League plans to suppress piracy and sea rights debates
Stockholm June 22 The League of Nations codification committee has chosen ten topics for study including piracy suppression and naval exploitation of sea riches. The panel, chaired by Hammarskjöld and with George W. Wickersham on membership, will examine neutral rights, territorial waters, diplomats’ immunities, and state responsibility, among others, before seeking international agreement.
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Stockholm
League of Nations Committee
Hjalmar Hammarskjold
George W. Wickersham
New York
League
Baron Marka von Wurtemberg
Hammarskield
Raporta ‘Tha
Council of the Jemgus
Unusual Trial Opens as State Prosecutes Shepherd
Opening remarks by George Gorman labeled the case the most unusual in Illinois history. He described Billy McClintock’s death and Shepherd’s alleged role with treachery and calculated planning, urging the jury to impose the death penalty if guilt is proven. The defense team and witnesses prepared for a lengthy jury process amid courtroom tensions.
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Billy
Gorman Owens
George E. Gorman
Dreta Ant
Gorman
Stewart
W. W. O'Brien
Crowe
John Sharbaro
Joseph Savage
Appletant
Shepherd
Sot
Illimoia
Mr. Gorman
Mra
Saepherd
Billy McClintock
Ebia
Attah
Alste
McClintock
Akon
Wil Brepest
Walice
Shepnard
Hua
Atttte
Attur
Bey
Omice
Dawes Calls Senate Rules Reform to End Obstruction
Vice President Dawes addresses Manchester chamber urging reform of Senate rules to curb minority filibuster power. He cites secret barters and long delays in major bills, referencing Underwood and historic congresses, and argues for timely debates to safeguard public interest.
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Manchester
N. H
Dawes
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Senate
Sénate
Tully
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Representatives
America
Aupe Pilanis
Retate
Legiaine Ton
Tony
Altbustering
Federal Trades Commission
Congress
Carnivorous Fish Of River Of Doubt On Film
An educational Rio de Janeiro screening depicts Mato Grosso’s wild life including jaguar, boa, and river fish. The film shows Bororo women in simple dress, jaguar hide wedding proofs, and Olranhas fish known for flesh eating. Feather trade and gold washing scenes are noted amid cattle plains in Mato Grosso.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Matto Grosso
Federal Indian Ecurvice
Grent
Central
Brazi
Ife
Thedore Rooonvelt
River of Doubt
Matto Grossa
Bowen Blasts City Expenses at Federation Meeting
At the Lincoln school building the State Federation of Taxpayers adopted resolutions urging relief from extravagant city government. Judge M J Simms presided as George Gillapie and Samuel Bowen spoke. Bowen criticized Aguero filings and compared Charleston’s 1924 city costs to 1922, noting 1924 expenses running over a million dollars.
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Lincoln School
State Federation of Taxpayers, Inc
George ¥. Gillapie
Federation
M. J. Simms
Simma
Samuel %. Bowen
Bowen
Department of Commeres
Charleston City
Big Shakeup in City Administration Salaries
A ruling on salary questioned by administrator Gelters McArt is sought as plans propose annual salaries around 10 090 dollars for administrators. A centralized city would serve as headquarters for administrators across 23 districts in the United States with designated regional hubs in Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore Louisville Columbus and more, covering Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Virginia Delaware Kentucky and Tennessee.
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Paneabja
Gelters] McArt
United States
Pittsburgh
Pennaylvania
Phlladelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Hallimore
Maryland
District O Columbia
Virginia
Delaware
Loulaville
Kentucky
Tennes
Colunmbus
Johnson Wins Sever sation in Harmount Case
Harmount testified he paid 4000 for one 5000 note and 2000 each for three 6009 notes, with a 4460 note traded for a 5000 Johnson note. inspector noted the Viquesner company claimed ownership of timber and mineral rights in Greenbrier and Pocahontas, with about 17000 acres mortgaged and timber gone. land valued around 47080 but encumbered by 106000 in mortgages, a prior sale once yielded 25000 in gold, and Harmount had rent arrangements with the company on the land.
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Sever
Timmens Harmount
Ihoroarhed
Harmount
Viquesner Company
Weo
J. A. Viquenney
Johnson
Ommonal
Hermount
Bir
Bond
Mroit
Jarea Oreage of Timber and Mineral E Juande In Greenbrier and Pocahontan
Library Still Prompts Annex Debate in Oregon
The board debates annex purchase funding and Governor Gore’s influence as the proposed new military building budgeted at 300,009 dollars could be trimmed to fit the 255,104 dollars available. Mrs. Rummel argues against the annex plan noting the fiscal constraints and women’s suffrage backdrop.
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Cas Gilbert
Crary
Oregon
Doi
Wolren
Brown Academy Class Of One Marked By Ceremony At Kingston
A lone student, described as class valedictorian, led the Brown Academy graduation at Fast Kingston. The event featured prize essays, dancing, pageant, and music, while discussions over library site and annex options continued among officials and citizens. The board debated location, a proposed annex sale price, and vacancy appointments as a committee investigated site offers and legality.
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Daeper Chamberlain
Brown Academy
Fast Kingston
Lila
Clana of Ona
Cambridge and Oxford Enter Intervarsity Track Challenge Abroad
The Cambridge and Oxford team travels to America for an intervarsity track meet featuring Aguinat Harvard Yale Princeton and Omalt from July 11 to 23. The squad lists entries for 100 yards 220 yards 440 yards 680 yards two miles 120 yards hurdles 320 yards hurdles high jump long jump hammer weight throw and pole vault with numerous named competitors and reserves.
