Armed mobs loot Hankow as Bolshevik unrest surges
Reuters and AP reports from Hankow describe rampant looting and arson amid land seizures in Honan and Hunan. Foreigners face danger as Russian influence grows. ships are readied for evacuation while Chiang Kai-shek opposes extremists. Dispatches note 86 warships in Hankow and planned naval movements.
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Americana
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Reuter
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Moscow
Foreign Office
Japanese Decline to Oust Hunted Official
London April 15 AP A Peking dispatch reports Marshal Chang Tse Lin asked Japan to evict General Li King Lin from the Tientsin concession. Li Ching Lin seeks shelter there amid Northern suspicions. Yoshizawa cannot arrest Li but may urge withdrawal. General Yi sails on Changan Maru to Kobe as tensions rise.
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Peking
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Marschal Chang Tse-Lin
Northern Alliance
Yoshizawa
Li King-Lin
Chine
Tientsin
Li Ching-Lin
Kobe
Vieach
Hushizawa
Rear Admiral Bullard Says China Rumors Dont Endanger U S
Rear Admiral W I G Bullard, retired and now chairman of the radio commission, told reporters in Washington on April 15 that American lives in China are in little danger. He said Marines are not needed for defense of property but warned that attacks on Americans would come via London where censorship is applied.
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Washington
W. i. G. Bullard
Radio Commission
Coollege
China
Iat
United States
Cantonese Resolve to Oust Radicals in Nationalist Turmoil
Reports from Canton and Hankow show a split between Moderate and Radical factions as Chiang Kai-shek faces protests over Nanking disorders. Cantonese troops pledge support for Chiang while 90,000 Shanghai workers strike against labor raids. Chen Chien defends Nationalist authority and calls for inquiry into violence and foreign bombardments.
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Feng Yu-Halang
Raitling Isher
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Nanking
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Chungking
Szechwan
Sun Yat-Sen
United States
Cincinnati
Preble
Noa
Yangtse
Pukow
Pengpn
Anhwei
Nants
Nanking conference splits Cantonese factions amid danger of armed clash
The Nanking talks cleave the Cantonese into moderates led by Chiang Kai-Shek and an extremist faction harboring a rival government in Canton. Foreigner outrages in Nanking on March 24 included deaths of an American and three Britons, looting of consulates, and threats of bombardment. Powers demanded punishment, apologies, safeguards, and full reparations.
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United States
Socony Hil
Nanking
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Pane
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Chiang
Yangtse
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Nanking University
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Japan
Italy
U S School Books Blamed For China War
New York April 15 AP American school books in an anti British tone aided Communist propaganda to stir chaos in China the Earl of Denbigh of London said. He argued Bolsheviks can target Britain by fueling discontent and harming foreign trade. Lady Denbigh previously Helen Emmet of New York confirmed the remarks and pointed to Washington connections.
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New York
Com
Cabinet discord on China question denied at capital
Washington April 15 AP President Coolidge demands cabinet discipline and says no department head may dictate to another. Kellogg leads China policy with cabinet approval and no resignation expected. Hoover not slated to head State if Kellogg resigns amid rumors on China policy.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Kellogg
Nanking
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Kellouz
Polish press attacks loan plan amid government rifts
War saw April 15 AP report severe criticism of a Polish government loan negotiation with American interests. Opponents including former Premier Grabski accuse American board representation of harming Poland's prestige and allege hidden German money. Finance Minister Czechowicz and Vice Premier Hartel deny German behind the loan. Cabinet unity is doubtful and President Moscicki opposes some terms. Economists say difficulties seem temporary and an agreement may be reached.
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Hartel
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Moscieki
Chinese situation is hopeful, Dr Wade says
Dr R J Wade executive secretary of the World Service commission of the Methodist Episcopal church says there is no need for discouragement over China. Missionary work has not failed and the church is not withdrawing missionaries in large numbers. In north China annual conference 45 of district superintendents are native Chinese. Missionaries are being withdrawn to safety per consular requests.
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China
R. J. Wade
World Service Commission
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Tony
Methodist Church
North China
Wade
Pain's Fireworks Firm Fails in Bankruptcy Filing
On April 11, Pain's Fireworks, an old time firm known for large pyrotechnic displays, filed for involuntary bankruptcy. Three employees alleged unpaid wares. the petition notes the company's inability to meet obligations. The firm, famed for Manhattan Beach exhibitions, suffered as interest in the Fourth waned.
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New York
Pain's Fireworks
Tae
America
Manhattan Beach
State Police Raid Stratfield Road Home
State Police from Westport barracks and Sgt Frank Virelli raided George Keating’s Stratfield Road Fairfield home with a search warrant and seized between three and four gallons of liquor. Keating is held on bonds of 600 dollars on a charge of keeping liquor for sale. Rev Henry E Kelly directed a seven word Seven Last Words service at Clinton Avenue Episcopal church yesterday afternoon with many children at the 9 am service. NEW YORK An order by WH Ham Childs forbids restaurant employees to smoke in any part of restaurants even after leaving work as a stance against vices though it notes willingness to accept nicotine sold at desks and patrons may smoke.
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Bolshe“wik Advigers
Stankow
Mantas
Hankow
Shanghai
Waramen
American Chamber of Commerce
George Keating
Stratfield Road
Fairfield
Westport Barracks
Frank Virelli
New York
Whham Childs
St George's Church Hosts Three Hour Service
About 100 persons attended the three hour service at St George's Church in a community gathering lasting several hours.
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ST. George’s Church
St. George’s
Clan Campbell Attends Yonkers Ceremonies
Clan Campbell officers and degree team traveled to Yonkers New York with over 100 local men to participate in the Westchester gathering of clans as guests of Clan McGregor. The team performed initiatory work and exhibited degree practice during the event aboard large buses.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Westchester County
McGregor
Hotel visit on hair cutting bill discussed in assembly
The Stratfish hotel hosted Mrs. Mary Hall of Shelton and a man who discussed a pending General Assembly measure. They advocate a law to prevent a woman's hair from being cut by a male barber. The bill is in committee with a hearing held and a report due next week.
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Mary Hall
Shelton
General Assembly
Rescue drop by plane replaces gun in sea evacuations
In an offshore rescue test a plane dropped a lifeline aboard a Coast Guard cutter after an Army pilot hauled a line 4,090 feet from shore. The demonstration showed the improved method for securing rescue lines without gunfire and illustrated the limits of gun ranges.
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Coast Guard
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