Labor Leaders Named in True Bills in Chicago Slaying Case
The grand jury voted true bills naming Mader Murphy and Shea among 140 labor leaders and gunmen held after raids on union offices in Chicago. Judges Scanlan and Davis refused habeas corpus for the detainees amid claims of terror and warlike conditions linked to the wave of labor bombings and killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mader, Murphy and Shea
Chicago
Terrance Lyons
George Ey . Gorman
Mr. Gorman
Fred Mader
Building ‘Trades Council
Big
Tim” Murphy
the Gas Workers’ Union
Cornelius
Con" Shea
Teamsters
Kickham Scanlan
Joseph Davis
Haymarket
Scanlan
Criminal Court
Davis
Supreme Court
Charles* Fitzmorris
Carpentier defeats Englishman in first round knockout
Georges Carpentier knocked out Ted Kid Lewis in the first round of a planned 20 round light heavy title bout in London. The stoppage came 2 minutes 15 seconds after the bell as Carpentier connected to Lewis’s jaw, drawing boos from some spectators.
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London
Georges Carpentier
Ted “Kid” Lewis
Carpentier
Lewis
Jack Dempsey
Francois Descamps
Janes
American loan to Belgrade seals $100 million deal
The Yugoslav government accepted terms from an American banking syndicate for a 100 million dollar loan at 8 percent interest issued at 80. The loan is guaranteed by a customs monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Inventory of Engraving and Printing Bureau Nears Completion
Washington reports a special committee under Secretary Melton has nearly completed an inventory of the Engraving and Printing Bureau stocks after a personnel shake-up ordered by President Harding. Officials say no serious irregularities will appear, though minor discrepancies in millions of dollars of supplies charged to the bureau are expected to be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Melton
Harding
Treasury
France Rejects Negotiations With Reds at Genoa
Premier Poincare reaffirmed to M Barthou that France would not enter any talks with the Russians. Paris rejected seating French experts with Soviet delegates and urged early closure of the conference. Brussels and other capitals might observe a coordinated windup if France leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Poincare
M. Barthou
Genoa
United States
France
Belgium
Poland
Denmark
Senate orders steel merger investigation
Washington reports a senate resolution to the justice department and the federal trade commission to probe a Bethlehem Steel Lackawanna Steel merger and a potential six-firm steel industry merger. The resolution asks for steps and proposed actions to protect public interests and whether Sherman or Clayton Act proceedings are advisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
New York
Lackawanna Steel Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Goff
Departments of Justice
Premier of Greece Quits Amid Resignation
Athens reports Demetrios Gounarēs has resigned the premiership. In Geneva the International Court of Justice opened to the world as the League of Nations allowed Russia Germany Turkey Hungary and Mexico to bring cases provided they agree to accept its decisions and not declare war.
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World
Justice Court
Geneva
Court of International Justice
Council of the League of Nations
Russia
Germany
Turkey
Hungary
Mexico
Harding Senate to Host Rail Leaders on Rate Policy Dinner
President Harding invites 15 top railroad executives to the White House May 20 to discuss freight rate policy. Officials expect a voluntary downward shift, pending interstate commerce commission constraints and wage-cost considerations in rail operations.
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Washington
Harding
White House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Labor Board
Commerce Commission
Commission
Los Angeles Officials Quit Klan After Brief Membership
Investigation reveals Sheriff William A. Traeger and Police Chief Louis D. Oaks quit the Ku Klux Klan shortly after joining amid the Inglewood raid records. Traeger and Oaks ordered subordinates who were Klan members to resign or leave their posts. The released papers include J. C. Burke of Santa Anna and 18 Los Angeles men, with unclear acceptance outcomes.
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Los Angeles
William A. Traeger
Louis D. Oaks
Los Angeles City
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux
Inglewood
Oaks
Traeger
Klan
J. C. Burke
Santa Anna
United States
California
Fire destroys Camden and Milam stables killing 31 horses
A fire of unknown origin engulfed the Camden and Milam stables in Lexington Kentucky killing 31 thoroughbreds owned by former Senator J S Camden and J O Milam. Many of the horses had been racing at the Lexington meeting and several two year olds were lost. Early loss estimates ranged from 300000 to 500000 dollars.
