President Harding Honors First American Soldier Killed in Germany
President Harding lays a wreath on the coffin of Private Joseph Wayne of Michigan at a ceremony on German soil the first American to die there, paying tribute to his sacrifice as the nation reflects on war and the fallen. The scene occurs aboard the Mayflower voyage pier and features tears from Mrs. Harding and a solemn tribute to those who served.
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Joseph Guyton
Michigan
New York
Harding
Fueral
Hoboken
Republic
Joseph Wayton
Twenty-Sixth Infantry
United States
America
President Harding
Manhattan
Academy of ‘Political Science
President Harding calls for economy in government reforms
President Harding urged drastic cuts and ruthless removal of inefficient place holders at a luncheon in New York on May 24. He said government must economize, curb inertia, and win public support through a relentless push for efficiency and a square deal with business and public opinion.
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Dectares
Business ‘Administration
New York
Harding
Academy of Political Science
Hotel Astor
Holier
Calle Taek
Ergydtons Ag
Chicago Dwellings Burn In West Twelfth Place Fire
A May fire in a crowded Chicago ghetto area began in the William Hiltstein box factory at 817 West Twelfth Place. The blaze forced 52 families from their homes as 13 buildings on West Twelfth Place and O’Brien Street burned. Firefighters worked to control the flames amid chaotic scenes near the historic fire site linked to Mrs. O’Leary’s cow incident.
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Chicago
West Twelfth Pace
Jefferson Street
Willam Hiltstein
West Twelfth Place
Biltstein
O'Brien Street
Mre
O'Leary
House Adopts Tariff To Shield Farm Market
Washington May 24 The conference report on the emergency tariff act was adopted by the house. The bill now goes to the President for signature and becomes effective for six months to protect farm product markets and stop dumping of low cost foreign goods in the United States. An agreement on a budget system for government appropriations was reached and expected to be reported to both houses for action.
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Washington
House
United States
Senate
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Flash Across Leagues
In the American League Chicago beat Washington 5 3 and Cleveland topped Philadelphia 4 2 while Detroit and New York won 6 4 over Boston. In the National League all games were postponed due to rain or other min conditions.
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Chicago
Washington
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
National League
Iltebureh
New, York
Brooklyn
Ash St. Lovin
Cinelariatt
Ty Pulladelphia
Aehington
Royston
St. Louis
Savas
ARS Chicago
Philadelph
Amendment funds added to prohibition enforcement budget
A legislative vote approved increasing the appropriation for prohibition enforcement through July 2, adding 200 100 to the Heleleney budget. Representative Volstead Minnesota noted the bureau had 700 officers unpaid due to funds issues. Chair Goad said 1 000 was already appropriated this year and the deferrals aimed to avoid further shortages.
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Woaslingegg
Representative Volstead
Top
Minnesota
Kenbmer
Mev Gonid
Budget Bureau Plan Slated In Budget Bill Conferees
Washington May 24 Conferees agreed on creating an Independent budget bureau within the Treasury department to be led by a director named by the President The director's term will be 15 years with no reappointment while the deputy director may serve for life The report will be presented to both houses at once The plan aims to reform budget administration.
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Washington
Yan Independent Budget Bureau
Leeusury Department
Lisbon Revolt Report Reaches Vigo in Portugal
A traveler report notes a revolt in Lisbon with claims the cabinet members have resigned and Machado Dos Santos proclaimed president of the new republic. The dispatch, filed from Vigo, mentions unrest spreading and political upheaval in Portugal.
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Lisbon
Madr
Vigo
Portupeale
Frisonen
Machado ‘Dos ‘Santos
British Soldiers Fight the Poles in Upper Silesia
British and German forces clash with Polish insurgents near Annaberg and Grosstein as volunteers and battalions contest strategic heights. German frontier restrictions tighten while orders move troops from the Rhineland to restore order amid tensions and deportations in Upper Silesia.
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Butte Vege
Annaberg
Upper Site
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Beuthen
Fiu
Um Site
Rhineland
Upper Silesia
Oppela
Krappliz
von Huelsen
Lelish
Upper Silesta
Germany
Coles
Upper Siesta
Upper Silesty
Volsh
Polish Bowndary
Oter-Aliedigh Commission
Peles
Grosstein
Keutlig
Hovfer
W Geran
Advicas
Free Corps
von Hloelsen
Lelehaltz
Baron Vor Plessen
Herne
Indict Chicago Union Men Over Hotel Grant Plot
Five business agents from the Carpenters, Tron Workers, Electrical, Teamsters and janitors unions were indicted by a special grand jury in Chicago for conspiring to extort money over the 7500 grant for the Sovereign hotel at 202 Kenmare Avenue. The probe stems from the Dalley legislative investigation disclosures. A separate nationwide pursuit in Oklahoma City seeks 125000 in diamonds reportedly taken from a local hotel by a man posing as a jewelry firm representative, fleeing toward a railroad station with a bellhop's delivery grip.
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Chicago
Sovereign
Kenmare Avenue
Charles Wright
Carpenters' Pion
Albert Young
Tron Workers' Union
John J. McAmtrews
Busness
Electrical Union
Mike Artery
Teamsters’ Union
Charles F. Veters
Oklahoma City
Diamonda
A.C. Klinger
St. Lonry
Saya
Klinger
Das
Tatthe
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Reports from druggists show a remedy Dr Kilmer Swamp Root helps kidney trouble. An Life Insurance examiner notes many applicants have undetected disease. Available at drug stores in two bottle sizes. Send ten cents for a sample to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton N Y. Adv.
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Kilmer
Vo Macy
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Exasperating saying on readiness and company visits
A clipped old line says two things exhaust a woman's temper preparing for guests who never arrive and complaints when guests do arrive while she is not ready.
Had Help Are You A Self Made Unit
A terse dialogue centers on self perception with a playful jab about beginnings and a spouse. The line anticlimactically notes a wife’s involvement in arranging work and hints at partnership dynamics in a domestic setting.
City revelry ends with gifts tossed to crowd
In London during peace celebrations a West End restaurant draws revelers to windows where guests shower roses and jewelry onto cheering crowds below. An elderly patron and wine doorway staff join in, tossing spoons and other items before finishing with a flourish.
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London
West End
Dog Fishing Cat Steals Catch On Madagascar Coast
A sportsman on Madagascar’s west coast watched a dog-like fishing cat emerge from the thick bush to hunt. The cat paused at the water’s edge as waves broke, then lunged and pulled a large fish from the sea. It carried the catch ashore, ate it, and resumed fishing with steady practice.
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London
Madagascar
Fguinte
Historic Foundation Reveals Crime Tale From Fifteenth Century
The Had Historic Foundation unveils a mystery linked to a crime in the fifteenth century set within an ancient Norfolk house. The narrative blends legend with history as researchers pursue clues about a hidden past and a wood related mystery.
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Norfolk
England
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