Plot to Force America Into Chinese Muddle Believed Move of Chen
Washington reports a suspected Chen backed plot to push US warships toward China to embroil the nation. Officials fear it could derail recent friendship policy. Chinese Foreign Minister Eugene Chen is suspected of seeking to label US imperialism in China and strike at American capitalism. Diplomats warn a clash could threaten protection for Americans and escalation. The United States may issue a formal policy statement addressing Chinese affairs.
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America
Chen
United States
China
Crlestsal Berrios
Washington
Hantow
Eeefy
Eugene Chen
Patrese Montatent
Colecgional
Etiopd
Hationain
Creavon
Mate
Amg
Seakow
Yangtse
Chan
Tile
Hanken
Eadquartare
Chet’ Debba
Stats Department
Mae
Will Rogers on Prohibition and Christ Story
Rogers reports from New York dated April 24 citing Clarence E. and Wayne Wheeler on prohibition with Darrow and the country split between wet and dry. The piece includes a mayoral tie in and ends with a streak of religious reflection and a note about a motion picture subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clarence Eee
Wayne B. Wheeler
Darrow
Wheeler
Christ
Tie City
Best book read this year cited by city officials
A survey asks officials and journalists for favorite recent reads. Mayor Wertz praises The Eternal Triangle by W. E. RB. Byrne, while Joe Shunk cites Poor but Proud by Horatio Alger. other figures mention Dry by Stayton, The Bob Sister, and Spalding's guide among various titles and period publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wertz
Charleston
W. E. RB. Byrne
Joe Shunk
Horatio Alfer
Ah) Cohen
Stayton
Ar P. Hi
Pubic Ae
Chesapeake Potomas Telephone Company
Seerbone
HA Pruett
Bob Sister
Clifford Webble
Boos Elo
Taylor W
Chick) Farrell
Spalding
Official Baseball Guide
Underhill
Virginia Automobilia Club
F. Underhill
Leo Peters
Cite Bterrect
Britain pushes for smaller warships at Geneva talks
London reports from April 24 say Britain plans to curb capital ships from 35 000 to 20 000 tons and cruisers from 19 000 to 6 000 tons at the three power naval disarmament conference. Proposals seek limits on destroyers and submarines around 1 000 tons, renew Washington treaty, and address merchant ships as armed carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Service
London
Great Britain
Coolidge
Geneva
Una
Admiralty
Set
Ghipa
Britain
Coast Guards Help to Rum Smugglers Revealed in Testimony
In a New York City club interview, a former Coast Guard member recounts patrols that aided rum runners during Prohibition. He describes Coast Guard crews from boat 126 assisting schooners Vincent A. White and Arcolo, including intoxicated captains and attempts to land liquor at Greenport. The tale implicates officials amid ongoing scrutiny of Guard conduct.
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Coast Guard
Guardian Angel
IMRIZ
Tates
William KR
Hughes
New London
Conn
Vincent A. White
Waite Stout
Montauk Point
Captain Brown
Cook
Elms
Brown
Tony Melilla
Greenport
L. I
Melilla
Grizt
Tony
Arcolo
Fred
Assmuss
Mike
Assmus
Mike Dolverty
Doherty
Simms
Cyrus McCormick Marries Alice Molt in Chicago Ceremony
Cyrus H McCormick prominent for International Harvester marries Miss Alice Molt in a quiet Easter Friday ceremony at a Brookline Mass kin. Attendees limited to immediate family as McCormick departs for Europe with planned joint travel for later with family members.
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Chicago
Cyrus H. McCormick
chaJman
International Harvester Company
Alicn M. Molt
Dublin
N. H
Mccormick
Moit
Erie Weld
Brookline
Mass
Arty de, McCormick
Europe
Cyra McCormick, Jr
Gordon McCormick
Paris
Dride
Eliabeth Sterret
Jeremiah P. Holt
Afon Cormick
Cyma Hull SleLormuck
Nif
International Marvester Company
Chairaian
Bonard
Wheeler Seeks Permanent Prohibition Appointment Tactics
An open letter from Captain Stayton of the Association against the Prohibition Amendment accuses Ray A. Haynes of bid for a permanent enforcement appointment and alleges Wheeler pressured Secretary Mellon and the Civil Service Commission. The complaint cites correspondence urging flood of letters to secure Haynes permanent status, with copies sent to President Coolidge and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellone
William HF
Association
Wayne B. Wheeler
Ant-Saloon League
Breyton
Wheeler Hing
Melton
Ray A. Haynes Ay
Bibmen
Aiso
Civil Service Commission
Bone Grys
Stayton
Wheeler
President Coolidge
Lincoln C. Andrews
Internal Revenue
Bighr
Haynes
State
Superitendenta
Mellon
Coolidge
Heyes
State Au
Haymos
Tuning Plans for Ocean Hop
New York reports preparations for the ocean crossing by air with four planes readied for the May attempt. The Wright Bellanca monoplane, paired with pilots Chamberlain or Acosta, may launch first toward Paris, aiming for a 33 hour crossing barring headwinds. Others include the American Legion aircraft with Lieutenant-Commander Noel Davies and Santa Wooster, and Byrd may join the mission despite recent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantis Ocean
Toplier Coltintus
Parla
Atlantic
America
France
Paris
Lloyd Wilson Bertaud
Mel Ttyer
Clarence C. Chamberlain
Bert Acosta
Bellanco
Curtis Pield
Long Island
American Legion
Longley Field
Virginia
Tey
Paria Ia
Noel Davie
U.S. M
Stanta Wooster
Richaard
Byrd
Paterboro
Wakbrouck Heights
Ruth Meant What Happened On Edge Of Pint
Ongoing farm tale recalls Ruth falling onto an animal and bucket, causing bruises and damage but no broken bones. Tony Martin allegedly won a contest with a local eater in an odd reported event from Olcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Heffer
Kelf
Tony Martin
Jist
Plane lands after gear failure during transatlantic flight attempt
Bele Lancs monoplane carrying Clarence Chamberlain and two girls Aloise Levine and Grace Jonas limped toward Mitchel Field after its landing gear sheared off. Seven escort planes warned others, and Chamberlain braced passengers and crew to minimize harm as the craft touched down with minor damage and no injuries.