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Lexington
United States
J. S. Camden
J. O Milam
Camden
Milam
Des Moines News Plant Burned in Fire
A fire of unknown origin gutted the Des Moines News plant in Des Moines Iowa damaging the newspaper building and destroying the paper storage area. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night with limited details on casualties or cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines News
Des Moines
News
Owners Predict Crash New York Coal Strike
J. D. L. Morrow of the National Coal Association told the National Manufacturers convention that the bituminous strike will be smashed before July 1. He said nonunion mines already yield 4,000,000 tons weekly and are rising toward an 8,000,000 ton weekly target to meet national needs. He estimated current bituminous coal supply at 47,000,000 tons.
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New York
J. D. L. Morrow
National Coal Association
Mr. Morrow
Arms Parley Boards Are Given Recognition
Washington reports a conference agreement on the annual state and justice bill providing American delegates to two international commissions on Chinese tariff revision and Chinese federalism. Funds include 20 for the allied debt funding commission and a boost in the emergency fund to 400000. A compromise preserves the Alaska Canada boundary commission and outlines other adjustments to Pan American topics and maritime law.
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Washington
Senate
House
State
Justice Departments
Allied Debt Funding Commission
State Departments
Tlughes
inter-American ‘High Commission
Egypt
Santiago
Chile
Commission For Revision of
International Institute of Agriculture
British Claim Commission
Alaska- Canada Boundary Commission
Liberian Loan Bill 5 Passed by House
The House approved a United States loan of 5 million dollars to Liberia. The vote 148 to 139 with six present, defeating a recommitment motion 168 to 128. Chairman Fordney said the measure heads to the Senate and then the president for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Republic of
Liberia
House
Ways and Means Committee
Fordney
Senate
Carey Seeks Wyoming Governor Second Term
Cheyenne Wyoming Robert D Carey announces candidacy for a second term as governor. He is the first native Wyomingite to hold the office and is the son of former Senator Joseph M Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Robert D. Carey
Careyhurst
Wyoming
Joseph M. Carey
Peace Basis Failure Endangers Ireland Accord
The peace committee of the Dail Eireann failed to reach a basis for a settlement in Ireland after ongoing efforts to unite factions. The official announcement came on Thursday, signaling continued division and stalled talks.
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Dublin
Daileireann
Ireland
Egg Based Dishes and a Quote on Generosity
A 1922 Western Newspaper Union piece outlines egg based recipes including stuffed eggs Apple Balls and French omelet with detailed steps. It closes with a Boston Transcript quotation about female generosity versus male hesitation to act.
Potato Dishes and Tips From Simple Home Cooking
A compact guide on preparing potatoes highlighting uniform size for even cooking and includes several recipes: Potato Muffins using mashed potato, milk, flour and eggs. Potato Pudding with grated sweet potato, milk, sugar and spices. Potato Soup with mashed potatoes, onion, milk and fat. and Potato Cakes fried to a brown finish.
Leon Fraser Veterans Bureau executive officer with varied career
Leon Fraser, executive officer of the United States Veterans' Bureau in Washington, has a varied life from private to major in the army, wartime decorations, and a legal and business background. He rose through the ranks and now directs veterans welfare alongside Col. Forbes. His Legion post elected him vice commander.
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Leon Fraser
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Washington, D. C
Differential Steel Company
Lindsay
Veterans’ Bureau
Boston
North Grambille
N. Y
Columbia University
New York World
General Pershing
Col
Charles R. Forbes
Fraser
Wrater
Legion Post
Taylor the Good Bad Man and His Wartime Secrets
Joe Taylor was once an automobile bandit who went to jail but later reformed and became a lecturer. He used his anarchist knowledge for the government during the war, faced danger on street corners, and helped thwart planned explosions. His talks on crime and politics draw Legion interest nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Taylor
Taylor
Herve
Secret Service
Bey
Legion
New York
Free Emblem of Freedom Campaign Urges Eagle Release
Dr. William C. Hicks of Seattle urges releasing all American eagles currently in captivity. As Americanism director for the Washington American Legion, he allies with Legion posts the Audubon Society and patriotic groups to promote the cause. He argues the eagle belongs on mountain crags, not in captivity, and it should be unlawful to detain any native eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Hicks
Seattle
Wash
Hicks
Americanism
Washington Department of the American Legion
Legion Posts
Audubon Society
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Chica
William Reynolds
Panthea J Loe Dee
Winston- Salem
the ‘Daughters of the American Revolution
D. A
REDS
STEEL
Greece
Athens
Demetrios Gounaries
GALLS
M. Barthow
Carey
Western Newspaper ‘Union
Boston Transcript
American Legion News Service
Washington State
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