Washington busy week cuts news brief for readers
A roundup from Washington reports a flurry of actions including the Moroney emergency bill conference, immigration restriction passage, and presidentialilegal moves. It notes President Harding presenting Mme Curie items, appointing George W. Perkins Jr. as executive secretary, and other federal activity with international notes from Paris and Berlin.
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Washington
Mme. Curie
Paris
George W. Perkins, Jr
New York
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Bergdoll Mother Claims Her Lawyer Fees Not in Account
Mrs Emma C Bergdoll mother of Grover Bergdoll testified before House committees investigating the case stating she paid about 40000 dollars besides attorney fees to Samuel Ansell and other lawyers. She said Grover was confined at Governor’s Island and she wired funds including 700 dollars for transport and entertainment for others. Her expenses listed 12500 dollars for D Clarence Gibboney 5000 for Harry Weinberger 1000 for Judge Homig and 1000 for other items with the rest as fees and fines. Detectors once asked if charges were against Grover she answered Sure.
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Familly Treasury
Willé
Governor’s Island
Japan yields to Britain on Anglo Japanese treaty amendment
Washington reports Japan accepts a revision to article four of the Anglo Japanese pact. Britain would not be bound to defend Japan against unspecified powers under a general arbitration treaty. Australia New Zealand and South Africa pushed for change over the article to avoid trade friction and immigration tensions.
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Great Britain
United States
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
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Votes Against Fleet Base
Washington May 24 disarmament advocates won in the senate by blocking the naval base at Alameda California. A coalition of 19 Republicans and 21 Democrats opposed 25 Republicans and 4 Democrats ending the acceptance of a 6440 acre tract on San Francisco bay for the base and eliminating a 1.5 million dollar appropriation for preliminary development.
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Pacific
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Cal
San Francisco Bay
Riots in Alexandria kill Europeans and injure many
London dispatch reports that in Alexandria Egypt riots killed five Europeans and wounded 72 as natives attacked Greeks and other Europeans. Troops arrived to seize control while ambulances ferried the wounded and fires and looting disrupted the city.
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Two Flyers Crash In Plane Near Bloomington
In Bloomington Minnesota May 1 Robert Warfield and George Horton of Chicago were piloting their plane when it crashed near the landing field. Warfield suffered a compound knee fracture and scalp wound with possible abdomen injuries while Horton was badly bruised and lacerated. The engine failure or near-ground mishap left the spectators unsure of the cause. Both men were taken to Brokaw hospital. A hydroplane race on the Detroit river May 2 saw the Mixy Belle Isle sink after hitting a submerged object. pilot Frank Skipacasse and a passenger were rescued.
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Conference between Arland and Lloyd George in Boulogne
Paris reports no definite plan for a Boulogne meeting between Premier Arland and British Prime Minister Lloyd George this week as Briand must attend the Senate sessions on the government’s foreign policy. The London agreement on German settlement and reconstruction funds are under discussion.
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Chamber of Deputies
London
Peace Declared Between China and Germany After War
A report from Perla on May 24 states a peace between China and Germany has been declared. An agreement was needed since China was not a Versailles signatory. The accord, reached in Peking, marks an end to diplomatic war between the two nations.
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Markets Food and Live Stock Prices Report
Market listings show wheat prices for spring and winter types, along with rye, oats, and corn values. Also includes livestock quotes for cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs, with regional figures from Buffalo and surrounding markets for May 2. Values are given per hundredweight or per ton, reflecting multiple grade and quality distinctions.
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Not to Ba Daceived Mr Newrich Examining Course
An advertisement fragment touts Cuticurn baby care products with claims of soothing baths and ointment. It exaggerates ages and dates, referencing a London publication Passing Stow and a marketing pitch for Cuticurn Soap and Ointment priced at 25 cents.
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Tigers Usefully Protecting Sumatra Fauna, Says Figaro
An article cites the Maris Figaro noting Sumatra tiger protection to prevent horn poaching and protect plantations. describes tigers as strong, predatory cats with a utopian domestic role, referencing Kipling and local sentiment. The piece weaves in partial dialogue about singing and a joke about a horse race.
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Wasted. Smalloy cartoon quips on school discipline
A Care toons Magazine cartoon by Smalloy features a child declaring defiance toward handwashing before school. The humorous caption challenges routines and parental admonitions with a witty retort about not being one of the "always raising" hands.
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Shake Into Your Shoes with Allen's Foot Ease
Classic health ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease as an antiseptic powder to prevent blisters and soreness, ease corns and bunions, and make breaking in new shoes more comfortable for painful feet. It urges daily use for painless feet and happy walking.
WHY WHITEY STAYED HOME
A humorous anecdote recounts Whitey, then office boy supervisor, missing work after a binge at Coney Island. He describes a heavy meal sequence including peanuts hot dogs popcorn cracker jack and sodas, followed by candy, banana split and hot fudge sundae, until money ran out.
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New York Sun
Eskimos of Alaska Population Decline Cited in Debate
An undecided answer fades as a casual remark about a possible summer trip coexists with a note that Eskimos of Alaska are decreasing in population. The fragmentary text shows mixed topics without clear events or names.
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