McAdoo urges armament cuts at Babson Institute
Former Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo spoke at Babson Institute exercises in Wellesley Hills urging armament reduction. He warned most warship spending is wasted, praised Lloyd George, and backed Borah’s proposal for a US Britain Japan conference to reduce navies and ease tax burdens while promoting peace and civilization.
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McAdoo Visits Wellesley Hills for Babson Institute Graduation
A man traveled to Wellesley Hills to witness his son Robert H. McAdoo graduate from Babson Institute. The event marked a milestone as the family celebrated the son's achievement at the business school ceremony.
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U S and Japan begin direct talks on key issues
Washington June 15 Direct negotiations have begun between the United States and Japan to settle pending questions. The talks cover the Yap island immigration alien land and return of Shantung to China by Japan.
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Negotiations Between Shidehara and Hughes on Shantung and Yap
Baron Shidehara and Secretary Hughes conduct talks to internationalize cable privileges on Yap and settle immigration by halting Japanese labor migration with protections for Japanese property. Japan to return Shantung to China without European tribunal reference, and evacuation steps begin with 3000 to 3500 troops as China provides town guards.
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England Says France Is Not Helping in Silesia
London reports Britain delivered to France through Lord Hardinge a note citing continued France non cooperation in restoring order in Silesia. The plebiscite zone clearance work is at a standstill and the situation grows markedly more serious.
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Educator Crackers Ad at Cambridge Store
An advertisement offers cracked crackers for sale by Johnson Educator Food Co at 90 Sidney Street Cambridge. Cracker price listed as 1 2 bushel baskets containing 20 pounds for 3.00 with daily sold quantities.
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Office Bubbler Replaced by Cups in Clean Office Move
The girls opposed using the office bubbler calling it dangerous, deeming the common office glass unclean. Paper cups were installed, praised as easier and cleaner, with the bookkeeper noting it gives a real drink and improves office tone as the boss concedes. At lunch, girls and clerks used sodas and water.
Screen Gossip Links Young Actor to Drew Barrymore Rankin Line
A juvenile screen actor stands as the youngest member of Americas largest group of stage stars. He shares blood and marriage ties with the Drew Barrymore Rankin family as Phyllis Rankin and Harry Davenport, both seasoned performers, are his parents.
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Wedding Bells Again on the Coast
Kathleen O Connor becomes Mrs Lynn Reynolds in a coast matrimonial bulletin. Mr Reynolds a Fox director met Miss O Connor while she acted opposite Tom Mix.
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Madame Olga Petrova Sails From Spain to New York
Madame Olga Petrova, who traveled abroad in April for a vacation, departs Spain today for New York City aboard a charter vessel. The return will mark another leg in the famed dancer's international itinerary and press attention.
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Eddie Sutherland and Mae McAvoy Chummy In Sight of Colleen Moore
Eddie Sutherland nephew of Thomas Meighan and Mae McAvoy share close company as Colleen Moore is reportedly enjoying the social scene amid film colony circles.
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Divorce Suit Between Lincoln and Lincoln Sparks Debate
Mrs. Sadie Lincoln has filed a divorce suit against Elmo Lincoln, the serial film actor known on the West Coast. The case highlights the unusual clash between a New York millionaire claimant and a Hollywood star, with specifics about the custody and property questions yet to be resolved.
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New Pictures at the Local Theaters
Holmes Herbert and Pedro de Cordoba star with Alice Joyce in The Inner Chamber. Charlie Ray announces Two Minutes to Go, a college football story, likely new release.
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Counterfeiting arrest linked to hotel employee
Acting Chief John McGrath of the Secret Service and Agent C. K. Langham report a major arrest of John Christopulos, a Boylston street hotel employee. Found were plates and paraphernalia for raising bank notes, plus letters tying him to a counterfeiting gang elsewhere.
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Labor Federation calls to shift war power to people
Denver June 15 Organised labor would require a constitutional amendment to transfer the power to declare war from Congress to the people if a resolution adopted by the American Federation of Labor convention passes.
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Convention of the American Federation of Labor
War Referendum Proposal Sparks Labor Backing in Texas
A resolution by S H Gardner of the Central Labor Union in Cleburne Texas urges a majority vote on declaring war and compels those voting in favor to actively prosecute it. It asks the Federation’s Legislative committee to push a war referendum constitutional amendment if adopted, while another resolution calls railroad executives to aid recognized railroad unions in securing favorable legislation.
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Cleburne
Texas
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Resolutions Call for Government Rail Systems and Beer Reform
A group of delegates pushes for government ownership of US transportation and railroads, seeking unified operation by government. Another resolution backs modification of the Volstead Act to permit wholesome beer and a proposal to submit prohibition to a popular vote.
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Farewell on the Mauretania Stretches Shipboard Goodbye
In New York on June 15, a crowd blocked the gangplank as a couple hugged and kissed during a long farewell aboard the Mauretania. A steward politely urged them to move, but the woman insisted the man was her husband. Applause followed the slow departure and comments from onlookers and a theatre manager.
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Ford case evidence closed as hearings near end
Washington June 15 The Senate committee in the Ford Newberry contest denied requests to hear further evidence. Judge Murfin, defending Senator Newberry, offered no testimony after Alfred Lucking announced the last witness had testified, signaling a practical end to trial stages of the case.
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