Gandhi Leads London Round Table on Indian Self Rule
Gandhi dominates the London round table on India's status, warning that risks may outweigh hopes but seeking a clear path to self government. He calls for a flexible partnership with Britain, while Conservatives press for a firm stance and swift decision. Meanwhile US and British economic and labor discussions focus on unemployment relief and tariff policy amid political tensions.
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Gandhi
India
Rawatma Gandal
James Palace
London
Lord Sankey
Federal Structures Committee
Mahatma
All-India
Congress
Gritich
Great Britain
House of Commons
Round Table
Alond
Committee mobilizes leading citizens for winter relief effort
Dr. Eliot Wadsworth will chair a large committee of distinguished men and women to organize decorations for the coming winter distress relief. Members include William Green of the AFL, John Barton Payne of the Red Cross, Matthew Sloan of the New York Edison Co, Silas Strawn of the US Chamber, and notable figures from cities nationwide.
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Gifford
Eliot Wadsworth
Anssessmal
The
Treasury
Red Cross
Washington
Grand Rapids
Mich
James Drain
Spokane
Wash
John W. Davia
Institute
John E. Edgerton
Lebanon
Silver
Cleveland
Ohio
John F.sippel
George Stenn
New York City
Robert EB. Speer
L. J. Taber
Columbus
George FE. Vincent
Greenwich
Conn
William Allen White
Emporio
Kan
Pershing Spends Birthday in Lincoln on Rest Break
General John J. Pershing visited Lincoln Nebraska to celebrate his seventy list birthday with sister Miss May Pershing and son Warren. He plans a three week stay to rest from duties as head of the American managements commission and avoided public appearances while chatting daily with old friends. He told reporters there is nothing vitally wrong with the country and warned against the view that the nation is on the rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
Lincoln
Neb
Miss May Pershing
Warren
American Managments Commission
Rome
Missing travelers found alive after Pacific crossing
The story notes Don Moyle and J A Allen who left Tokyo nine days earlier were found alive on an island off Kamchatka. A separate item reports a plane crash in Oakland killing a pilot, plus a navy plane crash near Belize with casualties. Wreckage linked to Parker Cramer and Oliver Pacquette's flight to Copenhagen was recovered, while Kody Johannsen and Viega remain missing after their Portugal to New York voyage vanished off Nova Scotia.
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Don Moyle
J. A. Allen
Tokyo
Pacific
Kamchatka
Oakland
Calif
Belize
Kuing
Sheffied
Parker Cramer
Oliver Pacquette
Copenhagen
Kody
Johanssen
Viega
Portugal
New York
Nova Scotia
British Economy Bill Passes Commons With Large Margin
In the House of Commons the economy bill received second reading and was approved by 310 to 25 percent for the government. The bill authorizes use of orders to achieve savings of 20 million dollars in administrative expenditures as part of government efforts.
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House of Commona
Byrd Planned South Pole Expedition Preparations
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd was appointed in Houston to lead another South Pole expedition. He said detailed preparations are made but he will delay announcing plans due to ongoing scientific work. He noted no public fundraising, relying on private contributions from friends.
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Richard KE Byrd
Hooston
South Pole
Death toll from Felize hurricane tops fourteen hundred
Reports from Felize British Honduras say the storm may have killed about 1400 people, nearly ten percent of the population. Many victims were burned on large pyres to avoid pestilence while others were swept to sea. Relief efforts were organized by Honduran authorities, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and nearby American forces.
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Felize
British Honduras
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Last Grand Army of the Republic Encampment Held in Des Moines
Nearly 2000 veterans gathered for the sixty fifth and possibly final Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Des Moines. They were cared for and many marched part of the parade route while most enjoyed reminiscences from armchairs.
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Carcely
Grand Army of the Republic
Des Moines
Quito
Hurley delays Philippines trip to push independence talks
Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley postpones his departure to the United States for one week to continue work in the Philippines. Filipino leaders push for immediate independence while Hurley faces criticism in the Senate. Osmens and Roxas announce plans for an Independence commission to Washington this fall.
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Cinding
Philippines
Patrick J. Hurley
United States
Air
Hurley
Senate
Sergio Osmens
France's Gold Vaults Guarded Beneath Paris Streets
A tour through the Bank of France vaults reveals a vast underground labyrinth of steel doors, concrete shafts, and constant guards. The 99 billion francs of bullion sit behind ingenious protections with water traps, electric trolleys, and hidden passages to deter thieves.
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Paris
Croesus
Bank of France
Bank of England
Erec
Bank of
France
Europe
Polles
West Virginia Town Names Unusual Babies in Report
New Cumberland health department data show 81 births with Mary and John rare. Only one Mary and two Johns, two Nicoles, four Bettys. parents favor Turla Kostantonis Damion Cosmo Eral Osman Lonnie Romeo. popular names include Bobbie Lee Betty Lou Polly Genetie Toyce Ann Helen Fay Dolores Jean.
