City council backs auto driver licensing plan
The city council unanimously endorsed licensing automobile drivers and asked City Attorney Andrew to draft an ordinance. The measures, tied to mayoral recommendations, include moving city headquarters to the county building, abolishing the city gas station, and forming a purchasing board to oversee supplies.
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Andrew
Ways and Means Committee
Wauto
Deal
Blank
O'Leary
Sylvester
M. Hennesley
Art OBrien Victor In Irish Deportation Case
The Court of Appeals ordered the release of Art OBrien who had been deported to Ireland after being arrested in the March roundup of republican sympathizers. He was brought before a writ of habeas corpus and discharged before Scotland Yard officers re-arrested him. The case concerns the habeas corpus act of 1870 and the March deportation ordered by Home Secretary Idgeman, highlighting political tension in Britain over Irish agitators.
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Associated Press
London
The
Court of Appeals Today
FU O'Brien
Ireland
O'Brien
Scotland Yard
Atl O'Brien
England
Scotland
Great Britain
Art O'Brien
Idgeman
London hears threat hostilities between moslems and greeks
London reports rumor of secret talks and possible Greek refusal to pay indemnities. Athens says Greek delegation may seek Lausanne if Near East conference backs indemnities. Colonel Plastiras denies Greece intends violence or hasty action and vows no payment of indemnity.
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London
Jon Don
Bellist
Siretes
Treater
Athens
Lausanne
Times
Plastiras
Dice
Teading
Greece
Determin
Tragic Street Car Death of Four-Year-Old
Four year old Edward Frankovich was run over by a street car near the Pittsmont gate while crawling toward his mother who had just alighted. Miners nearby rushed to help but he died at Murray hospital four hours later after leg and arm injuries. His mother, Ljuba Frankovich, is a widow with four other children. The accident occurred as the car began to move after picking up miners.
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Edward Frankovich
Ljuba Frankovich
Cherry Street
Pittsmont
Ind
Murray Hospital
Pittamont
Mc Queen Junction
Dan McDonald
Frankovich
Chicago Financiers Buy 97 Piggly Wiggly Stores
Clarence Saunders announced late the night that 97 Piggly Wiggly stores in Chicago had been sold to Chicago financiers for more than a million dollars. The move was disclosed from Memphis where Saunders is headquartered.
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Associated
Memphis
Tenn
Clarence Saunders
Piggly Wiggly Stores Inc
Piggly Wiggly
Chicago
Judge May Order Invasion Of House Of David Colony
The House of David commune faced imminent state action amid accusations of immorality. Michigan authorities seek to bring 14 year old Eudolpha Smith to examination by Dr R M Olin as the grand jury probes the colony and King Benjamin Purnell. Conflicting testimony links Smith Moore to a 1922 child birth, with brides claiming colony law kept them from their husbands.
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House OF David
Associated Press
ST. Joseph
Mich
Michigan
Eudolpha Smith
R. M. Olin
Lansing
Bates
Harry Dingeman
Grand Jury
Attoney
Daugherty
Eliza
Beth Julia Stroupe Rowe
Shiloh
Bildolpha Smith
James Moore
Istidolpha Smith Moore
Benjamin Purnell
Smith Moore
Rowe
Florence Ellis Hanson
George Gould Dies After Brave Fight for Life
Financier and railroad figure George Jay Gould succumbed to pneumonia after a strenuous battle. The report notes his prominence in finance and railroads and his long public service.
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George Jay Gould
Expanded family fortune grows under Gould leadership
George Jay Gould died at his villa in Cape Martin France after a March pneumonia attack. The financier steered the Gould railroad empire increasing miles from 6,000 to over 20,000 and shaping Western Union investments. Born February 6 1864 in New York he rose from clerk to railroad financier succeeding Jay Gould and expanding the family fortune. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow.
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Associated Prep
Cape Martin
France
George Jay Gould
Indership Mentone Club
George Jay
Maneter
Gould
Jay Gould
Hitler” Gould
America
Jay Ould
Western Union Telegraph Company
Prin
Delaware County
New York
Troy Rutland
Young Gould
George Jay Young
Columbia University
Europe
Western Union
Ze Gould
Mareheld
United States
U S to Negotiate Treaty With Turks
Preliminary steps are taken toward a Turko American treaty of amity and commerce. No negotiations have started, says Joseph Grew head of the American delegation. The pact would likely recognize the Angora government and assist in debates on foreigner questions at Lausanne.
