Locarno pact yields gradual easing of European tensions
The Locarno agreements bring a measured settlement among Allied and German ministers, easing Poland's demands and stabilizing the Rhine frontier. Germany is to be readmitted to Europe’s power circle, with arbitration treaties backed by the League and a potential for colonial mandates, while France safeguards eastern allies and Britain and Italy guarantee regional frontiers.
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Locarno
Switzerland
Poland
Germany
League of Nations
League
France
Tiese
League Council
Great Britain
Italy
Rhine
Cologne
Rhineland
Saar
Count Perchal
von Hindenburg
Precier Mussolini
Locarmo
Brethe
Diamond Smuggling Ring Busted at New York Pier
Customs agents trapped two men in a scheme involving 30 unset diamonds valued at 15000 dollars. Arraigned on smuggling charges, the pair allegedly coordinated with steamship staff and jewelers through a Leaden Maiden Lane broker. Marcelle Jean and Lot Baird were linked to a planned delivery at a pier phone booth rendezvous.
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New York
Jenn
Marcelle Jean
DeGrisse
Lot Baird
Maiden Lane
Jean
Band
Duel Ends in Death Over Missing Razor in New York Rooming House
William Walters twenty six and Edwin Castellemes twenty five fought a duel for a razor at 245 Went Ninety-fifth street. Walters died from throat wounds. Castellemes was hospitalized in critical condition. The men were roommates and had been friends. motive unclear. Police and doctor records note both sustained slash injuries and the single razor was recovered.
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New York
William Walters
Edwin Caastellemes
No. 245
Ninety-fifth Street
Casteflemes
Walters
Castellemes
Wiliam Smith
West One Bundredth Street
Kenny
Knickerbocker Hospital
Twice Robbed He Gives Embezzler New Chance
Gustave Koerner, victim of embezzlement twice before, plans to forgive H. J. Borgmann, a 31 year old cashier at the National Refrigerator Company. Borgmann confessed stealing 2500 dollars and asked for a chance to repay. Koerner recalls a prior loss of 20000 by another employee and declines to make an example of Borgmann.
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St Louis
Gustave Kuerner
H. J. Borgmann
National Refrigerator Company
Koerner
Ciones
the Molive
Jim
Borgmann
Boy Escapes Jail in Barrel of Ashes
Arthur Goodin seventeen of Henrietta held on a grand larceny charge escaped from Okmulgee county jail by hiding in a large ash barrel atop the county courthouse. The barrel was moved to the city grounds where it was dumped and Goodin crawled out and fled across the field.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Arthur Goodin
Henrietta
Gordin
Starves for 70 Days Starts Lecture Tour
Budapest reports Bela Viesey, who lived 70 days without food and tea daily, began a lecture and propaganda tour aiming to recruit followers to his sect.
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Budapest
Bela Viesey
Insane Fram Radio Suspect Insanity Ruling
Hodlo claimed an insanity plea after Mrs Mamie Bedelne of Correctionville Iowa was sent to Cherokee State Hospital for insanity by a commission. Bedelne believed enemies used a radio to block her from finding work.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Giant Hailstorm Ravages Starletvath in Tygo Slavia
Reports describe a cyclone that struck Starletvath killing two people and wounding sixty as giant hailstones pounded Belgrade area. Winds tore through Buat plain, uprooting trees and severing communications, with damage estimated in the thousands.
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Tygo-Slavia
Starletvath
Buat
Dant
Gela
Favorite Stories About Scots Sense of Humor
A humorous monologue on Scottish thrift and wit. The writer recalls jokes about Scots in business and humor, including a Punch conundrum and a pub scene where a Scotchman grabs a brandy glass with a vice grip, explaining his parsimony and keen humor.
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Lling
London Punch
Sea Sf
Bones
Edinburgh
Warranted to Keep in a Cold Climate tale of Irving and Nan Sen
Brown Stoker recalls Sir Henry Irving’s intolerance for distractions during a London engagement when Arctic explorer Nan Sen was seen in the royal box. The moment sparked a flurry backstage as the star faced a rival attention and a furious femme fatale.
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Brown Stoker
Sir Henry Irving
Sir Henry
London
Nanseng
Stoker
Nane
Sen
Irving
Experiment Determines Brand Of Tobacco By Robber
A blurred crime scene recounts a robber testing two tobacco brands by offering a test to a negro worker named Henry. Henry reports one gummed his mouth while the other lasted longer, revealing the robber’s method to compare product irritants during the staging of the crime.
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Blythe
Wright
Washington
Henry
Strekter
Bride Plans and Wages Questioned in Savannah Marriage
A Savannah wedding tale follows a prudent bride who saves wages for four months before her ceremony. After the nuptials she seeks her mistress to manage the fund, while the groom questions the plan and a colorfully cautious exchange unfolds about trust and honeymoon needs.
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Indy
Mandy
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