News Review of Current Events by Edward W. Pickard
A synthesis of international diplomacy and domestic issues. Britain and France outline the likely response to Germany on the Europe security pact, with Italy Belgium and Japan awaiting the text before Berlin. Debates over colonial rights, League entry, and Article 16 shape a complex prewar alignment. Domestic notes cover American grain forecasts, Morocco operations, and political moves in New York and Washington.
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Germany
Europe
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Belgium
Japan
Berlin
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France
Poland
Russia
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Rome
de’ Martino
Washington
Kemal Pasha Divorces Wife and Pushes Turkish Dress Reform
Mestarna Kemal Pasha, leader of Turkey, divorces Nils wife Tlathe Tlugouta, a noted Turkish feminist. He simultaneously sues a presidential decree to abolish old regulations, eroding the dress code for Turkish women.
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Mrs Morgan Dies After Sleep Sickness at Glen Cove
New York reporter notes Mrs J P Morgan wife of the banker died at her Glen Cove home after a two month illness from encephalitis a form of sleeping sickness. Death followed heart collapse induced by indigestion while husband Mr Morgan was in Manhattan. he reached Glen Cove three hours later. She had been in a coma over nine weeks and fed artificially. The Morgans wed 35 years ago and have two sons and two daughters, with Boston family ties.
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J. P. Morgan
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Duchess Fights Annullment suit in Paris court
London's court scene centers on the duchess of Manchester defending a divorce action filed by the duke to annul their marriage. The duchess, born Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati, Ohio, inherited a 10 million estate from her father Eugene Zimmerman after their 1900 marriage.
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Duchess of Manchester
Duke of Manchester
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Helena Zimmerman
Cinchiniti
Ohio
Nice
France
Paris
Eugene Zimmeriuun
Cinderella romance ends as adoption is void in New York
Mary Spas, daughter of Bohemian migrants from Astoria, rose to New York life only to have her adoption by Edward V. Browning declared null and void by Surrogate Daniel Noble. Mary left court with her parents and Mr Browning amid polite chat. rumors of a marriage were denied.
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Kentucky Woman New Head of Eastern Star Toronto
In a unanimous vote Mrs. Clara L. Henrieh of Covington Kentucky was elected most Worshipful grand matron of the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for the next three years. Other elected included Most Worshipful grand patron J Ernest Teate of Cleveland Ohio. Right Worshipful grand secretary re elected Mrs Minnie K Keyes of Washington BC. Right Worshipful grand conductress Mrs Amalln Hueh of Chicago.
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Kentucky
Eastern Star Toronto
Clara L. Henrieh
Covington
Order of the Eastern Star
J. Ernest Teate
Cleveland
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Keyes
Waslington
Amalln Hueh
Chicago
Chapman Gang Slays Two Betrayers Near Muncie
In Muncie Indiana Gerald Chapman the famed robber and murderer and gang member with accomplice George Anderson shot dead two betrayers, Ben Hance and his wife, at a tavern near Ave Dilles southwest of Muncie after months on the run. Police say the killers claimed others behind the betrayal and provided scant details of the motive.
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Dutch Anderson
Phillipe Oil Co Sold to Standard for 20 Million
Semi official word in Tules Oklahoma claims Philippe Oil Co sold to Dixie Oil, a Standard Oil subsidiary. Reported price around 20 million with cash and deferred payments. one report cites 80 million. Details remain unconfirmed and vary by source.
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Haven
Two Given Ten to Fifty Years For Pickford Plot
Court verdicts in Los Angeles followed a San Quentin sentence and an artful conspiracy case. Jurors sentenced two defendants to ten to fifty years while one was acquitted. remaining details show a complex trial involving multiple parties in a Mary Mektoru matter.
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New York Refund to Estate of William Gi Nocketaller
In New York state the estate of William Gi Nocketaller will receive a tax reimbursement of 327,804 dollars. The payment covers taxes paid on property, with similar refunds issued in other states.
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New York State
William “Gi Nocketaller
Bandite Get $87,478 Pay Rolt Wharpey
Five robbers held up the Winni Street Railway Company in broad daylight and escaped with about 87 thousand dollars. Police report the incident occurred on Main Street as workers desisted. Investigators seek masked suspects described as five men, last seen fleeing north.
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President Coolidge Visits Father in Plymouth Vermont
President Calvin Coolidge, after an all day drive through a snowstorm, arrives at his father Col. John Coolidge’s home in Plymouth Vermont to spend a few days. He visits the grave of Calvin Jr. with his wife, then stops at Camp Devens where their son John, a corporal, is stationed and greeted by Gen. Malvern Burnham. Mrs Coolidge jokes about a short military career.
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Scott Divorce Case Ends Denials Amid Cruelty Claims
Alpena Mich district court halted closing arguments in the Scott divorce case. Judge Frank Emerick gave 20 days to submit a written brief. Irvine S Canfield argued for Scott that cruelty grounds exist. Mrs Scott’s counsel denied all allegations. Names of congressmen and wives cited with connections to drinking parties appeared in testimony.
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Governors urge pardon for Indiana ex governor Warren McCray
Governors from 44 states, seven jurors, and 80 bankers joined with other officials in urging Attorney General Sargent to recommend a pardon for Warren T. McCray, former governor of Indiana, whose long service record is noted.
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Reading Mass Riot Ends as Troops Quell Klansmen Clash
A mob clash in Reading, mass injures dozens as Klansmen and anti Klansmen fight with rocks, clubs, tear gas and bombs. Strong troopers arrive to break up the confrontation ending the riot that began at a Klansmen meeting.
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Petain to Lead French Army in Paris Command
Fragmentary text indicates Marshal Petain to head French forces in or near Paris with potential deployment to Morocco. References to 200,000 men and supreme command suggest plans or rumors about senior leadership and global deployment during a period of military restructuring.
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French Troops Drive Druses From Inieda Syria
Muddled text reports French troops driving Druses from a Syrian area amid bombing and attacks on villages. Noncombatant Druse flee to escape violence as tensions rise in the region.
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Indiana G O P Meets West Baden Primary Plans
The Indiana GOP outlines municipal and territorial primaries to set the field. Senator Watson aims to defend his senior seat in the state’s political contest, with party leaders signaling a center stance and readiness for coming elections.
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Loan to Europe Sparked by American Song Controversy
A jumble of phrases references a $100,600,000 loan linked to Europe and an American figure J. Hamilton Lewis, a former U.S. Senator, amid unclear connections and timing. Details are fragmented and partially unreadable.
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Europe
New York
J. Hamilton Lewis
United States
Two Italian Aviators Killed at the Beach
Two Italian aviators were killed when their aircraft crashed and burned near the beach at Oakland near Rome. A mechanic was also reported killed in the incident, with the engine and wreckage described as ignited.
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Fragmentary brainpan fiction echoes in a stray diary
A garbled transmission of partial phrases hints at a character named Mr Blank and a railroad worker. The text mentions scientists, a patient, diets, and routines, but the passage is largely incomprehensible and offers no clear event or outcome.
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