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Lausan
United States
Turkey
Joseph
Grew
Heda
Angora
Lausanne
First Day Drive for Highway Fund Promises Success
The Montana street paving drive aims to raise 35000 to secure a 56000 federal appropriation. Butte businessmen paused their work to support the effort as committee members report encouraging first day returns. Volunteers distributed supplies and organized turnout amid brisk activity.
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Montana
Holmes Avenue
Yestern
Butte
Carri
Hooper condemns various progressive moves in speech
At a New York gathering on May 16, Ben W. Hooper, head of the United States Railroad Labor Board, outlined socialism as an insidious cult and warned that many so called progressive movements mask grievances against institutions. He said wealthier donors, clergy, and politicians distort reform to suit selfish aims and warned radicals redefine progressivism.
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Associated Preas
New York
Ben W. Hooper
United States Railroad
National Association of Manufacturer
Hooper
Nderneath
Subdued Day One Conveys Low Auto Owner Outreach
A survey of day one conviews shows under one percent of auto owners visited by solicitors. The effort, aided by committees and solicitors, aims to ease the workload and encourage contributions to a $25,000 paying fund. Windshield stickers appear as donors begin to surface around town.
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Burde
Jessen
Rowe
America assured of abiding peace voice at conference
Mary Hughes told the National Conference of Social Workers that war clouds in the Far East have dissipated and that the United States has achieved enduring peace by building friendly Pacific relations. He praised mutual confidence, kept American traditions of freedom from alliances, and the principle of equality of opportunity.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Mary Hughes
National Conference of Social Workers
Pacific
Holmquist Fate Reaches Hands of Jury
The case concluded minutes before 6 o clock as twelve jurors retired to consider their verdict. Prosecutors and defense presented final arguments, leaving the courtroom awaiting the jury’s decision on Holmquist’s fate.
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Holmquist
Bandits Clash With Soldiers Raises Fear for Captives
Battle between bandits and troops increases concern over foreign captives held by Chinese brigands. Officials warn the situation worsens as fighting continues.
Night jury unable to reach verdict in Holmquist murder trial
The Holmquist case, spanning weeks, concluded with the jury failing to agree after continued deliberations. Insanity defense and expert witnesses framed the debate as prosecutors challenged the defendant's mental state amid a tb infection and a deadly family tragedy.
Harding May Be Asked to Seek Understanding on Liquor Law
Washington May 16 The Associated Press reports officials debate drafting regulations to enforce the Supreme Court liquor ban within American waters and consider delaying the effective date of June 00 to find a workaround if courts void the rules.
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Associated. Pres
Washington
Harding
Croker’s Daughter Alleges Widow Bigamist Suit Claimsfraud
Dublin May 18 Associated Press reports Mrs White, Croker’s daughter, gains appeal allowing intervention in a suit against Mrs Bula Croker Widow of Richard Croker. Plea cites fraudulent concealment and influence over Croker to execute a will, affecting his children and marital status.
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Associated Jews
Dublin
Richard Crose
Marone
Richard Croker
Plew
Bula Geeker
Dellett
Twelve men found guilty in massive land swindle
Eight persons were found guilty of use and conspiracy to use the mails to defraud in a federal trial of thirteen defendants tied to the Colonial Tinther and Coal Corporation case. Several defendants faced mixed verdicts with sentences ranging from fines to prison terms, including Rev. Charl e Rogers and others. Sentences to be handed down in Lincoln and Omaha as the government pursued allegations of land title fraud and stock promotions.
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Onomatia
Nebs
Tinther
Coal Corporation
Charleston
W. Va
Robert D. Eykerboom
Homer Molyneaux
Bankers of
Denver
Charle. Rogers
Lincoln
Woodraugh
Roach
Thomas H. Matters
Omaha
Willard V. Mathews
Voxel Gettier
Charles
Walter
Cathy
Kearney
Ralph E. Sunderland
Matt Lucian Puller
Kansas City
Sonn H. Hecps
Harold S. Coaler
Mata
Hattis Fuller
Comn
Neb
Trent
West Virginia
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Alaska
Axel
Ernest
Daniel Malloy
Harlow Pease
Hofmaulst
Holmauint
Tracy
Grige
Shotka
Tracey
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Hanchwang
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