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New Cumberland
W. Va
Bancock County
John
Mary
State Health Department
Nicholas
Betty
Turla
Kostantonis
Damion
Cosmo
Eral
Osman
Lonnie
Romeo
Forgotten Savings in Massachusetts Banks
Unclaimed deposits totaling 300000 lie idle in state savings banks in Massachusetts after remaining untouched for more than thirty years. The sum includes dormant accounts held in multiple banks across the state.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Heat Sparks Illustrious Strike as Fisherman Battles Buck
Arthur W. Rhodes paused from fishing to light his pipe when a large bass leaped into his boat. The incident occurred during a hot afternoon aboard the vessel, startling Rhodes and highlighting the hazards of summer river fishing.
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Franklin, S. H
Arthur W. Rhodes
Buss
Infants Paralysis Epidemic Spreads Across Northern States
Public health officials report an influenza like outbreak of infantile paralysis across the North and East. Death rates in New York City are about one third of 1916 levels. Through July seven months total cases reach 1 770 across 48 states and D C with New England and New York state heavily affected.
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Washington
New York City
New York
Hough
Cum
Minnesota
Ohio River
District of Columbia
Coast Grid Czar Butler Named Pacific Coast Overseer
Jonathan Butler chief assistant to Maj John LoGrifith, was chosen by the Pacific Coast Conference to supervise athletics across the region. Butler’s appointment follows his role with the coast league and places him in authority over conference athletic programs and standards.
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Jonathan Butler
Maj
John LoGrifith
Ble Ten
Pacific Coast Conference
Minister Now Captain in the Texas Rangers
In Houston a chaplain who joined the sheriffs convention was revealed as Dr. P B A of San Antonio a full minister with pastoring work in Virginia and a Presbyterian missionary to the Orient. He has served as a Texas ranger for four years earning the captaincy by February and carries a pearl and gold handled .45 ready for duty while preaching peace.
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Houston
Texas
San Antonio
Virginia
Orient
Texas Ranger
Doctor Hill
Hill
Bia
Josie Must Be Mixer, Her Zoo Bosses Rule
The article notes Josie must cooperate with elephant keepers at a zoological garden. Authorities require the African pigemy elephant to accompany the herd to the daily swim in the tanks at the elephant house, illustrating supervision by zoo bosses.
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Josie
Philadelphia
Josephine
Com Logical Gardens
America
Eephsot
Stage Coach Tales by E C Taylor recounts Henry Clay highway crash
Henry Clay known as the Idol of the West rides the National Road home to Kentucky when his coach strikes a limestone boulder near Uniontown Pennsylvania. The mishap injures driver Sam Sibley while Clay remains unhurt and quips about the mixed Clay limestone.
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Henry Clay
Jenry Clay
Con-Gresa
Clay
Pathon
Kentucky
Uniontown
Fa. Lo
Pennsylvania
Sam Sibley
McClelland House
Lindbergh
John Bunting
Jim Reynolds
Billy Armor
Red” Bunting
Troy
Comberland
Concord
United States
Western Newspaper Union
Mothers Darlings George and Ernest Wish Nightly
In London Tit-Bits a playful scene shows four year old George and five year old Ernest sharing a bedtime moment with their mother. Ernest asks why she loves him and, after a witty exchange about her face, George declares they have grown used to it.
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George
Ernest
Mummy
Mother
London
Army unit structure from squad to army
According to army regulations a squad has 2 corporals and 7 privates. Three squads form a section, two sections form a platoon, three platoons a company, four companies form a battalion, three battalions a regiment, two or more regiments a brigade, two or more brigades a division, two or more divisional corps, and two or more corps headed by a lieutenant general, an army.
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Sy Edward W. Pickard
American Legion Labor Conference
James G. Harberd
Radio Corporation of America
Legion
Hoover
Detroit
M. H. McDonough
Building Trades Department
American Federation of Oscerot
Federal Reserve
Mr. Hoover
White House
Herbert K. Hallett
R. BH. Truman
Lhaca
Howard A. Loeb
J. A. House
MacDonald
London Dilly Mall
Laborite Herald
Admiralty
North Sea
Doctor Wadsworth
Gon
Pershing
Rear Admiral Byrd
Resains
Julius Cul
Uns
League of Nations
Germany
Poland
M. Briand
Mexico
Panama
Venezuela
Persia
Geneva
Ec'y
Los Angeles
Hollywood
California
West Virginia
Century of Progress
Chicago
Czar
Texas Rangers
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