Policewoman position discussed amidAppetite for reform
Mayor Lane spoke on appointing a policewoman noting council approval would not be policy of authorities. He cited applicants with experience and emphasized crime reduction and protection of young girls, especially in dance halls. Names include Catherine Hennessy, Cora Burns, Sarah Wood-Kinsten, V Hinrichsen, and M Ralagh. Ordinance introduced to council and sent to judiciary committee.
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Caledonia Street
Cora Burns
Lenox Hotel
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Etta Dunn
Kremer Talks to Kentucky Democrats in Louisville and Lexington
From St Louis secretary of the national committee J Bruce Kremer Montana national committeeman traveled to Louisville then Lexington to address the Kentucky state convention. He praised Montana and forecast triumph for national and state Democratic tickets next fall. He was joined by his secretary Frank Riley, a court stenographer and local party leader from Butte.
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McKenna Pledges Extra Tax to Force Security Sales
London May 25 Reginald McKenna chancellor of the exchequer announced he will move in the house of commons on Monday that an additional income tax of two shillings per pound be charged on income from securities the treasury is willing to purchase. The aim is to compel owners to sell American securities to the government.
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Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
House of Commons
Treasury
New Foot-Ea Company Incorporates With 50000 Capital
Articles filed with the county clerk yesterday establish Over-All Foot-Ea Company to make and distribute compounds for ease and cure of sore inflamed feet. Capital stock 50000. subscribed by incorporators James B Ofut Alfred J Thomas and Albert G Berry.
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Foot-Ea
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Alfred J. Thomas
Albert G. Berry
Greek steamship torpedo attacks spark public opinion
Public opinion in Athens and Paris reacts to reports that Teuton submarines torpedoed Greek ships Adamantios Koraly Anastasos Coroneos and Istrio. The authorities have not confirmed the incidents fully, but fear and anger rise as news spreads.
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Geece
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Adamantios Koraly
Anastasos Coroneos
Istrio
Washington Sunk by Submarine, Lloyds Reports
London reports the British steamship Washington of 5,080 gross tons was sunk by a submarine, an incident confirmed this morning at Lloyds shipping, with details yet to be released.
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Bulger reprieved as execution delayed to mid June
Denver authorities granted James C. Bulger a 30 day reprieve to the week of June 18 for the killing of L F Nicodemus, delaying the hanging set earlier this week. In Chicago, four Republican presidential hopefuls opened campaign headquarters today Bishu Root Weeks Fairbanks Burton are the contenders.
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New York
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Massachusetts
Fairbanks
Indiana
Burton
Ohio
Chance for another trial of Harry Robinson before later panel
County Attorney Canning plans to retry Harry Robinson in Judge Donlan's court on June 12 with a special venire after most of the original 51 jurors have been disqualified or excused. The Murray bank holdup case previously hinged on an alleged accomplice and detectives, leaving insufficient jurors.
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Jury Discharged After Mixed Verdict In Second Trial Hope
An alibi and flat denial emerged in the affair as jurors were discharged after a split verdict. Ten favored acquittal and two for conviction, signaling a likely second trial. The extended proceedings mean jury duty will extend into next month rather than ending in June as planned.
German stance blocks Polish relief plan in Poland
London sources report Germany will not accept British conditions on feeding Poland via an American commission. No relief for Polish people is expected this year according to authoritative but unofficial German information.
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Germany
Poland
Exports in April Rise Amid Port of New York Trade
New York May 25 exports of merchandises from the port of New York in April totaled 184,751,946 dollars, up from 135,125.52 dollars a year earlier. Imports for April rose to 15,290,462 dollars, compared with 9,226,29 dollars in April 1916.
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Moton Installed as Principal of Tuskegee Institute
Maj Robert I Moton was installed as principal of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. In his installation address he pledged to continue Booker T Washington’s policy for uplifting the negro race and guide the school with the same aims as his predecessor.
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Ala
Robert I. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington
Major Moton
Washington
Fire destroys Puget Sound Iron and Steel works pattern plant
A Tacoma fire today caused about 280000 dollars in losses at the Puget Sound Iron and Steel Works pattern plant. The blaze was insured for a comparatively small amount, leaving extensive damage to machinery and buildings.
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Puget Sound Iron and Steel Works
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