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Mineola
Curtiss Fioid
Girte
Mitchel Mote
Clarence D. Chamberlain
Bert Acasta
Paris
Aloise Levine
Grace Jonas
Alolee
Dgugtites
Stook‘yn Chamber of Commerce
Bellanca
Levine
Columbia
Alpine Levine
Chamberlain
Nim
John Caria
Chamberlin
Roosevelt Pield
W. HM. MackMullen
Mitchel Field
Snyder Gray murder trial to start in Queens court
A high profile count trial of Mrs Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray for the murder of her husband opens in Queens County Court after a weeklong jury pool selection from 300 talesmen. District Attorney Richard S. Combe plans to present evidence to convict, including an alleged confession later challenged as coerced, while defense counsel Edgar B. Heintz seeks to exclude it. Detectors guard jurors as proceedings begin with state witnesses outlining the corpus delicti and the alleged domination of the husband by a strong willed wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ruth Snyder
Henry Juddamy
Queens County Court
Richard S. Neo Combe
Mra. Baydor
Albert Snyder
Art
Queens Stege
Twenty eight More Die as Flood Continues to Sweep
Floods across the Mississippi Lowlands claim dozens of lives and devastate millions of acres in Mississippi and Arkansas. Officials warn of rising waters, marooned communities, and food shortages as levees fail and more towns face inundation while rescue boats and evacuation efforts intensify.
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Mississippi
Arkansas
Mississippi Delta
Winterville
Greenville
Miss
Attesisaippi
Taassven
Ivan
Missalasippi
Mars
Crane
Red River
Hay Biven
Helena
Arc
Vicksbar
Louisiana
Concordia
Arknans River
New Orleans
Baton Range
Road Pact Nears Passage In State Legislature Today
A compromise road bill reported to lawmakers after a morning breakfast with Governor Gore. it provisions for 15.0 million highway bonds, 2.0 million for through roads, county allocations under 60 20 rule, plus 1.6 million federal funds bringing 414.5 million available. Conference committee to finish details. budget bill also slated. session extension possible.
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Robert G. Murpey
House of Delegates
Senate
Howard BM. Gore
Ion
Thly
Road Commission
Senatar Cecil B. Highland
Uch
House
Bath Houses
Churches Pray to Get Relief After Levee Break
In Orleans Parish a levee breach at Junior plantation 43 miles below New Orleans sent water into about 2,490 residents. Rescue by small boats followed the break caused by a steamship collision. Churches and ministers held prayers for relief as the Mississippi River fluctuated along regional readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Junior Plantation
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Fonda
Louis
Calta
Memphis
Tenn
Vicksburg
Landing
Miss
Antia
R Guage
Lewis Seeks Church Backing In Wage Battle
Indianapolis April 24 United Mine Workers head John L. Lewis asks the federal council of churches to back the Miami resolution urging a two year contract and wage policy to stabilize the coal industry. The letter cites a bulletin on the wage controversy and urges the churches to adopt a policy aligning with the council’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council
Miami
Indianapolis
Federal Coures of Churches of Christ In America
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Wea
Lewis
Council
New York
Ming
Federal Council of Churches
Federal Council of Churchea
Dulletin
United Ming
Rutile
Flood Strikes Monticello Area as River Rises
Rescuers report levees breached and towns like Monticell. White River floods Augusta and Greenville area. Dozens drowned or missing. hundreds flee to higher ground. Red Cross aids evacuation while barges and boats transport refugees toward safer towns along the Mississippi basin.
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Opraes
Univérand Service
Frring
Chang Tyo Lin
Manchuria
Bath
Minabee
Ag Utte
Rogers
Bucgamaster
Will Rogers
Sandy
Guardian
Angel
Norman Klein
Foytles
Eddie
United States Coast Guard
Cyrus M’cormick
Beng Tushed
Allious
College Point
J. 4. Klein
Fxdm
Olcott
Contlaiea
Mechanix
Snyder-Gray
Ee Eee MacDonald
J. Ransay MacDonald
Great Brtain
Jefferson Hospital
MacDonald
Teachel
Amer * Lea
New Fere
Seasion
Sether Rige
Awollén
Salvad Dere
Eld Beraks
Arkansas River
Awas
Maccduvir
Monticell
White River
Augusta
Mafory
G. Allert
Engineer Corpe
Etathanell
Omeley
Yanco
Leland
Arcole
Ancasing
Red ‘Cross
Creenville
Barrett
Fas Ficara
Vile. Willis
Robert Quillen
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