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London
Cambridge
Oxford
Aguinat
Harvard
Yale
Trinceton
Omalt
E. Morgan
Fooka
Lord Burghley
Vlynn
Lord Burgh
A. M. Clerkley
Tt van Geysel
AM. Attchell
W. Mackintosh
IS. Bagnall-Oakeley
Students Compete in Judging of Dairies at Exposition
In Indianapolis a dairy judging contest offers prizes including a 499 value hat and awards for judging accuracy. Organized by the Holstein-Ferronian group and the American Jersey Cattle Club, the event rewards top individuals and teams for dairy judging and market judging across multiple classes at the Nationet Dairy Exposition in October.
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Nationet
Geteober
American Jersey Cattle Club
Indianapolis
Coolidge Train Arrival and Loyal Order Dictator Elected
The piece notes Mr and Mrs Coolidge traveling by Pullman car to Salem Mugs four miles from Swamp acoté with a motor journey to follow. It reports J Albert Cadsedy of Baltimore named supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Maine at the organization’s International convention in Schelon.
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Pues
Cassedy
Mous
Baltimore
J. Albert Cadsedy
Wan
Britain Finds New U.S. Envoy Is Different
Great Britain studies the new American ambassador Alanson B. Houghton and finds him a different kind of diplomat. He speaks frankly, stresses facts over myths, and is labeled a businessman. British observers see potential for a long posting but doubt he will become a full statesman.
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David M. Church
Great Britain
Alanson B. Houghton
Houghton
Hostomses
Hestesses
Thasa
Unlis
Britain
Boat Celebrates 124th Birthday of Bea Ketch
Southampton June 22 The Ste Ie ketch Bee built 124 years ago and in service between Southampton and Newport on the Isle of Wight completed her 23 000th crossing of the Solent. The vessel dates to 1861 and remains among the few ships from which Nelson is believed to have fought. For 48 years a single captain commanded her. she has served Isle of Wight routes most of her life and is expected to continue. The Bee has carried over 509 000 tons of cargo and sailed about 500 060 miles between shore and island, with three younger sister ships sharing the same route for around five decades.
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Southampton
Newport
Isle of Wight
Solent
Bea Bean
Nelson
Sound
Abe
Bes
Isle of Wieht
Clew
Shiva
Tha Bes
Palmer to Sell All Fleet Ships
Washington June 23 authority to negotiate all sales of ships was delegated to President Palmer of the fleet corporation by the ship ing board after a daylong meeting. The action follows a suggestion by President Coolidge and a letter from Chairman O Connell. The arrangement aims to boost efficiency and invite American business entrants to the ship market.
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Fleet Corporation
Washington
Seles
Shipa
Palmer
Shiping Board
Coolidge
Man O'Conner
Bank robber linked to officer death case in Connecticut
Tina Dutch Anderson Avenue Ife Jangpal Gerald Chapman associate identified in Toledo as the man who held up Union Savings Bank last week, escaping with 3390 dollars. Teller Claire Langmaid positively picked his photo from a Rogue's gallery at Central Bellies station. Anderson, an escaped inmate from Atlanta Penitentiary two years ago, faces murder charges in Connecticut.
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Toledo
Tina
Anderson
Ife Jangpal
Gerald Chapman
Connecticut
Union Savings Bank
Claire Langmaid
Whass Cage
Central Bellies Station
Atlanta
Lumber Men War on Industrial Waste
Washington June 24 General use of short length lumber nine feet would save material now wasted to build 306000 eight room dwellings annually says Arthur T Upson lumber technologist National Lumber Manufacturers Association The association aims to curb waste and boost demand for short lumber noting it could conserve forest resources equivalent to giving 20000 mills a year off and saving about 38000000000 feet of lumber across 239000 acres of land.
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Washington
Arthur T. Upson
Herbert Hoover
Association
United States Forest Products Lab
Ratory
Madison
Wis
Department of Femimerce
Upsen
Imber Mills
United States
Jazz Education Sparks Debate Over Girls Sexuality
A chaotic clipping reports accusations that jazz teaches girls jungle love and implies moral decay. It cites unclear quotes about danger to youth and cites a manufacturer in a dispute over cultural permission.
Curfew Quiet s Loud Speakers in Elyria
Elyria residents push for quiet as local authorities set a curfew at 11 p m limiting loud speaker use by radio fans. The ban follows complaints from a neighbor who kept a loud speaker active late, prompting action to curb disturbances.
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Elyria
Palsca Hera
Hig
Eta‘lon
Wireless May Link England And Australia
London reports wireless telephony between England and Australia expected by year end. Authorities hope a call to a city about 11,000 miles away will be completed within twenty minutes. Also noted is a bed on electric rails that moves from indoors to an open porch and back, perfected by a New York inventor.
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London
England
Australia
Pnatcitieet
New York
Fulton Market’s Global Fish Trade Through Fulton Market
New York reports describe Fulton Market supplying vast seafood from across the Atlantic to the Pacific, highlighting its history from Beekman Street to the South Mansions site. The market handles hundreds of millions of pounds annually, with origins from Great Lakes to the Gulf and Bering Sea, supplying distant ports and local kitchens alike.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
New Territe
Fulton
Brooklyn
Bridge
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
Bering Sea
Heag River
Gefaulta
Oyatermen
Enek
Beekman
Pas
Puleton
Man
Ark
Cape May
Nova Scotia
Banke
Fulton Mark Stack
Slayer of Son Is Given Life In Prison in Pittsburgh
Albert J. Tilles, a Pittsburgh man, was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Western Penitentiary after being convicted of murdering a 17-year-old named Albert. The jury recommended life, and the defendant declined to speak in court about any reasons to oppose the sentence.
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Pittsburgh
Albert J. Tilles
Albert
Western
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