Secrecy marks Martens deportation hearing at Ellis Island
Secrecy marked the continuation of the deportation hearing for Ludwig C A Martens unrecognized Soviet ambassador to the United States at Ellis Island. The session followed Hoover announcing an agreement to withhold publication until the close of the proceedings and produced some very convincing evidence, with a Monday end anticipated.
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Ellis Island
Ludwig Co. A. K. Martens
United States
Soviet Russia
Hoover
John J Healy Leads National Fire Chiefs Association
Fire Chief John J Healy of Denver Colorado was unanimously elected president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs at the convention's close Chief Frank Reynolds of Augusta rose to first vice president Atlanta Georgia was chosen as next year's meeting site.
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Toronto
John J. Healy
Denver
Colo
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Frank Reynolds
Augusta
Atlanta
Louise Glaum Endorses Oatmeal Skin Cure with Derwillo
Advert says actress Louise Glaum promotes a skin regimen using oatmeal and Derwillo to achieve rosy white complexions and reduce flaws. It claims safe, hair-free results, money-back guarantees, and notes many actresses use the product. recipe outlines mixing oatmeal in a cheesecloth bag with Derwillo and cold cream for cleansing.
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New York
Louise Glaum
J. Parker Reed, Jr
Liska
Derwille
Boston
Vicinity
Customs Workers Retained At Port
Rejoicing among customs staff as Collector Edmund Billings wins a fight for his men. Twelve of the oldest workers are spared compulsory retirement under the civil service retirement act provisions.
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United States Customs Force
Edmund Billings
Boston Customs Retirement Battle Protects 12 Senior Clerks
Treasury act allows 70 plus customs workers with 15 years service to retire on pension, with graded annuities up to 720. Collector Billings argued for retention, securing two-year extensions for 12 men including a 92-year-old, all under Civil Service review. They had low salaries and mortgage debts, some facing hardship if forced out without adequate annuities. The decision preserves their jobs as they prepare for potential retirement.
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Congress
Customs Branch
Secretary of the Treasury
Civil Service Commission
Boston
Department
Washington
Boston Customs Force
Edmund Billings
Port Hunter Hull Bought by Boston Investors
William T. A. Fitzgerald, acting for Boston businessmen, bought the hull of the wrecked Port Hunter lying off Vineyard Haven. Salvage plans target machinery and metal with negotiations possible to speed recovery or a cash settlement with the French High Commission. The hull, sunk November 2, 1918, previously led to an Army investigation and confiscation of local property.
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William T. A. Fitzgerald
Boston
Port Hunter
Vineyard Haven
Lloyds
Ship Construction and Trading Company of
Stonington, Conn
Fitzgerald
United States
National G A R Encampment Dates Set for Indianapolis
Columbus Ohio July 29 Sept 1925 set as the national encampment dates for the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in Indianapolis this year.
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Columbus
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Indianapolis
Italians and Greeks Disagree on Treaty
Paris July 29 The dispute between the Italian and Greek governments over the Turkish treaty centers on the occupation of Asia Minor. Italy says Greek forces already occupy Smyrna region well beyond treaty allowances, blocking confirmation of the earlier deal on the Dodecanese Islands in exchange for concessions in Asia Minor.
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Paris
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Dodecanese Islands
Italy
Greece
Industrial activity curtailed in July by lower demand
The Federal Reserve Board reports widespread curtailment of industrial activity in July due to lower demand, canceled orders, and readjustment. Production continued on old orders in some districts, while unemployment rose and transportation bottlenecks strained credit. Livestock and grain outlook remained favorable in parts. raw wool and leather sectors grew weaker with reduced inquiries and cancellations.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Boston
New England
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