Baron's Mistress Dies in Suspected Suicide in Mayfair
London reports a dramatic inquest into the death of Gertrude Delini, known as The Little Lady, tied to Sir Homer Gordon. He admitted a seven year infatuation and support, but said she drank heavily recently. Coroner ruled death by own action amid unsound mind.
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Homer Gordon
Gertrude Dellow
Beccause
Pur Homer
Sir Homer
Tramer
Jiary
Homer
Frost
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Ffer
Uberalite
Railroad Labor Bill to be Voted On Today
Washington Feb 26 AP. Debate centers on Watson Parker railroad labor bill in temporary measures. Amendments seek to ensure Interstate Commerce Commission rate regulation remains unchanged. Public interest safeguards urged amid wage agreement talks affecting rate increases.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Collector Conversation Reflected in Quiet Farewell
A wary dialogue about possessions hints at letting go of items that no longer matter. The narrator notes the ease of ending a burden by parting with what a collector values, while recognizing the sadness in such relinquishment and the possibility of finding peace beyond attachment.
Blue Danube Rules Tyrol Penalty Set On Charleston Step
In Vienna on February 26 AP reports Tyrolean resorts Kufstein and Woergl have banned the Charleston dance along with modern dances for Viennese visitors. Violators face heavy fines under Austrian authorities stricter social behavior rules.
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Blue Danube
Tyrol
Vienna
Austria
Tryal
Kufstein
Woergel
Yankee Dwisson Reunion To Be Held In Washington
A large Connecticut and New England delegation is expected at the second annual dinner of the D Club in Washington. U S presidents governors and distinguished guests have been invited. Maj Gen Clarence Edwards of the Yankee Division may attend from Boston. The Wardman Park hotel hosts the 7 pm event next Tuesday with entertainment and the veterans’ reunion. Stubby the Yankee mascot may be the guest of honor. Conroy, secretary of the club, is Census Committee clerk.
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Washington
Connecticut
New England
J. Robert Connor
New Britain
United States
New Ringland
Clarence KR. Edwards
Boston
Masy
Wardman Park
Conroy
Stubby
President Coolidge
Hart Fenn
Wethersfield
Deportable Aliens in U S Reach 1940s Levels
Washington Feb 28 CAP The smuggling of aliens into the United States has risen despite tighter patrols and more arrests. Public charges show 940 deportation cases in jails or institutions as testimony before a House committee disclosed. Commissioner General Hull warned the bureau may close the year with a deficit of 250000 dollars despite suspending deportations for months.
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General Hull
Immigration Bureau
Hull
Craven and wife sail for Bermuda from Montreal
The Earl and Countess Craven departed Montreal on February 26 aboard the Canadian Flyer to call on the ship for their Bermuda home.
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Craven and Wife Sail
Montreal
Que
Craven
Mallfax
Bermuda
Boundary dispute between Poland and Lithuania heats League talks
Lithuania protests Polish frontier action as a new invasion of Lithuanian territory. Poland denies regular troops were involved and blames Lithuania for initiating the disturbance. Officials at the League of Nations move to mediate with Italy’s Vittorio Sato la and Japan’s Ishii guiding talks.
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Greece
League of Nations
Turkey
Baltic
League
Lithuania
Poland
Ory Engdge
Gigli Plans to Sing in Detroit After Threats
Beniamino Gigli, Metropolitan tenor, who left Detroit under guard after threats, plans to return in early March. Detroit officials urged immediate return to refute claims Italians are cowards, while Gigli said he has recovered and will sing at the Metropolitan Opera house, staying until May.
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New York
Beniamino Gigli
Metropolitan Ten
Detroit
Isabel Hurst
Gigli
John Atkinson
City of
Henry Ward
Music Association
Italiens
Gighi
Metropolitan Opera House
Estate sale price set at 85000 for Long Shore area
Westport reports filings in the town clerk office showing Frederick E. Lewis of Long Shore farm in Saugatuck bought the neighboring Agch estate for 85000. The 20 acre tract across the Saugatuck river includes farm land and a residence once associated with James K Polke and Admiral Schley. No firm fortification details available though locals speculate Lewis aims to expand his holdings.
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Westport
Frederick E. Lewis
Long Shore Farm
Agch
Saugatuck
Lewis
Joseph
Carrie Asch
James K. Polke
President Polke
Admiral Schley
Fire at Capitol Damages Minor Sighting of Wing
Fire broke out on the south wing of the Capitol building in Washington today. It was discovered early and controlled by firefighters, causing little damage. The blaze started near the House chamber area, a public restaurant serving many House members was involved but no major harm occurred.
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Washington
Capitol
Countess Vera Cathcart Stirs Movie World Again
New York February 26. Vera Countess of Cathcart faces organized opposition from a film exhibitors group representing fifteen thousand theaters. They vow to resist her debut in films citing publicity around a controversial party. T. F. Woodhall, head of the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America, warns producers the industry will oppose the countess’s entrance.
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New York
Bart Carrel
Aristocrats Urged to Lead or Step Aside in Germany
Berlin February 26 A German aristocrat Baron von Rheinben urges the aristocracy to quit sulking and take leadership in the new Germany or remain out of politics while others work. He warns many nobles keep to estates while more active peers support the republic and warns against returning to monarchy. He calls for courage and clarity from nobles to shape Germany under any government.
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Berlin
Germany
Baron Rochus von Frheinbaden
Reichstag
Stresemann
German Republic
Baron von Rheinbaden
Baron von Rheinben
Zig
von Rheinbaben
von Rhein-~baden
Andea
Wea
Tha ‘Ofen
Fesami
Bransfort
French
Caimbetta
France
Msmarek
Natonal
Reich
Armcrac
Deputies Delay and Rally as Locarno Pact Debated
Paris February 20 AP The Chamber of Deputies adjourned without ratifying the Locarno treaty though Briand delivered a long speech urging a peace security pact. He framed the pact as a beginning toward European finance and pacification, while opponents warned of German strategy. Vote expected tomorrow morning.
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Chamber of Deputies
Locarno
Ova Uon
Briand
Jeff
Governmnt
M. Briand
Europe
Organization of Europe
Nance
Austen Chamberlain
Great Britain
France
England
Berlin
M. Briana
Germany
Denny Barthelmy
Hoe
Foratan
Stresemann
Barthelmy
English Reject Evening Clothes Dine In Reduced Formal Wear
London fashion leaders wrestle with reintroducing evening attire as clubs enforce rules requiring men to wear evening dress in dining rooms. War disrupted prewar standards, and shirtmakers and tailors struggle to entice men back to formal wear amid a shift to soft collars, cuffs, and lounge suits.
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London
Democracy Versus Aristocracy in German Unification Debate
A Berlin text analyzes the clash between aristocratic forces and democratic ideals during Germany's unification. It condemns timidity in declaring convictions and warns the nation against reverting to rear-guard traditionalism as a new battle for unity unfolds.
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