World News Roundup: Debts, War Notes and Global Tensions
A sweeping digest notes Germany vows no default on prewar debts while Greece moves to seize Constantinople and France discusses Rhineland separation. Britain and the US clash over inter allied debt policy as labor unrest and rail strikes threaten Europe and coordinated action. Reports cover arson, floods, and wartime aviation milestones, with political shifts in Oklahoma City and Missouri and overseas tensions from Hong Kong to London.
Missouri Pacific Wreck Kills 37 in Missouri
The Missouri Pacific wreck near Sulphur Springs Missouri killed 37 and injured about 137 after train No. 4 failed to heed a block signal. Engineer Matt Glenn of St Louis died jumping from his cab. fireman Edward Tinsley was severely injured. Robbers looted the scene as ghouls preyed on the dead and dying.
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New Alien Law A Barrier in Immigration Quotas
Washington reports that the 3 percent immigration limit effectively blocks large waves from Southern and Eastern Europe. Secretary Davis notes quotas are strained as Northern and Western Europe underfill while Southern and Eastern races meet America’s annual admission cap.
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Chicago Elevated and Surface Transit Restored After Strike
Chicago transit resumed on the elevated lines with old crews and surface cars soon afterward. Workers for both companies voted almost two to one to end the six day strike and approve union-peers agreements. Conductors and motormen approved a 12 percent wage cut by 7 696 to 4 119.
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Three Women Lash a Man in Mexia Barber Shop Incident
In Mexia Texas three women who run a barber shop drew a man acquaintance out of town and whipped him with a horsewhip over alleged slanderous remarks. They were fined in court.
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Hellmich Confirmed as Missouri Internal Revenue Collector
The senate has confirmed Arnold J. Hellmich for the post of collector of internal revenue for Missouri's First district. The confirmation marks his official approval to oversee federal tax collection in the region.
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