bowels and noting children enjoy its fruity taste.
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California
Ept
Kilmer Swamp Root Endorsed for Kidney Trouble
Druggists report Kilmer Swamp Root as highly successful in easing kidney troubles many Americans suffer without suspecting. The ad notes a physician interview and offers sample bottles by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY, with a reminder to mention Anaconda Standard.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, RN. Y
Parker Leaves After Stabbing Helena Fire Investigator
Helena report says J E Parker, an investigator for a fire insurance company, was throat slashed and left town. Investigators from Malta and Dodson are reported nearby, with authorities pursuing the case amid a series of incendiary fires and large insurance values.
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Helena
J. Bebb
J. E. Parker
Fire Insurance Company
Tom Francisco
Pen
Malta
Dodson
Iron O State
Los
Bitwo
Dodenn
Parker
Mita
Deni
Bustews
Denitt
Woman confessed to killing sister and brother in law
Salina Kansas May 11 Miss Stella Hyman aged three today confessed to poisoning and killing her sister Mrs Ed Bunch and brother in law in Lincoln Center near here Last August she also poisoned their daughter Nancy Bunch The motive was alleged to be the child of hers that the Bunches refused to let marry the youth and claims of abuse by the couple The daughter remains bedbound and may be permanently invalid The son claims Stella admitted intentions to poison his parents and his sister if death prompted by the confession
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Salina
Kan
Stella Hyman
Ed Buneh
Nancy Bunch
Bincoin Center
Sai Biss Hyman
Hunehes
Lee Bunch
Alies ‘Hyman
Bunch
Brien
Wee" Bunch
Death
Telegraphic Briefities Echo Hungarian Peace Controversy
Great excitement reported in Hungary as peace conference refusals spark headlines. British questions in Commons over protections for justice and shipping amid competition fears. Notes on U S attitudes toward ecstaties, Japan China tensions, and a Washington congress report. Chicago lumber dealer Holt implicated in a sugar delivery contract dispute. Canonization ceremony for Joan of Arc referenced in a Senate hearing summary.
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Hungary
Jnroberts
Houston
House of. Commons
Beith Fre
Bonar Taw
Washington
Holt
Akresd
Rig Tord
Admiralty
House of
Joan of Arc
Hela
Butcher Albert Meese Fined for Lard Adulteration
May 1. Albert Meese a Bridger butcher pleaded guilty to adulterating lard Rich SheetMt. The state board of health fines support the maintenance fund. The judge assessed a $25 penalty to be paid to the state food and drug division director H J Milich.
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Melena
H. J'Milch
Food and Drug Division
State Board of Health
Albert Meese
Bridger
Qizbon
State Board of Health Maintenance. Fund
State's Attorney Faces Smuggling Charge Linked to Whiskey Trade
The State's Attorney faces a smuggling charge connected to whiskey shipments from Winnipeg Canada to Minneapolis. Investigators say a number of shipments were intercepted as part of the alleged smuggling ring. Names include Sherrie Orene Martinson and others, with the case proceeding in Portland. Census returns and population figures are noted in context of federal statistics.
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Winnipeg
Canada
United “States
Shelt
Sherrie Orene Martinson
Menace of Bolshevism Spreads in Jap Army
Honolulu May 11 radicals are spreading menace in Japanese army and government. Police report arrests of leaders in Takatsu city Nigata prefecture. Further arrests expected, according to dispatch.
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Honolulu
Hat
Takatsu
Nigata
Tonto
Pacife
Government idle employes and wasteful spending blamed
Washington debate highlights 40,000 idle civilian employees drawing government salaries as war buildings remain open. The piece criticizes senators and representatives for funding sinecures and urges reform while noting civil service recruitment ads seeking to grow the job ranks. Mention of Wilson and May 11 date appears in the report.
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Washington
Civil Service
Congress
New Spokane Theater to Be Erected at Cost of 1 Million
May 11 announcement reports plans to build a new Spokane theater at a cost of one million dollars for presentations by Loow's Laudeville Tractions. The theater is to be erected for Marcus Loewa interests, with San Francisco figures conferring, and the local vaudeville manager providing advices.
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Spokane
Loow
Laudeville
CS Crows
Vaude Ville House
Marcus Loewa
San Francisco
Conferrinisckerman & Harti
Loewa
Physical trainer to lead Lewis and Clark school
Spokane May 11 Captain T G Van Cook, formerly at Camp Lewis and later in Idaho and Montana, has been elected physical director of the Lewis and Clark Mercantile school to succeed J A Hindermann. Cook brings rank of captain and prior experience as a physical director.
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Spokane
Wash
T. G
van) Cook
Camp Lewis
Lewis ‘and Clark Meir
J. A.’ Hindermann
Cook
Pnysleal Aireetor
Butte ‘Mont
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